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 heard about the Nobel Prize before?
- Do you think discoveries or studies can change the world?
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, interesting, or excellent enough to be noticed
The town has a notable museum with ancient art. - graciousness /GREY-shuhs-nis/
[noun ] – the quality of being kind, polite, and generous, especially to others
His graciousness made everyone feel welcome at the party. - systematic /sis-tuh-MAT-ik/
[adjective] – done using an organized and careful plan or method
The cleaner followed a systematic way to clean each room. - achievement /uh-CHEEV-muhnt/
[noun] – something good that has been done successfully through effort or skill
Winning the spelling contest was a big achievement for her. - commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt/
[noun] – a promise or strong wish to do something
The nurse showed commitment by helping patients every day.
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 2025 Nobel Prize winners were announced in early October to recognize excellent work in medicine, physics, chemistry, literature, economics, and peace categories. The Nobel Prize, first awarded in 1901, remains one of the world’s most notable honors for advancing knowledge and helping society. Five of the nine science winners were based in the United States. In Japan, chemistry laureate Susumu Kitagawa showed graciousness after being honored for studying porous materials that support clean energy projects. In Seattle, medicine winner Mary E. Brunkow received recognition for her discovery about immune tolerance, which helps doctors understand autoimmune diseases.
The Nobel committees in Sweden and Norway follow a very systematic process to choose the winners. Each winner receives a medal, diploma, and prize money as symbols of achievement and respect. Experts shared that the winners’ emotional reactions—from shock to joy—reflect their commitment to making the world a better place. The Nobel Prize continues to remind many that effort and kindness can lead to great success.
The Nobel committees in Sweden and Norway follow a very systematic process to choose the winners. Each winner receives a medal, diploma, and prize money as symbols of achievement and respect. Experts shared that the winners’ emotional reactions—from shock to joy—reflect their commitment to making the world a better place. The Nobel Prize continues to remind many that effort and kindness can lead to great success.
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 Nobel Prize 2025 winners were announced in early October.
- The Nobel Prize began in the year 1910.
- The Nobel Prize honors only achievements in medicine and chemistry.
- Five of the nine science winners were from the United States.
- Susumu Kitagawa won the peace prize in Japan.
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 | graciousness | systematic | achievement | commitment |
- His ______ to studying helped him get better grades.
- The leader showed ______ by thanking all the helpers.
- That teacher made a ______ change in her students’ progress.
- The teacher used a ______ method to teach spelling words.
- Finishing the long race felt like a great ______.