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 heard of any recent discoveries?
- Do archaeologists look for artifacts when making discoveries?
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。
- archaeologist /ahr-kee-OL-uh-jist/
- gesture /JES-cher/
- unique /yoo-NEEK/
- possibility /pos-uh-BIL-i-tee/
- approval /uh-PROO-vuhl/
[noun] – a person who studies human history by digging up objects from the past
The archaeologist found an ancient pot in the ground.
[noun] – a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, to express meaning
She made a gesture with her hand to say hello.
[adjective] – being the only one of its kind; different from everything else
This unique stone is found only in one country.
[noun ] – a chance that something may happen or be true
There is a possibility of rain tomorrow.
[noun] – permission or agreement for something to happen
The manager gave her approval for the project.
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 recent discovery at the Angkor temple complex in Cambodia has gained considerable attention. Archaeologists found the torso of a Buddha statue at the Ta Prohm temple. The torso, standing 1.16 meters tall, is believed to date back to the 12th or 13th century and features the Bayon art style, linked to the Bayon temple. This find is important because it may match a Buddha head discovered in 1927. Experts believe that 29 fragments found nearby are parts of the same statue. The left-hand gesture of the statue is also said to be unique in Khmer art, adding to its significance.
This discovery opens the possibility of reconstructing the statue, with the only missing part being the right hand. Archaeologists plan to request approval from the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts to reassemble and display the statue. The Angkor site, covering 400 square kilometers, is a major archaeological site and draws almost a million visitors annually. Preserving such artifacts is seen as vital for both historical research and tourism, a key element of Cambodia’s economy.
This discovery opens the possibility of reconstructing the statue, with the only missing part being the right hand. Archaeologists plan to request approval from the Minister of Culture and Fine Arts to reassemble and display the statue. The Angkor site, covering 400 square kilometers, is a major archaeological site and draws almost a million visitors annually. Preserving such artifacts is seen as vital for both historical research and tourism, a key element of Cambodia’s economy.
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。
- Archaeologists found the torso of a Buddha statue at Angkor.
- The torso is thought to date back to the 12th or 13th century.
- The Buddha statue was discovered at the Ta Prohm temple.
- Experts believe that the fragments found nearby are parts of the same statue.
- The gesture of the Buddha statue is unique in Khmer art.
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。
| archaeologist | gesture | unique | possibility | approval |
- They waited for the ______ of the plan.
- The ______ studied old bones to learn about ancient people.
- His ______ showed that he was very happy.
- Her ______ art style made her famous.
- The ______ of winning the game excited him.