1a.

That’s what happens when you fail a big test.

Match the pictures with the sentences. The sentences show the reason for the situations in each picture. Look at example H / I: H: Saya looks really disappointed. I: That’s what happens when you fail a big test. →

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____ don’t drive carefully.

____ wake up one hour late.

____ keep making mistakes at work.

____ miss the train in the morning.

____ use the computer too much.

____ fly off your skateboard.

____ forget your girlfriend's birthday.

____ marry a lazy person.

____ break the law.

____ lose (the game).

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1b. Now write the sentences in the appropriate blanks based on context. Every sentence should start with “(Well,) that’s what happens when you...”

1. The boss is screaming at Dave again. _________________________________________________________ 2. Look over there. There’s a truck on top of a car. _________________________________________________________ 3. It’s not fair. Why does Fiona have to do all the housework? _________________________________________________________ 4. Why is the coach so angry? _________________________________________________________ 5. Why do Steven’s eyes always hurt? _________________________________________________________ 6. Why is Billy’s arm in a cast? _________________________________________________________ 7. Why is that police officer arresting that guy? _________________________________________________________ 8. Why is Mark running down the street? _________________________________________________________ 9. Why is Stan freaking out? _________________________________________________________ 10. Why is Pam so angry with Jim? _________________________________________________________

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My English teacher is very kind. That’s what I like most about her.

それが私が彼女の一番好きなところです。

Conversation: J: Japanese food is delicious and healthy. K: I know. That’s what I like most about Japan.

Look at the short conversation below. 2a.

The ALTs below all live and work in the Tohoku area. What do they like about Japan? What do they dislike? What surprised or shocked them when they first came here? What impressed them? Read the sentences below to find out.

7. I like all the festivals that Japan has.

1. Japan is very safe.

2. But there are too many

earthquakes.

3. And it’s so noisy during

elections.

4. Also, the food is expensive,

especially fruits like raspberries

and grapes.

5. But Japan has really fast

Internet.

6. There’s a lot of nature here in the

Tohoku area.

Next, fill the blanks on the next page with “That’s what...” + phrases from the table. The left column contains positive things about Japan while the right column contains negative things. Decide which phrase to use based on the context of each conversation. The words in bold are helpful hints.

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1. Claudia Japan is very safe. Monique I know. _________________________________________.

2. Monique But there are too many earthquakes. Sandra Yeah. _________________________ about living in Japan.

3. Sandra And it’s so noisy during elections. Abby I know. _________________________________________

4. Abby Me, neither. Also, the food is expensive, especially fruits like raspberries and grapes. Bobby Yeah. _______________________ when I first came here.

5. Bobby But Japan has really fast Internet. Kristen I know. _________________________________________ The technology is so advanced.

6. Kristen Personally, I like all the nature that Japan has. Bobby Yeah. _______________________ when I first came here. I thought that every city was crowded like Tokyo.

7. Bobby I like all the festivals that the Tohoku area has. Claudia Me, too. _________________________________________ My favorite festival is Tanabata.

That’s what...

...I enjoy most about Sendai ...I don’t like about Japan

..impresses me ...worries me most

...I like most about this country ...shocked me

...surprised me

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