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Useful expression_1-2

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

GREETING (translation)
It is a great pleasure to be here today.
本日、ここに出席させていただき非常に光栄です。
We are very happy to be doing business with you.
一緒にビジネスができてうれしく思っています。
Good morning, everyone.
(translation)

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT (translation)
Thank you for coming today.
本日はお越しいただき、有難うございます。
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’d like to thank everyone for being here today.
本日、ここにお集まりいただきありがとうございます。

 

INTRODUCING YOURSELF (translation)
Please let me introduce myself.
自己紹介させてください。
I’m Taro Yamada from ABC Corporation.
プレゼンテーションの機会を頂き、有難うございます。
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.
自己紹介させていただきたいと思います。

 

STATEMENT OF SUBJECTS (translation)
I would like to give you a summary of the recent research.
最近の研究について、概要をお伝えしようと思います
The subject of my presentation is …
このプレゼンテーションの主題/目的は…。
In my presentation today, I’m going to report on …
このプレゼンテーションでは、~について報告します。

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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

ANSWER 1

1. It is a great _______________ to be here today.

a. pleasure

b. happy

c. summary

d. report

 
2. Thank you _______________ coming today.

a. from

b. for

c. me

d. introduce

 
3. Please _______________ me introduce myself.

a. or

b. take

c. are

d. let

 
4. I would like to give you a _______________ of the recent research.

a. summary

b. opportunity

c. pleasure

d. greeting

ANSWER 2

1. We are very _______________ to be doing business with you.

a. busy

b. happy

c. conduct

d. have

 
2. I’m _______________ to see everyone here today.

a. pleased

b. asking

c. give

d. by

 
3. I’m Taro Yamada _______________ ABC Corporation.

a. for

b. to

c. from

d. in

 
4. The _______________ of my presentation is …

a. discuss

b. subject

c. corporation

d. opportunity

PRACTICE INTRODUCTION

Please introduce yourself by using the expressions you learned.
学んだ表現を活用し、自己紹介をしてみましょう。

SELF-INTRODUCTION 1

It is a great pleasure to be here today.
 
Thank you very much for coming today.
 
I am ____________________ from ____________________.
 
I would like to give you a summary of the 2018 sales.

SELF-INTRODUCTION 2

I am very happy to be doing business with you.
 
I’m pleased to see everyone here today.
 
Please let me introduce myself. I am ______________________________.
 
The subject of my presentation is increase in sales.

SELF-INTRODUCTION 3

Good morning, everyone.
 
I’d like to thank everyone for being here today.
 
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am ________________________.
 
In my presentation today, I’m going to report on the summary of the growing demand for electronic equipment.

[Presentation] Useful Expressions_1

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

GREETING あいさつ
It is a great pleasure to be here today.
本日、ここに出席させていただき非常に光栄です。
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。
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to extend a warm welcome to you.
みなさま、心より歓迎いたします。
ACKNOWLEDGMENT 感謝の言葉
Thank you for coming today.
本日はお越しいただき、有難うございます。
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’d like to thank everyone for being here today.
本日はお集まりいただき感謝いたします。
INTRODUCING YOURSELF 自己紹介
Please let me introduce myself.
自己紹介させてください。
I’m Taro Yamada from ABC Corporation.
ABC社より参りました山田太郎です。
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself.
この機会に自己紹介させていただきたいと思います。
STATEMENT OF SUBJECTS 主題
I would like to give you a summary of the recent research.
最近の研究について、概要をお伝えしようと思います。
The subject of my presentation is …
このプレゼンテーションの主題/目的は…。
In my presentation today, I’m going to report on …
このプレゼンテーションでは、~について報告します。

INTRODUCTION PRACTICE

Please introduce yourself by using the expressions you learned.
学んだ表現を活用し、自己紹介をしてみましょう。

SELF-INTRODUCTION

It is a great pleasure to be here today.
 
Thank you for coming today.
 
I am ____________________ from ____________________.
 
The subject of my presentation is the total increase in sales.

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. It is a great _______________ to be here today.

a. pleasure

b. happy

c. summary

d. report

 
2. Thank you _______________ coming today.

a. from

b. for

c. me

d. introduce

 
3. Please _______________ me introduce myself.

a. or

b. take

c. are

d. let

 
4. I would like to give you a _______________ of the recent research.

a. summary

b. opportunity

c. pleasure

d. greeting

ANSWER 2

1. We are very _______________ to be doing business with you.

a. busy

b. happy

c. conduct

d. have

 
2. I’m _______________ to see everyone here today.

a. pleased

b. asking

c. give

d. by

 
3. I’m Taro Yamada _______________ ABC Corporation.

a. for

b. to

c. from

d. in

 
4. The _______________ of my presentation is …

a. discuss

b. subject

c. corporation

d. opportunity

ANSWER 3

1. Ladies and gentlemen, _______________ me to extend a warm welcome to you.

a. please

b. allow

c. thank

d. everyone

 
2. I’d like to _______________ everyone for being here today.

a. enjoy

b. thank

c. see

d. given

 
3. I’d like to _______________ this opportunity to introduce myself.

a. busy

b. think

c. take

d. introduce

 
4. In my _______________ today, I’m going to report on …

a. purpose

b. presenting

c. being

d. presentation

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

NAME: Billy Greens
 
COMPANY: MAB Corporation
 
TOPIC: Growing demand for electronic equipment
 
 
It is a great pleasure to be here today.
 
Thank you very much for coming.
 
I am ____________________ from ____________________.
 
I would like to give you a summary of ________________________________________.

ROLE PLAY 2

NAME: Mary Johnson
 
COMPANY: P. Willy, Inc.
 
TOPIC: July 2018 sales
 
 
I am very happy to be doing business with you.
 
I’m pleased to see everyone here today.
 
Please let me introduce myself. I am ____________________ from ____________________.
 
The subject of my presentation is ________________________________________.

ROLE PLAY 3

NAME: Jack Perez
 
COMPANY: BNN, Inc.
 
TOPIC: Results of opening the stores for 24 hours
 
 
Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to extend a warm welcome to you.
 
I’d like to thank everyone for being here today.
 
Let me take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am ____________ from _____________.
 
In my presentation today, I’m going to report on _____________________________________.

[HS] What kind of adventure would you like to do in the future?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Skydiving

Extreme sports are sports that require high physical effort. A lot of people enjoy doing these sports despite the danger it may bring. It makes them feel excited and thrilled. One of the most popular extreme sports is skydiving. Skydiving involves jumping from a high building, bridge, cliff or an airplane. People use a parachute to land safely on the ground. It is exciting for people because they get to fall in high speed while seeing a nice view. Skydiving takes about five to seven minutes in the air. This sport is said to help people face their fear of heights while giving them the chance to experience something incredible.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. Why do people use parachute when skydiving?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Why is skydiving exciting?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. How long does skydiving take?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
extreme _______________________________________________
effort _______________________________________________
involve _______________________________________________
experience _______________________________________________
incredible _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 
1. Would you like to try extreme sports? Why?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What extreme sport would you like to try?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think parents should allow their children to participate in extreme sports?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. What do you think is the most dangerous extreme sport?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. What do you think is the most exciting extreme sport?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. Do you think people should risk their lives in doing extreme sports?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you agree that people should stop doing risky adventures?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

General English (Expert)_Climate Change

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Climate Change

Climate change has been one of the biggest problems in the world. It increases the risk of natural calamities such as typhoon, hurricane, and tornado. These calamities have been threatening the lives of millions of people. The annual loss from these calamities is about a hundred million dollars. Because of this, the United Nations Development Program has aimed for $100 billion of funds annually for disaster risk management by 2020. The fund will be used to help developing countries lessen the damages brought by natural disasters.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What has been one of the biggest problems in the world?
Answer:
2. How much is the annual loss from natural calamities?
Answer:
3. What will the United Nations Development Program’s fund be used for?
Answer:
CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
climate
risk
threatening
annual
disaster
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. What is your favorite season? Why?
Answer:
2. What month gets the most rainfall in your country?
Answer:
3. Where do you usually get weather updates?
Answer:
4. What is the most common natural calamity in your country?
Answer:
5. How does it affect your country?
Answer:
6. Do you think it is important for people to learn more about climate change?
Answer:
7. How can people help in solving climate change?
Answer:

GTEC – 10

READING PRACTICE

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。

READ

A: Do you like arts?
B: Yes, I like performing arts.

READ

A: Do you like winter?
B: No, I don’t like cold season.

READ

A: What is your favorite holiday?
B: My favorite holiday is Christmas day.

READ

A: What is your favorite Japanese festival?
B: My favorite Japanese festival is Nebuta Matsuri.

READ

A: What languages can you speak?
B: I can speak Japanese and English.

READ

A: What kind of novel do you like reading?
B: I like reading romantic novels.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

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。

READ

Books for Sale

Title Author Sale Price
Force of the Wolves Sasha McGreen $ 8.99
Hunting Games Mark Anthony $ 7.99
The Green Clown Billy Wise $ 9.99


1. Who is the author of The Green Clown?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. How much is the Force of the Wolves?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. What is the title of Sasha McGreen’s book?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. Which is the cheapest book?
Answer: _______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

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。

DESCRIBE


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EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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。

ANSWER

Question: Some people say that technology makes our lives easier. What do you think about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

[HS] – Water in the Philippines

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Drinking Water

Drinking water is one of the basic human needs. In the Philippines, there are quality standards set by the National Standard for Drinking Water that water companies must follow. This is to ensure that drinking water is free from any unpleasant taste, odor, and color. Still, it does not guarantee that tap water is 100% safe to drink. According to a research, water can be contaminated especially during rainy season. Tap water can be contaminated through the leaks in water pipes. As a result, drinking tap water may cause sickness like diarrhea. Because of this, most families prefer to buy purified drinking water, while some have their own purifier at home. This is to make sure that they have safe drinking water supply and avoid putting their health at risk.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What is one of the basic human needs?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What must water companies ensure?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. How can people avoid putting their health at risk?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 

1. How many glasses of water do you drink every day?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. How many glasses of water should people drink in a day?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Where do you usually get drinking water?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Do you think buying bottled water is a waste of money?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think buying bottled water can harm the environment?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

[HS] – Pop culture in the Philippines

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Original Filipino Music

Filipino music is a very important part of the Philippine popular culture. Original Filipino Music is a collection of Philippine pop songs that are popular since the 1970s. These songs are written either in Filipino or English. One of the most popular kinds of Original Filipino Music is indie pop. “Indie” stands for independent music which means the artists produce their songs without the help of any music companies. These artists are the ones who do the songwriting, recording, and publishing of their music. Independent artists often write songs based on their personal experiences which make them relatable. Many listeners can relate to indie pop songs, and that is why it is popular nowadays.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 
1. What is an important part of the Philippine culture?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What is one of the most popular kinds of Original Filipino Music?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Why is indie pop popular?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 
1. Would you like to try listening to Original Filipino Music?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What do you think is the reason why people like music?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think it would be fun to make and produce your own songs?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Do you think it’s a good idea to share music for free?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think pop culture is as important as folk culture?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

[HS] – School/Education in the Philippines

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

K to 12 curriculum

The Philippine education system follows the K to 12 curriculum. This curriculum aims to develop the skills of students as it provides them enough time to prepare for college education. The K to 12 curriculum covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education. Basic education is divided into elementary, junior high school, and senior high school. Students study elementary education for 6 years, junior high school for 4 years, and senior high school for 2 years. In senior high school, students choose a track to study. The tracks are composed of academic, livelihood, and sports and arts. This helps students decide which major they should study in college.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What system does the Philippine education follow?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What is the aim of the K to 12 curriculum?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What are the tracks of the K to 12 curriculum?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

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 know about the Philippine education system?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Is the Philippine education system similar to that in Japan?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. If you were to choose a track to study, which one would you choose?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Do you agree that parents should let their children choose what major to study?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think all countries should follow one education system?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

General English (Expert) – Topic

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Title

(insert passage here)

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1.

Answer:

 
2.

Answer:

 
3.

Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
(word)
(word)
(word)
(word)
(word)

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1.

Answer:

 
2.

Answer:

 
3.

Answer:

 
4.

Answer:

 
5.

Answer:

 
6.

Answer:

 
7.

Answer:

[HS] – Traditional culture in the Philippines

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Traditional Festivals

The Philippines is among the world’s most religious countries. Christianity was brought by the Spaniards in 1521. Almost 80 percent of Filipinos are Christians. Because of this, there are many festivals being celebrated in the country. One of the most celebrated festivals in the Philippines is the Ati-Atihan festival. It is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January in the town of Kalibo. It is a festival in honor of the Sto. Nino. Participants wear tribe costumes at the parade. They also do tribal dances with loud drums. Ati-Atihan is a long-week festival that includes activities such as parades of giant floats and street dancing.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. Who brought Christianity to the Philippines?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. How many percent of Filipinos are Christian?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What is one of the most celebrated festivals in the Philippines?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 

1. In the Philippines, Christmas season is celebrated starting September until December. What do you think about that?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. In the Philippines, people often use the words “po” and “opo” to show respect to the elders. What do you think about that?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you want to experience Filipino festivals?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Do you think festivals are important?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think it is important to learn about foreign cultures?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________