tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-253419592024-02-28T13:39:21.973+09:00oregonkenshuA pre-departure course for a three week study trip to the state of Oregon, USAUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-3462932495905997182007-06-18T16:02:00.000+09:002007-06-18T16:34:42.740+09:00The ABC's of Oregon<span style="font-style: italic;">Fill in the missing letters.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The ABC's of Oregon</span><br /><br />A=We will land at the a _ _ _ _ _ _ in Portland, Oregon.<br />B=The mascot of Oregon State University (O.S.U.) is the b _ _ _ _ _.<br />C=O.S.U. is in the town of C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.<br />D=We will stay in the d _ _ _ itory at O.S.U.<br />E=E _ _ _ _ _ is a nearby city.<br />F=People at O.S.U. are f _ _ _ _ _ _ _.<br />G=You can sit on the g _ _ _ _ in the open areas on campus.<br />H=I think you will be h _ _ _ _ during your stay.<br />I=I _ _ _ _ and Oregon are famous for their potatoes.<br />J=Portland is about a 9 hour flight from J _ _ _ _.<br />K=You could fly a k _ _ _ while you are there.<br />L=You can mail a l _ _ _ _ _ from Oregon to a friend.<br />M=Corvallis is not far from many tall m _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s.<br />N=N _ _ _ _ _ is another state that borders Oregon.<br />O=One of O.S.U.'s school colors is o _ _ _ _ _.<br />P=P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is the largest city in Oregon.<br />Q=A small town like Corvallis can be q _ _ _ _.<br />R=It r _ _ _ s a lot in the winter in Oregon.<br />S=Gray s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s live in the trees on campus.<br />T=There are giant fir t _ _ _ s on the campus of O.S.U.<br />U=An u _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ might be useful in Oregon in the winter.<br />V=Lock your v _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s in your room.<br />W=The W _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ river runs through Corvallis.<br />X=The _ _ x _ time you visit Oregon, you might be a tourist.<br />Y=Many homes in Oregon have large y _ _ _ s.<br />Z=Time spent in Oregon will z _ _ by.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-84073674569372701852007-06-18T15:26:00.000+09:002007-06-18T15:50:23.758+09:00Saying goodbye (student B)<span style="font-style: italic;">Practice this conversation with a partner. You are the host parent.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saying Goodbye!</span><br /><br />Student:<br /><br />Host parent: You're welcome. We really enjoyed having you. Make sure you keep in touch.<br /><br />Student:<br /><br />Host parent: Do you still have our address and telephone number?<br /><br />Student:<br /><br />Host parent: We hope you can visit us again in the future.<br /><br />Student:<br /><br />Host parent: Well, have a safe flight. Take care.<br /><br />Student:<br /><br />Host parent: Bye-bye.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-3117882017980203502007-06-18T15:20:00.000+09:002007-06-18T15:50:02.397+09:00Saying goodbye (student A)<span style="font-style: italic;">Practice this conversation with a partner. You are the student.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Saying Goodbye!<br /><br /></span>Student: Well, thanks for everything. I really enjoyed my stay with you.<br /><br />Host parent:<br /><br />Student: I'll write you a letter when I get back to Japan.<br /><br />Host parent:<br /><br />Student: Yes, I sure do!<br /><br />Host parent:<br /><br />Student: That would be great! I sure hope so.<br /><br />Host parent:<br /><br />Student: Thanks again for everything. Bye.<br /><br />Host parent:<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-75997340866938739282007-06-04T15:44:00.001+09:002007-06-04T15:47:15.496+09:00top 20 slang terms<font style="font-weight: bold;">Read about the following college slang terms.</font><font style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />Click on the image to enlarge it.</font><br /><br /><div style="float: left; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49017505@N00/529359729/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1175/529359729_b3d299b9ae_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: 2px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);"></a><br /><font style="margin-top: 0px;" size="0"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/49017505@N00/529359729/">top 20 slang terms</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/49017505@N00/">tokugawayamacho</a> </font></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1165216905012364822006-12-04T16:14:00.000+09:002006-12-04T16:21:45.013+09:00Dialogue at the Immigration Counter (Student A)<span style="font-weight:bold;">Dialogue at the Immigration Counter (Student A)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Practice this dialogue with a partner. You are the immigration official.</span><br /><br /><br />Immigration Official: Passport, please.<br /><br />Visiting Student:<br /><br />Immigration Official: What’s the purpose of your visit?<br /><br />Visiting Student:<br /><br />Immigration Official: How long will you be staying?<br /><br />Visiting Student:<br /><br />Immigration Official: And where will you be staying?<br /><br />Visiting Student:<br /><br />Immigration Official: Are you here with a group?<br /><br />Visiting Student:<br /><br />Immigration Official: How much money are you bringing in to the country?<br /><br />Visiting Student:<br /><br />Immigration Official: OK, Thank you. Please put your finger on the scanner …. Now look into the camera … OK. That’s it. You can go ahead.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1165205338208203902006-12-04T13:03:00.000+09:002006-12-04T13:08:58.206+09:00Miki: Come Here and Give Me a Hug (Answers)<span style="font-weight:bold;">Miki: Come Here and Give Me a Hug (Answers)</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Watch the video.</span><br />1. (B)<br />2. (A)<br />3. (C)<br />4. (C)<br />5. (A)<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />the interview</span><br />1. (C)<br />2. (B)<br />3. (A) and (C)<br />4. (A)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1165204767286255632006-12-04T12:33:00.000+09:002006-12-04T13:02:11.270+09:00Miki: Come Here and Give Me a Hug<span style="font-weight:bold;">Miki: Come Here and Give Me a Hug</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video of Miki and Susan and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. Who are Miki and Susan visiting?<br />(A) Cathy's mother<br />(B) Susan's grandmother<br />(C) Miki's friend<br /><br />2. How does the woman greet Susan?<br />(A) with a hug<br />(B) by shaking hands<br />(C) by saying "hello"<br /><br />3. What do the woman and Miki enjoy looking at?<br />(A) Susan's coffee<br />(B) the woman's home<br />(C) old photographs<br /><br />4. What does the woman ask Susan to do?<br />(A) help Miki with her homework<br />(B) ask Miki for souvenirs<br />(C) bring some dishes to her mother<br /><br />5. What does Susan say to her grandmother as she's leaving?<br />(A) "I love you"<br />(B) "See you again"<br />(C) "You're welcome"<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Now watch the interview and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. How many grandchildren does the woman have?<br />(A) four<br />(B) five<br />(C) thirteen<br /><br />2. What game does the woman play every Monday?<br />(A) poker<br />(B) bridge<br />(C) blackjack<br /><br />3. What clubs does the woman belong to? (Choose two.)<br />(A) a book club<br />(B) a swimming club<br />(C) an antique club<br /><br />4. Who does the woman take care of?<br />(A) her husband<br />(B) Miki<br />(C) her childrenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1164590740990647542006-11-27T10:24:00.000+09:002006-11-27T10:28:46.486+09:00Miki: Don't Worry about It (Answers)<span style="font-weight:bold;">Miki: Don't Worry about It (Answers)</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Watch the video.</span><br />1. (B)<br />2. (A)<br />3. (C)<br />4. (A)<br />5. (C)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">the interview</span><br />1. (C)<br />2. (A)<br />3. (A)<br />4. (A) and (C)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1164590609144137012006-11-27T10:03:00.000+09:002006-11-27T10:23:29.200+09:00Miki: Don't Worry about It<span style="font-weight:bold;">Miki: Don't Worry about It</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video of Miki talking with her roommates, and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. Whose phone call was not returned?<br />(A) Miki's<br />(B) Joe's<br />(C) Susan's<br /><br />2. What is missing?<br />(A) a phone message<br />(B) a chair<br />(C) a note pad<br /><br />3. Who apologizes to Susan?<br />(A) Miki<br />(B) Jimmy Cliff<br />(C) Cathy<br /><br />4. Who finds the missing item?<br />(A) Miki<br />(B) Joe<br />(C) Susan<br /><br />5. What does Susan think they should change?<br />(A) her choice of music<br />(B) Cathy's friends<br />(C) their system for phone messages<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Now watch the interview and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. What is the name of the woman being interviewed?<br />(A) Lisa<br />(B) Sally<br />(C) Jessie<br /><br />2. What does she think is important for getting along with roommates?<br />(A) being open and honest<br />(B) keeping your room clean<br />(C) avoiding conversation<br /><br />3. Does she think living in the dorm is a good experience?<br />(A) yes<br />(B) no<br />(C) maybe<br /><br />4. What reasons does she give? (Choose two.)<br />(A) meeting people<br />(B) good food<br />(C) getting to class on time<br />(D) parking is availableUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1164004660572964352006-11-20T15:37:00.000+09:002006-11-20T15:39:56.490+09:00Miki: Just Tell Me (Answers)<span style="font-weight:bold;">Miki: Just Tell Me (Answers)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video.</span><br />1. (B)<br />2. (A)<br />3. (B)<br />4. (C)<br />5. (B)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">the interview</span><br />1. (B)<br />2. (C)<br />3. (A)<br />4. (B)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1164004487963425032006-11-20T15:00:00.000+09:002006-11-20T15:34:47.976+09:00Miki: Just Tell Me<span style="font-weight:bold;">Miki: Just Tell Me</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video of Miki talking with Susan, and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. What does Susan do that bothers Miki?<br />(A) She enters Miki's room without knocking.<br />(B) She sits on Miki's bed with her shoes on.<br />(C) She invites Miki for coffee.<br /><br />2. Why doesn't Miki say anything to Susan?<br />(A) She's too shy.<br />(B) She doesn't really like coffee.<br />(C) She wants a new roommate.<br /><br />3. Does Susan get angry with Miki?<br />(A) yes<br />(B) no<br /><br />4. Where will Miki and Susan go together?<br />(A) to Susan's room<br />(B) to the housing office<br />(C) to get some coffee<br /><br />5. What does Susan ask Miki to do in the future?<br />(A) to read more fashion magazines<br />(B) to tell Susan if something bothers her<br />(C) to drink less coffee<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Now watch the interview and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. What is the name of the woman being interviewed?<br />(A) Susan<br />(B) Ladybird<br />(C) Milly<br /><br />2. Where is she from?<br />(A) China<br />(B) Japan<br />(C) Hong Kong<br /><br />3. What advice does she give?<br />(A) be outgoing<br />(B) be careful about what you say<br />(C) don't try to make friends<br /><br />4. How does she describe her experience in the United States?<br />(A) she couldn't make friends<br />(B) people are nice<br />(C) you're welcomeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1163399714337204852006-11-13T15:32:00.000+09:002006-11-13T15:49:53.073+09:00Miki looks for Roommates (Answers)<span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video.</span><br />1. (A) and (C)<br />2. (B)<br />3. (C)<br />4. (B) and (C)<br />5. (A)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">The interview</span><br />1. (B)<br />2. (A)<br />3. (A)<br />4. (A)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1163382690716246182006-11-13T10:40:00.000+09:002006-11-13T16:23:12.610+09:00Miki looks for Roommates<span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video of Miki meeting with her new roommates, and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. What are Miki's new roommates' names? (Choose two)<br />(A) Susan<br />(B) Andrea<br />(C) Kathy<br />(D) Christy<br /><br />2. Does Miki wnat something to drink?<br />(A) yes<br />(B) no<br /><br />3. What does Miki like to cook?<br />(A) interesting food<br />(B) Chinese dishes<br />(C) Japanese dishes<br /><br />4. What rooms does her roommate show Miki? (Choose two)<br />(A) dorm room<br />(B) kitchen<br />(C) living room<br />(D) the garage<br /><br />5.Why does Miki join her roommate when she goes to the housing office?<br />(A) to get to know the campus better<br />(B) going in twos is safer<br />(C) they will meet an explorer there<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />Now watch the interview and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. Living "on campus" means living where?<br />(A) in an apartment<br />(B) in a dorm<br />(C) in a mansion<br /><br />2. Which is better for meeting new people?<br />(A) living on campus<br />(B) living off campus<br /><br />3, Which people don't have to do any cooking?<br />(A) those who live on campus<br />(B) those who live off campus<br /><br />4. How do some students save money?<br />(A) they find a roommate<br />(B) they cook for their friends<br />(C) they ask Lauren for moneyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1162191498226580702006-10-30T15:56:00.000+09:002006-10-30T15:58:18.226+09:00Miki has a 10:30 appointment (Answers)1. (C)<br />2. (A)<br />3. (C)<br />4. (B)<br />5. (B)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1162191288475894232006-10-30T15:36:00.000+09:002006-10-30T15:54:48.486+09:00Miki has a 10:30 appointment<span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video about Miki's meeting with her advisor and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. What is Miki's advisor's name?<br />(A) Dr. Smith<br />(B) Dr. Jones<br />(C) Dr. Porter<br /><br />2. What is Miki's major?<br />(A) economics<br />(B) psychology<br />(C) basket weaving<br /><br />3. What year is Miki in university?<br />(A) first year (freshman)<br />(B) second year (sophomore)<br />(C) third year (junior)<br /><br />4. Where does Miki prefer to live?<br />(A) in the dorm<br />(B) off campus<br />(C) at the student housing office<br /><br />5. Where does her advisor suggest Miki go?<br />(A) a student club<br />(B) the housing office<br />(C) a real estate agencyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1150092691572958462006-06-12T15:07:00.000+09:002006-06-12T15:11:31.576+09:00Conversation at a restaurant (student B)<span style="font-style: italic;">Practice this conversation with a partner. You are the student.</span><br /><br /> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">At a Restaurant</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student: Yes, I’d like (<i>the grilled chicken sandwich/ the sirloin steak/ the broiled salmon</i>).<span style=""></span> Does that come with anything?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student: Yes, I’d like a salad as well. Which one do you recommend?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student: What's in it?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student: Sounds great. I’ll have that.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student: Yes, I’ll have a coke please.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student: Now please.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style=""> </span></span></p> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1150092318690481302006-06-12T14:58:00.000+09:002006-06-12T15:07:10.183+09:00Coversation at a restaurant (student A)<span style="font-style: italic;">Practice the following conversation with a partner. You are the waiter/waitress.<br /><br /></span> <p style="font-weight: bold;" class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">At a Restaurant</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter: Excuse me. Are you ready to order?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student:<br /></span></p> <span lang="EN-US"><o:p><br /></o:p>Waiter: Yes, It comes with (<i>rice/ French fries/ mixed vegetables). </i>Would you like anything<i><o:p></o:p></i></span><i><span lang="EN-US"><span style=""> </span></span></i><span lang="EN-US">else?</span> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter: The Caesar Salad is very nice.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter: It’s a lettuce salad tossed with an olive oil dressing and topped with grated cheese<span style=""></span> and croutons.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter: Fine. Would you like anything to drink?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter: Would you like that now or with your meal?</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Student:<br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US">Waiter: Certainly, I’ll bring it right away.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><span style=""> </span></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1150091225166328132006-06-12T14:43:00.000+09:002006-06-12T14:47:05.166+09:00The ABC's of conversation starting<span style="font-style:italic;">Fill in the missing letters.</span><br /><br />The ABC’s of Conversation Starting<br /><br />A = Talking a __ __ __ t yourself.<br />B = Asking to b __ __ __ __ w something.<br />C = American students like to c __ __ __ about relationships.<br />D = You may find a new friend in the d __ __ __ itory.<br />E = Enjoy e__ __ __ng a meal while you talk to a new friend.<br />F = Make new f __ __ __ __ ds with American students.<br />G = Don’t spend all your time with a g __ __ __ p of Meijo students.<br />H = H __ __ __ fun talking to Americans.<br />I = Asking someone’s hometown is a good way to break the i __ __.<br />J = American students may tell you j __ __ __ s.<br />K = K __ __ __ an open mind about the people you meet.<br />L = You may even fall in l __ __ __ during your time in America, who knows!<br />M = American students love going to and talking about the latest m __ __ __ es.<br />N = All the people you meet will be n __ __ __ __ e speakers.<br />O = O __ __ __ r your opinion whenever you can.<br />P = Things Japanese are p __ __ __ lar in America.<br />Q = Americans in general tend not to be q __ __ __ t.<br />R = Meet people of other r __ __ __ s such as Hispanics and African-Americans.<br />S = You may hear lots of American s __ __ __ g like “dude” and “tight”.<br />T = T __ __ __ ing with American students will improve your English.<br />U = Join in a game of u __ __ __ mate frisbee.<br />V = Your time overseas is v __ __ __ able.<br />W = Talking about the w __ __ __ __ er is a common conversation starter.<br />X = Ex __ __ __ nge ideas with other students in the dorm.<br />Y = Most students will graduate in 4 y __ __ __ s.<br />Z = Z __ __ __ in on English!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1150090399515259342006-06-12T14:31:00.000+09:002006-06-12T14:33:19.516+09:00Keiko's homestay (answers)<span style="font-style:italic;">part 1</span><br /><br />1. huge<br /><br />2. lovely<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">part 2</span><br /><br />1. have a barbecue<br /><br />2. Chris<br /><br />3. help (with the drinks)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1150090215256750352006-06-12T14:27:00.000+09:002006-06-12T14:30:15.266+09:00Keiko's homestay part 2<span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. What does the host father offer to do for Keiko? _________________________<br /><br />2. Who will they invite? _________________________<br /><br />3. What does Keiko offer to do? __________________________Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1150076555756765322006-06-12T10:34:00.000+09:002006-06-12T10:42:35.780+09:00Keiko's homestay part 1<span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video about Keiko's homestay and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. What does Keiko say about the house when she first sees it?<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Keiko:</span> It's beautiful. It's so _____________.<br /><br />2. What does Keiko say about her room?<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Keiko:</span> Oh, it's ___________. What a nice room.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1149489410914069692006-06-05T15:30:00.000+09:002006-06-05T15:39:27.230+09:00Miki's looking for Old Main Hall (Answers)<span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video:</span><br /><br />1. (A) and (C)<br /><br />2. no<br /><br />3. pretty far, library, five minute<br /><br />4. (B) and (C)<br /><br />5. yes<br /><br />6. building C<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">The interview:</span><br /><br />1. Neil<br /><br />2. find out<br /><br />3. talk to, blogsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1149488498872144372006-06-05T14:53:00.000+09:002006-06-05T15:38:19.040+09:00Miki's looking for Old Main Hall<span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the video about Miki's first day on campus and answer the following questions.</span><br /><br />1. What does Miki say to the first woman she meets? <span style="font-style:italic;">(Choose two.)</span><br /> (A) Sorry to bother you<br /> (B) I'm sorry<br /> (C) Don't worry<br /> (D) I wish I could be more helpful<br /><br />2. Can the first woman help Miki find Old Main Hall? ____________<br /><br />3. What does the first man she meets tell Miki about Old main Hall? <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(Fill in the blanks.)</span><br /> "Sure. OK. It's _______ _____ from here. Um, you see the _______ over there? That big building? It's just past that; it's about a _______ __________ walk from here."<br /><br />4. What does Miki say to the second man she meets? <span style="font-style:italic;">(Choose two.)</span><br /> (A) No problem<br /> (B) Excuse me<br /> (C) Uh-huh<br /> (D) That's Old Main Hall<br /><br /><br />5. Does the second man help Miki to find Old Main Hall? ________<br /><br />6. Where is Old Main Hall? Building ________<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3588/2647/1600/oldmainhall006.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3588/2647/320/oldmainhall006.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Watch the interview and answer the following questions or fill in the blanks.</span><br /><br />1. What's the student's name? ______________<br /><br />2. His advice is that students should ______ ______ about classes before they enroll (登録) in them.<br /><br />3. Students can ______ ___ other students or get online and read ______ of other students' experience in those classes.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1149469639393311382006-06-05T10:05:00.000+09:002006-06-05T10:07:19.396+09:00The ABC's of Homestays<span style="font-weight:bold;">The ABC’s of Homestays</span><br /><br />A = Don’t be afraid to a __ __ your host family if you have any questions.<br />B = Don’t use all the hot water when you take a b __ __ __.<br />C = Go for a drive in the family c __ __.<br />D = Your family may have a pet d __ __ or cat.<br />E = American families normally e __ __ dinner around 6:00 PM.<br />F = Your host f __ __ __ ly will be pleased to see you.<br />G = Bring g __ __ __ s for your host family.<br />H = Americans often greet each other by h __ __ __ing.<br />I = Your host family will be i __ __ __ re __ __ ed in you and your home country.<br />J = Your host family may tell you some American j __ __ __ s.<br />K = If your host family gives you a house k __ __, don’t lose it.<br />L = You might be able to do l __ __ __ dry at your host family’s home.<br />M = Mind your m __ __ __ ers at the dinner table.<br />N = Don’t slurp if you eat n __ __ __ les.<br />O = O __ __ __ r to help with doing the dishes.<br />P = You might be asked to join in a p __ __ __ er before you eat.<br />Q = Don’t be too q __ __ __ t at your host family’s home.<br />R = Americans don’t usually r __ __ __ ve their shoes when they enter a home.<br />S = Many Americans take s __ __ __ ers rather than baths.<br />T = The t __ __ __ et is often in the same room as the shower or bath-tub.<br />U = Don’t get u __ __ __ t if you don’t u __ __ __rstand everything you are told. <br />V = Your host mother may want to v __ __ __ um your bedroom.<br />W = Americans w __ __ __ hip by going to church on Sundays.<br />X = Bring an __ x __ __ a Japanese magazine to show your host family<br />Y = There may be a large y __ __ __ around your host family’s home..<br />Z = Someone might ask your sign of the z __ __ __ ac (Taurus, Pisces, etc.).Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25341959.post-1149469349135435452006-06-05T10:00:00.000+09:002006-06-05T10:02:29.136+09:00Home Stay Dialogue 2 (student B)<span style="font-weight:bold;">Homestays Part II<br />Asking for help</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Practice this conversation with your partner.</span><br /><br />Host Mother: <br /><br />Student: Er, er….I am hungry but I’m afraid I don’t like carrots so much.<br /><br />Host Mother: <br /><br />Student: Yes, actually I don’t like (<span style="font-style:italic;">fill in the foods you don’t like</span>).<br /><br />Host Mother: <br /><br />Student: I felt a little cold last night in bed.<br /><br />Host Mother: <br /><br />Student: There is one other thing could you explain how to take a bath again? I had trouble getting the water temperature quite right.<br /><br />Host Mother:Unknownnoreply@blogger.com