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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。
- Do museums show old paintings?
- Can technology help people study art?
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。
- painting /PEYN-ting/
[noun] – a picture made with paint
The museum has a large painting on the wall. - museum /myoo-ZEE-uhm/
[noun] – a place where important objects from history or art are kept
The class visited the museum during the school trip. - artist /AHR-tist/
[noun] – a person who creates paintings, drawings, or sculptures
The artist finished the work after many weeks. - study /STUHD-ee/
[noun] – careful examination of something to learn more about it
The study helped experts understand the painting. - history /HIS-tuh-ree/
[noun] – events that happened in the past
Students learn about world history in school.
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 painting once believed not to be made by Rembrandt has now been confirmed as the work of the famous Dutch artist. The painting, called “Vision of Zacharias in the Temple,” was created in 1633 in Amsterdam. The artwork was hidden from the public for many years after a collector bought it in 1961. Experts at the Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands recently announced the discovery. The painting will soon appear in the museum so visitors can see the rare work.
Experts completed a long study of the painting using modern technology. Special scans showed details of the wood and paint used by the artist. The materials matched those used in other works by Rembrandt. The painting shows a story from the Bible. In the scene, the angel Gabriel appears to the priest Zacharias and tells him that a son will be born. The discovery adds important knowledge to the history of the famous artist and gives museums new information about paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.
Experts completed a long study of the painting using modern technology. Special scans showed details of the wood and paint used by the artist. The materials matched those used in other works by Rembrandt. The painting shows a story from the Bible. In the scene, the angel Gabriel appears to the priest Zacharias and tells him that a son will be born. The discovery adds important knowledge to the history of the famous artist and gives museums new information about paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.
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 painting was created in Amsterdam.
- Experts always believed the painting was by Rembrandt.
- The painting was hidden for many years.
- Technology helped experts study the painting.
- The painting shows a story from the Bible.
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。
| painting | museum | artist | study | history |
- The ______ shows many famous artworks.
- Rembrandt was a famous ______.
- Experts completed a long ______ of the artwork.
- The ______ shows an angel visiting a priest.
- The discovery adds new knowledge to art ______.