LESSON 21: B. Hobbies – Hiking is a good exercise.
ABCD• sketching						• cooking• fishing						• hiking

HI NTS
1. It’s a hobby of trying to catch fish.
2. It’s a hobby of taking a walk for exercise or for enjoyment.
3. It’s a hobby of preparing food.
4. It’s a hobby of drawing or making an outline.

CONVERSATIO N
Yuka: Hi John. My friends asked me to go for a hike this Sunday morning. Would you like to come?
John: Sure. I would love to. I really enjoy hiking.
Yuka: That’s good to know. Me too.
John: Hiking is a good exercise.
Yuka: Yes, I agree.
John: I am excited.
Grammar Focus:						Gerund as a subject• Sketching is an interesting hobby.
• Hiking is a good exercise.

LESSON 22: C. Hobbies – Was it your first time to go surfing?
ABCD• surfing						• skiing• horseback riding					• snowboarding

HI NTS
1. It’s a hobby or a sport of sitting or riding on the back of a horse.
2. It’s a hobby or a sport of riding on a board on strong waves.
3. It’s a hobby or a sport of gliding on the snow using skis.
4. It’s a hobby or a sport of riding on a board and move across snow.

CONVERSATIO NJohnYuka
JohnYukaJohn: I was surprised that you know how to surf.
: Really? But I need to practice more.
: I really had a hard time but I want to learn more too.
: Was it your first time to go surfing?
: Yes, I never tried it before.

Grammar Focus:						Was it your first time to go + gerund• Was it your first time to go snowboarding?
• Was it your first time to go horseback riding?

LESSON 23: Beverages – Can I have iced green tea, please?
ABCD• coffee						• English tea• green Tea						• bubble tea

HI NTS
1. A famous tea in England served with cakes or other sweets.
2. A tea in Japan. It is called Ryokucha.
3. A fruit or milk tea, originally from Taiwan, served with chewy tapioca balls.
4. It’s a famous drink people love in the morning especially when they feel sleepy.

CONVERSATIO N
Staff
Yuka
Staff
Yuka
Staff
Yuka

: May I take your order?
: Can I have iced green tea, please?
: What size would you like?
: I would like to have a tall size.
: Here is your order.
: Thank you. Have a nice day.
Grammar Focus:
Can I have + noun + please			• Can I have iced green tea, please?			
• Can I have English tea, please?

LESSON 24: Sauce – I feel like eating Japanese food.
ABCD• ketchup						• mayonnaise• soy sauce with wasabi				• chili soy sauce

HI NTS
1. A type of condiment that’s mixed with soy sauce and Japanese green spice.
2. A type of condiment that’s mixed with soy sauce and spicy pepper.
3. A type of condiment that’s made of tomatoes and mostly matched with hamburger or pizza.
4. A type of condiment that’s made of eggs and oil and mostly used for salads, sandwiches, or vegetables.

CONVERSATIO N
Yuka
John
Yuka
John
Yuka
John

: I feel like eating Japanese food.
: Oh really? I feel like eating Mexican food.
: I miss eating sushi.
: Do you want to go to a Japanese restaurant now?
: Yes, there is one at the corner.
: Okay. I will have Mexican food later.
Grammar Focus:I feel like + gerund phrase			• I feel like eating Japanese food.			
• I feel like drinking fresh mango juice.

LESSON 25: A. Flags – He must be smart.
ABCD• the American flag					• the Italian flag					• the United Kingdom flag
• the Canadian flag

HI NTS
1. The national flag of the United States of America.
2. The national flag of Italy.
3. The national flag of Canada.
4. The national flag of the United Kingdom.

CONVERSATIO N
Yuka
John
Yuka
John
Yuka

: Sometimes I get confused of the flags of different countries.
: Me either. My friend, James can clearly remember each.
: Wow. He must be smart.
: The colors are the same and even the designs are similar.
: Yes, it’s very confusing.

Grammar Focus:He must be + adjective			• He must be smart.			• She must be kind.

LESSON 26: B. Flags – I am curious about the Philippines.
ABCD• the Chinese flag					• the French flag					• the Brazilian flag
• the Philippine flag

HI NTS
1. The national flag of France.
2. The national flag of China.
3. The national flag of the Philippines.
4. The national flag of Brazil.

CONVERSATIO N
Yuka
JohnYukaJohnYuka: I think the colors of the flags have meanings.
: Yes, like blue means water and white means peace.
: That’s interesting. I want to learn more about it.
: I am curious about the Philippines.
: Let’s check it out.

Grammar Focus:
Subject pronoun + ‘be’ verb + curious about + noun			I am curious about China.			
She is curious about Cathy.

LESSON 27: A. Shoes – Those knee-high boots look good on you.
ABCD

• high heels						• rain boots						• ballet flats• knee-high bootsHI NTS
1. The kind of shoes that reach up to the knees. They are good for the cold season.
2. The kind of shoes that go up above the ankle. They are made of rubber or plastic used to protect from wateror mud.
3. The kind of shoes that have pointed tips. Usually worn by women during parties or events.
4. A kind of low cut shoes with a very flat heel and a closed toe that reveals the top of the foot.

CONVERSATIO NJohnYuka
JohnYuka
JohnYukaJohn: Wow Yuka! You have a nice new pair of knee-high boots.
: I got them on sale. It was a good price.
: Those knee-high boots look good on you.
: Thank you.
: I also want to get a new pair of shoes.
: You can go to the same shop.
: Yes, I will.
Grammar Focus:
Demonstrative pronoun + noun + look (s) + adjective						This / That / These / Those						• Those knee-high boots look good on you.
• That scarf looks nice on you.

LESSON 28: B. Shoes – The price is high.
ABCD• formal shoes					• jelly shoes• sneakers						• house shoes

HI NTS
1. A kind of low cut shoes used at home or in bedrooms.
2. A kind of shoes worn at smart casual or more formal events.
3. A kind of shoes with soft rubber soles, used for sports training.
4. A kind of shoes made from brightly colored or clear molded plastic.

CONVERSATIO NYuka
JohnYukaJohn: Hey John! Did you buy those sneakers in the same shop?
: Oh yes! The price is high.
: They look good and the color is nice.
: Thank you. I am happy you said that.

Grammar Focus:
The price is + adjective			• The price is low.			• The price is high.

LESSON 29: Clothes – Congratulations on your wedding.
ABCD• white wedding dress				• business suit• space suit						• kimono

HI NTS
1. A traditional Japanese dress.
2. A suit or an outfit used by astronauts in the outer space.
3. A dress worn by women on weddings.
4. A formal outfit used by men in the office or on special events.

CONVERSATIO NJohn
Yuka
JohnYukaJohn
Yuka: My cousin Anne is getting married.
: That sounds lovely!
: I’m going to attend her wedding ceremony.
: Nice! Please tell her, “Congratulations on your wedding”.
: Sure, I will tell her. I will show you her wedding dress photos next time.
: Thank you. I’m looking forward to seeing it.
Grammar Focus:
Congratulations on your + noun			• Congratulations on your wedding.			• Congratulations on your new job.

LESSON 30: Events – I am excited for the party.
ABCD• Christmas					• Halloween• birthday					• Valentine’s DayHI NTS
1. A kind of event every 31st of October in which people enjoy wearing costumes.
2. A day to celebrate when someone was born. It is usually spent with one’s families or friends.
3. A kind of celebration every 25th of December. It is known that Santa Claus comes to give out presents.
4. A kind of event celebrated on February 14. It is usually associated with love and romance.

CONVERSATIO NJohnYuka
JohnYukaJohn
Yuka: Hi Yuka. I would like to invite you to my birthday party this weekend.
: Wow! That’s really exciting.
: Yes, I want you to meet my friends. They are friendly and kind.
: I would love to meet them.
: The party will start at 6pm.
: Alright. I am so excited for this party.
Grammar Focus:
Subject pronoun + excited for the + noun			• I am excited for the party.			• She is excited for the New Year celebrations.