Business (Beginner Chapter 2)｜ビジネス会話（初級２章）Lesson8: Talking about time時間の話

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn expressions and vocabulary to use when talking about time.

この教材では、時間について話すときに使う表現と単語を学びます。

PART A_1

Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.

単語の意味と例文を読みましょう。講師にあとに続いて読んでください。

PART A_2

1.　quarter　15分間
definition:	[noun：名詞] a period of fifteen minutes before or after a stated time
example:	It’s a quarter before seven.
2.　on time　時間通りに
definition:	[adverb：副詞] not late
example:	We’re going to make it on time .
3.　rush hour　ラッシュアワー
definition:	[noun：名詞] a time during each day when traffic is at its heaviest.
example:	I’m pretty sure we’ll get stuck in rush hour traffic this morning.
4.　distant　遠い
definition:	[adjective：形容詞] one thing is far from another
example:	We are not that distant from the office.
5.　travel　旅行する
definition:	[verb：動詞] make a journey, typically of some length
example:	We have enough time to travel .
6.　accomplish　成し遂げる完成する
definition:	[verb：動詞] achieve or complete successfully
example:	I have some tasks to accomplish today.
7.　over　終わって過ぎて
definition:	[adjective：形容詞] finished
example:	It will be over before ten this morning.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given vocabulary words.

単語を使って文章を作ってみましょう。

PART A_4

quarter

Answer:

on time

Answer:

rush hour

Answer:

distant

Answer:

travel

Answer:

accomplish

Answer:

over

Answer:

PART B_1

We will read aloud the dialogue below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

会話文を読みましょう。講師が発音、イントネーションについて確認します。

PART B_2

Tutor:	Hello, Brenda! It’s Alexandra’s new project presentation today. What time is it? We’re going to be late for her presentation.
Student:	It’s a (1) quarter before seven. Don’t worry we will be fine. We’re going to make it (2) on time.
Tutor:	But I thought we had to be at the office by exactly 7 o’clock. I think we’re not going to make it on time. It’s Friday and I’m pretty sure we’ll get stuck in (3) rush hour traffic.
Student:	Sure we will. We are not that (4) distant from the office. Anyway, the presentation starts at 7:30 a.m. so we have enough time to (5) travel.
Tutor:	I really hope so. By the way, until what time is Alexandra’s presentation today? You know I have some tasks to (6) accomplish today.
Student:	I guess, it’ll be (7) over before ten this morning. There’s nothing to worry about. I’m sure you’ll meet your deadline today.

PART B_3

Read aloud, and fill in the blanks as you remember the sentences you just read.

先ほど読んだ文を思い出しながら、空欄を埋めて音読しましょう。

PART B_4

Tutor:	Hello, Brenda! It’s Alexandra’s new project presentation today. What time is it? We’re going to be late for her presentation.
Student:	It’s a (1) __________ before seven. Don’t worry we will be fine. We’re going to make it (2) __________ .
Tutor:	But I thought we had to be at the office by exactly 7 o’clock. I think we’re not going to make it on time. It’s Friday and I’m pretty sure we’ll get stuck in (3) __________ traffic.
Student:	Sure we will. We are not that (4) __________ from the office. Anyway, the presentation starts at 7:30 a.m. so we have enough time to (5) __________ .
Tutor:	I really hope so. By the way, until what time is Alexandra’s presentation today You know I have some tasks to (6) __________ today.
Student:	I guess, it’ll be (7) __________ before ten this morning. There’s nothing to worry about. I’m sure you’ll meet your deadline today.

PART C

Your tutor will read the following statements.
Choose the appropriate response for each item.

講師が１∼５の文章を読みます。
それぞれの文章に対して適切な答えをa∼dから選び、音読してください。

PART C_1

We’re going to be late for her presentation today.

PART C_1

a.	I report to office everyday.
b.	We’re going to make it on time.
c.	I don’t come to office late.
d.	I ride the company bus every morning.

PART C_2

What time is it?

PART C_2

a.	It’s time to leave.
b.	Thanks, but no thanks.
c.	It’s a quarter before seven.
d.	It’s time for my favorite noontime show.

PART C_3

What time should we report to the office?

PART C_3

a.	We have to be at the office at exactly 7 o’clock.
b.	We should leave early.
c.	It’s a busy day.
d.	It’s nighttime.

PART C_4

By the way, until what time is Alexandra’s presentation today?

PART C_4

a.	It’s early in the morning.
b.	It’s until weekend.
c.	I guess it’ll be over before ten this morning.
d.	Let’s call it a day.

PART C_5

What time will the presentation start?

PART C_5

a.	The presentation starts at 7:30 am
b.	Tomorrow.
c.	I report to work on time.
d.	I make sure that I punch in before going to my table.

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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