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 used AI to help you write something?
- Do you think AI can write as creatively as a human author?
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。
- generation /jen-uh-REY-shuhn/
- poetry /POH-i-tree/
- essay /ES-ey/
- anxious /ANGK-shuhs/
- relaxed /ri-LAKST/
[noun] – groups of individuals born and living at the same time
Different generations often have varying perspectives on technology.
[noun] – literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm
She enjoys reading poetry in her free time.
[noun] – a short piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one done by students as part of the work for a course
Her essays often explore themes of identity and belonging.
[adjective] – worried and nervous
He felt anxious about the upcoming exam.
[adjective] – feeling calm, at ease, and free from stress or worry
After the vacation, she felt more relaxed and ready to work.
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。
Canadian author Margaret Atwood, now 84, recently discussed her writing career and views on artificial intelligence (AI) in an interview in Denmark, where she received the Hans Christian Andersen Literature Award. Atwood reassured her audience that she is not concerned about AI’s growing influence in creative fields, even though younger generations may worry about it. Since beginning her career with her first poetry collection in 1961 and her first novel, “The Edible Woman,” in 1969, Atwood has published over 60 works, including novels, children’s books, and essays. She loves writing, and this joy is reflected in her extensive output. After reviewing AI-generated writing in her name last year, Atwood described it as “really bad,” highlighting the technology’s limitations, especially in poetry and fiction. While younger artists, like graphic designers, might feel anxious about AI’s potential, Atwood feels relaxed. She believes AI cannot convincingly replicate human creativity. Her famous dystopian novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” has gained renewed interest since Donald Trump’s election in 2016, resulting in increased sales and a sequel, “The Testaments,” in 2019. Atwood is currently writing a memoir, humorously planning to include both minor mishaps and major challenges.
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。
- Margaret Atwood is very worried about AI’s influence on creative work.
- Margaret Atwood’s first poetry collection was published in 1961.
- Margaret Atwood described AI-generated writing as “really good.”
- Younger artists, like graphic designers, feel relaxed about AI.
- “The Handmaid’s Tale” is one of Margaret Atwood’s famous novels.
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。
generations | poetry | essays | anxious | relaxed |
- The student submitted three __________ for her literature class this semester.
- The yoga class helped her feel more __________ and centered.
- The collection features __________ from various cultures.
- She felt _________ waiting for her job interview results.
- The festival celebrated the contributions of past __________ to the community.