Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson20: Modern Technology　現代のテクノロジー（復習）

LESSON GOAL

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

PART A_1

Please read aloud the following sentences.

PART A_2

1. High-tech companies face special problems in development.
2. They’re spending a lot to upgrade the computer systems.
3. People should avoid using electronic devices when driving.
4. I need to import data from the database.
5. The 20th century was remarkable for its inventions.

PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. device a. [noun] a large amount of information stored in a computer
2. database b. [verb] to improve something of higher standard
3. high-tech c. [noun] something made for the first time
4. invention d. [noun] an equipment invented for a particular purpose
5. upgrade e. [noun] technology that involves the most modern methods

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. d. [noun] an equipment invented for a particular purpose
2. a. [noun] a large amount of information stored in a computer
3. e. [noun] technology that involves the most modern methods
4. c. [noun] something made for the first time
5. b. [verb] to improve something of higher standard

PART B_1

Please construct your own sentences using the following words.

PART B_2

1. device .
2. invention .
3. upgrade .
4. high-tech .
5. database .

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

upgrade software device
high-tech database invention
1. His ____________ has been a big help to the community.
2. A ____________ equipment is often difficult to support.
3. You need to the password to access the ____________.
4. He ____________ his old computer.
5. The new ____________ can be used to check the weather.

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. His invention has been a big help to the community.
2. A high-tech equipment is often difficult to support.
3. You need to the password to access the database.
4. He upgraded his old computer.
5. The new device can be used to check the weather.

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. A lot of people say that technology makes people’s lives easier. What do you think about that?
Answer:
2. Modern technology is good for the society. 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. What technological devices do you have?
Answer:
2. What do you think is the most useful invention?
Answer:
3. What kind of technology is the most useful in your country?
Answer:
4. Do you think technology helped improve the lives of human beings?
Answer:
5. What do you think are the advantages of modern technology?
Answer:
6. What do you think are the disadvantages of modern technology?
Answer:
7. Do you think humans need robots?
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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