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Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)｜日常会話（上級３章）
Lesson19: Traffic and Transportation　交通と乗り物

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about traffic and transportation in an advanced English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Sorry, I’m late. I hadn’t expected heavy traffic on a Thursday afternoon.
It’s quite alright. You’re only 10 minutes late, and I’ve just arrived. I’m late, too. It just so happen that I came in earlier than you did.

The traffic congestion here is really bad. I drove here from my place for about two hours when it should normally take me 45 minutes.
At least you are in the comfort of your own car. I had to take the train.

Oh, no. How insensitive of me.
It’s no problem, really. It’s just unfortunate that my car’s still being serviced.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. How do you commute to work or school?
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2. Describe your ideal commute to work or school.
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3. What is the most readily available form of public transportation in your location?
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4. What is your most favorite form of transportation?
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5. At what age does the average person in your country obtain a driver’s license?
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6. Have you ever missed your last train or bus home? If so, how did you get home?
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7. Is it safe to ride a bike in your city?
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8. Have you ever seen a traffic accident?
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9. Are traffic accidents a major cause of death in your country?
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10. How do you think countries can reduce congestion on the roads?
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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.
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Expert Conversation: Hobbies

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hey, sister. Are you alright? You look like tomorrow’s the end of the world.
I’m alright. This is nothing. I’m just stressed about work lately. It has been hectic in the office since the beginning of this quarter. What’s up?

Same old, same old. How about you join me for tennis this afternoon? If you have nothing important to do, that is. You’ve been cooped up here all day long.
I have to pass, sorry. I’d rather sleep my stress all weekend.

Live up a little, sister. It’s not going to hurt if you pick up a hobby or two to entertain yourself on your days off.
I do have hobbies, you know. I just didn’t have time for them for the past few weeks. Anyway, since you insist, count me in. I’ll call Ron and Emma, and see if they can join us.
CONVERSATION

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

ANSWER

1. How do you like to spend your free time?
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2. What are your hobbies?
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3. Does your hobby influence your choice of friends?
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4. Does your hobby influence your career choice?
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5. Does your hobby sometimes interfere with your work/study/personal life?
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6. Which hobbies are the most popular with women in your country? With men?
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7. Are there any activities that you used to do but don’t do anymore? Why did you stop?
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8. Which hobbies are the most expensive and the cheapest?
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9. If you had more free time, what would you do with it?
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10. Do people’s free time activities change as they get older? How?
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Expert Conversation: Jobs and Employment

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ


I’ve been thinking about getting a new job. Do you think this is a good idea?
Is this a major career change or you’re seeking better opportunities somewhere other than your current employer?

I’m not planning on a change of career, at all. I love my job as an editor. It’s just that, there is too much office politics going on. I find it hard to do my job in that kind of environment.
I can sympathize. I left my previous job for the same reasons. I suggest you go over your options carefully before you decide. You can also communicate the situation with your employer.

Those are pretty solid ideas. I’m glad that I talked to you. Thanks.

CONVERSATION

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

1. What is a typical day at your current job like?
Answer: ________________
2. Would you consider a part-time job? What would it be?
Answer: ________________
3. Would you consider working abroad? Where would you like to work?
Answer: ________________
4. What is your dream job?
Answer: ________________
5. What are the most in-demand jobs in your country right now?
Answer: ________________
6. What do you consider a successful career and why?
Answer: ________________
7. If you had to choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one, which one would you choose?
Answer: ________________
8. Do you see any unfair labor practices in your country?
Answer: ________________
9. If money weren’t a problem for you, which job would take?
Answer: ________________
10. At what age do you plan to retire?
Answer: ________________

Expert Conversation: Jobs and Employment

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

I’ve been thinking about getting a new job. Do you think this is a good idea?
Is this a major career change or you’re seeking better opportunities somewhere other than your current employer?

I’m not planning on a change of career, at all. I love my job as an editor. It’s just that, there is too much office politics going on. I find it hard to do my job in that kind of environment.
I can sympathize. I left my previous job for the same reasons. I suggest you go over your options carefully before you decide. You can also communicate the situation with your employer.

Those are pretty solid ideas. I’m glad that I talked to you. Thanks.

CONVERSATION

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

ANSWER

1. What is a typical day at your current job like?
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2. Would you consider a part-time job? What would it be?
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3. Would you consider working abroad? Where would you like to work?
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4. What is your dream job?
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5. What are the most in-demand jobs in your country right now?
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6. What do you consider a successful career and why?
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7. If you had to choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one, which one would you choose?
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8. Do you see any unfair labor practices in your country?
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9. If money weren’t a problem for you, which job would take?
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10. At what age do you plan to retire?
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Expert Conversation: Money and Budgeting

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

May I borrow 500 bucks, sister? I need to have my car serviced.
Sure. Let me get my wallet. Here.

Thank you so much! You’re a lifesaver. I left my wallet at Aunt Nelly’s house. I was hoping to get it today, but my car won’t start.
It’s alright. I understand. Just be sure to return the money by next week. I’m on a strict budget these days.

Strict budget? I thought you’re getting paid well on your job.
Yes, I am. I’m just saving up for a room renovation, is all.

CONVERSATION

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

ANSWER

1. Do you think it’s wise to own two or more credit cards?
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2. What’s the first thing you will do/buy if you were given one million US dollars?
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3. What do you think are the best ways to prepare for one’s retirement?
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4. What is the most expensive thing you’ve ever bought without much thought?
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5. Imagine you earned a lot of money, where would you use it for and why?
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6. Which is more important, the price or the quality of the goods?
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7. If you were to remove some expenses in your budget, what would it be?
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8. What can you advice to people who are over-spending money?
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9. Name other ways in saving money without depriving yourself.
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10. What do you think will happen if majority of people are over-spending money?
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Expert Conversation: Health

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Sister, do you have Dr. Reid’s contact number?
I do. What do you need it for? Are you sick or something?

Actually, I’ve been feeling lethargic as of late. I don’t know what caused it.
That sounds serious. Here’s Dr. Reid ‘s number. Be sure to get an appointment with him soon. Is there anything else that you’ve noticed about your health? I’m worried.

Well, aside from feeling so sleepy even after a good night’s rest, none. I just find it difficult to get anything done at work because of this. I randomly fall asleep, too.

CONVERSATION

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

ANSWER

1. When was the last time you were sick?
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2. What disease frightens you the most?
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3. What is the health service like in your country?
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4. Do you consider yourself healthy?
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5. Have you ever tried any alternative health therapies?
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6. Do you have unhealthy habits?
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7. Have you ever been into an accident and sustained an injury?
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8. Would you consider donating your organs after your death?
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9. Many say that the government has a bigger responsibility on maintaining public health than individual people. Do you agree or disagree?
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10. What medical advancements would like to see in the future?
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Expert Conversation: Food and Dining

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

I brought wine. Pinot Noir—dad’s favorite. What are we having for dinner, sister?
Haven’t thought of it, yet. What do you like?

Nothing in particular. Do you feel like cooking tonight? If not, we could try dining in the newly opened Italian restaurant three blocks from here. What do you think?
Since you brought wine, I think I’ll cook something to go with it. Are you okay with grilled salmon and pesto pasta?

I think they would go very well with this wine. Mom and I love your grilled salmon. I’ll help you prepare.
Sure. Let’s go take a quick trip to the supermarket first.
CONVERSATION

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

ANSWER

1. What are your favorite local and foreign foods?
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2. Do you ever skip breakfast? If so, how often and why?
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3. How often do you eat at fast food restaurants?
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4. Do you prefer bringing home-cooked lunch or eating out when you’re at work (or in school)?
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5. How is the food in your work (or school) cafeteria?
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6. Have you ever eaten something that made you ill?
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7. Is there any food that you wouldn’t eat as a child that you eat now?
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8. If you were to eat only one kind of food every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?
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9. What special foods do you eat on holidays? (Christmas, New Year’s Day, etc.)
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10. What’s the strangest food you’ve ever eaten?
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Expert Conversation: History and Culture

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Have you heard of the band ‘Logos’?
I have. The band that incorporates history into their songs! I love them.

I read in a magazine that they’re releasing a song about Japanese history, particularly, the warring states era. How cool is that?
Really? How I wish they were already a band when I was in high school. It would‘ve been easier to study history.

True that. My friend Ron, a history teacher, plays their songs occasionally during his lectures. He says his students love them.
That sounds cool. I hope they make a song about the fall of the Romanovs.

CONVERSATION

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

ANSWER

1. What do you think are man’s greatest achievements and worst failures?
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2. What are the most important events in your country’s history?
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3. Some people say that history repeats itself. Do you agree or disagree?
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4. What historical event would you like to turn into a movie? Do you think it’s important for the movie to be historically accurate?
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5. If you have the power to turn back time, what part of history would you like to change? Why?
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6. Which aspect your culture are you most proud of?
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7. Is there anything about your culture that you would like to change? Why?
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8. What is considered rude in your culture?
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9. What culture besides your own do you admire and why?
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10. Which aspects of your culture were highly influence by foreign ones?
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Expert Conversation: Literature and Art

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Do you know the novel ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald?
I do. Why?

Well, I have a project on literature about that book. Will you help me?
Sure. I think I have a copy of that in my room. It’s one of the greatest American novels.

I see. I’m planning on watching the movie adaption of the novel. I’m not sure if it’s going to be helpful on my project. As you know, most movie adaptations deviate from the source material.
I agree. How about we watch the movie first? I’ll point out anything that’s different from the original. Then, we can discuss and go over the requirements of your project.

CONVERSATION

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

ANSWER

1. Which art form do you like most?
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2. What is the most prominent art form in your country?
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3. Who is your favorite artist?
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4. What kind of art do you do? What kind of art would you like to do?
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5. Do you think art is important in the modern world? How?
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6. What do you think will happen without art and literature?
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7. What is the weirdest literature you have read?
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8. What kinds of literature do you like and dislike?
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9. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?
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10. Who is your favorite literary character? Why?
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Expert Conversation: Community and Social Work

WARM UP

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hey, sister. Do you have anything important to do this weekend?
I’m free for the whole weekend. Why?

My friends and I will participate in the fundraising and adoption projects of our local rabbit shelter.
I see. Count me in. I would love to help. Let me guess. This has something to do with the abandoned rabbits last Easter, no?

Exactly. Some parents gift their children rabbits on Easter—real living rabbits! Most of these rabbits end up being abandoned at shelters or worse—maltreated. Most people don’t know a thing about having rabbits as pets, and some couldn’t even care less. It’s sad. I hope people should be more compassionate about other living creatures.

CONVERSATION

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

ANSWER

1. Have you ever done a volunteer work? How was it?
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2. Have you ever benefitted from someone’s volunteer work?
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3. What kinds of community service would you like to try?
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4. What kinds of community service would be unpleasant for you?
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5. What kinds of charity organizations do you like most?
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6. In your opinion, to whom should social workers focus in your country?
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7. If you were to run your own charity, what would be its mission?
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8. Do you think some people do volunteer work to make them feel good about themselves? Why?
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9. What kinds of social movements should be prioritized in your country?
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10. What do you consider an “act of good faith”?
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