Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 3)|日常会話(中級3章)
Lesson9: Fads and Trends ブームと流行

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about trends in an English conversation.

PART A_1

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Sam and you will be Alice. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

PART A_2

Have you heard of homestays? A lot of people are talking about them these days, and I am interested in trying one.
Yes, I heard about them from one of my friends. Some people who live in the countryside let tourists stay in their homes.

Wow! That is cool. I think it is a good way to take a break from our busy city life.
You are right. Aside from staying in a relaxing environment, tourists can also go fishing, pick fruit, and cook various dishes with the homeowners.

That is very interesting! We should really try that as soon as we have free time.
Certainly. I will ask my friend for more details about the homestay later.

PART B_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may also ask me the same questions.

PART B_2

1. What are some major trends nowadays?
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2. If you could bring back a trend from the past, what would it be and why?
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3. Do you usually follow trends? Why or why not?
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4. Some people follow fashion trends even when the trends do not suit them. What do you think about that?
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5. What kind of trends do you dislike? Why?
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6. People often hear about trends from other people. Are you also influenced by these trends? Why or why not?
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7. Why do you think people follow trends?
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8. In your opinion, what do you think about homestays as a travel trend?
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9. Do you know any trends that have remained popular for a long time? Why do you think they have lasted that long?
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10. What do you think the trends will be a year from now?
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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.