PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. uncover | /uhn-KHUV-er/ |
| -to discover something secret or hidden | |
| Scientists aim to uncover the secrets of our world. | |
| 2. claim | /kleym/ |
| -to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people might not believe it | |
| The contestant claims that he won the competition. | |
| 3. analysis | /uh-NAL-uh-sis/ |
| -the process or method of studying the nature of something | |
| Several researchers made an analysis about the specimens they’ve found. | |
| 4. gather | /GATH-er/ |
| -to bring together or assemble from various places, sources, or people; collect gradually | |
| Scholars must gather enough evidence to prove their hypothesis. | |
| 5. process | /PROS-es/ |
| -a systematic series of actions directed to some end | |
| You must follow the process of applying for a license. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Scientists Discover 7,000-year-old Tools Off Australia’s West Coast
Archaeologists claim to have uncovered the country’s first underwater archeological sites off Australia’s west coast. The archaeological sites are thought to be 7,000 years old and the area where they were discovered was once dry ground. The two ancient sites are now submerged in the Dampier Archipelago island group, as discovered by divers from Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia. The area was also well-known for its ancient history and rock carvings. However, the two sites are the first confirmed underwater locations in Australia and the surrounding area that contain signs of human culture. Scientists have also found thousand-year-old cutting and grinding tools in the sites. The data gathered from the finding is being used to determine the age of the objects. The radiocarbon dating process and an analysis of sea-level changes, on the other hand, suggest that the areas are at least 7,000 years old. Archaeologists claim that researching the hundreds of uncovered artifacts will help them better understand Australia’s aboriginal people’s history and technological progress.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | Where are the two archeological sites discovered and what is their current status? |
| 2. | What pieces of evidence suggest the two sites underwater were previously civilized? |
| 3. | How are the data gathered used by the researchers? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | What is your opinion about the archaeologists’ findings? |
| 2. | Do you believe that more underwater locations around the world are submerged? Why or why not? |
| 3. | In your opinion, will the scientists know the exact age of the unearthed artifacts? Please explain your answer. |
| 4. | What do you know about radiocarbon dating processing? |
| 5. | What is the importance of studying ancient artifacts? |
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 |