Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 2)|日常会話(中級2章)
Lesson18: Environment 環境(復習)

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn words that you can use when socializing and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Please read aloud the following sentences.

PART A_2

1. It always floods in our area whenever it rains.
2. Pollution became worse over the past years.
3. Planting trees can contribute to saving the planet.
4. Recycling can help reduce water and land pollution.
5. There are serious damages caused by global warming.

PART A_3

Please read aloud the words and match them with their meanings.

PART A_4

1. pollution a. [noun] increase of the Earth’s normal temperature
2. global warming b. [verb] to give or share something with others
3. recycle c. [noun] a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
4. contribute d. [verb] to convert waste into a usable material
5. flood e. [noun] damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste

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. e. [noun] damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste
2. a. [noun] increase of the Earth’s normal temperature
3. d. [verb] to convert waste into a usable material
4. b. [verb] to give or share something with others
5. c. [noun] a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry

PART B_1

Please construct your own sentences using the following words.

PART B_2

1. contribute .
2. global warming .
3. pollution .
4. flood .
5. recycle .

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

Fill in the blanks. Choose the correct answers in the box below. Then, read aloud each sentence by changing the correct answer into its proper form if necessary.

PART C_2

flood global warming recycle
climate change contribute pollution
1. There are ways to prevent ____________ from getting worse.
2. Picking up trashes can ____________ to saving the environment.
3. We should ____________ the bottles that we buy in the supermarket.
4. Wastewater is one of the main causes of water ____________ .
5. We should plant more trees to avoid ____________.

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. There are ways to prevent global warming from getting worse.
2. Picking up trashes can contribute to saving the environment.
3. We should recycle the bottles that we buy in the supermarket.
4. Wastewater is one of the main causes of water pollution.
5. We should plant more trees to avoid flood.

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. Many people say that planting trees is one way of saving the environment. What do you think about that?
Answer:
2. Riding public transportation instead of driving cars will help reduce pollution. 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. Do you think humans are responsible for global warming?
Answer:
2. Do you think global warming affects our lives?
Answer:
3. How do you think can pollution be reduced?
Answer:
4. What do you think is the most crucial environmental issue today?
Answer:
5. What is your opinion on climate change?
Answer:
6. Who do you think is the most affected by climate change?
Answer:
7. What do you think will happen if we keep polluting the environment?
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.