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Grammar|英文法
Lesson50: Comparative_Superlative 2 比較級・最上級 2

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will practice comparing nouns using the comparative form of adjectives.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1

Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
講師が A の部分を読みますので、B を制限時間 10 秒で音読しましょう。

PART A_2
A: Is your bag bigger than mine?
B: Yes, my bag is bigger than yours.
PART A_3
A: Who can run faster, John or Carlo?
B: Carlo can run faster than John.
PART A_4
A: Who is taller, you and your sister?
B: My sister is taller than me.
PART A_5
A: Which subject is easier, science or math?
B: Science is easier than math.
PART A_6
A: Which do you like better, ramen or sushi?
B: I like ramen better than sushi.
PART A_7
A: Is baseball more popular than football in your hometown?
B: No, baseball is just as popular as football in my hometown.
PART B_1

Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
与えられた情報をもとに、質問に答えてください。

PART B_2

Students’ Information

Name Age Height
Yuki 15 170 cm
Ken 14 152 cm
Lara 17 180 cm
John 16 174 cm


1. Is John older than Lara?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Is Ken taller than John?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Who is older, Yuki or Lara?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. Who is the tallest?
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.
次のイラストのストーリーを説明してください。準備時間は 20 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

PART B_4

gtec-comparison---benette2-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.
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 studying Japanese is more difficult than studying English. 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.

[Presentation] Practice 2

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.
文章を講師に続いて、音読しましょう。

READ
 
We are very happy to be doing business with you.
一緒にビジネスをすることができ、嬉しく思います。
 
I’m pleased to see everyone here today.
本日はみなさんにお会いできて嬉しいです。
 
I’m Ana Alison from Sakura High School.
私はSakura High SchoolのAna Alisonです。
 
The subject of my presentation is…
このプレゼンテーションの主題は~。
 
Now, we will proceed to the presentation proper.
さて、プレゼンテーションに進みます。
 
The graph deals with…
そのグラフは~を取り上げています。
 
According to the data…
このデータによると~。
 
To sum up the important points in the presentation…
プレゼンテーションの重要なポイントを要約すると、~。
 
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
質問がある方は、遠慮なく聞いてください。
 
To conclude this presentation…
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、~。
 
We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.
議題にあるすべての項目を話しました。今日は以上です。
FILL IN THE BLANKS

Fill in the blanks using the given information. Please use the expressions you learned in this lesson.
与えられた情報を使って、学んだ表現の練習をしましょう。

FILL IN THE BLANKS
Introduction: Adam Miller from Elite Institute
Elite InstituteのAdam Miller
Topic: School club fund requests
学校のクラブの費用
Graph: The current amount of fund given to each club
費用を10%増やしてほしいと希望しているクラブの数
Data: Most of the school clubs are requesting for a 10% increase on their club fund
費用を10%増やしてほしいと希望しているクラブの数
Summary: The school clubs requesting for a fund increase said that the extra fund will be used for uniforms and allowances
希望するクラブ費用の増加率
Conclusion: The school will provide the requested 10% fund increase to each club
部費を10%増やして各クラブに支給する

We are very happy to be doing business with you.
一緒にビジネスをすることができ、嬉しく思います。
 
I’m pleased to see everyone here today.
本日はみなさんにお会いできて嬉しいです。
 
I am ______________ from _______________.
私は______________の_______________です。
 
The subject of my presentation is ________________________.
このプレゼンテーションの主題は________________________。
 
Now, we will proceed to the presentation proper.
さて、プレゼンテーションに進みます。
 
The graph deals with ________________________.
そのグラフは________________________を取り上げています。
 
According to the data, _______________________.
このデータによると________________________。
 
To sum up the important points in the presentation, _______________________.
プレゼンテーションの重要なポイントを要約すると、________________________。
 
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
質問がある方は、遠慮なく聞いてください。
 
To conclude this presentation, _______________________.
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、________________________。
 
We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.
議題にあるすべての項目を話しました。今日は以上です。

ROLE PLAYING

Let’s do some role play with the given information. Please use the expressions you learned in this lesson.
与えられた情報を使って、学んだ表現の練習をしましょう。

ROLE PLAY

Hanna Gomez works in Moonlight Ballet School. She is going to talk about the lack of teachers in their school. It is said that the current number of teachers is down to 60% and is not enough to cater all the new students. The school will need 2-3 more teachers for the next semester. The teachers will be added by about 20% more of its current number. The school will hire more teachers within the month.

 

We are very happy to be doing business with you.
 
I’m pleased to see everyone here today.
 
I am ______________ from _______________.
 
The subject of my presentation is ________________________.
 
Now, we will proceed to the presentation proper.
 
The graph deals with ________________________.
 
According to the data, _______________________.
 
To sum up the important points in the presentation, _______________________.
 
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
 
To conclude this presentation, _______________________.
 
We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.

Eiken Pre 2_10

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Visiting a Zoo

A zoo is a place where people can see different kinds of animals. Zoo workers take care of these animals by giving them food and washing them. Most animals in the zoo are friendly to visitors. Children should visit a zoo, and in this way they will learn about animals.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can children learn about animals?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A
eiken-pre-2-10a
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
eiken-pre-2-10b
QUESTION 3

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

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think it is good to let children play with animals?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Today, only a few people are interested in classical music. Do you listen to classical music?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken 3_15

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Beaches

A beach is a beautiful place to visit. It is the best place to go to during summer. People can swim and do different things, so many people love going to the beach.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
Why do many people love going to the beach?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER
eiken-3-15-zel-2-highres
QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.
How many balls are there?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the man.
What is he going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What is your favorite meal?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you like going to the cinema?

 

If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken Pre 2_9

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Winter

Winter is the coldest time of the year. It usually starts in December and ends in January. It often snows during those months, so no one should stay outside for too long. People should wear warm clothes and eat hot meals, and by doing so they can stay warm and comfortable in Winter.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can people stay warm and comfortable in Winter?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A
eiken-pre-2-9---a--winter--highres
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
eiken-pre-2-9---b--winter--highres
QUESTION 3

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

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think it is important to prepare for winter?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Today, some people think that expensive products are better than cheap products. Do you like to buy expensive products?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Beginner Business: Recommending Revisions

GUESS THE WORD
Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.
下線部の言葉にもっとも近い意味を選びましょう。
ANSWER
  1. b. a company that makes/provides something people needs
  2. c. to change or to correct something
  3. a. money needed in business
ANSWER
  1. We need a new supplier of wood.
    1. a company that buys products
    2. a company that makes/provides something people needs
    3. a company that delivers something
  2. His manager wants him to do a revision of his work.
    1. to express an idea or help
    2. to go back from the beginning
    3. to change or to correct something
  3. We do not have enough capital to continue the business.
    1. money needed in business
    2. salary
    3. money spent
READING ALOUD
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Davies and you will be Mr. Evans. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

会話文を読みましょう。講師がMr.Davies、あなたはMr.Evansのパートを読みます。読み終わったら交代しましょう。
READ
 

One morning, Mr. Evans is discussing a new business plan to Mr. Davies for their Yummy Tuna product.


I believe it’s a great plan to make more flavors. However, your plan needs revision on page eight. Can we take a look at this part together?
 
 
Okay, sir. As you can see on page eight, I have recommended four new flavors for our Yummy Tuna. If we sell four new flavors along with Yummy Tuna’s original flavors, we will be able to meet our sales goals before this year ends.
 

 
I see. Based on your idea, we should start selling the new flavors by the first week of December. However, don’t you think we should produce two flavors first? We can always add flavors later. We are still short on supplies and capital.
 
 
You do not have to worry, sir. I will have my team look for new suppliers. Although selling only two new flavors is a good idea, I think it is better to sell all four flavors. That way, we can get new customers.
 

 
You have your points, Mr. Evans, but I still have few things that I need to see on your plan. Kindly include the capital we need, a list of possible suppliers, and a research on our costumers. I think we can give your idea a chance.
 
 
I will get back to you next week with the revised plan. Thank you, Mr. Davies.
 
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
Please answer the questions based on the dialogue.
会話文の内容について答えましょう。
ANSWER
1. What information did Mr. Davies want to see in Mr. Evans’ business plan?
Answer: ________________
2. Based on Mr. Evans’ business plan, when should they sell the four new flavors of Yummy Tuna?
Answer: ________________
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Let’s practice some expressions. I will read each sentence first. Please read after me.
TRANSLATION
READ

First, we should let the person know that he/she did his/her work well. We could use these expressions:

  1. Your business plan sounds like a good idea and you did a great job in doing your research.
  2. You and your team has done an amazing job on this project.

Next, we could use these expressions to tell him/her of their mistake/s nicely:

  1. Even though your idea is great, I don’t think the president will accept your plan.
  2. If you look on page five of your business plan, there are pieces of information needed to be changed..

Lastly, we could use these expressions to recommend revisions:

  1. I would recommend you to include more details on your business plan such as the cost and supplies that we are going to need.
  2. It would be great if you could put more information about our target costumers.
  3. If you were able to do that, I think we can give your idea a chance.
SITUATION QUESTIONS
Please tell me what you will do given the following situations.
以下の状況のとき、あなたならどうするか話してみましょう。
ANSWER
1. During the meeting, you needed to tell your co-worker that her presentation had missing important information. How would you tell her that her presentation needs a revision?
Answer: ________________
2. You were to correct your co-worker’s project, but he gets easily hurt when someone suggests revisions for his work. How would you do to correct his work without hurting his feelings?
Answer: ________________
CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
質問に答えましょう。
ANSWER
1. Was there a time when you made a suggestion to revise someone’s work (Ex. Either to a friend/classmate/workmate)?
Answer: ________________
2. Has anyone made a revision on your work without telling you?
Answer: ________________