Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)|日常会話(上級1章)
Lesson99: Commuting on Foot

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. commute 通勤する
I commute by car.
2. kill time 暇つぶし
We usually play these games to kill time.
3. take it easy 気楽にやる、のんきに構える
I can’t take it easy. The deadline for this project is tomorrow.
4. awe 畏怖
Growing up, the presence of my parents filled me with awe.
5. beyond belief 信じられないほどの
The crime that happened last night was beyond belief.
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. commute
Answer:
2. kill time
Answer:
3. take it easy
Answer:
4. awe
Answer:
5. beyond belief
Answer:
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

Hello, Emma. I saw you walking yesterday afternoon.
Yeah. I was. I decided to commute home on foot.

Why is that so? Was it to kill time?
No, It is not about killing time. My doctor recommended me to take it easy.
I have been stressed out these past few weeks because of too much workload.

I see. I think that is a good thing to do.
I agree. Physical activity boosts brain function and memory,
two factors that influence performance. As a result, it’s likely that
healthy people who are physically active have greater cognitive
capacity at work.

I couldn’t agree more.
You know, I am always in awe when I see tall buildings around
when I commute on foot. After a few weeks, the change is
beyond belief. Would you like to join me in commuting on foot?

Sure! I think that’s a great idea. when you plan to commute on foot again?
It’s on Monday! See you!

PART C_1
Please summarize the conversation using your own words and expressions.
PART C_2
PART D_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART D_2
1. A: How do you go to school?
B: Our school is five minutes from our place, so I __________.
2. A: What do you do to __________?
B: We usually watch TV and listen to music.
3. A: He was advised by his doctor to stay away from stress so he can __________.
B: I couldn’t agree more.
4. A: How is he as a parent?
B: I admire my father, and his work filled me with __________.
5. A: I can’t understand why that happened.
B: I agree, it’s __________.
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
Your colleague’s apartment is just a kilometer away from your office. Tell him/her about the benefits of commuting on foot.
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 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.