A pottery

👂️ Audio and questions

Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because

it lasts longer in the ground. 

it is practised by more people. 

it can be repaired more easily.

Archaologists sometimes identify the use of ancient pottery from

the clay it was made with. 

the marks that are on it. 

the basic shape of it.

Some people join Heather's pottery class because they want to

create an item that looks very old. 

find someting that they are good at. 

make something that will outlive them.

Heather reminds her visitors that they should

put on their aprons. 

change their clothes. 

take off their jewelry.

Which TWO things does Heather explain about kilns?

what their function 

when they were invented

ways of keeping them safe

where to put one in your home

what some people use instead of one

Which TWO points does Heather make about the potter's wheel?

It rarely breaks. 

It is difficult to use.

It looks like something else.

It was invented after the kiln. 

It changes the pottery business.

Which TWO points does Heather make about a potter's tools?

Some are hard to hold.

Some are worth buying.

Some are essential items.

Some have memorable names

Some are available for use by participant

❓ Transcript

A pottery

Hello and welcome.

My name's Heather McCallum and I'm one of the potters who work here at Edelman Pottery.

Before we go into the workshop, I just want to say a bit about the craft of pottery.

Then we'll have a look at the equipment and you can try making a pot of your own.

Like many people, I'm sure you know that pottery as an art form is tens of thousands of years old.

And we know this because it stands the test of time.

Things like baskets and pictures don't survive in the earth in the same way that pots do.

And even if ancient pots are found in small pieces, they still provide a lot of information about the past.

There's no doubt that pottery has given archaeologists a fascinating insight into how ancient humans lived.

The shape of an artefact may have been lost, but archaeologists can tell whether the pots were for, say, storage or cooking by examining the impressions on the clay, the scratches from tools, and the clay itself can reveal where the pots came from.

When I ask people why they want to take a pottery class with me, they sometimes talk about these things.

Like our ancestors, they hope that something they create will also last longer than they do, that their work, whether it is good or not, might say something about humanity many years after their death.

Of course, you will all have your own reasons for coming here.

As far as I'm concerned, what I love most is the concentration you need to make a good pot.

That focus takes you away from the stresses of everyday life.

If you're elderly, it's also good exercise for hands and wrists and helps with arthritis.

And of course, it's a fun activity for children, because it's so messy.

Here at Edelman Pottery, we show you some of the basic pottery techniques so that you can use these to create whatever you wish.

A gift for a friend, perhaps.

Like nearly everyone who comes here, I'm sure this is the first time you will have tried the art, so we'll keep things simple today.

Now, before we move on, can I just say a word about what you're wearing?

As we said in our email, please remove any watches, necklaces, etc.

and put them somewhere safe.

If you have long hair, do tie it back now.

We'll provide aprons later, but I trust your clothes are old but comfortable, not your favourite t-shirt or jeans.

As for footwear, our staff keep a spare pair of old shoes here, but I know you can't do that and you probably don't want to put your shoes in the washing machine afterwards, so please look at the soles carefully before you walk on your own flooring.

There's a lot of clay everywhere and it can mark carpets.

Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions 21 to 26.

Now listen and answer questions 21 to 26.

So now we're in the workshop.

Have a look around.

There's a lot going on.

To make pottery that will last, you need a potter's wheel, a kiln, which is basically a very hot oven where you fire the pottery, and some tools.

So first, the kiln.

If you look over in the far corner, you'll see one of ours.

Since their invention, kilns have changed very little, though in the past 20 years a lot of progress has been made in temperature control.

Basically, a kiln removes the water from clay at temperatures of around 1000 degrees Celsius.

This allows anything you've made to set permanently in shape.

It's a pretty ugly, heavy object that's hard to keep in a house or flat, so most people don't have one.

You may think, can't I use my oven?

Well, that's possible, but domestic ovens don't really get hot enough and eventually the clay will crack and fall apart.

Some people fire pottery in a fire pit outside, but bear in mind that can be dangerous.

You also need to know about safety procedures for kilns as they release toxic compounds into the air.

Every potter needs a potter's wheel.

This machine is used to shape the clay into an object with circular walls or sides, such as a bowl.

Its invention revolutionised the pottery industry, allowing multiple items to be produced in a day.

The first potter's wheels were simple round tables that were turned by hand or using sticks, and most are still turned manually today.

The user kicks their feet to set it in motion.

So, unlike a kiln, the potter's wheel doesn't need power, though you can get ones that do.

It's a straightforward piece of equipment, but very hard to master, as you will soon find out.

People sometimes ask me how long it takes to get good at the art, and the answer is forever.

You need guidance, which is why pottery is rarely a home-based hobby.

Lastly, there are a number of different tools that potters use, depending on what they want to make.

When you start, your hands can make all kinds of shapes and curves without relying on a sculpting tool.

However, there are some basic tools that you will need to handle the clay on the wheel.

Some look very strange and have even odder names that you may find hard to remember.

Rather than go through them all now, I'll just name a few tools as we go along.

We can provide these, and I wouldn't recommend spending money on them yet.

So, let's try making a pot of your own.

If you sit down...

🔥 Answer key (đáp án và giải thích)

Giải thích chi tiết

Hello Dolbie 🤩 Cùng chinh phục câu hỏi này nhé 😁

🌱 Đọc hiểu câu hỏi: Heather says pottery differs from other art forms because... → Câu hỏi này yêu cầu mình tìm lý do vì sao pottery khác với các loại hình nghệ thuật khác. Từ khóa quan trọng là “differs from other art forms” (khác với các loại hình nghệ thuật khác). Ba lựa chọn đưa ra ba đặc điểm khác biệt:

A. Nó tồn tại lâu hơn trong lòng đất
B. Nó được nhiều người thực hành hơn
C. Nó dễ sửa chữa hơn

▶️ Bắt đầu nghe ở: khoảng 00:01:50 – 00:02:10, khi Heather bắt đầu nói về lịch sử của pottery và so sánh với các loại hình khác.

☺️ Cùng xem giải thích nhé: → Heather nói: “Things like baskets and pictures don't survive in the earth in the same way that pots do.” (=> Những thứ như giỏ và tranh không tồn tại được trong lòng đất như các bình gốm.)

→ Điều này cho thấy pottery bền lâu hơn so với các hình thức nghệ thuật khác khi chôn trong lòng đất.

✅ Đáp án đúng: A. it lasts longer in the ground

🧐 DOLBIE lưu ý: ❌ B. it is practised by more people => Audio không nhắc đến số lượng người thực hành pottery so với các loại hình nghệ thuật khác.

❌ C. it can be repaired more easily => Không có ý nào nói pottery dễ sửa chữa, thậm chí sau này Heather còn nhấn mạnh việc pottery dễ nứt vỡ nếu không dùng đúng lò nung.

Chúc Dolbie học tốt và tự tin hơn trong bài thi IELTS nha 🥳💪

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