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Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)｜日常会話（初級１章）
Lesson35: Things we can do on the plane　飛行機の中でできること

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

単語を学習しましょう。講師のあとについて音読してみましょう。

PART A_2

1.　later　もっと後の、後で
2.　dreamy　夢のような、非現実的な
3.　photograph　写真

PART B_1

Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.

会話表現を学びましょう。以下の文章を音読してみましょう。

PART B_2

What are the things we can do on the plane?

飛行機の中ではどんなことができるの？

We can watch a movie on the plane.

飛行機の中で映画を見ることができます。

PART C_1

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

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がRon、あなたがEmmaの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

PART C_2

Hi, Emma! I’ll be flying to my hometown in Hokkaido next week.

Hello, Ron. Really? That’s nice!

Yes, and it would be my first time riding on a plane. I’m a little nervous.

You should not be. There are fun things you can do on the plane.

What are those things, Emma?

You can watch a movie and listen to music on the plane, Ron.

Really? That would be great. What else can I do on the plane?

You can also take photographs of the dreamy clouds if you are in the window seat.

PART D_1

Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART D_2

Hi, Emma! I’ll be flying to my hometown in Hokkaido next week.

Hello, Ron. Really? That’s nice!

Yes, and it would be my first time riding on a plane. I’m a little nervous.

You should not be. There are fun things you can do on the plane.

What are those things, Emma?

___________________________________.

Really? That would be great. ___________________________?

____________________________ if you are in the window seat.

PART E_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

空欄を埋めて、以下の会話文を完成させましょう。

PART E_2

1.	A: Can we watch a movie later at the cinema? B: ________________________________.
2.	A: ________________________________? B: Yes, you can borrow my hair tie.
3.	A: Can we play some board games? B: _________________________________.
4.	A: _________________________________? B: Yes, we can eat ramen later after work.
5.	A: Which of these dresses can I borrow? B: ________________________________.
6.	A: How many chocolates can I eat today? B: __________________________________.

PART F_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

ロールプレイをしましょう。以下のシチュエーションに沿って、講師と話をしましょう。この時、今日習った表現を使ってみましょう。

PART F_2

You are asking your mom for permission to go to the mall with your friends.

あなたは、友達と買い物に行きたいと思っています。母親に、行ってもいいか聞いてみましょう。

PART F_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 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.

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson62 : Smallest Rubik’s Cube Ever Goes on Sale in Japan

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　sensation	/sen-SEY-shuhn/
	-something that causes great excitement or interest
	Cosplay became a sensation in the Philippines.
2.　immediate	/ih-MEE-dee-it/
	-happening or done without delay or very soon after something else
	He received an immediate feedback from his boss.
3.　hit	/hit /
	-a thing or person that is very popular or successful
	“Hey Jude” was The Beatles’ number one hit.
4.　profit	/PROF-it/
	-money that is earned in business after paying the costs of producing and selling goods
	Making a million dollars in profit is difficult.
5.　mirror	/MIR-er/
	-to be a copy of something; be similar to something
	The movie mirrors the character of the nation.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Smallest Rubik’s Cube Ever Goes on Sale in Japan

In Japan, the tiniest Rubik’s Cube has gone on sale for ¥198,000 or about $1,900. It was designed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the box-shaped puzzle. Erno Rubik of Hungary created the Rubik’s Cube in the 1970s. A toy company from America turned the puzzle into a global sensation in the 1980s. It was an instant hit in Japan, where it made more than 4 million in profit during its first eight months on sale in July 1980. The cube is just 9.9 millimeters by 9.9 millimeters in size and weighs just 2 grams. According to MegaHouse Corporation, a branch of Japan’s Bandai Company, the puzzle is made of metal and comes with a display box. The Rubik’s Cube is tiny but absolutely playable. People can pre-order it now, with arrival scheduled in December. The tiny cube was on view this week at a Hungarian Embassy exhibit in Tokyo. An artwork created with Rubik’s Cubes is also on display. The Hungarian Ambassador to Japan, Norbert Palanovics, said it mirrors the country’s small, simple, yet intelligent qualities.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	Why was the smallest Rubik’s Cube created?
2.	From which country was the Rubik’s Cube originally?
3.	What can buyers expect from their purchase?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	How do you think people from all over the world would react to this article?
2.	What makes the smallest Rubik’s Cube interesting for you?
3.	Do you think the smallest Rubik’s Cube is worth buying? Why or why not?
4.	Do you enjoy playing puzzle games? Why or why not?
5.	Do you think play is beneficial to adults? Why or why not?

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 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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson83 : Team Sports Teach Life Lessons

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　exhibit	/ig-ZIB-it/
	-to show something publicly
	They exhibited great teamwork.
2.　discipline	/DIS-uh-plin/
	-training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, often in the form of rules, and punishments if these are broken, or the behavior produced by this training
	His discipline is really admirable.
3.　responsibility	/ri-spon-suh-BIL-i-tee/
	-something that it is your job or duty to deal with
	Becoming a parent is a huge responsibility.
4.　argue	/AHR-gyoo/
	-to give the reasons for your opinion, idea, belief, etc.
	Our class president argued that the class should push through the event.
5.　matter	/MAT-er/
	-to be important, or to affect what happens
	Your presence really matters to us.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Team Sports Teach Life Lessons

Members of a community swim team gathered in the swimming pool on a summer morning. As they swim, they get to engage in physical activity and at the same time get the right amount of vitamin D they need. But more than the health benefits, one can also learn life lessons by being a member of a sports team. The team swim coach Paul Waas said that players were able to exhibit discipline and focus as they try to listen to the coach and work with the team. He added that these players also learned the skill of responsibility, goal-setting, and working within a group. An article in a magazine listed a few reasons why employers should consider hiring former athletes. The writer argued that these people can be characterized as focused on goals, good communicators, and team players. Studies also showed that 90 percent of the women in the highest executive positions played sports when they were in school. But of course, team sports are not without harm as they can cause injury to players. Also, in a sport like swimming, even teammates are competing against each other. Just like other activities, what matters is that the child can pick what is the right sport for him/her.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	What life lessons can be learned by being a member of a sports team?
2.	According to an article in a magazine, what are the few reasons why employers should consider hiring former athletes?
3.	According to studies, how many percent of the women in the highest executive positions played sports when they were in school?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	Do you really think that you can learn life lessons by being a member of a sports team? Why or why not?
2.	If you were an employer, would you consider hiring an athlete? Why or why not?
3.	How do the swimmers learn responsibility? Please explain your answer.
4.	Were you a part of a sports team before? Please tell me more about it.
5.	What life lessons did you learn from being a part of a sports team? Please explain your answer.

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 a 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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson61 : Netherlands Museum Opens Its Secrets to the Public

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　portion	/PAWR-shuhn/
	-a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with it
	A portion of the painting is damaged.
2.　majority	/muh-JAWR-i-tee/
	-the greater part or number; the number larger than half the total
	Majority of the people voted for her as the president.
3.　alter	/AWL-ter/
	-to make different in some particular, as size, style, course, or the like; modify
	The manager wants to alter the rules in the office.
4.　exhibit	/-ig-ZIB-it/
	to show something publicly
	Original prints of The Great Wave Off Kanagawa were exhibited.
5.　enhance	/en-HANS/
	-to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something
	They bought a new sofa to enhance the appeal of the living room.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Netherlands Museum Opens Its Secrets to the Public

Paintings and other works of art seen in museums around the world make up only a limited portion of their overall collections. The majority of what museums have is kept hidden from view at all times. In the Netherlands, one art gallery is attempting to alter that. Sjarel Ex is the director of Rotterdam’s Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. He recently showed The Associated Press (AP) and other media the museum’s current depot or storage area. When it opens to the public next year, the structure is expected to house 151,000 works of art. Some of these works have yet to be made publically available and exhibited. The old storage space was once in danger of flooding that could have damaged the artworks greatly. This was one of the reasons that prompted the project. The depot’s 39.5-meter height is enhanced with 1,664 bright and shiny mirrors. They represent the local scenery as well as the city’s tall structures. Visitors shall find five different climates, carefully designed for the safety of each artwork.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	Where is the new depot located?
2.	What could visitors expect to see at the museum?
3.	What was one of the reasons that prompted the project?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What do you think makes this project remarkable?
2.	How do you think would people react to the museum’s opening?
3.	Would you like to visit the museum? Why or why not?
4.	How important is art in your country?
5.	Do you think that art should be accessible to all? Why or why not?

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 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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson55 : Dig of Pompeii Fast-Food Place Reveals Ancient Tastes

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　relic	/REL-ik/
	-a surviving memorial of something past; remaining parts or fragment
	You will find a lot of relics of past civilizations in the museum.
2.　ruins	/ROO-in/
	-the remains of a building, city, etc., that has been destroyed or that is in disrepair or a state of decay
	The ruins of ancient Greece look amazing.
3.　depict	/dih-PIKT/
	-to represent by or as if by painting; portray; delineate.
	The items depict the past life of greeks.
4.　adorn	/uh-DAWRN/
	-to make more pleasing, attractive, impressive, etc.; enhance
	Her dress is adorned for the celebration.
5.　potential	/puh-TEN-shuhl/
	-capable of being or becoming
	The data gathered are potential evidence for the case.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Dig of Pompeii Fast-Food Place Reveals Ancient Tastes

In the ancient Roman town of Pompeii, Italian scientists found a fast-food restaurant. In Pompeii, there were about 80 fast-food restaurants found. However, this is the first time a complete thermopolium — a hot-food-and-drink eatery — has been discovered. During work to rebuild Pompeii’s ruins in 2019, some of the thermopolium’s counter area was partially dug up. Archaeologists have continued to search since then. They discovered a massive counter with many large holes in the center. Deep containers for hot food were kept on the counter. Artwork depicting ducks and chickens adorned the front of the counter, and a dog on a leash is shown in another painting. The pictures brightened the restaurant and were potentially used as food advertisements as well. A bronze serving kit, nine food containers, a couple of drink containers, and an oil bottle were also discovered at the site. The relics aid in the understanding of Pompeii’s common foods.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	What did the Italian scientists find in Pompeii, Rome?
2.	Please describe the counters found by the archaeologists.
3.	What type of utensils did they find?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What is your opinion about the relics found in Pompeii’s old fast-food restaurant?
2.	How do you think Ancient Roman people live back then?
3.	Which part of the article interested you the most? Why?
4.	Which fast food do you enjoy eating the most and why?
5.	What makes fast food so popular to many?

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 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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson145: The Fisherman and the Little Fish

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　spare	/spair/
	-to not hurt or destroy something or someone
	He begged the policeman to spare him from punishment.
2.　worthwhile	/wurth-WAHYL/
	-useful, important, or good enough to be a suitable reward for the money or time spent or the effort made
	My stay in the countryside was worthwile.
3.　foolish	/FOO-lish/
	-resulting from or showing lack of sense
	She does not like talking to people she finds foolish.
4.　gain	/geyn/
	-an occasion when you get something useful or positive
	The knowledge he got from studying was a huge gain.
5.　promise	/prom-IS/
	-the act of saying you will certainly do something
	Keeping a promise is important.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read them aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

The Fisherman and the Little Fish

A poor Fisherman, who lived on the fish he caught, had bad luck one day and caught nothing but a very small fry. The Fisherman was about to put it in his basket when the little Fish said:

“Please spare me, Mr. Fisherman! I am so small it is not worth while to carry me home. When I am bigger, I shall make you a much better meal.”

But the Fisherman quickly put the fish into his basket.

“How foolish I should be,” he said, “to throw you back. However small you may be, you are better than nothing at all.”

A small gain is worth more than a large promise.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	What did the fisherman catch on the day he had bad luck?
2.	What did the fish promise the fisherman when it was caught?
3.	How did the fisherman respond to the fish?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What makes the fable interesting for you?
2.	How would you describe the fisherman?
3.	If you were the fisherman, would you have eaten or spared the fish?
4.	Share an experience where you gained something great from taking advantage of a situation.
5.	Do you save things for later? e.g. new clothes, food, money. Why or why not?

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 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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An eBook from The Project Gutenberg.
This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org

Column Discussion (Expert)｜コラムディスカッション（上級）
Lesson82 : Progress Made in Identification, Prevention of Brain Diseases

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　identify	/ahy-DEN-tuh-fahy/
	-to recognize a problem, need, fact, etc. and to show that it exists
	The child was able to correctly identify the flags of different countries.
2.　relevance	/REL-uh-vuhns/
	-the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about
	I can’t see the relevance of his comment to the debate.
3.　presence	/PREZ-uhns/
	-the fact that someone or something is in a place
	The presence of the jury made them more nervous.
4.　promising	/PROM-uh-sing/
	-Something that is promising shows signs that it is going to be successful or enjoyable
	Ken is a promising young athlete.
5.　institution	/in-sti-TOO-shuhn/
	-a large and important organization, such as a university or bank
	Oxford University is a respected institution.

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

Progress Made in Identification, Prevention of Brain Diseases

Progress is being made as scientists are now close to having a blood test that can identify possible signs of Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases. This draws relevance from a recent study that showed that with the conduct of healthy behavior, the disease can be prevented, even with the presence of genes raising the risk. Doctors are aiming for a more regular test as brain scans and spinal fluid are more costly and difficult to do. So far, the result of the studies has been very promising. About 50 million people are suffering from dementia, its most common type is Alzheimer’s. There is no cure for this disease. Treatment can only lessen the pain experienced by the patient. Thus, doctors want to identify the signs, through a blood test rather than subjective skills, at the earliest stage to prevent it as early as possible. Studies conducted by different institutions have shown that with good habits and a healthy lifestyle, the risk of getting dementia is lessened. Furthermore, even if genetic risks are present, one’s chances can still be improved through healthy habits. Thus, one should do away with worrying about the genetic risks and be more focused on living a healthy life.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.

PART C_2

1.	What diseases can be identified by the blood test according to the article?
2.	Why do doctors target for a more regular test?
3.	How can dementia risks be lessened?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	What are the advantages of having these tests as early as possible?
2.	Do you think this blood test will be 100% accurate? Explain your answer.
3.	What comes to your mind when you hear the word “dementia”?
4.	Do you think you have a healthy lifestyle? Why or why not?
5.	What does the quote “Prevention is better than cure” mean?

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 a 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.

Parts of this lesson material are based on:
An article by Voice of America

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)｜日常会話（初級１章）
Lesson20: Foods that we like　好きな食べ物

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

単語を学習しましょう。講師のあとについて音読してみましょう。

PART A_2

1.　stress　ストレス、圧力
2.　include　含む
3.　seafood　シーフード

PART B_1

Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.

会話表現を学びましょう。以下の文章を音読してみましょう。

PART B_2

What kind of cake do you like?

どのようなケーキが好きですか？

I like chocolate cake.

チョコレートケーキが好きです。

PART C_1

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

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がRon、あなたがEmmaの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

PART C_2

Hey, Emma! We are going to the grocery store. By the way, what kind of cake do you like for tonight’s dinner?

I like chocolate cake.

Okay, we will also include meat to the list. What kind of meat do you want to have for dinner?

I like seafood.

I will also add drinks to the list. What drink do you like?

I like orange juice.

Okay, are you going to add more?

Could you please add apples, too? Thank you.

PART D_1

Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART D_2

Hey, Emma! We are going to the grocery store. By the way, what kind of cake do you like for tonight’s dinner?

__________ chocolate cake.

Okay, we will also include meat to the list. __________ do you want to have for dinner?

I like seafood.

I will also add drinks to the list. What drink do you like?

__________ orange juice.

Okay, are you going to add more?

Could you please add apples, too? Thank you.

PART E_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

空欄を埋めて、以下の会話文を完成させましょう。

PART E_2

1.	A: What kinds of food do you cook at home? B: _____________ Italian food.
2.	A: __________ food do you like? B: I like eating sushi and ramen.
3.	A: What kinds of food do you eat when you are stressed out? B: ___________ junk food.
4.	A: __________ drink do you like? B: I like drinking coffee.
5.	A: What kinds of food are easy to prepare? B: For me, pasta is __________.
6.	A: ________________? B: My brother likes strawberry cake.

PART F_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

ロールプレイをしましょう。以下のシチュエーションに沿って、講師と話をしましょう。この時、今日習った表現を使ってみましょう。

PART F_2

You are new in your department. Have a small talk with one of your colleagues about the kinds of food he/she likes.

あなたは、新しい部署に入りました。同僚の一人と、その人がどんな種類の食べ物が好きか、話をしてみましょう。

PART F_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 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.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 1)｜日常会話（初級１章）
Lesson28: Food and amounts　料理と金額

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

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

単語を学習しましょう。講師のあとについて音読してみましょう。

PART A_2

1.　salad　サラダ
2.　refrigerator　冷蔵庫
3.　vegetable　野菜

PART B_1

Let’s learn today’s phrases. Read the sentences below.

会話表現を学びましょう。以下の文章を音読してみましょう。

PART B_2

How much water do you drink in a day?

あなたは一日にどのくらいの水を飲むのですか？

I drink a lot of water in a day.

私は一日にたくさんの水を飲みます。

PART C_1

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

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がRon、あなたがEmmaの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

PART C_2

Emma, I suddenly felt dizzy. Can you get me some water?

Are you okay?

No, I think it is because I haven’t drunk water for hours.

How much water do you drink in a day?

Not much.

You should drink at least eight glasses of water in a day.

Yes, I really have to change my habit.

That’s good to hear.

PART D_1

Let’s read the dialogue. Read aloud, filling in the blanks as you remember the sentence you just read.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART D_2

Emma, I suddenly felt dizzy. __________ some water?

Are you okay?

No, I think it is because I haven’t drunk water for hours.

__________ do you drink in a day?

Not much.

You should drink at least eight _____________ in a day.

Yes, I really have to change my habit.

That’s good to hear.

PART E_1

Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.

空欄を埋めて、以下の会話文を完成させましょう。

PART E_2

1.	A: How much milk was left? B: __________. We have to go buy more.
2.	A: ________ apples are there? B: There are three apples.
3.	A: ________ potatoes do we need? B: We need a few potatoes.
4.	A: _________sweets do we have? B: We have a lot of chocolate in the refrigerator.
5.	A: How much soy sauce do I have to put here? B: We should put 3 tablespoon of __________.
6.	A: How much vegetable salad do you eat a day? B: __________. I know I should eat more.

PART F_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

ロールプレイをしましょう。以下のシチュエーションに沿って、講師と話をしましょう。この時、今日習った表現を使ってみましょう。

PART F_2

Your friend is on a diet. Ask him/her how much food he eats a day.

あなたの友人はダイエットをしています。一日にどれくらいの量を食べているのか聞いてみましょう。

PART F_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 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.

World Literature (Aesop Fables)｜世界文学（イソップ童話）
Lesson122: The Animals and the Plague

2021年3月19日 weblio PH

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　severe	/suh-veer/
	-causing very great pain, difficulty, worry, damage, etc.; very serious
	I suddenly felt a severe toothache.
2.　plague	/pleyg/
	-bubonic plague, or any serious disease that kills many people
	Millions died of the plague.
3.　rage	/reyj/
	-to happen in a strong or violent way
	The storm raged outside.
4.　tender	/TEN-der /
	-gentle, loving, or kind
	He grew up in a tender family.
5.　greedy	/GREE-dee/
	-wanting a lot more food, money, etc. than you need
	He’s greedy for power.

PART B_1

Let’s read the story. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

The Animals and the Plague

Once upon a time, a severe plague raged among the animals. Many died, and those who lived were so ill, that they cared for neither food nor drink, and dragged themselves about listlessly. No longer could a fat young hen tempt Master Fox to dinner, nor a tender lamb rouse greedy Sir Wolf’s appetite.

At last the Lion decided to call a council. When all the animals were gathered together he arose and said:

“Dear friends, I believe the gods have sent this plague upon us as a punishment for our sins. Therefore, the most guilty one of us must be offered in sacrifice. Perhaps we may thus obtain forgiveness and cure for all.” “I will confess all my sins first. I admit that I have been very greedy and have devoured many sheep. They had done me no harm. I have eaten goats and bulls and stags. To tell the truth, I even ate up a shepherd now and then.

“Now, if I am the most guilty, I am ready to be sacrificed. But I think it best that each one confess his sins as I have done. Then we can decide in all justice who is the most guilty.” “Your majesty,” said the Fox, “you are too good. Can it be a crime to eat sheep, such stupid mutton heads? No, no, your majesty. You have done them great honor by eating them up.

“And so far as shepherds are concerned, we all know they belong to that puny race that pretends to be our masters.” All the animals applauded the Fox loudly. Then, though the Tiger, the Bear, the Wolf, and all the savage beasts recited the most wicked deeds, all were excused and made to appear very saint-like and innocent.

It was now the Ass’s turn to confess.

“I remember,” he said guiltily, “that one day as I was passing a field belonging to some priests, I was so tempted by the tender grass and my hunger, that I could not resist nibbling a bit of it. I had no right to do it, I admit—” A great uproar among the beasts interrupted him. Here was the culprit who had brought misfortune on all of them! What a horrible crime it was to eat grass that belonged to someone else! It was enough to hang anyone for, much more an Ass. Immediately they all fell upon him, the Wolf in the lead, and soon had made an end to him, sacrificing him to the gods then and there, and without the formality of an altar.

The weak are made to suffer for the misdeeds of the powerful.

PART C_1

Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the story.

PART C_2

1.	Why did the Lion decide to call a council?
2.	Why did all the animals applaud the Fox loudly?
3.	Whom did the animals offer as a sacrifice to the gods?

PART D_1

Let’s discuss the story. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.

PART D_2

1.	Do think that gods sent the plague upon the animals as a punishment for their sins? Why or why not?
2.	Who do you think among the animals is the most sinful? Why?
3.	If you were the Ass, would you also eat the grass that belonged to someone else? Why?
4.	Who do you consider weak in our society today? Why?
5.	How can you relate the lesson to your daily life?

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 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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