PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. regard | /ri-GAHRD / |
| -to consider or have an opinion about something or someone | |
| Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children. | |
| 2. draw | /dro/ |
| -to attract someone to a place or person | |
| The screaming of the girl draw the attention of her neighbors. | |
| 3. conduct | /kan-DAKT/ |
| -to organize and perform a particular activity | |
| The organization was able to conduct a benefit concert for the children. | |
| 4. identify | /ay-DEN-ti-fay/ |
| -to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
| The characteristics of the suspect need to be identified. | |
| 5. eager | /I-ger/ |
| -wanting to do or have something very much | |
| The students are very eager to learn English. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Research Finds Secrets of the “Girl with a Pearl Earring”
Researchers have used high technology to learn about Vermeer’s painting.
The painting is called “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” Vermeer is popular and regarded as a master of his craft. In the sixteenth century, he worked during the Dutch Golden Age of painting. The identity of the mysterious woman in the painting has remained a mystery despite the researchers’ efforts. They have, however, disclosed critical details about how Vermeer created the painting, which is often referred to as the Dutch “Mona Lisa”. A close inspection was conducted and revealed the origins of some of the painting’s pigments. The white in the earring comes from lead mined in northern England’s Peak District. The blue is made of a valuable Afghan stone.
Insects that live on cactus plants in Mexico and South America produce the red.
The research project was led by Abbie Vandivere. She was shocked because the blue color was more precious than gold in the 17th century. The results reveal knowledge about Vermeer’s materials, and also reveal information about Dutch and international trade in the seventeenth century, according to Vandivere. Vermeer painted the girl on a piece of cloth in a particular order, according to the report.
Infrared imaging also identified that Vermeer started the painting with brown and black paint. He then worked from the green backdrop to the foreground, drawing the girl’s outline in black lines. Unfortunately, the girl has not disclosed her true identity, but the researchers are eager to search for ways to learn more about her.
The painting is called “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” Vermeer is popular and regarded as a master of his craft. In the sixteenth century, he worked during the Dutch Golden Age of painting. The identity of the mysterious woman in the painting has remained a mystery despite the researchers’ efforts. They have, however, disclosed critical details about how Vermeer created the painting, which is often referred to as the Dutch “Mona Lisa”. A close inspection was conducted and revealed the origins of some of the painting’s pigments. The white in the earring comes from lead mined in northern England’s Peak District. The blue is made of a valuable Afghan stone.
Insects that live on cactus plants in Mexico and South America produce the red.
The research project was led by Abbie Vandivere. She was shocked because the blue color was more precious than gold in the 17th century. The results reveal knowledge about Vermeer’s materials, and also reveal information about Dutch and international trade in the seventeenth century, according to Vandivere. Vermeer painted the girl on a piece of cloth in a particular order, according to the report.
Infrared imaging also identified that Vermeer started the painting with brown and black paint. He then worked from the green backdrop to the foreground, drawing the girl’s outline in black lines. Unfortunately, the girl has not disclosed her true identity, but the researchers are eager to search for ways to learn more about her.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | What came with the popularity of the painting ‘Girl with a Pearl Earrings’? |
| 2. | What were the researchers able to learn after having a closer look at the painting? |
| 3. | How was the blue pigment characterized by the researchers? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | Who do you think is the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’? |
| 2. | What can be concluded from the fact that the blue pigment used in the painting was a valuable thing? |
| 3. | Why do you think researchers got drawn to the painting? |
| 4. | How do you think people from their time appreciated this painting? |
| 5. | What message do you think this painting is trying to portray? |
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 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 |