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[JHS] Entry: This/These

LESSON GOAL

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

GRAMMAR POINT

PART A_1

Let’s read!

This is a book.
これは本です。
This is my favorite story book.
これは私のお気に入りの物語の本です。
This is for fun.
これは楽しむためです。

PART A_2

These are books.
これらは本です。
These are my favorite books.
これらは私のお気に入りの本です。
These are for studying.
これらは勉強のためです。

PART A_3

I will describe some things. Then, please talk about what I said by using “this” or “these”.

__________ is a __________.
これは_______ です。
__________ is my favorite __________.
これは私のお気に入りの_______ です。
__________ is for __________.
これは_______ のためです。

PART A_4

__________ are __________.
これらは_______ です。
_______ are his/her favorite __________.
これらは彼/彼女のお気に入りの_______ です。
_______ are for __________.
これらは_______ のためです。

PART B_1

Now, you’ll describe some things. I will talk about what you said by using “this” or “these”.

PART B_2

__________ is a __________.
これは_______ です。
__________ is my favorite __________.
これは私のお気に入りの_______ です。
__________ is for __________.
これは_______ のためです。

PART B_3

__________ are __________.
これらは_______ です。
_______ are his/her favorite __________.
これらは彼/彼女のお気に入りの_______ です。
_______ are for __________.
これらは_______ のためです。

PART C_1

Let’s describe some things. Please read after me.

いくつかものを挙げてみましょう。そして私のあとに続いて読んでみましょう。

PART C_2

bd_girl_sleep

This is a bed.
これはベッドです。
This is soft.
これは柔らかいです。
This is for sleeping.
これは寝るためのものです。

These are beds.
これらはベッドです。
These are soft.
これらは柔らかいです。
These are for sleeping.
これらは寝るためのものです。

This is a chair.
これは椅子です。
This is hard.
これは固いです。
This is for sitting.
これは座るためのものです。

These are chairs.
これらは椅子です。
These are hard.
これらは固いです。
These are for sitting.
これらは座るためのものです。

PART C_3

Complete each sentence using “this” or “these”.

PART C_4


________ is a bed.
これはベッドです。

________ are beds.
これらはベッドです。

________ is a chair.
これは椅子です。

________ are chairs.
これらは椅子です。

________ is a pan.
これはフライパンです。

________ are pans.
これらはフライパンです。

PART D_1

I will ask you some questions. Please answer.

this-that

1. What is this?

PART D_2

PART D_3

this-that

2. What are these?

PART D_4

PART D_5

this-that

3. What are these?

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, you will ask me some questions. I will answer.

PART E_2

this-that

1. What are these?

これらは何ですか?

PART E_3

PART E_4

this-that

2. What is this?

これは何ですか?

PART E_5

PART E_6

this-that

3. What are these?

これらは何ですか?

PART E_7

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson2 :  人称代名詞 (He_She)

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use the pronouns he and she to describe another person.

GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

PART B_1

Please repeat after me.

PART B_2

my
your
friend
subject
sport
be good at

PART C_1

Let’s read the dialogue.

PART C_2

TUTOR:
Is Mr. Sato your English teacher?
STUDENT:
No, he isn’t. My English teacher is Ms. Kate.
TUTOR:
Where is she from?
STUDENT:
She is from Britain.

PART D_1

Please answer the questions.

PART D_2

1. Is your English teacher Japanese?

PART D_3

PART D_4

2. Are you good at English?

PART D_5

PART D_6

3. Are you good at sports?

PART D_7

PART D_8

4. Is your friend from Tokyo?

PART D_9

PART D_10

5. What sport are you good at?

PART D_11

PART E_1

Please ask me the questions.

PART E_2

1. Are you an English teacher?

PART E_3

PART E_4

2. What sport are you good at?

PART E_5

I’m good at

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Eiken Pre 2_2

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Sports Day

Many students in Japan join sports day every year. They usually do this school activity in Autumn or Spring. Students play different sports like baseball, football, and basketball. They play group games with students from other classes, and by doing so students can meet new friends while enjoying sports day.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can students meet new friends while enjoying sports day?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

4

QUESTION 2

Please look at picture A.
They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing. Please describe the picture using 5 actions.

ANSWER

1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE B

5

QUESTION 3

Now, please look at the man in picture B.
Please describe the situation.

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think that playing sports is the only way to be healthy?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Many people start their own businesses to earn more money.
Do you want to have your own business in the future?

If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken Pre 2_1

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Ordering food online

Nowadays, ordering food online has been more popular than eating at a restaurant. It is a way for people to buy the food they want without leaving home. People can order food from different websites. Ordering food online helps people save time and money, so they choose ordering food online over eating at a restaurant.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, why do people choose ordering food online over eating at a restaurant?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

4

QUESTION 2

Please look at picture A.
They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing. Please describe the picture using 5 actions.

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE B

5

QUESTION 3

Now, please look at the woman in picture B.
Please describe the situation.

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think people should take pictures of their food before they eat?

 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Many people travel around the world to learn about other countries.
Do you want to travel the world in the future?


If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken 2_3

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Managing Time in College

College is the busiest time in every student’s life. During this time, students become active at school. However, they find it hard to organize their time for studying and other activities. Students should use planner notebooks to help them keep track of their time and do important tasks. College students should use these notebooks and by doing so, they can manage their time well.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can student manage their time well?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.

 
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Aya was talking to her family about studying abroad.

PICTURE

3

1st picture:
One day, Aya was talking to her family about studying abroad.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that a person can still be successful even without going to university. What do you think about that?

ANSWER

I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, some people eat only vegetables.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

Eiken 2_2

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Becoming Independent

Nowadays, young adults aim to become independent. One of their goals is to rent an apartment to show that they can live on their own. They usually rent studio apartments because of its cheap rental fee. Young adults rent such apartments near their office or school, and by doing so they can be independent and save money at the same time.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can young adults be independent and save money at the same time?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.

 
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Shu was talking to Yui about their goals.

PICTURE

3

1st picture:
One day, Shu was talking to Yui about their goals.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that it is better to buy than to rent a house.
What do you think about that?

ANSWER

I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, some people like doing adventure sports.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson8 :  指示代名詞 (That – Those) 2

LESSON GOAL

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

GRAMMAR POINT

PART A_1

Let’s read!

That is a book.
あれは本です。
It is thick.
それは分厚いです。
It is blue.
それは青いです。

PART A_2

Those are books.
あれらは本です。
They are thick.
それらは分厚いです。
They are heavy.
それらは重いです。

PART B_1

I will describe some things. Then, please talk about what I said by using “that” or “those”.

__________ is a pen.
あれはペンです。
__________ is black.
それは黒色です。
__________ are pens.
あれらはペンです。
__________ are colorful.
それらはカラフルです。

PART B_2

__________ is a pen.
あれはペンです。
__________ is black.
それは黒色です。
__________ are pens.
あれらはペンです。
__________ are colorful.
それらはカラフルです。

PART C_1

Now, you’ll describe some things. I will talk about what you said by using “that” or “those”.

PART C_2

__________ is a chair.
あれはいすです。
__________ is light.
それは軽いです。
__________ are chairs.
あれらはいすです。
__________ are heavy.
それらは重いです。

PART C_3

__________ is a chair.
あれはいすです。
_________ is light.
それは軽いです。
__________ are chairs.
あれらはいすです。
__________ are heavy.
それらは重いです。

PART D_1

Let’s name some things in the office. Please read after me.

PART D_2

That is a book.
あれは本です。
It is thick.
それは分厚いです。
It is blue.
それは青いです。

Those are books.
あれらは本です。
They are thick.
それは分厚いです。
They are heavy.
それらは重いです。

That is a desk.
あれは机です。
It is hard.
それはかたいです。
It is brown.
それは茶色です。

Those are desks.
あれらは机です。
They are hard.
それらは固いです。
They are brown.
それらは茶色です。

PART D_3

Complete the sentences by using “that” or “those”.

PART D_4

________ is a book.
あれは本です。

________ are books.
あれらは本です。

________ is a desk.
あれは_______ です。

________ are desks.
あれらは机です。

________ is a pen.
あれはペンです。

________ are pens.
あれらはペンです。

PART E_1

I will ask you some questions. Please answer.

this-that
1. What is that?

PART E_2

PART E_3

this-that
2. What is that?

PART E_4

PART E_5

this-that
3. What are those?

PART E_6

PART F_1

Now, you will ask me some questions. I will answer.

PART F_2

this-that
1. What are those?
あれは何ですか?

PART F_3

PART F_4

this-that
2. What is that?
あれは何ですか?

PART F_5

PART F_6

this-that
3. What are those?
あれは何ですか?

PART F_7

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

[HS] Water and Integrated Resorts

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

講師に以下の質問をしましょう。
聞いたことを話せるようにメモを取りましょう。

ASK

1. Do you drink tap water in the Philippines?
 
2. Do you buy bottled water?
 
3. How much is a bottle of water?
 
4. Do you try to save water?
 
5. What do you do to save water?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions about water.

水について、講師が答えた内容をまとめて話してみましょう。

SUMMARIZE

My tutor _______________ tap water in the Philippines.
 
She/He usually _______________ bottled water.
 
One bottle of water costs _______________ pesos.
 
She/He _______________ to save water.
 
She/He ______________________________ to save water.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

講師に以下の質問をしましょう。
聞いたことを話せるようにメモを取りましょう。

ASK

1. Have you been to Resorts World Manila?
 
2. What did you do there?
 
3. What do you like about Resorts World Manila?
 
4. What do you dislike about Resorts World Manila?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions about Resorts World Manila.

リゾートワールドマニラについて、講師が答えた内容をまとめて話してみましょう。

SUMMARIZE

My tutor _______________ to Resorts World Manila.
 
She/He _______________ there.
 
She/He likes _______________.
 
She/He dislikes ______________________________.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

講師に以下の質問をしましょう。
聞いたことを話せるようにメモを取りましょう。

ASK

1. Have you been to Cebu?
 
2. What did you do there?
 
3. What do you like about Cebu?
 
4. What do you dislike about Cebu?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions about Cebu.

セブについて、講師が答えた内容をまとめて話してみましょう。

SUMMARIZE

My tutor _______________ to Cebu.
 
She/He _______________ there.
 
She/He likes _______________.
 
She/He dislikes ______________________________.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

講師に以下の質問をしましょう。
聞いたことを話せるようにメモを取りましょう。

ASK

1. Have you ever been to a casino? Why?
 
2. Do you want to be a dealer at a casino? Is it a good job?
 
3. Do you think integrated resorts have been good for the Philippines?
 
4. Has gambling addiction become a problem in the Philippines?
 
5. Do you think it’s a good idea for Japan to have an integrated resort?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions about casino.

カジノについて、講師が答えた内容をまとめて話してみましょう。

SUMMARIZE

My tutor _______________ to a casino because ______________________________.
 
She/He _______________. She/He thinks a dealer is _______________
 
She/He thinks integrated resorts _______________ for the Philippines.
 
She/He said that gambling addiction ______________________________ in the Philippines.
 
She/He thinks having an integrated resort ______________________________ for Japan.

[TOEFL] Task1&2_Practice2

INSTRUCTION

Please answer the questions by following the displayed formats. I’ll correct your pronunciation and grammar.

以下の質問に答えてください。表示されているフォーマットに沿って回答しましょう。講師は発音と文法について指摘します。

QUESTION 1

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Who is your favorite historical figure?

ANSWER

My favorite historical figure is _______________________.

I read about him/her when _________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

That’s why s/he is my favorite historical figure.

QUESTION 2

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
What country would you most want to live in?

ANSWER

I want to live in ______________________________ most.

I knew the country when ___________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

So, _______________________ is the country where I want to live in the most.

QUESTION 3

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Who is your favorite artist?

ANSWER

My favorite artist is ________________________________.

I saw him/her when _______________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

That’s why s/he is my favorite artist.

QUESTION 4

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some parents think sending their children to school is the most effective way for them to learn. Others think homeschooling is more effective.
What do you think and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.

ANSWER

I think __________________________________________.

The reason I think so is ____________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

QUESTION 5

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people like eating a heavy meal for dinner. While, others prefer eating a heavy meal for breakfast.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.

ANSWER

I think __________________________________________.

The reason I think so is ____________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

QUESTION 6

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people like to watch movies at a theater. Others prefer to watch movies at home instead.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.

ANSWER

I think __________________________________________.

The reason I think so is ____________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

General English (Expert)_Working

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Work Environment

Bangladesh is one of the biggest apparel exporters in the world. There are thousands of apparel factories with over three million workers in the country. It is said that apparel companies from different countries import clothing from Bangladesh because of its low price.
In 2012, an eight-story factory was burned down in a fire accident. The exits were blocked by their materials and products, and so more than 100 employees could not get out and died in the incident. After that, the working environment in the factory was reconsidered and improved by the management. Having a good work environment is important as it affects the safety and productivity of employees.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Why do companies from different countries import clothing from Bangladesh?
Answer:
2. What incident took place in Bangladesh in 2012?
Answer:
3. Why is having a good work environment important?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
apparel
employee
incident
import
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EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

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1. Do you think importing goods is a good thing?
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2. Does a low price mean bad quality?
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3. Which do you prefer, a good work environment with a low salary or a bad work environment with a high salary?
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4. Is it good to overwork in order to get a higher salary?
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5. Why is it important to have a good working environment?
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6. Do you think a good employee-employer relationship is important?
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7. What can we do to help improve the working situation in developing countries?
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