Y_Unite4_Lesson-11

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

pattern
decade
a piece of cake
get through
responsible for
in the long run
discovery
best thing since sliced bread

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

Tear-free onion
A new kind of onion has been created by changing the chemical pattern found in onions. This new kind of onion allows people to chop it without making them cry or their eyes sting. Basically, it is a tear-free onion that is expected to be tastier and healthier as compared to the regular onions.
Tear-free onions have been tested in a laboratory by Dr. Colin Eady, a scientist from New Zealand Crop and Food Research, together with his collaborators in Japan. They said that if their research goes well, this kind of onion may become a mainstay in household kitchens within the next decades.
Although this project was never a piece of cake, the researchers were able to get through it with the help of the discovery of a Japanese scientist. The main factor to their success was by putting a chemical compound into silence. They stopped this compound from being converted to the tearing agent. Instead, they became responsible for flavor and health. However, scientists believe that this could still be improved in the long run.
This new discovery has become the number one topic of discussion at a recent seminar in the Netherlands as this has been considered one of the best things since sliced bread. Dr. Meriel Jones of Liverpool University said that it was exciting to hear Dr. Eady and his Japanese collaborators talk about their discovery. He added that this is a great development as it would give both farmers and consumers more options.

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 has been created by changing its chemical pattern?
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2. Where have tear-free onions been tested?
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3. How were the researchers able to get through this project?
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4. What was the main factor to their success?
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5. What did Dr. Meriel Jones say?
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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

decade
a piece of cake
get through
in the long run
discovery
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. Farming offers a good quality of life.
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. Farming helps preserve the countryside.
Answer: I agree / I disagree
3. The government should support local farmers.
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. Why do you think some people choose to become a vegetarian?
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2. What things do you think farmers worry about?
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3. Why do you think farming is important?
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4. As a student, what can you do to help the farmers?
Answer:
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