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。
- Did you borrow a book from a library before?
- Have you ever found an old book at home?
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。
- notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/
[adjective] – important, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed
The museum has many notable paintings. - durable /DOOR-uh-buhl/
[adjective] – able to last a long time without becoming damaged
The chair is made from durable wood. - prestige /pre-STEEZH/
[noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something
Winning the prize gave him prestige. - immense /ih-MENS/
[adjective] – extremely large in size or degree
The mountain has immense beauty. - remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/
[adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning
The singer has a remarkable voice.
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。
In July 1943, a book titled Your Child, His Family, and Friends was borrowed from the San Antonio Public Library in Texas. In June 2025, the same book was returned after almost eighty-two years. It was found in Oregon inside a box of old belongings and was connected to Maria del Socorro Aldrete Flores, who had taken it when moving to Mexico City for work at the United States Embassy. A letter told the story of the return. At that time, the fine for late books was three cents per day, which would equal almost sixteen thousand dollars today. The library canceled fines in 2021, so the return was accepted without charge. The case received notable attention for its history.
The book stayed in good condition, showing the durable nature of printed works. It was displayed at the Central Library until August before being used for fundraising. Officials said the case was unusual but not the longest. Guinness World Records showed a book returned after 288 years. The event showed the prestige of libraries, the immense value of books, and their remarkable link across generations.
The book stayed in good condition, showing the durable nature of printed works. It was displayed at the Central Library until August before being used for fundraising. Officials said the case was unusual but not the longest. Guinness World Records showed a book returned after 288 years. The event showed the prestige of libraries, the immense value of books, and their remarkable link across generations.
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。
- A book was borrowed from the San Antonio Public Library in 1943.
- The book was returned to the library in 1982.
- The book was found in Mexico inside a box of old things.
- The fine for late books was three cents per day in 1943.
- The library accepted the return without charge because fines were still active in 2025.
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。
| notable | durable | prestige | immense | remarkable |
- The sunset over the lake was truly ______.
- The park is ______ for its tall and colorful flowers.
- The shoes are ______ enough for daily long walks.
- She gained ______ after publishing her new book.
- He showed ______ courage during the big storm.