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□ I will do (or did) conversations before writing.
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Conversation phrases
Instructions
If you will do (or did) conversations before writing, then during your writing time write phrases that you wanted to say -- thatis, phrases that you should have said.
If you will do (or did) writing before conversations, then during your writing time write phrases that you plan to say.
Use the "words and phrases for giving directions" handout to design your sentences.
The handout is yours to keep.
You are walking by Professor Clark's statue on campus. A visitor asks you for directions.

Visitor:You:"Excuse me?"Offer help.
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Visitor:You:"Could you tell me how to get to Poplar Avenue?"
Give directions.
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You:"Thanks, that helps a lot!"
Say goodbye. Be polite and friendly.
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You are walking by the North Library on campus. A visitor asks you for directions.

Visitor:You:"Hello, I wonder if could you help me?"Offer help. Bonus: Use an expression different from the first conversation.
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Visitor:You:"Could you tell me how to get to the Hokudai Hospital?"
Give directions to the hospital lobby (not the patient wards or research laboratories).
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Visitor:You:"I appreciate it!"Say goodbye. Bonus: Use an expression different from the first conversation.
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ReadingInstructions
During your writing time, read the following text and write
your responses. Your objective is to understand the text,
and state your opinion. You may use any book, tool, ordevice. You may ask friends for help.
Write the names of the 10 most popular
tourist destinations in Japan. Do you know
them all? I didn't.
Japan's 10 most popular destinations
The Hiroshima ____________________ is a haunting
tribute to the lives lost when the atomic bomb was dropped
on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. In this park is thememorial features Genbaku Dome, the only building left
standing in the vicinity after the bomb dropped.
Jigokudani ____________________ is a famous hot springarea near Nagano. It is famous for its large population ofwild Snow Monkeys that go to the valley during the winterwhen snow covers the park. The monkeys sit in the warm
hot springs, and return to the security of the forests in theevenings.
The ____________________ Buddhist temple is located in
Eastern Kyoto and can be traced back as far as the year 798.
Locals used to jump off the edge to have a wish granted(with a survival rate of 85.4%).
The ____________________ Castle is considered the best
existing example of Japanese castle architecture. It was
fortified to defend against enemies during the feudal period.
It survived the bombings of World War II. The white
exterior and design give the castle the nickname ‘white
egret castle’.
The Great Buddha of ____________________ is a colossal
outdoor representation of Amida Buddha. Cast in bronze,
the statue reportedly dates from 1252. The Great Buddha
now stands in the open air as the original temple waswashed away in a tsunami in the 15th century.
The ____________________ Temple in Nara is a feat ofengineering. It is not only the world’s largest woodenbuilding, it is home to the world’s largest bronze Buddha
statue. Deer are allowed to freely roam the grounds as
messengers of the Shinto gods.
The ____________________ Tower is a testament to theadvancement of technology and modern life. Inspired by
the Eiffel tower design, it functions as a communications
and observation tower.
The Emperor of Japan makes his home at the____________________. The new palace is surrounded bytraditional Japanese gardens and has many reception andfunction rooms to receive guests and welcome the public.
____________________ is the highest mountain in Japan
at 3,776 meters (12,388 ft). The volcano’s exceptionallysymmetrical cone is a well-known symbol of Japan. An
estimated 200,000 people climb Mount Fuji every year,
30% of whom are foreigners.
____________________ or the Temple of the Golden
Pavilion is the most popular tourist attraction in Japan andKyoto. The pavilion was originally built as a retirement
villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the late 14thcentury. The pavilion was burnt down in 1950. Five years
later, the temple was rebuilt as an exact copy of theoriginal.
This article is based on http://www.touropia.com/touristattractions-in-japan/

Questions for the guest talker
InstructionsShow interest and respect by asking questions. In America,
showing no reaction signals you are bored. Listen to thetalk, and write questions at any time during the talk.

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