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[HS] Lesson 10

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

 

Healthcare in Australia

Australia’s healthcare system is as good as any other developed country. With over 1,300 hospitals, most Australians have easy access to medical care. However, Aboriginal Australians, the original inhabitants of Australia, have not adapted well to the modern Australian society and find modern city life impossible. This is why most Aboriginals stay in rural areas that do not have water and electricity supplies, the reason why their living conditions are unsanitary which leads to spreading of diseases.

In 2008, the Australian government launched the Nurse Family Partnership. Nurses visit Aboriginal families in their own homes for easier healthcare access and for them to understand the cause of diseases. Because of the government’s help, Aboriginal Australians’ health have been slowly improving.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Why do most Aboriginal Australians stay in rural areas?
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2. Why are their living conditions unsanitary?
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3. What did the Australian government launch in 2008?
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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

CONSTRUCT

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
medical We need medical supplies.
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access I don’t have an internet access.
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disease The kid is suffering from a rare disease.
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adapt He adapted to the new environment quickly.
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rural My friend grew up in a rural area.
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EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1. Do you think healthcare is important?
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2. What do you do when you feel sick?
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3. Should people go to the hospital when they are not feeling well?
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4. How do you think people can stay healthy?
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5. Do you think money is important for people to stay healthy?
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6. Should governments be responsible for everyone’s healthcare?
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7. Do you think healthcare should be free?
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Living Abroad (Beginner)_Introduce Someone

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob:
Hi, Miho. How are you?
Miho:
I’m fine. How about you?
Rob:
I’ve been busy with our club lately.
Miho:
Which school club do you belong to?
Rob:
I joined the Book Club this year.
Miho:
That’s nice.
Rob:
I’ve met a lot of new friends there. I’ll introduce them to you next week.
Miho:
Really? I’m excited to meet your new friends. Thanks, Rob.
Rob:
You’re welcome.

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

LA - introduce someone

Living Abroad (Beginner)_English

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob:
Have you finished your homework in English?
Miho:
Yes, I have. How about you?
Rob:
No, I haven’t. I’m having a hard time because I’m not good in English.
Miho:
I can help you if you want to.
Rob:
Really? That would be great.
Miho:
Let’s meet at the library after our class.
Rob:
Okay. I wish I were as good as you in English.
Miho:
You’re also good in English. You just need to practice more.
Rob:
That means a lot. Thanks, Miho.

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

LA - englishh

Living Abroad (Beginner)_Movie

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob:
Hi, Miho. What kind of movies do you like to watch?
Miho:
I like watching funny movies.
Rob:
I like that, too. Do you like English movies?
Miho:
Yes, I do. It helps me learn more about English.
Rob:
I agree. Have you seen the new English movie?
Miho:
No, I haven’t. What is it about?
Rob:
It is about two people who traveled the world while learning different languages.
Miho:
Wow. That sounds nice.
Rob:
It is. You should try watching it.

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

LA movie

Living Abroad (Beginner)_Sports

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob:
Miho:
Rob:
Miho:
Rob:
Miho:
Rob:
Miho:
Rob:

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

LA - sports

Living Abroad (Beginner)_Music

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob:
Good morning, Miho.
Miho:
Good morning, Rob
Rob:
Which school club are you going to join this year?
Miho:
I’ll still join the Music Club. How about you?
Rob:
I haven’t decided yet. I’ve been a part of the Speech Club for 2 years, and I want to try something new.
Miho:
Why don’t you join us? I’ve seen you play the guitar, and you’re really good at it.
Rob:
That sounds great. Do you know how I can join?
Miho:
Just go to the Music Club room and fill out a form.
Rob:
I see. Thanks, Miho!

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

LA - music

[HS] Lesson 9

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

History of Maps
A map is a drawing of a particular area of land or sea. It helps people travel easier to unfamiliar places. Maps have been used by people over the past centuries. The oldest known maps are preserved on Babylonian clay tablets. According to research, Anaximander is the first Greek to have made a map of the known world. He drew a circular map of the world in the 6th century BC assuming that the earth is round. Maps became more detailed as people’s knowledge of the Earth’s geography grew. During the 19th and 20th century, many more accurate images of the world map were created.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1.
Where are the oldest known maps preserved?
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2.
Who is the first Greek to have made a map of the known world?
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3.
What happened when people’s knowledge of the Earth’s geography grew?
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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

CONSTRUCT

Words and Expressions
Sample Sentences
area This area is full of students.
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accurate The answers she gave are accurate.
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detailed He submitted a detailed report.
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create The team wants to create a project that will benefit everyone.
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geography Today, we will talk about geography.
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EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1.
Do you use a map when traveling?
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2.
Do you find it is easy to read maps?
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3.
Do you think maps are important?
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4.
What do you think will happen if there are no maps?
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5.
What do you think is the best way to travel to unfamiliar places without getting lost?
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6.
Do you think people should travel to unfamiliar places without a map?
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7.
Do you think having a person as a guide is better than using a map?
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[HS] Lesson 8

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Assumptions
An assumption is something that is accepted and believed to be true without question or proof. It usually starts with incomplete information that people try to complete on their own. Some people base their understanding on what they see, hear, and experience. Assumptions often limit possibilities because some people end up thinking that what they assume is correct. It may stop them from creating better ideas. Challenging assumptions may lead to bigger and better results. It is a strategy wherein people take part in problem solving and testing the ideas that are assumed to be true.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1.
What is an assumption?
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2.
Why do assumptions limit possibilities?
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3.
Where do some people base their understanding?
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CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

CONSTRUCT

Words and Expressions
Sample Sentences
create The students need to create a plan for their school festival.
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proof The police wanted him to provide proof.
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incomplete He got a low grade because his project was incomplete.
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assume I assume it would stop raining.
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result His parents are happy with his examination results.
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EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion.
Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1.
Do you think it is okay for people to assume?
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2.
Do you think everyone’s point of view is important?
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3.
Why do you think people assume?
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4.
Do you think assuming is better than problem solving?
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5.
Should people have a solid proof when making decisions?
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6.
Is it okay for people to rely more on their assumptions than on facts?
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7.
Do you think people can come up with great ideas based on their assumptions?
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[HS] Introduce Historical Person

DIRECTIONS

In this lesson, you will give a presentation about a historical person.
Then, I will ask six (6) questions about your presentation.

このレッスンでは、歴史上の人物についてプレゼンテーションをしましょう。
その後、講師が6つの質問とフィードバックをします。

PRESENTATION

(Please start your presentation now.)
プレゼンテーションを始めてください。

QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK

Thank you for your presentation.
Let me ask you six (6) questions about it.

ANSWER

1. What comes to your mind when you heard about that person for the first time?
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2. How did the person become famous?
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3. How was s/he when s/he was a child?
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4. Is s/he still famous?
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5. If it was not for him/her, how would the world be?
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6. Do you want to be like him/her in the future?
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Eiken Pre 2_17

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Owning a Car

Nowadays, many people have their own cars. They often bring their cars to work or school. People think that it is easier to travel when you have your own car, so more and more people are buying their own cars. They also think that traveling with their own cars helps them save more time.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, why are more and more people buying their own cars?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

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QUESTION 2

Please look at picture A.
They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing. Please describe the picture using 5 actions.

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE B

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QUESTION 3

Now, please look at the man in picture B.
Please describe the situation.

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think owning a car is expensive?

 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Nowadays, some people prefer renting a house to buying a house. Do you think this is a good idea?


If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER