Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）Lesson7 : Scientists Aim to Explore Area of Life 1000 Meter Under the Sea

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

1.　exploration	/ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/
	-an act or instance of exploring or investigating; examination.
	The ghost town in the South will be part of the exploration.
2.　examine	/ig-ZAM-in/
	-to observe, test, or investigate
	The intern has examined the case study for two weeks.
3.　intention	/in-TEN-shuhn/
	-the end or object intended; purpose
	His intention was misinterpreted by his colleagues.
4.　flourish	/FLUR-ish/
	-to be in a vigorous state; thrive:
	Succulents flourish in hot and dry weather conditions.
5.　sufficient	/suh-FISH-uhnt/
	-adequate for the purpose; enough
	The basketball team had sufficient time to prepare for the game.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Scientists, to study marine life 1000 meter under the sea

A sea exploration 1000 meter underwater is in the works as a team of scientists aims to examine unexplored parts of the ocean with the intention of discovering new marine life and observing how pollution and climate change affect undersea ecosystems.

The scientists target the “Midnight Zone” of the Indian Ocean where light can no longer penetrate but life still flourishes. Most sea animals that live below 1,000 meters are believed to be bioluminescent, which means they glow in the dark. Sensors and mapping technology will be used to find new organisms and observe the seabed. Plastic pollution and the effects of climate change will be part of the study.

Limiting Factor, an advanced deep-sea submarine, will be used in this exploration. This submarine is designed to hold out against the huge pressure in the deepest corners of the ocean. It also carries sufficient emergency oxygen that can last up to 96 hours. The said expedition will run for about five weeks.

PART C_1

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

PART C_2

1.	How deep will the team of scientists go undersea?
2.	What are the objectives of the said exploration?
3.	What does bioluminescent mean?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	Do you think the said sea exploration is necessary?
2.	How can this project help fight climate change?
3.	What other kinds of technology do you think will be useful in this exploration?
4.	Would you be interested to participate in this kind of project?
5.	In your opinion, what environmental problem should be prioritized?

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

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