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Part 0　Today’s Goal

Let’s look at the today’s goal.

1. Read about the importance of beavers in the ecosystem
2. Consider the relationship between wild animals and humans

Part A Self Introduction

Part A_1　Self Introduction

Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.

My name is ________. What is your name?

Part A_2　Self Introduction

I am ________. Nice to meet you.

Part A_3　Self Introduction

Nice to meet you too, ________.
What did you do yesterday? What did you eat?

Part A_4　Self introduction

Answer：

Part A_5　Self introduction

Thank you for answering. Let’s begin our lesson!

Part B　Word and Phrase Practice

Part B_1　Word and Phrase Practice

We’ll read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

Part B_2　Word and Phrase Practice

	biodiversity 生物多様性
	predator 捕食動物
	drought 干ばつ
	restore A to B 危機

Part B_3　Word and Phrase Practice

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

Part B_4　Word and Phrase Practice

Part C　Word and Phrase Quiz

Part C_1　Word and Phrase Quiz

Please look at the pictures below. Now, fill in the blanks with the words you learned and read aloud the complete sentences.

(Please give the student time to answer.)

Part C_2　Word and Phrase Quiz

1.	Lack of rain causes ___________.

2.	_____________ is the variety of life on Earth, including different species and ecosystems.

3.	The government is working to _______ the damaged bridge to its original state.

4.	_____________ are animals that hunt and kill other animals for food.

Part C_3　Word and Phrase Quiz

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part C_4　Word and Phrase Quiz

Part D Picture Description

Part D_1　Picture Description

Look at the picture below. Please explain who they are, where they are, and what the people are doing in the picture. You have one minute to explain. I will check to see if your sentences are complete and if your grammar is correct.

Part D_2　Picture Description

Answer:

Part D_3　Picture Description

You described the pictures wonderfully! Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

Part E　Reading Passage

Part E_1　Reading Passage

We’ll read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements to your student.)

Part E_2　Reading Passage

The Importance of Beavers in England’s Ecosystem

Pink Tag and her family, a group of Eurasian beavers, are some of the first wild beavers to live in England in around 400 years.

Beavers were historically hunted for their pelts, but people didn’t realize the vital role they play in regulating water flow, increasing biodiversity, and reducing pollution. Beavers build dams and canals that help them escape from predators and also slow water flow, reducing floods downstream in wet seasons and droughts during dry seasons.

Experts warn that areas like Devon are expected to see more flooding as the climate crisis worsens. However, a recent study in England showed that beaver dams can reduce average floodwaters by up to 60%. The Devon Wildlife Trust is behind reintroducing beavers to Devon, and their effect on the River Otter basin has been dramatic, with a huge increase in biodiversity.

While beavers can cause trouble by waterlogging farmland and eating orchard trees, they are a significant benefit overall, and nations across Europe are working to restore them to their original range.

Part E_3　Reading Passage

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part E_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part E_2.)

Part E_4　Reading Passage

Part E_5　Comprehension Check

Now, please answer the following questions related to the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

Part E_6　Comprehension Check

1.	What was it that people didn’t understand about beavers in the past?

Part E_7　Comprehension Check

Answer:

Part E_8　Comprehension Check

2.	What is the purpose of beavers building dams?

Part E_9　Comprehension Check

Answer:

Part E_10　Comprehension Check

3.	What is the trouble that beavers sometimes cause?

Part E_11　Comprehension Check

Answer:

Part E_12　Comprehension Check

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part E_13　Comprehension Check

Part F　Agree/Disagree

Part F_1　Agree/Disagree

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.

(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

Part F_2　Answer Questions

Sample question:	Some people say that walking is good for one’s health. Do you agree with that idea?
Sample answer (agree):	I agree that walking is good for one’s health. I have several reasons for this. First, it reduces the risk of diseases. Some examples are heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure. Second, some studies say that physical exercise can reduce stress. This helps us sleep better and be in a good mood. So, I agree that walking is good for our health.

PART F_3 Agree/Disagree

Express your opinions on the following topics. You must respond to both “agree” and “disagree.”
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have one minute to prepare and one minute to answer.

Part F_4　Agree/Disagree

Topic:	Do you agree that Japan should utilize beavers for flood control?
Answer:	I agree/disagree

Part F_5　Agree/Disagree

Great! Now, I will ask you one question about your answer.

(Please ask students about the answer.
ex. Why do you think so?
If you were in this situation, what would you do? etc.)

Part F_6　Agree/Disagree

Answer:

Part F_7　Agree/Disagree

Thank you for answering my question. Next, please state the disagreement. You have one minute to prepare and one minute to answer.

Part F_8　Agree/Disagree

Topic:	Do you agree with hunting animals for their pelts?
Answer:	I agree/disagree

Part F_9　Agree/Disagree

Great! Now, I will ask you one question about your answer.

(Please ask students about the answer.
ex. Why do you think so?
If you were in this situation, what would you do? etc.)

Part F_10　Agree/Disagree

Answer:

Part F_11　Agree/Disagree

Great! Now, let’s review your answers.

Part F_12　Agree/Disagree

Part G　Free talk

Part G_1　Free talk

Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.

(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

Part G_2　Free talk

– How can we create a balance between human development and wildlife habitat?
– What role do you think humans play in the ecosystem?
– Other than beavers, what other wild animals benefit humans?

Part G_3　Free talk

Answer：