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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。
- Have you ever heard of an auction?
- What kinds of items do you think can be sold at an auction?
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。
- collection /kuh-LEK-shuhn/
- recently /REE-suhnt-lee/
- item /AY-tuhm/
- generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/
- cultural /KUHL-cher-uhl/
[noun] – a group of objects or works of art that are kept together, often for display or study
She had a remarkable collection of vintage comic books.
[adverb] – in the near or immediate past; not long ago
I met her recently at a friend’s party.
[noun] – a single thing, often one of a list or collection of things
I need to buy a few household items from the store.
[noun] – likely the next set of family members who will inherit a certain thing
My grandfather passed down his antique pocket watch to me, and I hope to pass it on to the next generation in our family one day.
[adjective] – relating to the arts, customs, and social behavior of a particular society, group, or place
Learning about different cultural traditions can be very enriching.
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。
A remarkable Rothschild family collection of art, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and silver, dating to the 19th century, was sold at Christie’s New York for a staggering $62.6 million after being held privately for years. The French Rothschild family recently sold remarkable items, like a 17th-century painting, “A Young Woman Holding a Hare with a Boy at a Window,” for over $7 million, and a 1st-century AD Roman Sardonyx cameo portrait of Emperor Claudius for nearly $116,000 in New York. This sale reflects a shift in their collection management as they aim to share their rich heritage with the world. The first-ever North American display of the French Rothschild family’s artwork at a special auction showcased luxurious furniture, ceramics, silver, tapestries, and jewelry. The sale, though mysterious in its motive, may be linked to an effort to refresh their collection for the next generation. This event offered a unique chance to own a piece of their renowned history, revealing the family’s celebrated wealth and cultural significance.
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。
- The Rothschild family collection of art, furniture, jewelry, ceramics, and silver was sold for $62.6 million at Christie’s New York.
- The French Rothschild family recently sold a 21st-century painting for over $7 million in New York.
- The French Rothschild family sold a 1st-century AD Roman Sardonyx cameo portrait of Emperor Claudius for nearly $116,000 in New York.
- The Rothschild family held their collection privately for many years.
- The sale of the Rothschild family’s collection is motivated by a desire to refresh it for the next generation.
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。
| collection | recently | item | generation | cultural |
- The museum showcases various ______ artifacts from around the world.
- The company introduced a new product ______.
- The museum’s ______ of ancient artifacts is truly impressive.
- The agenda for the meeting included several important ______.
- The old farmhouse has been in our family for ______, and my cousins and I are the next generation who will take care of it.