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[HS] Which would you prefer to travel, by airplane or ship?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Means of travel

The most common means of travel are flying on an airplane or sailing on a ship. There are a few things to consider when choosing between the two. One is the travel time. Traveling by plane takes only a few hours, while traveling by ship may take a few days depending on the destination. The ticket price also varies. Air travel can be more expensive than sea travel. Passengers may choose depending on their preferences and whichever is more comfortable for them.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What are the most common means of travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. How long does it take to travel by plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Which is more expensive, air travel or sea travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
sail _______________________________________________
destination _______________________________________________
passenger _______________________________________________
preference _______________________________________________
comfortable _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 
1. Why do some people like traveling?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you think it’s better to travel abroad than in your own country?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money in order to travel comfortably?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. What do you think is the safest means of travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Why do you think some people prefer to travel by plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. Which do you prefer, traveling by ship or plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think spending long hours to travel is a waste of time?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

[HS] What country would you like visit? Why?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

There are a lot of reasons as to why people love to travel. Some people want to explore, learn about other cultures, appreciate the beauty of different places, and some just want to relax and have fun. Most people say that they feel happier ever since they started traveling.

One of the most visited places around the world is Hong Kong. Some tourists fly all the way to Asia from America or Europe just to visit the country. There are a lot of things to do in the country. Tourists can go to Victoria Peak or ride the Star Ferry and fall in love with the wonderful views of nature. People can also visit the country’s beautiful theme parks and shops in one of the cheapest street markets in the world.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What are the reasons why people love to travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What is one of the most visited places around the world?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What can tourists do in Hong Kong?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
explore _______________________________________________
beauty _______________________________________________
ever since _______________________________________________
all the way to _______________________________________________
fall in love with _______________________________________________

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 main reason why people travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What do you think is the best country to visit?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think spending money on traveling is worth it?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. How would you describe a great trip?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think having tourists visit your country is a good thing?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. What can you say about those people who prefer traveling abroad to traveling in their own country?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think it’s better to travel alone than with other people?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

Eiken 3 Batch 2_1

DIRECTIONS

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

PASSAGE 1

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

READ

Breakfast

People need to eat breakfast every morning. People often eat bread and drink milk for breakfast. Breakfast gets people ready for the day so, eating breakfast every morning is important.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why is eating breakfast important?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 2

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

READ

Friends

Most people like to have many friends. They go to the park, eat together, and watch movies with their friends. They enjoy doing fun things together, so most people like to have many friends.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do most people like to have many friends?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 3

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

READ

Traveling

Many people like to travel with their family and friends. They like going to beautiful places and eating good food. Some people want to remember their travel, so they take nice pictures.  

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do some people take nice pictures?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 4

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

READ

Fruits

Many people like to eat fruits like mangoes, melons and bananas. They often eat fruits after meals. Eating fruits is good for the body, so many people like to eat fruits.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do many people like to eat fruits?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 5

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

READ

Books

Many people enjoy reading books. There are many books about different subjects. Some people learn new things by reading books, so they enjoy reading books in their free time.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do some people enjoy reading books in their free time?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 6

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

READ

Mobile Phones

Many people use their mobile phones often. They can talk to their family and friends using their mobile phones. They need to talk to other people often, so mobile phones are important for some people.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why are mobile phones important for some people?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 7

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

READ

Garden

Some people like gardening. They plant different flowers and trees near their houses. Flowers and trees make their houses look more beautiful, so some people like to have a garden.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do some people like to have a garden?

ANSWER

JHS textbook: Asking for Directions

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Asking Directions

Sam will stay at Hanami hotel during his trip. But he does not know how to get there. He asked an airport staff for directions. The airport staff said that he may take the train and get off at Shibuya Station. She also said that he may walk from the train station to the hotel or take a taxi.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Where will Sam stay during his trip?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. At what station should Sam get off?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Does Sam need to take a bus?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

”across”
“…next to…”

DESCRIBE

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DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. Could you tell me the way to the station?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Could you tell me the way to the bank?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Could you tell me the way to the flower shop?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. How do you get to school every day?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. How long is your travel time?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Is the library near your classroom?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Is the school clinic next to the cafeteria?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. How do you get to the supermarket from your home?
Answer:_______________________________________________

JHS textbook: Auxiliary Verbs 2

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PASSAGE READING

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

READ

auxiliary-verbs-2(1)

Dani could play softball when he was an Elementary student. But he got hurt while playing it, so his mom stopped him from playing. He wishes that he could play softball again so he asked his mom if he may play again. His mom said yes, and told him that he should be careful so that he will not get hurt again.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What sport could Dani play when he was an Elementary student?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Why did Dani ask his mom if he may play softball again?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What did Dani’s mom tell him?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

“…may…”
“…could…”
“…should…”

DESCRIBE

auxiliary-verbs-2(2)

“…may…”
“…could…”
“…should…”

DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. Please look at picture 1.
May the man drive the car?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Please look at picture 2.
Should he book another flight?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Please look at picture 3.
Could the man catch a fish?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. Should people eat breakfast every morning?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Should students go to school every Saturday?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Why should students join school clubs?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Could you do your homework easily?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Should all students attend their school trip?
Answer:_______________________________________________

General English (Expert)_Women’s rights

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Women’s rights

Formal education for women started to arise and spread around the world in the 19th century. In the present time, women are also capable of performing just as well as men when it comes to academic achievements.
Women’s liberation on higher education gave them an opportunity to work on their desired careers especially in the corporate world. Though gender discrimination is still evident in some companies nowadays, women are still able to work harmoniously with men to achieve their individual career goals.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. When did women start getting formal education?
Answer:
2. What is the effect of women’s liberation on higher education?
Answer:
3. What is still evident in some companies nowadays?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
spread
capable
opportunity
career
evident
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. Do you agree that one gender is superior to another?
Answer:
2. Do you think women nowadays are free from all kinds of discrimination?
Answer:
3. Do you think men and women get equal job opportunities?
Answer:
4. Do you think there are jobs that only men can do?
Answer:
5. Do you agree that women should stay at home to take care of their families?
Answer:
6. Do you think female employees should have more benefits in the workplace than men?
Answer:
7. What do you think is the biggest challenge that women face today?
Answer:

Beginner: Relative Pronoun

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice.
Then, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がSam、あなたがAliceの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

READ

Hi, Alice, what are you doing?
Hi Sam, I am reading the book which I bought last night.
Oh, is that the mystery book that everyone is talking about?
Yes, that’s it! How about you, what are you doing?
I am doing the project that I need to submit today.
For what subject?
It’s for Science Class. It is a special project which will be displayed in the laboratory room.
That’s amazing! Good luck.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.
講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

ANSWER

1. What is Alice doing?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What book is Alice reading?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What is Sam doing?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Will Sam’s special project be displayed in the laboratory room?
Answer:_______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Please answer the questions below using relative pronouns.
１分間イラストを見ましょう。関係代名詞を使って質問に答えてください。

DESCRIBE

beginner--relative-pronoun-highres

1. Is Jane the student who plays the drums?
Answer: ______________________________

2. Is Matt the student who likes reading?
Answer: ______________________________

3. Is Ken the student who plays tennis?
Answer: ______________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

会話練習をしましょう。講師が質問しますので答えてみましょう。また、講師に質問してみましょう。

ANSWER

1. Do you know someone who can play the guitar?
Answer: _______________________________
2. Do you have a friend who is studying abroad?
Answer:_______________________________
3. Do you like watching movies that are scary?
Answer: _______________________________
4. Do you read stories that are long?
Answer: _______________________________
5.Do you have a classmate who is good at dancing?
Answer: _______________________________

JHS textbook: Auxiliary Verbs 1

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

●母の日1

Ken and Jam will take a university exam next week. Ken asked, “Shall we study together?”. Jam said yes, and asked when they should begin. He said they must start as soon as they can because the exam will be difficult. They study almost every day. Jam helps Ken with English, while Ken helps Jam in Math. Both of them are doing their best because they have to pass the exam, so they can study in their dream university.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Who will take a university exam?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Why must they start studying as soon as they can?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Why do they have to pass the exam?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

“…must…”
“…have to…”

DESCRIBE

“…must…”
“…have to…”

DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. What must the boy do?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Does the boy have to make a list of the things he needs to bring?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Must the boy bring an umbrella?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. Why do you think people have to go to school?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Why must students study before a test?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Do you think students must eat vegetables at school?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. What must students do during their first day of class?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Do you think all people have to play sports?

Answer:_______________________________________________

Beginner: There is/There are

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice.
Then, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がSam、あなたがAliceの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

READ

Hi Alice, do you know if there is an amusement park in Osaka?
Yes, there is. Are you planning to go there?
Yes, I’d like to go there with my family next week. Do you know what activities we can do there?
Well, there are a lot of exciting rides there.
Oh, that’s nice. Is there a Ferris wheel?
Yes, there is. There are also street shows where you can see your favorite characters from different movies.
I’m so excited to go there. Thank you, Alice.
You’re welcome. Have fun!

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.
講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

ANSWER

1. Question Is there an amusement park in Osaka?
Answer: Yes/No, ______________________________
2. Question Are there a lot of exciting rides in the amusement park?
Answer: Yes/No, ______________________________
3. Question Is there a Ferris wheel in the amusement park?
Answer: Yes/No, ______________________________
4. Question Are there street shows in the amusement park?
Answer: Yes/No, ______________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Please answer the questions below using “there is” and “there are”.
１分間イラストを見ましょう。 “there is”、”there are”を使って質問に答えてください。

DESCRIBE

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1. Question How many dogs are there in the picture?
Answer: ______________________________
2. Question How many books are there?
Answer: ______________________________
3. Question Is there a guitar on the couch?
Answer: ______________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

会話練習をしましょう。講師が質問しますので答えてみましょう。また、講師に質問してみましょう。

ANSWER

1. Question Are there any ice cream shops in your school?
Answer: _______________________________
2. Question Is there a piano in your house?
Answer: _______________________________
3. Question Are there any plants in your backyard?
Answer: _______________________________
4. Question Are there any new students in your school?
Answer: _______________________________
5. Question Is there a famous sushi place in your hometown?
Answer: _______________________________

GTEC – 3

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: Have you watched the latest superhero movie?
B: Yes, it was amazing.

READ

A: Are we going to play video games today?
B: Yes, let’s play after our class.

READ

A: May I borrow your Science book?
B: Sure, I’ll give it to you later.

READ

A: Do you like Italian food?
B: No, I prefer Japanese food.

READ

A: What time is your flight tomorrow?
B: My flight tomorrow is at 8 o’clock in the morning.

READ

A: Did you turn off your computer last night?
B: Yes, I did.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

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

READ

Work Schedule

Employee’s Name Monday Tuesday
Aly 6 AM – 3 PM 10 AM – 7 PM
Amy 7 AM – 4 PM 11 AM – 8 PM
Ken 8 AM – 5 PM 12 NN – 9 PM
John 9 AM – 6 PM 1 PM – 10 PM


1. What time will Aly start working on Monday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. What time will Amy finish working on Tuesday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. What time will Ken start working on Monday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. What time will John finish working on Tuesday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Make a short story based on the series of pictures.
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 it is better to watch news on television than to read the newspaper. What do you think about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

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