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You and your coworker are planning to hang out this weekend.

Find some good hangout spots and decide which spot matches your and your coworker’s interests best.

IN THIS LESSON, YOU WILL

1. Read a list of new hangout spots.
2. Compare two hangout spots.
3. Talk about your and your coworker’s interests and choose a hangout spot that matches them.

PRACTICE

STEP A EXERCISE

Choose the correct answer.

1. _____ novel by J.K. Brown did you read, The Old Tree or Run to You?

  • What
  • Which

 

2. Alex _____ play the piano. He’s really good.

  • can
  • can’t

 

3. Naoko is _____.

  • more good
  • better

 

4. Tokyo Tower is _____.

  • famous tall
  • famous and tall

 

5. Fred is terrible at baseball, but Danny is _____.

  • more terrible
  • terribler

STEP B EXERCISE

The underlined expressions are close but not quite correct. Correct them.

  1. I can sing well. I don’t have a good voice.
  2. The staff at the restaurant are friendly, nice, beautiful.
  3. You like the Eagles? The Kings are more strong.
  4. What book do you want to buy, the old book or the new book?

MISSION

Challenge 1

You and your coworker decided to hang out this weekend, so you’re looking up ideas for new hangout spots on your way to work.


Read an online article about some popular local places.

Remember?

  • adjectives

Cool New Hangout Spots

Looking for a new place to hang out? Check out these great popular hangout spots in the downtown area.

Books and Coffee  
Books and Coffee is a popular spot for bookworms and coffee lovers. Enjoy good books, delicious coffee, and some quiet time for yourself at this big, modern bookstore and café.

71 Music House
71 Music House has a cool, unique design. All of the tables and chairs are antiques from the 1800s! This busy music bar has live music every night.

Mega Sports Center
Mega Sports Center is on the third floor of the Chuo Shopping Center. You can play fun indoor sports such as bowling, billiards, ping pong, badminton, and simulation golf.

COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

  1. What can you enjoy at Books and Coffee?
    • good books, delicious coffee, and some quiet time
    • new books, expensive coffee, and a nice movie
  2. What does 71 Music House have every night?
    • dance competitions
    • live music
  3. What sports can you play at Mega Sports Center?
    • basketball, billiards, tennis, bowling, and golf simulation
    • ping pong, billiards, badminton, bowling, and simulation golf

Challenge 2

During a break at work, you’re talking with your coworker about your plans for the weekend.


Tell him/her about the article you read online this morning. Then, compare two of the hangout spots.

Remember?

  • adjectives
  • -er, more

Challenge 3

You and your coworker can’t decide which hangout spot to go to this weekend, so you agreed to go to the spot that best matches your interests.
Answer your coworker’s questions about your interests. Ask your coworker about his/her interests too.

Remember?

  • which/what
  • can

FEEDBACK

Find some good hangout spots and decide which spot matches your and your coworker’s interests best.

MISSION ACHIEVEMENT

  • 4
    Very Good

    Could complete the task with ease

  • 3
    Good

    Could complete the task with some clarifications

  • 2
    Fair

    Could complete the task with additional instructions

  • 1
    Poor

    Could somehow complete the task with difficulty

PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK