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Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson27: Traveling　旅行

2018年6月27日 weblio PH

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use to talk about traveling and tourism and express your opinions about specific topics.

この教材では、旅行や観光に関連した語彙や表現を学び、特定の話題について意見を述べる練習をします。

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.

ANSWERS

exotic
tranquil
overcrowded

PART A_2

1. word:	E O X I T C
meaning:	[adjective] rare or uncommon
sentence:	They were amazed when they saw ________ animals at the zoo.

2. word:	T A R N U I Q L
meaning:	[adjective] peaceful and quiet
sentence:	The temple they visited was beautiful and ________.

3. word:	O E V R C R W O D E D
meaning:	[adjective] has a lot of people or things in one or more place/s
sentence:	Some tourist places in the Philippines are becoming ________ .

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

We have a long weekend next week and I’m planning to have a mini-vacation. Do you have any suggestions on where I can travel and unwind?

_______________________. What is your ideal travel destination?

Well, I want to go to places that are quite exotic and tranquil. What is your ideal travel destination?

_______________________.

I didn’t know you’re into traveling too. Maybe one day we can be travel buddies and explore together. How often do you travel by the way? And do you travel alone?

I actually prefer traveling alone since I only have limited time
for myself. Although, I still travel with my family or friends depending
on the destination. I usually travel once or twice a month.

That’s amazing. I’m also thinking of creating video blogs whenever I travel, so I have memories of my travel experiences.

Indeed. I think I should start making video blogs now, too.

PART C_1

Read and take note of the important points in the article.

PART C_2

According to an article in The Telegraph, a British Newspaper, United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) declared Japan as the world’s fastest-growing tourist destination since 2010 followed by India, Vietnam, and Thailand. Because of the country’s wonderful and exotic places and tranquil atmosphere, Japan has attracted many visitors particularly Chinese and Australians. Some of Japan’s most visited places are Shibuya, Dotonbori, and Tokyo Disneyland.

However, according to the newspaper Japan Times, Japan is starting to face a problem known as “Kankō Kōgai,” which means “tourism pollution” due to overcrowded places especially in large cities and in major tourist destinations. Japanese people who are known to be polite and very welcoming are getting stressed by the uncontrolled rise of tourists every day. Citizens are requesting better transportation access and more accommodations for tourists to prevent the said problem.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions about the article.

PART C_4

1.	Who announced Japan as the world’s fastest-growing tourist destination?
Answer:
2.	In your own words, what is tourism pollution?
Answer:
3.	Some people say that tourism destroys a country’s natural and cultural heritage. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4.	What do you think Japan’s government should do to reduce “Kankō Kōgai” without negatively affecting the country’s tourism?
Answer:

PART D_1

In your own understanding, please explain the meaning of the following quotations.

PART D_2

1.	“Even if traveling is not for everyone, don’t let it break you. Life is too short so go and see the world.” – Unknown
Answer:
2.	“It’s not about how much you spend on traveling. It’s about the memories and experiences you earn while you’re at it.” – Unknown
Answer:

PART E_1

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

PART E_2

1.	If you were to live in another country, where would it be and why?
Answer:
2.	Where do you think is the most iconic/remarkable place on earth?
Answer:
3.	Have you ever gotten lost while traveling?
Answer:
4.	What is the place you like to visit again and again in your country/abroad?
Answer:
5.	Describe your ideal vacation trip with family/friends.
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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(Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson26: News and press media　Newsと報道メディア

2018年6月27日 weblio PH

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use when talking about news media and express your opinions about specific topics.

この教材では、ニュースや報道に関連した語彙や表現を学び、特定の話題について意見を述べる練習をします。

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.

ANSWERS

misleading
biased
violent

PART A_2

1. word:	M S I E L A I D N G
meaning:	[adjective] giving the wrong idea or impression
sentence:	The news headline is ____________.

2. word:	B A I E S D
meaning:	[adjective] unfair support for or against something
sentence:	The news about elections was ________ in favor of the leading candidate.

3. word:	V O I E L N T
meaning:	[adjective] harmful and destructive
sentence:	The news anchor reported the ___________ storm that attacked the major city last night.

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

I can’t stand watching today’s news, Emma. They’re mostly depressing. I feel like bad news always travels faster than good news. Are there any recent good news?

_____________________________. Nonetheless, you should still watch the news to keep yourself updated on what’s happening around you.

Don’t worry, I still do. Although, I prefer to watch news feature and documentary because they’re not that violent. What’s the best news you’ve heard of so far?

_________________________________________

That’s nice. I hope news outlets will become less biased and stick more to the truth. By the way, do you know how to recognize if the news is biased or not?

I watch, read, and listen to news critically. Sometimes, even by just
reading and understanding the headlines, you will know if the news is
biased or not. I always watch out for misleading sentences, one-sided
reports, and opinionated terms.

You’re absolutely right. With the popularity of social media, it’s easy to spread fake news, so we need to be very critical with what we believe and what we share with others.

Indeed. It’s our duty as citizens to be responsible and observant.

PART C_1

Read and take note of the important points in the article.

PART C_2

The history of news can be dated back to the Ancient Rome and Han Dynasty in China. In Ancient Rome, “Acta Diurna”, or government announcements were engraved either in metal or stone before being posted in public places. Meanwhile, in China, news sheets were handwritten on silk. In 1456, a movable printing system was invented by a German blacksmith, Johannes Gutenberg. Since then, important information became easily shared with everyone.

A hundred years later, the term “newspaper” was first used in Venice, Italy when the government published their first handwritten newsletters known as “Written Notice”. To this day, news plays an important role in educating and updating the public that marked and shapes the modern world.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions about the article.

PART C_4

1.	Who invented the first movable printing system?
Answer:
2.	Based on the article, how does news shape the modern world?
Answer:
3.	Some people say that social media could replace news media. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4.	What do you think will happen if anyone (including those without professional journalism/reporting background) would write and publish news?
Answer:

PART D_1

In your own understanding, please explain the meaning of the following quotations.

PART D_2

1.	“News is the bridge between the people, the government, and the world.” – Unknown
Answer:
2.	“A newspaper is not just for reporting the news as it is, but to make people mad enough to do something about it.” – Mark Twain
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1.	Do you think there are more bad news than good news nowadays?
Answer:
2.	Would you consider becoming a news reporter if given the chance?
Answer:
3.	What kind of news interests you the most?
Answer:
4.	Should news be more entertaining than informative?
Answer:
5.	If you were to be reported in the news, what would be the headline?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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(Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson25: Spending and consumerism　消費と消費者運動

2018年6月27日 weblio PH

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use when talking about spending and consumerism and express your opinions about specific topics.

この教材では、消費や家計に関連した語彙や表現を学び、特定の話題について意見を述べる練習をします。

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.

ANSWERS

allowance
conscious
thrifty

PART A_2

1. word:	A L O L A W N C E
meaning:	[noun] amount of money to either save or use for a limited time
sentence:	He promised to save twenty-percent of his _____________ so that he can buy a new car.

2. word:	C N O C S I U O S
meaning:	[adjective] aware of one’s or someone’s actions/behaviors
sentence:	Her mother is _______________ in spending their family’s monthly budget.

3. word:	T H I R T F Y
meaning:	[adjective] using money carefully and not wastefully
sentence:	I need to be ___________ so I can save enough money for a new car.

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Alice and you will be Sam. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

I used up all my weekly allowance yesterday. May I borrow 100 hundred dollars, sister?

____________. Where did you spend all your money?

There was a big sale at the mall. I couldn’t help myself so I shopped with my friends. I didn’t realize that I had no money left until I got home last night.

I won’t blame you, but you should’ve been a conscious shopper. Money doesn’t come around so easy these days.

I know, I’m sorry. Do you have any advice so I can become thrifty like you?

________________________________________.

I’m not sure if I can follow all of your advice, but I will try my best. Thanks, sister.

No problem. Anyway, here’s 100 dollars.

PART C_1

Read and take note of the important points in the article.

PART C_2

In Japan, there is a money-saving method known as “kakeibo” which means a “household financial ledger”. Kakeibo was created and first published in a women’s magazine by a female journalist, Motoko Hani in 1995. It is an annual journal composed of spreadsheets and inspirational messages to motivate its user while managing their finances. This is to keep track of how much the user is spending and earning, although its main goal is to save more money. With the positive influence of Kakeibo, consumers will be more responsible with their money. In addition, Moni Ninja, a financial blogger suggested that parents should teach their kids how to save money by placing cash gifts they receive during holidays and special occasions in the bank.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions about the article.

PART C_4

1.	What is kakeibo?
Answer:
2.	How do parents teach their children in saving money?
Answer:
3.	Financial education should be taught to young children at school. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4.	What do you think will happen if majority of people are over-spending money?
Answer:

PART D_1

In your own understanding, please explain the meaning of the following quotations.

PART D_2

1.	“Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship.” – Benjamin Franklin
Answer:
2.	“When you have money, think of the time when you had none” – a Japanese proverb
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1.	What is the most expensive thing you have ever bought without much thought?
Answer:
2.	Imagine you earned a lot of money, where would you use it for and why?
Answer:
3.	What can you advice to people who are over-spending money?
Answer:
4.	If you were to remove some expenses in your budget, what would it be?
Answer:
5.	Name other ways in saving money without depriving yourself.
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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(Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson24: Traffic and transportation　交通と乗り物

2018年6月27日 weblio PH

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use when talking about traffic and transportation and express your opinions about specific topics.

この教材では、交通や乗り物に関連した語彙や表現を学び、特定の話題について意見を述べる練習をします。

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.

ANSWERS

hazards
regulation
pedestrian

PART A_2

1. word:	A H Z A R D S
meaning:	[noun ] something dangerous/unsafe
sentence:	Be aware of the traffic ___________ when driving on a slippery road.

2. word:	R E G A U L T I O N
meaning:	[noun] policies
sentence:	The people in the Metrovalle City have no regard to traffic __________.

3. word:	E P D E S R T I A N
meaning:	[noun] a person crossing the street
sentence:	He almost hit the _________.

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

I failed my driving and road tests earlier. I will retake my exams next week. What should I do?

Let’s see. How familiar are you in understanding street signs and traffic hazards?

Not quite. Actually, those are the main reasons why I didn’t pass. I don’t know much about them.

I see. Well, the golden rule is to watch out for cyclists and crossing pedestrians. You must also pay attention to the speed limit. Some roads are busier than others.

I’ll keep that in mind. Can you tell me more about other traffic regulations?

_________________________________________.

That’s a lot, but I’ll make sure to remember all of that. Do you think I’ll pass my driving and road tests next week?

__________. Don’t be so nervous. Just remember that it is mandatory to obey traffic rules whether you’re a pedestrian or a driver.

PART C_1

Read and take note of the important points in the article.

PART C_2

According to This Is Insider, an online news media company, Tokyo is the most populated city on Earth and has the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world. Every day, at least 3,000 people cross the famed Shibuya station. Despite being overly crowded, everyone is polite and disciplined in crossing the streets even when the traffic lights change every two minutes. It is also considered the home to one of Tokyo’s busiest train stations carrying more than 2.4 million passengers a day. Shibuya Station began operating in 1885. Shibuya has also made its way to Hollywood films like The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and Resident Evil: Afterlife.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions about the article.

PART C_4

1.	When did Shibuya Station first began its operations?
Answer:
2.	Why do you think Shibuya is the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world?
Answer:
3.	Road accidents happen more often in bigger pedestrian crossings than smaller ones. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4.	What do you think will happen if the train operations stopped for a day?
Answer:

PART D_1

In your own understanding, please explain the meaning of the following quotations.

PART D_2

1.	“The driver on the highway is safe not when he reads the signs, but when he obeys them.” – Aiden Wilson Tozer
Answer:
2.	“Take it easy on driving. The life you save may be mine.” – James Dean
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1.	What would you do if you suddenly saw a road accident and you were the only person in the area?
Answer:
2.	Do you prefer driving your own car or commuting by public transportation?
Answer:
3.	Aside from paying fines, what other measures can you think of to punish reckless drivers?
Answer:
4.	What can you suggest to other countries who have heavy traffic loads?
Answer:
5.	Some people say that the elderly, pregnant women and persons with disability should not go out without a company. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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 (Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson23: Saving, investing, and personal finance　貯金、投資、パーソナルファイナンス

2018年6月27日 weblio PH

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use when talking about saving, investing, and personal finance and express your opinions about
specific topics.

この教材では、貯金や投資に関連した語彙や表現を学び、特定の話題について意見を述べる練習をします。

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.

ANSWERS

purchase
volatile
economy

PART A_2

1. word:	P R U C A H S E
meaning:	[noun] something that you buy
sentence:	I talked about planning a future _________ for a house.

2. word:	L O V A T I L E
meaning:	[adjective] likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially by getting worse
sentence:	Rice and meat prices are very ___________ in our country nowadays.

3. word:	C O E N O M Y
meaning:	[noun] the system by which a country produces and uses goods and money
sentence:	The ___________ of the country is growing rapidly.

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

Hey, Emma. I heard you’re investing in cryptocurrency. Is that true?

I did. My first purchase was in 2012. I’ve recently sold them out.

Really? The prices of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are on an all-time high these past few months.

That’s true. That’s why I sold them all out when their prices are still high. As you know, prices of cryptocurrencies are very volatile. We’ll never know when the price will plunge down.

I’ve never tried investing on cryptocurrencies despite their popularity. Anyway, have you tried investing in the stock market?

___________________. Our economy is the doing well.

I hope this continues. We have had enough trouble since the economic decline of early 2000’s. Anyway, which company do you think will perform best this year?

____________. It’s market value doubled in the last five years.

PART C_1

Read and take note of the important points in the article.

PART C_2

Financial Action Task, an international financial organization, will team up with Japan to urge a unified cryptocurrency regulation in the coming months. This is to make sure that syndicate groups will not be able to acquire money from their victims. Cryptocurrency is a digital form of money to secure transactions online. The current leading cryptocurrency in Japan is Bitcoin. After the largest cryptocurrency scam incidents of Mt. Gox and Coincheck, Japan’s financial regulator has increased its security to fight against scams. Analysts believe that by applying unified cryptocurrency regulations and by encouraging countries to work together, cases of money scams will drop.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions about the article.

PART C_4

1.	What are the two names of cryptocurrencies that were hacked?
Answer:
2.	In your own words, describe cryptocurrency.
Answer:
3.	Cryptocurrency is more prone to theft/scam than actual money. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4.	What do you think will happen if cryptocurrency fully replace all fiat (physical/actual) money in the world?
Answer:

PART D_1

Please explain the meaning to the following quotes.

PART D_2

1.	“Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants. ” –Epictetus
Answer:
2.	“Every time you borrow money, you’re robbing your future self.” -Nathan W. Morris
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1.	What are the common payment methods in your country?
Answer:
2.	Do you think it is wise to own two or more credit cards?
Answer:
3.	What is the first thing you will do/buy if you were given one million US dollars?
Answer:
4.	People would be in a better financial situation if they would buy things in full payment and in cash. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
5.	What do you think are the best ways to prepare for one’s retirement?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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 (Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson22: Work and Employment　仕事と雇用

2018年6月27日 weblio PH

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use when talking about work and employment and express your opinions about specific topics.

この教材では、仕事や雇用に関連した語彙や表現を学び、特定の話題について意見を述べる練習をします。

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.

ANSWERS

familiarize
excessive
prompt

PART A_2

1. word:	F A M L I I A R Z I E
meaning:	[verb] to teach someone more about something new or try to understand more about it by yourself
sentence:	After two weeks, he was able to _______ himself in his new job.

2. word:	E C X S S I E V E
meaning:	[adjective] something that is more than necessary
sentence:	His boss gave him a verbal warning for his _______ tardiness.

3. word:	R O P M T P
meaning:	[adjective] acting quickly
sentence:	The employer hired her for being honest and _______ on her job interview.

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

Your job interview is tomorrow. Have you prepared for it?

Of course. I familiarized myself with possible interview questions. Do you have any advice, brother?

With pleasure. First of all, you should have background information about the company. Did you do a research?

____________. I guess I have to do more research about them. How was your first interview?

I was nervous at first. I really liked the job and I couldn’t afford to mess up. Luckily, the hiring manager was patient with me, so it went smoothly. Now, I’m almost three years in the company. By the way, what kind of work are you applying for?

_________________________________.

Cool. Just remember, be honest when answering their questions and just be yourself.

I will. Thank you, brother. Wish me luck!

PART C_1

Read and take note of the important points in the article.

PART C_2

Working overtime is well established in Japan. However, due to higher risks of health problems caused by excessive working hours, companies are starting to prompt and organize ways to improve work-life balance. Taisei Co. is developing a drone known as “T-FREND” to fly around after working hours while playing the song, “Auld Lang Syne” as a reminder to go home. It can also detect anyone who remains at work. According to T-FREND’s inventor, Chikara Sato, “This drone will identify who remains in the office after work and by accessing recorded data, human resources or administration department, it will be able to deal with those who abuse overtime.” This invention is promising as it shows great awareness of Japan’s workaholic culture.

PART C_3

Please answer the questions about the article.

PART C_4

1.	What are the risks of excessive working hours?
Answer:
2.	Why is T-FREND a promising invention?
Answer:
3.	T-FREND is beneficial for both the company and its employees. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4.	If you were given a chance to improve the work-life balance in Japan, what would you propose and why?
Answer:

PART D_1

Please explain the meaning of the following quotes.

PART D_2

1.	“If you want to be successful in this world, you have to follow your passion, not a paycheck. – Jen Welter
Answer:
2.	“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.” – Samuel Johnson
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1.	What are the most in-demand jobs in your country right now?
Answer:
2.	If you are an employer, what would be your basis for hiring job applicants?
Answer:
3.	What do you consider a successful career and why?
Answer:
4.	If you had to choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one, which one would you choose?
Answer:
5.	In your opinion, what are the three best qualities of a top-performing employee?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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 (Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson21: Disaster Preparedness　防災準備

2018年6月27日 weblio PH

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use when talking about disaster preparedness and express your opinions about specific topics.

この教材では、防災に関連した語彙や表現を学び、特定の話題について意見を述べる練習をします。

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.

ANSWERS

casualty
vicinity
calamity

PART A_2

1. word:	A C S U L A T Y
meaning:	[noun] number of people and/or animals who have died in an event
sentence:	The number of ______________ has increased due to lack of disaster preparation.

2. word:	I C V I T Y I N
meaning:	[noun] a region near a particular place
sentence:	Our house is near the ____________ of the earthquake hazard zone in our country.

3. word:	A C L A M T Y I
meaning:	[adjective] a disastrous natural event causing damages and death
sentence:	The ______________ caused massive destruction in the country.

PART B_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.

PART B_2

We are going to have an earthquake drill later. Have you done that before?

_________________________. How about you, Ron?

Yes, I have. It was challenging, but the instructors did well in facilitating us during the drill. We need to prepare ahead for emergency situations.

You’re right. Have you experienced any disasters before?

No, I haven’t. How about you? Have you experienced any disasters before? What happened?

________________________________________.

I see. Thanks for sharing about that. Do you think Japan is prepared for any disasters that might happen?

_____________. I hope the earthquake drill goes well.

PART C_1

Read and take note of the important points in the article.

PART C_2

According to Red Cross, an international humanitarian organization, knowledge in disaster preparedness can help save lives. In fact, it should be mandatory for everyone to know what to do before, during, and after natural calamities. Red Cross suggests that family members should discuss how to respond to different types of emergencies that are most likely to happen in their vicinity.

In Japan, one of the most common drills is for earthquake preparedness which is participated by everyone in the country. Students take part in disaster drills on their first day of school to introduce them the importance of disaster preparedness. Japanese and even foreign employees are also taking part in calamity preparation as high-rise buildings are more prone to shaking and collapsing during an earthquake. Authorities in Japan are helping in providing evacuation measures and areas where civilians can go right before and after a calamity.

PART C_3

Please answer the given questions about the article.

PART C_4

1.	What is the name of the international humanitarian organization?
Answer:
2.	Why should disaster preparedness training be mandatory for everyone?
Answer:
3.	Disaster preparedness education should start in preschool/kindergarten. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
4.	If you would have a superpower to stop any natural disaster to happen, what would it be?
Answer:

PART D_1

Please explain the meaning to the following quotes.

PART D_2

1.	“You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake.” – Jeannette Rankin
Answer:
2.	“Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy.” – Max Mayfield, Director National Hurricane Center
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1.	What kind of disasters are common in your country?
Answer:
2.	What preparations do you do when there is an incoming natural calamity in your place?
Answer:
3.	How do people in your country help each other during disasters?
Answer:
4.	What are some problems that people have right after a disaster?
Answer:
5.	Do you think man-made disasters are more destructive than natural ones?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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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Eiken Pre 2_5

2018年6月26日 weblio PH

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Toy Cars

Nowadays, children spend most of their time playing with their mobile phones. However, some children still like to play with toy cars. It is one of the most popular toys of all time because of the things it can do. Some children find toy cars more interesting, so they prefer toy cars to mobile phones.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, why do some children prefer toy cars to mobile phones?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

QUESTION 2

Please look at picture A.
They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing. Please describe the picture using 5 actions.

ANSWER

1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE B

QUESTION 3

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

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think more children will play with toys in the future?

If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Today, many teenagers can drive a car. Do you know how to drive a car?

If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken Pre 2_3

2018年6月26日 weblio PH

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Cleaning the house

Most families in Japan teach their children how to clean their house. Parents help their children in cleaning so they can do it right. Some parents ask their children to clean their own rooms, and in this way children will learn how to do it without asking for help from others.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how will children learn how to clean their rooms without asking for help from others?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

QUESTION 2

Please look at picture A.
They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing. Please describe the picture using 5 actions.

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE B

QUESTION 3

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

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think children should also be taught how to clean at school?

If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

These days, comic books have become popular all over the world. Do you read comic books?

If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Grammar｜英文法
Lesson48: Action Words 自動詞・他動詞

2018年6月26日 weblio PH

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn how to describe pictures using action words.

この教材では、自動詞や他動詞を使って写真の描写をする練習をします。

GRAMMAR POINT

この教材では、自動詞と他動詞について学びます。

自動詞は、目的語が必要ない動詞を指し、他動詞は目的語が必要な動詞を指します。

e.g., I run.　私は走る。（run→自動詞）

e.g., I sent an email.　私はメールを送った。（send→他動詞）

※詳細な用法については、文法書等でご確認されることをおすすめします。

PART A_1

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

次の文章を音読してください。講師はあなたの発音をチェックします。

PART A_2

Peter must write a letter to his foreign boss next week. He needs to practice his English grammar and writing more. He bought English textbooks last night. He also bought an English dictionary so he could write all the things he needed to express properly.

PART A_3

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

次の質問に対して、文章に沿って答えましょう。

PART A_4

1. What must Peter do next week?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. What does he need to practice?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Why did he buy an English dictionary?
Answer: _______________________________________________

PART B_1

Describe the picture using action words.

絵を動詞を使って説明してください。

PART B_2

PART B_3

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

次の質問に対して、絵を見て答えましょう。

PART B_4

1. What are the children on the bus doing?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What are the children eating?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART C_1

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

次の質問に対して、あなた自身のことを答えましょう。

PART C_2

1. Do you like to read magazines?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Do you know how to swim?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What time do you get up?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. What do you usually do during weekends?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. What sport do you want to play?
Answer:_______________________________________________

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.

ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。

(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.

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