TUTORS NOTE
!!! This is the TUTOR GUIDE for customized material for Yasuda BEGINNER LESSON 2 !!!
– Follow the instructions in all parts, which are in red font.
Part A Listening
A_1
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) I have a test tomorrow. This evening, after dinner with my family, I watched TV for 30 minutes to relax. Then, I went back to my room and took out my textbook. I highlighted the important information I needed to memorize. I felt thirsty, so I got a glass of water. After studying, I took a shower and went to bed.
Hints
| take out | 取り出す |
| highlight | 強調する |
| memorize | 暗記する |
A_2
What did she do before going to bed?
| a. | She took out her textbook and highlighted words. |
| b. | She felt tired, so she watched TV to relax. |
| c. | She felt thirsty, so she drank soda before taking a shower. |
| d. | She studied for the test and then took a shower. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. She studied for the test and then took a shower.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. She studied for the test and then took a shower.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
Part B Listening & Description
B_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
similar 似ている
difference 違い
difference 違い
B_2
| 1. | Look at pictures 1, 2 and 3, 4. Look at where the cat is. What is the difference between them? |
| Answer: |
In pictures 1 and 2, the cat is ____ the cushion. In pictures __ and __, the cat is in front of the cushion. |
*cushion クッション
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 2, the cat is on the cushion.
In pictures 3 and 4, the cat is in front of the cushion.
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Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 2, the cat is on the cushion.
In pictures 3 and 4, the cat is in front of the cushion.
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Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
| 2. | Look at pictures 1, 3 and 2, 4. Look at what the cat is doing. What is the difference between them? |
| Answer: |
In pictures 1 and 3, the cat is ___________. In pictures 2 and 4, the cat is ___________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 3, the cat is sleeping.
In pictures 2 and 4, the cat is sitting.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 3, the cat is sleeping.
In pictures 2 and 4, the cat is sitting.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
B_3
| 3. | I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully. |
Read aloud the script below once.
(script) I can’t move the cushion. Because she’s sleeping on it.
B_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? |
| Answer: | I think picture ___ matches the script. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture 1 matches the script.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture 1 matches the script.
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| 4. | Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose. |
| Answer: | I chose picture ___ because the script said “I can’t move the ______” and “sleeping on it”. Only picture ___ matches the script. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 because the script said “I can’t move the custion” and “sleeping on it”. Only picture 1 matches the script.
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Great! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 because the script said “I can’t move the custion” and “sleeping on it”. Only picture 1 matches the script.
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Great! Let’s move on to the next.
Part C Reading Graph
C_1
Look at the graphs below. They show the problems and future aims of bike sharing in cities. What can we learn from these graphs? Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
| aim | （名）目標 | |
| bike sharing | 自転車シェアリング | |
Hints
profitability 収益性
place for the bike station 駐輪場の設置場所
effect of introducing 導入効果
keep the service サービス維持
expand the service サービスを拡大する
reduce the service サービスを縮小する
place for the bike station 駐輪場の設置場所
effect of introducing 導入効果
keep the service サービス維持
expand the service サービスを拡大する
reduce the service サービスを縮小する
C_2
| 1. | What is the main problem of bike sharing services in cities? |
| Answer: | __________ is the main problem for bike sharing services in cities. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Profitability is the main problem for bike sharing services in cities.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Profitability is the main problem for bike sharing services in cities.
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| 2. | What is the future aim of bike sharing chosen by the most cities? |
| Answer: | _____________________ is the future aim of bike sharing chosen by the most cities. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Keep the service is the future aim of bike sharing chosen by the most cities.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Keep the service is the future aim of bike sharing chosen by the most cities.
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| 3. | Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph. |
| Answer: |
According to the graph, “__________” is the main problem for bike sharing services in cities. On the other hand, most cities aim to “keep _______________” in the future. It shows that even though there is a problem with profitability, many cities want to keep the bike sharing service. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, “profitability” is the main problem for bike sharing services in cities.
On the other hand, most cities aim to “keep the service” in the future.
It shows that even though there is a problem with profitability, many cities want to keep the bike sharing service.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, “profitability” is the main problem for bike sharing services in cities.
On the other hand, most cities aim to “keep the service” in the future.
It shows that even though there is a problem with profitability, many cities want to keep the bike sharing service.
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You did a great job reading and describing the graph!
Let’s move on to the next.
Hints
| On the other hand | 一方 | |
| aim | （動）目標とする |
Part D Reading Information
D_1
You are studying about international dishes. Your teacher asked you to do research on how to cook using herbs. You find a website and read it so you can learn the best way to use them. Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
| international dishes | 世界の料理 | |
| herb | ハーブ | |
Hints
| flavor | 味 | |
| substitute for A | Aの代わり | |
| Southeast Asian Countries | 東南アジア諸国 | |
| fresh | 新鮮なもの | |
| dried | 乾燥したもの | |
| cilantro/corriander | パクチー | |
| fragrance | 香り | |
| distinct | 独特の | |
| process | 手順 |
D_2
| 1. | If you are planning to cook Italian dishes with tomatoes, which herb would you choose? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I will choose “oregano”.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I will choose “oregano”.
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| 2. | Which parts of the information make you think that? |
| Answer: |
Looking at how each herb is used in cooking. Dishes that are good with are mentioned in oregano, _________, and _________. Compare the dishes of those three herbs, Italian dishes and tomatoes are mentioned in ________. So, I think “__________” is the correct answer. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at how each herb is used in cooking. Dishes that are good with are mentioned in oregano, lemongrass, and cilantro.
Compare the dishes of those three herbs, Italian dishes and tomatoes are mentioned in oregano.
So, I think “oregano” is the correct answer.
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Wonderful job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at how each herb is used in cooking. Dishes that are good with are mentioned in oregano, lemongrass, and cilantro.
Compare the dishes of those three herbs, Italian dishes and tomatoes are mentioned in oregano.
So, I think “oregano” is the correct answer.
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Wonderful job! Let’s move on to the next.
Part E Reading the Discussion & Your Opinion
E_1
Two people are having a conversation about a topic where they have differing opinions. Please read the entire dialogue aloud.
*differing opinions 異なる意見
*entire すべて
*entire すべて
(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)
E_2
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Luke:
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Miyu, did you order a veggie burger? |
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Miyu:
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Yeah, I did! I’m a vegetarian now. Are there any vegetarians in France? |
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Luke:
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There are. But how do you get your calories and proteins? |
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Miyu:
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Hmm… I’ll get some fries and a piece of cheesecake. |
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Luke:
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Those choices don’t sound very healthy… |
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Miyu:
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But do you know the dangers of eating meat? It may result in cancer, and other illnesses. You should be careful too! |
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Luke:
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I get that, but it could be a case of eating too much meat only, you know. You need to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need, including meat. |
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Miyu:
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I want to lose weight, eat a lot of vegetables, and stay healthy. |
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Luke:
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It is not enough to eat a lot of vegetables. You can stay healthy if you eat balanced meals. |
veggie ベジタリアン（菜食主義）の
vegetarian ベジタリアン（菜食主義）
calory 熱量（エネルギー）
protein たんぱく質
fries フライドポテト
danger 危険性
cancer がん
it could be ～ ～かもしれない
nutrient 栄養素
balanced meal バランスの取れた食事
vegetarian ベジタリアン（菜食主義）
calory 熱量（エネルギー）
protein たんぱく質
fries フライドポテト
danger 危険性
cancer がん
it could be ～ ～かもしれない
nutrient 栄養素
balanced meal バランスの取れた食事
E_3
| 1. | What are they talking about? |
| Answer: | They are talking about being a __________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about being a vegetarian.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about being a vegetarian.
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| 2. | Between Nicky and Sonny, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic? |
| Agree: | _______ agrees with the topic. |
| Disagree: | _______ disagrees with the topic. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Miyu agrees with the topic.
Luke disagrees with the topic.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Miyu agrees with the topic.
Luke disagrees with the topic.
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| 3. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic? |
| Answer: | Eating lots of vegetables can help her _______ weight. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Eating lots of vegetables can help her lose weight.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Eating lots of vegetables can help her lose weight.
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| 4. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic? |
| Answer: | She should get all the __________ she needs. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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She should get all the nutrients she needs.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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She should get all the nutrients she needs.
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| 5. | If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point? |
| Answer: | I think ______________________ is a good point. |
Example:
– Less risk of diseases 病気のリスクの減少
– Losing weight 体重が減る
– Less risk of diseases 病気のリスクの減少
– Losing weight 体重が減る
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
| 6. | If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point? |
| Answer: | I think ______________________ is a bad point. |
Example:
– Not getting enough nutrients 栄養不足
– Unhealthy choices for proteins 不健康なタンパク質の摂取
– Not getting enough nutrients 栄養不足
– Unhealthy choices for proteins 不健康なタンパク質の摂取
Tutor: Review the answer
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
| 7. |
Finally, please tell me your own opinion. What do you think about the topic? Being a vegetarian. |
| Answer: |
I agree. / I disagree. Because ____________________________________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
Part F Free Talk
F_1
Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)
F_2
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What is your hobby? What hobby do you want to try? What are your goals for next year? |
F_3
| Answer: |