Part 0 Today’s Goal
Let’s look at the today’s goal.
1. Read about the COVID-19 vaccine and its development
2. Consider the development of medicine
2. Consider the development of medicine
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, ________.
Are you fine with injections? Or do you not like it?
Are you fine with injections? Or do you not like it?
Part A_4 Self introduction
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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
immune system
免疫系
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antibody
抗体
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versatile
汎用性
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agility
危機
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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
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A _________ actor can play many different types of roles. |
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_________ is the ability to move quickly and easily. |
3. |
Stress can weaken your ______________. |
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__________ fight infections and diseases in the body. |
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
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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
Future of mRNA technology
The COVID-19 vaccine utilizes mRNA, a strand of genetic material that instructs cells to make proteins and prompts the immune system to create antibodies to fight the virus. This technology has the potential to revolutionize medicine, as it can be used to create vaccines for other diseases like cytomegalovirus, rabies, and even cancer.
mRNA flu vaccines could shorten the development timeline to about a month. Pfizer is relying on mRNA’s agility to fight potential new variants of the coronavirus and hopes to develop and provide a new vaccine within three months of each variant’s appearance. The goal is to turn our bodies into vaccine-making machines, allowing us to fight off diseases with our own immune systems.
mRNA technology is versatile and highly specific, making it a promising tool in the fight against cancer. The moment of creating the COVID-19 vaccine was described as a moonshot, an ordinary and extraordinary moment that has the potential to impact medicine for years to come.
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
Part E_6 Comprehension Check
1. | What is messenger RNA (mRNA)? |
Part E_7 Comprehension Check
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Part E_8 Comprehension Check
2. | What is the function of mRNA in the body? |
Part E_9 Comprehension Check
Answer: |
Part E_10 Comprehension Check
3. | How fast does Pfizer want to make new vaccines for coronavirus variants? |
Part E_11 Comprehension Check
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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.
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 it is a good thing that vaccines are being developed faster than ever before? | |
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.)
ex. Why do you think so?
If you were in this situation, what would you do? etc.)
Part F_6 Agree/Disagree
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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 that people rely on medication for their health? | |
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.)
ex. Why do you think so?
If you were in this situation, what would you do? etc.)
Part F_10 Agree/Disagree
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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 have science and technology impacted your daily life?
– In your opinion, what is the most important scientific discovery in human history?
– What are your plans for the weekend?
– In your opinion, what is the most important scientific discovery in human history?
– What are your plans for the weekend?
Part G_3 Free talk
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