Understanding Contextual Clues in Sentences

The video tutorial introduces Unit 1, focusing on listening and pronunciation exercises. It provides instructions for identifying changes in sounds while listening to a CD. The tutorial includes various phrases for practice, encouraging learners to write down the sounds they hear. The session concludes with a summary of the practice.

What is the first step in the listening and pronunciation exercise?

• Write down the sentences you hear.

• Underline the parts where the sound changes.

• Repeat the sentences out loud.

• Translate the sentences into English.

What does the speaker say after 'お腹すいたーーー'?

• I want to eat something.

• There is nothing in the fridge.

• I am very hungry.

• Let's start the exercise.

Which sentence indicates confusion about a problem?

• Leave that book as it is.

• I don't understand this problem at all.

• I can't eat that much.

• It's raining heavily, so I decided to take the bus.

What does the speaker decide to do because of the heavy rain?

• Take the bus.

• Cancel the plans.

• Stay at home.

• Walk to the destination.

What is the speaker's reaction to the heat inside the house?

• They turn on the air conditioner.

• They decide to go outside.

• They complain about the heat.

• They change their clothes.