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Beginner: At Work – Why-Because

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Good morning, Emma. Why are you late?
I’m really sorry, Ron. I’m late because there was an accident on the road. Anyway, why do we have to meet early?

Oh, I see. Are you okay? We have to meet early because of an urgent request from a client. They want us to finish the project within the week.
I am okay, don’t worry. I thought we have already agreed to finish the project in a month?

I’m sorry. We have to finish the project this week because the event is moved to an earlier date.
It’s not a big problem, Ron. We can do it. I’ll set a meeting with the client this afternoon. Then, we can discuss the changes with our team.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why is Emma late?
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2. Why did Ron ask to meet Emma?
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3. Why do they have to finish the project in a week?
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4. Do you think that they will finish the project on time?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Complete the sentences with the correct answers to the questions.

ANSWER

1. Why is the manager angry?
Answer: The manager is angry because ______________________________.
2. Why is Sandy sad?
Answer: Sandy is sad because ______________________________.
3. Why is Bill happy?
Answer: Bill is happy because ______________________________.

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. Why do most workers want to study English?
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2. Why do most people work overtime?
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3. What is your dream job? Why?
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4. Which do you prefer, a job with high salary or a workplace with nice people? Why?
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5. Which do you prefer, working with a team or working alone? Why?
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Beginner: Travelling and Vacation- Antonymous Adjectives

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hi, Emma. How was your family trip?
It was fun but tiring. We went to an animal park. We saw kangaroos and rabbits! It was very scary at first, but we enjoyed the experience. How was your weekend?

That is so cool. Were there many people in the park? My weekend was a bit boring but it became interesting when I went to the park with my friends.
There were only a few people when we went there. At first, I thought it is a big park, but it is small.

I wish I could visit that place too. It is easy to travel, but it is difficult to find time.
That’s right. Anyway, I need to go. My sister is waiting for me.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What did Emma do with her family?
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2. What animals did Emma see in the park?
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3. How did Ron’s weekend become interesting?
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4. Does Ron always go out with his family?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Choose the word in the parentheses that is the OPPOSITE of how each character looks/acts and use it in a sentence.

ANSWER

1. How does Mary look? (happy/sad)
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2. How does Ben look? (afraid/brave)
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3. How does Peter look? (strong/weak)
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. Do you prefer to travel somewhere cold or hot?
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2. Do you prefer long travels by a ship or short travels by an airplane?
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3. While on vacation, what activities do you enjoy that other people find boring?
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4. When travelling, do you usually bring heavy or light baggage?
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5. Is it better to be awake or asleep while travelling?
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Beginner: Food – Modals of Permission and Request

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Emma, you are right! The food here is really good.
I am glad you like it here. We can eat here again on Sam’s birthday.

Sure. I would love to dine here again. Anyway, could you please pass the salt?
Here you go. Your food looks nice. May I have a taste?

Yes, you may. Here, take some. It’s a fish chowder. If I remember correctly, your mom loves anything that is fish, right?
Yes, she does since she does not like to eat meat. I will order this dish and a smoked salmon later for takeout. My mom is going to love it.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Can you tell me when they will eat at the restaurant again?
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2. Can you tell me what Ron asked Alice to pass?
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3. Could you tell me what food does Alice’s mother loves?
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4. Could you tell me if Alice likes beef and pork?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Make a sentence on what the character should say based on the given situation.

ANSWER

1. How should the waitress ask for their orders?
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2. How should Bella ask for a bowl of salad?
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3. How should Lucas ask for a glass of wine?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. May I know your favorite food?
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2. Can you tell me how to cook your favorite food?
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3. Could you tell me something about the most delicious food you’ve ever eaten?
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4. Can you tell me something about your favorite restaurant?
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5. May I know the weirdest food you’ve ever eaten?
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Beginner: Going Abroad – Modals of Necessity

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hi Emma. Have you been to other countries?
Yes, I sometimes spend my vacation with my family abroad. Why?

That is nice. I will go to the Philippines as an exchange student this September. Can you give me some tips when going abroad?
Sure! You must have your passport, visa, airplane ticket, and other important documents with you. You should check them days or hours before taking your flight.

I’ll take note of that. Anyway, when going to other countries, should I study and use their local language?
Most people speak English in The Philippines, but if you really want to communicate better, you must study common expressions in their local language. Good luck!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What will Ron do in September?
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2. What things must Ron have before taking his flight?
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3. How does Emma spend her vacation with her family?
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4. Has Ron gone to other countries before?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer each question in a complete sentence.

ANSWER

1. What must Annie have before taking the flight?
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2. What must James have before taking the flight?
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3. What should Ellen have before taking the flight?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. What things should you bring when you go to a far place?
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2. What should you do if you forgot something important?
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3. What should you know before going to other countries?
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4. When you go abroad, should you learn the local language or just communicate in English?
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5. What must you do if you got lost while travelling?
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Beginner: Emotions – Synonymous Adjectives

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hi, Emma. How was the exam?
It was fine. I’m glad I passed. Why do you look sad?

Do you mean you’re happy? That’s great! I feel miserable because I failed. I’m afraid to tell my parents.
You don’t have to be scared. Just explain it to them.
Emma

Okay, I will. Thank you, Emma.
You’re welcome. I hope you’ll feel better soon.Emma

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. How does Emma feel?
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2. Why does Ron feel miserable?
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3. Does Ron feel happy to tell his parents about his exam?
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4. Do you think Emma studied for the exam?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. In a sentence, use the correct word from the parentheses that describes what each character feels.

ANSWER

1. How does Lily feel? (shocked/mad)
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2. How does Jack feel? (glad/afraid)
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3. How does Dan feel? (lonely/angry)
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. What makes you feel lonely (sad)?
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2. What event amazed (surprised) you the most?
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3. What are you afraid (scared) of?
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4. What do you usually do to make people glad (happy)?
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5. When was the last time you got mad (angry)?
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Beginner: Skills and Talents – Modals of Ability

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Good morning, Emma. I heard that you’re going to join the dance club. What kind of dance can you do?
I can dance hip hop and ballet. Do you want to join the dance club with me?

I could dance hip hop well before, but I’m not that good at it like you or any of our friends now.
It’s okay. What club are you planning to join?
Emma

I’m planning to join the music club since I can play the guitar, drums, and piano. I can also sing.
Wow. You have amazing musical talents. Good luck!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What kinds of dance can Emma do?
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2. What musical instruments can Ron play?
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3. Can Ron sing?
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4. Can Ron dance ballet?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Tell me what each character can do in a complete sentence.

ANSWER

1. What can Lisa do?
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2. What can Alex do?
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3. What can Dave do?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. How many languages can you speak?
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2. Can you sing or play musical instruments?
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3. What are the things that you can do very well?
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4. What are the things you wish you could do?
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5. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
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Beginner: Time and Events – Prepositions of Time

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Hi, Emma. It is nice to see you again. By the way, I am inviting you to come to my birthday party on February 6.
Let’s see. What day is it?

It is on Saturday. Are you free on that day?
I am free on Saturday. What time is the start of your party? I need to tell my parents so that they would know as well.
Emma

The party starts at 5:00 pm at my house. Don’t worry, I will tell my mom to message your parents a day before my birthday party.
Okay, thank you. See you at your birthday party, Ron!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

ANSWER

1. When is Ron’s birthday party?
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2. What time is Ron’s birthday party?
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3. What time will Emma go to Ron’s birthday party?
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4. Will Emma stay at home all weekend?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. What time is Andy’s meeting with Mr. Robins?
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2. When is Jane’s birthday?
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3. What month is Jane’s birthday?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. At what time do you usually leave for and get home from work/school?
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2. Have you ever been late?
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3. Do you plan your schedule ahead of time?
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4. Have ever missed an important event? What is it about?
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5. What is your favorite event? When is it?
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Beginner: Routine – Adverbs of Frequency

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.

READ

1. I always take a bath. 私はいつもお風呂に入ります。 2. She usually brushes her teeth after meals. 彼女は普通、食後に歯を磨きます。 3. He often eats breakfast before going to school. 彼はよく学校に行く前に朝食を食べます。 4. We sometimes walk to school. 彼は時々、学校まで歩きます。 5. They rarely play video games on weekends. 彼らが週末にテレビゲームをすることはめったにない。 6. She never cooks at home. 彼女は家で全く料理をしません。
DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Describe what each character does by completing the sentences with the correct adverbs of frequency.

ANSWER

1. What does Emi always do?
Answer: Emi ________ feeds her cat.
2. What does Tina do sometimes?
Answer: Tina _________ bakes cookies.

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Nice to see you here in the school garden, Emma. Do you often come here to study?
Nice to see you too, Ron. Yes, I sometimes come here to do my homework. How about you?

I rarely come here to study. I usually go to the library before going home.
That’s good. We’ll have our midterm exams next week, so I think I need to come here frequently to review.

You’re right. You never get low scores in the exams, so I don’t think you have to worry about it.
Thank you, Ron. See you around.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. Where does Emma sometimes go to do her homework?
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2. Where does Ron usually go before going home?
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3. Does Emma get low scores in the exams?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. How often do you go out with your friends/family?
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2. How often do you clean your room?
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3. What is the first thing that you always do upon waking up?
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4. What do you always do before you go out?
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5. Is there an activity you never forget to do before going to bed?
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Beginner: Things at Home – Prepositions of Place

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Good morning, Alice. I lost my car key somewhere here in our house. Have you seen it?
You left it earlier in the kitchen. Thankfully, I brought it with me in case you come back.

Thank you. By the way, I want to add a small table beside the sofa. Would that be okay?
Of course. That is a nice idea. You can buy one online or at the mall. Anyway, you should be more careful next time.

I will keep that in mind, thank you. Oh, I’ll look for a table online. If I don’t find anything good, I would go to the mall.
Alright. Good luck finding the small table.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Where is Sam’s car key?
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2. Why should Sam be more careful next time?
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3. According to Alice, where can Sam buy a table?
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4. Does Alice think that a table will look good beside the sofa?
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DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. Where is the computer?
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2. Where is the ball?
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3. Where are the books?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. Are pets allowed in your house?
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2. What things would you like to put in your bedroom?
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3. Where do you keep important things?
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4. Do you put decorations in your house during Christmas season?
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5. What new furniture would you like to buy? Where would you put it?
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Beginner: Occasions – Simple Past Tense

GRAMMAR REVIEW

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.

READ

1. I went to a birthday party. 私は誕生日会に行きました。 2. He gave a birthday present to his friend. 彼は友達に誕生日プレゼントをあげました。 3. She cooked pasta for Mother’s Day. 彼女は母の日にパスタを作りました。 4. Did you go to the New Year’s Day party? あなたは新年会に行きましたか? 5. We ate cake at the wedding. 私たちは結婚式でケーキを食べました。 6. They prepared for the Culture Festival. 彼らは文化祭の準備をしました。

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Describe each character by completing the sentences with the correct verbs.

ANSWER

1. What did Linda Feel?
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2. What did Simon do?
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READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice. Then, we’ll switch roles.

READ

How was your friend’s birthday party?
It was fun. We ate delicious food. My friend’s mother baked a cake for his birthday.

That was nice. I think the party was really exciting.
Yes, it was. We also played games and got some prizes.

guess your friend enjoyed his birthday celebration.
He sure did. He was very happy that all of our friends went to his party.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

ANSWER

1. How was the birthday party of Alice’s friend?
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2. What did the mother of Alice’s friend bake?
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3. What activities did Alice and her friends do at the party?
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

ANSWER

1. How did you celebrate your birthday last year?
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2. What activities did you do on your favorite Japanese holiday?
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3. What activities did you do on your favorite foreign/western holiday?
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4. How did you prepare for New Year’s Eve?
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5. How did you celebrate Christmas?
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