Y_SKY_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

acquire
pass down
manner
pass on
on the other hand
specific
moreover
on top of that

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words 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

Inherited diseases
A genetic disorder is a disease that is often caused by an abnormality in the genes of an individual. It is typically inherited from parents, while some people acquired them from the changes in genes that have already been existing. Some of the most common genetic diseases are heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.
Inherited diseases could be passed down in two different manners; the dominant or recessive way. Every individual has two copies of each gene on 22 numbered chromosomes. Females have two copies of all the genes on the X chromosomes. Meanwhile, males only have one copy of both X and Y chromosomes.
A dominant disease usually occurs when there are DNA mistakes in only one of the two gene copies. This means that a change in the DNA of a parent would most likely cause the disease to be passed on the child by a 50-50 chance. On the other hand, a recessive disease means that there are mistakes in both copies of the gene. This means that both parents carry at least one copy of the changes in the specific gene which usually affects their child.
There is a 25 percent chance that a child may inherit both parents’ changed genes copies if both parents have one changed copy each. This often causes a child to have a disorder. Moreover, if only one of the parents has a changed gene copy, it does not often show any signs of disorder on their children. On top of that, some genetic disorders have inconsistencies in whether a person would develop symptoms and their severity.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and expressions from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions 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 is a genetic disorder?
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2. What are some of the most common genetic diseases?
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3. How can inherited diseases be passed down?
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4. When does the dominant disease usually occur?
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5. What does a recessive disease mean?
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PART B_7

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 B_8

PART C_1

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PART C_2

acquire
pass down
manner
pass on
specific
PART C_3

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

PART C_4

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

Sample Question:
 Studying English is important. Do you agree with that?
Sample Answer:
 I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used in communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success.
PART D_3

You will defend your opinion about the following topics. Your answer should have at least one reason.
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_4

1. People should exercise at least twice a week.
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. People should visit their doctors regularly.
Answer: I agree / I disagree
3. People should only eat healthy foods to avoid having diseases.
Answer: I agree / I disagree
PART D_5

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 D_6

PART E_1

Now, please answer the following questions. Give at least one reason to support your opinion.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1. Do you consider yourself to be healthy?
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2. Why do you think some people do not like to eat healthy foods?
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3. Why do you think some people do not exercise?
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4. What do you think is the best way to prevent diseases?
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PART E_3

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_4