English Lesson (Listening and Speaking, B2): "Prevent Umbrella Accidents - Safety Advice for Busy Streets and Train Stations"

Topic: "Umbrellas"
Vocabulary

A. POSE (verb) — cause or create (a risk or danger)

• French: causer / constituer
• Spanish: causar
• Korean: (위험을) 일으키다
• Japanese: （危険を）引き起こす（ひきおこす）
• Chinese: 造成

B. CARELESSLY — without being careful

• French: sans précaution / de manière négligente
• Spanish: sin cuidado
• Korean: 부주의하게
• Japanese: 不注意に（ふちゅういに）
• Chinese: 不小心地

C. BUMP INTO — hit someone by accident

• French: rentrer dans
• Spanish: chocar con
• Korean: 부딪히다
• Japanese: ぶつかる
• Chinese: 撞上

D. POINTED TIP — sharp end of something

• French: pointe
• Spanish: punta afilada
• Korean: 뾰족한 끝
• Japanese: 尖った先（とがったさき）
• Chinese: 尖端

E. INJURE (verb) — hurt someone physically

• French: blesser
• Spanish: herir
• Korean: 다치게 하다
• Japanese: 傷つける（きずつける）
• Chinese: 伤害

F. COMMUTERS — people going to work

• French: les navetteurs
• Spanish: los viajeros diarios
• Korean: 통근자
• Japanese: 通勤者（つうきんしゃ）
• Chinese: 通勤者

G. HORIZONTALLY — side to side direction

• French: horizontalement
• Spanish: horizontalmente
• Korean: 수평으로
• Japanese: 水平に（すいへいに）
• Chinese: 水平地

H. SHARED PUBLIC SPACES — places for everyone together

• French: espaces publics partagés
• Spanish: espacios públicos compartidos
• Korean: 공유된 공공장소
• Japanese: 共有の公共スペース（きょうゆうのこうきょうスペース）
• Chinese: 公共共享空间

Guide Questions
1. What does the speaker say about the dangers of umbrellas?
2. What does the speaker say about Tokyo?
3. What does the speaker say in the end?

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TRANSCRIPT

Carrying an umbrella can pose safety risks if handled carelessly, especially in crowded areas like busy streets or train stations. People may accidentally bump into others, and the pointed tip of an umbrella could even injure someone’s eye. On rainy days, wet umbrellas can create slippery floors, increasing the chance of falls. In Tokyo, a public manners poster in a subway station encourages commuters to handle umbrellas with care. It advises against opening them too quickly or carrying them horizontally. The message also reminds people to close their umbrellas before entering trains or buildings. These small actions help prevent accidents and promote a more respectful and comfortable environment for everyone in shared public spaces. (114 words)

 

Discussion

1. How often do you use an umbrella in your daily life?
2. you prefer to use an umbrella or a raincoat when it is raining? Why?
3. What kind of umbrella do you usually buy? Can you describe it?
4. What color umbrella do you like the most? Why? Do you prefer umbrellas with patterns or solid colors?
5. If you could design your ideal umbrella, what features would it have?
6. Are there any traditional or cultural meanings associated with umbrellas in your country?
7. In some countries, umbrellas are used for protection from the sun. Is that common where you live?
8. In some cultures, especially in African traditions, black umbrellas are believed to attract evil or bad energy. Are there any umbrella-related superstitions in your country?
9. Have you ever had a funny experience with an umbrella?
10. How do you feel about transparent umbrellas? Do they look stylish to you?

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