Intermediate Conversation Material #54 LET S HIT THE ROAD! Traveling Exercise 1: Picture Conversation A. Read the dialogue below. 次の会話を読んでみましょう We re good to go. Okay then. Let s hit the road! Page 1
B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes) 1. Do you travel often? 2. Do you think it s better to travel alone or in a group? 3. Do you prefer domestic or international travel? Why? 4. Given a chance, would you take a job that requires a lot of traveling? 5. Why do you think people travel? Exercise 2: Say It! (3 minutes) Read the following words and sample sentences below. 次の単語と例文を読んでみましょう A. Vocabulary ボキャブラリー domestic 国内の itinerary 旅程 accommodation 宿泊施設 destination 目的地 route ルート I can only go on domestic trips because I don t have a passport. 私はパスポートを持っていないので 国内旅行しか行けません We had to cut our itinerary short because of the bad weather. 悪天候のために 旅行の日程を短くしなければなりませんでした An unusual type of accommodation in Japan is the capsule hotel. 日本にある珍しいタイプの宿泊施設は カプセルホテルです Bali is a popular tourist destination in Indonesia. バリはインドネシアで観光客に人気の目的地です What s the best route to the airport? 空港へ行くのに最適なルートはどれですか? Page 2
B. Expressions 表現 make a stop 立ち止まる 立ち寄る Do we have time to make a stop at the market before heading home? 家に向かう前にスーパーマーケットに寄る時間がありますか? travel light 身軽に旅行する We have to travel light because the car s trunk is small. 車のトランクが小さいので 荷物を少なくして身軽に旅行しなけれ ばなりません Let s hit the road! 旅にでる 出発する Let s hit the road! I still have to pick up something at the office on the way home. さあ出発しましょう! 家に帰る途中 会社で荷物を乗せなけれなりません Page 3
Exercise 3: Role-Play (4 minutes) Read the dialogues below. The vocabulary words and expressions from the previous exercise are highlighted for your reference. 次の会話を読んでみましょう 太字で示されているのはエクササイズ 2 で学習した単語と表現です A. What do you think about going to Hawaii for our family vacation? The kids are attending summer camp next week. A few days might not be worth the travel time. Hmm you re right. Let me check if there are any cheap domestic flights. Good idea. Check the promos that include hotel accommodation. B. C mon Lisa! Let s hit the road now or else we will miss the flight! Do you think we can make a stop at any pharmacy on the way? I need to get some meds. Yeah, I guess. Do you have everything with you now? Yes, I think I m good. Let s go! Page 4
Exercise 4: Answer It! (5 minutes) A. Complete the dialogue using the new vocabulary words and expressions we learned. 今日学習した単語と表現を使って会話を完成させましょう How was your trip? It was great. I m so happy I got to see Australia. It has always been one of my dream! That s great! Did you try surfing? I hear the waves there are great for surfing. Nah, I wasn t really into it. But I definitely enjoyed the beach! B. Complete the dialogue using your own answers. You can use any of new vocabulary words and expressions, if possible. 好きな言葉を入れて会話を完成させましょう 今日学習した単語や表現を使っても構いません What are the usual preparations needed for traveling? Before traveling, you should. Do you think it s necessary to learn the local language and customs of the country you are visiting? (Yes/No) because. Good point. Page 5
Exercise 5: Conversation Starter (10 minutes) Pick one of the four scenarios below, and start a conversation with your tutor. 次の 4 つのシナリオの中から好きなものを選んで 講師と会話をしてみましょう Talk about some of the challenges that people face when traveling abroad. (e.g. language barrier) 外国を旅行中に人々が直面する様々な問題について ( 例えば 言葉の壁など ) 話しましょう Share with your tutor about your most memorable trip. あなたの最も思い出深い旅行について講師に話してあげましょう Discuss about the available accommodations for travelers in your country 日本で旅行者が宿泊できる施設について話しましょう Let s say your tutor is planning to take a trip to your country. Recommend some of the destinations he/she should visit. 講師が日本への旅行を計画しているとします 彼 / 彼女が訪れるべきお勧めの目的地を教えてあげましょう Page 6