中学生の基礎英語 in English 23/7/11(火) T8-D2 Should you express your real feelings?

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中学生の基礎英語 in English 23/7/11(火) T8-D2 Should you express your real feelings?
Day 2
2日目と3日目は、ダイアログの登場人物たちの意見を理解しましょう。
(On Days 2 and 3, get to know the dialogue characters.)
-Q&A
イラストを見ながら、今週のダイアログを聴いて、 Kenの考えを詳しくみていきましょう。
(Let’s take a closer look at Ken’s thoughts by looking at the illustrations and listening to this week’s dialogue.)
Q1. Do you think Ken’s answer, “No. I don’t know,” is true? Why or why not?
Q2. Why doesn’t Ken want to tell Saki his real feelings?
Q3. Do you think Ken should tell Saki his real feelings? Why or why not?
-What would you say?
今週のトピックについて、英語で話すために役立つフレーズとさまざまな言い換え例をご紹介します。
Topic: Should you express your real feelings?
→ 「本当の気持ちを表さない方がいいと思う」場合に使えるフレーズをご紹介します。
It’s too risky.
What if it goes wrong?
本当の気持ちを表すことによって、物事がうまくいかなくなることを恐れているときに使います。
I’m a very private person.
学んだフレーズを使って、質問に答えてみましょう。
Do you usually express your real feelings?

-Open-ended Question
あなた自身の考えをもとに、質問に答えてみましょう。(Answer the questions based on your own thoughts.)
In the dialogue, Reo tells Ken, “Take a chance, man! If you don’t do anything, nothing will happen.” Do you agree with Reo? Why or why not?

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come in
to enter
out loud
in a voice that can be heard by other people
he doesn’t want her to see him looking at her
=he doesn’t want her to notice that he is looking at her
sweet
kind, gentle, friendly
brave
willing to do things that are difficult, dangerous, or painful; not afraid
shy
nervous and uncomfortable around people, especially those you do not know
support
help

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In the dialogue, Ken uses the phrase, “I don’t want to blow it.” Riku, have you heard this phrase before?
No.
Hmm. “To blow it” means “to do or say something that would make the situation bad.” For example: I went to the stadium to see the game, but I blew it. I forgot my ticket at home! チャンスを台無しにした
Oh, it’s so sad.
Yes. So, Ken doesn’t want to make the situation with Saki worse by telling her he likes her.
Mmm. Now, let’s take a look at Ken’s thoughts. We’ll ask you some questions. Try to say your ideas out loud. Don’t worry about mistakes.
Here’s the first question: When Reo asks if Ken likes Saki, Ken answers, “No. I don’t know.” Do you think Ken’s answer is true? Why or why not?
Do you think Ken’s answer is true? Why or why not?
No, I don’t. Because Ken says, “She’s cute.”
Mmm. Good answer and good reason. All right. Let’s listen to that part of the dialogue.

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The question was: Do you think Ken’s answer is true? Why or why not? And one way you could answer is: No, I don’t. Because Ken says he thinks Saki is cute and smart. Riku, great answer.
Everyone, let’s try saying the answer together. “No, I don’t.” “Because Ken says he thinks Saki is cute and smart.” Great job!
Ken doesn’t say clearly if he likes Saki or not, but when she is near, Ken acts in a strange way. For example, he doesn’t want her to see him looking at her, and he says that he’s playing it cool.
Right. So, these actions may show that Ken likes Saki.
Mm-hmm. All right. Let’s move on to the next question. First, listen to this.