Beginner Reading Lesson1-10

Read the article and have a discussion based on the following questions.

記事を読んで次の質問に応えてください。

Lesson 1:　A Day in the Park

A Day in the Park

Amy has a picture of her brothers, Ben and Luke. Ben is ten years old, and Luke is twelve. They are both smiling in the picture. Amy and her brothers like to go to the park on weekends.  They often play soccer in the park. They run and kick the ball. They have a good time in the park.

Questions

1.How old is Ben?
A) Eight  B) Ten  C) Twelve  D) Eleven

2. Do Amy and her brothers enjoy in the park?

3. What do Amy and her brothers do at the park?

4.Who are Amy’s brothers?

5.Do you like to go to the park? Why or why not? （あなたは公園に行くのが好きですか。それはなぜですか。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-5 from options a) – e).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 彼らはサッカーの試合を見ます。
  They watch a (s     ) game.

  b) エイミーは兄たちの写真を持っています。
  Amy has a (p     ) of her brothers.

  c) ベンは10歳です。
  Ben is ten (y     )(o     ).

  d) 彼らは両方ともアイスクリームが好きです。
  They (b     ) like ice cream.

  e) 私は週末にリラックスするのが好きです。
  I like to relax (o     )(w     ).

  f) 彼らは公園でサッカーをします。
  They (p     ) soccer in the park.

  g) 彼らはよく一緒に映画に行きます。
  They (o     ) go to the movies together.

Lesson 2: Jane’s Sunday

Jane’s Sunday

Jane is busy on Sundays. In the morning, she visits her grandparents. In the afternoon, she plays tennis with her friend Yumi. One day, Akira said to Jane, “Let’s go to a concert in the park”, but Jane answered, “I’m sorry. I’m usually busy on Sunday.” Then, Akira asked Jane, “Shall we play tennis together?” Jane said, “Yes, let’s. Please come to my house after lunch.”

Questions

1.What does Jane usually do on Sundays?

a) Go to a concert  b) Visit her grandparents 

c) Play soccer  d) Go to the beach

2.Is Akira a member of the tennis team?

3.Who does Jane play tennis with?

4.Why is Jane busy on Sundays?

5.What do you usually do on weekends?（あなたは週末によく何をしますか。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 彼女は毎日忙しいです。。
  She is (b　) every day.

  b) 私たちは午後に昼食を食べます。
  We have lunch (i     )(t     )(a     ).

  c) 私は友達と一緒に学校に行きます。
  I play tennis (w     ) my friend.

  d) コンサートに行こう。
  (L    ) go to a concert.

  e) 彼女はその質問に素早く答えました。
  She (a     ) the question quickly.

  f) 彼はたいてい朝にコーヒーを飲みます。

   He (u　) drinks coffee in the morning.

  g) 一緒にテニスをしよう。-はい、そうしましょう。/ いいえ、よしましょう。
  Let’s play tennis (t     ).   –   Yes, (l     ). / No, (l     )(n     ).

Lesson 3: Keiko’s Weekends.

Keiko’s Weekends

Keiko is a junior high school student in Tokyo. She loves soccer. She goes to the stadium to watch a game every Saturday. Her parents like baseball, too. They sometimes go to Tokyo Dome to watch a game on Sunday. Her father works at a bank, and her mother is an English teacher at a high school. Keiko has a brother. He is a college student. He plays tennis well. He is a member of the tennis club. Keiko sometimes plays tennis with him, but she is not very good at it.

Questions

1.What sport does Keiko love?
a) Baseball   b) Tennis   c) Soccer   d) Basketball

2.Is Keiko a high school student?

3.What does Keiko’s mother do?

4.When does Keiko go to watch soccer games?

5.What sports do you like to play or watch? Please explain why you enjoy them.

    （あなたの好きなスポーツは何ですか（するのでも見るのでも）。その理由も説明してください。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 彼はテニスクラブのメンバーです。
  He is (a     )(m     )(o     ) the tennis club.

  b) 彼はテニスが得意です。
  He (i　)(g     )(a     ) tennis.

  c) 彼はテニスを上手にプレイします。
  He plays tennis (w  ) .

  d) 彼らは時々東京ドームに行きます。
  They (s ) go to Tokyo Dome.

  e) 彼女の父は銀行で働いています。
  Her father (w      ) at a (b     ).

  f)  彼女の母は高校で英語を教えています。
  Her mother teaches English at a (h     )(s     ).

  g) 彼女は中学生です。
  She is a (j     )(h     )(s     )(s     ).

Lesson 4: Tom’s Brother’s Phone

Tom’s Brother’s Phone

Tom had a nice phone in his hand. “Is that your phone?” a friend asked.
“No, it isn’t. It’s my brother’s,” Tom said. “He always tells me, ‘Don’t use my phone!’” Tom doesn’t have his own phone, so sometimes he secretly uses his brother’s. He hopes to have his own someday.

Questions

1. What did Tom have in his hand?
  a) A book  b) A phone  c) A toy  d) A notebook

2.Does Tom have his own phone?

3. Whose phone does Tom sometimes use?

4. What does Tom want to have someday?

5.Do you have your own phone? If yes, what do you usually do with i? If no, do you want your own phone? Why or why not?（あなたは自分の電話を持っていますか。持っているなら、電話でよく何をしますか。持っていないなら、自分の電話が欲しいですか。それはなぜですか。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a)トムは素敵な自転車を持っていました。
  Tom (h　) a nice bike.

  b) 彼女は手にキャンディーを持っています。
  She has a candy (i     )(h     )(h     ).

  c) 友達が私にいくつか尋ねました。
  A friend (a　　　) me some questions.

  d) 彼はいつもみんなに親切です。
  He is (a　　　) kind to everyone.

  e) 父は私に一生懸命勉強するよう言います。
  My father (t　　　) me to study hard.

  f) その箱を開けるな！
  (D     ) open the box!

  g) 彼はいつもそのコンピューターを使います。
  He always (u　　　) the computer.

  h) 私はいつかアメリカを訪れるつもりです。
  I will visit America (s　　　).

  i) トムは自分の部屋を持つことを望んでいます。
  Tom (h     )(t     ) have his (o     ) room.

Lesson 5: Yoko’s Big Room

Yoko’s Big Room.

Yoko has a big room. She shares it with her brother, Taro. Today, Yoko’s friend, Kate, came to visit her. Kate said, “Your room is very big!” Kate saw a computer on the desk. “Is that your computer?” she asked. Yoko said, “No, it is Taro’s. I don’t have a computer.” Kate said, “I use my computer every day after dinner.” Yoko smiled and said, “After dinner, I listen to music. I like jazz music. Taro likes it, too.” Yoko pointed to a shelf. “Those CDs are mine,” she said.

Questions

1. What does Yoko and her brother share?

  a) A computer   b) A room   c) A desk   d) A book

2.Does Yoko have her own computer?

3. What does Yoko do after dinner?

4. Where did Kate see the computer?

5. What kind of music do you like to listen to？ Please explain about your favorite musician.（あなたはどんな音楽を聴くのが好きですか。あなたの好きなミュージシャンについて説明してください。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) ヨウコは大きな部屋を持っています。
  Yoko has a big (r　).

  b) ヨウコはジャズ音楽が好きだと言いました。
  Yoko (s　) that she liked jazz music.

  c) ケイトは机の上のコンピューターを見ました。
  Kate (s　) a computer on the desk.

  d) 彼女は夕食のあとに勉強します。
  She studies (a　) (d   ).

  e) 私は音楽を聞きます。
  I (l　)(t   ) music.

  f) ヨウコは棚を指さしました。
  Yoko (p　)(t    ) a shelf.

  g) 棚にかわいい人形があります。
  There is a pretty doll on the (s　).

  h) あれらは私のCDです。
  (T　) are my CDs.

  i) あれらのCDは私のものです。
  Those CDs are (m　).

Lesson 6: Shinji and His Bike

Shinji and His Bike

Shinji has a nice bike. He uses it every day. One day, his friend Akira asked, “Do you go to school by bike?” Shinji said, “No, I walk to school every day.”

After school, Shinji rides his bike to Midori Stadium. He is a member of the baseball club. Akira asked, “Do you practice baseball hard?” Shinji answered, “Yes! I practice hard every day.”

Shinji loves baseball and enjoys riding his bike. Akira thinks it sounds fun!

Questions

1.Where does Shinji practice baseball?
  a) At school   b) At Midori Stadium   c) In the park   d) At home

2.Does Shinji walk to school??

3. What sport does Shinji practice??

4. How often does Shinji ride his bike?

5. How do you usually go to school?（あなたはふだんどうやって学校に行きますか。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) ある日、私は公園で男の人を見かけました。

   (O　)(d　), I saw a man in the park.

  b) 私は自転車で学校に行きます。

   I go to school (b　)(b　).

  c) 私は毎日学校に歩いて行きます。

   I (w　)(t　)(s　) every day.

  d) 私は公園で自転車に乗ります。

  I (　) my bike in the park.

  e) 私は毎日野球を練習します。

   I (p　) baseball every day.

  f)  彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強します。

   She studies (h　) for her exams.

  g) 私はその質問に答えました。

   I (a　) the question.

  h) 私はサッカーをすることを楽しみます。

  I (e　)(p　) soccer.

  i) 私は勉強することは大切だと思います。

   I (t　) that studying is important.

  j) それは楽しそうにきこえます。

  That (s　) interesting.

Lesson ７: Jane’s New Life in Japan

Jane’s New Life in Japan

Hello! My name is Jane Smith. I am from Australia, and I am thirty-five years old. I am your new English teacher. Let’s enjoy learning English together!

I am also studying Japanese now. Japanese is difficult, but it is interesting. I study Japanese by watching anime. How do you study English? Please try my way, too!

I live near the museum. I love art, so I often visit the museum on weekends and take pictures. Do you know any good places in this city? Please tell me! I look forward to talking with you in English! Thank you.

Questions

1. How does Kate study Japanese?

  a) By reading books   b) By listening to music

  c) By watching anime   d) By talking with friends

2.Is Kate from America?

3. How old is Kate?

4. What language is Kate currently studying?

5. How do you study English?（あなたはどうやって英語を勉強しますか。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a)数学は私にとって難しいです。

  Math is (d　) for me.

  b) 歴史はとても面白いです。

  History is very (i　).

  c) 私はアニメを見て英語を勉強しています。

   I study English (b　)(w　)anime.

  d) どうやって英語を勉強しますか？

   (H　) do you study English?

  e) 彼女は毎週博物館を訪れます。

  She visits the (m　) every week.

  f) 私は東京に住んでいます。

   I (l　) in Tokyo.

  g) 私の学校は家の近くにあります。

  My school is (n　) my house.

  h) 彼は現代美術が大好きです。

  He loves modern (a　).

  i) 私はよく公園で写真を撮ります。

  I often (t　)(p　) in the park.

  j) 彼女を知っていますか？

   Do you (k　) her?

Lesson 8: A Trip to Niigata

A Trip to Niigata

Last month, I visited my grandparents in Niigata with my parents. We stayed there for three days. On the first day, my parents and I went skiing. They ski well, but I am not very good, so I was tired and went to bed early. The next day it rained a lot. My father and I went to a hotel near my grandparents’ house and swam in the pool. At night, my mother and grandparents joined us for dinner at the hotel. The food was delicious! On the last day, it was sunny, and I took pictures of the beautiful mountains. I had a great time in Niigata!

Questions

1. What did the family do on the first day in Niigata?

  a) They went swimming.   b) They went skiing.   c) They visited a museum.

2. Was the weather sunny on the second day?

3. Where did the writer and their father on the second day.

4. Who joined the writer and their father for dinner at the hotel?

5. Did you visit your grandparents’ house these days? What do you do there when you visit them?（あなたは最近祖父母の家を訪れましたか。訪れた時は何をしますか。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a)私は先月新潟に行きました。

  I went to Niigata (l　)(m　).

  b) 私たちはそこで3日間滞在しました。

  We (s　) there for three days.

  c) 私は冬にスキーをしに行きます。

   I (g　)(s　) in the winter.

  d) 私の両親はスキーが得意です。

  My parents (a　)(g　)(a　) skiing

  e) 彼女は早く起きます。

  She gets up (e　).

  f) たくさん雨が降りました。

   It rained (　)(l　).

  g) 私はプールで泳ぎました。

   I (s　) in the pool.

  h) 私たちは夜に宿題をしました。

  We did our homework (a　)(n　).

  i) 私は山の写真を撮りました。

   I (t　) pictures of the mountains.

Lesson 9: A Fun Sushi Restaurant

A Fun Sushi Restaurant

 Yesterday, I went to a sushi restaurant with my host family. I like sushi, so I was excited. We sat down, and my host father said, “You can start eating.” Many kinds of sushi were coming and going away. I was surprised. My host mother said, “Take any sushi you like.” My host sister started eating, so I took a dish too. It was delicious!

 Then, I wanted to eat an ice cream. My host sister showed me how to order with a screen. I touched a picture of ice cream, and soon, it came to me on the lane! We enjoyed our meal, and I want to go there again.

Questions

1. What did the writer do yesterday?

  a)  Went to a park  b) Went to a sushi restaurant  c) Went shopping

2. Was the writer excited to eat sushi?

3. Who did the writer go to the restaurant with?

4.How did the ice cream come after the writer ordered it?

5. What was the best restaurant you have ever been to? What did you eat there?

　（今までで一番良かったレストランはなんですか。そこで何を食べましたか。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a)昨日その店に行きました。

  I (w    ) to the store (y　).

  b)私は椅子に座りました。

  I (s　) on the chair.

  c) 庭にはいろいろな種類の花があります。

  There are (m　)(k     )(o     ) flowers in the garden.

  d) 彼女はその知らせに驚きました。

   She was (s　) at the news.

  e) 道を教えてくれますか？

  Can you (s　) me the way?

  f) 私は料理の方法を学びました。

   I learned (h　)(t     )(c　).

  g) 画面に触れてください。

  (T　) the screen.

  h) バスはすぐに来ます。

  The bus will come (s　).

  i) 私はそこにまた行きたいです。

  I want to go there (a　).

Lesson 10: A Fun Summer in Aomori

A Fun Summer in Aomori

 Last summer, I visited my uncle and aunt in Aomori. Every morning, we woke up early and went to many places. One day, my uncle took us to Mt. Hakkoda by car. It is a famous mountain in Aomori. It was rainy but we walked around and saw many beautiful flowers. We ate onigiri for lunch. My aunt made them for us. The rain stopped after lunch.

 That night, we slept in a tent and looked at the stars. There were so many stars! I can’t see many stars in my town. On the last day, my uncle and aunt had a party for me. My cousin Taro played the piano, and we sang many songs together. I had a great time in Aomori, and now I write letters to Taro. It’s fun to receive letters from him!

Questions

1. What did the writer’s cousin Taro do at the party?

  a) Played soccer   b) Played the piano   c) Danced

2. Did the writer visit their uncle and aunt last winter?

3. Where did the narrator go with his uncle?

4. Who made the onigiri for lunch?

5. What is your favorite place to visit in the summer, and why?

　（夏に訪れるのに一番好きな場所はどこですか。それはなぜですか。）

6. 次の1-8の単語の意味をa)-h)の中から選びましょう

    Choose the meaning of the following words 1-8 from options a) – h).

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7. 次の日本文に合うように空所に適語を入れましょう。

    Fill in the blanks with appropriate words to match the following Japanese sentences.

  a) 私のおばは素晴らしい料理人です。

  My (a    ) is a great cook.

  b) 青森にはたくさんの美しい場所があります。

   There are many beautiful (p　) in Aomori.

  c) 私のおじは私を山に連れて行ってくれました。

   My uncle (t　) me (t     ) the mountain.

  d)私たちは車で公園に行きました。

  We went to the park (b　)(c     ).

  e) 私は山をハイキングするのが大好きです。

   I love hiking in the (m　).

  f) 私たちはパーティーで歌を歌いました。

  We (s　) songs at the party.

  g) 私は彼からの手紙を受け取りました。

   I (r　) a letter from him.

  h) 私は毎月おじに手紙を書きます。

  I (w     ) a (l　) to my uncle every month.