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Today’s GOALS

Let’s have a look at the goals for today.
“Responsible Consumption and Production” is the topic of this unit.

Today’s Goals
■ Learn the vocabulary and expressions related to production and consumption
■ Get to know and share your thoughts on the countries addressing the challenge of sustainable production and consumption
■ Give a presentation related to responsible consumption and production

Part A Self introduction

　自己紹介をする

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, ________. Let’s get started.

Part B　Review

前回のレッスンの復習　

Review of the previous lesson

Part B_1　Review

Please read aloud the passage below.

Part B_2　Review

Rapid Urbanization

Rapid urbanization puts freshwater resources, sewage, the living environment, and public health at risk. Rivers, lakes, and aquifers are drying out or polluted to the point of being unusable. Cities are responsible for 60-80 percent of world energy use and 75 percent of carbon emissions.

Part B_3　Review

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage.

Part B_4　Review

1.	What happened to rivers, lakes, and aquifers?

Part B_5　Review

Rivers, lakes, and aquifers are ______________________________.

Part B_6　Review

2.	Did you do your research on the sub-textbook? Did you find an activity to solve city and community issues? Please tell me what the organization/association does and how you feel about it.

Part B_7　Review

Part B_8　Review

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part B_9　Review

Part B_10　Review

So far, we reviewed the previous lesson topic, “Sustainable Cities and Communities”. Do you have any questions?
In the next part, we are going to learn about “Responsible Consumption and Production”.

Part C　Description

描写問題　他国を知る

Get to know other countries’ situations

Part C_1　Description

Find out where Spain is located.

Where is Spain? A, B or C?

Part C_2　Description

The answer is _________.

Part C_3　Description

Please look at and study the pictures below. These are pictures from Japan and Spain. I will ask you a question.

(Give the student at least 20 seconds to study both pictures.)

Part C_4　Description

2.	What can you see in the pictures? Please describe as many as you can from each picture.

Part C_5　Description

Answer:

Part C_6　Description

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part C_7　Description

Part C_8　Description

Did you get any images of wastes and recycling? If you have anything you don’t know well, please keep researching after the lesson.

Part D　Vocabulary

英単語の意味と発音を確認する

Learn the vocabulary and phrases related to the topic

Part D_1　Vocabulary

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

Part D_2　Vocabulary

	consumption　消費 Annual food consumption has risen from 20 to 25 percent per country.
	overweight　太りすぎの Overweight people are more likely to suffer from hypertension.
	ensure　保証する We must ensure the continuity of water supplies.
	efficiency　効率 Most countries have started to find ways to improve energy efficiency.

Part D_3　Vocabulary

Now, let’s review some words from part D_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part D_2.)

Part D_4　Vocabulary

Part D_5　Vocabulary

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 D_6　Vocabulary

1.	The _______________ of junk food in most Western countries is alarming.

2.	She used to be _______________, but with proper diet and exercise, she lost 7 kilograms.

3.	___________ that all waste is disposed of properly and safely.

4.	By encouraging recycling, we can improve the _______________ of responsible consumption.

Part D_7　Vocabulary

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part D_8　Vocabulary

Part D_9　Vocabulary

Do you have any questions about the meaning of words?
Then, let’s move on to the next part.

Part E　Reading

リーディング問題　passageを読んで知識を深める

Learn the facts about the topic and the countries that are related to it

Part E_1　Reading

Please read aloud the passages below. After that, I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passages.

Part E_2　Reading

Reducing Food Loss and Waste

Responsible consumption and production lower health hazards and contribute to a higher quality of life. However, an estimated 1/3 of all food produced each year is wasted owing to poor shipping and harvesting techniques. Additionally, a 2019 estimate shows that 38 million children are overweight.

food waste_graph

A decrease in land and marine environments, declining soil fertility, excessive water usage, and overfishing harm the ability to produce food. In 2019, approximately 931 million tonnes of food waste were recorded, with households accounting for 61% of the total. When food is lost or disposed of, all of the resources used to produce it are also wasted. Reduced food loss and waste can help ensure environmental sustainability and efficiency.

Part E_3　Reading

1.	Based on the passage, what is wasted when food is lost or thrown away?

Part E_4　Reading

Answer:

Part E_5　Reading

Zero-Waste Fashion

Humans pollute rivers and lakes at a rate that exceeds nature’s ability to recycle and purify them. For example, the textile sector is currently the second-largest polluter of pure water, behind agriculture. And many fashion companies in developing nations exploit textile employees.

We can help by choosing sustainable options whenever possible and aiming for zero-waste fashion. We may shop at a vintage or thrift store for clothing. We can donate garments to charities or sell them at consignment stores if we no longer wear them. We can also save water by washing our clothes less frequently.

We can put pressure on businesses to stop polluting the water and adopt sustainable practices if we buy from sustainable and local sources.

Part E_6　Reading

2.	What can happen if we purchase from sustainable and local resources?

Part E_7　Reading

Answer:

Part E_8　Reading

Now, let’s review your answers.

Part E_9　Reading

Part E_10　Reading

Did you understand the situation and facts about responsible consumption and production? If you have any questions, please ask me.

Part F　Presentation

プレゼンテーション

Share your ideas

Part F_1　Preparing

In this part, you will give a presentation about “To Be a Good Consumer”. First, I will ask you some questions. The answers will be the key for your presentation.

Part F_2　Preparing

To be a good consumer, what factors should we consider when shopping? Give two ideas and reasons.

Part F_3　Preparing

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(Please send the ideas in the chatbox as a record/hint for the next step.)

Part F_4　Preparing

Then, let’s make a presentation. I will read the sample presentation, and I will give you 2 minutes to prepare.

To Be a Good Consumer

Opening	Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. Today, I’d like to talk about (theme). I’ll discuss two things we should consider when shopping.
Body	① (first factor and reason) ② (second factor and reason)
Closing	These are two factors worth considering when shopping.

Part F_5　Presentation

Now, it’s your turn. You will give a presentation. After that, I will give a feedback and ask a question. You will have 1-2 minutes to present.

Part F_6　Presentation

(Please start your presentation now.)

To Be a Good Consumer

Opening	Good morning/ afternoon/ evening. Today, I’d like to talk about (theme). I’ll discuss two things we should consider when shopping.
Body	① __________________________________________ ② __________________________________________
Closing	_____________________________________________

※ヒント:Part F_2と4の答えを参考にしよう

Part F_7　Presentation

Thank you for your presentation. How was it? Now, I will tell you the good points of your presentation.

(Please give 2 positive feedback about the student’s presentation.)

Part F_8　Presentation

Secondly, I will ask you a question about your presentation.

(Please ask a question about the student’s presentation.)

Part F_9　Presentation

Answer:

Part F_10　Presentation

Now, let’s review your answer.

Part F_11　Presentation

Part F_12　Presentation

Thank you for answering my question. Let us continue to learn and think about production and consumption issues, and then take action to solve them.

(If you still have enough time, you can share the situation of production and consumption issues in your country.)