PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. steadily | /STED-i-lee/ |
| -in a way that moves constantly and at an even pace or in the same direction | |
| My steadily improving scores prove my determination. | |
| 2. substantial | /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ |
| -of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc. | |
| A substantial amount of money is required in opening a business. | |
| 3. deficit | /DEF-uh-sit/ |
| -a lack or shortage; deficiency | |
| Carlos’ doctor noted a deficit in his calorie intake. | |
| 4. rate | /reyt/ |
| -a certain quantity or amount of one thing considered in relation to a unit of another thing and used as a standard or measure | |
| A high rate of the disease’s cases occurred. | |
| 5. boost | /boost/ |
| -to increase; raise | |
| She helped her friend boost her confidence. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
US Scientists: Honeybees Show Improvement After Bad Year
According to a recent report, the American honeybee population is steadily recovering after experiencing substantial declines. Between October 1, 2019, and March 31, 2020, beekeepers in the United States lost a mere 22.2 percent of their honeybee colonies. This is less than the 28.6% deficit observed on average during the winter season. According to the survey, winter 2019’s deficit was the second-lowest in 14 years of study. Researchers discovered that the loss in the recent winter was smaller than that of 2018-2019 when a reported 37.7% of colonies died off. The losses occurred after that season, with beekeepers noting a 32 percent loss rate in the summer of 2019. The rate was notably higher than the summer failure average of 21.6 percent. According to experts, honeybee colonies typically have good years after poor ones. Keith Delaplane, an insect researcher, says that beekeepers in the United States can move their colonies to weather-resistant areas during the winter to boost their chances of survival.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | What is the recent report found about the American honeybee population? |
| 2. | Describe the state of the honeybee population last winter. |
| 3. | What advice did researcher Keith Delaplane give to barkeepers? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | What can you say about the improvement of honeybee population in the US? |
| 2. | What are the benefits of the honeybee population’s improvement? |
| 3. | In your opinion, should honeybees be protected and populated? Why or why not? |
| 4. | How does weather affect the population of certain species? |
| 5. | What can we do to help cultivate the population of certain species? |
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 |