General English (Intermediate) – History

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like history?
3. Do you study the history of other countries?
4. What are some of the historical cities in Japan?
5. Who is the most famous historical person you know?

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like history?
3. Did you study the history of other countries?
4. What are some of the historical cities in the Philippines?
5. Who is the most famous historical person you know?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is
DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Nicky: I heard that there are a lot of historical places in Japan. Could you name one?
Kevin: We have the Osaka Castle which was established in the 16th century. It was originally built to represent the authority of Hideyoshi.
Nicky: And, it was reconstructed by the Tokugawa Shogunate which ruled Japan from 1603-1867, right?
Kevin: Yes, That’s right. How about in the Philippines?
Nicky: We have Vigan City in Ilocos. Vigan is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Philippines. Its unique architecture is a combination of cultural elements from the Philippines, China and Spain.
Kevin: Really? I’d love to see that. I have a huge interest in old structures.
Nicky: I’m sure you’d love it. I can take you there when you have time.
Kevin: That’s great! I’ll make myself available for that trip.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. When was the Osaka Castle established?
Answer:
2. Who ruled Japan from 1603-1867?
Answer:
3. Where is Vigan City located?
Answer:

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: I will go to Japan in 2020 to watch the Olympics.
Student: That’s nice! Japan also ____ the 1964 Summer Olympics, the 1972 and 1998 Winter Olympics.
a. hosts
b. hosted
c. was hosted
d. hosting
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Tokyo is the capital city of Japan.
Student: Yes, it is. It is also known ___ the largest city in the country.
a. is
b. are
c. as
d. to the
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Do you know whom the Philippines was named after?
Student: It ____ named after King Philip II.
a. had
b. was
c. were
d. has
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I heard that Kanji is adapted from Chinese characters.
Student: Yes, it is. Kanji is kind of difficult ____ I still want to learn it.
a. and
b. but
c. or
d. said
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: I noticed that some of the words spoken in the Philippines sound Spanish.
Student: They are actually Spanish. It’s because the Philippines ____ influenced by Spanish culture.
a. has
b. was
c. were
d. have
(Answer is in the last page.)
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1. Do you think studying History is important?
Answer:
2. What do you think is the best way to learn about history?
Answer:
3. Do you think traditions teach people about history?
Answer:
4. Do you think your past decisions changed your life?
Answer:
5. Do you think it is important to visit historical places?
Answer:
6. What Japanese period interests you the most? Why?
Answer:
7. What do you think is the most important thing that happened in the last 10 years?
Answer:

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. b