S_Ⅱ_Lesson-9

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

project 計画
ambitious 大望のある、意欲的な
soil 土
origin 起源、発端
attempt 試みる、企てる
cause 引き起こす、もたらす
leak 漏れる
regain 取り戻す、回復する
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

The Hayabusa project in 2003 was considered an ambitious one. The Hayabusa was sent to space to get a soil sample from a tiny asteroid named Itokawa. Asteroids like Itokawa that have been existing since the beginning of the solar system were believed to help solve mysteries of the system’s origin.

Getting to Itokawa and collecting soil samples was almost impossible. Their first landing attempt to Itokawa caused damage to Hayabusa. They tried to get a sample again after a week and they were able to succeed.
When Hayabusa was heading home, its fuel began to leak. The battery almost failed, too. Fortunately, the team managed to solve the problems. However, things got much worse after a few days. Their communication was cut off for 43 days. They were able to regain their communication, however, they had to stay in space for three years more since they missed the opportunity to re-enter the Earth. On June 13, 2010, the Habayusa had safely landed on Earth.

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 project was considered an ambitious one?
Answer:
2. Why did they send Hayabusa to space?
Answer:
3. What happened to their first landing attempt?
Answer:
4. When did the Hayabusa land on Earth?
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

project
attempt
leak
regain
cause
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, many people are studying space.
Do you think studying space is important?
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

Many children want to become an astronaut.
Do you want to become an astronaut?
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

Many scientists go to space despite being challenging and risky.
Do you want to go to space?
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 scientists started a program to visit Mars.
Do you think the government should help to fund this program?
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