GUESS THE WORD
Rearrange the letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
ANSWER
| 1. word: |
I
N
F
R
O
A
M
E
T
I
V
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| meaning: | [adjective] containing a lot of useful facts |
| sentence: | The presentation about the new business proposal was very ____________. |
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T
U
O
H
G
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| meaning: | [adjective] something that is difficult |
| sentence: | The situation was ___________ for both the teachers and the students. |
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C
M
O
L
P
X
E
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| meaning: | [adjective] involving different but connected parts that are confusing |
| sentence: | She made a _________ explanation of the report which made the manager more confused. |
DIALOGUE
Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. Fill in the blanks with the correct responses.
READ
I feel so tired today. That French class was very tough, especially the business terms. Do you think I can learn the language before my trip to France?
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Sure you can! I know It’s quite complex but I know you can handle it. Learning a different language is really difficult. |
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I agree. On the other hand, learning French is interesting and very informative. Have you tried learning a different language before? How was it?
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____________________. I think you could also try learning that language. |
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I think I could try that in the future. Anyway, can you give me some tips on how I can learn a new language in an easier and faster way?
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I see. I will take note of your recommendations. I appreciate all your help, Alice. Thank you.
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You’re welcome, brother. Have some rest now so that you can process more information tomorrow. |
READING ALOUD
Read and take note of the important points in the article.
READ
In Japan, a recent survey was conducted for students on their behavior about learning English. The results of the survey indicated that students have contradictory attitude towards learning English. Although a lot of students thought English is important for them to get a job, only a few of them are willing to take jobs requiring English. The surveyors find this disappointing. However, it is also possible that the students do not necessarily think that learning English is the only way to land on their dream jobs. Excellent English communication skills have become a universal work requirement all over the world, but not a requirement to reach success.
QUESTIONS
Please answer the questions about the article.
ANSWER
| 1. | What is the result of the survey? |
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| 2. | Why is it possible that students don’t find learning English very necessary? |
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| 3. | Good English communication skills should be one of the requirements when applying for a job. Do you agree or disagree? |
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| 4. | Would you work for a company where you have to communicate in a foreign language (like English) instead of your native one? |
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READ BETWEEN THE LINES
Please explain the meaning of the following quotes.
ANSWER
| 1. | “It is not the voice that commands the story; it is the ear.” – Italo Calvino |
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| 2. | “The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.” – Peter Drucker |
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CONVERSATION PRACTICE
Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
ANSWER
| 1. | What languages would you like to learn in the future? |
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| 2. | Do you think people can communicate with ghosts and spirits? |
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| 3. | If you could have a conversation with a famous person, who would you talk to and what would you talk about? |
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| 4. | Would you like to have a career that requires you to talk to a lot of people? Why? |
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| 5. | Where do you excel the most? Listening, speaking or both? |
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