Exam Prep
【Tutor Guide】Intermediate – Lesson 3

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– Follow the instructions in all parts, which are in red font.
Part A Listening
A_1
I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read the script aloud once, including each character’s name in the dialogue.

(Script; read along with character names)

Alex: Kate’s birthday is coming up. What do you think we should give her as a gift?

Saki: Perhaps a lovely cookbook with lots of pictures would be a good idea.
Alex: Nice. We could also get something nice to serve her cooking on so that she can show it off on social media.
Saki: That’s an excellent idea! Let’s search for a pretty one, and maybe we can find a book to go with it.

A_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:
Tutor: Review the answer

(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. Choose a plate and a book.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.

Part B One More Challenge! Listening & Description
B_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.

B_2
1. Look at pictures 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 3?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the shape.

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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.

2. Look at pictures 3 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 3 and 4?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 3 and 4 is the prints.

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B_3
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) Look. He looks like Sally’s favorite teddy bear, and she can still use both hands while carrying it. That one is perfect for her.

B_4
3. Which picture matches the script?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I think picture 4 matches the script.
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4. Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose.
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 4 for two reasons.
First, it has a teddy bear printed on it. It looks like Sally’s favorite.
Second, it should be a backpack, so she can use both hands while carrying it.

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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.

Part C Reading a Graph
C_1
Look at the graph below. It shows the relationship between happiness and health. What can we learn from this graph? Please read the information silently. I will give you one minute to read.

Research suggests that happiness can greatly impact both mental and physical health. The graph below illustrates this relationship. The X-axis represents happiness levels, ranging from low to high. The Y-axis represents health scores, ranging from 0 to 50.
(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)

C_2
1. When people have a low health score, is their happiness level high or low?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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When people have a low health score, their happiness level is low.
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2. When people have a high happiness level, is their health score high or low?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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When people have a high happiness level, their health score is high.
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3. When people have a high happiness level, is their health score high or low?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The graph shows that as happiness levels increase, health scores increase.

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You did a great job reading and describing the graph!
Let’s move on to the next.

Part D Reading Information
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 one minute to read.
(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)

D_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:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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b. Both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty.”
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
2. Which parts of the information make you think that?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Looking at the prices and warranties, both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are cheaper than other printers and come with a warranty. So, I think b is the correct answer.

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Part E Reading the Discussion & Sharing Your Opinion
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
(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)

E_2
Nadia
Hey, John. Are you still reading books?
John
Hello, Nadia. I know it might seem old-fashioned, but I can’t help it.
Nadia
Reading books is not necessary to learn things in the twenty-first century. You can look up anything you want online.
John
I read books for many reasons, not just to learn new things. I enjoy the feel of it.
Nadia
Hmm… I don’t get it. What do you mean?
John
Well, I feel like I’m really reading. It’s different when I read something on a screen.
Nadia
Oh, I got it! You’re saying you love the feel of paper books.
John
Yes, it’s a completely different experience from reading an e-book.
Nadia
Ah, I see. But that’s something my grandparents would say.
John
Maybe, it is.
E_3
1. What are they talking about?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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They are talking about paper books versus e-books.
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2. Between Nadia and John, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic?
Agree:
Disagree:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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John agrees with the topic.
Nadia disagrees with the topic.

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3. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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He enjoys the feel of reading a real book.
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4. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic?
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Reading books is not necessary in the twenty-first century.
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5. If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point?
Answer:
Example:
insert hint if needed
insert hint if needed
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)

 
6. If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer:
Example:
insert hint if needed
insert hint if needed
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
 
7. Finally, please tell me your own opinion. Do you agree or disagree that reading real books gives a better experience than reading e-books?

Answer: I agree. / I disagree.
Because ____________________________________.

Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
Part F Free Talk
F_1
Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

friend

F_2
Do you read books or e-books in your free time? Why do you like (or not like) reading books?
How do these books make you feel? Do they make you feel relaxed, curious, or inspired?
Can reading books help you in the future?
F_3
Answer: