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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?
- Do you know any famous pyramids or archaeological sites in 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。
- significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/
[adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed or have an effect
The teacher gave a significant smile after the test. - informative /in-FAWR-muh-tiv/
[adjective] – giving useful facts or information about something
The museum tour was very informative for the students. - detailed /dih-TEYLD/
[adjective] – giving many facts or much information about something
The guide gave a detailed plan for the trip. - meaningful /MEE-ning-fuhl/
[adjective] – useful, serious, or important; having a clear purpose or meaning
The gift from my friend was very meaningful. - memorable /MEM-er-uh-buhl/
[adjective] – something worth remembering or easily remembered
Their school trip to the zoo was a memorable 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。
Cuicuilco is an ancient archaeological site found in southern Mexico City. It was once the center of a flourishing civilization between 400 and 200 B.C. The area is now surrounded by modern roads and buildings but still shows a significant part of Mexico’s long history. The site has a large circular pyramid believed to be used for fire god rituals. The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) organizes monthly tours that cost around 260 pesos. Each tour is led by archaeologists who share informative and detailed facts about how ancient people lived. The word “Cuicuilco” means “the place where songs and dances are made” in the Nahua language, showing its deep link to art and community.
INAH began guided tours in 1957 to make archaeological research more meaningful and open to the public. Historians say these tours are a memorable way to connect the past and present and to appreciate Mexico’s cultural roots.
INAH began guided tours in 1957 to make archaeological research more meaningful and open to the public. Historians say these tours are a memorable way to connect the past and present and to appreciate Mexico’s cultural roots.
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。
- Cuicuilco is found in southern Mexico City.
- The site was built between 400 and 200 A.D.
- The area is surrounded by mountains and forests.
- INAH organizes monthly tours for visitors.
- Each tour is free for all students.
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。
| significant | informative | detailed | meaningful | memorable |
- The concert was ______ because of the beautiful songs.
- The new bridge made a ______ change in the city.
- The map shows ______ roads and rivers.
- The news show was ______ and easy to understand.
- The students had a ______ talk about kindness.