


What have you celebrated recently? Your friend’s or family member’s birthday? Passing the exam? Anything you can think of.
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1. | The people in the picture are celebrating Coming-of-Age Day. What do people celebrate on that day? |
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2. | What do men and women wear for the coming-of-age ceremony? |
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First, let’s read aloud clearly and slowly to check your pronunciation. Second, let’s try to read aloud at a natural speed.
JESS:
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Hey, I’ve heard that you did well in your job interview. Congratulations on your new job! |
KAITO:
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Thank you! It was a really difficult interview, but I’m really glad it went well. |
JESS:
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Well done! We should invite some friends and celebrate. Would you rather celebrate at home or go out? |
KAITO:
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I think I’d rather go out and spend time at a restaurant. |
JESS:
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All right! Let’s invite Kai and Michelle. |
KAITO:
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Sure! That’ll be fun. |
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Would you rather eat Italian or Japanese food? |
KAITO:
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I’d rather eat Japanese food. I really love it! |
JESS:
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Got it. I’ll book a table. Why not invite some more friends? |
KAITO:
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Well… Actually, I’d rather have a small party with close friends than a big party. |
JESS:
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Okay, then let’s celebrate with the four of us! |


JESS:
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Hey, I’ve heard that you did well in your job interview. ______________ on your new job! |
KAITO:
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Thank you! It was a really difficult interview, but I’m really glad it went well. |
JESS:
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Well ______! We should invite some friends and celebrate. _________ you rather celebrate at home or go out? |
KAITO:
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I think I’d __________ go out and spend time at a restaurant. |
JESS:
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All right! Let’s invite Kai and Michelle. |
KAITO:
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Sure! That’ll be fun. |
JESS:
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Would you rather eat Italian _____ Japanese food? |
KAITO:
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_______ rather eat Japanese food. I really love it! |
JESS:
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Got it. I’ll book a table. Why not invite some more friends? |
KAITO:
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Well… Actually, I’d rather have a small party with close friends _______ a big party. |
JESS:
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Okay, then let’s celebrate with the four of us! |






1. | For you, what holiday is as exciting as summer vacation? |
_______________ is as exciting ____ summer vacation. |


2. | Would you rather hang out with a lot of friends or a few close friends? Why? |
I’d _________ hang out with _________________. Because_____________________. |




1. | What traditional event in the Philippines is ____ popular as Christmas? |


_____________ is as popular as Christmas in the Philippines. |
2. | __________ you rather work from home or in the office? Why? |


I’d rather work _________________. Because_____________________. |



1. | Would you rather talk with your friends face-to-face or by messaging app? Why? | |
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2. | Would you rather study alone or with friends? Why? | |
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3. | What Japanese event do you think is as popular as Christmas? | |
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4. | What will you tell a friend if he/she gets an excellent grade on an exam? | |
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5. | Are you as tall as your mother/father? Who is as tall as you? | |
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6. | Would you rather go out or do nothing at home on the New Year’s holiday? | |
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7. | It is said that Obon in Japan is as similar as Halloween. Could you tell me what Japanese people do during Obon? | |
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What are your plans for Christmas and the New Year’s holiday this year?
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