Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)|日常会話(中級2章)
Lesson31: Disaster Preparedness 防災準備(復習)

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases when talking about
disaster preparedness and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Please study the picture below. Then, describe it in as much detail as you can.

PART A_2

disaster-preparedness---zel-highres (1)

Answer:
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PART A_3

Now, let me ask you a question about the picture.

PART A_4

1. What are some of the natural disasters?
Answer:

PART A_5

Now, let us 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.)
ANSWERS
1. Some of the natural disasters are fire, storm, flood, tornado, and earthquake.

PART A_6

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.

PART A_7

1. The town was declared a disaster area after the floods.
a. [noun] a very strong wind
b. [noun] a sudden event that causes great harm or damage
c. [verb] to travel or move to another place
2. Thousands of buildings collapsed during the earthquake.
a. [noun] a sudden movement of the ground, often causing great damage
b. [verb] to offer to do something that you do not have to do
c. [noun] a written or spoken description of an event
3. We need a first aid kit in case of emergency.
a. [verb] to be in the right place or a suitable place
b. [noun] an extreme weather condition with very strong wind and heavy rain
c. [noun] a serious situation that requires immediate action
4. We believe fire prevention is really important.
a. [noun] a mass of cloud consisting of small drops of water near the surface of the earth
b. [noun] an act of stopping something from happening
c. [noun] an event not intended by anyone but which has a negative result
5. A tornado might hit this country.
a. [noun] a strong, dangerous wind that looks like an upside-down cone
b. [adjective] very important and needing attention immediately
c. [noun] something or someone that may harm you

PART A_8

Now, let us 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.)
ANSWERS
1. b. [noun] a sudden event that causes great harm or damage
2. a. [noun] a sudden movement of the ground, often causing great damage
3. c. [noun] a serious situation that requires immediate action
4. b. [noun] an act of stopping something from happening
5. a. [noun] a strong, dangerous wind that looks like an upside-down cone

PART B_1

Please construct your own sentences using the following words.

PART B_2

1. tornado Answer: .
2. earthquake Answer: .
3. emergency Answer: .
4. disaster Answer: .
5. prevention Answer: .

PART B_3

Now, let us 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_1

Please complete each sentence by choosing the correct answer in the box below.

PART C_2

earthquake storm emergency
tornado prevention disaster
1. They are giving out ____________ supplies before a heavy storm hits the city.
2. The government has promised a full investigation into the __________.
3. ____________ winds sometimes occur in the west section.
4. There were multiple ____________ shocks last summer.
5. They will provide general guidance on fire ____________.

PART C_3

Now, let us 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.)
ANSWERS
1. They are giving out emergency supplies before a heavy storm hits the city.
2. The government has promised a full investigation into the disaster.
3. Tornado winds sometimes occur in the west section.
4. There were multiple earthquake shocks last summer.
5. They will provide general guidance on fire prevention.

PART D_1

Let’s talk. Please answer the questions by stating your opinions.

PART D_2

1. Some people say that it’s better to stay at home when a natural disaster happens. What do you think about that?
Answer:
2. Every household should always have emergency supplies at home. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:

PART E_1

Now, I will ask you the following questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART E_2

1. Does it flood in your area?
Answer:
2. What do you think is the first thing to do when a disaster happens?
Answer:
3. What is the most common natural disaster in your area?
Answer:
4. What can you do to prepare in advance for a disaster?
Answer:
5. What do you think are the most common problems after a natural disaster?
Answer:
6. Do you think people should stay calm during a natural disaster?
Answer:
7. Do you think the internet can be helpful during a disaster?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(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
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.