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[TOEFL] Task 3_Practice 1_1

ANNOUNCEMENT READING

Please read aloud the following announcement.

READ

Wearing of uniform is now required
Please be informed that the Medical department is requiring all students to wear the official school uniform when attending laboratory classes for security purposes.
Students can buy the uniform in the bookstore which costs $60. Students who are not wearing the required uniform will not be allowed to attend any laboratory classes. The new regulation will be implemented starting September.
To avoid any inconvenience, the Medical department advises all students to buy the new uniform as soon as possible.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 1

Please answer the question about the announcement.
What are all students required to do?

ANSWER 1

According to the announcement,

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 1

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 1

What are all students required to do?
According to the announcement, all students are required to buy the new official uniform and wear it during their laboratory classes.

DIALOGUE READING

Please read aloud the following dialogue with your tutor.

READ

Female:
 Good morning.
Male:
 Hi, have you seen the announcement?
Female:
 Yes, I saw it a while ago.
We need to buy the new uniform before September.
Male:
 I don’t like the new regulation.
Female:
 Why?
Male:
 First, a $60 uniform will be too expensive for students. We don’t have enough time to get a part-time job just to earn enough money to buy it. We have classes until 7:00 p.m. every day. I understand that they are doing this for our safety, but I think there are other ways to do that.
Female:
 That’s true.
Male:
 Also, the regulation is too strict. They said that we will not be allowed to attend any laboratory classes if we don’t wear the uniform. Laboratory classes are required in our course. We will fail if we could not attend it because of this new regulation.
Female:
 I think the uniform is not necessary because we wear proper clothes anyway.
Male:
 Well, I’ll find a way to buy one. I don’t want to fail my laboratory classes.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 2

Please answer the questions about the dialogue.
What are the female student and the male student doing?

ANSWER 2

The female student and the male student are

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 2

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 2

What are the female student and the male student doing?
The female student and the male student are talking about an announcement made by the Medical department.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 3

Who is against the regulation?

ANSWER 3

The (female/male) student disagrees with the new regulation and gives two reasons why (she/he) is against the regulation.

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 3

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 3

Who is against the regulation?
The male student disagrees with the new regulation and gives two reasons why he is against the regulation.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 4

Why does the male student disagree with the new regulation?

ANSWER 4

First,

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 4

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 4

Why does the male student disagree with the new regulation?
First, the male student thinks that a 60-dollar uniform is too expensive for the students. He said students are too busy to get a part-time job. He also thinks that the department can find other ways to secure students’ safety.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 5

Why does the male student think that the new policy is too strict?

ANSWER 5

Second,

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 5

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 5

Why does the male student think that the new policy is too strict?
Second, he worries that the students might fail their laboratory classes because of this new regulation. He defended that uniform is not necessary because the students wear proper clothes anyway.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 6

All in all, what does the male student say?

ANSWER 6

In short,

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 6

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 6

All in all, what does the male student say?
In short, the male student gives a couple of reasons why he doesn’t support the Medical department’s new regulation.

Talking about a temple

GIVING A SPEECH

You will give a speech about the Kiyomizu temple.
Please show me the picture you prepared.
You may start your speech now.

あなたは清水寺についてスピーチをします。 用意した写真を見せて、始めましょう。

SPEECH

________________________________________________.
________________________________________________.
________________________________________________.
________________________________________________.
________________________________________________.

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

I will ask you the following questions about the Kiyomizu temple. Please answer them.

講師が清水寺について質問をします。答えましょう。

ANSWER

1. Who built the Kiyomizu temple?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Who found the waterfall first?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Why is the temple named “Kiyomizu”?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. What is the Kiyomizu temple famous for?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Have you visited the Kiyomizu temple?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. How do you describe the Kiyomizu temple?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. What is best season to visit there?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

8. Why do a lot of tourists visit Kiyomizu temple?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

Grammar｜英文法
Lesson1 : 　人称代名詞 (I-You)

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use I am/You are to describe oneself and 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

I’m sorry.
Are you okay?
I’m okay.
No problem.
Bye.
See you tomorrow.

PART C_1

Let’s read the dialogue.

PART C_2

TUTOR:
Good morning, Sarah.
STUDENT:
Good morning, Jack.
TUTOR:
No, I’m not Jack. I’m John.
STUDENT:
So, you are not Jack. I’m sorry, John.
TUTOR:
No problem.

PART D_1

Please answer the questions.

PART D_2

1. Are you from Tokyo?

PART D_3

PART D_4

2. Are you from Sendai?

PART D_5

PART D_6

3. Are you hot?

PART D_7

PART D_8

4. Are you twelve years old?

PART D_9

PART D_10

5. Are you thirteen years old?

PART D_11

PART E_1

Please look at the picture.

PART E_2

Present Perfect Tense 1_1

1. Please tell me the phone number.

PART E_3

PART E_4

2. Please tell me the address.

PART E_5

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.
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General English (Expert) – Gender

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Gender

Same-sex marriage is getting recognized around the world. The Netherlands is the first country to establish a legislation to approve same-sex marriage on April 1, 2001. On that day, four same-sex couples got married. Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands, is one of the famous cities in the world that is open-minded towards sexual minorities. Because of this background, over 90% of the Netherlands’ population support them. They are active in the frontline of various fields.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Question Which country has approved the same-sex marriage first?
Answer: _______________________________________________
2. Question What is Amsterdam famous for?
Answer: _______________________________________________
3. Question What does the majority of the Netherlands’ population support?
Answer: _______________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
marriage _______________________________________________
legislation _______________________________________________
establish _______________________________________________
regardless _______________________________________________
population _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. Question Do you think the people in your country are open to sexual minorities?
Answer: _______________________________________________
2. Question Do you think the government should help with issues concerning sexual minorities?
Answer: _______________________________________________
3. Question What can you say about the people who are open about their sexual preferences in the workplace?
Answer: _______________________________________________
4. Question Do you think it’s okay for men to wear women’s clothes in public?
Answer: _______________________________________________
5. Question How can people help sexual minorities to be accepted by the society?
Answer: _______________________________________________
6. Question Do you think it helps when famous people inform the public that they are part of the sexual minority?
Answer: _______________________________________________
7. Question Why do you think accepting sexual minorities is difficult for other cultures?
Answer: _______________________________________________

レッスンの音声や映像に問題がある場合の確認


平素より弊社サービスをご利用いただき、誠にありがとうございます。

レッスン中、音声や映像などに問題が発生した場合は、
以下をご確認いただき、改善されるかお試しください。

下記のOS毎の公式FAQもご確認ください

・Windowsカメラトラブルシューティング
・Windowsマイクトラブルシューティング
・Macカメラトラブルシューティング
・Macマイクトラブルシューティング

＜目次＞

最初にご確認ください

レッスン受講前に確認

1.受講環境の確認

ご利用の環境がレッスン受講の推奨環境か確認してください。
■Weblio英会話を利用する際の推奨環境を教えてください
■推奨通信回線について

2.Google Chromeを最新版にアップデート

レッスンルームは、Google Chromeを最新版へアップデートしてご利用ください。
■Google Chrome を更新する～GoogleChrome公式ヘルプ

3.デモレッスンページで確認

デモレッスンページを使用して、音声や映像のチェックを行ってください。
■デモレッスンページ

レッスン中に確認

1.レッスンルームの通話操作ボタンの確認

レッスンルームのビデオ画面下にある通話操作ボタンがオフになっていないかご確認ください。
通話操作ボタンに斜めの斜線が入っている場合、クリックしてオンにしてください。

2.レッスンルームの更新

正常に接続が行われない場合、レッスンルームのページを表示しなおすと改善することがあります。
Google Chromeの更新ボタンをクリック、またはキーボードのショートカットでページの更新を行ってください。

ブラウザの更新ボタン Windowsショートカット MacOSショートカット
reroad-chrome左上の更新ボタンをクリック reload-winF5ボタンを押す reload-maccommandとRを同時に押す

※一度更新したら、画面が落ち着くまでお待ちください。
または、一旦レッスンルームを閉じて、予約確認ページから入室しなおしてください。

3.ビデオ通話の無効

一旦ビデオ通話をオフにしていただき、通話品質が安定するかご確認ください。

　1.ビデオ画面下にある通話操作ボタンのカメラアイコンをクリックして、ビデオをオフにする。

　2.画面右上の「オーディオ設定を開く」をクリック

audio-setting-menu

　3.「自分の映像」欄のカメラ項目で「(disable camera)」を選択する

camera_select

4.有線LANの使用

無線LAN環境で受講されている場合は、回線速度(帯域)不足による通信の切断や遅延が発生する場合がございますので、有線LANでの接続をお試しください。

5.Lite版の使用

負荷のかかりやすい機能を取り外したLite版（Lite Version)をご利用ください。

　1.レッスンルーム左側上部の「Lite版を使う」ボタンをクリックします

litever-icon

　2.Lite版に切り替わると、上部のバーが青色に変わります

litever-menu

※通常のレッスンルームに戻るにはブラウザの戻るボタンを押すか、一旦タブを閉じて、予約確認画面より再度レッスンルームに入りなおしてください。
【機能の違いについて】
・Lite版には教材を表示/非表示にする機能がありません
・Lite版には「テスト音声を再生」する機能がありません
・Lite版には「英和・和英辞典」の機能がありません

音声が聞こえない～スピーカー・ヘッドセットの確認

テスト音声を再生して確認

テスト音声を再生してご利用環境の音声再生が正しく行われているか確認します。
正常に接続できている場合は、「ド・レ・ミ～」とテスト用の音声がスピーカーから聞こえます。

　1.画面右上の「オーディオ設定を開く」クリックする

audio-setting-menu

　2.「相手の声」欄の「テスト音声を再生」をクリックして、テスト音声が聞こえるか確認する

audio-test

パソコン本体・再生機器の音量の確認

パソコン本体の音量設定が小さくなっていないか、ミュートになっていないかを確認してください。
また、スピーカーやヘッドセットなどの再生機器側に音量調節機能がある場合は、そちらも音声ミュートなどになっていないか確認してください。
speaker_mute
※上記はWindows10の場合です。

使用するスピーカーの選択確認

複数の音声出力デバイス（スピーカー、イヤフォンなど）を取り付けている場合は、レッスンルームで使用するデバイスの選択を確認してください。

　1.画面右上の「オーディオ設定を開く」をクリック

audio-setting-menu

　2.「相手の声」欄の「出力装置」の項目をプルダウンで変更する

sound-select

※通常は「既定」が選択されていますが、うまく音声が聞こえない場合は他に表示されている機器名を選択しなおしてください。

機種名欄が「speaker1～3」や、もしくは表示されていない場合

デバイスが正常に認識されていない可能性があります。外付けのヘッドセットやスピーカーを使用している場合は、デバイスの差し直しを行ってください。

音声が届かない～マイクの確認

使用するマイクの選択確認

複数の音声入力デバイス（パソコン本体のマイク、ヘッドセットのマイクなど）を取り付けている場合は、レッスンルームで使用するデバイスの選択を確認してください。

1.画面右上の「オーディオ設定を開く」をクリック

audio-setting-menu

2.「自分の声」欄の「入力装置」の項目をプルダウンで変更する

select_mic

※通常は「既定」が選択されていますが、うまく音声が認識されない場合はご利用のマイクを選択しなおしてください。

機種名が「microphone1～3」や、もしくは表示されていない場合

Google Chromeがデバイスをブロックしている可能性があります。
Google Chromeのアドレスバーのカメラアイコンをクリックして、デバイスの接続を許可してください。

カメラの無効

パソコンにインストールされているソフトウェアによっては、Webカメラではない機器名がカメラ欄に表示され、マイクも影響を受けて講師側に音声が伝わらない場合があります。
オーディオ設定で、カメラを無効にした状態で音声が伝わるか確認してください。

1.画面右上の「オーディオ設定を開く」をクリック

audio-setting-menu

2.「自分の映像」欄のカメラ項目で「(disable camera)」を選択する

disablecamera

ビデオ画面が映らない～カメラの確認

使用するカメラの選択確認

オーディオ設定のカメラ欄に、「(disable camera)」以外に複数の項目がある場合は、複数のwebカメラ、もしくはTVチューナーなどを動画に関する機器が接続されている場合があります。
複数の項目が表示されている場合は、レッスンルームで使用するカメラの機器名を選択してください。

1.画面右上の「オーディオ設定を開く」をクリック

audio-setting-menu

2.「自分の映像」欄の「カメラ」項目でご使用の機器名をクリック

camera_select

カメラ欄の機器名が(disable camera)のみの場合

パソコン本体にWebカメラが接続されていないか、無効の状態です。
外付けの機器の場合は、差し込みなおしてください。
内蔵の機器の場合は、デバイスマネージャーで無効になっていないかご確認ください。

機種名が「camera1」もしくは表示されていない場合

Google Chromeがデバイスをブロックしている可能性があります。Google Chromeのアドレスバーのカメラアイコンをクリックして、デバイスの接続を許可してください。

セキュリティソフトの一時的無効

セキュリティソフト等のウイルス対策プログラムによって
GoogleChromeとWebカメラのアクセスが遮断されている場合がございます。

一時的にセキュリティソフトを無効にしてWebカメラの接続が可能かご確認ください。
（確認後は、セキュリティソフトの設定を有効に戻してください。）
※セキュリティソフトの設定については、各メーカーにご確認ください。

OS側のカメラ設定の見直し

Windows側でカメラを使用するための許可を設定する必要があります。
Windowsの設定からGoogleChromeがカメラにアクセスできるように設定してください。

詳細な手順については下記のヘルプページをご参照ください。

・Windows 10 でカメラが動作しない
https://support.microsoft.com/ja-jp/help/13753/windows-10-camera-does-not-work

音声や映像が途切れる、画面がフリーズする

負荷を軽減させる

レッスン途中で画面が固まってしまう（映像や音声が途切れる）場合は、空きメモリが不足している場合があります。負荷を軽減させるために以下をお試しください。

・起動している不要なソフトを終了させる。
・タスクトレイに常駐しているソフトを終了させる。
・レッスン中はGoogle Chromeでマイページとレッスンルームのみ開き、他のタブは閉じる。

レッスンルームを複数開かない

レッスンルームを複数のタブで表示すると、正常に講師と接続できないことがあります。
レッスンルームを複数開いてしまった場合は、一旦すべて閉じ、改めて予約確認ページから入室しなおしてください。

セキュリティソフトを一時的に無効にする

セキュリティソフトによって、回線速度の低下や通信の遮断の原因になる場合がございます。
セキュリティソフトを一時的にOFF、またはセキュリティソフトの信頼リストにeikaiwa.weblio.jpを追加して、改善されるかご確認ください。
※ご利用のセキュリティソフトによって設定方法が異なります。設定方法に関してはメーカー様へお問い合わせください。

Weblio英会話以外の音声通話システムを起動しない

SkypeやGoogle ハングアウトなど、他の音声チャットシステムを起動していると、マイクやカメラ等のデバイスがうまく認識されないことがあります。
レッスン中は、その他の音声チャットは終了しておいてください。

パソコン本体の再起動

上記を確認いただいても問題が解決しない場合は、パソコン本体の再起動で改善される場合がありますので、再起動をお試しください。

改善しない場合


上記をお試しいただいても改善されない場合は、サポートまでお問い合わせください。
こちらのよくあるご質問もあわせてご参照ください。
→よくあるご質問

→お問い合わせフォーム

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Living Abroad (Intermediate)_At home

ASKING QUESTIONS

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

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Do you live with your grandparents?
3. Do you help with household chores?
4. Do you know how to cook?
5. What do you usually do at home?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Bill: My family and I will stay at my grandparents’ house during summer vacation.
Alex: That’s good. You said the place is surrounded by beautiful nature, didn’t you?
Bill: Yes. My favorite thing to do is going for a walk after dinner. We see fireflies everywhere.
Alex: Amazing. I’ve never seen fireflies before.
Bill: My mother likes it when we stay at my grandparents’ house. It is because when we are home, I usually spend my time on my phone, playing video games or watching movies.
Alex: I see. Me too, but I also have to do housework because my parents work night shift sometimes.
Bill: Oh, that’s why you’re good at cooking! Actually, I’ve never cooked in my life.
Alex: Seriously? I think your mother will be happy if you ask her to teach you how to cook.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why does Bill’s mother like it when they stay at his grandparents’ house?
Answer:
2. What is Bill’s favorite thing to do after dinner?
Answer:
3. Why is Alex good at cooking?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: What do you usually do when you have free time at home?
Student: I usually paint flowers.
Tutor: I also like to paint and post my paintings on my website. Do you want to see my work?
Student:
a. I will show you.
b. It’s mine.
c. Sure. I will post my paintings.
d. Definitely. What is your web address?
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: What kept you busy last night?
Student: I helped my mother cook dinner.
Tutor: How often do you cook with her?
Student:
a. I don’t know.
b. Twice a week.
c. I’ll do it.
d. It’s fun.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: What housework do you like doing?
Student: I don’t like doing housework. It is very tiring.
Tutor: It is fun. Why don’t you try doing it with your family?
Student:
a. I don’t think so.
b. That’s a great idea.
c. Yes. It is boring.
d. No. I want to do housework.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: Hi, what do you have there?
Student: Cupcakes. I baked them yesterday.
Tutor: They look yummy! Who taught you how to bake?
Student:
a. My mother helped me bake them.
b. I don’t like baking.
c. My sister who is a pastry chef taught me how to do it.
d. Do you want some?
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Do you have a pet?
Student: Yes, I do. My father and I usually play with my puppy at home.
Tutor: How cute! Who looks after your puppy when you’re not home?
Student:
a. I bring my puppy to school.
b. I take care of my puppy when I’m not home.
c. My mother. She is always home.
d. I don’t like puppies.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as your friend.
You will ask your tutor questions about his/her free time at home.
Items to mention:
– activities you do at home during your free time
– how often you do it
– housework you do
– favorite housework
– least favorite housework
– time you watch TV
– favorite time of the day

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. d
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. c

JHS – I am/You are

INTRODUCTION

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.



My name is ________. What is your name?

ANSWER

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

WORDS

Please repeat after me.

READ

I am ～.
I’m from ～.
You are ～.
Are you ～?
the Philippines
Britain
Canada

DIALOGUE

Let’s read the dialogue.

READ

TUTOR: Hello, I’m Sarah. What is your name?
STUDENT: Hi, Sarah. I am Jack. Nice to meet you.
TUTOR: Nice to meet you too, Jack. Are you from Britain?
STUDENT: No, I’m not. I’m from Canada.
TUTOR: I see, you are from Canada. It’s a nice place.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

Please answer the questions.



1. Are you from the Philippines?

ANSWER

________________.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

2. Are you from Japan?

ANSWER

________________.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

3. Are you hungry?

ANSWER

________________.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

4. Are you thirsty?

ANSWER

________________.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

5. Are you tired?

ANSWER

________________.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the questions.

ASK

1. Are you from the USA?

ANSWER

________________.

ASK

2. Are you from the Philippines?

ANSWER

________________.

General English (Intermediate)_Culture

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

1. What is your name?
2. How do you describe the Japanese culture?
3. What tradition in your country do you like best?
4. Are you interested in foreign cultures?
5. What foreign culture do you like the most?

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. How do you describe the Philipine culture?
3. What tradition in your country do you like best?
4. Are you interested in foreign cultures?
5. What foreign culture do you like the most?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is
DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Nicky: What are you going to do on Christmas Day?
Kevin: I’ll go to school as usual.
Nicky: Are you sure? It’s a national holiday in the Philippines.
Kevin: Really? So, government offices will be closed that day as well. Am I right?
Nicky: Yes. Celebrating Christmas has been a tradition in our country. This began when the Spanish people brought Christianity to the Philippines in 1521.
Kevin: That’s interesting. How do you usually celebrate it?
Nicky: Christmas season starts in September. On Christmas day, families gather to celebrate. We prepare special dishes and gifts for everyone.
Kevin: That’s nice. You enjoy not only Christmas day itself but also the preparation time.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why is Christmas a big event in the Philippines?
Answer:
2. When does the Christmas season start in the Philippines?
Answer:
3. What do people prepare on Christmas Day?
Answer:

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: Sushi in Japan is very fresh!
Student: I think the location of a country affects ____________ food culture.
a. its
b. of
c. for
d. in
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Japanese women usually wear kimono on formal occasions.
Student: I heard that ____________ a traditional clothing in Japan.
a. are
b. with
c. its
d. it is
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: It’s difficult to sit in “seiza” position on a Japanese tatami.
Student: I heard the younger generation is not familiar ____________ seiza.
a. in
b. though
c. with
d. on
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: People eat food using their hands in some countries.
Student: In some countries, it’s the most pleasant way ____________ eat food.
a. in
b. is
c. to
d. with
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: People in the Republic of Estonia eat 7 times on New Year’s Day.
Student: They pray for a rich year ____________ a lot of food.
a. to eat
b. by eating
c. eating
d. in eating
(Answer is in the last page.)
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. Do you think modern traditions destroy old cultures?
Answer:
2. Do you think culture is created by people?
Answer:
3. In Western culture, once you turn 18, you have to move out from your parents’ house. Do you think this is a good idea?
Answer:
4. What are the advantages of practicing old traditions?
Answer:
5. Do you think adapting to a new culture is difficult?
Answer:
6. Do you think learning about foreign cultures is important? Why?
Answer:
7. Do you think art is valuable in one’s culture?

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. a
2. d
3. c
4. c
5. b

General English – Social Media

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.

READ

Sasha: Hi, Conny! It has been a while since we’ve talked.
Conny: Yeah, it’s good that we’re friends on SNS because we can keep in touch with everyone.
Sasha: True. Did you see Mike’s post last night? He will have a birthday party.
Conny: Yes. I got an invitation. Social media is useful for informing people about different things.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why is being friends on SNS a good thing?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

2. What did Mike post on his social media account?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Let’s take turns in answering the questions below.

ANSWER

1. Have you ever had a problem while using a social media site before?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

2. What kind of information are you comfortable sharing to the public?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

3. How do we become responsible social media users?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

Mutual Questioning – Traveling

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
講師と一緒に次の文章を読んでみましょう。文章は交互に読み、一度読み終わったら役を交代しましょう。

READ

Staff: Hello. What’s the purpose of your visit in our country?
Yuka: I’m here to see some sightseeing spots.
Staff: How long are you going to stay?
Yuka: I’m going to stay here for 6 days.
Staff: Where will you stay?
Yuka: I will stay at the Empire hotel in Rose city.
Staff: That’s nice! Enjoy your stay here.
Yuka: Thank you.

ROLE PLAY

Now, let’s have a dialogue practice. Please fill in the blanks.
空欄に自分で考えた答えを入れて、会話を完成させましょう。

READ

Tutor: Hello. What’s the purpose of your visit in our country?
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: How long are you going to stay?
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: Where will you stay?
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: That’s nice! Enjoy your stay here.
Student: ______________________________.

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
講師と一緒に次の文章を読んでみましょう。文章は交互に読み、一度読み終わったら役を交代しましょう。

READ

Local: This city is famous for sightseeing spots.
Yuka: Can you recommend one?
Local: I recommend the city hall. It is an old building that was built in 1920.
Yuka: Sounds good. How can I get there?
Local: Take the subway and get off at the city hall station. You’ll see the building on the left side.
Yuka: How long does it take from here?
Local: It takes about 15 minutes.
Yuka: Thank you. I’ll visit it tomorrow.

ROLE PLAY

Now, let’s have a dialogue practice. Please fill in the blanks.
空欄に自分で考えた答えを入れて、会話を完成させましょう。

READ

Tutor: This city is famous for sightseeing spots.
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: I recommend the city hall. It is an old building that was built in 1920.
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: Take the subway and get off at the city hall station. You’ll see the building on the left side.
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: It takes about 15 minutes.
Student: ______________________________.

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
講師と一緒に次の文章を読んでみましょう。文章は交互に読み、一度読み終わったら役を交代しましょう。

READ

Staff: Hello, Billy’s Bistro. How can I help you?
Yuka: Hello. Can I make a reservation for tonight?
Staff: Sure. What time would you like to book?
Yuka: 7pm, please.
Staff: Okay, ma’am. For how many?
Yuka: For 4 people.
Staff: May I know your name please?
Yuka: My name is Yuka Sato.
Staff: Alright. I have already made a reservation for 4 people at 7pm.
Yuka: Thanks.

ROLE PLAY

Now, let’s have a dialogue practice. Please fill in the blanks.
空欄に自分で考えた答えを入れて、会話を完成させましょう。

READ

Tutor: Hello, Billy’s Bistro. How can I help you?
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: Sure. What time would you like to book?
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: Okay, ma’am. For how many?
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: May I know your name please?
Student: ______________________________.
Tutor: Alright. I have already made a reservation for 4 people at 7pm.
Student: ______________________________.