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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: ______________________________________________________________

[HS] – Sightseeing Spots in the Philippines

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Puerto Princesa Underground River

There are a lot of wonderful sightseeing spots in the Philippines. One of the most visited places in the Philippines is the Puerto Princesa Underground River. This sightseeing spot is a part of the new 7 wonders of nature by UNESCO. It is a beautiful underground river that is directly connected to the sea. It is said that it is one of the world’s most spectacular cave systems. Tourists can get inside the cave by riding a boat. They can see mini waterfalls and beautiful rocks in different shapes inside the cave. It has other natural features like old-growth forests and wildlife.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 
1. What is one of the most visited places in the Philippines?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. How can tourists get inside the cave?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What natural features can be seen inside the cave?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 
1. Do you want to visit the Puerto Princesa Underground River?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you know any other sightseeing spots in the Philippines?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Which do you prefer for sightseeing, mountains or seas?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Do you think it’s good to spend money on sightseeing?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think it’s better to visit sightseeing spots in other countries?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

[HS] – Daily lives/events in the Philippines

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Filipino Families

Filipinos are known for being family oriented. In western countries, people usually leave their parents’ house once they turn 18 years old. While in the Philippines, it is common to live with one’s parents even after marriage. It is important for Filipino families to have a meal together every day whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner. They get to communicate during mealtime as they share things that happened in their daily lives. They also like celebrating special occasions such as birthdays and Christmas by eating together. By doing so, they get to strengthen their bond as a family.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. Who are known for being family oriented?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What is important for Filipino families to do?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What do they like to do during mealtime?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 

1. Do you live with your grandparents?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you spend New year’s day with your family?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Are people in your country family oriented?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Do you think living with one’s family is better than living alone?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. How can families strengthen their bond?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

Grammar|英文法
Lesson60: Want A to~& Indirect Interrogative Sentence

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn how to use the expression “want(s)~to~” and indirect interrogative sentences.

GRAMMAR POINT

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

interrogative

Ann is a doctor. She likes helping people. She likes to go to different places to help people. Her English skills help her save lives.
 
Jake is a businessman. One day, he got an email from an American customer who was interested in his business. At that time, he could not understand English. So, he studied very hard. Now he can read and write emails in English.
 
Greg is studying biology in Japan. He talks to his professors and other students in Japanese. After finishing his studies, he will also need English to read research from all over the world.

PART A_3

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

PART A_4

1. Could you tell me what Ann’s job is?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Could you tell me who the businessman is?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Could you tell me where Greg studies biology?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART B_1

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

“want(s) ~ to ~”

PART B_2

want-a-to

“want(s) ~ to ~”

PART B_3

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

PART B_4

1. What does the girl want her father to give her?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. What does the boy want his mother to give him?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART C_1

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

PART C_2

1. Do you want your friends to visit your house?
Answer: _______________________________________________
2. Do you want me to try Japanese food?
Answer: _______________________________________________
3. Do you want someone to help you study?
Answer: _______________________________________________
4. Where do you want your family to go next summer?
Answer: _______________________________________________
5. What food do you want your mother to cook?
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.

[HS] – Are there any similarities between humans and animals?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Similarities between humans and animals

There are a few similarities between humans and animals. Emotions, intelligence, language and recognition are some of the things that animals and humans have in common. Animals feel emotions similar to that of humans. They feel happy, sad and afraid. Like humans, they have the ability to think and plan. They are aware of the things around them. They also have their own language to communicate.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What are the things that animals and humans have in common?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What do animals feel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do animals have their own language?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
ability _______________________________________________
language _______________________________________________
recognition _______________________________________________
similarity _______________________________________________
have in common _______________________________________________

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 animals are helpful to humans?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you think animals need humans to be able to survive?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you agree that animals and humans have similarities?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Is it important to be able to understand animal emotions?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Would you like to be able to understand animals?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. What would you do if you could understand animals?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think animals understand human emotions?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

Grammar|英文法
Lesson36: (be going to) 1 未来形

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn how to use “be going to” in sentences.

GRAMMAR POINT

PART A_1
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
PART A_2

begoingto1

Kaye is going to study in Australia. It has always been her dream to study at a foreign university. Studying abroad is challenging, so she is going to take English lessons to prepare. Her teacher said she needs to be good at English so it will be easier for her to study abroad. Kaye wants to be a kindergarten teacher, so she is going to study Education there.

PART A_3
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
PART A_4

1. Where is Kaye going to study?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Why is Kaye going to take English lessons?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What is Kaye going to study?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART B_1
Describe the picture using the following expressions:
“…going to…”
PART B_2

begoingto2

“…going to…”

PART B_3
Please answer the following questions based on the picture.
PART B_4

1. What is the boy going to do?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Is the girl going to water the plant?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART C_1
Please answer the following questions based on your experience.
PART C_2

1. What are you going to do this weekend?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What are you going to eat for dinner?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What subject are you going to study after our lesson?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. What sport are you going to play in Physical Education class?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Are you going to watch a movie tonight?
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.

General English (Expert)_Equality

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Income Equality

Recently, income inequality has been a global problem. 10 percent of the upper class earns 40 percent of the global income. While 10 percent of the lower class earns about 2 to 7 percent only. This problem requires a global solution that adopts policies supporting income equality.
In order to achieve income equality, there should be equal opportunities for all regardless of age, sex, religion, and economic status. In addition, policies protecting wage and discrimination should be developed. These policies should be strictly regulated to attain equality.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What has been a global problem recently?
Answer:
2. How many percent of the upper class earns 40 percent of the global income?
Answer:
3. How can income equality be achieved?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
global
income
equality
policy
discrimination
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. Is earning a high income important?
Answer:
2. Do you think all people should work overtime to get a higher income?
Answer:
3. Do you think all workers should have the same income?
Answer:
4. Is income inequality a big problem in your country?
Answer:
5. What do you think is the cause of this problem?
Answer:
6. Do you think rich countries should help other countries?
Answer:
7. Do you think income inequality causes poverty?
Answer:

[JHS] Entry: Their/Our

INTRODUCING SOMETHING

Let’s read!
読んでみましょう!

It’s our wedding day.
今日は私たちの結婚式の日です。
Our wedding is fantastic.
私たちの結婚式は素晴らしいです。
Our wedding is beautiful.
私たちの結婚式は美しいです。

READ

It’s their wedding day.
今日は彼らの結婚式の日です。
Their wedding is fantastic.
彼らの結婚式は素晴らしいです。
Their wedding is beautiful.
彼らの結婚式は美しいです。

INTRODUCING SOMETHING

I’ll describe our Christmas party. Then, please talk about it by using “their~”.
講師がクリスマスパーティーについて説明します。そのあと、“their~”を使って聞いたことを話しましょう。
It’s our _______________.
それは私たちの_______ です。
Our Christmas party is _____________.
私たちのクリスマスパーティーは_______ です。
Our Christmas party is _____________.
私たちのクリスマスパーティーは_______ です。

ANSWER

It’s their _________________.
それは彼らの_______ です。
Their Christmas party is ______________.
彼らのクリスマスパーティーは_______ です。
Their Christmas party is ______________.
彼らのクリスマスパーティーは_______ です。

INTRODUCING ONESELF
Now, please tell me something about your Christmas party. I will talk about it by using “Their”.
次はあなたのクリスマスパーティーについて話してください。そのあと講師が、“Their”を使って聞いたことを話します。
ANSWER
It’s our _______________.
それは私たちの_______ です。
Our Christmas party is _____________.
私たちのクリスマスパーティーは_______ です。
Our Christmas party is _____________.
私の_______ は_______ です。
INTRODUCING ONESELF
It’s their _________________.
それは彼らの_______ です。
Their Christmas party is ______________.
彼らのクリスマスパーティーは_______ です。
Their Christmas party is ______________.
あなたの_______ は_______ です。
GRAMMAR

Let’s identify the occasions below. Please read after me.
下の場面を当ててみましょう。私のあとに続いて読んでみましょう。

READ

It’s our new year party.
今日は新年会です。
Our new year party is amazing.
私たちの新年会は素晴らしいです。
Our new year party is awesome.
私たちの新年会はすごいです。

It’s their new year party.
今日は彼らの新年会です。
Their new year party is amazing.
彼らの新年会は素晴らしいです。
Their new year party is awesome.
彼らの新年会はすごいです。

It’s our graduation day.
今日は私たちの卒業の日です。
Our graduation is wonderful.
私たちの卒業は素晴らしいです。
Our graduation is memorable.
私たちの卒業は思い出深いです。

It’s their graduation day.
今日は彼らの卒業の日です。
Their graduation is wonderful.
彼らの卒業は素晴らしいです。
Their graduation is memorable.
彼らの卒業は思い出深いです。

GRAMMAR

Tell me what the occasions are. Complete the sentences.
それぞれの場面を教えてください。そして、文章を完成させましょう。

ANSWER


It’s ____________ new year party.
t今日は私たちの_______ です。

It’s ___________ new year party.
今日は彼らの_______ です。

It’s ____________ graduation day.
今日は私たちの_______ です。

It’s ___________ graduation day.
今日は彼らの_______ です。

It’s ____________ birthday.
今日は私たちの_______ です。

It’s ___________ birthday.
今日は彼らの_______ です。

QUESTIONS
I will ask you some questions about the teachers in your school. Please answer.
講師が学校の先生について質問します。答えましょう。
1. When is their summer vacation?
彼らの夏休みはいつですか?
2. When is their winter vacation?
彼らの冬休みはいつですか?
3. Where is their office?
彼らのオフィスはどこですか?
ANSWER
1. ________________.
2. ________________.
3. ________________.
QUESTIONS
Now, you will ask me some questions about our house. I will answer.
次はあなたが質問しましょう。
ASK
1. Is your house big?
あなたの家は大きいですか?
2. How far is your house from the shopping mall?
あなたの家はショッピングモールからどのくらい離れていますか?
3. What color is your house?
あなたの家は何色ですか?
ANSWER
1. ________________.
2. ________________.
3. ________________.

[JHS] Entry: His/Her

INTRODUCING ONESELF
Let’s read!
読んでみましょう!

I have a friend. His name is Jason.
私は友達がいます。彼の名前はJasonです。
His hobby is reading books.
彼の趣味は本を読むことです。
His favorite book is about soccer.
彼のお気に入りの本はサッカーについてです。
READ

I have a friend. Her name is Rose.
私は友達がいます。彼女の名前はRoseです。
Her hobby is reading books.
彼女の趣味は本を読むことです。
Her favorite book is about pets.
彼女のお気に入りの本はペットについてです。
INTRODUCING ONESELF
I’ll describe my friend. Then, please talk about my friend by using “him/her”.
友達について話しましょう。そして、あなたの友達の情報をもとに文章を埋めてみましょう。
I have a friend. His/her name is ____________.
私は友達がいます。彼の名前は_______ です。
His/her hobby is _____________.
彼の趣味は_______ です。
His/her favorite ______ is ________.
彼のお気に入りの_______ は_______ です。
ANSWER
You have a friend. His/her name is ____________.
私は友達がいます。彼女の名前は_______ です。
His/her hobby is ______________.
彼女の趣味は_______ です。
His/her favorite _______ is __________.
彼女のお気に入りの_______ は_______ です。
INTRODUCING ONESELF
Now, please tell me something about your friend. I will talk about your friend by using “his/her”.
次はあなたについて話してください。そのあと講師が、”your”を使って聞いたことを話します。
ANSWER
I have a friend. His/her name is ____________.
私は友達がいます。彼の名前は_______ です。
His/her hobby is _____________.
彼の趣味は_______ です。
His/her favorite ______ is ________.
私の_______ は_______ です。
INTRODUCING ONESELF
You have a friend. His/her name is ____________.
私は友達がいます。彼女の名前は_______ です。
His/her hobby is ______________.
彼女の趣味は_______ です。
His/her favorite _______ is __________.
あなたの_______ は_______ です。
GRAMMAR
Let’s meet some people. Please read after me.
人々に会いに行きましょう。私のあとに続いて読んでみましょう。
READ

I have a friend.
私は友達がいます。
His name is Ron.
彼の名前はRonです。
His hobby is painting.
彼の趣味は絵を描くことです。

I have a friend.
私は友達がいます。
Her name is Emi.
彼女の名前はEmiです。
Her hobby is painting.
彼女の趣味は絵を描くことです。

I have a friend.
私は友達がいます。
His name is Luke.
彼の名前はLukeです。
His hobby is playing the piano.
彼の趣味はピアノを弾くことです。

I have a friend.
私は友達がいます。
Her name is Mila.
彼女の名前はMilaです。
Her hobby is playing the piano.
彼女の趣味はピアノを弾くことです。
GRAMMAR
Tell me what their hobbies are. Complete each sentence.
彼らの趣味が何かを教えてください。それぞれの文章を埋めてみましょう。
ANSWER

____________ hobby is painting.
彼の趣味は_______ です。

___________ hobby is painting.
彼女の趣味は_______ です。

____________ hobby is playing the piano.
彼の趣味は_______ です。

___________ hobby is playing the piano.
彼女の趣味は_______ です。

____________ hobby is playing computer games.
彼の趣味は_______ です。

___________ hobby is playing computer games.
彼女の趣味は_______ です。
QUESTIONS
I will ask you some questions about your teacher. Please answer.
講師が質問します。答えましょう。
1. What is your teacher’s name?
あなたの先生の名前は何ですか?
2. What is your teacher’s class?
あなたの先生の担当科目は何ですか?
3. How is your teacher’s class?
あなたの先生の授業はどうですか?
ANSWER
1. ________________.
2. ________________.
3. ________________.
QUESTIONS
Now, you will ask me some questions about my father. I will answer.
次はあなたが質問しましょう。
ASK
1. What is his name?
彼の名前は何ですか?
2. What is his favorite sport?
彼の好きな食べ物は何ですか?
3. What is his hobby?
彼の趣味は何ですか?
ANSWER
1. ________________.
2. ________________.
3. ________________.