Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson25: Cooking and Dining-How and So That 料理と食事-どのように-だから

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use how and so that in sentences.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Ron, and you will play Emma. Then, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Hi, Emma. Do you cook at home?
Yes, I cook at home most of the time so that I can save money on food. I learned how to cook from my parents, who work as chefs. How about you?

You are very lucky. I try to cook sometimes so that I can eat home-cooked meals. I’m not a good cook, though. How can I learn to cook on my own?
You can read and follow recipe books so that you can learn how to cook on your own. I’m sure you can do it, Ron.

Thanks, Emma. I will start tomorrow so that I can have more time to practice cooking.
That’s a great idea. Good luck!

PART A_3

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue using ‘how’ or ‘so that’ in your answers.

PART A_4

1. What does Emma do so that she can save money on food? Answer using ‘so that’.
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2. Why does Ron try to cook sometimes? Answer using ‘so that’.
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3. How did Emma learn how to cook? Answer using ‘how’.
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4. How does Ron show that he wants to learn how to cook? Answer using ‘how’ or ‘so that’.
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PART B_1

Study the picture for 1 minute. Fill in the blanks by describing how each character prepares for Ron’s birthday using ‘so that’.

PART B_2

1. What does Rina do so that everyone can eat cake?
Answer: ___________________ so that everyone can eat cake.
2. What does David do so that everyone can eat delicious food?
Answer: ____________________ so that everyone can eat delicious food.
3. What does Bella do so that everyone can use clean plates?
Answer: ______________________ so that everyone can use clean plates.

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions using ‘how’ and ‘so that’ You may ask questions, too.

PART C_2

1. Why do you prepare your food nicely? Answer using ‘so that’.
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2. Why do you eat out? Answer using ‘so that’. Tell me about your favorite restaurant.
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3. Why do you eat healthy food? Answer using ‘so that’. Do you usually eat vegetables and fruits?
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4. Why do you eat several times a day. Answer using ‘so that’.
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5. Why do you prepare your lunch? Answer using ‘so that’. Do you eat out or bring your own food?
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