Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)|日常会話(中級2章)
Lesson36: News and press media Newsと報道メディア(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 news and press media 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

regular---intermediate--trip---zel-highres

Answer:
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PART A_3

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

PART A_4

1. Why is the woman worried?
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. She is worried because her parents will visit her tomorrow.

PART A_6

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

PART A_7

1. He is one of the famous reporters in the Philippines.
a. [verb] to report in front of a camera
b. [noun] a person who reports or tells the news
c. [noun] a person who swims
2. Her parents will watch the news tonight.
a. [noun] the announcement of the latest events on television and radio
b. [noun] a newspaper
c. [verb] to watch news
3. We interviewed dozens of applicants yesterday.
a. [verb] to ask someone questions in an interview
b. [verb] to update someone
c. [noun] a person who likes asking questions
4. The witnesses told the police what happened.
a. [adjective] tired and ready to sleep
b. [noun] a person who watches the news
c. [noun] a person who saw the accident
5. The reporter will deliver the news in five minutes.
a. [verb] to speak in front of the camera
b. [verb] to give foods to someone
c. [noun] a person who makes the news

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 person who reports or tells the news
2. a. [noun] the announcement of the latest events on television and radio
3. a. [verb] to ask someone questions in an interview
4. c. [noun] a person who saw the accident
5. a. [verb] to speak in front of the camera

PART B_1

Please construct your own sentences using the following words.

PART B_2

1. reporter Answer: .
2. deliver Answer: .
3. the news Answer: .
4. interview Answer: .
5. witness 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

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

deliver witness reporter
interview the news accident
1. He likes watching ____________ because it keeps him updated.
2. She has been working as a ____________ for five years.
3. The reporter will ____________ the president in the afternoon.
4. A reporter must always ____________ the news on time.
5. One of the ____________ does not want to be interviewed.

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. He likes watching the news because it keeps him updated.
2. She has been working as a reporter for five years.
3. The reporter will interview the president in the afternoon.
4. A reporter must always deliver the news on time.
5. One of the witnesses does not want to be interviewed.

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. Some people say that the news is not always true. What do you think about that?
Answer:
2. It is better to watch the news on TV than read it in newspapers. 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 always watch the news? Why or why not?
Answer:
2. Do you prefer watching the news on television or online?
Answer:
3. Have you ever thought of becoming a reporter?
Answer:
4. What’s the latest news you have watched or listened to?
Answer:
5. How often do you read newspapers?
Answer:
6. How do you stay updated with what is going on in your country when you don’t watch nor listen to the news?
Answer:
7. Should news in Japan be translated into English? Why or why not?
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.