PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. compatible | /kom-PAT-e-bl/ |
| -if people are compatible, they like each other and are happy to spend time together | |
| It is very important to be surrounded by people you are compatible with. | |
| 2. debt | /det/ |
| -an amount of money that you owe someone | |
| The debt she acquired from the bank was used to fund her studies. | |
| 3. clutter | /KLAT-er/ |
| -a lot of objects in a state of being untidy | |
| The clutter in her house makes her easily annoyed. | |
| 4. irreconcilable | /ir-ek-en-SAY-la-bl/ |
| -impossible to find agreement between or with, or impossible to deal with | |
| The feud between the political families is now irreconcilable. | |
| 5. violence | /VAY-o-lens/ |
| -when someone tries to hurt or kill someone else | |
| Violence, in all its forms, shall be condemned. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Questions to Ask Before You Marry
What keeps couples together is compatibility. To know if one is compatible with you, you should ask questions. But what exactly are the questions one should ask? Here are some of the most often questions asked on several websites. First, ask what kind of debt your partner has and how he spends money. This question is necessary as financial problems are among the top five reasons why couples fight. Another
important question is on the household and their feelings about clutter. It is also a need to ask how much time your partner spends on social media or other technology
because studies show that couples with the same interests are more likely to have a successful marriage. Questions on having children are also important as these may be irreconcilable and even a deal-breaker for some. One should ask about the partner’s criminal records. But aside from this, one should also ask the history of gambling, overusing alcohol or drugs, or, perhaps, violence. Lastly, one should ask about the partner’s need for alone time. It is essential because one may take it
personally when the partner is not spending so much time alone, while others may feel trapped when they spend so much time together. Asking these questions may be a bit uncomfortable, but that is better than a future full of conflicts. It is also
important to note that a partner’s hesitation in answering these questions may not be a good sign.
important question is on the household and their feelings about clutter. It is also a need to ask how much time your partner spends on social media or other technology
because studies show that couples with the same interests are more likely to have a successful marriage. Questions on having children are also important as these may be irreconcilable and even a deal-breaker for some. One should ask about the partner’s criminal records. But aside from this, one should also ask the history of gambling, overusing alcohol or drugs, or, perhaps, violence. Lastly, one should ask about the partner’s need for alone time. It is essential because one may take it
personally when the partner is not spending so much time alone, while others may feel trapped when they spend so much time together. Asking these questions may be a bit uncomfortable, but that is better than a future full of conflicts. It is also
important to note that a partner’s hesitation in answering these questions may not be a good sign.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | Why is it important to ask the kind of debt and spending habits of one’s partner? |
| 2. | What is the connection between a partners’ same interests and successful marriage? |
| 3. | Why is it important to ask these kinds of questions? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | Do you agree that compatibility is what keeps a couple together? Why or why not? |
| 2. | Why do you think the issue of having children can sometimes be irreconcilable? |
| 3. | In your opinion, why is it a bad sign if a partner is hesitant to answer these questions? |
| 4. | What other questions can you think of? |
| 5. | Would you rather be with someone you are in love with or someone compatible with you? Please explain your answer. |
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 |