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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 already tried babysitting?
- Do babies learn about objects early?
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。
- clear /KLEER/
[adjective] – easy to understand or see
The picture was clear and easy to see. - strong /STRAWNG/
[adjective] – more powerful or effective
The baby showed stronger brain activity. - important /im-PAWR-tnt/
[adjective] – necessary or useful
The study is important for doctors. - safe /SEYF/
[adjective] – protected from danger
The babies stayed safe in the scanner. - calm /Calm /KAHM//
[adjective] – relaxed and not nervous
The baby stayed calm during the test.
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。
A new study shows that babies can tell the difference between objects at two months old. Scientists studied 130 babies while they were awake and looking at pictures. The research was published in Nature Neuroscience. The babies saw animals, trees, and everyday things. The goal was to learn how early babies start to understand the world.
Scientists used brain scans to watch how babies reacted to the pictures. The scans showed clear changes in the brain when babies looked at animals or objects. Many babies came back at nine months, and their brains showed stronger responses. The study was important because it helps experts learn about early thinking. Scientists made the babies feel safe and calm by using soft bean bags and big pictures. Researchers hope this work will help children grow and learn better in the future.
Scientists used brain scans to watch how babies reacted to the pictures. The scans showed clear changes in the brain when babies looked at animals or objects. Many babies came back at nine months, and their brains showed stronger responses. The study was important because it helps experts learn about early thinking. Scientists made the babies feel safe and calm by using soft bean bags and big pictures. Researchers hope this work will help children grow and learn better in the future.
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。
- Babies cannot recognize objects until one year old.
- Scientists studied 130 babies.
- Babies were asleep during the test.
- Brain responses became stronger at nine months.
- Scientists want to help child learning.
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。
| clear | stronger | important | safe | calm |
- Soft music helps people feel ______.
- The teacher gave ______ instructions in class.
- Practice makes reading ______.
- Sleep is ______ for children.
- Parents want children to feel ______