Intermediate Conversation Material #18 HAVE YOU TRIED THIS NEW APP? Technology Exercise 1: Picture Conversation A. Read the dialogue below. 次の会話を読んでみましょう Have you tried this new app called Budget Monitor? It s really useful. Not yet. Tell me how it works. Page 1
B. Quick Q&A (2-3 minutes) 1. What gadgets do you have? 2. What gadgets do you want to have? 3. What are the latest inventions that you know of? 4. Are you willing to spend a lot on gadgets? Why or why not? 5. In your opinion, what is the importance of technology? 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 electronic 電気の device 機器 install インストールする invent 発明する The company sells electronic products like mobile phones and tablets. その企業は携帯電話やタブレットなどの電子製品を販売している MP3 players and smartphones are examples of mobile devices. モバイル機器の一例として MP3 プレイヤーやスマートフォンが挙げられる She installed a new program on her laptop. 彼女はノートパソコンにあたらしいプログラムをインストールした My brother invented a new app that provides updates on train schedules. 兄は電車の最新時刻表を提供するあたらしいアプリを開発した breakthrough 大発見 We consider the new invention a major technological breakthrough. その新発明は技術の分野における大発明であると私たちは考えている Page 2
B. Expressions 表現 Have you tried this new app? この最新アプリを試してみましたか Have you tried this new app called Stream? It lets you download videos on the Internet for free. ストリーム という最新アプリをもうお試しですか? ネット上の 動画を無料でダウンロードできます On the cutting edge 最先端にある Have you seen the new smartphone model? It s definitely on the cutting edge. 最新型のスマートフォンをご覧になりましたか 最先端技術の粋が 集まっていますよ Boot up 起動する Please boot up your computer so we can start with the programming. プログラミングを始められるようお使いのコンピューターを起動し てください 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. I heard your company is trying to invent a new smartphone. Yeah. But it s still in the works. We re still waiting for some electronic parts for it. Is that so? When will it be launched, then? Maybe after five months. Watch out for it! It s going to be a major breakthrough. B. Have you tried this new app called Manga View? Not yet. But I ve already installed it on my smartphone. I see. Some reviews say it s on the cutting edge. Unlike other apps, Manga View lets you download several manga titles at the same time. And it s for free! Is it available only on smartphones? No. It s also available in other devices like tablets. 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 called Translate Me? No, I haven t. Can I download it on any? Yes, you can. I d say it s. It provides extremely accurate translations. I see. I ll it on my smartphone then. It may come in handy. 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 was the last gadget you bought? The last gadget I bought was a. What factors did you consider before you bought it? Well, I took into consideration. I m also planning to buy a new gadget next month. I ll take note of the things you mentioned. * gadget: ガジェット ( 携帯用の電子機器類 ) 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 Name two gadgets/devices that you find most useful. Discuss what you usually use them for. とても便利だと思うガジェットまたは機器をふたつ挙げ どんなふうに使っているかおしえてください Identify two of the most popular computer brands in your country. Compare both of them. あなたの国で人気のあるコンピューターメーカーをふたつ挙げ 比較してください List two smartphone brands that your tutor should never consider buying. Explain why they should be avoided. 絶対に買ってはいけないと思うスマートフォンメーカーをふたつ挙げ その理由を説明してください If you could invent a new gadget today, what would it be? Discuss its functions and features. あたらしいガジェットを開発できるとしたらどんなものがいいですか 機能と特長を説明してください Page 6