Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone2' unit12 'In the future'.
1. Reading
(what will life be like in the future?)
(1)invention virtual goggles, Alan's idea, they need not cellphone and with GPSsystem.
(2)invention space elevator, Alan's idea, it's safer than space ship.
(3)invention smart mirror, Sophia's idea, it monitors your health.
2. Smart Refrigerator
Finally, you'll be able to adjust the stock of food.
3.Here's a talk from 'ラジオ英会話'.
Topic is the present tense, the present progressive form.
First story is two astronauts are talking in the space ship.
a Akira, you've been very quiet lately.
b Have I? Do you want me to be louder? I thought you didn't like too much noise.
a Are you still upset about that? Because I scolded you for playing your video game loudly?
b No, of course not.
a We'll be landing on Mars in a few weeks. We need your skills.
b I'm ready for it.
a Listen, I think you are doing a fantastic job.
b Thank you. Commander. I appreciate that.
key sentence is I think you are doing a fantastic job.
When we are thinking, feeling, know, we can use present tense.
I think you are right.
I know we can make this project work. Trust me.
My Mom adores her grandchildren, and she spoils them rotten!
Second story is Arnold Sylvester gives Yayoi his autograph.
a So, how do you spell your name?
b Y A Y O I.Yayoi.
a OK. Got it. I apologize for not keeping my promise. I kept thinking. I have to go back to Japan and give that young lady my autograph.
b I 'm surprised you remembered me. You don't have to do this.
a No, I respect all my fans, wherever they are. Without you , I would be nothing.
b I'm deeply honored, Mr. Sylvester.
a Please call me Arnold. Mr. Sylvester makes me feel so old!
key sentence is I apologize for not keeping my promise.
When we apologize, suggest, declare, demonstrate, we can use present tense.
I gently fry the onions and garlic, and then add the tomatoes and herbs.
I apologize for keeping you waiting.
I 'll promise I will make it up to you.
I suggest we split up into small groups to brainstorm this problem.
Third story is Sejun receive student loan by Mirei's help.
a Mirei, I have some good news for you!
b Really? I love hearing good news. What's up?
a My student loan was approved. It's all due to your great help. I can't thank you enough.
b Congratulations. Sejune! I'm so happy for you!
a Thanks!
b So, when will you receive the bank
documents?
a I'll let you know as soon as I get more imformation. Can I treat you to a nice dinner soon to celebrate?
b Sure, that would be great!
key sentence is I'll let you know as soon as I get more information.
Making premise on the future, we can use present tense.
Your English will improve if you listen to Radio Eikaiwa.
Please take the turkey out of the oven as soon as the timer goes off.
Let's leave as soon as this terrible storm passes.
Last story is two persons are talking about Indian food. Or A couple have a first meeting.
a Hi, do you come here often?
b Oh, hello. No, not really, I'm waiting for my boy friend.
a I'm waiting for my friend too.
b Are you a tourlist?
a No, I'm living in Japan on a work visa. I'm a chef.
b Oh, what kind of food?
a Well, as you can no doubt guess, I cook Indian food.
b I love Indian food.
a Here's my card.
b Deepak, I'm Barbara. It's a pleasure to meat you.
a The pleasure's mine.
key sentence is I 'm living in Japan on a work visa.
I'm afraid your son isn't studying hard enough.
Were you lying when you said you were single?
I love the way you are teaching and motivating the students.
Now the present continuious form of verb.
I live in Japan means I live in Japan for a long time.
On contrary, I'm living in Japan for a short time.
What are you doing now? It means to act now.
What do you do? It means to ask job.
