TUTORS NOTE
!!! This is the TUTOR GUIDE for customized material for Yasuda INTERMEDIATE LESSON 2 !!!
– Follow the instructions in all parts, which are in red font.
Part A Listening
A_1
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) I have a test tomorrow. This evening, after dinner with my family, I watched TV for 30 minutes to relax. Then, I went back to my room and took out my textbook. I highlighted the important information I needed to memorize. I felt thirsty, so I got a glass of water. After studying, I took a shower and went to bed.
A_2
What did she do before going to bed?
| a. | She took out her textbook and highlighted words. |
| b. | She felt tired, so she watched TV to relax. |
| c. | She felt thirsty, so she drank soda before taking a shower. |
| d. | She studied for the test and then took a shower. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. She studied for the test and then took a shower.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. She studied for the test and then took a shower.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
Part B Listening & Description
B_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
similar 似ている
difference 違い
difference 違い
B_2
| 1. | Look at pictures 1, 2 and 3, 4. Look at where the cat is. What is the difference between them? |
| Answer: |
*cushion クッション
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 2, the cat is on the cushion.
In pictures 3 and 4, the cat is in front of the cushion.
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Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 2, the cat is on the cushion.
In pictures 3 and 4, the cat is in front of the cushion.
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Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
| 2. | Look at pictures 1, 3 and 2, 4. Look at what the cat is doing. What is the difference between them? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 3, the cat is sleeping.
In pictures 2 and 4, the cat is sitting.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 3, the cat is sleeping.
In pictures 2 and 4, the cat is sitting.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
B_3
| 3. | I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully. |
Read aloud the script below once.
(script) I can’t move the cushion. Because she’s sleeping on it.
B_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I think picture 1 matches the script.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I think picture 1 matches the script.
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| 4. | Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 because the script said “I can’t move the custion” and “sleeping on it”. Only picture 1 matches the script.
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Great! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 because the script said “I can’t move the custion” and “sleeping on it”. Only picture 1 matches the script.
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Great! Let’s move on to the next.
Part C Reading Graph
C_1
Look at the graphs below. They show the problems and future aims of bike sharing in cities. What can we learn from these graphs? Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
C_2
| 1. | What is the main problem of bike sharing services in cities? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Profitability is the main problem for bike sharing services in cities.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Profitability is the main problem for bike sharing services in cities.
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| 2. | What is the future aim of bike sharing chosen by the most cities? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Keep the service is the future aim of bike sharing chosen by the most cities.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Keep the service is the future aim of bike sharing chosen by the most cities.
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| 3. | Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph using numbers. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, “profitability” is the main problem for 73 cities.
On the other hand, almost the same number of cities answered that they aim to “keep the service” in the future.
It shows that even though there is a problem with profitability, many cities want to keep the bike sharing service.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, “profitability” is the main problem for 73 cities.
On the other hand, almost the same number of cities answered that they aim to “keep the service” in the future.
It shows that even though there is a problem with profitability, many cities want to keep the bike sharing service.
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You did a great job reading and describing the graph!
Let’s move on to the next.
Part D Reading Information
D_1
You are studying about international dishes. Your teacher asked you to do research on how to cook using herbs. You find a website and read it so you can learn the best way to use them. Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
D_2
| 1. | If you are planning to cook Italian dishes with tomatoes, which herb would you choose? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I will choose “oregano”.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I will choose “oregano”.
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| 2. | Which parts of the information make you think that? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Looking at how each herb is used in cooking. Dishes that are good with are mentioned in oregano, lemongrass, and cilantro.
Compare the dishes of those three herbs, Italian dishes and tomatoes are mentioned in oregano.
So, I think “oregano” is the correct answer.
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Wonderful job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Looking at how each herb is used in cooking. Dishes that are good with are mentioned in oregano, lemongrass, and cilantro.
Compare the dishes of those three herbs, Italian dishes and tomatoes are mentioned in oregano.
So, I think “oregano” is the correct answer.
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Wonderful job! Let’s move on to the next.
Part E Reading the Discussion & Your Opinion
E_1
Two people are having a conversation about a topic where they have differing opinions. Please read the entire dialogue aloud.
*differing opinions 異なる意見
*entire すべて
*entire すべて
(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)
E_2
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Luke:
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Miyu, did you order a veggie burger? |
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Miyu:
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Yeah, I did! I’m a vegetarian now. Are there any vegetarians in France? |
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Luke:
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There are. But how do you get your calories and proteins? |
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Miyu:
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Hmm… I’ll get some fries and a piece of cheesecake. |
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Luke:
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Those choices don’t sound very healthy… |
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Miyu:
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But do you know the dangers of eating meat? It may result in cancer, and other illnesses. You should be careful too! |
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Luke:
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I get that, but it could be a case of eating too much meat only, you know. You need to make sure you are getting all the nutrients you need, including meat. |
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Miyu:
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I want to lose weight, eat a lot of vegetables, and stay healthy. |
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Luke:
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It is not enough to eat a lot of vegetables. You can stay healthy if you eat balanced meals. |
E_3
| 1. | What are they talking about? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about being a vegetarian.
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(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about being a vegetarian.
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| 2. | Between Nicky and Sonny, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic? |
| Agree: | |
| Disagree: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Miyu agrees with the topic.
Luke disagrees with the topic.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Miyu agrees with the topic.
Luke disagrees with the topic.
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| 3. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Eating lots of vegetables can help her lose weight.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Eating lots of vegetables can help her lose weight.
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| 4. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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She should get all the nutrients she needs.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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She should get all the nutrients she needs.
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| 5. | If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point? |
| Answer: |
Example:
– Less risk of diseases
– Losing weight
– Less risk of diseases
– Losing weight
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
| 6. | If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point? |
| Answer: |
Example:
– Not getting enough nutrients
– Unhealthy choices for proteins
– Not getting enough nutrients
– Unhealthy choices for proteins
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
| 7. |
Finally, please tell me your own opinion. What do you think about the topic? Being a vegetarian. |
| Answer: |
I agree. / I disagree. Because ____________________________________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
Part F One More Challenge! Listening
F_1
I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once along with each name.
(Script; read along with names)
Yuta: Are you okay? You don’t look well.
Riko: I’m okay, but I’m sleepy and tired.
Yuta: Didn’t you sleep well last night?
Riko: No, I had to study for today’s test until late.
Yuta: I see. You should go home early and get some rest.
Riko: Thanks, I’ll do that.
Yuta: Are you okay? You don’t look well.
Riko: I’m okay, but I’m sleepy and tired.
Yuta: Didn’t you sleep well last night?
Riko: No, I had to study for today’s test until late.
Yuta: I see. You should go home early and get some rest.
Riko: Thanks, I’ll do that.
F_2
What does the woman plan to do next?
| a. | Study for more tests. |
| b. | Go home early and get some rest. |
| c. | Drink coffee to stay awake. |
| d. | Meet friends after school. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “b. Go home early and get some rest.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “b. Go home early and get some rest.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
Part G One More Challenge! Listening & Description
G_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
G_2
| 1. | Look at pictures 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 3? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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In picture 1, the bicycle has one basket on the back.
In picture 3, the bicycle has two baskets on the front and back.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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In picture 1, the bicycle has one basket on the back.
In picture 3, the bicycle has two baskets on the front and back.
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| 2. | Look at pictures 2 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 2 and 4? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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In picture 2, the bicycle has one basket on the front.
In picture 4, the bicycle has no basket.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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In picture 2, the bicycle has one basket on the front.
In picture 4, the bicycle has no basket.
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G_3
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) Tom, put the luggage in the bicycle baskets. Vegetables on the front, drinks on the back.
G_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I think picture 3 matches the script.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I think picture 3 matches the script.
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| 4. | Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 3 because the bicycle has two baskets. The script said to put luggage on the front and back.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 3 because the bicycle has two baskets. The script said to put luggage on the front and back.
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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.
Part H One More Challenge! Reading Information
H_1
You are studying about international dishes. Your teacher asked you to do research on how to cook using herbs. You find a website and read it so you can learn the best way to use them. Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
H_2
| 1. | Both lemongrass and dill… |
| a. | are good with ethnic dishes |
| b. | have strong smells and flavors |
| c. | must be heated before cooking |
| d. | are the fresher, the better |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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d. Both lemongrass and dill are the fresher, the better
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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d. Both lemongrass and dill are the fresher, the better
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| 2. | Which parts of the information make you think that? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Looking at the better ways to eat in both descriptions.
For lemongrass, fresh is recommended because dried tastes different than fresh.
For dill, it is mentioned that dried is not a substitute for fresh.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Looking at the better ways to eat in both descriptions.
For lemongrass, fresh is recommended because dried tastes different than fresh.
For dill, it is mentioned that dried is not a substitute for fresh.
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Part I Free Talk
I_1
Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)
I_2
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What is your hobby? What hobby do you want to try? What are your goals for next year? |
I_3
| Answer: |