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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 before?
- Do you know what “digital art” means?
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。
- builder /BIL-der/
- central /SEN-truhl /
- culture /KUHL-cher/
- experience /ik-SPEER-ee-uhns /
- beauty /BYOO-tee /
[noun] – a person whose job it is to make buildings
The skilled builder constructed a sturdy bridge across the river.
[adjective] – in, at, from, or near the center or most important part of something
The central park in the city is a favorite spot for picnics.
[noun] – the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time
The museum celebrates the rich culture of the indigenous people.
[noun] – (the process of getting) knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things
The virtual reality game offers an immersive experience for players.
[noun] – the quality of being pleasing and attractive, especially to look at
The garden displays the beauty of vibrant flowers in full bloom.
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。
In the busy heart of Tokyo’s newest big area, below the tallest building, a team of builders and digital artists is quickly making an amazing museum. The team is called teamLab, and they previously made a museum with a lot of visitors. Now, they’re creating a new one in central Tokyo, set to open in February. The new museum is part of the Azabudai Hills complex. The company Mori Building is helping with this, and they want to mix culture with their buildings. The museum, called teamLab’s Borderless Museum, is a special place where digital art pieces mix together. It was closed last year for changes.The teamLab is also making new things for the museum, like a projection of blooming flowers and a room with twinkling lights. The Mori JP Tower, a very tall building, is part of this too. It is surrounded by shops, houses, medical places, and a school. The founder of teamLab, Toshiyuki Inoko, wants people to have a special experience in the museum, where digital art shows the beauty of things flowing together.
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 team creating the museum in Tokyo is named teamLab.
- The museum in central Tokyo is set to open in January.
- The museum is part of the Azabudai Hills complex.
- The Mori Building is not involved in the development of the museum.
- The founder of teamLab, Toshiyuki Inoko, wants people to experience the continuity of digital art in the museum.
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。
| builder | central | culture | experience | beauty |
- Learning about the customs and traditions of a society helps one understand its rich _________.
- A skilled _________ is essential for constructing a sturdy and safe building.
- Many artists strive to capture the inherent _________ of their paintings and sculptures.
- The capital city is often considered the _________ hub of a country, where major decisions are made.
- Traveling to new places provides an opportunity for a unique and eye-opening _________.