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

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.

PART A_1

Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
ANSWERS
  1. casualty
  2. vicinity
  3. 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.
(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

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

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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

9

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

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

4

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

5

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

LESSON GOAL

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

GRAMMAR POINT

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

Action Words 1

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.
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.
PART B_2

action words

PART B_3
Please answer the following questions based on the picture.
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.
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.
(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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GTEC – 2

READING PRACTICE

Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
講師が A の部分を読みますので、B を制限時間 10 秒で音読しましょう。

READ

A: Do you have pets at home?
B: Yes, I have three cats and two dogs at home.

READ

A: Do you like baking?
B: Yes, I like baking cakes and cookies.

READ

A: When did you visit your grandparents?
B: I visited my grandparents last week.

READ

A: How many cousins do you have?
B: I have thirteen cousins.

READ

A: Where do you want to spend your summer vacation?
B: I want to spend my summer vacation in Osaka.

READ

A: What do you usually do when it’s raining?
B: I usually stay at home and read books.

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

Examination Schedule

Time Thursday Friday
7:00 – 8:30 Mathematics English
8:30 – 10:00 Science Social Studies
10:00 – 10:30 Break Break
10:30 – 12:00 Music Japanese


1. What examination are they going to take on Thursday at 8:30?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. When will they take their examination in Mathematics?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. What time is their break?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. What time will their examinations end?
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


7

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 the internet is more reliable than books. What do you think about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

General English (Intermediate)_Science

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like robots?
3. Did you have toy robots when you were young?
4. What kind of robots would you like to have?
5. Do you think robots will be helpful in the future?

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like robots?
3. Did you have toy robots when you were young?
4. What kind of robots would you like to have?
5. Do you think robots will be helpful in the future?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is
DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Nicky: Did you see the show about the latest robots on TV last night?
Kevin: Yes, I did. I’m quite surprised because technology has been evolving too fast.
Nicky: I agree. In the future, I think robots will handle jobs humans do today.
Kevin: Yeah, that might happen, but I think there are jobs that robots can’t do.
Nicky: True. Creative jobs like painting and composing music can’t be done by robots.
Kevin: I think so, too. Robots do what they are instructed to do, but they can’t generate new ideas on their own.
Nicky: We need to balance our way of living with technology.
Kevin: Evolution in technology has its advantages and disadvantages. We need to go about it carefully.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why was Kevin surprised?
Answer:
2. What kind of jobs do they think robots can’t do?
Answer:
3. How does Nicky think we should live with technology?
Answer:

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: I really find robots interesting. I want to see a real one.
Student: I’ll be attending a robotics convention in Tokyo this Saturday. Why ______ you join me?
a. do
b. aren’t
c. don’t
d. are
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Our team built a robot that can imitate human voices.
Student: That’s amazing! You ______ display it in the Science fair.
a. should
b. would
c. were
d. seem
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Do you think there will come a time when robots will have human emotions as well?
Student: I’m not sure about that. But ______ not impossible.
a. they’re
b. she’s
c. them
d. it’s
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I really like watching movies about robots. How about you?
Student: I ______ curious about robots since I was a kid.
a. was
b. have been
c. has been
d. were
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: I really want to pursue a career in robotics engineering.
Student: You need to ______ a good understanding of geometry and statistics at least.
a. do
b. have
c. find
d. has
(Answer is in the last page.)
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 are the advantages of having robots?
Answer:
2. What do you think are the disadvantages of having robots?
Answer:
3. Do you think robots can be smarter than humans?
Answer:
4. Do you think robots can have human emotions?
Answer:
5. What do you think is the most useful kind of robot?
Answer:
6. Do you think robots can work better than humans?
Answer:
7. Who do you think is a better companion, a robot or a human being? Why?
Answer:

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. c
2. a
3. d
4. b
5. b

Eiken Pre 2_4

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Train Ride

Many people in Japan prefer to ride a train to travel. They can use their train pass at different stations so riding a train is the easiest and fastest way for them to travel. Most students and workers ride a train to travel, and by doing so they can avoid being late.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
How can students and workers avoid being late?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

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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

7

QUESTION 3

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

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think it is possible to travel the world by train in the future?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Today, many people play smartphone games. Do you play smartphone games?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken 3_5

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

School Clubs

Joining school clubs is an important part of a student’s life. Schoolmates with the same interests meet during school club meetings. Students learn skills that are not taught in other subjects, so many students join school clubs.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
Why do many students join school clubs?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

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QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.
How many students are there?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the man holding soccer balls.
What is he going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What animal are you scared of?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you like visiting museums?

 

If yes→ Please tell me more.

If no → Where do you usually spend your free time?

ANSWER

GTEC – 8

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: Are you going to school today?
B: Yes, I am.

READ

A: What kind of music do you like listening to?
B: I like listening to pop music.

READ

A: How often do you exercise?
B: I exercise twice a week.

READ

A: When are you going to do the laundry?
B: I’ll do the laundry tomorrow.

READ

A: How was your trip to New York?
B: It was fun, we visited a lot of sightseeing spots there.

READ

A: Why are you late?
B: I am late because of a train delay.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

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

READ

Doctors’ Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday
9:00 – 11:00 Dr. Abe Dr. Cruz
12:00 – 2:00 Dr. Davis Dr. Brown
3:00 – 6:00 Dr. Sato Dr. Thomas
7:00 – 9:00 Dr. Lee Dr. Ward


1. Who is the doctor available on Monday at 9:00 – 11:00?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Is Dr. Lee available on Tuesday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. What time is the schedule of Dr. Brown on Tuesday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. When will Dr. Davis be available?
Answer: _______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Based on the series of pictures, make a short story.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
次のイラストのストーリーを説明してください。準備時間は 20 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

DESCRIBE


gtec-6---benette-highres

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 some news posted online are not true. What can you say about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

[HS] World Heritage Sites

DIRECTIONS


In this lesson, you will give a presentation about a world heritage site in Japan.
Please show the picture that you prepared for this presentation.
Then, I will ask questions and give feedback after your presentation.
このレッスンでは、日本の世界遺産についてのプレゼンテーションをします。
用意したポスターを見せて、プレゼンテーションを始めてください。その後、講師が質問とフィードバックをします。

PRESENTATION

(Please start your presentation now.)
プレゼンテーションを始めてください。

QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK

Thank you for your presentation.
Let me ask you some questions about it.
1. _________________________________________________ ?
2. _________________________________________________ ?
3. _________________________________________________ ?

Now, I will give feedback on your presentation.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

PRESENTATION

Now, I will talk about a world heritage site in the Philippines. Please ask me questions about it later.
講師がフィリピンの世界遺産について話します。
講師のプレゼンテーションが終わったら、講師に質問してください。

PRESENTATION

riceterraces

Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras is a high rice field located on the northern part of the Philippines. It looks like steps that are carved into a mountain. This is about 1500 meters tall and has more terraces compared to other rice terraces that can be found in the country. This unique creation was built over 2000 years ago by the people of Ifugao. This has been part of the World’s wonders since 1996.

QUESTIONS

Do you have any questions about my presentation?

ASK

Thank you for your presentation.
Please let me ask you some questions about it.
1. _________________________________________________ ?
2. _________________________________________________ ?
3. _________________________________________________ ?

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