PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. time-honored | /TAHYM-on-erd/ |
| -considered classic or important because of having existed for many years | |
| The time-honored tradition has been practiced in the country. | |
| 2. rigorous | /RIG-er-uhs/ |
| -severe or difficult, especially because at a high level | |
| The recent pandemic has called for more rigorous training of the workers who screen passengers entering airport terminals. | |
| 3. visual effects | /VIZH-oo-uhl i-FEKTS/ |
| -the process by which imagery is created or manipulated outside the context of a live action shot in filmmaking and video production | |
| The film “Gravity” is my favorite because of its realistic visual effects. | |
| 4. buff | /buhf/ |
| -a person who knows a lot about and is very interested in a particular subject | |
| Mark and Ben are Marvel buffs. | |
| 5. academy | /uh-KAD-uh-mee/ |
| -an organization intended to protect and develop arts, science, language, etc. | |
| The nominees are also decided by the academy to protect the integrity of the awards. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Jaws’ Shark Arrives at Motion Picture Museum
The terrifying creature from the 1975 American film “Jaws” has found a permanent home in Los Angeles. Bruce is a 45-year-old shark with a length of 7.6 meters and a weight of 547 kilograms. On the set of Steven Spielberg’s time-honored film, Bruce was known for being rigorous to work with. Making him ready to perform was a huge challenge. Years of preparation went into the project, which included a seven-month renovation by visual effects and makeup artist Greg Nicotero. The museum plans to open its doors to the public at the end of April 2021. Since the museum anticipates a significant number of visitors, Bruce will be placed in a spot where the general public will see him for free. Nearly 50 years after making children and adults scared of sea creatures, Bruce is now taking movie buffs to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, as the museum’s largest object to date. “We plan on having Bruce greet our visitors for as long as we can keep him up there,” the museum’s director Bill Kramer said, hoping that the creature will make people interested in the history of visual effects and how the shark was created.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | In what year was the film “Jaws” released? |
| 2. | How long and heavy is the 45-year-old shark Bruce? |
| 3. | What does museum director Bill Kramer hope for the public after they witness Bruce? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | If given a chance, are you willing to see Bruce at the museum? Why or why not? |
| 2. | In your opinion, what would be the relevance of Bruce’s transfer to the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures? |
| 3. | What classic movie is your favorite? Please tell me more about it. |
| 4. | In your opinion, are classic movies better than new ones? Why or why not? |
| 5. | If you were to produce or direct your own film that would use visual effects, what would it be all about? |
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 |
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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 |