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General English (Expert)_Sustainable Production and Consumption

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Production and Consumption

The aim of sustainable production and consumption is to provide human’s basic needs without harming the environment. However, the process of production that utilizes raw materials, and energy have a negative impact on the environment. One of the environmental problems caused by this is water pollution. Water pollution has been a global problem for years now. In fact, only 3% of the world’s water is safe to drink. As a result, the government is encouraging manufacturers to produce products that will cause less damage to the environment.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What is the aim of sustainable production and consumption?
Answer:
2. How many percent of the world’s water is safe to drink?
Answer:
3. What does the government encourage manufacturers to do?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
sustainable
production
consumption
resources
impact
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. What do you think is the biggest environmental issue in your country?
Answer:
2. Is plastic pollution a big issue in your hometown?
Answer:
3. Are plastic bags banned in your country?
Answer:
4. Do you think people should discontinue using plastic bags?
Answer:
5. Do you think recycling is important?
Answer:
6. Do you think schools should have recycling activities?
Answer:
7. How do the people in your country help in protecting the environment?
Answer:

[Presentation] Useful Expressions 3

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

GIVING A SUMMARY 概要の提示
To summarize the presentation, …
プレゼンテーションをまとめると、…
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、 …
In summary, …
要するに、 …
QUESTION AND ANSWER　質疑応答
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
質問や意見がある方はいますか？
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。
Please raise your hand if you have any questions.
質問がある方は手を上げてください。
CONCLUDING A PRESENTATION　プレゼンテーションの要約
After weighing the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that…
長所と短所を検討した後、 …という結論に達しました。
To conclude this presentation, …
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、…
Therefore, I conclude…
したがって、 …と結論を下します。
CLOSING STATEMENTS　結びの言葉
Thank you for listening. Let’s now wrap it up for today.
ご静聴ありがとうございました。今日は終わりにしましょう。
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。
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。
PRESENTATION PRACTICE

Please conclude a presentation by using the expressions you learned.
学んだ表現を活用し、プレゼンテーションをまとめてみましょう。

PRACTICE

To summarize the presentation, the number of enrollees for next term is expected to increase.
プレゼンテーションをまとめると、次期の登録者数は増えると思います。
 
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
質問や意見がある方はいますか？
 
To conclude this presentation, we will need more people to facilitate the enrollment process .
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、私たちは登録処理を容易にするためにもっとスタッフが必要です。
 
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Please fill in each blank with the appropriate word. Then, read the sentences aloud.
空欄に適切な言葉を入れて、音読してください。

ANSWER 1

1. To _________________ the presentation…
プレゼンテーションをまとめると、…

a. summarize

b. summary

c. end

d. discuss

 
2. Does _________________ have any questions or comments?
質問や意見がある方はいますか？

a. everyone

b. nobody

c. you

d. anyone

 
3. After _________________ the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that…
長所と短所を検討した後、 … という結論に達しました。

a. conclusion

b. weighing

c. weight

d. summary

 
4. Thank you for _________________. Let’s now wrap it up for today.
ご静聴ありがとうございました。今日は終わりにしましょう。

a. summarizing

b. listening

c. starting

d. adding

ANSWER 2

1. To sum up the _________________ 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、 …

a. urgent

b. important

c. summary

d. present

 
2. If you have any _________________, please don’t hesitate to ask.
質問がある方は、遠慮なく聞いてください。

a. answer

b. questions

c. asking

d. tell

 
3. To _________________ this presentation, …
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、…

a. conclusion

b. conclude

c. question

d. answer

 
4. We’ve covered each item on the _________________. 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。

a. discuss

b. agenda

c. close

d. begin

ANSWER 3

1. In _________________,…
要するに、 …

a. sum

b. end

c. summary

d. summarizing

 
2. Please _________________ your hand if you have any questions.
質問がある方は手を上げてください。

a. hesitate

b. ask

c. raise

d. rise

 
3. Therefore, I _________________…
したがって、 …と結論を下します。

a. conclude

b. summarizing

c. hesitate

d. conclusion

 
4. This _________________ is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。

a. meeting

b. meet

c. cancelled

d. raise

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 1

SUMMARY: The number of junior high school students will increase by 20% next school year
来年度の中学生の数は20%増える
CONCLUSION: We will add more classrooms to the building
もっと教室を増やす
To summarize the presentation, _____________________________________.
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
After weighing the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that ____________________________.
If no one has anything else to add, then I think we’ll wrap this up.

ROLE PLAY 2

SUMMARY: 60% of the school clubs require a three-hour practice every day after class
学校クラブの60%は毎日放課後に3時間の練習を要求している
CONCLUSION: We will limit the time for school club activities
学校クラブの活動時間を制限する
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 the main items on the agenda. That will be all for today.

ROLE PLAY 3

SUMMARY: About 30% of the students got caught using mobile phones during class
約30%の生徒が授業中に携帯電話を使用していた
CONCLUSION: Mobile phones used during class should be confiscated
授業中のに携帯電話を使用したら没収する
In summary, ____________________________________________.
Please raise your hand if you have any questions.
Therefore, I conclude _________________________________.
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)｜日常会話（初級３章）
Lesson15: Literature and Art　文学と芸術

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about literature and art in an 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

How was the school field trip, Alice? Where did you go?
We went to an art museum. My favorite part is the paintings of Greek gods. Do you know that there are twelve Olympian gods in Greek Literature?

Of course, but the three most famous Olympian gods are Zeus, the king of the gods, Poseidon, the god of the seas, and Hades, the god of the underworld.
You’re correct. There is an amazing painting of them in the museum, as well as a painting of my favorite Greek god Apollo, the god of sun and music.

My favorite Greek god is Poseidon, the god of the seas. I hope that I can go to the art museum you visited soon.
We can go there with our parents next week. I will tell them.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Do you like to read?
Answer:
2. What’s your favorite book?
Answer:
3. Do you like to read books based on real life?
Answer:
4. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?
Answer:
5. What kind of art interests you the most? (Example: poetry, painting, music, etc.)
Answer:
6. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Answer:
7. Do you like listening to music while reading?
Answer:
8. Are movies, music, and photography considered art?
Answer:
9. How many books do you think you can read in a year?
Answer:
10. When was the last time you draw or paint? What did you draw or paint?
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 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: Traffic and Transportation

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


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.

CONVERSATION

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

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

Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)｜日常会話（上級３章）
Lesson20: Jobs and Employment　仕事と雇用

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about employment 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

I’ve been thinking about getting a new job. Do you think this is a good idea?
Is this a major career change? Or are you 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.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What is a typical day at your current job like?
Answer:
2. What part-time job would you consider?
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. Which would you choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one?
Answer:
8. Do you see any unfair labor practices in your country?
Answer:
9. If money were not a problem for you, which job would you take?
Answer:
10. At what age do you plan to retire?
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 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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Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)｜日常会話（上級３章）
Lesson18: Health　健康

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about health 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

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

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.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. When was the last time you were sick?
Answer:
2. What disease frightens you the most?
Answer:
3. What is the health service like in your country?
Answer:
4. Do you consider yourself healthy?
Answer:
5. Have you ever tried any alternative health therapies?
Answer:
6. Do you have unhealthy habits?
Answer:
7. Have you ever been into an accident and sustained an injury?
Answer:
8. Would you consider donating your organs after your death?
Answer:
9. Many say that the government has a bigger responsibility on maintaining public health than individual people. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
10. What medical advancements would like to see in the future?
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 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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Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)｜日常会話（上級３章）
Lesson17: Money and Budgeting　お金と予算

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about money and budgeting 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

May I borrow 500 bucks, Alice? 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.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Do you think it is wise to own two or more credit cards?
Answer:
2. What is the first thing you will do/buy if you were given one million US dollars?
Answer:
3. What do you think are the best ways to prepare for one’s retirement?
Answer:
4. What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought without much thought?
Answer:
5. Imagine you earned a lot of money, where would you use it for and why?
Answer:
6. Which is more important, the price or the quality of the goods?
Answer:
7. If you were to remove some expenses in your budget, what would it be?
Answer:
8. What can you advice to people who are overspending money?
Answer:
9. Name other ways of saving money without depriving oneself.
Answer:
10. What do you think will happen if majority of people are overspending money?
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 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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Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)｜日常会話（上級３章）
Lesson16: Community and Social Work　コミュニティとソーシャルワーク

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about community service 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

Hey, Alice. 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. Is this has something to do with the abandoned rabbits last Easter?

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 responsible and compassionate toward other living creatures.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Have you ever done a volunteer work? How was it?
Answer:
2. Have you ever benefitted from someone’s volunteer work?
Answer:
3. What kinds of community service would you like to try?
Answer:
4. What kinds of community service would be unpleasant for you?
Answer:
5. What kinds of charity organizations do you like most?
Answer:
6. In your opinion, to whom should social workers focus in your country?
Answer:
7. If you were to run your own charity, what would be its mission?
Answer:
8. Do you think some people do volunteer work to make them feel good about themselves? Why?
Answer:
9. What kinds of social movements should be prioritized in your country?
Answer:
10. What do you consider an “act of good faith”?
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 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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Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)｜日常会話（上級３章）
Lesson15: Literature and Art　文学と芸術

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about art and literature 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

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. Would 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.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Which art form do you like most?
Answer:
2. What is the most prominent art form in your country?
Answer:
3. Who is your favorite artist?
Answer:
4. What kind of art do you do? What kind of art would you like to do?
Answer:
5. Do you think art is important in the modern world? How?
Answer:
6. What do you think will happen without art and literature?
Answer:
7. What is the weirdest literature you have read?
Answer:
8. What kinds of literature do you like and dislike?
Answer:
9. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?
Answer:
10. Who is your favorite literary character? Why?
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 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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Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)｜日常会話（上級３章）
Lesson14: History and Culture　歴史と文化

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about history and culture 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

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.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

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