Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 1)|日常会話(中級1章)
Lesson88: National Sports

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. passionate  熱烈
  The boy is very passionate about basketball.
2. lifestyle  ライフスタイル
  Parenting involves a change in lifestyle.
3. national  国民の、国家の
  The national basketball team won a silver medal in the world championship.
4. witness  目撃する、見る
  We are very lucky to witness the Olympic games in person.
5. tournament  トーナメント
  The boxing tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
PART A_3
I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART A_4
1. What is something you are passionate about?
2. Do you have a healthy lifestyle?
3. What is your country’s national sport?
4. What exciting sports event or competition have you witnessed?
5. Have you joined any tournaments at school?
PART B_1
Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.
PART B_2

People in your country are really passionate about football, aren’t they?
We sure are! The football culture here is unlike any other. I’d say it’s a
lifestyle.

Is football the national sport in your country?
Yes, it is. How about in Japan?

The most popular sport here is baseball. But our national sport is sumo wrestling.
I know sumo wrestling! I want to witness one once I visit Japan.

If you want, you can watch a morning practice session on a sumo stable or you can watch a sumo tournament.
That’s interesting! I want to watch a sumo tournament live.

Just like football, you can really feel the excitement and experience the atmosphere by watching it live. Let’s watch it together.
Sure! I’d love to.

PART C_1
I will ask the questions about the conversation. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART C_2
1. How is football perceived in Emma’s country?
2. What is the national sport in Ron’s country?
3. Why is it better to watch the tournament live according to Ron?
PART D_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART D_2
1. A: My doctor advised me to change my inactive ___________. He advised me to exercise and play sports to stay active.
B: Yes, and be consistent about it.
2. A: Julia is very __________ about tennis.
B: Her love for the sport is really admirable. She’s determined to improve her skills.
3. A: The championship ______________ will take place at Keyworth Stadium tomorrow.
B: Do you have the tickets already?
4. A: What is the ___________ sport of Australia?
B: It’s cricket.
5. A: The last three-point shot was amazing! Everybody stood up in their seats and cheered!
B: Oh, how I wish I’ve ____________ it in person.
PART E_1
Let’s do a roleplay. Talk with me according to the situation below, using the expressions you just learned.
PART E_2
You and your friend are talking about sports. Ask him/her about the national sports in his/her country.
PART E_3
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.