Hayao Miyazakis Animation World

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Directions: Practice saying the words with your
tutor.

0-1 famous \fems\

0-2 acknowledgement \knldmnt\
0-3 realistic \rilstk \
0-4 studio \studio \
0-5 include \nklud \
Audio Pronunciation Guide

The woman is drawing animals.

EXERCISE 1: Unlocking Word Meanings

Directions: Read and learn new words and expressions with your tutor.

1-1 director [noun] someone who guides actors/actresses

on what to do
[Example:] I know a lot of film directors.

1-2 animated films [noun] movies created from drawings

[Example:] Most kids love animated films.

1-3 talent [noun] a persons natural or special ability

[Example:] The art studio is looking for people with creative talent.

1-4 technique [noun] a specific way to do something

[Example:] The artist does not want to use new drawing techniques.

1-5 studio [noun] a place where a film is created

[Example:] All the actors met in the film studio.

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EXERCISE 2: Article
Directions: Read the article per paragraph.
After each paragraph there is a statement, identify if this is TRUE/FALSE.

Hayao Miyazakis Animation World

Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most famous animators in Japan. The director has already created over
15 animated films. He is best known for his films Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. Because of his
talent, he has received several international awards including an Oscar and other important
acknowledgements.
2-1 TRUE/FALSE: Hayao Miyazaki has already received an Oscar award.
/

Miyazaki became popular because of his films unique qualities. First, all his animated films are handdrawn. Most animated films nowadays are done using the computer. Second, his films use fantasy themes, but
also present realistic life issues. These issues include natural disasters and issues about gender or the
environment.
2-2 TRUE/FALSE: Miyazakis films often talk about real-life issues and are fantasy-themed.
/

In 1985, Miyazaki founded Studio Ghibli. This studio is where most of Miyazakis films were made.
Animators in this studio use traditional drawing techniques more than computers. Today, Ghibli is one of the
very few studios that use hand drawing techniques.
2-3 TRUE/FALSE: The article states that there are still many studios that create hand-drawn animations today.
/

EXERCISE 3: What is the correct word?

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct word or expression.

his

drawing

have

famous

today

3-1 He got this copy of the movie from a friend of _____.

3-2 Do you _____ a DVD of the movie My Neighbor Totoro?

DVD

3-3 That movie is the directors most _____ work!

3-4 Studio Ghiblis new animated film was released _____.

3-5 _____ anime is my passion.

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CHALLENGE ROUND
EXERCISE 4: Do you AGREE or DISAGREE?
Directions: Read the statements below.
Decide if you AGREE or DISAGREE and tell your tutor WHY.

4-1 Getting an international award is important for directors.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-2 Including sensitive issues in a film is appropriate.

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

4-3 Hand-drawn animation is better than computer animation.

CG

You can say

I agree because
I disagree because

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