シャドーイング練習: IELTS listening actual test Part 4: The archeological site of Trimera (answer+ transcript) - 動画で英語スピーキングを学ぶ
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Section 4.
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You will hear part of a student presentation about work on an archaeological site in southern Europe.
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First, you have some time to look at questions 31 to 40 on pages 7 and 8.
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Now listen carefully and answer questions 31 to 40. For my presentation,
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I'm going to talk to you about the archaeological dig I
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went on in the summer at the site of Trimora in southern Europe near the Mediterranean Sea.
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The site is backed by a range of mountains to the north, overlooking a green, fertile plain to the south.
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Let me first give you an idea of the history of the area and the growth of the city.
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The first evidence we have of human settlement in the Trimora area is of hunter -gatherers around 12 ,000 years ago.
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Later, about 5 ,000 years ago, farmers settled along the many rivers which cut across the plain and later still,
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From about 2 ,500 years ago, the city of Trimora was established,
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and it soon became a regional center for trade.
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The city was first invaded by the Greeks around 300 BC.
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than the Romans in 100 BC.
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Under the Romans it became very prosperous and traded in grain, olives, and pottery.
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Then, in 518 A .D., An earthquake destroyed Trimora, and the city was abandoned.
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However, much of the city was covered with soil and rock by the earthquake, and so, luckily for us archaeologists,
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many of the ruins survived intact.
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The first report on the ruins dates back to around 1706, when a French explorer passed through the area.
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He thought that what he was seeing were the ruins of a castle.
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in the 19th century a british archaeologist began to explore the site
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and later a polish count made the first map of the area
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and recorded some of the inscriptions which were visible on the surface However,
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it was not until 1982 that a Swedish archaeologist made a full survey of the ruins of Trimora.
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The first remains to be excavated were identified as those of the market.
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Archaeologists were trying to establish how trade was organized here and the type of goods which were commonly bought and sold.
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In and around this area, various examples of silver coins have come to light.
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During the Roman period, it appears that the city was completely reorganized.
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The public squares were paved, as were the main streets.
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There is also some proof to suggest that textile production was an important industry.
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The huge prosperity during this period was helped by the fact
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that the city was responsible for provisioning the Roman army in the eastern region.
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Now what I'd like to do is talk about some of the more important buildings in some detail.
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First of all, the Doric House.
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This Greek building is located to the east of the city, near the copper mines.
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This building is where the local population would come to get their water.
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The fact that the ruins were so well preserved has meant
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that the team of archaeologists excavating the site has been able to partially reconstruct the building.
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The remains of a theater are to be found in the northwest of the city,
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adjacent to the river, where a magnificent bridge made of stone has recently been unearthed.
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in roman times the theater appears to have been extended
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and may have been able to take up to 5 000 spectators
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In the southwestern corner of the city are the remains of an elegant stairway.
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It dates back to about 37 AD.
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The stairway is decorated with sculptures of lions as opposed to bears found in other parts of the site.
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This is possibly because of trading links with Africa.
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Finally, the most recent discovery has been at the site of the Roman baths in the central area of Trimora.
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Here, a huge statue of an emperor from the Roman period was excavated.
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It appears to have been carved in pieces and then taken to the site and put together.
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The statue is very finely detailed, and the recent discovery of marble toes and the hem of a dress suggests
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that a companion statue may also be buried in the bath's site.
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During the dig, I was responsible for many...
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That is the end of Section 4.
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you now have half a minute to check your answers.
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That is the end of the listening test.
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You now have 10 minutes to transfer your answers to the listening answer sheet. or D. For my presentation,
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I'm going to talk to you about the archaeological dig I
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went on in the summer at the site of Trimora in southern Europe near the Mediterranean Sea.
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The site is backed by a range of mountains to the north, overlooking a green, fertile plain to the south.
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Let me first give you an idea of the history of the area and the growth of the city.
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The first evidence we have of human settlement in the Trimora area is of hunter -gatherers around 12 ,000 years ago.
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Later, about 5 ,000 years ago, farmers settled along the many rivers which cut across the plain and later still,
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From about 2 ,500 years ago, the city of Trimora was established,
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and it soon became a regional center for trade.
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The city was first invaded by the Greeks around 300 BC.
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than the Romans in 100 BC.
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Under the Romans it became very prosperous and traded in grain, olives, and pottery.
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Then, in 518 A .D., an earthquake destroyed Trimora, and the city was abandoned.
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However, much of the city was covered with soil and rock by the earthquake, and so, luckily for us archaeologists,
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many of the ruins survived intact.
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The first report on the ruins dates back to around 1706, when a French explorer passed through the area.
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He thought that what he was seeing were the ruins of a castle.
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in the 19th century a british archaeologist began to explore the site
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and later a polish count made the first map of the area
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and recorded some of the inscriptions which were visible on the surface However,
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it was not until 1982 that a Swedish archaeologist made a full survey of the ruins of Trimora.
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The first remains to be excavated were identified as those of the market.
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Archaeologists were trying to establish how trade was organized here and the type of goods which were commonly bought and sold.
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In and around this area, various examples of silver coins have come to light.
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During the Roman period, it appears that the city was completely reorganized.
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The public squares were paved, as were the main streets.
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There is also some proof to suggest that textile production was an important industry.
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The huge prosperity during this period was helped by the fact
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that the city was responsible for provisioning the Roman army in the eastern region.
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Okay.
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Now what I'd like to do is talk about some of the more important buildings in some detail.
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First of all, the Doric House.
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This Greek building is located to the east of the city, near the copper mines.
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This building is where the local population would come to get their water.
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The fact that the ruins were so well preserved has meant
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that the team of archaeologists excavating the site has been able to partially reconstruct the building.
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The remains of a theater are to be found in the northwest of the city,
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adjacent to the river, where a magnificent bridge made of stone has recently been unearthed.
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in roman times the theater appears to have been extended
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and may have been able to take up to 5 000 spectators
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In the southwestern corner of the city are the remains of an elegant stairway.
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It dates back to about 37 AD.
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The stairway is decorated with sculptures of lions as opposed to bears found in other parts of the site.
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This is possibly because of trading links with Africa.
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Finally, the most recent discovery has been at the site of the Roman baths in the central area of Trimora.
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Here, a huge statue of an emperor from the Roman period was excavated.
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It appears to have been carved in pieces and then taken to the site and put together.
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The statue is very finely detailed, and the recent discovery of marble toes and the hem of a dress suggests
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that a companion statue may also be buried in the bath's site.
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During the dig, I was responsible for many...
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文法と表現の文脈
このプレゼンテーションには、英語のスピーキングに役立ついくつかの重要な文法構造と表現が含まれています：
- 過去形の使用：「12,000年前の人間の定住」や「300 BCにギリシャ人が侵入した」など、過去の出来事を説明する際の過去形は、歴史的な文脈を説明するのに最適です。
- 条件文：「もし…なら」、例えば「もし地震がなかったら、トリモラはまだ存在していただろう」といった形で使うことで、仮定の状況を表現できます。
- 受動態：「多くの遺跡が保存された」などは、行為の受け手に焦点を当てる際に便利です。受動態を使うことで、学術的な表現が強調されます。
- 時制の一致：主に過去の出来事について説明しているため、時制を適切に使うスキルが求められます。これはIELTSのスピーキングセクションでも重要です。
一般的な発音の罠
このビデオには、特に注意が必要な発音のトラップがいくつか含まれています：
- 考古学（archaeology）」：「アーキオロジー」との混同はよくあります。正しい発音を練習することで、より自信を持ってこの単語を使用できるようになります。
- 「トリモラ（Trimora）」：固有名詞の発音は、しばしば聞く人によって異なる解釈がされます。正しい音をマスターすることで、より効果的なコミュニケーションが図れます。
- 地域名の強調：地域に関する話題では、正確な地名の発音が求められます。特に「南ヨーロッパ（southern Europe）」などは、正確に発音することで、リスニングでも理解されやすくなります。
このビデオを使用した英語シャドーイングは、スピーキングスキルを向上させるための非常に効果的な方法です。YouTubeで英語学習をする際には、ぜひ取り入れてみてください。
シャドーイングとは？英語上達に効果的な理由
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