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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 visited a museum or an art gallery that showcased old paintings or sculptures?
- Do you know or are you familiar with any famous artworks or renowned paintings?
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。
- statue /STACH-oo/
- damage /DAM-ij/
- frame /freym/
- certain /SUR-tn/
- hidden /HID-n/
[noun] – an object made from a hard material, especially stone or metal, to look like a person or animal
The museum displayed a beautiful marble statue of a Greek goddess.
[noun] – harm or injury
The painting suffered water damage due to a leak in the gallery’s roof.
[noun] – a border that surrounds and supports a picture, door, or window
The ornate golden frame beautifully complemented the artwork in the gallery.
[adjective] – particular but not named or described
Only certain guests were invited to the exclusive event at the mansion.
[adjective] – not easily seen or noticed
The hidden door led to a secret room in the old castle.
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 Vatican Museums take care of many precious old things, like famous paintings and special statues. Recently, they have been fixing an old painting by Moretto. It was a big job because they had to repair damage from dampness and make the painting and its fancy frame look nice again. Since they have been around for a hundred years, they invited important people to see how they saved these old treasures.This event was special because only certain people could see how they saved these old treasures. Francesca Persegati, the boss, explained that fixing old art always changes. Sometimes mistakes happen because previous fixers did not know enough. She said it is super important to understand the science behind art materials. They use cool tests like ultraviolet and infrared scans before fixing anything to check for hidden changes or drawings. To help visitors understand better, they placed QR codes near 37 artworks. This way, people can learn how these precious old things are saved and grow to appreciate them even more.
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 Vatican Museums safeguard numerous valuable artifacts, including renowned paintings and unique statues.
- Restoration work was undertaken on an old painting by Moretto at the Vatican Museums due to damage caused by dampness.
- QR codes were placed near only a few artworks, limiting visitor access to information about restoration processes.
- The Vatican Museums invited young artists rather than important people to witness the restoration efforts on the old treasures.
- Francesca Persegati, an authority at the Vatican Museums, highlighted the importance of understanding the science behind art materials for restoration purposes.
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。
| statue | damage | frame | certain | hidden |
- Restoration work was needed to repair the __________ caused by scratches on the ancient sculpture.
- The secret code was known only to __________ members of the team.
- The town square was adorned with a bronze __________ of a famous historical figure.
- She discovered a __________ compartment in the antique desk.
- He crafted a wooden __________ to encase the old photograph, preserving it for years to come.