PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. spiral | /SPAHY-ruhl/ |
| -coiling around a fixed line or axis in a constantly changing series of planes | |
| The spiral staircase is the main attraction of the castle. | |
| 2. rapidly | /RAP-id-lee/ |
| -within a short period of time: | |
| The boy finished his homework rapidly so that he can watch his favorite TV show. | |
| 3. eventually | /ih-VEN-choo-uh-lee/ |
| -finally; ultimately; at some later time | |
| They managed to escape the haunted house eventually. | |
| 4. stir | /stur/ |
| -to excite or stimulate, especially emotionally | |
| The storyteller stirred emotions among the children. | |
| 5. exploration | /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ |
| -an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination | |
| The class discussed explorations during Medieval period. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Ancient conch shell still produces sound after thousands of years
The 31-centimeter long, spiral-shaped conch shell which is known to be the oldest seashell is gaining popularity rapidly. What makes this object interesting is that it still produces a sound similar to a foghorn from ancient times even after 18,000 years.
The said shell was believed to be a ceremonial cup until experts examined it anew. Now they believe that the shell was turned into a wind instrument thousands of years ago. Eventually, the scientists requested a French horn player to try the conch shell. The deep sound produced by the shell stirred emotions among them. They also relayed their concern as playing it might damage the instrument, but it remained intact anyway. According to them, the instrument created clear sounds in C, C sharp, and D notes.
The ancient wind instrument was recovered during a cave exploration with prehistoric wall paintings in the Pyrenees Mountains. It is currently displayed in a French museum.
The said shell was believed to be a ceremonial cup until experts examined it anew. Now they believe that the shell was turned into a wind instrument thousands of years ago. Eventually, the scientists requested a French horn player to try the conch shell. The deep sound produced by the shell stirred emotions among them. They also relayed their concern as playing it might damage the instrument, but it remained intact anyway. According to them, the instrument created clear sounds in C, C sharp, and D notes.
The ancient wind instrument was recovered during a cave exploration with prehistoric wall paintings in the Pyrenees Mountains. It is currently displayed in a French museum.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | How long is the conch shell? |
| 2. | Where was the conch shell discovered? |
| 3. | What musical notes can the shell produce? |
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 discovery? |
| 2. | What can you say about the experts’ reaction upon hearing the sound from the shell? |
| 3. | Do you agree the scientists should not stop learning more about the shell? |
| 4. | Have you ever seen a conch shell? |
| 5. | What would you if you unintentionally discovered a thing from ancient times? |
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 |