S_Ⅱ_Lesson-8

PART A_1

We will 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 A_2

antipersonnel 対人の
mine 地雷
misery 悲惨、苦痛
eliminate 除く、除去する
mine-removing 地雷除去
disarm 武装を解除する
step on ~ 踏む
treaty 条約、約定
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Antipersonnel mines are under or on the ground and explode when stepped on to injure or kill people or animals. Many people who are injured by mines die slowly while others live in misery. To stop the misery, the Ottawa Treaty was signed and took effect in 1999. However, it is important to know how to eliminate the mines.
Hirose Shigeo, who has been building robots for many years, had an idea. He has been helping to eliminate mines since the 1990’s. His first mine-removing robot was called Titan IX. A snake-type robot was also being developed by Hirose. To help Afghanistan, the Japanese government joined Hirose and formed a study group to remove mines in 2002. They watched how the people find, dig, and disarm the mines. It was very dangerous, so Hirose thought of using mine-removing robots. When Hirose explained how Titan IX could eliminate mines, the Afghan people did not agree. They said it was too expensive and very difficult to fix when broken. But the main problem was they thought it would take away their mine-removing jobs.
Hirose worked on to solve the problems and developed a robot which he called Gryphon V. It is simple, cheaper than Titan IX, can easily be fixed, and uses its movable arm to mark where the mines are located. Workers will not lose their jobs because they can still remove the mines using their tools. Some scientists, researchers, and engineers from Japan have been working and making progress in developing different types of mine-removing robots. They believe that time should not be wasted, so they are working fast to remove mines around the world.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1. What are antipersonnel mines?
Answer:
2. Who has been building robots for many years?
Answer:
3. Why did Hirose Shigeo think of using mine-removing robots?
Answer:
4. What is Gryphon V?
Answer:
PART B_7

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

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below. Then, read aloud the sentences. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART C_2

mine
eliminate
step on ~
disarm
misery
PART C_3

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

PART C_4

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

Sample Question: These days, many people prefer to study abroad. Do you think this is a good idea?
Sample Answer: Yes, I do. By studying abroad, students can choose the best university that offers the study program they are interested in. Also, they can get a deeper understanding of different cultures by interacting with foreign students.
PART D_3

Express your opinions on the following topics. Please give your answer starting with “Yes/No”. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

PART D_4

Nowadays, factories prefer robots to human workers.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Yes / No.
PART D_5

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

PART D_6

PART D_7

Express your opinions on the following topics. Please give your answer starting with “Yes/No”. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

PART D_8

Some people say that a dangerous job with a high salary is better than not having a job.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Yes / No.

PART D_9

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

PART D_10

PART D_11

Express your opinions on the following topics. Please give your answer starting with “Yes/No”. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

PART D_12

Some people think that countries should help each other to improve.
Do you think your country should do that?
Yes / No.

PART D_13

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

PART D_14

PART D_15

Express your opinions on the following topics. Please give your answer starting with “Yes/No”. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion.

PART D_16

Some people say that people who always help others experience a better life.
Do you think this is true?
Yes / No.

PART D_17

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

PART D_18

PART F_1

Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART F_2

PART F_3