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Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson38 : Scientists Discover First Evidence of Deadly Cancer in Dinosaur

2021年3月12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.　fossil	/FOS-uhl/
	-part of a plant or animal, or its shape, that has been preserved in rock or earth for a very long period
	Scientists continue to discover fossil bones of dinosaurs.
2.　mechanism	/MEK-uh-niz-uhm/
	-a way of doing something that is planned or part of a system
	His coping mechanism for stress is eating.
3.　prompt	/prompt/
	-to make someone decide to say or do something
	The findings prompt the researchers to dig deeper about the case.
4.　incidence	/IN-si-duhns/
	-an event, or the rate at which something happens
	The incidence of heart disease has increased this year.
5.　manifest	/MAN-uh-fest /
	-to show something clearly, through signs or actions
	His reactions to the event manifest his true attitude.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Scientists Discover First Evidence of Deadly Cancer in Dinosaur

Researchers from Canada claim to have found the first recorded instance of a dinosaur suffering from cancer. The claim was supported by evidence of a fossil leg bone found in Alberta, Canada in 1989. It was from a Centrosaurus, a six-meter-long, plant-eating animal that lived 77 million years ago. According to the scientists, the lower leg bone known as the fibula was severely malformed based on the fossil, which was most likely caused by the healing mechanism of a fractured leg. However, recent studies on the fossil have prompted scholars to conclude that the malformation was most likely caused by osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer. Health experts who study and detect cancer in humans were part of the research team. According to the medical publication Lancet Oncology, osteosarcoma is a rare and lethal bone cancer, with a global incidence of 3.4 cases per million people per year. The cancer commonly manifests itself as a disorganized bone development that affects children and young adults, eventually spreading to other organs and bones.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What discovery was mentioned in the column?
2.	From what type of dinosaur was the fossil found?
3.	Based on recent studies, what was the conclusion of scientists on the fossil’s malformation?

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 recent studies mentioned in the column are more factual and evidenced than the initial findings? Explain your answer.
2.	How does this information benefit us?
3.	Why do you think it is hard to cure cancer?
4.	What do you think people should do to prevent diseases such as cancer?
5.	How do you show your support to cancer patients around the world?

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）
Lesson37 : Heatwaves Can Force Ocean Life to Flee Great Distances

2021年3月12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.　migrate	/MAHY-greyt/
	-to go from one country, region, or place to another
	Our neighbor will migrate to another country next week.
2.　novel	/NOV-uhl/
	-of a new and unusual kind
	The novel coronavirus has been detected by scientists in the country.
3.　negligible	/NEG-li-juh-buhl/
	-so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may safely be neglected or disregarded
	The difference between the prices in the market is negligible.
4.　vast	/vahst/
	-extremely large
	The world is too vast to be traveled by sea.
5.　pace	/peys/
	-the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes
	The athletes in our school run at a fast pace.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Study: Heatwaves Can Force Ocean Life to Flee Great Distances

According to a new study, heatwaves will cause fish and other ocean species to migrate thousands of kilometers in search of cooler waters. The research was published by scientists at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Their study is based on a novel method of calculating heatwaves known as “thermal displacement.” It refers to the distance that fish, whales, and other mobile animals must migrate to find cooler ocean surface temperatures, and the pace at which weather condition varies around the ocean determines the calculation. Earlier studies, according to NOAA, focused on how hot weather can gradually raise ocean surface temperatures. Heatwaves alter the ocean climate, causing vast numbers of seabirds to perish and corals and other sea life to suffer. The research discovered that cooler water can be close to warmer waters in certain areas, such as where various parts of the ocean intersect. Any sea creature will have to travel more than 2,000 kilometers to reach cooler water in tropical regions, where temperature differences are typically negligible. The analysis might give us an idea of how the environment might evolve in the future, according to the researchers. This may, for example, help fishermen estimate how long they will have to go to catch the fish they want.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	How do heatwaves affect fish and other species?
2.	What is thermal displacement and how is it calculated?
3.	According to researchers, what idea might this analysis give us?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	In your opinion, how can our knowledge about thermal displacement be used in our day-to-day lives?
2.	Do you think heatwaves cause destruction to our environment? Why or why not?
3.	How can the migration of fish and other ocean species affect a country’s economy?
4.	What is your opinion about global warming?
5.	What steps can we do in order to battle global warming?

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

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson101: The Wolf and the Shepherd

2021年3月12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.　shepherd	/SHEP-erd/
	-a person whose job is to take care of sheep and move them from one place to another
	The shepherd protects his flock at all costs.
2.　lurk	/lurk/
	-to stay around a place secretly, or to stay hidden
	She’s lurking in the shadows of her enemies.
3.　feast	/feest/
	-a special meal with very good food, or a large meal for many people
	I’m so excited for our feast tonight!
4.　mutter	/MUHT-er/
	-to speak quietly
	Emma and Mary mutter about their surprise for their friend.
5.　condemn	/kuhn-DEM/
	-to criticize something or someone strongly
	Several communities condemn the decision of their local government.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Wolf and the Shepherd

A Wolf, lurking near the Shepherd’s hut, saw the Shepherd and his family feasting on a roasted lamb.

“Aha!” he muttered. “What a great shouting and running about there would have been, had they caught me at just the very thing they are doing with so much enjoyment!”

Men often condemn others for what they see no wrong in doing themselves

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What did the Wolf see upon lurking in the Shepherd’s hut?
2.	What was the Wolf thinking upon seeing it?
3.	What is the lesson of the story?

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 Wolf was envious of the fable? Explain your answer.
2.	In your opinion, when is it acceptable to condemn someone or something?
3.	Do you agree with the fable’s lesson? Why or why not?
4.	Which part of the fable struck you the most? Why?
5.	Have you experienced something similar to the fable’s lesson? 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.

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

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson102: The Goatherd and the Goat

2021年3月12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.　stray	/strey/
	-to travel along a route that was not originally intended, or to move outside a limited area
	His pet dog strayed away from the village.
2.　tempted	/TEMP-ted/
	-the feeling of wanting something or wanting to do something
	Don’t be tempted to do bad things.
3.　beg	/beg/
	-to make a very strong and urgent request
	I beg you to please tone down your voices.
4.　deed	/deed/
	-an intentional act, especially a very bad or good one
	Everyone must do good deeds no matter how small.
5.　wicked	/WIK-id/
	-morally wrong and bad
	Don’t let your wicked thoughts eat you.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Goatherd and the Goat

A Goat strayed away from the flock, tempted by a patch of clover. The Goatherd tried to call it back, but in vain. It would not obey him. Then he picked up a stone and threw it, breaking the Goat’s horn.

The Goatherd was frightened.

“Do not tell the master,” he begged the Goat.

“No,” said the Goat, “that broken horn can speak for itself!”

Wicked deeds will not stay hid.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What tempted the Goat to stray away from its flock?
2.	What did the Goatherd do to stop the Goat?
3.	What did the Goat say about the damage that the Goatherd made?

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 Goatherd, what would you do to stop the Goat from straying away from the flock?
2.	What is your opinion about animal cruelty?
3.	Do you agree that bad deeds do not remain hidden for a long time? Why or why not?
4.	What is your understanding of the fable’s lesson?
5.	Cite and explain another situation similar to the fable’s lesson.

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）
Lesson36 : Remains from Mass Grave in Japan Suggest Epidemic in 1800s

2021年3月12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.　evidence	/EV-i-duhns/
	-anything that tends to prove or disprove something
	The policemen gathered some evidence against the criminal.
2.　plague	/pleyg/
	-an epidemic disease that causes high mortality
	The plague wiped away half of the country’s population.
3.　excavate	/EKS-kuh-veyt/
	-to make hollow by removing the inner part, as by digging
	The construction workers excavate the massive land.
4.　estimate	/ES-tuh-meyt/
	-to form an approximate judgment or opinion regarding the worth, amount, size, weight, etc.
	The researchers estimate the number of participants needed.
5.　renovation	/ren-uh-VEY-shuhn/
	-the act or process of repairing, renewing, or restoring to good condition
	A renovation will take place in our old university.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Remains from Mass Grave in Japan Suggest Epidemic in 1800s

In western Japan, archaeologists discovered the bodies of over 1,500 individuals. Archaeologists reported evidence that many of those people died of a possible epidemic. The remains were examined by officials from Osaka City Cultural Properties Association, and they estimated that most of the victims were in their 30s or were young children when they died. Some scholars believe the disease may have been caused by syphilis, which was common in populated areas at the time. The work area has been cleared of all remains; however, experts plan to study them as well as other things in order to learn more about the deaths. By the end of next year, researchers hope to provide a publication with their conclusions. The cemetery is believed to have been founded in the 1850s and is being excavated for a renovation project in Osaka. It is located near the city’s iconic Osaka Castle, in what used to be a farming district. It was one of the city’s seven largest cemeteries.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What did the archaeologists discover in western Japan?
2.	What did the officials do to the remains found?
3.	What other information did the experts find about the bodies found?

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 bodies found in western Japan?
2.	In your opinion, is it acceptable to examine the bodies found? Why or why not?
3.	Do you think the experts have enough evidence to support the occurrence of an epidemic in the 1800s? How come?
4.	In your opinion, will a plague occur in the future? Why or why not?
5.	How can we prevent the reoccurrence of an epidemic 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

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson132: The Ant and the Dove

2021年3月12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.　brook	/brook/
	-a small natural stream of fresh water
	There is a paper boat floating on the brook.
2.　vein	/veyn/
	-producing no results; useless
	Do not spend this beautiful day in vain.
3.　cling	/kling/
	-to be or remain close; to remain tight as if by embracing
	The baby was clinging to his mother.
4.　cast	/kast/
	-to throw something
	I learned how to cast a fishing rod today.
5.　spar	/spahr/
	-a thick, strong pole used for a yard on the ship
	I saw a ship’s spar in the museum today.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Ant and the Dove

A Dove saw an Ant fall into a brook. The Ant struggled in vain to reach the bank, and in pity, the Dove dropped a blade of straw close beside it.

Clinging to the straw like a shipwrecked sailor to a broken spar, the Ant floated safely to shore.

Soon after, the Ant saw a man getting ready to kill the Dove with a stone.

But just as he cast the stone, the Ant stung him in the heel

so that the pain made him miss his aim, and the startled Dove flew to safety in a distant wood.

Kindness is never wasted.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Where did the Ant fall?
2.	How did the Dove help the Ant?
3.	What did the Ant do to the man?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Have you ever helped a friend in need?
2.	How do you feel when someone is being kind to you? Please share.
3.	How do you feel when someone is being unkind to you?
4.	Do you agree with the fable’s lesson? Why or why not?
5.	Do you think it is also important to be kind to animals? Why?

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）
Lesson35 : Elon Musk Demonstrates Technology Linking Computer to Brain

2021年3月12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.　mobility	/moh-BIL-i-tee/
	-the ability to move freely or be easily moved
	Japanese swimmers have good mobility.
2.　assess	/uh-SES/
	-to make a decision about a person or situation after considering all the information
	The manager is currently assessing his latest work evaluation score.
3.　demonstrate	/DEM-uhn-streyt/
	-to describe, explain, or illustrate by examples, specimens, experiments, or the like
	The professor demonstrates to the class how to use a first-aid kit.
4.　obtain	/uhb-TEYN/
	-to get something, especially by working for it
	Harold needs to obtain good grades for him to get into university.
5.　implant	/im-PLANT/
	-to put a device into the body in a medical operation
	The government will implant a chip into people’s brains.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Elon Musk Demonstrates Technology Linking Computer to Brain

Elon Musk, an American billionaire, has demonstrated a device that uses a computer chip implanted in the head to control the brain called Neuralink. Musk aims to use the device to cure neurological disabilities and help people with spinal injuries recover mobility. Musk also claims that the device could be used to help humans keep up with supercomputers and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the future. Musk displayed a sample of the Neuralink system during the presentation. It has a width of around 23 millimeters and is made to be inserted into someone’s skull wherein small wires will link the gadget to the brain directly. The Neuralink system is currently being assessed on pigs, with the aim of obtaining approval from the government for human trials in the future. Musk used the event to encourage developers and other professionals to work on the technology with him. He also encouraged people to create their own gadgets and send them to Neuralink for testing.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What is Elon Musk’s aim in using the device he developed?
2.	How is the Neuralink system intended to be used?
3.	What does Elon Musk encourage the people to do?

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 use of computer chip implants?
2.	What can you say about Elon Musk’s intention in using Neuralink?
3.	In your opinion, what is your take on the use of computer chips on animals?
4.	Have you considered having a computer chip implant? Why or why not?
5.	How do we make sure that the use of technology will not harm us?

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

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson100: The Milkmaid and Her Pail

2021年3月11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.　milkmaid	/MILK-meyd/
	-a woman who milks cows or is employed in a dairy
	The milkmaid forgot to bring the bucket.
2.　churn	/CHURN/
	-to move something, especially a liquid, with great force
	Mary is having a hard time churning the batter.
3.　scornfully	/SKAWRN-fuh-lee/
	-in a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something
	Cody looked at him scornfully.
4.　toss	/TAWS/
	-to throw something carelessly
	She accidentally tossed the ball before the referee’s signal.
5.　vanish	/VAN-ish/
	-to disappear or stop being present or existing, especially in a sudden, surprising way
	The thief vanished right after grabbing my bag.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Milkmaid and Her Pail

A Milkmaid had been out to milk the cows and was returning from the field with the shining milk pail balanced nicely on her head. As she walked along, her pretty head was busy with plans for the days to come.

“This good, rich milk”, she mused, “will give me plenty of cream to churn. The butter I make I will take to market, and with the money I get for it I will buy a lot of eggs for hatching. How nice it will be when they are all hatched and the yard is full of fine young chicks. Then when May day comes I will sell them, and with the money I’ll buy a lovely new dress to wear to the fair. All the young men will look at me. They will come and try to make love to me,—but I shall very quickly send them about their business!”

As she thought of how she would settle that matter, she tossed her head scornfully, and down fell the pail of milk to the ground. And all the milk flowed out, and with it vanished butter and eggs and chicks and new dress and all the milkmaid’s pride.

Do not count your chickens before they are hatched.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What was the Milkmaid doing as she was walking along?
2.	What would the Milkmaid buy with the money she would get from selling the butter?
3.	What was the Milkmaid thinking about doing with the chickens that would be hatched?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	How do you think the Milkmaid was feeling after the milk spilled?
2.	Are you an impulsive buyer? Please tell me more about it.
3.	Which part of the fable struck you the most? Why?
4.	Do you agree with the fable’s lesson? Why or why not?
5.	Cite and explain another situation similar to the fable’s lesson.

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）
Lesson99: The Ass and the Lap Dog

2021年3月11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.　frisk	/FRISK/
	-to move around in a happy, energetic way
	The hamster is frisking upon seeing his food.
2.　discontent	/dis-kuhn-TENT/
	-a feeling of wanting better treatment or an improved situation
	There were murmurs of discontent about his speech.
3.　eagerly	/EE-ger-lee/
	-in a way that shows that you want to do or have something very much, especially something interesting or enjoyable
	We must eagerly welcome new opportunities provided by digital technology.
4.　prance	/PRAHNS/
	-to walk in an energetic way and with more movement than necessary
	The singer is well-known to prance about the stage while performing.
5.　mourn	/MAWRN/
	-to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone’s death
	Followers had traveled many miles to mourn the loss of their leader.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Ass and the Lap Dog

There was once an Ass whose Master also owned a Lap Dog. This Dog was a favorite and received many a pat and kind word from his Master, as well as choice bits from his plate. Every day the Dog would run to meet the Master, frisking playfully about and leaping up to lick his hands and face.

All this the Ass saw with much discontent. Though he was well fed, he had much work to do; besides, the Master hardly ever took any notice of him.

Now the jealous Ass got it into his silly head that all he had to do to win his Master’s favor was to act like the Dog. So one day he left his stable and clattered eagerly into the house.

Finding his Master seated at the dinner table, he kicked up his heels and, with a loud bray, pranced giddily around the table, upsetting it as he did so. Then he planted his forefeet on his Master’s knees and rolled out his tongue to lick the Master’s face, as he had seen the Dog do. But his weight upset the chair, and Ass and man rolled over together in the pile of broken dishes from the table.

The Master was much alarmed at the strange behavior of the Ass, and calling for help, soon attracted the attention of the servants. When they saw the danger the Master was in from the clumsy beast, they set upon the Ass and drove him with kicks and blows back to the stable. There they left him to mourn the foolishness that had brought him nothing but a sound beating.

Behavior that is regarded as agreeable in one is very rude and impertinent in another. Do not try to gain favor by acting in a way that is contrary to your own nature and character.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	What did the Ass do after being jealous of the Lap Dog?
2.	What did the servants do after seeing the Ass’ mess?
3.	What is the lesson of the story?

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 behavior of the Ass is justifiable? Why or why not?
2.	In your opinion, what should the Master do next time to avoid jealousy between the two animals?
3.	How do you avoid jealousy?
4.	Do you agree with the lesson of the story? Why or why not?
5.	Have you experienced something similar to the fable’s lesson? Please tell 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）
Lesson105: The Fox and the Hedgehog

2021年3月11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.　barely	/BAIR-lee/
	-by the smallest amount; only just
	There was barely enough space for the five of them.
2.　bank	/bangk/
	-sloping raised land, especially along the sides of a river
	The children swam to the opposite bank.
3.　swift	/swift/
	-happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way
	The rescuers did not waste any time and took a swift action to save the lives of the trapped workers.
4.　exclaim	/ik-SKLEYM/
	-to say or shout something suddenly because of surprise, fear, pleasure, etc.
	“Don’t go there!” Vivian suddenly exclaimed.
5.　swarm	/swawrm /
	-a large group of insects, especially bees, or any large, busy group
	They saw a swarm of bees beside the old house.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

The Fox and the Hedgehog

A Fox, swimming across a river, was barely able to reach the bank, where he lay bruised and exhausted from his struggle with the swift current. Soon a swarm of blood-sucking flies settled on him; but he lay quietly, still too weak to run away from them.

A Hedgehog happened by. “Let me drive the flies away,” he said kindly.

“No, no!” exclaimed the Fox, “do not disturb them! They have taken all they can hold. If you drive them away, another greedy swarm will come and take the little blood I have left.”

Better to bear a lesser evil than to risk a greater in removing it.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	Why was the Fox exhausted?
2.	What did the Fox do after a swarm of blood-sucking flies settle on him?
3.	When the Hedgehog offered to drive the flies away, what did the Fox reply?

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1.	Do you agree with the Fox’s decision? Why or why not?
2.	If you were the Hedgehog in the story, how would you feel?
3.	If you were the Fox in the story, what would you do?
4.	Do you agree with the fable’s lesson? Why or why not?
5.	Do you know any situation similar to the fable’s lesson? 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.

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