Masumi Kuwata to Appear on Radio Show, Talk About His Son
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Former baseball star Masumi Kuwata will appear on a Japanese radio program on August 30.
Kuwata is well known for playing for the Yomiuri Giants, a top baseball team in Japan.
The radio program is called "Ikushima Hiroshi's Sunday 9 O'Clock."
It is hosted by Hiroshi Ikushima and airs on Bunka Broadcasting, a Japanese radio station.
During the show, Kuwata plans to discuss "practice to win against yourself."
This idea is about improving your own mind and skills through training.
Kuwata will also speak about his feelings toward his second son, Matt.
The details of what he will say about Matt have not been fully revealed yet.
Kuwata is a respected figure in Japanese baseball with many years of experience.
His appearances on media programs often draw attention from sports fans.
The show's broadcast is expected to interest both baseball fans and general listeners.
Many people are curious to hear his personal thoughts about family and training.
This kind of program often gives audiences a closer look at famous athletes.
It allows them to share more personal stories beyond their sports careers.
Vocabulary10 words
- radio program
- a show that airs on radio
- win against yourself
- to improve by challenging your own limits
- broadcast
- to send out on radio or TV
- figure
- an important or well-known person
- appearance
- when someone shows up publicly, like on a show
- athlete
- a person who plays sports
- audience
- the people watching or listening
- career
- the work someone does over many years
- reveal
- to tell something not known before
- respected
- liked and admired by many people
Quiz
Answer key
1. Playing baseball for the Yomiuri Giants 2. Practice to win against yourself 3. False
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Former baseball star Masumi Kuwata will appear on a Japanese _____ program on August 30.
Kuwata is well known for playing for the Yomiuri _____, a top baseball team in Japan.
The radio program is called "Ikushima Hiroshi's _____ 9 O'Clock."
It is hosted by Hiroshi Ikushima and airs on Bunka _____, a Japanese radio station.
During the show, Kuwata plans to discuss "practice to win against _____."
This idea is about improving your own mind and skills through _____.
Kuwata will also speak about his _____ toward his second son, Matt.
The details of what he will say about Matt have not been fully _____ yet.
Kuwata is a respected _____ in Japanese baseball with many years of experience.
His _____ on media programs often draw attention from sports fans.