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Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson10: Immigration　移民

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about immigration and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. hit the road
  2. rocky road
  3. travel light
  4. bright and early
  5. country mile

PART A_2

bright and early hit the road train of thought
country mile travel light rocky road
1. Dennis and his friend are going to Australia. In a few minutes, they will _________.
2. Sometimes, being an immigrant is a _________ experience.
3. Amanda likes to ________ whenever she’s traveling. She only carries a few things in her bag.
4. They need to leave _______ to catch their flight on time.
5. Her father works a ________ from their house for years. He works abroad since she was six.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. rocky road
Answer:
2. travel light
Answer:
3. hit the road
Answer:
4. country mile
Answer:
5. bright and early
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.
PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • Majority
  • Unauthorized

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. How does an immigrant become a citizen in your country?
Answer:
2. Does your country have strict immigration laws? Should it be stricter or less strict?
Answer:
3. What do you think will happen if all countries open their borders to each other? Do you think it’s a good thing?
Answer:
4. Should immigrants, illegal or not, receive the same access to healthcare and gain equal rights as native citizens do? Why or why not?
Answer:
5. How do immigrants contribute to a country’s economy?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson8: Genetics and heredity　遺伝学と遺伝

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about genetics and heredity and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. spitting image
  2. bad blood
  3. black sheep
  4. family man
  5. flesh and blood

PART A_2

family man black sheep spitting image
Cold blood bad blood flesh and blood
1. Isabel is the ________ of her mother. They both have the same facial features.
2. There’s a ________ between Joshua and his father. They’re not on speaking terms for days.
3. She always felt that she’s the _______ in the family. She’s the rebel one.
4. Robert rarely goes out with his officemates. He is a ________ and would rather spend his leisure time with his wife and kids.
5. The doctor refused to operate on the patient because it’s his own _______ .

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. black sheep
Answer:
2. spitting image
Answer:
3. family man
Answer:
4. bad blood
Answer:
5. flesh and blood
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.
PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • Dominant
  • Likelihood

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. What hereditary diseases/traits do you know?
Answer:
2. Is having a high intelligence quotient or IQ hereditary or learned?
Answer:
3. In the near future, parents can design their unborn child to their liking with the help of genetic engineering. Do you agree with this? Why or why not?
Answer:
4. What hereditary traits did you get from your parents or family relative/s?
Answer:
5. What are the pros and cons of cloning humans? Do you agree with this method or not?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson7: Gun regulation　銃規制

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about gun regulation and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. bringing a knife to a gunfight
  2. deadeye
  3. fell on his sword
  4. straight arrow
  5. long shot

PART A_2

fell on his sword straight arrow deadeye
bringing a knife to a gunfight long shot powder keg
1. If you don’t review for your exam, you’re _________ tomorrow.
2. Ashley is a ________. She got her skills when she joined the army.
3. He _______ and admitted that bringing a fake gun inside a mall was a mistake.
4. April is a _________ reporter. She always delivers honest news reports.
5. Eric knows it’s a ________, but he will still ask Kelly to be his date on Senior Prom.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. straight arrow
Answer:
2. fell on his/her sword
Answer:
3. bringing a knife to a gunfight
Answer:
4. deadeye
Answer:
5. long shot
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.
※正）Crime Rate and Gun Ownership in Country ABC(2014-2018)

PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • Plummeted
  • Drastically

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. Do you think it’s a valid reason to own a firearm for self-defense purposes? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. “Guns don’t harm living things, humans do.” Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
3. Does your country have strict gun regulation? What kind of gun rules are there in your country?
Answer:
4. What other alternatives can a person use and/or do as self-defense without owning a firearm?
Answer:
5. What are the pros and cons of owning a firearm? Would you like to own one?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson6: Leadership　リーダーシップ

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about leadership and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. cut to the chase
  2. on point
  3. bigger picture
  4. the sky’s the limit
  5. cut some slack

PART A_2

on point cut some slack the sky’s the limit
bigger picture bring home the bacon cut to the chase
1. His boss gave him advice to attract clients fast, he has to __________.
2. The Leadership Conference is really helpful, inspiring and _________.
3. Their boss always tells them that to become successful, they must look at the _________.
4. She told her colleagues, “Nothing is impossible. We can do this! ___________!
5. He has to _________ if he wants her to cooperate well.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. bigger picture
Answer:
2. cut some slack
Answer:
3. on point
Answer:
4. the sky’s the limit
Answer:
5. cut to the chase
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.
PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • Leadership
  • Associate

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. Some are natural-born leaders while most people are born followers. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
2. What makes an effective leader? Do you consider yourself as one?
Answer:
3. Do you think companies should have more leadership training and career path seminars? Why or why not?
Answer:
4. What are the risks of being a leader? Is it worth it?
Answer:
5. How should leaders of all states strengthen international relations?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson5: Poverty alleviation　貧困の軽減

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about poverty alleviation and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. rags to riches
  2. penny for your thoughts
  3. fast buck
  4. strapped for cash
  5. to earn a living

PART A_2

strapped for cash fast buck penny for your thoughts
rags to riches to earn a living two cents
1. Danica went from __________ after she won the Nobel Peace Prize last year.
2. Yohan asked Lily, “__________? You look worried.”
3. These days, it’s difficult to earn a __________.
4. Linda stopped going to school two years ago because her family is __________.
5. His father has to work three jobs every day __________.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. fast buck
Answer:
2. to earn a living
Answer:
3. rags to riches
Answer:
4. penny for your thoughts?
Answer:
5. strapped for cash
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.

PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • dropped to
  • from 1995 to 2015

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. Is child labor a good thing? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. Is it possible to eliminate world poverty? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. In your opinion, who do you think is to blame for a country’s poverty? Is it the government or its citizens?
Answer:
4. What ways or methods can you suggest promoting poverty alleviation?
Answer:
5. How does your country help less fortunate citizens?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson4: Medical breakthroughs　医療の進歩

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about medical breakthroughs and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. as fit as a fiddle
  2. taste of her own medicine
  3. threw up
  4. runs in the family
  5. kick the habit

PART A_2

kick the habit runs in the family taste of her own medicine
threw up in labor as fit as a fiddle
1. My grandmother is turning ninety-six years old tomorrow. Surprisingly, she’s still __________.
2. The Chief Nurse received a __________ when her staff began to treat her badly.
3. The pregnant woman __________ after eating a spoiled salad.
4. Alzheimer’s Disease _________ of my husband.
5. My uncle used to smoke every day but he was able to _________.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. taste of one’s own medicine
Answer:
2. threw up
Answer:
3. as fit as a fiddle
Answer:
4. kick the habit
Answer:
5. runs in the family
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.

PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • indicates
  • not lesser than 20%

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. Do you agree with this saying, “All medicines are drugs, whereas not all drugs are medicines”? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. Why should everyone know the importance and use of first aid?
Answer:
3. Do you immediately take a medicine if you suddenly feel dizzy and/or nauseous? Why or why not?
Answer:
4. If you were a scientist or a doctor, what illness would you like find a cure? Why?
Answer:
5. Do you know of any recent medical breakthroughs?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson3: Free education　無料学校

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about free education and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. bookworm
  2. teacher’s pet
  3. put their thinking caps on
  4. skipping classes
  5. goofing around

PART A_2

skipping classes put their thinking caps on teacher’s pet
goofing around bookworm dropout
1. Her room is filled with books because she loves reading. Her friends often describe her as a __________.
2. David is a __________ because he’s at the top of his class, and he is also an active writer of their school newspaper.
3. Hannah told her groupmates to __________ as the Science Quiz Bee will begin.
4. His teacher told his parents that he committed a school violation because he has been __________ for three days.
5. Johnny spent all his weekend __________. As a result, he got a failing grade on his exams.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. skipping classes
Answer:
2. put their thinking caps on
Answer:
3. teacher’s pet
Answer:
4. goofing around
Answer:
5. bookworm
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.

PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • gradually
  • literacy rate

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. Do you think free education is applicable to all countries? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. Would you like your country to have free education in all schools and universities?
Answer:
3. How is the education quality in your country different from other countries?
Answer:
4. Why is education important to a human’s life?
Answer:
5. Who do you think would benefit the most if all countries offered free education? How do you say so?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson2: Inventions and Discoveries　発明と発見

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about inventions and discoveries and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. saved by the bell
  2. as bright as a button
  3. cutting edge
  4. all ears
  5. spill the beans

PART A_2

as bright as a button spill the beans all ears
cutting edge saved by the bell on the same wavelength
1. The class was about to have a quiz but was __________ when the school bell rang.
2. Philo Farnsworth invented the first electronic television at age 21. He was __________ .
3. The smartphone is one of the __________ gadgets in the world.
4. They are __________ in the announcement of the latest laptop model.
5. She is not allowed to __________ about her invention to the public.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. all ears
Answer:
2. saved by the bell
Answer:
3. cutting edge
Answer:
4. as bright as a button
Answer:
5. spill the beans
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.
PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • consistent
  • exceed

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. How did the invention of smartphones change humans’ lives?
Answer:
2. Do you agree with cloning humans? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. Name the five greatest discoveries of all time.
Answer:
4. Tell a brief historical background of any invention you know of.
Answer:
5. What is your opinion about sending humans to Mars or in other Earth-like planets to start a new civilization?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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Expert: Environmental Conservation

MATCHING TYPE

Match each underlined idiom with its correct meaning.
ANSWERS
  1. good luck
  2. easy
  3. doing a good job
  4. heavy rain
  5. Things are going well so far

ANSWER

sustain population initiative
alarming newcomer renovation
1. Could you tell me where the bus station is?
2. Do you know how I can get to Dante’s Pizzeria from here?
3. How far is the pizzeria from here?
4. Where are you headed?
5. Walk along this street, and a block from here, there is a bus station.

MAKE A SENTENCE

Make sentences using the given idioms.

ANSWER

1. raining cats and dogs
Answer:
2. pull yourself together
Answer:
3. piece of cake
Answer:

READING ALOUD

Read and take note of the important points in the article.
READ

According to This Is Insider, an online news media company, Tokyo is the most populated city on Earth and has the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world. Every day, there are at least 3,000 people crossing the famed Shibuya station. Despite being overly crowded, everyone is polite and disciplined in crossing the streets even when the traffic lights change every two minutes. It is also considered the home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations carrying more than 2.4 million passengers a day. Shibuya Station began operating in 1885. Shibuya has also made its way to Hollywood films like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and Resident Evil: Afterlife.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Summarize the article.

ANSWER

READ BETWEEN THE LINES

In your own understanding, please explain the meaning of the following quotations

ANSWER

1. Many say that the government has a bigger responsibility on maintaining public health than individual people. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
2. Would you consider donating your organs after your death?
Answer:

CONVERSATION QUESTIONS

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

ANSWER

1. What disease frightens you the most?
Answer:
2. What is the health service like in your country?
Answer:
3. Do you consider yourself healthy?
Answer:
4. Have you ever tried any alternative health therapies?
Answer:
5. Do you have unhealthy habits?
Answer:

Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)｜日常会話（上級２章）
Lesson1: Environmental Conservation　環境保全

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when talking about
environmental conservation and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. ray of sunshine
  2. tip of the iceberg
  3. breath of fresh air
  4. rain or shine
  5. raining cats and dogs

PART A_2

breath of fresh air ray of sunshine raining cats and dogs
rain or shine in the air tip of the iceberg
1. Her __________ is to reach the peak of Mount Everest.
2. Her speech about saving the environment is just the __________ of the program.
3. It was a __________ after Manila Bay was cleaned by different organizations.
4. __________, volunteers will still help typhoon victims.
5. It’s been __________ for three days due to the typhoon.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. breath of fresh air
Answer:
2. ray of sunshine
Answer:
3. raining cats and dogs
Answer:
4. tip of the iceberg
Answer:
5. rain or shine
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.
PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • decade
  • worsen
PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. Describe the quality of the environment in your country.
Answer:
2. Do you think humans can still slow down Global Warming? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. Why do you think polar ice caps are melting? What can we do to stop them from melting?
Answer:
4. If you were to write a letter to international environmental organizations, what would you say?
Answer:
5. Where do you think we could get fuel for energy if the world has run out of oil?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法		 Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語		 Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR		 文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR		 文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.
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