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World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson3: The Young Crab and His Mother

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　sideways	/SAHYD-weyz/
	-toward or from one side
	The price trend has been moving sideways these days.
2.　turn out	/TURN-out/
	-to point outward
	The ballerina started dancing with her feet turned out.
3.　trip	/trip/
	-to stumble
	The kid tripped over a large rock.
4.　obediently	/oh-BEE-dee-uhnt-lee/
	-in a way that does, or shows that you are willing to do, what you have been told to do by someone in authority
	His assistant nodded obediently.
5.　unless	/UHN-les/
	-except under the circumstances that
	They will attend the party, unless something urgent comes up.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

THE YOUNG CRAB AND HIS MOTHER

“Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?” said a Mother Crab to her son. “You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out.”

“Show me how to walk, mother dear”, answered the little Crab obediently. “I want to learn.”

So the old Crab tried and tried to walk straight forward. But she could walk sideways only, like her son. And when she wanted to turn her toes out she tripped and fell on her nose.

Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a good example.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	What did the Mother Crab ask the Young Crab?
2.	How did the Young Crab respond?
3.	Was the Mother Crab able to walk straight forward?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	Why do you think the Mother Crab asked such question to the Young Crab?
2.	What can you say about the response of the Young Crab?
3.	Do you think the Crabs would be able to walk straight forward?
4.	The fable’s lesson is “Do not tell others how to act unless you can set a good example.” Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
5.	Who is your role model?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An eBook from The Project Gutenberg.
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World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson2: The Tortoise and the Ducks

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　nimbly	/NIM-blee/
	-in a way that is quick and exact either in movement or thoughts
	The tailor’s fingers worked nimbly as he sewed.
2.　eager	/EE-ger/
	-keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing
	The children are so eager to visit their grandparents.
3.　discontent	/dis-kuhn-TENT/
	-not content; dissatisfied;
	The contestant was full of discontent after failing to complete the task.
4.　drag	/drahg/
	-to move something by pulling it along a surface, usually the ground
	The child dragged the pillow down to the floor.
5.　firmly	/FURM-lee/
	-securely fixed in place
	The statue is standing firmly on the ground.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

THE TORTOISE AND THE DUCKS

The Tortoise, you know, carries his house on his back. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot leave home. They say that Jupiter punished him so, because he was such a lazy stay-at-home that he would not go to Jupiter’s wedding, even when especially invited.

After many years, Tortoise began to wish he had gone to that wedding. When he saw how gaily the birds flew about and how the Hare and the Chipmunk and all the other animals ran nimbly by, always eager to see everything there was to be seen, the Tortoise felt very sad and discontented. He wanted to see the world too, and there he was with a house on his back and little short legs that could hardly drag him along.
One day he met a pair of Ducks and told them all his trouble.

“We can help you to see the world”, said the Ducks. “Take hold of this stick with your teeth and we will carry you far up in the air where you can see the whole countryside. But keep quiet or you will be sorry.”
The Tortoise was very glad indeed. He seized the stick firmly with his teeth, the two Ducks took hold of it one at each end, and away they sailed up toward the clouds.

Just then a Crow flew by. He was very much astonished at the strange sight and cried:
“This must surely be the King of Tortoises!”

“Why certainly——” began the Tortoise.

But as he opened his mouth to say these foolish words he lost his hold on the stick, and down he fell to the ground, where he was dashed to pieces on a rock.
Foolish curiosity and vanity often lead to misfortune.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	Why did Jupiter punish the Tortoise?
2.	Why did the Tortoise regret not attending the wedding?
3.	What happened to the Tortoise after a crow flew by?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	Do you think the Tortoise made the right decision when he flew with the ducks?
2.	Which of the animals do you think should be blamed?
3.	How would you describe the Tortoise?
4.	The fable’s lesson is “Foolish curiosity and vanity often lead to misfortune.” Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
5.	In your culture, is it considered good to be curious?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson34 : Scientists Study Complete Dinosaur Skeleton

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　uncommon	/uhn-KOM-uhn/
	-not common; unusual; rare:
	The newbie’s suggestions are uncommon.
2.　possess	/puh-ZES/
	-to have as belonging to one; have as property; own:
	They possess vast agricultural lands.
3.　build	/bild/
	-the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure:
	His build tells us that he had rigorous training sessions recently.
4.　meticulous	/muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/
	-taking or showing extreme care about minute details; precise; thorough:
	Being meticulous is one of his strengths.
5.　distinct	/dih-STINGKT/
	-different in nature or quality
	Her distinct teaching style attracted a lot of students.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Scientists share new findings about armored dinosaur

In 1858, the first complete skeleton of the dinosaur species Scelidosaurus was recovered in the south of England. The fossil was previously examined by a British paleontologist in his published works from 1861 to 1863, but not many scientists paid much attention to this species for over a hundred years.
But the latest studies provide interesting findings about the Scelidosaurus species. After a meticulous observation of its remains, they learned that the said dinosaur had an uncommon body. They add that this species existed approximately 193 million years ago. It was also identified as a member of the ankylosaurs which is a family of armored dinosaurs. They are also known as tank dinosaurs because they possess such a robust build. It had four legs and each limb was estimated to be about four meters in length. Bony plates and pointy spikes covered each leg.
For years, scientists only knew the dinosaur by name, but they did not realize how distinct it was from other dinosaur species.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	What dinosaur species was mentioned in the article?
2.	When was the dinosaur skeleton first examined?
3.	What makes this dinosaur different from others?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What are your thoughts on the findings of this study?
2.	Do you think it is good that present-day scientists are paying attention to this fossil?
3.	Why do you think many early scientists did not study this dinosaur before?
4.	Would you be interested to study dinosaur fossils?
5.	In your opinion, should scientists clone a dinosaur?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson33 : Male Elephants Are Not Loners After All

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　tread	/tred/
	-to set down the foot or feet in walking; step; walk.
	The hikers were instructed to tread back to the campsite.
2.　lessen	/LES-uhn/
	-to become less.
	His exhaustion was lessened after drinking a glass of cold water.
3.　sight	/sahyt /
	-the act or an instance of seeing
	A group of teenagers caught sight of the burglar escaping the bank.
4.　promote	/pruh-MOHT/
	-to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further:
	They are blindly promoting their favorite candidate.
5.　presence	/PREZ-uhns/
	-the state or fact of being present, as with others or in a place.
	Her mere presence brightened up the room.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Scientists: Male elephants are not loners

For the longest time, male elephants were thought to be loner creatures. Most often, they separate themselves from their mother’s herd at the age of 10 to 20 years old. But a recent study debunks this idea.
Based on a study by the experts, a few younger male elephants were found treading behind older male elephants as they moved around. While watching the videos of elephants, experts caught sight of 1,264 male African elephants. They concluded that young male elephants seldom traveled on their own.
In addition, older males would usually take the lead when traveling with other male elephants of different age groups. They were also observed to promote order within the herd. Another study showed that the presence of older male elephants lessened the aggression of the younger ones. Adult male elephants are characterized by having larger and longer tusks – a kind of huge tooth protruding outside their mouth.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	What was the misconception about male elephants?
2.	When does a male elephant leave its mother’s herd?
3.	What makes older male elephants distinct from younger ones?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What is your reaction to this study?
2.	Do you think it is important that a false idea about elephants has been debunked?
3.	What can you say about younger male elephants being more aggressive than the older ones?
4.	Do you think adult male elephants and adult men have something in common?
5.	What is your opinion on hunting elephants for their tusks?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson32 : Ancient New Guinea ‘Singing Dog’ Rediscovered after 50 Years

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　breed	/breed/
	-a relatively homogenous group of animals within a species, developed and maintained by humans.
	Poodle is one of the most famous dog breeds.
2.　assume	/uh-SOOM/
	-suppose to be the case
	They assumed that the client was not interested enough to close the deal.
3.　comparable	/ KOM-per-uh-buhl/
	-capable of being compared
	Our prices are comparable to those in other stores.
4.　confirm	/kuhn-FURM/
	-to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify:
	Their joint venture with a rival company is finally confirmed.
5.　approximately	/uh-PROK-suh-mit-lee/
	-about; roughly; more or less:
	He lost approximately 5 kilograms due to overworking.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Wild singing dogs, spotted after 50 years of extinction

After 50 years of extinction, ancient wild dogs which are known for producing sounds similar to singing have been spotted by experts in New Guinea. This dog breed originated in New Guinea which is the second-largest island in the world.
Experts assumed that the said species had died out in the 1970s. This dog breed was initially examined in 1897. It became popular for being the only breed that can make pleasant sounds comparable to wolf howls and whale singing.
After a series of genetic tests carried out by scientists, it was confirmed that the New Guinea singing dogs are closely related to the wild dogs spotted in the same area recently. These wild dogs are viewed as the most ancient dog-like animal to exist.
It is estimated that approximately 200 to 300 New Guinea dogs are kept in zoos and other animal protective facilities. While, 15 highland wild dogs were observed within a mountainous area in Papua, Indonesia.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	What are New Guinea dogs famous for?
2.	Is New Guinea the largest island in the world?
3.	How is the sound they make described?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What can you say about the findings of this study?
2.	Do you think it is essential to conserve this dog breed?
3.	Do you think keeping them in zoos and animal shelters is the best way to protect them?
4.	How do you think the authorities can effectively protect them from extinction?
5.	What dog breeds are common in your country?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson31 : With Whale Sharks, Males Grow Faster, But Females Grow Bigger

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　observe	/uhb-ZURV/
	-to see, watch, perceive, or notice:
	The budding astronomer observed the same constellation for six months.
2.　peak	/peek/
	-to reach the highest point
	Hot temperature is expected to peak in summer.
3.　annually	/ AN-yoo-uh-lee/
	-once a year; each year:
	This company holds a grand networking party annually.
4.　reproduce	/ree-pruh-DOOS/
	-to produce one or more other individuals of (a given kind of organism) by some process of generation or propagation, sexual or asexual.
	This plant has reproduced a dozen of flowers in a span of five weeks.
5.　mature	/muh-TYOOR/
	-complete in natural growth or development
	The farmer’s crops are not fully mature yet.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Scientists: Female whale sharks grow slower but larger

According to a recent study, male sharks grow faster but do not get as big as their female counterparts.
The growth of 54 whale sharks was under the surveillance of researchers for more than 10 years. The growth of both sexes were observed to peak while young, which stretch for 20 to 30 centimeters annually. Male whale sharks reached about eight meters in length at the age of 30. At this time, they also become sexually mature, enabling them to reproduce more of their kind. On the other hand, female whale sharks reached up to 14 meters at the age of 50 while reaching sexual maturity.
Marine biologists add that female whale sharks are capable of giving birth to 300 whale sharks at a time. This likely explains their colossal size. But the fact that it takes over 30 years for whale sharks to get sexually mature puts emphasis on the urgency of conserving their species, scientists highlight.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	Do male whale sharks grow larger?
2.	How long can a female whale shark grow?
3.	At what age do male whale sharks reach sexual maturity?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What can you say about the results of this study?
2.	Do you think these findings are enough for authorities to put more effort in protecting whale sharks?
3.	How can authorities help save the whale sharks?
4.	In your opinion, how important are whale sharks in the marine ecosystem?
5.	Have you ever seen a whale shark before? Please tell me more.

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson30 : French, American Women Win Nobel in Chemistry for Genetic Tool

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　modify	/MOD-uh-fahy/
	-to change somewhat the form or qualities of; alter partially; amend
	They modified their report a few minutes before the presentation.
2.　composition	/kom-puh-ZISH-uhn/
	-manner of being composed; structure:
	The chemical composition of this material is still unknown.
3.　alter	/AWL-ter/
	-to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify:
	She had her grandmother’s old dress altered to fit her size.
4.　ethical	/ETH-i-kuhl/
	-pertaining to or dealing with morals or the principles of morality; pertaining to right and wrong in conduct.
	Ethical questions were raised during the unveiling of the new machine.
5.　remarkable	/ ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/
	-extraordinary:
	He grew up to be a remarkable man just like his father.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Female scientists win award for genetic tool

The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to female scientists who developed a tool that can modify the genetic composition of living things.
French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American scientist Jennifer Doudna successfully came up with CRISPR-cas9 described as “molecular scissors” that can alter DNA which holds the genetic information of a living thing.
Despite the fact that CRISPR-cas9 brings about ethical concerns, Charpentier and Doudna’s genetic tool has aided in delivering new cancer treatments. It is also anticipated that this invention will be applicable in curing hereditary illnesses.
The award-winning scientists hope that their discovery will be utilized to solve biological mysteries and to benefit humankind. Moreover, they wish that this award sends a positive message to the future generation of women who would like to pursue a career in Science. The award comes with a cash prize amounting to $1.1 million which the two remarkable women will share.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	Who won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?
2.	What is the genetic tool called?
3.	How much was the cash prize they received?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What can you say about this occurrence?
2.	Do you think they deserve to win the award?
3.	Who do you think will benefit the most from this invention?
4.	What do you think are the characteristics of an award-winning scientist?
5.	What can you say about the other scientists who are just as remarkable but never awarded a Nobel prize?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson29 : Tasmanian Devils Return to Australia Mainland after 3,000 Years

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　spot	/spot/
	-to see, notice, or recognize
	After an hour of searching, they finally spotted the meeting place.
2.　non-existent	/non-IG-ZIST-uhnt/
	-not having being or existence
	The images she drew on the wall are now non-existent.
3.　account for	/uh-KOUNT fawr/
	-to be responsible for destroying, killing, or putting (people, aircraft, etc) out of action
	Low demand for the product accounts for the massive drop in sales.
4.　consequently	/KON-si-kwent-lee/
	-as a result, effect, or outcome; therefore:
	She woke up late and consequently missed her morning meeting.
5.　harmless	/HAHRM-lis/
	-without the power or desire to do harm; innocuous:
	Despite its immense size, the machine is proved to be harmless.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Tasmanian devils resurface in Australia after 3,000 years

After 3,000 years, Tasmanian devils were again spotted in mainland Australia where it was previously non-existent. About 20,000 of this kind live on the island of Tasmania. Experts convey the increasing human population, utmost dry weather conditions, and wild dog attacks account for the said extinction.
Tasmanian devils are regarded as carnivorous marsupials. Unlike other mammals, marsupials are born as embryos. Consequently, they take shelter in a pouch on their mother’s body where they continue to grow. Kangaroo and koalas which are two of the most common mammals in the country are categorized as marsupials as well.
These animals generally weigh a maximum of 8 kilograms. Most of them are covered in either brown or black fur. These mammals are considered harmless unless they have to defend themselves from attacks. Scientists explain that Tasmanian devils play an important part in the ecosystem as they can stabilize the population of other ferocious creatures such as foxes and wild cats.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	How are marsupials different from other mammals?
2.	What are the other common mammals in Australia?
3.	Are Tasmanian devils dangerous?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What do you think caused the Tasmanian devils to resurface in the said area 3,000 years later?
2.	In your opinion, are these animals likely to disappear again later?
3.	How do you think the local authorities can prevent their extinction?
4.	Do you agree that these creatures are significant in the area’s ecosystem?
5.	Do you think a Tasmanian devil will make a good pet?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson28 : San Diego Zoo Clones Endangered Horse

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　pony	/POH-nee/
	-a small horse of any of several breeds
	The little girl was allowed to ride a pony.
2.　cell	/sel/
	-the smallest structural and functional unit of an organism
	Mitochondria is the powerhouse of a cell.
3.　preserve	/pri-ZURV/
	-to keep alive or in existence; make lasting:
	She preserved the flowers she received during her younger years.
4.　birth	/burth/
	-an act or instance of being born:
	A first-time mother gave birth to twins.
5.　decade	/DEK-eyd/
	-a period of ten years:
	He has not gone skiing in a decade.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Endangered horse cloned at a zoo

A Przewalski horse which is an endangered wild horse species has been cloned at a zoo in San Diego, California. Although it was a product of a laboratory, the two-month-old animal clone named “Kurt” acts just like any other pony.
The cloning was done by taking cells from a male Przewalski horse which had been preserved since 1980. After that, an egg from a female horse of a different kind was also taken. They replaced the egg’s nucleus with the cells of the frozen Przewalski horse. The embryo they came up with was then inserted in the womb of another female horse which later gave birth to Kurt.

This is not the first time scientists cloned an animal. In fact, over twenty kinds of animals have been cloned since the method was first performed successfully a few decades ago. Dolly the sheep was the first successful animal clone that occurred in 1996.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	What horse species was cloned at a zoo in California?
2.	How did they carry out the said process?
3.	When did the first-ever animal cloning take place?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What crossed your mind after reading the article?
2.	Do you think cloning is necessary in order to save endangered species?
3.	Can you think of any problems that may arise with cloning?
4.	What kind of animal do you think should be cloned next?
5.	Are you in favor of human cloning in the future?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson27 : Self-Driving Boats in Amsterdam Can Move People and Goods

2021年3月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　combine	/kuhm-BAHYN/
	-to bring into or join in a close union or whole; unite:
	The baker combined the wet ingredients in a bowl.
2.　kick off	/ KIK-awf/
	-to begin
	The convention kicked off at exactly 8 a.m.
3.　expected	/ ik-SPEKT-id/
	-regarded as likely; anticipated
	The host expected all invited guests to come.
4.　transport	/trans-PAWRT/
	-to carry, move, or convey from one place to another.
	They transported all imported bananas to the marketplace.
5.　measure	/MEZH-er/
	-to discover the exact size or amount of something
	The first thing the engineers did was measure the land area.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Driverless boats can transport humans and goods

Aside from driverless cars, engineers are also developing self-driving technology for water vehicles. This autonomous boat project is led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers. They call the said vehicle “roboats”, with the words “robot” and “boat” combined.
The goal of this project which kicked off in 2016 is to develop boats that can carry people and goods along the canals of Amsterdam. This is expected to make transportation more efficient and better the quality of life in the city.
Previously, the engineering crew was able to produce a self-driving boat that can carry goods. But their latest version called “Roboat II” can transport passengers as well. The team used similar machine-learning methods used to develop autonomous cars. Another feature added to this invention is the ability to communicate with other vehicles of its kind. In addition, it comes with four propellers powered by electricity enabling the vehicle to move in any direction. Aside from sensors and cameras, it also uses LiDar technology which uses lasers to measure distances and map the vicinity.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	What are the engineers working on?
2.	What is the newly developed water vehicle called?
3.	What is the aim of this project?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What are your thoughts on this invention?
2.	What can you say about the functions of this modern vehicle?
3.	Do you think this autonomous vehicle will achieve its goal?
4.	Do you think this creation will be commonplace in the next few years?
5.	If you were to develop a high-technology vehicle, what functions would you add to it?

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる	ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる	習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる	文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある
POOR	文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	発音の練習が必要である	習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair:	Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor:	Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good:	Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair:	Mispronounced a few words.
Poor:	Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair:	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor:	Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good:	Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair:	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor:	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

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