Lesson 32 Samurai Warriors
Topic Question: “Who was a famous samurai warrior in Japan, and what did he do?”
▮ Try Answering the Question Yourself
Consider renowned samurai warriors from Japanese history and their contributions, achievements, or the legendary tales associated with them.
▮ Sample Answer
“One famous samurai warrior in Japan was Miyamoto Musashi. He was known for his dual-bladed swordsmanship and undefeated record in duels. Musashi also wrote ‘The Book of Five Rings,’ a classic on strategy and combat.”
▮ Words to Learn and Their Meanings about Sample Answer
－Pronounce the Words Correctly (Pronunciation Training) + Make Sentences Using the Words Instantly
- Samurai (侍): A member of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan.
- Swordsmanship (剣術): The skills of fighting with a sword.
- Duels (決闘): Contests with deadly weapons between two people, following a formal procedure.
- Strategy (戦略): A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
- Combat (戦闘): Fighting between armed forces.
▮ Answer the Instructor’s Questions Based on the Sample Answer
- Who was Miyamoto Musashi?
- What is Miyamoto Musashi famous for?
- What did Miyamoto Musashi write?
▮ Mastering Middle School English Grammar
must
A: We use must when we believe that something is true.
● You worked 10 hours today. You must be tired.
● My brother has worked at your company for years. You must know him.
We use must not when we believe that something is not true.
● The phone rang eight times and Karen didn’t answer. She must not be at home
● Carlos takes the bus everywhere. He must not have a car.
B: Must has another meaning. You must do something = 1t is necessary to do it.
● You must be careful with this knife. It’s very sharp.
● Workers must wear safety glasses at this machine.
For the past (yesterday, last week, etc.), we use had to. . . (not must).
● They were in a dangerous situation. They had to be careful.
(not They must be careful.)
● We had to wear safety glasses when we visited the facrory last week .
(not We muse wear)
You must not do somethmg = 1t 1s necessary not to do it; it is the wrong thing to do.
● Bicyclists must not ride on the sidewalk.
(= they must ride in the street)
Example Sentences:
- Musashi must have been extremely disciplined to master his swordsmanship. (Believing something is true based on evidence or reasoning.)
- Musashi must not have feared his opponents, given his undefeated record. (Believing something is not true based on evidence or reasoning.)
- To become a samurai like Musashi, one must practice daily. (Expressing necessity.)
- During his time, Musashi had to travel extensively for his duels. (Expressing necessity in the past.)
Make Sentences Based on the Above Example Sentences Yourself:
