Business (Expert Chapter 1)｜ビジネス会話（上級１章）Lesson82: Knowledge of the industry

PART A_1

Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.

PART A_2

1.　impact
	-to have an influence on something
	The country’s economy has been impacted significantly by falling export rates.
2.　persistent
	-continue to exist past the usual time, or continuing to do something in a determined way even when facing difficulties or opposition
	He has been a persistent employee in his company.
3.　prosperity
	-the state of being successful and having a lot of money
	The employees have been working hard for the prosperity of their company.
4.　machinery
	-a group of large machines or the parts of a machine that make it work
	The noise of the machinery made the staff’s voice inaudible.
5.　tractor
	-a motor vehicle with large back wheels and thick tires, used on farms for pulling machinery
	The tractor operates on diesel oil.

PART A_3

Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.

PART A_4

1. impact
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2. persistent
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3. prosperity
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4. machinery
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5. tractor
Answer:

PART B_1

Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

PART B_2

I’ve worked in the farm industry for the past five years. Land availability and cost for expansion were important considerations back then. The industry was impacted by new government mandates and restrictions. I’ve worked in the farm industry for the past five years. Land availability and cost for expansion were important considerations back then. The industry was impacted by new government mandates and restrictions.

Now, the situation has changed. The persistent technological breakthroughs over time have been the key factor to agriculture’s prosperity. Currently, fully autonomous machinery, such as tractors and implements controlled by sophisticated sensors and guidance systems, and implements directing the tractor, are in the laboratory stage.

To be honest, I am optimistic about the future of the agriculture industry. Currently, the prospect is positive.

PART B_3

Please summarize the text using your own words and expressions.

PART B_4

PART C_1

Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.

PART C_2

You are a graphic designer and you have been scheduled to be interviewed by one of the marketing staff. Tell him/her about the industry you are a part of. Your tutor will be the marketing staff. Use the following as your guide:

– cite an example of a previous industry trend or practice
– explain a current trend or practice in the industry you are a part of
– foresee the future of the industry by integrating prior and present trends or practices

PART C_3

PART D_1

Let’s discuss today’s theme. Please answer the questions below.

PART D_2

1.	Why is it vital to be aware of previous industry trends?
2.	Do you believe that foreseeing future trends is a skill that all employees should learn?

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.