©(Michael Pittman via AP)
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 think art is important for understanding history?
- Are you interested in learning about ancient life?
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。
- hidden /HID-n/
- forearm /FAWR-ahrm/
- pattern /PAT-ern/
- appear /uh-PEER/
- damage /DAM-ij/
[adjective] – not visible or easily seen; concealed
Researchers discovered hidden fossils beneath layers of volcanic ash.
[noun] – the lower part of the arm, between the wrist and the elbow
The artist painted intricate designs on the model’s forearms for the fashion show.
[noun] – any regularly repeated arrangement, especially a design made from repeated lines, shapes, or colors on a surface
The designer created unique patterns for the new line of clothing.
[verb] – to become visible or come into sight
A rainbow appeared in the sky after the heavy rainstorm.
[noun] – to cause harm or injury to something
Improper handling can damage delicate museum artifacts.
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。
Tattoos have been a part of human culture and art for over 5,000 years. Recently, researchers used laser technology to find hidden tattoos on mummies from Peru’s Chancay culture, which existed around 1250 A.D., before the Inca Empire. They studied about 100 mummies and found tattoos mostly on hands, knuckles, and forearms. Four mummies had detailed patterns, including triangles and diamonds. These tattoos were invisible to the eye but appeared when lasers made the skin glow. This research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and shows how technology can help us learn about the past. These tattoos are more than just art. Experts say they reveal important information about ancient cultures, like their beliefs and social systems. Michael Pittman, a researcher, said the tattoos were as skillfully made as modern ones. Archaeologists Lars Krutak and Martin Smith believe studying tattoos helps us understand ancient art and culture better, along with other crafts like pottery and textiles. Laser imaging is also helpful because it does not damage fragile artifacts, making it an important tool for studying history.
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。
- Researchers found tattoos on mummies using X-ray technology.
- The mummies with tattoos came from the Inca Empire.
- Most of the tattoos were on the hands, knuckles, and forearms.
- The tattoos only showed simple lines without any shapes.
- Experts believe tattoos can reveal information about ancient beliefs and social systems.
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。
| hidden | forearms | patterns | appeared | damage |
- Injuries to the __________ are common among rock climbers due to intense gripping.
- The team found __________ messages encrypted in the ancient manuscript.
- Heavy rains can __________ crops, affecting the agricultural yield.
- Ancient pottery often features geometric __________ that reflect cultural traditions.
- The rare bird __________ briefly on the tree before flying away.