Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)|日常会話(上級1章)
Lesson71: Penalties

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. authority 権限、権威
  The traffic authority is always on the streets.
2. penalty 罰則、ペナルティー
  The law carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.
3. bar バー
  Lack of money should not be a bar to a good education.
4. at a loss for words 言葉を失う
  The question was unexpected and she was temporarily at a loss for words.
5. at one’s own risk 自分の責任で、自己責任で
  Customers may leave vehicles here at their own risk.
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. authority 
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2. penalty 
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3. bar 
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4. at a loss for words 
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5. at one’s own risk 
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

Hey, Emma. I really feel awful today.
Why? What’s wrong?

I was caught parking illegally this morning by a traffic authority.
I am sorry to hear that. How much was the penalty?

It cost me 200 dollars.
I’m very sorry, that must be frustrating.

Yes, I know that lack of knowledge about traffic rules should not be a bar to following the law.
I am at a loss for words.
However, whatever you need from me, I am here for you at all times.

Next time, I have to park at my own risk.
I agree you should be really careful next time.

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: Who should I talk to when I see law violators?
B: You should talk to the police __________.
2. A: How much was the __________ that you had to pay?
B: I had to pay 250 dollars.
3. A: Do you think poverty should be a __________ to a good education?
B: I don’t think so.
4. A: When are you __________?
B: I am at a loss for words when something bad really happens.
5. A: Do you do something __________?
B: Yes, I believe I am responsible for every action that I do.
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 saw a law violator. Talk to a police authority nearby and report what you saw.
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.