Conversation(Expert Chapter 1)|日常会話(上級1章)
Lesson61: Reality TV

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. perspicuous 明快な、明瞭な
  His style is so perspicuous that he cannot be misunderstood.
2. scandalously ひどく、中傷的に,非難して
  The two women acted scandalously at the mall, shouting at each other.
3. unfiltered フィルターがかかっていない、検閲や編集がされていない
  Independent or “indie” films are unfiltered. They are raw and authentic.
4. talk of the town 町中の噂
  One Direction’s newest song “History” is the talk of the town. Everyone is listening to it.
5. blockbuster 大ヒット作
  Brad Pitt’s recent film was a blockbuster.
PART A_3
Let’s make sentences using the vocabulary we’ve just learned.
PART A_4
1. perspicuous 
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2. scandalously 
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3. unfiltered 
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4. talk of the town 
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5. blockbuster 
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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

Good day, Emma!
Good day, Ron! What are you up to?

I’m heading home to watch my favorite reality show. Do you want to come?
Sure! I’ll go with you.

Alright! Have you watched the new blockbuster reality show?
Yes, I have! That show is the talk of the town, how could I possibly miss it?

That’s great! What do you like most about that show?
I love how unfiltered the show is and how some casts act scandalously on the show. What about you, Ron?

I have to agree with you. The perspicuous content makes the show a little bit more interesting for me.
What are we waiting for? Let’s go to your place now so we can catch the show.

Okay. Come, let’s go.
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: What are you doing?
B: I’m looking for some ________________ TV shows on Netflix. Do you have any recommendations?
2. A: How did the two act ________________ on the show?
B: They both fought each other over some petty reasons.
3. A: What do you like most about that song?
B: I really love how ________________ the song was. The lyrics are raw and bold.
4. A: Are those the newest iPhone models?
B: Yes! They are the ________________ . You should buy one too.
5. A: Do you want to watch Anne Hathaway’s ________________ movie with me?
B: Yes! I’ve been wanting to watch that movie since last week.
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 watching a reality TV show. Talk about the show’s controversy with your tutor, who will act as your 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 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.