General English(Intermediate)_Science

PART A_1

We will read aloud the words below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

scientist	科学者
research	研究する
experiment	実験する
challenging	挑戦的な、やりがいのある
laboratory	実験室

PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART A_5

Please look at the picture in part A_2. Give a maximum of three things that you see in the picture.

(If your student is having a hard time answering, please move to the next activity.)

PART A_6

PART B_1

You will read aloud the passage below. I will check your pronunciation and intonation.

(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART B_2

Nowadays, people often read articles about AI or artificial intelligence. Many scientists have been conducting research and experiments on AI. However, it has been challenging for them since some of the results have only shown progress in laboratories. Still, they believe that AI can make people’s lives more convenient. On the other hand, some scientists are afraid that AI might become smarter than humans. For example, AI is expected to solve the manpower shortage, but it could also lead to job losses. Having said that, scientists must consider both the advantages and disadvantages to ensure its long-term impact.

PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words and sentences from part B_2.

(Please review the mispronounced words and sentences from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART B_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART B_6

1.	What has been challenging for many scientists?
Answer:
2.	What are some scientists afraid might happen?
Answer:
3.	What must scientists consider?
Answer:

PART B_7

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_8

PART C_1

Please choose a word to complete each sentence. Then, read aloud the sentences.

PART C_2

experiment

challenging

research

laboratory

1.	Those who do not have an ID are not allowed to enter the ________.
2.	My brother is doing an ________ in biology.
3.	We have finally succeeded in our ________.
4.	It is ________ but it is worth a try.

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

PART D_1

Please answer the following question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART D_2

Question:	What is the most challenging thing for you to do? Why?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answer.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

Now, let’s answer the following questions. Your answer should start with “Yes/No.”
Give at least one reason to support your opinion. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.

PART E_2

1.	Do you think AI can make our lives better?
Answer:
2.	Do you think AI can become smarter than humans?
Answer:

PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.

(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART E_4

PART F_1

Let’s have a free talk about the following topic.

(Please have a free talk if there is time left.)

PART F_2

What do you think is the most helpful invention?

PART F_3