英語4技能対策

Lesson 9  Japanese Television Shows


Lesson 9  Japanese Television Shows


Topic Question: “Do you watch any Japanese TV shows or variety shows? Which one do you recommend?”


▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Think about Japanese TV shows or variety shows you know or have watched. What makes them unique or enjoyable?


▮ Sample Answer
“I watch a Japanese variety show called ‘Gaki no Tsukai’. It’s very funny and creative. The challenges and games make me laugh a lot. I recommend it to everyone who enjoys humor and fun competitions.”


▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer

Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly


  1. Variety show (バラエティショー): A TV program with a mix of comedy sketches, music performances, and other entertainments.
  2. Challenges (挑戦): Tasks or problems that test a person’s abilities.
  3. Games (ゲーム): Structured forms of play, often undertaken for entertainment.
  4. Laugh (笑う): To make sounds with your voice, usually while smiling, because something is funny.
  5. Competitions (競争): Events where people try to win by being the best, the fastest, etc.


▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer

  1. What kind of Japanese TV show do you watch?
  2. Why do you find ‘Gaki no Tsukai’ enjoyable?
  3. Can you mention a specific segment or game from ‘Gaki no Tsukai’ that you found particularly funny?


▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar

I have.. . and I’ve got…


A:  You can say I have or I’ve got, he has or he’s got:


B:  I don’t have / I haven’t got, etc. (negative)


I have a bike, but I don’t have a car. or I’ve got a bike, but I haven’t got a car.
Mr. and Mrs. Harris don’t have any children. or … haven’t got any children.
It’s a nice house, but it doesn’t have a garage. or … it hasn’t got a garage.


C:  Do you have … ? / Have you got ..? etc. (questions)

Do you have a camera? or Have you got a camera?
Does Helen have a car? or Has Helen got a car?
What kind of car does she have? or What kind of car has she got?


Example Sentences:
I have a favorite Japanese TV show. / I’ve got a favorite Japanese TV show.
I don’t have a preference for any particular genre. / I haven’t got a preference for any particular genre.
Do you have a Japanese TV show you like? / Have you got a Japanese TV show you like?


Make Sentences based on the above Example Sentences Yourself: