Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 1)|日常会話(中級1章)
Lesson19: Afraid of Heights

PART A_1
Let’s learn new vocabulary. Listen and repeat these words with your tutor.
PART A_2
1. observation deck  展望デッキ
  The observation deck gave us a 360-degree view of the city’s night lights.
2. from a distance  遠くから
  From a distance, she looks like my cousin.
3. height  高いこと、高さ、高い場所
  Acrophobia is an intense fear of heights that can cause stress and panic.
4. scenery  風景
  My parents witnessed the breathtaking scenery of the northern lights.
5. take time  時間がかかる
  It took time before she finally conquered her fears.
PART A_3
I will ask the questions. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART A_4
1. Have you been to an observation deck before?
2. What can you see from a distance?
3. Do you have a fear of heights?
4. What is the most beautiful scenery you have taken a picture of?
5. What takes time in the morning before you go to school/work?
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

My family and I are traveling to Dubai next month.
That’s great news! I know you’ve been working hard so you really
deserve this vacation break. Which places are you going to visit?

Of course, visiting Burj Khalifa is at the top of our list. It’s definitely a must-visit.
Burj Khalifa? That’s the tallest building in the world, right?

Yes, it is. We are going to buy tickets for its observation deck.
That’s really nice. Burj Khalifa is a magnificent structure. But I doubt if
I’ll be able to go to its observation deck. I guess I’ll just admire it from a distance.

Why do you say so?
Oh, I’m terribly afraid of heights. My knees tremble at the thought of it.
But I’m sure you’ll have a great time admiring the scenery.

It’s a scary thought, but I’ll hope you’ll be able to conquer your fear of heights. It will take time but it’s possible.
I hope so, Ron.

PART C_1
I will ask the questions about the conversation. Please answer them in complete sentences.
PART C_2
1. Where is Ron going next month?
2. What is Emma afraid of?
3. What did Ron tell Emma about it?
PART D_1
Fill in the blanks and complete the conversation.
PART D_2
1. A: _______________ the people at the ground floor looked like ants. Look!
B: No way! I’m too scared to look down.
2. A: We are going to visit the ____________________ tonight. Do you want to come with us?
B: Thank you for the invitation. I appreciate it. But maybe next time.
3. A: Why didn’t Lisa join us in the Ferris wheel?
B: She said she has a fear of ______________.
4. A: It will ________________ but I’m sure you’ll get used to it.
B: Well, I hope so.
5. A: What a beautiful ______________. I’m so glad to share this moment with the two of you, mom and dad.
B: That’s so sweet of you. Thank you, son.
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 friend wants to invite you to a famous observation deck in your city, but you have a fear of heights. Politely decline the invitation.
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.