Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson24: At Work-Why-Because 職場で-なぜ-なぜなら

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use why and because in sentences.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Good morning, Emma. Why are you late?
I’m really sorry, Ron. I’m late because there was an accident on the road. Anyway, why do we have to meet early?

Oh, I see. Are you okay? We have to meet early because of an urgent request from a client. They want us to finish the project this week.
I am okay. Don’t worry. I thought we had already agreed to finish the project in a month.

I’m sorry. We have to finish the project this week because the event is moved to an earlier date.
It’s not a big problem, Ron. We can do it. I’ll set a meeting with the client this afternoon. Then, we can discuss the changes with our team.

PART A_3

Please answer the questions about the dialogue using “because” in your answers.

PART A_4

1. Why is Emma late?
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2. Why did Ron ask to meet Emma?
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3. Why do they have to finish the project this week?
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4. Why do you think they will (or will not) finish the project on time?
Answer:

PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer the questions by completing the sentences using “because.”

PART B_2

1. Why is the manager angry?
Answer: The manager is angry because ______________________________.
2. Why is Sandy sad?
Answer: Sandy is sad because ______________________________.
3. Why is Bill happy?
Answer: Bill is happy because ______________________________.

PART C_1

Please answer my questions using “because.” You may ask “why” questions, too.

PART C_2

1. Why do some workers want to study English?
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2. Why do some people work overtime?
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3. What is your dream job? Why?
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4. Which do you prefer, a job with a high salary or a workplace with nice people? Why?
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5. Which do you prefer, working with a team or working alone? Why?
Answer: