Recovering lost treasures and advocating for preservation

admin 2023年5月30日

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©Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pre-reading questions:

I will read each question. Then, please answer them.

講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。

Do you believe that lost treasures should be recovered or left undiscovered?
Do you think that the recovery of lost treasures can help us learn more about history?

Vocabulary:

I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.

単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。

cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl /

[adjective] – relating to the habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society
Learning a new language can help you understand different cultural traditions.

despite /dih-SPAHYT /

[preposition] – without taking any notice of or being influenced by; not prevented by
Despite the rain, we went to the park to play soccer.

sculpture /SKUHLP-cher/

[noun] – the art of forming solid objects that represent a thing, person, idea, etc. out of a material such as wood, clay, metal, or stone, or an object made in this way
The museum had a sculpture exhibit featuring works by local artists.

role /rohl/

[noun] – the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship
Every member of the team has an important role to play in completing the project.

fight /fahyt/

[noun] – a situation in which you use a lot of effort to defeat someone or achieve something, or to stop something happening
The students had to put up a good fight to get their voices heard by the school board.

Article reading:

Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。

Much of India’s treasure has been lost or stolen over time, leading to a sense of longing among its people. However, India’s cultural heritage sleuths have made it their mission to reclaim what rightfully belongs to their country, despite the challenges they face.

These sleuths are tasked with tracking down priceless artifacts that have been scattered across the world. Despite facing opposition from those who profit from illegal artifact trading, they have made significant strides in recent years, successfully recovering stolen items such as a Lord Ganesh bronze sculpture and a 12th-century Shiva statue. Their victories serve as a warning to those who engage in illicit trade and demonstrate the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage. Aside from artifact recovery, India’s sleuths play a vital role in creating awareness and advocating for the protection of cultural heritage.

India’s cultural heritage sleuths serve as a beacon of hope in the fight against art theft and the preservation of cultural heritage. Let us join hands and work together to protect our rich history for future generations.

True or False:

Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.

文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。

India’s cultural heritage sleuths have made it their mission to reclaim India’s lost treasures.
These sleuths face opposition from those who profit from illegal artifact trading.
India’s cultural heritage sleuths have not made any significant strides in recent years.
India’s cultural heritage sleuths have only recovered small, insignificant artifacts.
The recovered artifacts serve as a warning to those who engage in illicit trade.

Fill in the blanks:

Choose the correct word from the table then fill in the blanks.

適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。

cultural

despite

sculpture

role

fight

The teacher’s ______ is to help students learn and succeed in their studies.
The museum had an exhibit showcasing the ______ artifacts of ancient civilizations.
______ feeling tired, I stayed up late to finish my homework.
My friend is a talented artist who specializes in creating ______ from wood.
The workers’ union is planning to hold a ______ for better wages and working conditions.