PART A_1
Let’s learn vocabulary. Listen and repeat the words and the sentences with your tutor.
PART A_2
| 1. memorialize | /muh-MAWR-ee-uh-lahyz/ |
| -to make people remember a person or event, or to show that you remember them | |
| Freddie Mercury was memorialized through his band Queen’s 2018 biography film, “Bohemian Rhapsody”. | |
| 2. secede | /si-SEED/ |
| -to become independent of a country or area of government | |
| Virginia voted to secede from the United States on April 17, 1861 after the Battle of Fort Sumter. | |
| 3. empire | /EM-pahyuhr/ |
| -a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country | |
| The Roman Empire seems to have collapsed largely because of depopulation and epidemics. | |
| 4. devour | /dih-VOU-uhr/ |
| -to eat something eagerly and in large amounts so that nothing is left | |
| Ben devoured everything on his plate. | |
| 5. contrary | /KON-trer-ee/ |
| -saying or showing the opposite | |
| Contrary to popular opinion, circumstantial evidence is often extremely reliable. |
PART B_1
Let’s read the article. Please read it aloud, and I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
PART B_2
Things You (Probably) Don’t Know About the 4th of July
The United States observes its Independence Day on July 4th, with massive outdoor festivals of music, fireworks, and food usually held in cities and towns throughout the country. In 1776, Former US President John Adams wrote that this day shall be memorialized in American history. He was, however, referring to the second of July. That was the day the Continental Congress voted to secede from the British Empire, where colonies were given the status of self-governing nations. Independence Day, meanwhile, was declared on the fourth of July, which is why Americans have celebrated on that day since 1776. Celebrations include barbecues, parades, and fireworks. Some people also rejoice by devouring as many hot dogs as they can. Since the early 1970s, Nathan’s Famous, an American company that operates a chain of fast food restaurants, has organized a race to see who can consume the most hot dogs in 10 minutes on July 4th. The competition features 30 to 40 contestants who are split into two groups based on their gender. This year, on the contrary, celebrations are limited as the country is banning or refusing large crowds due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
PART C_1
Let’s answer comprehension questions. Please answer them based on the article.
PART C_2
| 1. | What is the story behind the date of the United States’ Independence Day? |
| 2. | What does Nathan’s Famous organize yearly on the fourth of July? |
| 3. | How do Americans celebrate their Independence Day? |
PART D_1
Let’s discuss the article. Please answer the questions below and express your opinions.
PART D_2
| 1. | Which part of the article struck you the most? Why? |
| 2. | In your opinion, does it matter that Americans celebrate Independence Day on the fourth of July instead of the second? Why or why not? |
| 3. | If you were to memorialize the fourth of July, how would you want to celebrate it? |
| 4. | What do you think is the importance of memorializing or celebrating Independence Day? |
| 5. | How do you celebrate Independence Day in your country? |
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 on 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 |