For 23 December 2013

Please try page 72, part B, questions 1-4.

For 16 December 2013

Please answer the questions in part C of page 62. We began this in class.

For 13 December 2013

Please try pages 57-58, part C. You can answer in English or Japanese.

6 December 2013 test results chart

for 2 December 2013

Page 59, questions 1 to 5.

For 22 November 2013

Following the 7 different forms we studied in the class, write definitions of 7 English words and bring them to class. Please write using a pencil.

For 15 November 2013

Do the same homework as was due on 11 November 2013. If you did the homework for 11 November 2013, please bring it to class again.

For 11 November 2013

Please write an advertisement for your cell phone (or another product), like those on pages 36-37. Please include at least 5 pieces of information and at least 5 "transition signals" (see page 35).

For 21 October 2013

Please try page 29. It is the same as page 25: finding the main idea.

For 14 October 2013

If you did not finish the work in class, please finish for homework.

For 11 October 2013

1: Please try pages 16-17, part C-1.
2: Who is the man in the photograph on page 15?

For 7 October 2013

Please try page 13.

Please do not read page 15.

For 4 October 2013

Try the exercise on page 9. It is the same as the exercise on page 5.

Please do not read pages 11 and 12.

For 30 September 2013

Anti-homework: Do not read page 7.

N.B.: For the next class you will need pages 5-8 of the textbook.

For 27 September 2013

1. Get the textbook and be ready to use pages 1-4.
Think in English 1: Essential Reading Skills for Japanese Students. ISBN: 978-4-89585-264-7.
2. Send an E-mail to me with
a. Your name in kanji (漢字)
b. Your name in Roman letters (ローマ字)
c. Your student number.

3. Wash your hands.

For 22 July 2013

Try part A1 on page 91: for each of the answers A-D in numbers 1-3, write words that will give you a hint for each answer. Remember to add two original words for each answer.

For 8 July 2013

Read the transcript of the listening test and answer the questions with a triangle. Also, underline the hints in the transcript that show you the answers.

For 1 July 2013

If you did not finish today's conversation and question, please finish it for homework. You will perform it for other students on Monday.

If you did not come to class, please write a TOEIC-style short conversation and 1 TOEIC-style question about the conversation. Do this with another student.

The handout from 21 June 2013

Request Examples

 

Number 1

A: Hi, how are you?

B: Fine, and you?

A: Fine, thank you. Listen, can you do me a favor?

B: Well, what is it?

A: Could you lend me some money? I forgot my wallet today.

B: That’s too bad, but I forgot my wallet , too, so I can’t.

A: Oh, OK. I’ll ask someone else. Thank you.

B: See you.

 

Number 2

A: Good morning. How are you?

B: Good morning. I’m fine. How about you?

A: I’m fine, too. Can I ask you a favor?

B: Yes, what is it?

A: Can you play tennis with me in the afternoon this Thursday?

B: OK. Let’s play.

A: Thank you. I’ll call you later.

B: OK. Goodbye.

A: Bye.

 

Number 3

Kate: I want to marry John.

Anna: John?! Are you kidding?

Kate: Kidding? No, no! I really want to. I think age doesn’t matter in love.

Anna: I don’t think so. You are 48; he is 23. I’m only 25, so he and I are a better couple.

Kate: Do you love him?

Anna: Of course! I will want to marry him.

John: Hi! What are you talking about now?

Kate: John? Please, marry me. Please, please!

Anna: No! Please, marry me!

Kate: Answer, John.

John: Sorry. I’m already married, so I can’t marry you. Sorry. Oh, I haven’t mentioned it. I have two children. They are 2 and 1 years old. My wife is 18. I like young women. She is a high school student. Kate, you are older than my mother. My mother is 39. Sorry. Bye-bye.

 

Number 4

Haruko: Hello, Hanako. How are you?

Hanako: I’m fine, thank you, and you?

Haruko: I’m well, thank you. By the way, were you present in today’s chemistry class?

Hanako: Yes.

Haruko: Please lend me your chemistry notes.

Hanako: Oh, sorry. I attended the class, but I slept all through it, so you had better ask someone else.

Haruko: I see. Thank you, Hanako. See you again.

Hanako: Bye, Haruko.

 

Number 5

Suzu: Hello, Tai. How about you?

Tai: I’m fine thank you. What are you doing now?

Suzu: I have a problem. I have a party tonight. Because I can’t attend it, will you go to the party instead of me?

Tai: Sorry, I have to work tonight, so I can’t go.

Suzu: I see. I will ask some other people.

Tai: Good-bye.

 

Number 6

Tai: Hi, Suzu. How are you?

Suzu: I’m fine, thank you. How about you?

Tai: I’m fine too. Well, I have a request for you.

Suzu: What is it?

Tai: I have an experiment next class, but I forgot a lab coat, so, I want you to lend me your lab coat.

Suzu: OK, I will get my lab coat from my locker. Wait a minute.

Tai: All right. Thank you.

 

Number 7

Misora: Hey, Yoshi. What are you doing?

Yoshi: I’m getting ready to go out.

Misora: Will you do me a favor?

Yoshi: What is it?

Misora: I want to make zouni, but there isn’t any mochi left.

Yoshi: Oh, that’s bad.

Misora: Could you buy some for me? I have to stay home because my friends are coming over soon.

Yoshi: Oh, right. How many pieces do you want?

Misora: Well, about 15 pieces, so one packet will be enough.

Yoshi: OK, now I’m ready. I’ll be back soon.

Misora: Thank you for your kindness.

 

Number 8

Alison: Hello, Ellen. How are you?

Ellen: Fine, and you?

Alison: Fine, too. By the way, can you do me a favor?

Ellen: I guess so. What is it?

Alison: I have a party today. I’m wearing a black dress, but I don’t have any suitable accessory, so will you lend me some accessory?

Ellen: Oh, I wish I could, but I don’t have anything like that. Please ask someone else.

Alison: OK. Thanks anyway. Good-bye.

Ellen: Good-bye.

 

Number 9

Judy: Hi, Mary. How are you doing?

Mary: OK. How about you?

Judy: I’m fine, but yesterday was hard for me. I had a biology experiment and a report, so I didn’t sleep well. I don’t think I can make it to the next class.

Mary: Oh! That’s hard.

Judy: Could you take notes about what the teacher says about the environmental pollution problem?

Mary: Oh, I wish I could, but I don’t take that class.

Judy: Ah! OK. Thanks anyway. Even though I’m sleepy, I’ll go to the class.

Mary: Go for it. See you.

 

Number 10

Mayumi: Hi, Lucinda. Good morning.

Lucinda: Oh, Mayumi. Good morning. What class do you go to next?

Mayumi: Information processing. How about you?

Lucinda: Physics.

Mayumi: You have lunch after the next class, don’t you?

Lucinda: Oh, yes.

Mayumi: Can you do me a favor?

Lucinda: What is it?

Mayumi: The cafeteria will be very crowded, so please save two seats, because your classroom is nearer than mine.

Lucinda: All right. See you then.

Mayumi: Bye.

 

Number 11

Ami: Hi, Yumi. How are you doing?

Yumi: Fine. How are you?

Ami: Fine. Can you do me a favor?

Yumi: What is it?

Ami: Could you lend me the Japanese text which we used in junior high school? I need it to write a report. I lost it.

Yumi: Oh, I wish I could, but I threw it out this spring.

Ami: Oh, OK. Thanks. I’ll ask somebody else.

Yumi: All right. See you.

Ami: See you.

 

Number 12

(On the telephone.)

Daughter: Hello, Mom. How are you feeling?

Mother: Fine.

Daughter: Good. So, can you do me a favor?

Mother: Oh…. What is it this time?

Daughter: I’m afraid I have to stay at my office. I was asked to do a big job suddenly, so I can’t pick up Haruna from kindergarten today. Please pick her up at four.

Mother: OK. Take care of your health too.

Daughter: Thank you, Mom. Bye.

Mother: Bye.

 

Number 13

(In a classroom after school.)

Marcia: Hi, Jan. How are you doing?

Jan: OK. How about you?

Cindy: Hi, what are you doing?

Marcia: Well…. Can you do me a favor?

Jan: I guess so. What is it?

Marcia: Today, my parents are taking a trip, so I will be alone tonight. Would you mind if I stayed at your place?

Jan: I wish I could say yes, but I live in a dormitory.

Marcia: Oh, so I can’t stay at your dormitory. How about at your place, Cindy?

Cindy: OK, but my room is small….

Marcia: Don’t mind. I greatly appreciate your helping me.

Cindy: Don’t mention it. Oh [Cindy looks at Jan.] Why don’t you come to my place, Jan?

Jan: What? Why?

Cindy: Let’s have a nabe party!

Marcia: It’s a good idea. [Marcia looks at Jan.]

Cindy: Why not? Let’s go to the supermarket now.

Marcia/Cindy: Yes!

 

 

Number 14

[A fan letter to Will Smith]

 

Dear Will:

Hi! My name is Emily and I am 10 years old. I liked your T.V. show Fresh Prince of Bell-Air and I wish it would come back! I memorized the song! But that’s not the favor I'm asking for! I know this will be hard to do with all your TERRIFIC, FANTASTIC, SUPER COOL work! I'm asking to meet you and if it's not to much can I have an autographed picture. I know there are thousands of other kids that adore you but I really want a picture signed by you because I don't have a picture of you. The reason is because my mom won't let me!!!!!!!! I am so angry at her for that!!! So please all I'm asking for is one minute to shake your hand, talk to you and get a signed picture of you, if that’s possible? Well, I hope my wish comes true it would be THE GRAND opportunity of my life!!! I'm not going to beg anymore because I know you have things to do! Also If I can meet you can my cousin Jason Wiesner come to, if I'm going? Well, got to go listen to Gettin’ Jiggy with It! BYE!

 

From Your #1 fan in the WHOLE GALAXY,

 

Emily Wiesner (Wise-ner)

 

Number 15

Can I ask you a favor? I really need help. My dog, Randy, is sick. I need to take him to the pet clinic, but my car isn't working. I know you don't like Randy, but could you drive us to the vet? This time, I promise he won't bite you.

1. Write 3 English requests on a piece of paper. Leave some white space around each one, like this:

• 1. xxxxxxxxxx
•  
•  
• 2. xxxxxxxxxx
•  
•  
• 3. xxxxxxxxxx

 2. Think about an answer to this question: 「ちょっと待ってください」で、「ちょっと」はどの位ですか。

For 10 June 2013

Please try part C, part A on page 51.

For 3 June 2013

Write 2 original TOEIC-style sentences each for photographs 1 and 2 at the top of page 46.

For 31 May 2013

Please check your answers to the pages 21 and 22 "Mini-test" with the transcript. If you change your answers, please mark them with a triangle.

For 27 May 2013

Please bring a list of 8 expressions including adding, multiplication, subtraction, and division to the next class.

For example:

a. 3 + 7 = 10
b. 9 - 0.15 = 8.85
c. 7602 / 2 = 3801
d. 22 x (1/7) = about 3.14
e.
f.
g.
h.

A reminder:
携帯電話・スマートフォン・タブレットは辞書以外の機能を使ってはいけません。必ずAirplane Mode/機内モードにして下さい。
If you are using the telephone during class, your grade is going down.

For 20 May 2013

Read the handout and answer the questions in "Tactic Practice" (Part 3) on page 21. Use a triangle to mark your answers.

If you do not have the handout, you can pick it up at my office from 12:30 to 1:30 PM on Saturday or from about 7 AM to about 8:30 AM on Monday.

For 27 April 2012

Please read questions 1-6 in "Tactic Practice" on page 17. Conversations 1-3 are about one conversation. Questions 4-6 are about a different conversation.

For both conversations, answer these questions:
1. Who/what is the first speaker?
2. Who/what is the second speaker?
3. Where are they talking?

For 22 April 2013

Page 14, part B: please write one correct response to questions 1, 2, and 3.

For 12 April 2013

1. Get the textbook.

2. Send an e-mail to the address I gave you. Include:
 a. Your name in Japanese
 b. Your name in Roman characters
 c. Your student number
 d. The day and period of this class ("Monday, Friday, 2nd period").

For 18 January 2012

Try page 90, part C.