May 30

Japan Times
Japan should stop building skyscrapers after quake

May 23

(From Free Time and Hobbies)

Please write the English questions and translate to Japanese.

• Tell me about some good places to hang out.
  
  
  
  • Why are they good?


• Where do young people in this country usually spend their free time?


• Would you like to have more free time?
  
  
  
  • What would you like to give up so that you could have more free time?


• How do the women in your family usually spend their free time?


• How do the men in your family usually spend their free time?


• Do men and women spend their free time differently? How?


• If it were suddenly announced that tomorrow was a national holiday, what would you do?


• What do you do on Saturdays?


• Do people's leisure time activities change as they get older? How?


• Who do you like to spend your leisure time with?
  
  
  
  • What do you usually do?


• What do you really hate having to do in your free time?


• What new activity would you like to try doing in your free time?


• Do you ever feel that you waste your free time? How?
  
  
  
  • What can you do about this?


• Do you find that your work or studies take up your free time?


• Are there any activities that you used to do but don't do anymore?
  
  
  
  • Why did you stop?

Japan Times Article (Read and write comments.)
Wen meets SMAP

May 16

Chapter 3

Write the English sentences and translate to Japanese.

1. I have an appointment with Maria Young at 9:30.
2. Mr. Inoue, I'd like you to meet Greg Adams, our marketing manager.
3. Let me show you around our offices.
4. Across from the elevator is Ayako Higa's office.
5. Next to her is Osman Mo.
6. I met Tim at the expo.
7. She's responsible for Science and Technology.
8. Well, that's everyone on this floor.
9. By the way, what time's your meeting with Mr. Harrison?
10. Why don't I take you up there?
11. That's very kind of you.

3.1 Listening 1,2
3.2 Listening, Speaking 3,5
3.3 Reading 1, Listening
3.4 Reading, Listening 1,2 Speaking 1
3.5 Listening

Japan Times Article - Read and write comments (at least 3 sentences).

Hamaoka nuclear plant successfully closed

May 9

Chapter 2 Business Venture

Write the English sentences below, and translate to Japanese.

1. Samsung is one of the world's largest consumer electronics companies.
2. Bank of America provides banking services.
3. Toyota Motor manufactures cars.
4. I'd like you all to introduce yourselves, please.
5. I manage the company website.
6. I help with customer problems.
7. I'm in sales, and my job is to check customer orders.
8. I'm in the human resources department and I organize in-house training.

2.1 - Listening
2.2 Speaking 1,2 Listening 1
2.3 Reading Listening 1,2 Writing 1
2.4 Listening 2, 3
2.5 Listening

Japan Times Article - Read and write comments (at least 3 sentences).

Administration keeping close watch on yen rate

May 2

Business Venture Chapter 1

Write these English sentences, and translate to Japanese.

1. Did you have a good flight?

2. I'm sorry, I didn't catch that.

3. Would you like some coffee before we start?

4. Please proceed to gate two, where this flight is now boarding.

5. This flight has been delayed.

6. Thanks, I'll catch up with you later.

7. Can I take a message, sir?

8. I'll give him the message.

9. I need to ask you some questions for the database.

10. Who do you work for now?

11. Can I give you this form to fill out?


Module 1.1 Listening 1,2,3
Module 1.2 Listening 1
Module 1.3 Listening 1,2,3
Module 1.5 Listening

(Listening Script p.109, Answer Key p.120)

Japan Times (Read and Write Comments - 3 Sentences Minimum)
Sony asks FBI to look into data breach