Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)|日常会話(上級1章)
Lesson81: Happiness

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. renovate 新たにする、修復する、刷新する
  The newly renovated house was owned by the rich family in town.
2. thrilling わくわくさせる、感激的な
  The mountain hike was a thrilling experience especially because the mountain was very steep.
3. confidant 親友
  She used to be my confidant but now, we barely talk.
4. in high spirits 元気よく、上機嫌で、喜び勇んで
  The family is in high spirits every time their favorite football team wins.
5. joined at the hip 一心同体 である、すごく親密である
  They were joined at the hip since they grew up together.
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. renovate 
Answer:
2.thrilling 
Answer:
3.confidant 
Answer:
4.in high spirits 
Answer:
5.joined at the hip 
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

Hi, Emma. I’m glad to see you, you seem to be in high spirits today.
Yes, I really am.

Would you care to share what happened?
Our family planned a trip to our renovated lake house this weekend.

Wow! That sure is thrilling.
Yes, I am very excited to visit our lake house again. Moreover, I am very happy that I will get to see my cousin Rina again.

When was the last time you saw her? You must be very close to each other.
Yes, we are joined at the hip. She was my confidant. It’s been five years since I last saw her when she left to study abroad.

I’m glad to see you happy, Emma.
How about you, Ron? What made you happy today?

Well, my mom prepared my favorite food and drink today. These are the little things that always make me happy.
That is good to hear, Ron.

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: The house looks boring already.
B: I agree. I want it to be renovated.
2. A: How did your skydiving go?
B: It was very _________! I wish you were there.
3. A: Why is it easy for you to believe her?
B: She is my _____________. I have trusted her since time immemorial.
4. A: Why are you _________________ today?
B: I got promoted at work today!
5. A: How are you related to Rina?
B: We grew up together. We were __________.
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 just got your report card and saw that you are among the top students for the academic year. Share this good news to your tutor, who will act as your parent/guardian/friend.
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.