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General English(Expert)_Culture and Language

2023年1月5日 weblio PH

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

originally	最初は、もともとは
feature	特徴、特性
simplicity	飾り気のないこと、簡素、単純さ
concept	概念、観念
reflect	反映する、映す

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Japanese is sometimes said to be a difficult language to learn. This is because it uses three different types of characters: kanji, hiragana, and katakana. Kanji are Chinese ideographs that were introduced around the 5th century. Hiragana was developed from kanji during the Heian period in the 9th century. Hiragana was originally a female-only character.

The Japanese language’s unique sensibility is also a feature of Japanese culture. For example, “wabi-sabi” is frequently introduced as a beautiful Japanese term. It means the beauty of simplicity, but it is a very abstract concept that is difficult to explain in concrete terms.

With its four seasons, Japan has many other words for seasons and weather. Rain, in particular, has over 400 different terms. This reflects a common feeling in Japan, where it rains a lot.

In this way, we can learn a lot about a country’s culture from its language.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1.	According to the passage, why is Japanese difficult to learn?
Answer:
2.	What is an example of a very abstract concept that is difficult to explain in concrete terms?
Answer:
3.	How many various terms does the word “rain” have in Japanese?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

originally
feature
reflect

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Expression:	I believe…
Sample Question:	What is one way to learn Japanese?
Sample Answer:	I believe that finding a Japanese tutor is one way you can learn to communicate in everyday situations. By having daily conversations regularly, you can learn useful phrases or words that are often used in conversations.

PART D_3

You will defend your opinion using the displayed expressions. Your answer should have at least two sentences.

PART D_4

Expression:	I believe…
Question:	What is important when learning a foreign language? Explain in relation to culture.
Answer:

PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answer.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	It is said that losing a language also means losing the culture of the people who speak it. How would you feel if the Japanese language and your unique culture were lost?
Answer:
2.	What do you think are the benefits of learning other languages?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

What do you think are the good and bad points of both Japanese and English?

PART F_3

General English(Expert)_Good Sleep

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PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

conduct	行う、実行する
sunlight	日光
stay up	夜遅くまで起きている
regulate	〔～を〕規則正しくする
nap	うたた寝、昼寝

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Do you have trouble falling asleep or waking up in the middle of the night?
According to a survey conducted by the OECD in 2019, the average sleeping time of Japanese is 7 hours and 22 minutes, which is more than one hour shorter than other developed countries.

For a good night’s sleep, “rhythm” is important. At night, the brain produces more melatonin, a sleep-related hormone, to help people fall asleep. Sunlight in the morning resets the body’s internal clock. However, if people stay up late, oversleep, and are not exposed to light at the correct time, their body rhythms can become disrupted. The rhythm can also be disrupted if there is a large difference between going to bed and waking up on weekdays and weekends. The following are three things you can do to regulate your body’s rhythm and get a good night’s sleep.
(1) Drink hot water in the morning to raise your body temperature and wake up.
(2) Take a 15-minute nap when you feel sleepy.
(3) Before going to bed, raise your body temperature.
All of these are easy to adopt, so let’s all try them.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1.	According to the passage, what is the average sleeping time of the Japanese?
Answer:
2.	What does the brain produce at night?
Answer:
3.	How can you regulate your body’s rhythm and get a good night’s sleep?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

conduct
stay up
regulate

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Expression:	I agree…/I disagree…
Sample Question:	Do you agree that our mental health depends on getting enough sleep?
Sample Answer:	I agree that our mental health depends on getting enough sleep, as one night of poor sleep can have a major negative effect on our mood the following day. If we can’t get enough sleep for a long time, it will be one of the causes of depression, anxiety, and other illnesses.

PART D_3

You will defend your opinion using the displayed expressions. Your answer should have at least two sentences.

PART D_4

Expression:	I agree…/I disagree…
Question:	Do you agree that it is a good idea to take supplements to make you sleep faster?
Answer:

PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answer.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	Do you think studying all night without sleeping would result in a score on the exam?
Answer:
2.	Do you get up early on weekends?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

What do you do before going to sleep? Do you think it affects your sleep quality?

PART F_3

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Part A Introduction & Ice break

Part A_1　Introduction & Ice break

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

My name is ________. What is your name?

Part A_2　Introduction & Ice break

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

Part A_3　Introduction & Ice break

Nice to meet you too, ________. How was your winter vacation? What did you do? Did you go anywhere?

Part A_4　Introduction & Ice break

Answer：

Part A_5　Introduction & Ice break

I see. Let’s begin our lesson!

Part B　Dialogue Practice

Part B_1　Dialogue Practice

We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation. Then, we’ll switch roles.

Part B_2　Dialogue practice

Summer in Japan

TUTOR:	Yuki, I’m planning getting on a folding fan this summer. What do you think?
STUDENT:	Hmm, not a lot of young people use them. But they’re still used by many old people.
TUTOR:	I see. What about wind bells?
STUDENT:	They’re really nice. We can hear the cooling sound in the wind.
TUTOR:	That sounds good! What are they made of?
STUDENT:	Most of them are made of glass.
TUTOR:	They look very beautiful.

Part B_3　Dialogue Practice

Now, let’s switch roles. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

Part B_4　Dialogue practice

Summer in Japan

STUDENT:	Yuki, I’m planning getting on a folding fan this summer. What do you think?
TUTOR:	Hmm, not a lot of young people use them. But they’re still used by many old people.
STUDENT:	I see. What about wind bells?
TUTOR:	They’re really nice. We can hear the cooling sound in the wind.
STUDENT:	That sounds good! What are they made of?
TUTOR:	Most of them are made of glass.
STUDENT:	They look very beautiful.

Part B_5　Dialogue practice

Now, let’s review some words and expressions.

Part B_6　Dialogue practice

Part B_7　Dialogue practice

Now, I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the dialogue.

Part B_8　Dialogue practice

1.	Who are folding fans used by?

Part B_9　Dialogue practice

They are _________ __________ many __________ people.

Part B_10　Dialogue practice

2.	Why are wind bells useful in summer?

Part B_11　Dialogue practice

Because the _________ __________ makes you feel __________ on a _________ __________.

Part B_12　Dialogue practice

3.	What are wind bells made of?

Part B_13　Dialogue practice

They _________ __________ made of __________.

Part B_14　Dialogue practice

4.	How much is a folding fan?

Part B_15　Dialogue practice

It’s _______________ yen.

Part B_16　Dialogue practice

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part B_17 Dialogue practice

Part C Q&A

Part C_1　Q&A

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the words provided.

Part C_2　Q&A

1.	Which item did you choose?

Part C_3　Q&A

I chose ________________________________.

Part C_4　Q&A

2.	What is it for?

Part C_5　Q&A

It ________________________________.

Part C_6　Q&A

3.	What is it made of?

Part C_7　Q&A

It is ________________________________.

Part C_8　Q&A

4.	Where is it produced?

Part C_9　Q&A

It is ________________________________.

Part C_10　Q&A

You did amazing! Now, let’s review your answers.

Part C_11　Q&A

Part D Let’s try

Part D_1　Let’s try

Make a presentation based on the answers you have given in the questions in Part C.

Part D_2　Let’s try

Answer:

ヒント：
I chose the yukata.
It’s comfortable on a sunny day.
It is made of cotton.
It is produced in Kyoto.

Part D_3　Let’s try

That was awesome! Now, let’s review your answers.

Part D_4　Let’s try

Part E Review

Part E_1 Feedback

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

	Grammar 文法	Pronunciation 発音	Vocabulary 単語	Comprehension 理解
GOOD	Complete sentences Minimal grammar errors 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	Pronounced most of the words clearly and correctly. 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	Used appropriate expressions learned in class. 習った表現を適切に使うことができる	Understood the passages and answer the questions correctly. 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる
FAIR	Complete sentences Evident grammar errors 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる	Mispronounced a few words. 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある	Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice. 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	Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions. 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	Spoke using words only. 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる	Mispronounced most of the words. 発音の練習が必要である	Used only a few words and expressions. 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる	Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions. 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい

Part F　Q&A 2

Part F_1　Q&A 2

Answer the questions using the phrases you have learned.

学んだフレーズを使って、質問に答えてみましょう。

Part F_2　Q&A 2

1.	Where are yukata produced?

Part F_3　Q&A 2

Answer:

ヒント：____ is produced in …

Part F_4　Q&A 2

2.	What is the folding fan made of?

Part F_5　Q&A 2

Answer:

ヒント：_____ is made of ….

Part F_6　Q&A 2

3.	What kind of food do you want to eat in summer? What is it made of?

Part F_7　Q&A 2

Answer:

ヒント：
It is made of … （材料）
It is made from …（原料）

Part F_8　Q&A 2

Great job! Your answers were fantastic!

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Part A Self introduction

自己紹介をする

Part A_1　Self introduction

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

My name is ________. What is your name?

Part A_2　Self introduction

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

Part A_3　Self introduction

Nice to meet you too, ________. How was your last vacation? Where did you go? Did you have fun?

Part A_4　Self introduction

Answer：

Part A_5　Self introduction

I see. Let’s begin our lesson!

Part B　Vocabulary

Let’s check the meaning and pronunciation of English words.

Part B_1　Vocabulary

We’ll read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

講師の真似をして単語を発音しましょう。

Part B_2　Vocabulary

	front 前の
	Why don’t you … ? …しませんか？
	ever これまでに
	single ひとりの
	act out 身ぶりで表わす

Part B_3　Vocabulary

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part B_4　Vocabulary

Part C　Dialogue practice

Read sentences and check your pronunciation. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part C_1　Dialogue practice

We’ll read aloud the dialog below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements to your student.)

会話文を読みましょう。

Part C_2　Dialogue practice

English Rakugo

TUTOR:	Do you have a minute?
STUDENT:	Yes, I’ve just finished my English homework.
TUTOR:	I got two tickets for a rakugo show. It’s in English.
STUDENT:	Oh, you got front row seats. Lucky you!
TUTOR:	Why don’t you come with me?
STUDENT:	Sure, I’d love to! I’ve been interested in rakugo for a long time.

Part C_3　Dialogue practice

Now, let’s switch roles.

それでは、役割を交代しましょう。

Part C_4　Dialogue practice

English Rakugo

STUDENT:	Do you have a minute?
TUTOR:	Yes, I’ve just finished my English homework.
STUDENT:	I got two tickets for a rakugo show. It’s in English.
TUTOR:	Oh, you got front row seats. Lucky you!
STUDENT:	Why don’t you come with me?
TUTOR:	Sure, I’d love to! I’ve been interested in rakugo for a long time.

Part C_5　Dialogue practice

Now, we will read aloud the dialogue and fill in the blanks.

それでは、空欄を埋めながら会話文を読みましょう。

Part C_6　Dialogue practice

English Rakugo

TUTOR:	Do you have a minute?
STUDENT:	Yes, I’ve just __________ my English homework.
TUTOR:	I got two tickets for a rakugo show. It’s in English.
STUDENT:	Oh, you got front row seats. _______ you!
TUTOR:	Why don’t you come with me?
STUDENT:	Sure, I’d love to! I’ve _______ interested in rakugo for a long time.

Part C_7　Dialogue practice

Now, let’s switch roles and fill in the blanks to complete the dialogue.

それでは、役割を交代して空欄を埋めながら読みましょう。

Part C_8　Dialogue practice

English Rakugo

STUDENT:	Do you _____ a minute?
TUTOR:	Yes, I’ve just finished my English homework.
STUDENT:	I got two tickets for a rakugo show. It’s in English.
TUTOR:	Oh, you got front row seats. Lucky you!
STUDENT:	______ don’t you come with me?
TUTOR:	Sure, I’d love to! I’ve been interested in rakugo for a long time.

Part C_9　Dialogue practice

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part C_10　Dialogue practice

Part D　Passage Reading

Read sentences and check your pronunciation. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part D_1　Passage reading

We’ll read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements to your student.)

パッセージを読みましょう。

Part D_2　Passage reading

Rakugo

Welcome! Have you ever seen rakugo? Here are some things to remember if you have never seen it. A single performer tells a story and acts out the conversations of all characters. The performer uses a sensu and a tenugui to represent many things in the story.

Let’s begin!

Part D_3　Passage reading

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part D_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part D_4　Passage reading

Part E　Answer Questions

Answer the questions and check your grammar. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part E_1　Answer Questions

Now, you will answer the questions below using the grammar topics you learned. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

習った文法を使って、質問に答えてみましょう。

Part E_2　Answer Questions

1.	Have you finished your math class yet?

Part E_3　Answer Questions

(Yes/No), I (have/haven’t) __________ my math class.

Part E_4　Answer Questions

2.	Have you ever visited your grandmother/grandfather?

Part E_5　Answer Questions

(Yes/No), I (have/have never) __________ my grandmother/grandfather.

Part E_6　Answer Questions

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part E_7　Answer Questions

Part F　Questions

Ask me questions and check your grammar. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part F_1　Questions

Now, you will ask me questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

習った文法を使って、講師に質問してみましょう。

Part F_2　Questions

1.	_____ you eaten breakfast yet?

Part F_3　Questions

(Yes/No), I (have/haven’t) eaten breakfast (yet).

Part F_4　Questions

2.	Have you ever __________ a Japanese anime?

Part F_5　Questions

(Yes/No), I (have/have never) watched a Japanese anime.

Part F_6　Question

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part F_7　Question

Part G　Picture description

Describe the picture using the grammar topics you’ve learned.

Part G_1　Picture description

Now, please look at the picture below. Tell three things about the picture.

下の写真を見てください。写真について、わかることを3つ教えてください。

Part G_2　Picture description

1.
2.
3.

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Part A Introduction & Ice Breaker

Part A_1　Introduction & Ice break

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

My name is ________. What is your name?

Part A_2　Introduction & Ice break

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

Part A_3　Introduction & Ice break

Nice to meet you too, ________. How was your winter vacation? How did you spend the New Year’s holiday?

Part A_4　Introduction & Ice break

Answer：

Part A_5　Introduction & Ice break

I see. Let’s begin our lesson!

Part B Q&A 1

Part B_1　Q&A 1

There are many products that make use of animal and plant characteristics.
Do you know any of the following products?

～animals’ or plants’ characteristics～

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*kingfisher　カワセミ
*beak　くちばし

～products～

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Part B_2　Q&A 1

Which of the following products do you think uses the characteristics of the given animal or plant?

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Part B_3　Q&A 1

Answer：

Part B_4　Q&A 1

Which of the following products do you think uses the characteristics of the given animal or plant?

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Part B_5　Q&A 1

Answer：

Part B_6　Q&A 1

Which of the following products do you think uses the characteristics of the given animal or plant?

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Part B_7　Q&A 1

Answer：

ヒント：Shinkansen

Part B_8　Q&A 1

Which of the following products do you think uses the characteristics of the given animal or plant?

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Part B_9　Q&A 1

Answer：

Part B_10　Q&A 1

Thank you for answering! You did a great job!

Part C Q&A 2

Part C_1　Q&A 2

Next, let’s think about how the characteristics of each animal or plant work in the product.

Part C_2　Q&A 2

Sample conversation:

A:	What do you think is the characteristic of kingfishers’ beaks?
B:	Thanks to its shape, kingfishers can dive into the water quickly.
A:	How does it help the product?
B:	It helps the Shinkansen run faster and quieter.

～animals’ or plants’ characteristics～

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～products～

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Part C_3　Q&A 2

What do you think is the characteristic of lotus leaves?

Part C_4　Q&A 2

Answer：

Part C_5　Q&A 2

How does it help the product?

Part C_6　Q&A 2

Answer：

Part C_7 Q&A 2

What do you think is the characteristic of octopus legs?

Part C_8　Q&A 2

Answer：

Part C_9　Q&A 2

How does it help the product?

Part C_10　Q&A 2

Answer：

Part C_11　Q&A 2

Awesome job!

Part D Organize your ideas

Part D_1　Organize your ideas

Now, let’s think about what animal or plant characteristics you would like to use to make a new product. You can choose from the animal or plant characteristics listed above, or you can choose another.

Part D_2　Organize your ideas

I would like to create a product that __________________.

Part D_3　Organize your ideas

What characteristics of an animal or plant would you use?

Part D_4　Organize your ideas

Answer：

Part D_5　Organize your ideas

What characteristics does it have?

Part D_6　Organize your ideas

Answer：

Part D_7　Organize your ideas

How does the characteristic work on the new product?

Part D_8　Organize your ideas

Answer：

Part D_9　Organize your ideas

Wow, that’s a wonderful idea!
Let’s move on to the presentation.

Part E Presentation

Part E_1　Presentation

Then, let’s make a presentation about a new product that uses animal or plant characteristics. You can use your ideas from Part D. I will give you 3 minutes to prepare.

(Wait for the student for 3 minutes.)

Part E_2　Presentation

Biomimicry

Opening	Biomimicry is the practice of humans imitating natural mechanisms in order to create a sustainable global environment. Today, I would like to introduce a new product that uses animal or plant characteristics.
Body	I would like to create a product that __________________. It uses the characteristics of ____(animal/plant)_________. Its characteristic is _______________________________. Its characteristic makes the product __________________.
Closing	I believe we can learn a lot from how nature works. Thank you for listening.

imitate　手本にする、模倣する
mechanism　仕組み

Part F Free talk

Part F_1 Free talk

Let’s have a free talk about the following topics.

Part F_2 Free talk

If you were to become an animal, what would you want to be? Why?
What animal characteristics would you like to have?

Part F_3 Free talk

Answer：

Part F_4 Free talk

Did you achieve your goals last year?
What are your goals for this year?

Part F_5 Free talk

Answer：

General English(Expert)_Aging Society

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PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

proportion	割合
exceed	超える、上回る
ratio	比率、割合
factor	要因、因子
shrink	縮む、縮小する

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

When the proportion of people 65 and older exceeds 7% of the total population, a society is considered to be “aging.” Japan entered the “aging society” in 1970, when the population exceeded 7%. The aging rate has been continuously increasing since then, reaching 14% in 2007.The ratio of elderly people is expected to continue to increase. By 2060, it is expected to reach about 40%. The aging of the population is caused by two factors. The rising average life expectancy is the first, and the falling birthrate is the second.

What issues will we face if the aging of society continues? For example, disease structure is changing, and the number of people requiring nursing care is rapidly increasing. It is worried that the current healthcare system won’t be able to handle these changes. As the labor force shrinks, it is also expected that Japan’s economic activity will slow down.

The community should work together to support the elderly in order to deal with these issues in an aging society. At the same time, it is important to take drastic measures to handle the declining birthrate.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1.	According to the passage, when did Japan enter an aging society?
Answer:
2.	What issues will arise if the aging of society continues?
Answer:
3.	As the labor force shrinks, what is also expected in Japan’s economy?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

proportion
exceed
shrink

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Expression:	I believe that…
Sample Question:	What do you think is the solution to the aging society in Japan?
Sample Answer:	I believe that letting older people stay in the workforce for a longer time can be one way to deal with the economic difficulties. Because of the improvement in medical care, older people are healthier than before. It is a good opportunity for them to have a connection to society, as well as for society to overcome the economic difficulties.

PART D_3

You will defend your opinion using the displayed expressions. Your answer should have at least two sentences.

PART D_4

Expression:	I believe that…
Question:	How do you think young people can help the elderly stay connected to society?
Answer:

PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answer.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	What do you think are the good points of getting older?
Answer:
2.	Do you want to keep working when you are over 60 years old?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

Do you have any opportunities to communicate with the elderly?
How do your grandparents spend their days? Do they work?

PART F_3

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2023年1月4日 weblio PH

Part A Vocabulary

Learn the vocabulary and idioms related to the topic, and describe the picture.

Part A_1　Vocabulary

We’ll read aloud the words and expressions below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

講師の真似をして単語を発音しましょう。

Part A_2　Vocabulary

	cartoon 漫画
	hundreds of millions of 数億の
	capture 魅了する
	barbershop 理髪店
	compete with ~ 競い合う
	heart-warming 心温まる

Part A_3　Vocabulary

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part A_4　Vocabulary

Part A_5　Picture description

Now, please look at the picture below. Give three actions that you see in the picture.

以下の写真を見てください。3人の人物が何をしているか描写してみましょう。

Part A_6　Picture description

Part A_7　Picture description

1.
2.
3.

Part A_8　Picture description

Now, let’s review your answers.

Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part A_9　Picture description

Part B Passage reading

Read sentences and check your pronunciation. Make sure you understand the content.

Part B_1　Passage reading

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

文章を読みましょう。

Part B_2　Passage reading

The World’s Favorite Cartoon

There is a cartoon that has appeared in magazines and newspapers for more than 70 years.

The boy who is the “loser” but never stops believing he can win. The girl who always gives people advice. The small boy who always has his security blanket with him. And the beagle who believes he is a fighter pilot or a talented writer. They are the main characters in the well-known cartoons. Why has the cartoon captured the hearts of hundreds of millions of fans?

On Father’s Day, the boy and his friend are talking about their fathers. She says that her father is richer and better at sports than the boy’s dad. He has little to say and just asks her to come with him to his father’s barbershop. Even though his father is busy, he always finds time to offer him a wide smile since he likes him. She simply walks away. A father’s money and athletic ability can’t compete with a father’s simple love for his son.
Such heart-warming aspects are frequently the topic of the cartoon’s episodes. This could be one of the reasons the cartoon is so popular among people all over the world.

Part B_3　Passage reading

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part B_4　Passage reading

Part B_5　Comprehension questions

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が以下の質問をします。読んだ内容をもとに答えましょう。

Part B_6　Comprehension questions

1.	How long has the well-known cartoon appeared in magazines and newspapers?

Part B_7　Comprehension questions

Answer：

Part B_8　Comprehension questions

2.	Why did the girl simply walk away?

Part B_9　Comprehension questions

Answer：

Part B_10　Comprehension questions

3.	What is one of the reasons the cartoon is so popular among people all over the world?

Part B_11　Comprehension questions

Answer：

Part B_12　Comprehension questions

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part B_13　Comprehension questions

Part C Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct words/phrases to complete the sentences.

Part C_1　Fill in the blanks

Please choose a word/phrase to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

言葉を選んで文章を完成させましょう。そのあと音読しましょう。

Part C_2　Fill in the blanks

capture

compete with ~

heart-warming

1.	The two students __________ with each other on test scores.
2.	His powerful words __________ the audience’s attention.
3.	This books has many ______ scenes.

Part C_3　Fill in the blanks

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part C_4　Fill in the blanks

Part D Q&A

Answer the questions and check your grammar. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part D_1　Q&A

Please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。

Part D_2　Q&A

1.	Do you like reading cartoons/manga? What is your favorite one?

Part D_3　Q&A

Answer：

Part D_4　Q&A

2.	What do you think after reading the story about Father’s Day?

Part D_5　Q&A

Answer：

Part D_6　Q&A

3.	If you could be a character from a comic or cartoon, who would it be? Why?

Part D_7　Q&A

Answer：

Part D_8　Q&A

4.	Do you know any English comics/cartoons? What do you think are the differences between English cartoons and Japanese cartoons?

Part D_9　Q&A

Answer：

Part D_10　Q&A

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part D_11　Q&A

Part E Free talk

Talk about the following topics.　

Part E_1　Free talk

Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

フリートークをしましょう。

Part E_2　Free talk

1.	Did you read any books recently? What kind of book did you read? Manga, novel, or magazines? Tell me more about it.

Part E_3　Free talk

Answer：

Part E_4　Free talk

2.	Could you tell me about your parents? When do you feel they like you?

Part E_5　Free talk

Answer：

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2022年12月28日 weblio PH

Part A Vocabulary

Learn the vocabulary and idioms related to the topic, and describe the picture.

Part A_1　Vocabulary

We’ll read aloud the words and expressions below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

講師の真似をして単語を発音しましょう。

Part A_2　Vocabulary

	be likely to … …しそうだ
	fame 名声、評判
	define 定義する、意味を明確にする
	author 著者
	encouragement 励みとなるもの
	difficulty 困難

Part A_3　Vocabulary

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part A_4　Vocabulary

Part A_5　Picture description

Now, please look at the picture below. Give three actions that you see in the picture.

以下の写真を見てください。3人の人物が何をしているか描写してみましょう。

Part A_6　Picture description

Part A_7　Picture description

1.
2.
3.

Part A_8　Picture description

Now, let’s review your answers.

Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part A_9　Picture description

Part B Passage reading

Read sentences and check your pronunciation. Make sure you understand the content.

Part B_1　Passage reading

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

文章を読みましょう。

Part B_2　Passage reading

What the World’s Favorite Cartoon Taught Us

The world’s favorite cartoon is more likely to make us smile than burst out laughing. They make us feel good. We will miss them if they are not present, just as we may miss a friend who has gone away.

According to the author, real success in life has nothing to do with money, fame, or power. Instead, it is defined by hope, courage, respect for others, and, most importantly, a sense of humor. He once said that if he had the chance to give something to young people, it would be the ability for each person to learn to laugh at themselves.

The author had continued to draw episodes for nearly 50 years until the publication of his farewell one on February 13, 2000.

The author and his characters helped us face the difficulties of the world with their unique humor and gentle encouragement. The cartoons will continue to be read for many, many years to come.

Part B_3　Passage reading

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part B_4　Passage reading

Part B_5　Comprehension questions

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が以下の質問をします。読んだ内容をもとに答えましょう。

Part B_6　Comprehension questions

1.	What is the cartoon more likely to make us do than laugh out loud?

Part B_7　Comprehension questions

Answer：

Part B_8　Comprehension questions

2.	According to the author, what is real success defined by?

Part B_9　Comprehension questions

Answer：

Part B_10　Comprehension questions

3.	What would the author give to young people if he had a chance?

Part B_11　Comprehension questions

Answer：

Part B_12　Comprehension questions

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part B_13　Comprehension questions

Part C Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct words/phrases to complete the sentences.

Part C_1　Fill in the blanks

Please choose a word/phrase to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

言葉を選んで文章を完成させましょう。そのあと音読しましょう。

Part C_2　Fill in the blanks

be likely to

author

difficulty

1.	The ______ has put his message to young people in the cartoon with humor.
2.	We must not give up hope in the face of ______.
3.	It is ______ to snow tomorrow.

Part C_3　Fill in the blanks

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part C_4　Fill in the blanks

Part D Q&A

Answer the questions and check your grammar. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part D_1　Q&A

Please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

講師が質問しますので答えましょう。

Part D_2　Q&A

1.	The main character in the world famous cartoon in the passage (Part B_2) often loses, but he is a real winner in another way. In your opinion, who do you think is the real winner?

Part D_3　Q&A

Answer：

Part D_4　Q&A

2.	From your point of view, what does success mean to you?

Part D_5　Q&A

Answer：

Part D_6　Q&A

3.	What does it mean to you to laugh at yourself?

Part D_7　Q&A

Answer：

Part D_8　Q&A

4.	What do you think are small acts of kindness?

Part D_9　Q&A

Answer：

Part D_10　Q&A

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part D_11　Q&A

Part E Free talk

Talk about the following topics.　

Part E_1　Free talk

Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

フリートークをしましょう。

Part E_2　Free talk

1.	What are your favorite manga/anime/movie/book? Why are they your favorites?

Part E_3　Free talk

Answer：

Part E_4　Free talk

2.	What important things do your favorite manga/anime/movie/book teach you?

Part E_5　Free talk

Answer：

General English(Expert)_University Tuition

2022年12月23日 weblio PH

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

specialize	専攻する、専門に追求する
deeply	奥深く、徹底的に
tuition	授業料
graduate	卒業する
scholarship	奨学金

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time to answer, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Are you thinking about going to college? College will allow you to specialize and learn deeply about the major you choose. After graduation, it will have a great impact on your employment. However, in order to enter a university in Japan, you will need to pay a large amount of tuition. For a four-year university, approximately 2.4 million yen for a public university and 3.55 million yen for a private university are required to graduate (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology/2004). The majority of students receive scholarships and repay them little by little after graduation. Even so, the reality is that many students feel it is tough to afford to pay this fee.

On the other hand, some countries in the world have made university tuition free. For example, the Nordic countries such as Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark, as well as Germany, France, Poland, and so on. Equal access to education is a very important right for every student. Japan has also provided free tuition to students who meet certain conditions, but the number of such students is still limited.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1.	According to the passage, what will college allow you to do?
Answer:
2.	In Japan, how much is the approximate tuition at a four-year university?
Answer:
3.	According to the article, what right is important for every student?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

specialize
graduate
scholarship

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your sentences.

(Please review your student’s sentences by sending them in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected sentences.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

PART D_2

Expression:	In my opinion…
Sample Question:	Why do you think some countries have made university tuition free?
Sample Answer:	In my opinion, the reason is to provide more talented students with the opportunity to learn. Following this scheme, it allows students to be selected for university enrollment based on academic ability rather than wealth. Furthermore, this encourages more students to raise graduation rates. So it results in an increase in the number of educated workers and higher-income consumers who can help the economy.

PART D_3

You will defend your opinion using the displayed expressions. Your answer should have at least two sentences.

PART D_4

Expression:	In my opinion…
Question:	Which major are you interested in? Why?
Answer:

PART D_5

Now, let’s review your answer.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_6

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	Do you think Japan should make university tuition free? Why?
Answer:
2.	Do you think graduating from college is the only way to be successful? Why or why not?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topic.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

What are other benefits you can get from the university?
What do you think is the difference between what you learn in high school and what you learn in college?

PART F_3

22Y_NT1_8-2

2022年12月23日 weblio PH

Part A Self Introduction

自己紹介をする

Part A_1　Self Introduction

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

My name is ________. What is your name?

Part A_2　Self Introduction

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

Part A_3　Self Introduction

Nice to meet you too, ________. Let’s begin our lesson!

Part B　Vocabulary

Let’s check the meaning and pronunciation of English words.

Part B_1　Vocabulary

We’ll read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

講師の真似をして単語を発音しましょう。

Part B_2　Vocabulary

	did （doの過去形）～した
	talk – talked 話す – 話した
	sound(s) 〈…に〉聞こえる
	move – moved 動かす – 動かした
	setting(s) 設定

Part B_3　Vocabulary

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part B_4　Vocabulary

Part C　Learn Key Phrases

Let’s practice reading the sentences.

Part C_1　Learn Key Phrases

We will read aloud the sentences below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

講師の真似をして単語を発音しましょう。

PART C_2　Learn Key Phrases

1.	I didn’t use my computer last night.
2.	Did you study for the exam yesterday? – Yes, I did./No, I didn’t.
3.	When did you visit your grandparents? – I visited them last month.
4.	Who cleaned the bathroom? – My father did.

Part C_3　Learn Key Phrases

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part C_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part C_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part C_4　Learn Key Phrases

Part D　Dialogue practice

Read sentences and check your pronunciation. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part D_1　Dialogue practice

We’ll read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements to your student.)

会話文を読みましょう。講師がチェックします。

Part D_2　Dialogue practice

Helping Mrs. Brown

TUTOR:	Did you go to East Elementary School yesterday? Did you like it?
STUDENT:	Yes, I liked it very much! I talked about Japanese foods and manga.
TUTOR:	Sounds good!
STUDENT:	I arrived early. So I helped Mrs. Brown.
TUTOR:	What did you do?
STUDENT:	I moved the desks and chairs. I also helped her with the PC settings.
TUTOR:	That’s great!

Part D_3　Dialogue practice

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part D_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

復習しましょう。

Part D_4　Dialogue practice

Part E　Answer Questions

Answer the questions and check your grammar. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part E_1　Answer Questions

Now, you will answer the questions below using the grammar topics you learned. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

習った文法を使って、質問に答えてみましょう。

Part E_2　Answer Questions

1.	Did you help your parents yesterday?

Part E_3　Answer Questions

(Yes/No), I (did/didn’t). I (helped/didn’t help) my parents yesterday.

Part E_4　Answer Questions

2.	Did you study English yesterday?

Part E_5　Answer Questions

(Yes/No), I (did/didn’t). I (studied/didn’t study) English yesterday.

Part E_6　Answer Questions

3.	What did you do during your winter vacation?

Part E_7　Answer Questions

I ______________________ during my winter vacation.

Part E_8　Answer Questions

4.	Who made dinner last night?

Part E_9　Answer Questions

___________ made dinner last night.

Part E_10　Answer Questions

5.	Who did you call recently?

Part E_11　Answer Questions

I called _______________ recently.

Part E_12　Answer Questions

6.	How many people are there in your class?

Part E_13　Answer Questions

There are __________ people in my class.

Part E_14　Answer Questions

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part E_15　Answer Questions

Part F　Ask Questions

Ask me questions and check your grammar. Make sure you understand the content.　

Part F_1　Ask Questions

Now, you will ask me questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

今度は、あなたが講師に質問してみましょう。

Part F_2　Ask Questions

1.	____ you visit your friend last month?

Part F_3　Ask Questions

Yes, I did. I visited my friend last month./No, I didn’t. I didn’t visit my friend last month.

Part F_4　Ask Questions

2.	Who ______ your room last week?

Part F_5　Ask Questions

______ cleaned my room last week.

Part F_6　Ask Questions

3.	Who ______ your breakfast today?

Part F_7　Ask Questions

__________ cooked my breakfast today.

Part F_8　Ask Questions

4.	What did you ____ on the New Year’s holiday?

Part F_9　Ask Questions

I ____________ on the New Year’s holiday.

Part F_10　Ask Questions

5.	Who did you _____ recently?

Part F_11　Ask Questions

I called ________ recently.

Part F_12　Ask Questions

6.	_____ did you do yesterday?

Part F_13　Ask Questions

I ______________ yesterday.

Part F_14　Ask Questions

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

復習しましょう。

Part F_15　Ask Questions

Part G　Free talk

Talk about the following topics.　

Part G_1　Free talk

Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

フリートークをしましょう。

Part G_2　Free talk

What did you do last weekend? Where did you go?

Part G_3　Free talk

Answer：

Part G_4　Free talk

What did you do during your last summer vacation?

Part G_5　Free talk

Answer：

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