Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson33: Saving, investing, and personal finance　貯金、投資、パーソナルファイナンス（復習）

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases that are used when you talk about saving, investing, and personal finance 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

saving--investing--and-personal-finance---zel-highres (2)

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 man handing money to the woman at counter 3?
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. He is handing money to the woman because he wants to open a savings account.

PART A_6

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

PART A_7

1. The economy is growing fast.
a. [noun] something on sale at a lower price than its true value
b. [noun] a person whose job is to receive and pay out money
c. [noun] the system by which a country produces and uses goods and money
2. His credit record is good.
a. [noun] money on one’s bank account
b. [noun] an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose
c. [noun] a helpful or good effect
3. They want to invest three million dollars in the new project.
a. [verb] to secretly collect a lot of money or objects
b. [adjective] to the largest degree possible
c. [verb] putting money into something to make a profit
4. She makes a huge profit by teaching photography.
a. [noun] money that people use to start a business
b. [noun] money earned from selling goods and services
c. [noun] a place, especially a large building, for storing things
5. We purchased the concert tickets one month in advance.
a. [verb] to buy something
b. [verb] to give something to someone else in return for money
c. [noun] money saved in a bank

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. c. [noun] the system by which a country produces and uses goods and money
2. a. [noun] money on one’s bank account
3. c. [verb] putting money into something to make a profit
4. b. [noun] money earned from selling goods and services
5. a. [verb] to buy something

PART B_1

Please construct your own sentences using the following words.

PART B_2

1. purchase Answer: .
2. economy Answer: .
3. profit Answer: .
4. invest Answer: .
5. credit 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

credit purchase profit
invest economy debit
1. He ____________ money in real estate.
2. A decrease in tourism may have a serious effect on the ____________.
3. He sold his car at a huge ____________.
4. An insurance is needed when ____________ a house.
5. I currently don’t have enough ____________.

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 invested money in real estate.
2. A decrease in tourism may have a serious effect on the economy.
3. He sold his car at a huge profit.
4. An insurance is needed when purchasing a house.
5. I currently don’t have enough credit.

PART D_1

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

PART D_2

1. Some people say that it is good to do the things that you want because you can always save money. What do you think about that?
Answer:
2. People should start investing at a young age. 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. How important is saving money?
Answer:
2. Do you think saving money at a bank is safe?
Answer:
3. What do you think are the advantages of saving?
Answer:
4. Do you think everyone should invest their money in something?
Answer:
5. What do you think are the advantages of investing money?
Answer:
6. What do you think are the disadvantages of investing money?
Answer:
7. Do you think that it is better to purchase items in cash?
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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