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Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson61 : Netherlands Museum Opens Its Secrets to the Public

2021年3月19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.　portion	/PAWR-shuhn/
	-a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with it
	A portion of the painting is damaged.
2.　majority	/muh-JAWR-i-tee/
	-the greater part or number; the number larger than half the total
	Majority of the people voted for her as the president.
3.　alter	/AWL-ter/
	-to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify
	The manager wants to alter the rules in the office.
4.　exhibit	/-ig-ZIB-it/
	to show something publicly
	Original prints of The Great Wave Off Kanagawa were exhibited.
5.　enhance	/en-HANS/
	-to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
	They bought a new sofa to enhance the appeal of the living room.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Netherlands Museum Opens Its Secrets to the Public

Paintings and other works of art seen in museums around the world make up only a limited portion of their overall collections. The majority of what museums have is kept hidden from view at all times. In the Netherlands, one art gallery is attempting to alter that. Sjarel Ex is the director of Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. He recently showed The Associated Press (AP) and other media the museum’s current depot or storage area. When it opens to the public next year, the structure is expected to house 151,000 works of art. Some of these works have yet to be made publically available and exhibited. The old storage space was once in danger of flooding that could have damaged the artworks greatly. This was one of the reasons that prompted the project. The depot’s 39.5-meter height is enhanced with 1,664 bright and shiny mirrors. They represent the local scenery as well as the city’s tall structures. Visitors shall find five different climates, carefully designed for the safety of each artwork.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Where is the new depot located?
2.	What could visitors expect to see at the museum?
3.	What was one of the reasons that prompted the project?

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 makes this project remarkable?
2.	How do you think would people react to the museum’s opening?
3.	Would you like to visit the museum? Why or why not?
4.	How important is art in your country?
5.	Do you think that art should be accessible to all? Why or why not?

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 article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson55 : Dig of Pompeii Fast-Food Place Reveals Ancient Tastes

2021年3月19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.　relic	/REL-ik/
	-a surviving memorial of something past; remaining parts or fragment
	You will find a lot of relics of past civilizations in the museum.
2.　ruins	/ROO-in/
	-the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay
	The ruins of ancient Greece look amazing.
3.　depict	/dih-PIKT/
	-to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
	The items depict the past life of greeks.
4.　adorn	/uh-DAWRN/
	-to make more pleasing, attractive, impressive, etc.; enhance
	Her dress is adorned for the celebration.
5.　potential	/puh-TEN-shuhl/
	-capable of being or becoming
	The data gathered are potential evidence for the case.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Dig of Pompeii Fast-Food Place Reveals Ancient Tastes

In the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, Italian scientists found a fast-food restaurant. In Pompeii, there were about 80 fast-food restaurants found. However, this is the first time a complete thermopolium — a hot-food-and-drink eatery — has been discovered. During work to rebuild Pompeii’s ruins in 2019, some of the thermopolium’s counter area was partially dug up. Archaeologists have continued to search since then. They discovered a massive counter with many large holes in the center. Deep containers for hot food were kept on the counter. Artwork depicting ducks and chickens adorned the front of the counter, and a dog on a leash is shown in another painting. The pictures brightened the restaurant and were potentially used as food advertisements as well. A bronze serving kit, nine food containers, a couple of drink containers, and an oil bottle were also discovered at the site. The relics aid in the understanding of Pompeii’s common foods.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What did the Italian scientists find in Pompeii, Rome?
2.	Please describe the counters found by the archaeologists.
3.	What type of utensils did they find?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What is your opinion about the relics found in Pompeii’s old fast-food restaurant?
2.	How do you think Ancient Roman people live back then?
3.	Which part of the article interested you the most? Why?
4.	Which fast food do you enjoy eating the most and why?
5.	What makes fast food so popular to many?

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 article by Voice of America

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson145: The Fisherman and the Little Fish

2021年3月19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.　spare	/spair/
	-to not hurt or destroy something or someone
	He begged the policeman to spare him from punishment.
2.　worthwhile	/wurth-WAHYL/
	-useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made
	My stay in the countryside was worthwile.
3.　foolish	/FOO-lish/
	-resulting from or showing lack of sense
	She does not like talking to people she finds foolish.
4.　gain	/geyn/
	-an occasion when you get something useful or positive
	The knowledge he got from studying was a huge gain.
5.　promise	/prom-IS/
	-the act of saying you will certainly do something
	Keeping a promise is important.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Fisherman and the Little Fish

A poor Fisherman, who lived on the fish he caught, had bad luck one day and caught nothing but a very small fry. The Fisherman was about to put it in his basket when the little Fish said:

“Please spare me, Mr. Fisherman! I am so small it is not worth while to carry me home. When I am bigger, I shall make you a much better meal.”

But the Fisherman quickly put the fish into his basket.

“How foolish I should be,” he said, “to throw you back. However small you may be, you are better than nothing at all.”

A small gain is worth more than a large promise.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What did the fisherman catch on the day he had bad luck?
2.	What did the fish promise the fisherman when it was caught?
3.	How did the fisherman respond to the fish?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What makes the fable interesting for you?
2.	How would you describe the fisherman?
3.	If you were the fisherman, would you have eaten or spared the fish?
4.	Share an experience where you gained something great from taking advantage of a situation.
5.	Do you save things for later? e.g. new clothes, food, money. Why or why not?

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.
This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson82 : Progress Made in Identification, Prevention of Brain Diseases

2021年3月19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.　identify	/ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/
	-to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists
	The child was able to correctly identify the flags of different countries.
2.　relevance	/REL-uh-vuhns/
	-the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about
	I can’t see the relevance of his comment to the debate.
3.　presence	/PREZ-uhns/
	-the fact that someone or something is in a place
	The presence of the jury made them more nervous.
4.　promising	/PROM-uh-sing/
	-Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable
	Ken is a promising young athlete.
5.　institution	/in-sti-TOO-shuhn/
	-a large and important organization, such as a university or bank
	Oxford University is a respected institution.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Progress Made in Identification, Prevention of Brain Diseases

Progress is being made as scientists are now close to having a blood test that can identify possible signs of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases. This draws relevance from a recent study that showed that with the conduct of healthy behavior, the disease can be prevented, even with the presence of genes raising the risk. Doctors are aiming for a more regular test as brain scans and spinal fluid are more costly and difficult to do. So far, the result of the studies has been very promising. About 50 million people are suffering from dementia, its most common type is Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for this disease. Treatment can only lessen the pain experienced by the patient. Thus, doctors want to identify the signs, through a blood test rather than subjective skills, at the earliest stage to prevent it as early as possible. Studies conducted by different institutions have shown that with good habits and a healthy lifestyle, the risk of getting dementia is lessened. Furthermore, even if genetic risks are present, one’s chances can still be improved through healthy habits. Thus, one should do away with worrying about the genetic risks and be more focused on living a healthy life.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What diseases can be identified by the blood test according to the article?
2.	Why do doctors target for a more regular test?
3.	How can dementia risks be lessened?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What are the advantages of having these tests as early as possible?
2.	Do you think this blood test will be 100% accurate? Explain your answer.
3.	What comes to your mind when you hear the word “dementia”?
4.	Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle? Why or why not?
5.	What does the quote “Prevention is better than cure” mean?

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

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)｜日常会話（初級１章）
Lesson20: Foods that we like　好きな食べ物

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.

単語を学習しましょう。講師のあとについて音読してみましょう。

PART A_2

1.　stress　ストレス、圧力
2.　include　含む
3.　seafood　シーフード

PART B_1

Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.

会話表現を学びましょう。以下の文章を音読してみましょう。

PART B_2

What kind of cake do you like?

どのようなケーキが好きですか？

I like chocolate cake.

チョコレートケーキが好きです。

PART C_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がRon、あなたがEmmaの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

PART C_2

Hey, Emma! We are going to the grocery store. By the way, what kind of cake do you like for tonight’s dinner?

I like chocolate cake.

Okay, we will also include meat to the list. What kind of meat do you want to have for dinner?

I like seafood.

I will also add drinks to the list. What drink do you like?

I like orange juice.

Okay, are you going to add more?

Could you please add apples, too? Thank you.

PART D_1

Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART D_2

Hey, Emma! We are going to the grocery store. By the way, what kind of cake do you like for tonight’s dinner?

__________ chocolate cake.

Okay, we will also include meat to the list. __________ do you want to have for dinner?

I like seafood.

I will also add drinks to the list. What drink do you like?

__________ orange juice.

Okay, are you going to add more?

Could you please add apples, too? Thank you.

PART E_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

空欄を埋めて、以下の会話文を完成させましょう。

PART E_2

1.	A: What kinds of food do you cook at home? B: _____________ Italian food.
2.	A: __________ food do you like? B: I like eating sushi and ramen.
3.	A: What kinds of food do you eat when you are stressed out? B: ___________ junk food.
4.	A: __________ drink do you like? B: I like drinking coffee.
5.	A: What kinds of food are easy to prepare? B: For me, pasta is __________.
6.	A: ________________? B: My brother likes strawberry cake.

PART F_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

ロールプレイをしましょう。以下のシチュエーションに沿って、講師と話をしましょう。この時、今日習った表現を使ってみましょう。

PART F_2

You are new in your department. Have a small talk with one of your colleagues about the kinds of food he/she likes.

あなたは、新しい部署に入りました。同僚の一人と、その人がどんな種類の食べ物が好きか、話をしてみましょう。

PART F_3

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.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)｜日常会話（初級１章）
Lesson28: Food and amounts　料理と金額

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.

単語を学習しましょう。講師のあとについて音読してみましょう。

PART A_2

1.　salad　サラダ
2.　refrigerator　冷蔵庫
3.　vegetable　野菜

PART B_1

Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.

会話表現を学びましょう。以下の文章を音読してみましょう。

PART B_2

How much water do you drink in a day?

あなたは一日にどのくらいの水を飲むのですか？

I drink a lot of water in a day.

私は一日にたくさんの水を飲みます。

PART C_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がRon、あなたがEmmaの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

PART C_2

Emma, I suddenly felt dizzy. Can you get me some water?

Are you okay?

No, I think it is because I haven’t drunk water for hours.

How much water do you drink in a day?

Not much.

You should drink at least eight glasses of water in a day.

Yes, I really have to change my habit.

That’s good to hear.

PART D_1

Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART D_2

Emma, I suddenly felt dizzy. __________ some water?

Are you okay?

No, I think it is because I haven’t drunk water for hours.

__________ do you drink in a day?

Not much.

You should drink at least eight _____________ in a day.

Yes, I really have to change my habit.

That’s good to hear.

PART E_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

空欄を埋めて、以下の会話文を完成させましょう。

PART E_2

1.	A: How much milk was left? B: __________. We have to go buy more.
2.	A: ________ apples are there? B: There are three apples.
3.	A: ________ potatoes do we need? B: We need a few potatoes.
4.	A: _________sweets do we have? B: We have a lot of chocolate in the refrigerator.
5.	A: How much soy sauce do I have to put here? B: We should put 3 tablespoon of __________.
6.	A: How much vegetable salad do you eat a day? B: __________. I know I should eat more.

PART F_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

ロールプレイをしましょう。以下のシチュエーションに沿って、講師と話をしましょう。この時、今日習った表現を使ってみましょう。

PART F_2

Your friend is on a diet. Ask him/her how much food he eats a day.

あなたの友人はダイエットをしています。一日にどれくらいの量を食べているのか聞いてみましょう。

PART F_3

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.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson122: The Animals and the Plague

2021年3月19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.　severe	/suh-veer/
	-causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious
	I suddenly felt a severe toothache.
2.　plague	/pleyg/
	-bubonic plague, or any serious disease that kills many people
	Millions died of the plague.
3.　rage	/reyj/
	-to happen in a strong or violent way
	The storm raged outside.
4.　tender	/TEN-der /
	-gentle, loving, or kind
	He grew up in a tender family.
5.　greedy	/GREE-dee/
	-wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need
	He’s greedy for power.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Animals and the Plague

Once upon a time, a severe plague raged among the animals. Many died, and those who lived were so ill, that they cared for neither food nor drink, and dragged themselves about listlessly. No longer could a fat young hen tempt Master Fox to dinner, nor a tender lamb rouse greedy Sir Wolf’s appetite.

At last the Lion decided to call a council. When all the animals were gathered together he arose and said:

“Dear friends, I believe the gods have sent this plague upon us as a punishment for our sins. Therefore, the most guilty one of us must be offered in sacrifice. Perhaps we may thus obtain forgiveness and cure for all.” “I will confess all my sins first. I admit that I have been very greedy and have devoured many sheep. They had done me no harm. I have eaten goats and bulls and stags. To tell the truth, I even ate up a shepherd now and then.

“Now, if I am the most guilty, I am ready to be sacrificed. But I think it best that each one confess his sins as I have done. Then we can decide in all justice who is the most guilty.” “Your majesty,” said the Fox, “you are too good. Can it be a crime to eat sheep, such stupid mutton heads? No, no, your majesty. You have done them great honor by eating them up.

“And so far as shepherds are concerned, we all know they belong to that puny race that pretends to be our masters.” All the animals applauded the Fox loudly. Then, though the Tiger, the Bear, the Wolf, and all the savage beasts recited the most wicked deeds, all were excused and made to appear very saint-like and innocent.

It was now the Ass’s turn to confess.

“I remember,” he said guiltily, “that one day as I was passing a field belonging to some priests, I was so tempted by the tender grass and my hunger, that I could not resist nibbling a bit of it. I had no right to do it, I admit—” A great uproar among the beasts interrupted him. Here was the culprit who had brought misfortune on all of them! What a horrible crime it was to eat grass that belonged to someone else! It was enough to hang anyone for, much more an Ass. Immediately they all fell upon him, the Wolf in the lead, and soon had made an end to him, sacrificing him to the gods then and there, and without the formality of an altar.

The weak are made to suffer for the misdeeds of the powerful.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Why did the Lion decide to call a council?
2.	Why did all the animals applaud the Fox loudly?
3.	Whom did the animals offer as a sacrifice to the gods?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Do think that gods sent the plague upon the animals as a punishment for their sins? Why or why not?
2.	Who do you think among the animals is the most sinful? Why?
3.	If you were the Ass, would you also eat the grass that belonged to someone else? Why?
4.	Who do you consider weak in our society today? Why?
5.	How can you relate the lesson to your daily life?

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.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson124: The Dog and His Reflection

2021年3月19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.　footbridge	/FOOT-brij/
	-a narrow bridge that is only used by people who are walking
	Passengers may cross by the footbridge.
2.　reflect	/ri-FLEKT/
	-if a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it
	He saw himself reflected in the water.
3.　narrow	/NAR-oh/
	-having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length
	The little village has very narrow streets.
4.　foolish	/FOO-lish/
	-unwise, stupid, or not showing good judgment
	It was foolish of them to pay so much.
5.　scramble	/SKRAM-buhl/
	-to move or climb quickly but with difficulty, often using your hands to help you
	She scrambled up the steep hillside and over the rocks.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Dog and His Reflection

A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow footbridge, he happened to look down and saw himself reflected in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own.

If he had stopped to think, he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized what a stupid Dog he had been.

It is very foolish to be greedy.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What did the Dog think of when he saw his reflection?
2.	What happened after the Dog dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river?
3.	What did the Dog realize in the end?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	If you were the Dog, would you also drop the bone that you had? Why or why not?
2.	If the Dog had stopped to think, would he have known better? Why do you think so?
3.	Do really think the Dog is stupid? Why or why not?
4.	Do you agree with moral of the story? Why or why not?
5.	Could you site an intance when greediness is foolish?

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.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson126: The Bees and Wasps, and the Hornet

2021年3月19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.　hollow	/HOL-oh/
	-having a hole or empty space inside
	The insects hid in a hollow log.
2.　declare	/dih-KLAIR/
	-to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially
	“I will not do it!” he declared.
3.　belong	/bih-LAWNG/
	-to be in the right place or a suitable place
	This cabinet belongs in the living rooms.
4.　treasure	/TREZH-er/
	-very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, or money
	When they went underwater they found treasure.
5.　evidence	/EV-i-duhns/
	-one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true
	She was charged with giving false evidence in court.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Bees and Wasps, and the Hornet

A store of honey had been found in a hollow tree, and the Wasps declared positively that it belonged to them. The Bees were just as sure that the treasure was theirs. The argument grew very pointed, and it looked as if the affair could not be settled without a battle, when at last, with much good sense, they agreed to let a judge decide the matter. So they brought the case before the Hornet, justice of the peace in that part of the woods.

When the Judge called the case, witnesses declared that they had seen certain winged creatures in the neighborhood of the hollow tree, who hummed loudly, and whose bodies were striped, yellow and black, like Bees.

Counsel for the Wasps immediately insisted that this description fitted his clients exactly.

Such evidence did not help Judge Hornet to any decision, so he adjourned court for six weeks to give him time to think it over. When the case came up again, both sides had a large number of witnesses. An Ant was first to take the stand, and was about to be cross-examined when a wise old Bee addressed the Court.

“Your honor,” he said, “the case has now been pending for six weeks. If it is not decided soon, the honey will not be fit for anything. I move that the Bees and the Wasps be both instructed to build a honeycomb. Then we shall soon see to whom the honey really belongs.”

The Wasps protested loudly. Wise Judge Hornet quickly understood why they did so: They knew they could not build a honeycomb and fill it with honey.

“It is clear,” said the Judge, “who made the comb and who could not have made it. The honey belongs to the Bees.”

Ability proves itself by deeds.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What did the insects find in a hollow tree?
2.	Whom did they let decide the matter?
3.	When the Judge called the case, who were the witnesses describing?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	What can you say about the attitude of the Wasps when they declared that the treasure was theirs? Please tell me more about it.
2.	Do you think that they needed a judge to decide the matter? Why or why not?
3.	Do you think a fight over the treasure would be appropriate? Why or why not?
4.	Could you cite an instance when you were able to prove that you can do something?
5.	Do you think you can know someone’s abilities just by only talking to him/her? Please tell me more about 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 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.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson125: The Hare and the Tortoise

2021年3月19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.　mocking	/MOK-ing/
	-mocking behavior involves laughing at someone or something in an unkind way
	He produced a burst of mocking laughter after listening to the man’s song.
2.　prove	/proov/
	-to show a particular result after a period of time
	He proved to everyone that he can also be successful.
3.　amuse	/uh-MYOOZD/
	-showing that you think something is funny
	He was amused by their comments.
4.　consent	/kuhn-SENT/
	-to agree to do something, or to allow someone to do something
	I’ve consented to lend her my car.
5.　mark	/mahrk/
	-to make a mark on something or someone
	Make sure you don’t mark the walls while you’re moving the furniture around.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Hare and the Tortoise

A Hare was making fun of the Tortoise one day for being so slow.

“Do you ever get anywhere?” he asked with a mocking laugh.

“Yes,” replied the Tortoise, “and I get there sooner than you think. I’ll run you a race and prove it.”

The Hare was much amused at the idea of running a race with the Tortoise, but for the fun of the thing, he agreed. So the Fox, who had consented to act as judge, marked the distance and started the runners off.

The Hare was soon far out of sight, and to make the Tortoise feel very deeply how ridiculous it was for him to try a race with a Hare, he lay down beside the course to take a nap until the Tortoise should catch up.

The Tortoise meanwhile kept going slowly but steadily, and, after a time, passed the place where the Hare was sleeping. But the Hare slept on very peacefully; and when at last he did wake up, the Tortoise was near the goal. The Hare now ran his swiftest, but he could not overtake the Tortoise in time.

The race is not always to the swift.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Who was making fun of the Tortoise one day?
2.	Who had consented to act as a judge?
3.	What was the Hare doing while the Tortoise kept going slowly but steadily?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Do you think that the Hare was too proud of himself? Why do you think so?
2.	What can you say about the Tortoise when he said this, “I’ll run you a race and prove it”?
3.	Do you think the Tortoise is ridiculous for him to try a race with a Hare? Please explain your answer.
4.	Do you consider life as a race? Why or why not?
5.	How can you relate the moral of the story to your own life?

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.

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