Exam Prep
Beginner – Lesson 1

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Part A Listening
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A_1
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in [PART A_1] the tutor guide, which are in red font.)
Hints
coach 監督
praise me for … （私の）…をほめる
leadership （物事の）中心となって行動する力
discussion 話し合い
overall 全体として
A_2
What is her attitude toward school activities?
a. She is nervous about the next exam.
b. She feels like there is a problem with her leadership.
c. She is very happy with school activities.
d. She feels tired after a long basketball practice.
Answer:
Hints
attitude 態度 　　　　　　
toward … …に対する
nervous 緊張して、不安な
Part B Listening & Description
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B_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　similar　似ている
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　difference　違い

B_2
1. Look at pictures 1, 2 and 3, 4. Look at where the girl is sitting. What is the difference between them?
Answer: In pictures 1 and 2, she is sitting on a ________.
In pictures __ and __, she is sitting on the lawn*.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*lawn　芝生
2. Look at pictures 1, 3 and 2, 4. Look at what the girl is doing. What is the difference between them?
Answer: In pictures 1 and 3, she is ___________ to music.
In pictures 2 and 4, she is ___________ a book.
B_3
3. I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in [PART B_3] the tutor guide, which are in red font.)

B_4
3. Which picture matches the script?
Answer: I think picture ___ matches the script.
4. Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose.
Answer: I chose picture ___ because the script said “sitting on a ______” and “__________ to music.” Only picture ___ matches the script.
Part C Reading Graph
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C_1
Look at the graph below. It shows the results of a survey asking companies in the U.S. and Japan about the role of AI in the workplace. What can we learn from this graph? Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
It shows … …であることを示す 　　　　　　
result of a survey 調査結果
role 役割
workplace 職場

Hints
Make up for labor shortage　人手不足を補う
Decrease existing workforce　既存従業員の削減
Improve operational effciency　業務効率の向上
Increase value of existing operations　既存業務の価値を高める
Create new operations to add value　付加価値を高めるために新しい運用を作る

C_2
1. What role of AI has the highest percentage in the U.S.?
Answer: Improve _____________________ has the highest percentage in the U.S.
2. What role of AI has the highest percentage in Japan?
Answer: Decrease ______________________________ has the highest percentage in Japan.
3. Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph using numbers.
Answer: According to the graph, the top AI role in the U.S. is “Improve ______________________________”. It’s about ____ percent.
On the other hand, in Japan, the top AI role is “Decrease _________________________.” It’s ___ percent.
It shows there is a difference in the top roles of AI between the two countries.
Hints
highest 最も高い 　　　　　　
On the other hand 一方
Part D Reading Information
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D_1
You are a student council officer. At a council meeting, it was decided to replace the printer, and you are in charge of purchasing it. You need to compare several printers online. Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read it.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
a student council officer 生徒会役員 　　　　　　
it was decided to … …することが決定した
replace 交換する、買い替える
in charge of … ..を担当する
purchase 購入する
compare 比較する

Hints
delivery time 納期 　　　　　　
per … …あたり
approximately およそ
come with … …付き
unknown 不明の
lack of stock 在庫切れ
repair warranty 修理保証

D_2
1. If you are looking for a printer that can print in black ink for less than 3 cents per sheet and has the fastest delivery, which printer will you choose?
Answer:
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　less than ～　～以下
2. Which parts of the information make you think that?
Answer: Looking at ___________ per sheet, numbers 1, 2, and 3 can print in black ink for less than 3 cents per sheet.
Compare the ________ times of those three printers, _________ has the fastest delivery.
So, I think “__________” is the correct answer.
Part E Reading the Discussion & Your Opinion
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E_1
Two people are having a conversation about a topic where they have differing opinions. Please read the entire dialogue aloud.
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*differing opinions　異なる意見
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*entire　すべて
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E_2
Sonny:
 Hi, Nicky. You know, my brother, Harry, has been telling me that he wants a smartphone.
Nicky:
 Really, Sonny? He’s only ten years old. It’s not yet time for him to have one.
Sonny:
 Maybe, but I think there are some functions that will be helpful for children and their families.
Nicky:
 Do you mean that it will be easy for him to contact his family and friends?
Sonny:
 Yes. Another one is GPS, which allows parents to see where their kids are so that they don’t worry so much.
Nicky:
 Although it may be useful, I’m still worried about allowing kids to use smartphones. You know, children should not use the Internet.
Sonny:
 I know what you mean.
Nicky:
 Using smartphones should be controlled by adults to prevent trouble in the future.
Sonny:
 You are correct. We should teach them how to use smartphones safely.
function　機能
mean …　…という意味
contact　連絡をとる
GPS　居場所がわかるシステム
allow　可能にする、許す
although …　…だけれども
adult　大人
prevent　防ぐ
safely　安全に

E_3
1. What are they talking about?
Answer: They are talking about children having _____________.
2. Between Nicky and Sonny, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic?
Agree: _______ agrees with the topic.
Disagree: _______ disagrees with the topic.
3. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic?
Answer: It will be ______ for him to contact his family and friends.
4. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic?
Answer: Children should not use ____________.
5. If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point?
Answer: I think ______________________ is a good point.
Example:
– Being able to contact someone anywhere　どこでも連絡が取れること
– Improving IT literacy　ITを活用する能力を向上させること
　
6. If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer: I think ______________________ is a bad point.
Example:
– Spending too much time on the phone　スマホに時間を使いすぎること
– The risk of being involved in accidents by visiting dangerous websites　危険なウェブサイトにより事故に巻き込まれるリスク
　
7. Finally, please tell me your own opinion. What do you think about the topic?
Children having smartphones.
Answer: I agree. / I disagree.
Because ____________________________________.
Part F One More Challenge! Listening
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F_1
I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
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F_2
What are they going to do next?
a. Buy some kitchen tools.
b. Find an online gift store.
c. Give Kate lots of pictures.
d. Choose a plate and a book.
Answer:
Hints
a cookbook 料理本 　　　　　　
a plate お皿
Part G One More Challenge! Listening & Description
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G_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
Hints
shape 形 　　　　　　
a tote bag トートバッグ
a backpack リュック

G_2
1. Look at pictures 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 3?
Answer: The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the _______.
Picture 1 is a ____________.
Picture 3 is a ____________.
2. Look at pictures 3 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 3 and 4?
Answer: The difference between pictures 3 and 4 is the prints.
Picture 3 has a ( teddy bear / flower ) printed on it.
Picture 4 has a ( teddy bear / flower ) printed on it.
G_3
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in the tutor guide, which are in red font.)

G_4
3. Which picture matches the script?
Answer: I think picture ____ matches the script.
4. Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose.
Answer: I chose picture ___ for two reasons. First, it has a ( teddy bear / flower) printed on it. It looks like Sally’s favorite. Second, it should be a ( tote bag / backpack ), so she can use both hands while carrying it.
Part H One More Challenge! Reading Information
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H_1
You are a student council officer. At a council meeting, it was decided to replace the printer, and you are in charge of purchasing it. You need to compare several printers online. Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)

H_2
1. Both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 …
a. are cheaper than the other printers, but lack stock
b. are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty
c. can be purchased for less than $350 and can print in color
d. can print only in black ink and be repaired for free forever
Answer:
2. Which parts of the information make you think that?
Answer: Looking at the prices and warranties, both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are __________ than other printers and _______ with a warranty. So, I think ___ is the correct answer.
Hints
Part I Free Talk
I_1
Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

friend

I_2
What subject do you like?
What subject do you not like?
Who is your best friend? Tell me about him/her.
I_3
Answer: