American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

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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 often visit museums when you travel to new places?
Have you visited a historical museum before?

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。

access /AK-ses /

[noun] – the method or possibility of getting near to a place or person
The hotel had restricted access to the rooftop pool, allowing only guests with key cards to enter.

exhibition /ek-suh-BISH-uhn/

[ek-suh-BISH-uhn] – an event at which objects such as paintings are shown to the public, a situation in which someone shows a particular skill or quality to the public, or the act of showing these things
The museum featured a fascinating exhibition on ancient civilizations.

fancy /FAN-see/

[adjective] – decorative or complicated, or (of restaurants, stores, or hotels) expensive
The restaurant served fancy dishes prepared with the finest ingredients.

setting /SET-ing /

[noun] – the surroundings or place in which something is put
The bookshelf provided a neat and organized setting for displaying the collection of books.

wonder /WUHN-der/

[noun] – an object that causes a feeling of great surprise and admiration
The majestic waterfall was a natural wonder.

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。

The American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) in New York has a new wing called the Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation. It cost $465 million and was designed by Studio Gang. This new addition connects 20 buildings through 33 access points and has a fresh layout. Inside the Gilder Center, visitors can see insect exhibitions, a fancy restaurant, a library, classrooms, and laboratories. There is also a special place called the butterfly vivarium, where live butterflies are shown in a tropical setting. You can learn about tiny things through an interactive video called “Invisible Worlds.”

The Gilder Center is important because it helps people believe in science and learn new things. It has a beautiful entrance and blends well with the rest of the museum. It shows the museum’s commitment to research, education, and protecting our planet’s wonders. Overall, the Gilder Center is a great addition to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. It helps people explore and understand science while appreciating the beauty of nature.

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。

Visitors can learn about tiny things through an interactive video called “Invisible Worlds.”
The Gilder Center was designed by Studio Gang.
The museum was not expensive.
The Gilder Center has received criticism for its lack of accessibility features.
The Gilder Center helps people believe in science, learn new things, and showcases the museum’s commitment to research, education, and protecting our planet’s wonders.

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。

access

exhibition

fancy

setting

wonder

The art gallery hosted a fascinating __________ showcasing modern abstract paintings.
She wore a _____ dress to the elegant ball.
The Grand Canyon is a natural ______ that attracts millions of visitors each year.
In their art class, the students painted a beautiful landscape with mountains, trees, and a colorful sunset as the ______ for their masterpiece.
The security guard granted ______ to the restricted area after verifying the visitor’s identification.