Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson38: History and culture　歴史と文化（復習）

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when talking about history and culture 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

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Answer:
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PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. Who is the professor talking to?
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. The professor is talking to his students.

PART A_6

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

PART A_7

1. People can enjoy many cultural attractions in our country.
a. [adjective] relating to habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society
b. [noun] the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true
c. [noun] the study of history and how it is written
2. We are studying the Roman civilization.
a. [noun] a human society with developed culture and laws at a specific time and place
b. [noun] an object that was created a very long time ago
c. [noun] a written record of historical events
3. He is famous for his successful expeditions.
a. [noun] the process of teaching or learning in a school
b. [noun] a particular system of beliefs and values
c. [noun] an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose
4. I have been studying the origin of the English language.
a. [adjective] ridiculous or completely unreasonable
b. [noun] point where something begins or comes from
c. [noun] the traditional stories and culture of a group of people
5. The American Revolution is one of the most remarkable revolutions.
a. [verb] to try to develop and improve something
b. [adjective] existing as an idea, feeling, or quality
c. [adjective] someone or something amazing and unforgettable

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. a. [adjective] relating to habits, traditions, and beliefs of a society
2. a. [noun] a human society with developed culture and laws at a specific time and place
3. c. [noun] an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose
4. b. [noun] point where something begins or comes from
5. c. [adjective] someone/something amazing and unforgettable

PART B_1

Please construct your own sentences using the following words.

PART B_2

1. expedition Answer: .
2. remarkable Answer: .
3. civilization Answer: .
4. cultural Answer: .
5. origin 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

origin remarkable expedition
cultural revolution civilization
1. They were able to manage the scientific ____________ successfully.
2. There are still some ____________ unknown to man.
3. There are a lot of ____________ events over the past decades.
4. Mesopotamia is one of the oldest ____________.
5. We noticed a lot of ____________ differences when we visited other countries.

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 were able to manage the scientific expeditions successfully.
2. There are still some origins unknown to man.
3. There are a lot of remarkable events over the past decades.
4. Mesopotamia is one of the oldest civilizations.
5. We noticed a lot of cultural differences when we visited other countries.

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. Some people say that culture is important to society. What do you think about that?
Answer:
2. History helps us understand the present. 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. Is history important for you? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. What is your favorite Japanese culture?
Answer:
3. What do you think is interesting about your culture?
Answer:
4. Do you think history repeats itself?
Answer:
5. What period of history interests you most?
Answer:
6. How is your culture unique from others?
Answer:
7. If you could change one thing about your culture, what would it be?
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.
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