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Eiken Pre 2 Batch 2_1

DIRECTIONS

In this lesson, you will practice reading passages and answering questions.

PASSAGE 1

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Spring

In Japan, spring usually starts from March and ends in May. It is the best time to grow plants because the weather becomes warmer. They can see beautiful flowers during this time, so many people wait for spring to come. They often come together under cherry blossom trees to enjoy this time of the year.

QUESTION

According to the passage, why do many people wait for spring to come?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 2

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Smartphones

Today, most teenagers have their own smartphones. They use it to call or send messages to their family and friends. They also use their smartphones to take pictures, play games, listen to music, and watch videos. They can use their smartphones to do many things, so they always bring their smartphones.

QUESTION

According to the passage, why do most teenagers always bring their smartphones?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 3

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Coffee

These days, coffee has been one of the most popular drinks. Some people drink coffee for breakfast, while others drink coffee many times a day. They think coffee helps them work better. But too much coffee can be bad for a person’s health, so people should stop drinking too much coffee.

QUESTION

According to the passage, why should people stop drinking too much coffee?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 4

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Grocery Shopping

Most people go to a grocery store to buy their daily needs. They usually buy foods and other things they need at home. People should prepare a list of things to buy before going to a grocery store, and in this way they will not forget what they need to buy.

QUESTION

According to the passage, how will people not forget what they need to buy?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 5

Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.

READ

Hiking

Today, many people have become interested in hiking. They usually climb mountains during weekends or holidays. Some people like doing it alone while others join a group. It is a good hobby to be with nature. However, hiking can be dangerous especially when it is raining, so people should be careful when hiking.

QUESTION

According to the passage, why should people be careful when hiking?

ANSWER

[HS] Historical Person

DIRECTIONS

In this lesson, you will give a presentation about a historical person.
Then, I will ask questions and give feedback after your presentation.
このレッスンでは、歴史上の人物についてのプレゼンテーションをしましょう。
その後、講師が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 some questions about it.
1. _________________________________________________ ?
2. _________________________________________________ ?
3. _________________________________________________ ?

Now, I will give feedback on your presentation.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

PRESENTATION

Now, I will talk about a historical person in the Philippines. Please ask me questions about it later.
今度は講師がフィリピンの歴史上の人物について話します。
講師のプレゼンテーションが終わったら、講師に質問してください。

PRESENTATION
Rizal Monument in Rizal Park

Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal is one of the greatest Filipino heroes. He was born during the period of Spanish rule in the Philippines. Unlike other heroes, Rizal fought for his country without the use of violence. He wrote novels, essays, and articles that inspired the Filipino people to start a revolution against the Spanish government. As a result, the Spanish government sentenced him to death in Bagumbayan, Manila on December 30, 1896. To remember his bravery, a statue of Rizal was built in Bagumbayan which is now known as Rizal Park.

QUESTIONS

Do you have any questions about my presentation?

ASK

Thank you for your presentation.
Please let me ask you some questions about it.
1. _________________________________________________ ?
2. _________________________________________________ ?
3. _________________________________________________ ?

Grammar｜英文法
Lesson22: (When, Where, Whose 1) 疑問形

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to ask questions using “when”, “where”, “whose”.

GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

PART A_2

My name is ________. What is your name?

PART A_3

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

PART B_1

Please repeat after me.

PART B_2

When ~ ?
Where ~ ?
Whose ~ ?
birthday
party
be held

PART C_1

Let’s read the dialogue.

PART C_2

TUTOR:
 When is the birthday party?
STUDENT:
 It is on Saturday.
TUTOR:
 Whose birthday is it?
STUDENT:
 It is my sister’s birthday.
TUTOR:
 Where will the party be held?
STUDENT:
 The party is held at our house. See you!

PART D_1

Please answer the questions.

PART D_2

christmas_family
1. When is Christmas Day?

PART D_3

PART D_4

stand1_front02_girl
2. Whose bag is this?

PART D_5

PART D_6

kokage_tree_necchusyou_drink
3. Where is he?

PART D_7

PART D_8

music_guitarist_girl
4. Whose guitar is this?

PART D_9

PART D_10


5. Where are they?

PART D_11

PART E_1

Please ask me the questions.

PART E_2

soccer_boy_brazil
1. Whose ball is this?

PART E_3

PART E_4

hitorigurashi_woman
2. Where is she?

PART E_5

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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[JHS] Entry: When

INTRODUCING SOMETHING

Let’s read!
読んでみましょう！
children's day

When is Children’s day?
こどもの日はいつですか？
Children’s day is in May.
こどもの日は5月です。

READ

shinnenkai_danjo

When is New Year’s Eve?
大みそかはいつですか？
New Year’s Eve is in December.
大みそかは12月です。

INTRODUCING SOMETHING

I’ll describe a holiday. Then, please talk about it.
講師が祝日について説明します。そのあと、聞いたことを話しましょう。
National Foundation Day (Independence Day) is on ____________ in the Phillipines.
フィリピンの建国記念日は_______ です。
When is National Foundation Day in Japan?
日本の建国記念日はいつですか？

ANSWER

National Foundation Day (Independence Day) is on ____________ in the Phillipines.
フィリピンの建国記念日は_______ です。
National Foundation Day is on ____________ in Japan.
日本の建国記念日は_______ です。

INTRODUCING SOMETHING

Now, please tell me something about a holiday. I will talk about it.
次はあなたが祝日について話してください。そのあと講師が聞いたことを話します。

ANSWER

National Foundation Day is on ____________ in Japan.
日本の建国記念日は_______ です。
When is National Foundation Day (Independence Day) the Phillipines.
フィリピンの建国記念日はいつですか？

INTRODUCING SOMEONE

National Foundation Day is on ____________ in Japan.
日本の建国記念日は_______ です。
National Foundation Day (Independence Day) is on ____________ in the Phillipines.
フィリピンの建国記念日は_______ です。

GRAMMAR

Let’s talk about some holidays. Please read after me.
祝日について話します。私のあとに続いて読んでみましょう。

READ

tanabata_boy_girl
When is Tanabata festival?
七夕祭りはいつですか？
Tanabata festival is in July.
七夕祭りは7月です。

coming of age
When is Coming of Age day?
成人式はいつですか？
Coming of Age day is in January.
成人式は1月です。

valentine_watasu_student
When is Valentine’s day?
バレンタインデイはいつですか？
Valentine’s day is in February.
バレンタインデイは2月です。

undoukai_relay
When is Sports day?
体育の日はいつですか？
Sports day is in October.
体育の日は10月です。

GRAMMAR

Tell me when these holidays are. Complete the sentences.
いつの祝日か答えましょう。文章を完成させて答えましょう。

ANSWER

tanabata_boy_girl
______ is Tanabata festival?
七夕祭りはいつですか？
Tanabata festival is in July.
七夕祭りは7月です。
coming of age
______ is Coming of Age day?
成人式はいつですか？
Coming of Age day is in January.
成人式は1月です。
valentine_watasu_student
______ is Valentine’s day?
バレンタインデイはいつですか？
Valentine’s day is in February.
バレンタインデイは2月です。
undoukai_relay
______ is Sports day?
体育の日はいつですか？
Sports day is in October.
体育の日は10月です。
halloween_trickortreat
______ is Halloween?
ハロウィンはいつですか？
Halloween is in October.
ハロウィンは10月です。
christmas_family
______ is Christmas day?
クリスマスはいつですか？
Christmas day is in December.
クリスマスは12月です。

QUESTION

I will ask you some questions. Please answer.
講師が質問します。答えましょう。
1. When is your birthday?
あなたの誕生日はいつですか？
2. When is your winter vacation?
あなたの冬休みはいつですか？
3. When is your next examination?
あなたの次の試験はいつですか？

ANSWER

1. ________________.
2. ________________.
3. ________________.

QUESTION

Now, you will ask me some questions. I will answer.
次はあなたが質問しましょう。

ASK

1. When is your birthday?
あなたの誕生日はいつですか？
2. When is your summer vacation?
あなたの夏休みはいつですか？
3. When are you going to travel?
あなたはいつ旅行に行きますか？

ANSWER

1. ________________.
2. ________________.
3. ________________.

General English (Intermediate) – Energy

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

1. What is your name?
2. Do you think electricity is important?
3. Do you often experience power interruption?
4. What do you do to save energy?
5. Can you live without electricity?

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Do you think electricity is important?
3. Do you often experience power interruption?
4. What do you do to save energy?
5. Can you live without electricity?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is
DIALOGUE READING

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

READ

Nicky: Have you read the news article about our country planning to use wind energy?
Kevin: Yes, I read the news article yesterday. It says that wind energy will be used to provide energy for the whole country. Do you think it is a good idea?
Nicky: I think it is good. I hope they could make it happen as soon as possible.
Kevin: I hope so. Also, wind energy does not cause pollution that could harm the environment.
Nicky: That’s right. But it is not easy to keep up with wind to provide energy for the whole country.
Kevin: That’s a good point. We cannot always predict the weather. Just like today, it is not very windy.
Nicky: Yes. That is why our country uses natural fuel. It is also cheaper than managing wind energy.
Kevin: You’re correct. Anyway, I hope wind energy could still be considered to improve our environment for future generations.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What is the topic of the news article that Nicky read?
Answer:
2. Why is it not easy to keep up with wind to provide energy?
Answer:
3. Why does their country use natural fuel?
Answer:

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: Did you hear the news? Our electricity bill will increase next month.
Student: Oh no! We _______ stop wasting energy from now on.
a. could
b. should
c. can
d. can’t
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Did you leave the electric fan on?
Student: Sorry, I forgot ______ turn it off.
a. to
b. for
c. because
d. from
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Is your hometown famous for strong winds?
Student: Yes. We get our energy source _____ strong winds.
a. for
b. to
c. from
d. by
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I heard you are planning to use solar energy for your house.
Student: Yes. I think it is good _______ the environment.
a. by
b. through
c. to
d. for
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Energy is important in our lives.
Student: I agree. _____ supports all of our activities.
a. they
b. she
c. it
d. those
(Answer is in the last page.)
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. What are the advantages of having electricity?
Answer:
2. What are the disadvantages of having electricity?
Answer:
3. Do you think saving energy should be taught at school?
Answer:
4. What do you think is the best way to save energy?
Answer:
5. Do you think using electricity should be expensive?
Answer:
6. Do you think life would be difficult without energy?
Answer:
7. Do you think your country will need more energy in the future?
Answer:

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. a
3. c
4. d
5. c

General English (Intermediate) – Globalization

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

1. What is your name?
2. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “globalization”?
3. What do you think is the most spoken language in the world?
4. How often do you speak to foreigners?
5. Do you think it is good to speak to foreigners? Why?

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. What comes to your mind when you hear the word “globalization”?
3. What do you think is the most spoken language in the world?
4. How often do you speak to foreigners?
5. Do you think it is good to speak to foreigners? Why?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is
DIALOGUE READING

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

READ

Nicky: Hey, Kevin. Our topic for our next class is about globalization. Do you have any idea about that?
Kevin: Yes, I do. It is the process of exchanging goods, ideas, and culture between nations.
Nicky: Wow. That’s a very broad topic. Could you give me an example?
Kevin: Sure. For a business to grow bigger, they need to find partners from all over the world who will market their products and services.
Nicky: That’s interesting. Could you tell me more?
Kevin: Since it is a trade between different nations, they should share a common language to communicate effectively. This is the reason why many people study English.
Nicky: I see. Do you think that economics is also a big factor in globalization? Think about it. Every nation has limited resources. In order for them to have enough resources, they have to trade with other nations. Am I right?
Kevin: I think so. These are some of the reasons why globalization is important. Trading and business expansion are some of the factors that keep the economy growing.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What is the topic for their next class?
Answer:
2. How will a business grow bigger?
Answer:
3. What are some of the factors that keep the economy growing?
Answer:

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: Our boss wants every employee to speak English to improve our communication skills.
Student: I think _______ is a good idea since most of our customers can speak and understand English.
a. these
b. was
c. it
d. are
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Let’s start our lecture. What is globalization?
Student: Globalization is a method _______ exchanging goods, culture, and communication between countries.
a. were
b. for
c. of
d. have
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Why do you think English is the most spoken language in the world?
Student: English is the most spoken language in the world because _______ is mainly used in business, education, and media.
a. it
b. it is
c. those
d. there
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: Good morning. Is your business presentation ready?
Student: Yes. I also translated it to English _______ our foreign clients.
a. by
b. for
c. from
d. to
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: How are you able to speak English so well?
Student: Well, I _______ working in the USA for three years now.
a. has been
b. has
c. have
d. have been
(Answer is in the last page.)
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. Why do you study the English language?
Answer:
2. Why is learning the English language important in your country?
Answer:
3. Do you think it would be a good idea if everyone can speak and understand English?
Answer:
4. Do you think learning the English language helps people in their businesses?
Answer:
5. Do you think traveling and working abroad contributes to globalization?
Answer:
6. Why do you think globalization is important?
Answer:
7. What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of globalization?
Answer:

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. c
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. d

Eiken 2 Batch 2_4

DIRECTIONS

In this lesson, you will practice answering questions.
Please answer in complete sentences.
I will correct your sentences if necessary.

DIRECTIONS

Now, I will ask you the following questions. Please give two reasons to support your answer.

QUESTION 1

Today, many children spend too much time playing smartphone games.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

These days, some students as young as five years of age go to school on their own.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Nowadays, some companies require their employees to go to work even when they are sick.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Today, many people share their personal information on social networking sites.
Do you share your personal information online?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Some customers prefer cheap products over expensive products.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

QUESTION 6

Some people say that it is best to always take things easy and stay relaxed.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

QUESTION 7

Nowadays, some students play sports after school.
Do you play sports after school?

ANSWER

QUESTION 8

Nowadays, most people would rather watch videos than read books.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

QUESTION 9

These days, many people prefer driving their own cars rather than taking a cab.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

QUESTION 10

Today, most students use computer tablets at school instead of notebooks.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER