Japanese Music Show 'Mステ' Celebrates 40th Anniversary Tonight
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A famous Japanese TV show is called Music Station. People also call it 'Mステ'.
The show is 40 years old this year. Tonight, there is a special episode for this big day.
Eleven artists or groups will sing on the show tonight. They will perform different songs.
Music Station is a popular program in Japan. Many singers go on the show every week.
The special episode is a way to celebrate 40 years of the show. Fans are excited to watch.
Vocabulary7 words
- episode
- one show in a series on TV
- program
- a show on TV
- celebrate
- to do something special for a happy day
- anniversary
- the same date as an important event, one year or more later
- artist
- a singer or musician
- perform
- to sing or play music for people
- special
- not usual; very important
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Answer key
1. Music Station 2. Eleven 3. True
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A famous Japanese TV show is called _____. People also call it 'Mステ'.
The show is _____ years old this year. Tonight, there is a special _____ for this big day.
_____ artists or groups will sing on the show tonight. They will perform different _____.
Music Station is a popular _____ in Japan. Many singers go on the show every week.
The special episode is a way to _____ 40 years of the show. Fans are excited to watch.
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