Y_Unite4_Lesson-12-2

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

drop
super-aged
be caused by
financially
economic
aging out
system
in addition to

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

The aging population
Japan has been facing a population decrease over the past years. In fact, the birthrate in the country has dropped to a record-low since the records began in 1899. Meanwhile, the country is also considered to be a “super-aged” nation which means that more than 20% of its population is older than 65 years old. The country’s total population is expected to decrease by 88 million in the year 2065.
One of the main reasons for the population decrease in Japan is caused by lack of regular jobs for young people. The labor law in the country limits the opportunity for people to find long term jobs. That is why most young adults do not want to have their own child as they fear that they are not financially ready for such responsibility.
The population decrease has put economic growth at risk. Japanese people are also aging out workforce. So by the year 2036, it is expected that only one in three people in the workplace are elderly. According to the Minister of Communications and Cultural Affairs, it is important to deal with the issues on birthrate and the aging population for economic growth.
In 2017, the Japanese government launched a policy that is expected to solve the problem. It aims to promote the use of supply systems in the workplace such as robots. Nowadays, many restaurants, stores, and banks have been using the system to provide service to their customers. In addition to that, they also improved the “social security system” that does not only support the elderly and the youth but also the working people which will allow them to provide and support the needs of their children.

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 country has been facing a population decrease over the past years?
Answer:
2. What is Japan considered to be?
Answer:
3. What is one of the main reasons for the population decrease in Japan?
Answer:
4. Why do most young adults do not want to have their own child?
Answer:
5. What happened in 2017?
Answer:
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

be caused by
financially
economic
aging out
system
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. All countries should adopt “one child” policy. Do you agree with that?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
2. Japan should allow foreign workers to bring along their family. Do you agree with that?
Answer: I agree / I disagree
3. It is better to have a low population rate than a high population rate. Do you agree with that?
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. In your opinion, how can the government encourage young adults to have their own children?
Answer:
2. What are the advantages of having your own child?
Answer:
3. Why do you think some people prefer adopting a child to having their own child?
Answer:
4. Why is having a child a big responsibility?
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