PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. thrive | /thrahyv/ |
| -to grow, develop, or be successful | |
| Our goal is to not just survive but to thrive in the society of the future. | |
| 2. dump | /duhmp/ |
| -to put down or drop something in a careless way | |
| It is illegal to dump any waste material at the sea. | |
| 3. widespread | /WAHYD-SPRED/ |
| -distributed over a wide region, or occurring in many places or among many persons | |
| The government officials are alarmed by the widespread disease. | |
| 4. significant | /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ |
| -important and deserving of attention; of consequence: | |
| Global warming is a significant problem in our world. | |
| 5. absorb | /ab-ZAWRB/ |
| -to take something in, especially gradually | |
| Cotton quickly absorbs liquid. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Scientists Study Chernobyl Fungus as Protection Against Space Radiation
Researchers are working with a fungus that grows well in high-radiation conditions to see how it can protect astronauts traveling in space. In the areas around the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, one of the fungi being researched survived. An explosion and fire of a certain reactor in the area happened in 1986, dumping large quantities of radiation into the atmosphere. Chernobyl was the worst nuclear accident in history, which caused widespread harm to people and other living things in the surrounding area. Several forms of fungi, on the other hand, have continued to thrive in the highly radioactive environment. Melanin, a compound present in certain fungi, is being researched by scientists. It is a pigment that provides color to the skin, hair, and eyes. Melanin in the cell walls of certain fungi has been found to absorb radiation and transform it into chemical energy in experiments. An International Space Station (ISS) study is being done to see if melanin from the fungus can protect astronauts and equipment in space. However, according to one of the researchers, Radamés J.B. Cordero, radiation is a significant problem for health care professionals and patients who are exposed to the substance through medical procedures.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | What are the researchers currently working on? |
| 2. | According to the article, what pieces of evidence support that a fungus grows well in high-radiation conditions? |
| 3. | How is melanin beneficial in a highly radioactive environment? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | What is the importance of studying organisms? |
| 2. | What comes to your mind when you hear the word “fungi”? |
| 3. | In your opinion, how can this study help astronauts and health care professionals? |
| 4. | Kindly give an example of your daily activity that involves radiation. |
| 5. | If given a chance to contribute to the world of science, what other innovations do you think should be made to lessen th exposure of individuals to radiation? |
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 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
 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 |