Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）Lesson75 : Blind Man Given a Chance to See

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　device	/de-VAYS/
	-a piece of equipment that is used for a particular purpose
	The cellphone is the most popular device for communication.
2.　regain	/ri-GEYN/
	-to get something back again
	After the accident, the athlete is resting to regain his strength.
3.　independent	/in-di-PEN-dent/
	-not taking help or money from other people
	She studies well so she can be independent in the future.
4.　defect	/DI-fekt/
	-a fault or problem with someone or something
	She brought the laptop back to the store because it has a defect.
5.　envision	/en-VI-shen/
	-to imagine something happening, or think that something is likely to happen
	Leaders should envision a world where no one is left behind.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Blind Man Given a Chance to See

With the advent of technology, blind people are now given a chance to see. Jason Esterhuizen had lost his sight after a car accident. He never thought that he would be able to see again, but it was made possible with the use of a device. According to him, the device does not give one full and normal eyesight, but as to him, he is
already happy as it allows him to move around. Dr. Nader Pouratian, one of the
researchers who developed the new technology said that the device was geared
towards helping blind people to be independent. The device is using several parts and is also put in several parts of a person. One is placed in the brain while others are in the glasses and the clothes. All these parts are interconnected which helps users to regain sense or see some movement of lights. The device is called Orion and is still undergoing tests at the UCLA Medical Center in California and the Baylor College of Medicine in Texas. Esterhuizen is just one of the two people who were given the chance to use the device. As for him, the results have been amazing. The makers of Orion envision this device to be helpful also to people who had lost their eyesight due to disease and those who were born with defects specifically eyesight.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	How was the blind man given a chance to see?
2.	What did the device allow the man to experience?
3.	What does the maker of Orion envision?

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 device?
2.	Do you think this device will be favored by many?
3.	How will you characterize the future of this device?
4.	What do you think about artificial aids in general?
5.	Do you think there could also be disadvantages with the device?

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