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.
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 |