Level B2 General English
Lesson 59
Predictions And Psychic Powers
予知能力と超能力

1
TOPIC QUESTION
今日のトピック

Are horoscopes true?
占いは当たりますか?

2
ARTICLE
記事

Directions: Read the following article aloud.
課題: 以下の記事をはっきりとした声で音読しましょう。
Do Horoscopes Give You Hope?

There are several thoughts on whether horoscopes are true or false and they all differ. Horoscopes have been attached to lives for over thousands of years. It is believed that horoscopes have helped lives and make decisions many times. Some horoscopes could be unreliable and some are reliable because the intent of horoscopes is to provide an aid for people who are seeking help.

Horoscopes these days are more related to normal day to day life than the old days since it is no longer used only for religious use. However, people are looking for serious advice from it. No matter the answer and whether the advice is right or wrong, people are able to escape from the painful situation and they can feel they are at ease. Therefore, the horoscope can be a good tool for people who need help because they are not able to do it on their own.

There are however, still so many mysteries associated with horoscopes and there are so many people who experience something spiritual or stories of miracles associated with horoscopes.

3
VOCABULARY
語い

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by yourself.
課題: 先生の後に続いてくり返した後、今度はひとりで発音してみましょう。

horoscope
星占い、占星術
intent
意図
unreliable
信用できない
spiritual
精神的な
miracle
奇跡
at ease
安心して
associate
関係づける、連想する

4
QUESTIONS
質問

Directions: Read the questions aloud and answer them.
課題: 質問を声に出して読んだ後、答えてみましょう。

1.How were horoscopes used in the past?
2.What are horoscopes like these days?
3.Do you read horoscope columns in magazines?
4. How often have you heard about horoscopes coming true?