Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)|日常会話(上級1章)
Lesson91: Nightlife

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. mingle 混ざる、人と話をする
  Nightclubs and bars are places where people usually mingle with each other.
2. adverse 逆らう、反対の、不利な
  Drinking too much alcohol has adverse effects on our health.
3. alcoholic アルコール入りの、アルコール中毒の
  There is a big difference between a person who drinks occasionally and an alcoholic.
4. once in a blue moon ごくまれに、めったに…ない
  There are events and opportunities that only happen once in a blue moon.
5. recharge one’s batteries 充電する、英気を養う
  It is exhausting to work all the time, we need to recharge our batteries every now and then.
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. mingle 
Answer:
2. adverse 
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3. alcoholic 
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4. once in a blue moon 
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5. recharge one’s batteries 
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, how do you find the nightlife here in the city?
Hello, Ron! On weekends, I go to bars or nightclubs around the area.

Do you drink alcohol?
Yes, but I only drink occasionally. I just want to have fun and mingle
with other people.

Oh, I see. I only drink once in a blue moon.
As for me, I just want to recharge my batteries after long days of work.

That’s nice to hear. I know someone who is an alcoholic and I really feel bad for him.
Everyone should be aware that drinking too much alcohol has adverse
effects on our health.

Yes, but sometimes, people who have so many problems and resort to drinking alcohol hoping that they will feel better.
I agree. That’s why there should be programs that will help these people
to address their drinking problems.

Yes, and there should be a community where people can inspire and help each other to be sober.
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: I am shy and very reserved when I am surrounded by strangers.
B: Just try to start small talk and eventually you will be able to _______ with other people.
2. A: Do you think the government should prohibit the illegal cutting of so many trees?
B: Yes. We should realize that the loss of our trees has _______ impacts on our environment.
3. A: Our neighbor has been drinking alcohol for several months now.
B: I think he is an ________ and maybe we can help him in seeking professional help.
4. A: I heard that there will be a solar eclipse tomorrow.
B: I am excited to witness it! It only happens _________.
5. A: I think our friend is very tired from studying every day.
B: Maybe we can ask her to go shopping so that we can _______________.
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
A friend of yours is new to the city. Share with him/her stories of your nightlife experience.
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.