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Part A Listening
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A_1
I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in [PART A_1] the tutor guide, which is in red font.)
A_2
What does the woman plan to do next?
| a. | Study for more tests. |
| b. | Go home early and get some rest. |
| c. | Drink coffee to stay awake. |
| d. | Meet friends after school. |
| Answer: |
Hints
| stay awake | 起きている |
Part B Listening & Description Practice
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B_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
Hints
| on the front/back | 前に/後ろに | |
B_2
| 1. | Look at pictures 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 3? |
| Answer: |
In picture 1, the bicycle has ______ basket on the back. In picture 3, the bicycle has ______ baskets on the front and ______. |
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| 2. | Look at pictures 2 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 2 and 4? |
| Answer: |
In picture 2, the bicycle has ______ basket on the ________. In picture 4, the bicycle has ______ basket. |
B_3
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in [PART B_3] the tutor guide, which is 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 bicycle has _____ baskets. The script said to put luggage on the _______ and _______. |
Part C Reading a Graph
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C_1
Look at the graph below. It shows the percentage of electric vehicles from the total vehicle sales in different countries. What can we learn from this graph? Please read the information silently. I will give you one minute to read.
(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
| hint1 | JP1 |
| hint2 | JP2 |
| hint3 | JP3 |
| hint4 | JP4 |
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C_2
| 1. | What can we learn about the countries with the highest electric vehicle sales? |
| Answer: | Most of the countries with the highest electric vehicle sales are from _______. |
| 2. | Which country has the lowest percentage of electric vehicles in total vehicle sales? |
| Answer: | _______ has the lowest percentage of electric vehicles in total vehicle sales, with 4.4%. |
| 3. | Based on the answers to Questions 1 and 2, what can we see about electric vehicle sales in Europe and Asia? |
| Answer: | The graph shows that most countries with high electric vehicle sales are from ______, while ______, from Asia, has the lowest percentage of electric vehicle sales. |
Hints
| hint1 | JP1 |
| hint2 | JP2 |
Part D Reading Information
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D_1
You are studying about international dishes. Your teacher asked you to do research on how to cook using herbs. You find a website and read it so you can learn the best way to use them. 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 lemongrass and dill… |
| a. | are good with ethnic dishes |
| b. | have strong smells and flavors |
| c. | must be heated before cooking |
| d. | are the fresher, the better |
| Answer: | |
| 2. | Which parts of the information make you think that? |
| Answer: |
Looking at the better ways to eat in both descriptions. For lemongrass, _______ is recommended because dried tastes different than _______. For dill, it is mentioned that _______ is not a substitute for fresh. |
Hints
| ethnic dishes | エスニック料理 |
| be heated | 加熱される |
| description | 説明 |
Part E Reading the Discussion and Sharing 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.
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(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)
E_2
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Elena
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Do you plan to buy a car, Stephen? |
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Stephen
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Yes. I’ll be starting work in two months, and I am considering driving myself. |
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Elena
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Oh, no! You’d better think twice. A car is expensive. |
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Stephen
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I know. That’s why I’m thinking of buying a used car. |
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Elena
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It’s not just the cost. I mean, there are additional expenses such as parking, gasoline, taxes, insurance, and maintenance. |
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Stephen
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I hadn’t thought about those things. |
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Elena
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Besides, your office is downtown. The subway is much faster than driving there. |
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Stephen:
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You are right. Driving to work is not a good idea. But I still want to buy a car. |
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Elena
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Why don’t you share a car? It is ideal for people who need a car right away and for a limited time. |
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Stephen
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Now I have another option. I can’t decide whether to buy one or not. |
E_3
| 1. | What are they talking about? | |
| Answer: | They are talking about __________. | |
| 2. | Between Elena and Stephen, 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: | That’s why I’m thinking of __________. |
| 4. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic? |
| Answer: | A car has __________ such as parking, gasoline, taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. |
| 5. | If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point? |
| Answer: | I think ______________________ is a good point. |
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| 6. | If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point? | |
| Answer: | I think ______________________ is a bad point. |
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| 7. | Finally, please tell me your own opinion. What do you think about the topic? Buying a Car |
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| Answer: | I agree. / I disagree. Because ____________________________________. |
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.)
F_2
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What is your favorite holiday? How do you usually celebrate holidays? Where do you usually spend your holidays? |
F_3
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