PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. identify | /ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/ |
| -to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists | |
| The child was able to correctly identify the flags of different countries. | |
| 2. relevance | /REL-uh-vuhns/ |
| -the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about | |
| I can’t see the relevance of his comment to the debate. | |
| 3. presence | /PREZ-uhns/ |
| -the fact that someone or something is in a place | |
| The presence of the jury made them more nervous. | |
| 4. promising | /PROM-uh-sing/ |
| -Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable | |
| Ken is a promising young athlete. | |
| 5. institution | /in-sti-TOO-shuhn/ |
| -a large and important organization, such as a university or bank | |
| Oxford University is a respected institution. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Progress Made in Identification, Prevention of Brain Diseases
Progress is being made as scientists are now close to having a blood test that can identify possible signs of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases. This draws relevance from a recent study that showed that with the conduct of healthy behavior, the disease can be prevented, even with the presence of genes raising the risk. Doctors are aiming for a more regular test as brain scans and spinal fluid are more costly and difficult to do. So far, the result of the studies has been very promising. About 50 million people are suffering from dementia, its most common type is Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for this disease. Treatment can only lessen the pain experienced by the patient. Thus, doctors want to identify the signs, through a blood test rather than subjective skills, at the earliest stage to prevent it as early as possible. Studies conducted by different institutions have shown that with good habits and a healthy lifestyle, the risk of getting dementia is lessened. Furthermore, even if genetic risks are present, one’s chances can still be improved through healthy habits. Thus, one should do away with worrying about the genetic risks and be more focused on living a healthy life.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | What diseases can be identified by the blood test according to the article? |
| 2. | Why do doctors target for a more regular test? |
| 3. | How can dementia risks be lessened? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | What are the advantages of having these tests as early as possible? |
| 2. | Do you think this blood test will be 100% accurate? Explain your answer. |
| 3. | What comes to your mind when you hear the word “dementia”? |
| 4. | Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle? Why or why not? |
| 5. | What does the quote “Prevention is better than cure” mean? |
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 |