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 |
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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 |