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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 you like learning about old places?
- Have you heard of online tours?
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。
- ancient /EYN-shuhnt/
[adjective] – very old, from a long time ago
The city is famous for its ancient walls and gates. - virtual /VUR-choo-uhl/
[adjective] – existing online or through digital technology
The school offered a virtual class during the storm. - wealthy /WEL-thee/
[adjective] – having a lot of money or resources
The area was once home to wealthy business owners. - decoration /dek-uh-REY-shuhn/
[noun] – an item or design used to make a place look attractive
The hall had simple decoration for the ceremony. - detailed /DEE-teyld/
[adjective] – having many small parts that are clearly made or shown
The map shows detailed street designs in the city center.
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。
An ancient Roman house on Palatine Hill is opening to the public through a new virtual program. The site is called the House of the Griffins and will open on March 3. The house was discovered during excavations in the early 20th century and dates back to the Roman Republic period. Palatine Hill is near the Roman Forum and the Colosseum and was once home to wealthy citizens. The house was later covered when Emperor Domitian built a palace above it in the first century A.D. This helped protect the building. Archaeologists say the house is important because of its location, decoration, and good condition.Visitors can see the house through a livestreamed tour led by a guide using a camera. The guide shows rooms that are hard to reach underground. This system helps protect the site by limiting the number of people inside. Experts explained that fewer visitors reduce damage from humidity and carbon dioxide. The house has wall paintings and floor mosaics with detailed designs. The restoration was supported by funding from the European Union. The project aims to reduce crowding at popular landmarks and help people learn more about ancient Roman life.
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 ancient Roman house is opening to the public through a virtual program.
- The house was discovered in the late 19th century.
- Palatine Hill is located far from the Roman Forum and the Colosseum.
- The house was once home to poor citizens of ancient Rome.
- Visitors can see the house through a livestreamed tour.
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。
| ancient | virtual | wealthy | decoration | detailed |
- The event received support from ______ donors.
- The artist created ______ patterns on the wall of the building.
- The shop changed its ______ for the holiday season.
- Visitors joined a ______ meeting from different countries.
- Scientists studied _____ tools found near the river.