JHS textbook: Causative verb, It…(for me)

PASSAGE READING

Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.

READ

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An atomic bomb was dropped in Hiroshima on August 6,1945. The bomb has changed a lot of people’s life. Sadako Sasaki was one of the victims.
She suddenly got sick when she was 11 years old. Her doctor said to her parents, “It will be difficult for her to recover.”
Since she got sick, she made many cranes to make a wish on them for good health. After one year, she died. It was hard for her parents to accept her death.
Today, a lot of paper cranes are sent to Hiroshima from around the world. They are for Sadako and for peace.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1.?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
2. How long has he been joining singing competitions?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
3. Who has been supporting him?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

“… has + been + present participle…”

“… have + been + present participle…”

DESCRIBE

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“… has + been + present participle…”

“… have + been + present participle…”

DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. How long has Lucas been sleeping?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
2. Who has been reading a book since last night?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. How long have you been going to school?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
2. How long have you been studying English?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
3. Where have you been spending your summer vacation?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
4. What have you been doing since yesterday?
Answer:_______________________________________________
 
5. Have you been studying since morning?
Answer:_______________________________________________