Conversation (Expert Chapter 2)|日常会話(上級2章)
Lesson2: Inventions and Discoveries 発明と発見

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 inventions and discoveries and express your opinions about specific topics.

PART A_1

Choose the correct idiom to complete each sentence.
ANSWERS
  1. saved by the bell
  2. as bright as a button
  3. cutting edge
  4. all ears
  5. spill the beans

PART A_2

as bright as a button spill the beans all ears
cutting edge saved by the bell on the same wavelength
1. The class was about to have a quiz but was __________ when the school bell rang.
2. Philo Farnsworth invented the first electronic television at age 21. He was __________ .
3. The smartphone is one of the __________ gadgets in the world.
4. They are __________ in the announcement of the latest laptop model.
5. She is not allowed to __________ about her invention to the public.

PART A_3

Make sentences using the given idioms.

PART A_4

1. all ears
Answer:
2. saved by the bell
Answer:
3. cutting edge
Answer:
4. as bright as a button
Answer:
5. spill the beans
Answer:

PART B_1

Study and analyze the graph carefully.
PART B_2

PART B_3

Use the following words to explain the data.

PART B_4

  • consistent
  • exceed

PART C_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions too.

PART C_2

1. How did the invention of smartphones change humans’ lives?
Answer:
2. Do you agree with cloning humans? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. Name the five greatest discoveries of all time.
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4. Tell a brief historical background of any invention you know of.
Answer:
5. What is your opinion about sending humans to Mars or in other Earth-like planets to start a new civilization?
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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 in 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.