San Diego’s most popular event

2024.04.24
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Chris
United States of America (アメリカ合衆国)

I’m from America and am interested in learning about Asian culture. I like going on long train journeys in different countries and collecting watches.

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San Diego’s most popular event

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Comic Con is an event that San Diego holds every year in July. It has many things you can enjoy. You can meet famous celebrities there or go shopping for new comic books and other pop culture goods. So make sure to bring a lot of money!
One of the most popular events at Comic Con is the costume contest which is called The Masquerade. People dress in many kinds of costumes and can win prizes in many different categories such as Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Young Fan.
Cosplay in America is less serious than it is in Japan. People like to wear all kinds of silly outfits, and it is often for both kids and adults. In Japan, cosplay is a more serious hobby and people sometimes treat it as art. Cosplay culture in both America and Japan is interesting. You should try cosplay when you have a chance.

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Key Points

Repeat each word(s) and example sentence(s) after your teacher/tutor.

Key Phrases 重要表現

A that B…

Bが…のA

The annual marathon in this city is an event that runners from all over Japan want to participate in.

make sure to …

必ず…するようにする

Please make sure to turn off the light before you leave home.

such as…

例えば…など

He has visited many European countries, such as France, Germany, and Italy.

Key Vocabulary 重要単語・熟語

hold

hóʊld

開催する

動詞

to organize an event

We will hold a meeting next week.

prize

prάɪz

名詞

something valuable that is given to someone who wins a competition

We won the gold prize in that contest.

outfit

άʊtfìt

衣装

名詞

a set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity

That outfit really suits you.

treat

tríːt

扱う

動詞

to deal with something in a particular way

She treats me like one of the family.

Others その他

masquerade

m`æskəréɪd

仮装、仮装パーティ

名詞

a party or dance where people wear masks or other disguises

I took part in a masquerade.

costume

kάst(j)uːm

衣装

名詞

the set of clothes typical of a particular country or period of history

On Halloween, each person enjoys dressing up in their favorite costume.

silly

síli

おかしな、ふざけた、くだらない

形容詞

stupid / not important, serious, or practical

Let's take silly face pictures!

Practice

Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.

Kinkakuji Temple is an old golden temple (___) many people visit every year.

ヒント:A that B…

回答を見る

Kinkakuji Temple is an old golden temple (that) many people visit every year.

Please (___)(___)(___) turn off your cell phone inside the theater.

ヒント:make sure to…

回答を見る

Please (make) (sure) (to) turn off your cell phone inside the theater.

He has read many books (___) (___) Harry Potter, The Little Prince, and I Am a Cat.

ヒント:such as…

回答を見る

He has read many books (such) (as) Harry Potter, The Little Prince, and I Am a Cat.

Article

Read the article aloud on your own or repeat each paragraph after your teacher/tutor.

San Diego’s most popular event

<Let's learn!>
・A that B…
・make sure to…
・such as…
=====================================

Comic Con is an event that San Diego holds every year in July. It has many things you can enjoy. You can meet famous celebrities there or go shopping for new comic books and other pop culture goods. So make sure to bring a lot of money!
One of the most popular events at Comic Con is the costume contest which is called The Masquerade. People dress in many kinds of costumes and can win prizes in many different categories such as Best Individual Costume, Best Group Costume, and Best Young Fan.
Cosplay in America is less serious than it is in Japan. People like to wear all kinds of silly outfits, and it is often for both kids and adults. In Japan, cosplay is a more serious hobby and people sometimes treat it as art. Cosplay culture in both America and Japan is interesting. You should try cosplay when you have a chance.

Questions

Answer the questions based on the article.

When does San Diego hold Comic Con?

ヒント:San Diego holds it in ____.

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San Diego holds it in July.

What can you do at Comic Con?

ヒント:You can ~

回答を見る

You can meet celebrities and buy new comic books and other pop culture goods.

What is the costume contest at Comic Con called?

ヒント:It is called __________.

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It is called The Masquerade.

Discussion

Let’s have a discussion about the theme with your teacher/tutor or classmates.

With your classmates クラスメートとのディスカッション

Do you want to attend Comic Con, and why?

Do you have any favorite festivals/events?

If yes → Why do you like the festival/event?
      どうしてそのお祭り/イベントが好きですか?
If no → Where do you like to go on weekends?
     週末はどこに出かけるのが好きですか?

Which school events do you like the most?
Why do you think so?

With your classmates クラスメートとのディスカッション

What's your favorite Comic/Anime, and why?