©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago 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。
- Have you ever visited a museum that showed dinosaur fossils or bones?
- Have you ever seen a science program on TV or the internet?
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。
- preserve /pri-ZURV/
[verb] – to keep something as it is, especially to prevent it from being damaged or destroyed
The museum works hard to preserve old paintings. - visible /VIZ-uh-buhl/
[adjective] – able to be seen
The moon is visible in the night sky. - detail /dih-TEYL/
[noun] – a single piece of information or fact about something
The teacher asked for more details about the story. - knowledge /NOL-ij/
[noun] – understanding of or information about a subject that a person gets by experience or study
Reading books helps more knowledge about the world. - history /HIS-tuh-ree/
[noun] – all the events that happened in the past
We study history to learn about ancient people.
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。
Scientists in eastern Wyoming discovered two ancient dinosaur mummies that give important information about prehistoric life. The discovery happened in a place called the “mummy zone,” known for its well-kept fossils. These duck-billed dinosaurs lived around 70 million years ago. Their bodies did not rot or dry up but turned into fossils after death. Experts said that fine clay quickly covered the bodies and helped to preserve the skin. The finding is helpful because it supports further research about how fossils are formed and how ancient animals lived.
Researchers also found that tiny living organisms called microbes played a role in keeping the fossils safe. The skin and scales stayed visible after millions of years, showing strong detail that helped scientists imagine the dinosaurs’ real appearance. The study gives new knowledge about the Earth’s early history and shows how natural conditions can protect animals even after death.
Researchers also found that tiny living organisms called microbes played a role in keeping the fossils safe. The skin and scales stayed visible after millions of years, showing strong detail that helped scientists imagine the dinosaurs’ real appearance. The study gives new knowledge about the Earth’s early history and shows how natural conditions can protect animals even after death.
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。
- Scientists found ancient dinosaur mummies in eastern Wyoming.
- The dinosaurs lived around 7 million years ago.
- The fossils were found in a place called the “mummy zone.”
- The dinosaurs’ bodies rotted quickly after death.
- Fine clay helped preserve the dinosaurs’ skin.
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。
| preserve | visible | detail | knowledge | history |
- The castle has a long and interesting ______.
- People plant trees to ______ clean air.
- My name is ______ on the paper.
- Please check every ______ before sending the report.
- Students gain ______ from their teachers.