Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 2)|日常会話(中級2章)
Lesson9: Socializing 交流

LESSON GOAL

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

PART A_1

Fill in the missing letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
ANSWERS
  1. fiancé
  2. elegant
  3. grand

PART A_2

1. word:
F
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N
C
É
meaning: [noun] a man who is engaged to be married
sentence: She has no idea how excited her ___________ is on their wedding.
2. word:
E
L
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G
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T
meaning: [adjective] someone/something that is cultured, refined, and classy
sentence: They bought ________________ furniture and displays in England for their new house.
3. word:
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R
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D
meaning: [adjective] impressive in style and appearance
sentence: She had a __________ birthday celebration.

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

Hey there, Emma. Do you remember Alice, our Class President in Junior High? She’ll be coming home from London to “tie the knot” next week. She sent me a wedding invitation. Are you invited too?
Yes, but I’m not sure if I’m going. We’re not that close back in the day, so I’m not sure if I’ll go. Besides, I don’t know what gift to give.

Well, I heard it will be a grand beach wedding as Alice and her fiancé both worked abroad for years. Anything simple yet elegant will be a good wedding gift.
I guess you’re right. Still, I’m thinking whether I should go or not. I’m not really an outgoing person.

We can go together if you want. It would be nice to catch up with our batchmates. Don’t worry, I’m sure you will enjoy attending Alice’s wedding.
Okay then, I shall go with you. I will also give them gift money as per the tradition.

Giving gift money is polite, but make sure to not hand it directly to the couple. You can hand it over to the receptionist.
I see, thanks. See you at the wedding.

PART B_3

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

PART B_4

1. When is Alice’s wedding?
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2. Why is Emma hesitant to attend Alice’s wedding?
Answer:
3. Are Alice and her soon-to-be husband well-off?
Answer:
4. What does Ron mean by “tie the knot”?
Answer:

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 stating your opinions.

PART D_2

1. Some people say that many are becoming more sociable online than in person. Do you agree or disagree?
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2. Can you imagine what will happen if all social media websites (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, etc.) shut down permanently?
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1. Which best fits your personality: a listener, a speaker or a combination of both?
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2. Imagine yourself in a student council meeting and you are one of its officers. What will you do if one of your fellow officers keeps on overshadowing you in saying your ideas/opinions?
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3. In your country, how do you know if you can trust a person you just met?
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4. Describe a perfect night spent with friends.
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5. What are some ways to overcome nervousness and shyness in meeting new people?
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.