Exercise 1: Picture Conversation
A. Read the dialogue below.
次の会話を読んでみましょう
Intermediate Conversation
Material #18
HAVE YOU TRIED THIS NEW APP?
Technology
Have you tried this new app called Budget Monitor? It’s
really useful.
Not yet. Tell me how it works.
B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes)
1. What gadgets do you have?
2. What gadgets do you want to have?
3. What are the latest inventions that you know of?
4. Are you willing to spend a lot on gadgets? Why or why not? 5. In your opinion, what is the importance of technology?
Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes)
Read the following words and sample sentences below.
次の単語と例文を読んでみましょう。
A. Vocabulary
ボキャブラリー
electronic
電気の
The company sells electronic products like mobile phones and tablets.
その企業は携帯電話やタブレットなどの電子製品を販売している。
device
機器
MP3 players and smartphones are examples of mobile devices.
モバイル機器の一例として、MP3 プレイヤーやスマートフォンが挙げられる。
install
インストールする
She installed a new program on her laptop.
彼女はノートパソコンにあたらしいプログラムをインストールした。
invent
発明する
My brother invented a new app that provides updates on train schedules.
兄は電車の最新時刻表を提供するあたらしいアプリを開発した。
breakthrough
大発見
We consider the new invention a major technological breakthrough.
B. Expressions
表現
Have you tried this new app?
この最新アプリを試してみましたか。
Have you tried this new app called Stream? It lets you
download videos on the Internet for free.
「ストリーム」という最新アプリをもうお試しですか？ ネット上の
動画を無料でダウンロードできます。
On the cutting edge
最先端にある
Have you seen the new smartphone model? It’s definitely
on the cutting edge.
最新型のスマートフォンをご覧になりましたか。最先端技術の粋が 集まっていますよ。
Boot up
起動する
Please boot up your computer so we can start with the programming.
プログラミングを始められるようお使いのコンピューターを起動し てください。
Exercise 3: Role-Play (4 minutes)
Read the dialogues below. The vocabulary words and expressions from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference.
次の会話を読んでみましょう。太字で示されているのはエクササイズ 2 で学習した単語と表現です。
A.
Student I heard your company is trying to invent a new smartphone.
Tutor Yeah. But it’s still in the works. We’re still waiting for some electronic parts for it.
Student Is that so? When will it be launched, then?
Tutor Maybe after five months. Watch out for it! It’s going to be a major
breakthrough.
B.
Student Have you tried this new app called Manga View? Tutor Not yet. But I’ve already installed it on my smartphone.
Student I see. Some reviews say it’s on the cutting edge. Unlike other apps, Manga View
lets you download several manga titles at the same time. And it’s for free!
Tutor Is it available only on smartphones?
Exercise 4: Answer It! (5 minutes)
A. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned.
今日学習した単語と表現を使って会話を完成させましょう。
Student called Translate Me? Tutor No, I haven’t. Can I download it on any ?
Student Yes, you can. I’d say it’s . It provides extremely accurate
translations.
Tutor I see. I’ll it on my smartphone then. It may come in handy.
B. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible.
好きな言葉を入れて会話を完成させましょう。今日学習した単語や表現を使っても構いません
Tutor What was the last gadget you bought?
Student The last gadget I bought was a . Tutor What factors did you consider before you bought it?
Student Well, I took into consideration.
Tutor I’m also planning to buy a new gadget next month. I’ll take note of the things you mentioned.
Exercise 5: Conversation Starter (10 minutes)
Pick one of the four scenarios below, and start a conversation with your tutor.
次の 4 つのシナリオの中から好きなものを選んで、講師と会話をしてみましょう。
If you could invent a new gadget today, what would it be? Discuss its functions and features.
あたらしいガジェットを開発できるとしたらど んなものがいいですか。機能と特長を説明して
ください。
Identify two of the most popular computer brands in your country. Compare both of them.
あなたの国で人気のあるコンピューターメーカー をふたつ挙げ、比較してください。
List two smartphone brands that your tutor should never consider buying. Explain why they should be avoided.
絶対に買ってはいけないと思うスマートフォンメーカ ーをふたつ挙げ、その理由を説明してください。
Name two gadgets/devices that you find most useful. Discuss what you usually use them for.
とても便利だと思うガジェットまたは機器をふたつ挙 げ、どんなふうに使っているかおしえてください。
