All posts by weblio PH

Grammar|英文法
Lesson76: (That, SVOC, SVOO) 2 接続詞

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will practice using “that” in sentences. You will also learn SVOC and SVOO patterns.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1
Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B. Please read it in 10 seconds.
PART A_2
A:
Do you know who gave Andy a present?
B:
Yes. Karl gave Andy a present.
PART A_3
A:
Janna named her dog Spike.
B:
That’s a nice name.
PART A_4
A:
I bought you a new pair of shoes.
B:
Thank you so much.
PART A_5
A:
Why do you like that book?
B:
I find it interesting.
PART A_6
A:
The class elected Sheila as the new president.
B:
Sheila is very responsible.
PART A_7
A:
Lea said that she couldn’t come to work today.
B:
I heard that she got sick during the weekend.
PART B_1
Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
PART B_2
Exchange Gift
Giver Receiver
Ara Smith Carla Williams
John Holton Ara Smith
Carla Williams Jam Wilson
Jam Wilson John Holton
1. Who will give Carla a gift?
Answer:
2. Who will give Ara a gift?
Answer:
3. Is Carla going to give Jam a gift?
Answer:
4. Is Jam going to give Ara a gift?
Answer:
PART B_3
Based on the series of pictures, make a short story. You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
PART B_4

nisho---svoc-svoo-that---benette-highres
PART C_1
Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
PART C_2
Question: Some people say that giving birthday presents to your friends is important. What do you think about that?
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.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson43 : Gerund 2 動名詞 2

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will practice using gerunds in sentences.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1
Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
PART A_2
A:
I like walking in the park at night.
B:
That’s nice! Walking is good for your health.
PART A_3
A:
What do you like doing during your free time?
B:
I like reading books during my free time.
PART A_4
A:
Why do you like studying foreign languages?
B:
Because speaking other languages is a great skill.
PART A_5
A:
Why do you want to become a writer?
B:
Because writing has always been my passion.
PART A_6
A:
Alex is really good at painting.
B:
I agree.
PART A_7
A:
What do you think is the best way to learn English words?
B:
Watching English movies is one of the best ways to learn English words.
PART B_1
Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
PART B_2

Students’ Hobbies

Name of Student Hobby
Lana Singing
John Reading books
Karl Playing video games
Jean Dancing


1. What is Lana’s hobby?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. What is John’s hobby?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Is Karl’s hobby playing video games?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. Is Jean’s hobby dancing?
Answer: _______________________________________________

PART B_3
Based on the series of pictures, make a short story. You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
PART B_4

nisho---gerund--gtec---benette-highres (1)
PART C_1
Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.

次の内容に関して、自分の意見とその理由を 1 つ以上述べましょう。 準備時間は 60 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

PART C_2
Question: Some people say that going to college is expensive. What do you think about that?
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.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson73: (if) 1 接続詞

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will practice using the conjunction “if” in sentences.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1
Please read the following passage aloud. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
PART A_2
nisho-jhs---if-conjunction-highres (1)

John wants to attend a writing conference next month. However, he can only join if he gets a high score in his writing subject. So, he makes a plan on how he can get a high score. His first plan is to study in the library. He thinks that he can focus more if he studies in the library than in his room. Second, he is thinking of joining writing activities outside the school campus if he has spare time. He believes that writing activities would help him improve his skills.

PART A_3
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
PART A_4

1. How can John attend the writing conference next month?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Why did John plan to study in the library?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. What will John do if he has spare time?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
PART B_1
Describe the picture using the following expressions:
“…if…”
PART B_2
nisho-jhs---if-conjunction---2-highres (2)

“…if…”

PART B_3
Please answer the following questions based on the picture.
PART B_4

1. Please look at Picture 1. How much should a customer pay if s/he wants to buy cookies?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Please look at Picture 2. What movie will the customer watch if s/he goes to the cinema at 7 p.m.?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Please look at Picture 3. Where should a person go if s/he wants to adopt pets?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
PART C_1
Please answer the following questions based on your experience.
PART C_2

1. What would you do if you were the president of your country?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What would you do if you could live for 200 years?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. If you could be an animal for a day, what would you be?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What is the first thing you would do if you could go back to the past?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. If you could just eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

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.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson77: (That, SVOC, SVOO) 3 接続詞

LESSON GOAL
In this material, you will practice using “that” in sentences. You will also become familiar with SVOC and SVOO patterns.
PART A_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam, and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART A_2
Hi Alice. What are you going to do tonight?
I’ll cook dinner for my mom.
That’s nice.
It is. Cooking makes me happy.
I heard that you just learned how to cook last year.
Yes, that’s true.
That’s amazing. I wish I knew how to cook, too.
Don’t worry, I can teach you how.
PART A_3
Please answer the questions. I’ll ask you about the dialogue.
PART A_4
1. Who will be cooking dinner for his/her mom?
Answer:
2. What makes Alice happy?
Answer:
3. When did Alice learn how to cook?
Answer:
4. Who can teach Sam how to cook?
Answer:
PART B_1
Study the picture for 1 minute. Please answer the questions below using that, SVOC, SVOO.
PART B_2
1. Who painted the wall yellow?
Answer:
2. Who will cook John dinner?
Answer:
3. What did Anna say about the wall?
Answer:
PART B_3
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.
PART B_4
1. What makes you excited?
Answer:
2. Who gives you Christmas presents?
Answer:
3. What Christmas presents do you give them?
Answer:
4. Who usually cooks your family dinner?
Answer:
5. Do you agree that all students should study a foreign language?
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.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson44 : Gerund 3 動名詞 3

LESSON GOAL
In this material, you will practice using gerunds in sentences.
PART A_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART A_2
Hi, Alice. You look fit. What are you doing?
Hi, Sam. I’m going to swimming classes to get fit. How about you?
I’m exercising. Jogging every day helps me lose weight.
That’s nice. Which is better, jogging or running?
For me, jogging is better. It is like running, but slower. I easily get tired when I run fast.
I see. I want to try it. Can I join you tomorrow?
Sure. I will wait for you at the park. I’ll be there at 5:00 AM.
Alright. See you!

PART A_3
Please answer the questions I will ask you about the dialogue.
PART A_4
1. What is Alice doing to get fit?
Answer:
2. What helped Sam lose weight?
Answer:
3. Which is better according to Sam, jogging or running?
Answer:
4. Why does he think that jogging is better?
Answer:
PART B_1
Study the picture for 1 minute. Please answer the questions below using “~ing”.
PART B_2
-nisho--beginner--gerund---zel-highres
1. What is Mark’s favorite thing to do?
Answer:
2. What does Jenny love doing with her sister?
Answer:
3. What is Jenny’s sister good at?
Answer:
PART B_3
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.
PART B_4
1. Do you think listening to music helps people feel better?
Answer:
2. Is baking a fun activity for you?
Answer:
3. What activities do you enjoy doing with your friends?
Answer:
4. Do you think drawing is hard?
Answer:
5. Is traveling abroad one of your goals?
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.

Business (Beginner Chapter 2)|ビジネス会話(初級2章)
Lesson1: Introducing Oneself 自己紹介

LESSON GOAL
In this material, you will learn how to introduce yourself.
PART A_1
Please answer the questions in complete sentences.
PART A_2
1. Do you like meeting new people?
Answer:
2. Is it easy for you to talk about yourself?
Answer:
PART B_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sarah and you will be John. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
PART B_2
PART C_1
Let’s read each word and their meaning aloud. Please repeat after me.
PART C_2
1. name 名前
[noun: 名詞] the word a person is known by
2. glad うれしく思って
[adjective: 形容詞] feeling happy
3. pleased to meet you お目にかかれて幸いです
[phrase: 熟語] a polite way to greet someone on the first meeting
PART D_1
Choose the correct answer based on the dialogue you read.
ANSWERS
  1. c
  2. b
  3. b
PART D_2
1. Who is new in the company?
a. Sarah
b. Nice
c. John
2. How many days has John been working?
a. three days
b. one day
c. two days
3. Who welcomed John in the company?
a. Annie
b. Sarah
c. company
PART E_1
Read the dialogue and fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary words.
PART E_2
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 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.

Beginner: TEMPLATE

READING ALOUD
Let’s read the dialogue.
I will play Sam and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.
READ
(dialogue)
(dialogue)
(dialogue)
(dialogue)
(dialogue)
(dialogue)
(dialogue)
(dialogue)
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.
ANSWER
1.
Answer:
2.
Answer:
3.
Answer:
4.
Answer:
DESCRIBING PICTURES
Study the picture for 1 minute.
Please answer the questions below using “(words-topic)”.
DESCRIBE
(image)
1.
Answer:
2.
Answer:
3.
Answer:
CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.
ANSWER
1.
Answer:
2.
Answer:
3.
Answer:
4.
Answer:
5.
Answer:

Grammar|英文法
Lesson74: (if) 2 接続詞

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will practice using the conjunction “if” in sentences.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1
Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B. Please read it in 10 seconds.
PART A_2
A:
Do you mind if I turn the TV on?
B:
No. Go ahead.
PART A_3
A:
Do you know if Lana’s coming today?
B:
She is. But she said she would be a bit late.
PART A_4
A:
Are you going out of town this weekend?
B:
Yes. You may join us if you want.
PART A_5
A:
If you see Anne, please give this to her.
B:
Sure.
PART A_6
A:
I’ll only come to the party if you’re going.
B:
Oh. I haven’t decided yet.
PART A_7
A:
We’ll have our final examination next week.
B:
We need to study harder if we want to get good grades.
PART B_1
Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
PART B_2
School Club Registration
Day Time Club
Monday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Sports Club
Monday 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM Book Club
Friday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM English Club
Friday 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Science Club

1. What time should a student register if s/he wants to join the Sports Club?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. What day should a student register if s/he wants to join the Science Club?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. If a student registered on Friday at 1:00 PM, what school club did s/he join?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. If a student registered on Monday at 4:00 PM, what school club did s/he join?

Answer: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
PART B_3
Based on the series of pictures, make a short story. You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
PART B_4

nisho-if--conjunction----benette-highres (2)
PART C_1
Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
PART C_2

Question: Some people say that students should take another exam if they fail to get a high score. What do you think about that?

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.

Expert Conversation: Celebrations and Holidays

WARM UP
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Alice and you will be Ron. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
Christmas is just a week from now. I’m so excited. Do you have any plans for the holidays?
We’re planning to stay in my grandparents’ place until the first week of New Year. It’s a great opportunity for a family get-together.
I agree. That’s why I’m over the clouds these days. I can’t wait to spend a long holiday with my family. Have I told you that my cousin is due to give birth on Christmas Day?
That would be cool. Remember our friend, Sandra? Her birthday is also on Christmas Day. She always receives twice as many gifts but she can never have a birthday party.
Too bad for her. Most of her friends won’t be able to attend since we all spend our holidays with our families.
Speaking of our friend, Sandra, I think I should buy her a present and give it to her before we leave next week. you next year!
CONVERSATION
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER
1. Does your country have religious holidays? If yes, how does your country celebrate/commemorate it?
Answer:
2. Does your family decorate your house when there’s a holiday coming?
Answer:
3. Name three to five strict wedding traditions of your country.
Answer:
4. Name some foods that is connected or must be present during a specific celebration in your country.
Answer:
5. Do you think children these days find holidays and celebrations relevant in their lives? Why or why not?
Answer:
6. Name at least one or two festivals that you think are underrated.
Answer:
7. Tell me something about the most memorable celebration/festival/holiday that you ever had.
Answer:
8. Why do you think festivals/holidays are created and celebrated?
Answer:
9. Did you make a New year’s resolution for this year? If yes, were you able to fulfill your resolutions? If no, why?
Answer:
10. Are there activities in your country that you are required to do during a specific holiday/festival?
Answer:

Expert Conversation: Fads and Trends

WARM UP
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Alice and you will be Ron. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
I’ve been thinking about dying my hair rose pink. What do you think?
Rose pink–that’s weird for a hair color. Where did you get the idea?
Have you been living under a rock, brother? It’s a new fashion trend. My favorite actress dyed her hair rose pink, too. It looks good on her.
I’m sure it would look nice on you, too. Anyway, wouldn’t your hair get damaged from all those chemicals?
I dyed my hair blond before, and I never had any problem with my hair, then. I think my hair’s going to be fine.
Well, as long as it won’t cause any damage on your hair, then I support you in dyeing it.
CONVERSATION
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER
1. Name a trend that you followed.
Answer:
2. If you were to create a trend/fad, what would it be and why?
Answer:
3. Do you think that the clothes we wear reflect our personality?
Answer:
4. What were the worst trends and fads you’ve seen so far?
Answer:
5. Were there any trends in the past that you hope to come back?
Answer:
6. Would you rather be called old-fashioned than follow a weird trend? Cite an example of a weird trend.
Answer:
7. Nowadays, having a tattoo is a trend. Although, some people say that having tattoos look unpleasant on the body. What do you think?
Answer:
8. How do trends make an impact on society’s improvement?
Answer:
9. Do you know any trends that cause harm? What are they?
Answer:
10. Why do you think trends spread quickly through the influence of social media?
Answer: