PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. oxygen | /OK-si-jen/ |
| -a gas that is in the air and that animals need to live | |
| The human body needs oxygen for blood to circulate. | |
| 2. pollution | /puh-LOO-shuhn/ |
| -damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste | |
| The company claims it is not responsible for the pollution in the river. | |
| 3. assume | /a-SHUM/ |
| -to think that something is true, without question or proof | |
| With the release of the edited picture, the public assumed that the actors were dating. | |
| 4. minimize | /MI-ni-mayz/ |
| -to make the amount of something that is unpleasant or not wanted as small as possible | |
| She was injected with anesthesia to minimize the pain. | |
| 5. risk | /risk/ |
| -the possibility of something bad happening | |
| Receiving a vaccine dose might reduce the risk of contracting the virus. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Air Pollution May Affect Every Organ, Cell in the Body
Taking long, deep breaths is essential for everyone as it allows us to take in the
oxygen needed by our body. Also, it can help bring us emotional calm. However, nowadays, oxygen is not the only thing that gets into our body when we breathe.
A lot of air pollutants come along with the oxygen. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), this has been the new normal for a lot of people as they have recorded 91% of the world’s population living in places that exceed the limits set by WHO. Around 7 million people die every year due to air pollution. Since we breathe air people assume that it affects only the parts which are linked with breathing. However, a particulate matter which is 2.5 micrometers in size can penetrate every organ and every cell in the body. It can even pass through the walls in our brain and womb and even affect the heart and blood system. Although air pollution indeed contributes largely to lung diseases, studies show that it can also
damage other organs of the body. Children, in this case, are the most at risk as aside from outside pollution, indoor pollution is also possible with the use of unsafe fuels. To combat this problem, the government must be at the forefront in controlling the pollution at its source. Experts also suggest wearing masks to minimize, if not avoid entry of pollutants into our body.
oxygen needed by our body. Also, it can help bring us emotional calm. However, nowadays, oxygen is not the only thing that gets into our body when we breathe.
A lot of air pollutants come along with the oxygen. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), this has been the new normal for a lot of people as they have recorded 91% of the world’s population living in places that exceed the limits set by WHO. Around 7 million people die every year due to air pollution. Since we breathe air people assume that it affects only the parts which are linked with breathing. However, a particulate matter which is 2.5 micrometers in size can penetrate every organ and every cell in the body. It can even pass through the walls in our brain and womb and even affect the heart and blood system. Although air pollution indeed contributes largely to lung diseases, studies show that it can also
damage other organs of the body. Children, in this case, are the most at risk as aside from outside pollution, indoor pollution is also possible with the use of unsafe fuels. To combat this problem, the government must be at the forefront in controlling the pollution at its source. Experts also suggest wearing masks to minimize, if not avoid entry of pollutants into our body.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | What are the risks posed by air pollution? |
| 2. | What other parts of the body might be affected by air pollution? |
| 3. | According to the article, what can be done to address the issue? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | What do you think are the major contributors to air pollution? |
| 2. | What do you think can, individuals, do to help the situation? |
| 3. | Who do you think plays the most important role in combatting this issue? |
| 4. | How can you help in your own little ways to help with this problem? |
| 5. | What are the advantages of having clean air? |
REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
ではこのレッスンで学んだことを振り返りましょう。
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
| Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
 GOOD |
文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる | ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる | 習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる |
 FAIR |
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある | たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある |
 POOR |
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要である | 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる | 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい |