Exam Prep
【Tutor Guide】Intermediate – Lesson 5

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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.

(Script)

One afternoon on the train, a young man sat near me, busy with his smartphone and not paying attention to others. When the train stopped at the next station, he suddenly stood up, took a bag from the rack, and got off. After the doors closed, I saw him through the window, giving the bag to an elderly woman who forgot it.

A_2
What did the young man do after he got off the train?
a. He gave the bag to an elderly woman.
b. He left the bag on the train.
c. He gave the bag to another passenger.
d. He took the bag home with him.
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer

(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “a. He gave the bag to an elderly woman. “
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.

Part B Listening & Description Practice
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 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 hair.

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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 action.

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B_3
I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) The girl with long hair is Kathy. She is holding a book in her arm.

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 3 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 3 for two reasons.
First, the girl has long hair.
Second, she is holding a book in her arm.

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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 how the number of internet users has changed over time. What can we learn from this graph? Please read the information silently. I will give you one minute to read.

The graph shows the number of internet users from 1990 to 2020. The X-axis shows the years. The Y-axis shows the number of internet users, starting from 100 million to 4 billion.
(Wait for one minute for the customer to read silently.)

C_2
1. In which year did the number of internet users reach 2 billion?
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 number of internet users reached 2 billion in the year 2010.
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2. How many internet users were there in 2015?
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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In 2015, there were 3 billion internet users.
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3. Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph.
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 the number of internet users increased a lot from 2010 to 2015.

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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 member of an international club at your school, and you plan to travel to European countries this summer. You have several options for places to visit during your trip.
(Wait for one minute for the customer to read silently.)

D_2
1. Both the museum and the university …
a. are free to visit and offer historical insights.
b. have exhibits about Europe and are open until 9:00 pm.
c. charge no admission and provide multilingual explanations.
d. offer cultural performances and historical tours.
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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a. Both the museum and the university are free to visit and offer historical insights.”
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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 hours and admission details, both the museum and the university are free to visit and offer historical insights. So, I think a 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
Katy
Gab, do you have any plans for the weekend?
Gab
I’m going mountain climbing with some friends on Saturday. Do you want to come?
Katy
Thank you, but I’m staying at home. I’m not an outdoorsy person.
Gab
You could make an exception. Climbing mountains is an incredible experience. You’re out in the open, surrounded by nature. Also, it’s good exercise.
Katy
I’d rather just go to the gym if I want to exercise. It only takes an hour, and I feel pleasant and refreshed afterward.
Gab
Yes, but the gym isn’t a real challenge. Climbing mountains forces you to push yourself to your limits.
Katy
Maybe, but to me, it seems too unsafe.
Gab
Not at all. Cars or even stairs injure way more people than mountains.
Katy
I guess we’re different, then.
Gab
That’s true. Anyway, I have to get ready now. See you next time!
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 mountain climbing.
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2. Between Katy and Gab, 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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Gab agrees with the topic.
Katy 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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It is an incredible experience to climb mountains because you’re out in the open, surrounded by nature.
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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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Mountain climbing seems too unsafe.
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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 mountain climbing is an incredible experience?

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 enjoy outdoor activities like mountain climbing or hiking? Why or why not?
What is a challenging activity you have done recently? How did you feel about it?
Have you ever faced a situation where you had to push yourself to your limits?
F_3
Answer: