©J.C. Vera Rodríguez
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 about ancient discoveries made by scientists and archaeologists?
- Do you think it’s possible to learn about the past by studying old bones and artifacts?
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。
- scientist /SAHY-uhn-tist /
- ancient /EYN-shuhnt/
- remain /ri-MEYN/
- mystery /MIS-tuh-ree/
- purpose /PUR-puhs/
[noun] – an expert who studies or works in one of the sciences
The scientist conducted experiments to better understand the behavior of the newly discovered species.
[adjective] – of or from a long time ago, having lasted for a very long time
Ancient civilizations left behind fascinating artifacts that give us a glimpse into their lives.
[verb] – to stay in the same place or in the same condition
The old castle remains a popular tourist attraction.
[noun] – something strange or not known that has not yet been explained or understood
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of the treasure has intrigued many for years.
[noun] – why you do something or why something exists
The purpose of this machine is to make our work more efficient.
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。
Scientists from the University of Bern, Switzerland, made an astonishing discovery in southern Spain, uncovering the secrets of ancient people who lived in the Cueva de los Marmoles near Granada between 5,000 BC and 2,000 BC. Initially, these people were buried, but their bones were later repurposed as tools, shedding light on our ancient history. The study reveals post-mortem changes in these ancient bones, such as fractures and scrapes, suggesting possible use as tools or for rituals, though the exact reasons remain a mystery.Some call these head bones “skull cups,” but we’re uncertain about their purpose since no written stories exist. This discovery parallels findings in nearby caves dating back to around 4,000 BC, revealing ancient burial customs. While the reasons remain a mystery, it might have been a way to remember the past and build a stronger community. Interestingly, these bone changes were made by people who knew the deceased when they were alive. Cueva de los Marmoles is a crucial site in this region’s history, providing insights into our past.
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。
- Scientists from the University of Bern made a remarkable discovery in southern Spain.
- The people who lived in the Cueva de los Marmoles were never buried.
- The study revealed post-mortem changes in the ancient bones, such as fractures and scrapes, suggesting possible use as tools or for rituals.
- The exact reasons behind the bone modifications in the article are fully understood.
- Cueva de los Marmoles provides insights into the region’s past and is an unimportant historical site.
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。
| scientist | ancient | remain | mystery | purpose |
- The primary ____________ of this experiment is to test the hypothesis.
- The ____________ artifacts discovered in the cave date back thousands of years.
- The ____________ of the ancient civilization’s disappearance has puzzled historians for centuries.
- Only a few fragments of the manuscript ____________ after the fire.
- The ____________ conducted groundbreaking research in the field of genetics.