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D1

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：Jobs• jobs in the community;• what people do in their jobs;• expressions about jobs.

2Key Sentences

1. Doctors work with nurses in hospitals.

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2. Firefighters put out fires andrescue people.

3. I have thought of becoming a policeman.

4. I think teachers do a tough job.

Conversation
Yuka： John, have you thought of becoming a doctor?
John： No, I haven’t. But I’ve thought of becoming a nurse.
Yuka： What do nurses do?
John： Nurses take care of sick people.
Yuka： I think nurses do a difficult job.

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

D2

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Computer• computer devices;• the uses of computer devices;• expressions about computer devices.

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Key Sentences

1. There’s something wrong with the mouse.

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2. My monitor doesn’t show any pictures.

3. Use the keyboard to type a word.
4. Have your headset fixed at thecomputer shop.

Conversation
John： Your monitor doesn’t show any picture.
Yuka： Use the keyboard to type a word.
John： It doesn’t work. I think you should have your monitor fixed.
Yuka： I will take the monitor to the computer shop.

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D3

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Home Appliances• home appliances;• the uses of home appliances;• expressions about home appliances.

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Key Sentences

1. I’m thinking of buying a washing machine.

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2. You can buy a television from the homeappliance store.
3. I need a refrigerator to store food.

4. A vacuum cleaner is noisy when used.

Conversation
Yuka： John, I’m thinking of buying a vacuum cleaner.
John： But a vacuum cleaner is noisy when used.
Yuka： Well, I need a vacuum cleaner to clean the house more easily.
John： Alright, then. You can buy a vacuum cleaner from the home appliance store.

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：
Furniture• some furniture and their uses;• where some pieces of furniture areplaced at home;• expressions about furniture.

2Key Sentences

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I am thinking of buying a sofa.
2. I’m looking for some cushions formy chairs.
3. I’d prefer a bigger table for my dining room.

4. This bed suits your taste.

Conversation
Yuka：Excuse me. I'm looking for a sofa for my living room.
John：We have some great choices for you. Which design are you looking for?
Yuka：I'm thinking of buying a big sofa.
John：Then, you can have this one. This sofa suits your taste.

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D5

1Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：• the parts of the house;

Parts of theHouse• activities done in each part of the house;• expressions about the parts of the house.

2Key Sentences

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1. Please, come in. This is our living room.

2. You have a nice kitchen.
3. I often stay in my bedroom because
it’s comfortable.
4. I usually take a bubble bath in thebathroom.

Conversation
John：Yuka, please come in. This is our living room.
Yuka：Thanks. You have a nice living room.
John：Thank you. I often stay in the living room because it’s comfortable.
Yuka：What do you usually do in the living room?
John：We usually watch television in our living room.

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：• forms of small transportation;

Small Types ofTransportation• the uses of some forms of smalltransportation;• expressions about small transportation.

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Key Sentences

1. I think driving a car is harmful to theenvironment.

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2. A motorbike takes up small spaceon the road.
3. It’s better if people ride a bicycle.
4. Driving a truck is dangerous because itcarries heavy things.

Conversation
John：What do you think of driving a car?
Yuka：I think driving a car is harmful to the environment.
John：I agree. A car takes up a big space on the road, too.
Yuka：You’re right. It’s better if people ride a bicycle.
John：Yes. Riding a bicycle is healthy because you can exercise.

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：• name some forms of transportation;

Large Types ofTransportation• describe how to take each form oftransportation;• practice expressions to talk about some2

forms of large types of transportation.

Key Sentences

1. I take the bus to school every day.

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2. How do we take an airplane?

3. We go to the subway station to takethe train.
4. I sometimes feel seasick when
I’m on a ship.

Conversation
Yuka：How do you go to school?
John：I take the train to school every day.
Yuka：How do we take the train?
John：We go to the subway station to take the train.
Yuka：How do you feel when you’re on the train?
John：I sometimes feel dizzy when I’m on the train.

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Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：• emergency vehicles;

Emergency
Vehicles• the uses of emergency vehicles;• expressions about emergency vehicles.

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Key Sentences

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1. Do you know how to call a tow truck?
2. I need to call a fire truck to report a fire.

3. You can dial 9-1-1 to call an ambulance.
4. Police cars can go very fast so they canhelp people right away.

Conversation
John：Yuka, do you know how to call an ambulance?
Yuka：Yes. What’s the matter?
John：I need to call an ambulance to report an accident.
Yuka：You can dial 9-1-1 to call an ambulance.
John：How fast can an ambulance go?
Yuka：Ambulances can go very fast so they can take patients to the hospital right away.

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

D91

Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：• amusement park rides;

Amusement
Park Rides• riding amusement park rides;• expressions about amusement park rides.

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Key Sentences

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1. Have you ridden the Ferris wheel?

2. Riding the roller coaster is scary.

3. You should try the carousel, too.

4. I think riding the swing ride is scarierthan riding the roller coaster.

Conversation
John：Have you ridden the roller coaster?
Yuka：Yes, I have. Riding the roller coaster is scary.
John：Well, you should try the swing ride, too.
Yuka：Oh, no. I think riding the swing ride is scarier than riding the roller coaster.
John：Not really. Riding the swing ride is so much fun.

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Topic Conversationfor Beginners

D101

Language Target

In this lesson, we will talk about：• community buildings;

CommunityBuildings• their uses and location;• expressions about community buildings.

2Key Sentences

1. Where can I find the clinic?

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2. The school is next to the clinic.

3. I will borrow some books from the library.

4. The grocery store is far from here.

Conversation
Yuka：John, where can I find the library?
John：The library is next to the clinic. Why?
Yuka：I will borrow some books from the library.
John：I see. Well, the library is near here.
Yuka：Alright. Thank you so much.

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D11

In this module, we will review the:Key Words
HomeAppliances

Jobs

Computernurse
firefighter
policemanteachermousemonitorkeyboardheadsetwashing machine

Small Types ofTransportation

Large Types ofTransportation

Emergency
Vehiclescar
motorbike
bicycletruck

bus
airplane
train
ship

television
refrigerator
vacuumtow truckfire truck
ambulance
police car

Furniture

Parts of theHouse

sofa
chair
table
bed

living room
kitchenbedroombathroom

Amusement
Park Rides

Community
Buildings

Ferris wheelroller coastercarouselswing rideclinic
schoollibrary
grocery
storeKey Sentences
1

Firefighters put out fires and rescue people.

2

Have your headset fixed at the computer shop.

3

I’m looking for some cushions for my chairs.

4

You can dial 1-2-1 to call an ambulance.

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Where can I find the clinic?

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