Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 2)｜日常会話（中級２章）
Lesson10: Modern Technology 現代のテクノロジー

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases related to modern technology.

PART A_1

Fill in the missing letters of the words to complete each sentence. Read the meanings aloud and use them as clues.
ANSWERS
  1. innovation
  2. conventional
  3. critical

PART A_2

1. word:
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meaning: [noun] the introduction or development of new ideas, methods, or things
sentence: Computer _____________ is ongoing and will therefore continue to improve technology.
2. word:
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meaning: [adjective] following typical and traditional standards
sentence: Doctors said that some _____________ medicines will not be effective against many diseases in a few years.
3. word:
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meaning: [adjective] very serious or potentially dangerous
sentence: Her laptop had ____________ errors due to outdated software.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi, Emma. I watched Revengers yesterday. Steel Man’s suit really caught my attention. Have you watched it?
Yes, I watched it with my younger brother. The movie was fantastic. Why the sudden interest in Steel Man’s suit, though?

Well, Steel Man’s suit is a product of nanotechnology. I’ve been hearing a lot about nanotechnology these days.
True. It’s revolutionizing modern medicine. In fact, nanobots are starting to replace some conventional medical methods. They are supposed to make critical medical procedures less dangerous.

Indeed. There are several studies that show positive results from nanobots attacking cancer cells without affecting healthy cells. I hope this kind of innovation will be readily available to everyone in the next few years.
I hope so, too. After all, everyone deserves the best medical treatment there is.

I’m glad we’re on the same wavelength.
Likewise. Anyway, catch you later.

PART B_3

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

PART B_4

1. What technology is used in Steel Man’s suit?
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2. When did Ron watch the movie Revengers?
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3. How are nanobots helpful in the field of medicine?
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4. What does Ron mean by “we’re on the same wavelength”?
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PART C_1

Study the pictures for 1 minute. Tell a story based on the pictures.

PART C_2

PART D_1

Please answer the questions by expressing your opinions.

PART D_2

1. Many people say that we have become lazy and too dependent on technology. Do you agree or disagree?
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2. How would the world be affected if all technology suddenly stopped functioning?
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PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1. Aside from a cellphone and a computer, what other technological devices can you not live without? Why?
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2. In your opinion, what technological inventions will soon disappear?
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3. At what age should a child own a gadget?
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4. How will technology change the world in the next one hundred years?
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5. What do you think are the three greatest inventions of all time?
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REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review what you learned in this lesson.
(Please give 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.
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