Ayase Haruka Talks About Improvised Kick at Kimura Takuya on TV Show
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Japanese actress Ayase Haruka will appear on the TV program 'Hatsumimigaku' tonight. She will share several personal stories.
One story is about an improvised moment with actor Kimura Takuya. Ayase reportedly gave him a kick during a scene because she felt there was 'no other way' to react. She is expected to explain the full story behind this moment on the show.
The program will also show a more personal side of Ayase. A friend from her hometown of Hiroshima will appear. This friend will share photos from Ayase's school days, along with stories from that time.
In addition, a singer who has been Ayase's close friend for twenty years will talk about her. According to this friend, Ayase once rode home on a LUUP electric scooter, moving quickly through the streets.
The episode promises a mix of entertainment stories and a look at Ayase's life before she became a national star in Japan.
Vocabulary11 words
- improvised
- done without planning, in the moment
- kick
- to hit something with your foot
- hometown
- the place where someone grew up
- LUUP
- a brand of small electric scooter for rent in Japan
- national
- known across the whole country
- reportedly
- according to what people say happened
- scene
- a part of a movie or show being filmed
- entertainment
- shows, movies, and media made to amuse people
- episode
- one part of a TV show
- close friend
- someone you know very well and trust
- personal
- about someone's private life
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Answer key
1. She improvised a kick during a scene 2. Her hometown friend from Hiroshima 3. True
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Japanese actress Ayase Haruka will appear on the TV program '_____' tonight.
One story is about an _____ moment with actor Kimura Takuya.
Ayase reportedly gave him a _____ during a scene because she felt there was 'no other way' to react.
A friend from her _____ of Hiroshima will appear on the show.
This friend will share _____ from Ayase's school days.
A singer who has been Ayase's close friend for twenty _____ will also talk about her.
Ayase once rode home on a _____ electric scooter.
The episode promises a mix of entertainment stories and a look at Ayase's life before she became a national _____ in Japan.
Discussion questions
- Do you think improvised moments make TV shows more interesting? Why or why not?
- Have you ever reacted to something without planning it, like Ayase did?
- Why do you think fans enjoy learning about celebrities' childhoods?
- What are some popular forms of personal transportation in your country?
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