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Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson100: Emotional Health

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　feel down 落ち込む
	She’s been feeling down lately. I wonder what’s wrong.
2.　alarming 不安にさせる、大変な
	The country’s population is increasing at an alarming rate.
3.　anxious 心配して、不安な
	He’s anxious to finish the job, and he’s been working hard to do so.
4.　drain 消耗させる、弱らせる
	The seven-hour journey drained the entire family.
5.　as important as ～と同じぐらい重要
	Exercising is as important as having a healthy diet.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	What makes you feel down?
2.	Have you had an alarming experience? Please tell me about it.
3.	When do you usually feel anxious?
4.	What drains you physically and emotionally?
5.	Do you agree that physical appearance is as important as personality? Why or why not?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hey, Emma. You don’t look well.

Well, to tell you the truth, I’ve been feeling down these past few days.

What’s wrong?

Nothing too alarming, but I’ve been having trouble sleeping lately.
I just feel so anxious all of a sudden.

I’m so sorry to hear that. Do you know the reason behind that?

I’m not sure, but I think work has emotionally drained me.

I suggest you take some days off from work. Emotional health is as important as physical health.

You’re right. Maybe I’ll ask my boss tomorrow.

I’m sure he’ll understand as long as you explain it to him.

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	What has Emma been feeling the past few days?
2.	What has Emma been having trouble doing lately?
3.	What did Ron suggest Emma do?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: I’ve been ______________ lately. B: Oh no, what’s wrong?
2.	A: Have you heard the news? B: Yeah. The crime was so ______________. We need to be more careful.
3.	A: You’re sweating a lot. Are you all right? B: Not really. I’m a bit ______________ to speak in front of many people.
4.	A: The long trip ______________ me. B: Go ahead and take some rest.
5.	A: Food appearance is ______________ as its taste. B: I understand. I’ll make my cooking more presentable next time.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You notice that your friend is feeling down. Ask him/her what is wrong and give him/her some advice.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson72: Graduation

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　hire 雇う
	She was hired by this company two years ago.
2.　resume 履歴書
	Send your resume by email, please.
3.　interview 面接、取材、インタビュー
	My initial interview will be this Monday.
4.　owe someone a lot （人）に借りがある、お世話になっている
	I owe my best friend a lot. I have to repay her somehow.
5.　diligent 勤勉な、よく勉強する
	Hannah is a very diligent student. She never misses any homework.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	What job would you like to be hired for?
2.	What skills would you include in your resume?
3.	How would you dress in an interview?
4.	Do you owe someone a lot? Who is it?
5.	Do you consider yourself diligent? How so?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Congratulations, Emma! We finally graduated. I’m sure your mom and dad are proud of you.

Thanks, Ron, and you, too! I bet your family is proud of you, too.

What’s your plan after this?

Actually, I have been thinking about getting hired soon. I have
already sent applications and resumes to different companies.

Oh, I see. So that means you’ll probably be busy with interviews.

Yeah. I’m nervous, but I’ll do my best to pass them.

Why not take a break first, like going on a trip outside town or spending more time with your family?

I wish I could, but I owe my parents a lot and I need to help them out.

I understand, and you’ve always been the diligent one.

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	What is Emma’s plan after graduation?
2.	What did Ron advise Emma to do?
3.	Why can Emma not take a break first?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: When did you get ________________? B: Just this Tuesday. I’ll start work next week.
2.	A: It’s my first time creating a ________________. Could you help me? B: Sure, no problem!
3.	A: Good luck on your ________________! B: I’m nervous, but thank you, I’ll do my best!
4.	A: You always study so hard. Why not take a break? B: I ________ my parents ________. I can’t disappoint them.
5.	A: What do you think about Shiela? B: She’s such a ________________ student. I always see her reading in the library.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You and your tutor, who will pretend to be your best friend, have just graduated from university. Talk about your plans after graduation.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson83: Fortune-telling

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　pursue 　追う、追跡する
	I want to pursue skate dancing.
2.　dilemma 　ジレンマ
	I am currently in a dilemma about these two job offers.
3.　fortune teller 　占い師
	The fortune teller carefully studied my palm.
4.　scam 　詐欺
	My friend was a victim of a get-rich-quick scam.
5.　insight 　洞察、洞察力
	The movie offers an insight into the everyday lives of the Filipino people.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	What hobby do you want to pursue?
2.	How do you deal with a dilemma at school/work?
3.	Would you be interested in seeing a fortune-teller?
4.	How can people avoid being caught in a scam?
5.	What is your insight into the COVID-19 crisis?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

What’s the matter, Emma?

I can’t decide whether to stay here and work as a designer or
pursue my studies abroad.

I think what you’re worried about is whether you’ll be successful or not. Is that right?

You’re right, Ron. This is a dilemma I can’t deal with.

Why don’t we go see a fortune-teller?

Are you serious?

You won’t lose anything if you go, and it’s only for $8.

It might be a scam!

Don’t worry; my friend went to one, and she gained some really good insights.

Well, then. Let’s try it!

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	What is Emma’s dilemma?
2.	How much does the fortune-teller’s service cost?
3.	What did Ron’s friend get from the fortune-teller?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: In the movie, the_________had a huge crystal ball. B: I don’t remember that movie.
2.	A: Be careful of shopping online. B: Yes, I’m aware of online______.
3.	A: I need to get an_______into her mind. B: That would be a difficult thing to do.
4.	A: There’s tempura and gyoza. Both are my favorites, but I have enough money for only one dish. B: That is surely a_________.
5.	A: After I graduate from college, I’m going to_____my dream of becoming a doctor. B: I support you!

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your friend wants to try a fortune-telling service online. Tell your tutor, who will act as your friend, to be careful of scams.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson82: Prayers and Wishes

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　cure 　治す
	There is no instant cure for this illness.
2.　opportunity 　機会
	They gave me the opportunity to sing in front of the audience.
3.　optimistic 　楽観的
	He is an optimistic friend who always sees the best in every situation.
4.　faith 　信仰
	Your faith needs to be stronger.
5.　meant to be 　～する運命だ
	As a child, she was already tall and beautiful. She was meant to be a model.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	What is the most effective cure for a common cold?
2.	If you had the opportunity to travel for free, where would you go?
3.	Should people always be optimistic?
4.	Should people have faith in their abilities to overcome challenges?
5.	Do you think some people are meant to be together?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Look, Emma! A shooting star!

Let’s wish!

What did you wish for?

I wished for a cure for all diseases. How about you?

I prayed for a job opportunity and world peace.

Well, if they don’t come true, we can always make another wish—like with birthday candles!

Dandelions and wishbones!

It’s good to stay optimistic.

We must never lose faith.

That’s right! If it is meant to be, it will be!

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	What did Ron wish for the world?
2.	According to Emma, if their wishes don’t come true, how can they wish again?
3.	According to Emma, what is a good attitude to have?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: I had the______to meet the president yesterday. B: Wow! That’s great.
2.	A: As soon as I met you, I knew we were_______friends. B: I felt the same way!
3.	A: Sleeping is the best_____for tiredness. B: You’re right about that.
4.	A: She always has a smile on her face even during hard times. B: She is definitely an______girl.
5.	A: Have_____in yourself. You will pass the exam. B: Okay, I got this!

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Your friend just blew out the candles on her birthday cake. Ask her what she wished for and tell her to have faith that it will come true.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson96: Childhood Dreams

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　look back 　振り返って見る、(…を)回顧する
	When I look back, I can see the mistakes we made.
2.　astronaut 　宇宙飛行士
	He was the first astronaut to set foot on the moon.
3.　rock star 　ロックスター
	Ringo Starr is a living rock star.
4.　go after something 　…を追いかける、を求める
	I am planning to go after Paul’s job when he leaves.
5.　hang out 　一緒にぶらぶら過ごす
	Nowadays, kids like to hang out at the mall.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	Do you look back on your childhood as the best time of your life?
2.	Could you tell me something about astronauts?
3.	Who is the greatest rock star for you?
4.	What dream job would you like to go after?
5.	Where do you plan to hang out this weekend?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

As I look back, I remember when we were growing up, we had more free time in school.

Yes, and we could think about what we wanted to do when we grew up.
So, Ron, what did that look like for you?

I used to dream of being an astronaut. But I realized there’s a lot of math involved.

Yes, in my case, for as long as I can remember, I always wanted to be
a rock star, like a musician.

Yes, so today, when you’re working, do you still kind of think about that?

No, that’s beyond me, and I have no intention to go after that dream
at this time in my life.

Well, it’s kind of cool, though, because I believe you would be famous if you had continued making music.

Thanks for believing in me.
Anyway, are you free this weekend? Would you like to hang out?

Certainly!

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	What were they talking about?
2.	What is Ron’s childhood dream?
3.	Did Emma pursue her childhood dream? Why or why not?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: What life advice can you give me? B: Remember to __________ on your mistakes from time to time, but never regret them.
2.	A: How did she qualify as an __________? B: She had to take 99 exams to qualify.
3.	A: Did you watch his concert? B: Yes, the __________ had a captive audience.
4.	A: What is wrong? B: I can’t decide whether to __________ the job or not.
5.	A: Do you still __________ with the same crew ? B: Yes, I do.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Have a small talk with your friend. Discuss your childhood dreams with him or her. Interact with him or her as much as possible.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson97: Happy Memories

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　adolescent 　思春期
	I consider the time when I was an adolescent one of the best.
2.　relish 　楽しむ、享受する
	I always relish challenges.
3.　nostalgic 　ノスタルジック、懐郷の
	When I see classic musicals on TV, I become quite nostalgic.
4.　terribly 　ものすごく、ひどく
	I’m terribly sorry for hurting you.
5.　hometown 　出身地
	Chicago is my hometown.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	What were your interests when you were an adolescent?
2.	What do you relish doing?
3.	Do you feel nostalgic when you see old school photographs?
4.	What do you miss terribly doing these days?
5.	Could you tell me about your hometown?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hey, Emma. Could you tell me about a happy memory you had?

Sure, what would you like to know?

How about when you were an adolescent?

Well, that time I made lots of friends. We did a lot of things together.

That sounds fun!

My classmates and I relished going swimming and rowing on the river
during the summer.

That sounds nostalgic! That’s something I’ll remember for a long time.

I couldn’t agree more. We also packed some sandwiches and fruit juice
and had a picnic beside the river.

I really think you terribly miss those moments you had with your childhood friends.

Definitely! My hometown has plenty of beaches to see, too. It’s very
friendly and beautiful!

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	What did Emma and her friends use to do when they were adolescents?
2.	How did Ron react to Emma’s happy memories?
3.	How does Emma describe her hometown?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: What did you enjoy the most when you were an adolescent? B: As an __________, I enjoyed solving math problems.
2.	A: Would you like to come with me? B: Sorry, I do not __________ surfing.
3.	A: You visited your hometown, right? B: Yeah, I felt quite __________ for the place where I grew up.
4.	A: Have you already talked to him? B: Yes! However, he was __________ insincere; you can never tell if he was telling the truth.
5.	A: Could you describe the houses there? B: The houses in my __________ were primarily made of wood.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

Have a small talk with your friend. Ask about a happy memory they had. Interact with him/her as much as possible.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson89: World Heritage Sites

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　overseas 　海外の
	She has always dreamed of studying overseas to experience different cultures and learn new languages.
2.　adventure 　冒険
	I went on a short adventure last weekend and explored the tourist spots of a nearby city.
3.　site 　地点
	They decided on this site to build the new hospital.
4.　hustle and bustle 　雑踏
	Many people go to the countryside to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities.
5.　bucket list 　バケットリスト（死ぬまでにしたいことをリスト化したもの）
	Traveling alone to another country has always been on her bucket list.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	Have you traveled overseas?
2.	What nature adventure would you like to go on?
3.	Have you visited any world heritage sites before?
4.	Do you prefer the hustle and bustle of big cities or a quiet life in the countryside?
5.	What things on your bucket list do you want to achieve this year?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

With just two months to go in the semester, it’s almost time for summer vacation, Emma.

Right, Ron. Do you have any travel plans for this vacation?

My brother and I are actually planning to travel overseas.

Really? Wow. I really admire you and your brother’s love for adventure.
Which country are you going to visit, then?

We’re planning to go to Peru and visit the World Heritage site, Machu Picchu.

You usually travel to big cities when you go overseas. I’m surprised.

We’re tired of the hustle and bustle of big cities. For a change, we want to witness such majestic landscapes and history in person.

If I were to travel to a World Heritage site, I’d choose the Taj Mahal.
It has always been on my travel bucket list.

Oh, I want to visit the Taj Mahal too, at least once. It has beautiful architecture, and its history is awe-inspiring.

Travel really broadens the mind. It changes a person for the better.

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	When will Ron and his brother travel overseas?
2.	Why did Ron and his brother choose to travel to a World Heritage site?
3.	Where would Emma want to go if she traveled

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: Do you have any travel plans for this year? B: Yes, I have! Traveling to South Korea has always been on my _____________ for this year.
2.	A: I have never traveled outside the country. B: Me too. I haven’t ___________ overseas.
3.	A: Aside from school, I don’t have that much to do lately. I’m becoming pretty bored. B: Why don’t you join me in a mini _________ next week? We’re planning to go to the lake to go fishing.
4.	A: Is this the _________ where they will build the new school? B: Yes, it is.
5.	A: A lot of people come to the hot springs during weekends. B: I can see why. They want to relax from work and escape the _______________.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You and your friend are talking about World Heritage sites. Talk about the World Heritage sites you both would like to visit.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson88: National Sports

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　passionate 　熱烈
	The boy is very passionate about basketball.
2.　lifestyle 　ライフスタイル
	Parenting involves a change in lifestyle.
3.　national 　国民の、国家の
	The national basketball team won a silver medal in the world championship.
4.　witness 　目撃する、見る
	We are very lucky to witness the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in person.
5.　tournament 　トーナメント
	The boxing tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	What is something you are passionate about?
2.	Do you have a healthy lifestyle?
3.	What is your country’s national sport?
4.	What exciting sports event or competition have you witnessed?
5.	Have you joined any tournaments at school?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

People in your country are really passionate about football, aren’t they?

We sure are! The football culture here is unlike any other. I’d say it’s a
lifestyle.

Is football the national sport in your country?

Yes, it is. How about in Japan?

The most popular sport here is baseball. But our national sport is sumo wrestling.

I know sumo wrestling! I want to witness one once I visit Japan.

If you want, you can watch a morning practice session at a sumo stable or you can watch a sumo tournament.

That’s interesting! I want to watch a sumo tournament live.

Just like football, you can really feel the excitement and sense the atmosphere by watching it live. Let’s watch it together.

Sure! I’d love to.

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	How is football perceived in Emma’s country?
2.	What is the national sport in Ron’s country?
3.	Why is it better to watch the tournament live according to Ron?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: I’ve been trying to improve my __________ by eating healthier and exercising more. B: That sounds great! A positive lifestyle change can really make a difference.
2.	A: Julia is very __________ about tennis. B: Her love for the sport is really admirable. She’s determined to improve her skills.
3.	A: The championship ______________ will take place at Keyworth Stadium tomorrow. B: Do you have the tickets already?
4.	A: What is the ___________ sport of Australia? B: It’s cricket.
5.	A: The last three-point shot was amazing! Everybody stood up in their seats and cheered! B: Oh, how I wish I had ____________ it in person.

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You and your friend are talking about sports. Ask him/her about the national sport in his/her country.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson81: Temples and Shrines

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　worship 　崇拝
	People often worship at temples to show respect and devotion to their faith.
2.　deity 　神格、神
	Amaterasu is known as the sun goddess, an important deity in Shinto religion.
3.　honored 　名誉ある、光栄に思って
	Apple Inc. is one of the most honored companies in the world.
4.　charm 　魔よけ、お守り
	He gave her a gold charm on her birthday.
5.　regardless of 　かかわらず
	The man jogs every day regardless of the weather.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	Can people worship in any place they feel comfortable?
2.	Are you familiar with foreign deities?
3.	Which famous person would you be honored to meet?
4.	Do you believe in lucky charms?
5.	What task do you still do regardless of how hard it is?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi, Emma. What are you reading?

Oh, this? It’s a culture magazine.
I’m reading a guide on Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines in Japan.

How are they different?

Well, a Shinto shrine is a place of worship for the honored “kami,”
the deities of Shinto.

How about the temples?

A Buddhist temple, on the other hand, is dedicated to a Buddhist deity.

I see. What do Japanese people do when they visit?

They usually put a coin in an offering box and pray quietly.
They also purchase “omamori,” which are charms for protection.

Are tourists welcomed there?

Of course. Everyone can visit regardless of personal beliefs.
But we all should behave respectfully.

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	What can you find in a culture magazine?
2.	What is the difference between a Buddhist temple and a Shinto shrine?
3.	How should tourists behave when visiting temples and shrines?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: The live conference was full of______leaders from all around the world. B: What a big event!
2.	A: I bought you a______bracelet to keep you safe all the time. B: That’s so nice of you. Thanks a lot!
3.	A: I wonder why they close their store on Sundays. B: It is their time to_______.
4.	A: ________what you think, I still think he is the best person for the job. B: We’ll see about that.
5.	A: I am reading a book on Indian ______. B: That’s fascinating!

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

It’s your friend’s first time at a temple. Tell your tutor, who will act as your friend, what he or she can expect there.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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.

Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)｜日常会話（中級１章）
Lesson80: Beliefs and Superstitions

2021年5月27日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with me.

PART A_2

1.　superstition 　迷信
	Many people still believe in superstitions.
2.　creepy 　不気味な、嫌な気分にさせる
	The Halloween decorations are too creepy!
3.　ridiculous 　ばかげた、ばかばかしい
	It’s ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to solve that math problem!
4.　suddenly 　突然
	I dreamed about a flying cat when the phone suddenly rang.
5.　coincidence 　〔偶然の〕一致、合致
	We hadn’t planned to be in Tokyo at the same time as Sherwin and Cherry. It was just a happy coincidence.

PART A_3

I will ask the questions below. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART A_4

1.	What are some superstitions in your country?
2.	Have you ever had a creepy dream?
3.	What movie do you think is ridiculous?
4.	What would you do if you suddenly won a million dollars?
5.	When was the last time you experienced a coincidence?

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Oh my! A black cat just crossed our path!

What’s wrong with it?

They say it’s bad luck!

Don’t worry. That’s just a superstition.

I just remembered it’s Friday the 13th today. I’m getting a creepy feeling!

Oh, come on, Ron. Don’t tell me you believe in superstitions.
They’re ridiculous.

Well, back in Ireland, we believe that when a knife falls on the floor, it means we’ll have a male visitor. Guess what?

What?

Once, when we were having dinner, I dropped my knife. Then, Tom, our cousin from Scotland, suddenly arrived!

That is just a coincidence!

PART C_1

I will ask questions about the conversation. Please answer in complete sentences.

PART C_2

1.	Why was Ron getting a creepy feeling?
2.	What was Emma’s reaction to Ron?
3.	What happened suddenly when Ron dropped his knife during dinner?

PART D_1

Fill in the blanks using the new vocabulary you learned to complete the conversation.

PART D_2

1.	A: Please stop wearing that ______ hat! B: But, why? It has cute butterflies and feathers on it!
2.	A: That stranger keeps looking at us. B: I know! It’s getting a little bit ________.
3.	A: Hey, open your door. I brought food! B: I was just about to send you a message. What a ________!
4.	A: The lights ______ turned off! B: Maybe, it’s just broken.
5.	A: You shouldn’t whistle at night. Snakes might come! B: Don’t tell me you believe in that ________!

PART E_1

Let’s do a role play. Talk with me based on the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART E_2

You and your friend suddenly saw a black cat. Your friend thinks it is bad luck. Tell your tutor, who will act as your friend, that it is just a superstition.

PART E_3

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

(Please give short feedback on how your student did in 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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