In this material, you will learn the words and phrases when talking about art and literature and express your opinions about specific topics.
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meaning: | [adjective] ordinary and not interesting |
sentence: | For some people, painting is a _______ activity. |
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meaning: | [verb] where it began/started |
sentence: | Ballet dance _______ in 15th century Italy. |
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meaning: | [adjective] a beautiful sight |
sentence: | Her painting collection consists of _______ views in South America. |
I thought classes are suspended tomorrow due to bad weather. Why don’t you take a little break from studying?
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This is my final term project, brother. I’m writing a literature review of The Tale of Genji. It is the greatest novel in Japan and the world’s first novel. Do you know about it? |
Of course, I studied it for my eighth-grade literature class. Although, I find reading a mundane activity. Do you like reading, sister?
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___________________. How about you? I think you’re into visual art. |
I am. I love painting scenic views and doing portraits. I like the impressionist style of painting. By the way, do you have a favorite art style?
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I see. Well, I hope you’ll be able to finish your homework on time. If you need any help, you know where to find me. |
Sure. Thanks, brother.
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1. | Who are the two lovers celebrated at the Tanabata Festival? |
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2. | Why are the two lovers not allowed to spend their life together? |
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3. | Some people say that the Tanabata Festival is equivalent to Valentine’s Day. Do you agree or disagree? |
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4. | What do you think will happen to a country without art and literature? |
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1. | “Creativity takes courage.” – Henry Matisse |
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2. | “It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature.” – Henry James |
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1. | Who is your favorite literary character? |
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2. | What is the weirdest literature you have read? |
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3. | Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction literature? |
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4. | Which art form do you like most? |
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5. | Do you think art is important in the modern world? How? |
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Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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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 |
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