1. | What is your name? |
2. | What is the biggest environmental problem in your country? |
3. | What do you think is the cause of this problem? |
4. | How do you think this problem can be solved? |
5. | Do you help in solving this problem? How? |
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2. | |
3. | |
4. | |
5. |
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.
1. | What is your name? |
2. | What is the biggest environmental problem in your country? |
3. | What do you think is the cause of this problem? |
4. | How do you think this problem can be solved? |
5. | Do you help in solving this problem? How? |
My tutor’s name is | |
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
Nicky: | It’s almost summer vacation. Are you excited? |
Kevin: | Yes, I am. I look forward to our beach trip. |
Nicky: | Oh, but it always rains heavily in the afternoon. |
Kevin: | I know, climate change is really getting worse. |
Nicky: | I think so. By the way, do you know what causes climate change? |
Kevin: | One of its causes is air pollution from power plants. |
Nicky: | The government should control the power plants to reduce air pollution. |
Kevin: | I agree. Air pollution has been the biggest environmental problem in our country for years now. |
1. | What is one of the causes of climate change? |
Answer: | |
2. | Why does Nicky think the government should control the power plants? |
Answer: | |
3. | What is the biggest environmental problem in their country? |
Answer: |
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.
1. | Tutor: | What does it take to become a professor of environmental studies? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student: | You need to ____________ a deep understanding of environmental issues. |
a. | be | ||
b. | being | ||
c. | having | ||
d. | have |
2. | Tutor: | We conducted a study on the effects of air pollution on human health. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student: | That sounds interesting. For sure, your research ____________ a lot to the health organization. |
a. | will contributing | ||
b. | will be contributed | ||
c. | will contribute | ||
d. | contributes |
3. | Tutor: | I have been so interested in the recycling project of the Science Club, but I don’t know how I can join. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student: | That’s good to hear. You may go to the Science Department and ____________ the registration form. |
a. | fill in | ||
b. | treat to | ||
c. | draw down | ||
d. | deal with |
4. | Tutor: | I think the waste management project has been effective. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student: | I agree. People have __________ more responsible in throwing their waste. |
a. | have become | ||
b. | became | ||
c. | become | ||
d. | becoming |
5. | Tutor: | What can you say about organic gardening? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student: | I think it is ____________ to the environment and to our health. |
a. | awful | ||
b. | hopeful | ||
c. | wonderful | ||
d. | helpful |
1. | Do you think environmental problems are a big issue? |
Answer: | |
2. | What do you think is the main cause of environmental problems? |
Answer: | |
3. | Do you think people in your country take enough actions to save the environment? |
Answer: | |
4. | As a student, what can you do to save the Earth? |
Answer: | |
5. | Do you think environmental problems will get worse in the future? |
Answer: | |
6. | How can we solve the environmental problems? |
Answer: | |
7. | Do you think technology is destroying the environment? |
Answer: |
1. | d |
2. | c |
3. | a |
4. | c |
5. | d |
[TOEFL] Task2_Exercise1
Grammar|英文法Lesson4 : 人称代名詞 (We – They)
In this material, you will learn how to use We and They in sentences.
友達と私はコンピューターの会社で働いています。
We are programmers.
私たちはプログラマーです。
We are making computer programs.
私たちはコンピューターのプログラムを作っています。
私の父と彼の友達は学校で働いています。
They are teachers.
彼らは先生です。
They are teaching children.
彼らは子供たちに教えています。
友達と私は_______で働いています。
We are _______.
私たちは_______です。
We are ________.
私たちは_______です。
先生の友達と先生は_______で働いています。
They are _______.
彼らは_______です。
They are ________.
彼らは_______です。
友達と私は_______に通っています。
We are _______.
私たちは_______です。
We are ________.
私たちは_______です。
生徒の友達と生徒は_______に通っています。
They are _______.
彼らは_______です。
They are ________.
彼らは_______です。
We are lawyers.
私たちは弁護士です。 We are talking. 私たちは話しています。 |
They are lawyers.
彼らは弁護士です。 They are talking. 彼らは話しています。 |
We are businessmen.
私たちはビジネスマンです。 We are planning. 私たちは計画を立てています。 |
They are businessmen.
彼らはビジネスマンです。 They are planning. 彼らは計画を立てています。 |
______ lawyers.
私たちは弁護士です。 |
______ lawyers.
彼らは弁護士です。 |
______ businessmen.
私たちはビジネスマンです。 |
______ businessmen.
彼らはビジネスマンです。 |
______ writers.
私たちは作家です。 |
______ writers.
彼らは作家です。 |
あれは本です。
It is thick.
それは分厚いです。
It is blue.
それは青いです。
あれらは椅子です。
They are thick.
それらは分厚いです。
They are heavy.
それらは重いです。
講師がものを説明します。そのあと、”that/those”を使って聞いたことを話しましょう。。
あれは_______ です。
__________ are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それは_______ です。
あれは_______ です。
__________ are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それは_______ です。
あれは_______ です。
__________ are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それは_______ です。
あれは_______ です。
__________ are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それは_______ です。
That is a book.
あれは本です。 It is thick. それは分厚いです。 It is blue. それは青いです。 |
Those are books.
あれらは本です。 They are thick. それは分厚いです。 They are heavy. それらは重いです。 |
That is a desk.
あれは机です。 It is hard. それはかたいです。 It is brown. それは茶色です。 |
Those are desks.
あれらは机です。 They are hard. それらは固いです。 They are brown. それらは茶色です。 |
________ is a book.
あれは本です。 |
________ are books.
あれらは本です。 |
________ is a desk.
あれは_______ です。 |
________ are desks.
あれらは机です。 |
________ is a pen.
あれはペンです。 |
________ are pens.
あれらはペンです。 |
私たちは質問を始める準備ができていますか?
2. There are your classmates. Are they speaking English?
あなたのクラスメイトがいますね。彼らは英語を話していますか?
3. Are we Japanese?
私たちは日本人ですか?
1. | |
2. | |
3. |
私たちはスペイン語を勉強していますか?
2. Are we seeing each other?
私たちはお互いの姿が見ていますか?
3. There are some Japanese in the Philippines. Do they speak your language?
フィリピンには日本人がいます。彼らはフィリピンの言葉を話しますか?
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2. | |
3. |
Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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GOOD | 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる | ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる | 習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる |
FAIR |
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある | たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある |
POOR |
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要である | 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる | 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい |
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General English (Intermediate)_Education
1. | What is your name? |
2. | How long have you been going to school? |
3. | Why did you choose that school? |
4. | What is your favorite subject? |
5. | What subject are you not good at? |
1. | |
2. | |
3. | |
4. | |
5. |
1. | What is your name? |
2. | What did you study in college? |
3. | Why did you choose that major? |
4. | What is the most popular major in your country? |
5. | How many percent of students go to college in your country? |
My tutor’s name is | |
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
Nicky: | My friend from the Philippines is visiting me. Let me introduce her after class. |
Kevin: | That’s cool. How old is she? |
Nicky: | She is 17 years old. She is in 4th grade in junior high school. |
Kevin: | Hmmm? I’m confused. She should be in 2nd grade in high school, right? |
Nicky: | Their education system is different from that of Japan. They have 1 year in kindergarten, 6 years in elementary school, 4 years in junior high school, and 2 years in high school. |
Kevin: | I heard the news that the amendment of the education system in the Philippines took place in 2012. |
Nicky: | That’s right. Previously, they only had 10 years of compulsory education before entering a university. This 3-year difference will make a big change in the Philippine education. |
Kevin: | I agree. I think education is important in the development of a country. |
1. | What is Kevin confused about? |
Answer: | |
2. | How many years should a student in the Philippines study before entering a university? |
Answer: | |
3. | What is important in the development of a country? |
Answer: |
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.
1. | Tutor: | I came to school this morning for Ms. Tracy’s lecture but there was no one in the classroom. |
Student: | She ____________ us last week that her lecture is cancelled today. |
a. | asked | ||
b. | informed | ||
c. | prepared | ||
d. | applied |
2. | Tutor: | Did you finish the report? I had a hard time finishing mine. |
Student: | Oh no! I ____________ to bring my report. I hope my professor will allow me to give it tomorrow. |
a. | forgotten | ||
b. | forgetting | ||
c. | leaving | ||
d. | forgot |
3. | Tutor: | Let’s start our lecture. Is anyone absent today? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Student: | Kacy is absent. She is ____________ in a tennis tournament. |
a. | competing | ||
b. | treating | ||
c. | indicating | ||
d. | go |
4. | Tutor: | Hi, I didn’t see you in our morning class. |
Student: | I couldn’t attend the class ____________ train delay. |
a. | because | ||
b. | keen to | ||
c. | that’s why | ||
d. | due to |
5. | Tutor: | Professor Tim, do we have a test tomorrow? |
Student: | Yes. We’ll have a short test ____________ there’s a heavy snow. |
a. | if | ||
b. | as if | ||
c. | unless | ||
d. | though |
1. | Do you think education is expensive? |
Answer: | |
2. | Do you think it’s better to start studying at an earlier age? |
Answer: | |
3. | What are the advantages of studying with your classmates? |
Answer: | |
4. | What subject is the most helpful in your daily activities? |
Answer: | |
5. | Why do you study? |
Answer: | |
6. | Do you think studying abroad is better than studying in Japan? |
Answer: | |
7. | Do you think everyone should have equal rights to education? |
1. | b |
2. | d |
3. | a |
4. | d |
5. | c |
Eiken1_2
You have 1 minute to prepare.
Your 1 minute starts now.
1. | How does global warming affect the world? |
2. | Is studying arts helpful in our daily life? |
3. | Should all agricultural chemicals be prohibited? |
4. | Should everyone study chemistry? |
5. | Agree or disagree: Having a good education is necessary for success. |
Your 2 minutes starts now.
1. | |
2. |
You have 1 minute to prepare.
Your 1 minute starts now.
1. | How does global warming affect the world? |
2. | Is studying arts helpful in our daily life? |
3. | Should all agricultural chemicals be prohibited? |
4. | Should everyone study chemistry? |
5. | Agree or disagree: Having a good education is necessary for success. |
Your 2 minutes starts now.
1. | |
2. |
[TOEFL] Task1&2_Practice1
INSTRUCTION
以下の質問に答えてください。表示されているフォーマットに沿って回答しましょう。講師は発音と文法について指摘します。
QUESTION 1
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Who is your favorite teacher?
ANSWER
My favorite teacher is ______________________________________.
I met him/her when ________________________________________.
________________________________________________________.
________________________________________________________.
That’s why s/he is my favorite teacher.
QUESTION 2
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
What is the most memorable event in your life?
ANSWER
The most memorable event in my life is ________________________.
It happened when _________________________________________.
________________________________________________________.
________________________________________________________.
So, _______________________ is the most memorable event in my life.
QUESTION 3
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
What place do you want to visit the most?
ANSWER
I really want to visit ________________________________________.
I knew this place when _____________________________________.
________________________________________________________.
________________________________________________________.
That’s why I want to visit ____________________________________.
QUESTION 4
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think children should listen to their parents. Others think children should do what they want and parents should listen to them.
What do you think and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
I think _______________________________________.
The reason I think so is __________________________.
____________________________________________.
____________________________________________.
____________________________________________.
QUESTION 5
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think having a difficult time is necessary. Others think we should avoid having a difficult time as much as possible.
What do you think and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
I think _______________________________________.
The reason I think so is __________________________.
____________________________________________.
____________________________________________.
____________________________________________.
QUESTION 6
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people like to spend their weekend by doing outdoor activities. Others prefer to spend their weekend at home.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
I think _______________________________________.
The reason I think so is __________________________.
____________________________________________.
____________________________________________.
____________________________________________.
General English (Expert)_Welfare
Welfare
1. | What is welfare? |
Answer: | |
2. | What are the most common welfare services? |
Answer: | |
3. | Why is a healthy relationship with family and friends important? |
Answer: |
Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
welfare | |
retirement | |
disadvantaged | |
provision | |
relieve |
1. | What comes to your mind when you hear the word “welfare”? |
Answer: | |
2. | Do you think welfare programs are important to everyone? |
Answer: | |
3. | What can you say about the welfare programs in your country? |
Answer: | |
4. | Do you think people in your country benefit from these programs? |
Answer: | |
5. | Do you think the welfare programs in your country are sufficient? |
Answer: | |
6. | What other programs do you think people need in your country? |
Answer: | |
7. | How can a student like you help in the welfare programs for the elderly? |
Answer: |
Living Abroad (Intermediate)_Dream
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.
1. | What is your name? |
2. | What is your dream? |
3. | Why did you choose that dream? |
4. | What is the most popular job in your country today? |
5. | What was your childhood dream? |
My tutor’s name is | |
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
Alex: | Are you going to attend the career seminar tomorrow? |
Bill: | Definitely. I’ve wanted to meet the speaker in person ever since I was a kid. |
Alex: | Really? Who will be the speaker? What is he famous for? |
Bill: | He is a famous video game programmer. He is the creator of my favorite video game which we played last night. |
Alex: | Oh, really?! I heard that video game has been a best seller for over 10 years. |
Bill: | I was so amazed when I first played the game. Since then, my dream is to become a video game programmer just like him. Now, I’m studying programming in college. |
Alex: | That’s cool! I hope you can make your dream come true! |
1. | What will Alex and Bill attend tomorrow? |
Answer: | |
2. | Why does Alex want to meet the speaker? |
Answer: | |
3. | Why is Alex studying programming? |
Answer: |
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.
(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)
1. | Tutor: | I will transfer to another college. |
Student: | What are you going to study? | |
Tutor: | Business administration. I want to take over my father’s company someday. | |
Student: |
a. | You can do it. | ||
b. | Not yet. | ||
c. | Couldn’t be better. | ||
d. | Either will do. |
2. | Tutor: | What are you going to do during summer vacation? |
Student: | I will go to San Francisco. I got an internship job there! | |
Tutor: | Wow! You made it! Good luck! | |
Student: |
a. | Are you sure? | ||
b. | I’ll try my hardest. | ||
c. | Lean on me. | ||
d. | I’m feeling under the weather. |
3. | Tutor: | I just got back from my Machu Picchu trip. |
Student: | Nice! I noticed that you often travel abroad. | |
Tutor: | It’s my dream to travel all over the world. | |
Student: |
a. | I’m upset. | ||
b. | I feel so fed up. | ||
c. | I envy you. | ||
d. | I’m peeved. |
4. | Tutor: | I’ll start working as a teacher. |
Student: | Congratulations! I remember that your childhood dream was to be a teacher! | |
Tutor: | Yes, finally I made it. | |
Student: |
a. | I’m proud of you. | ||
b. | I don’t mind. | ||
c. | Get well soon! | ||
d. | It’s now or never. |
5. | Tutor: | I’m having a hard time discovering my dream. |
Student: | It’s okay. I think you just need more time to figure that out. | |
Tutor: | Thanks. Lately, I’ve been thinking about what I really want to do in life. | |
Student: |
a. | I don’t think so. | ||
b. | Don’t pressure yourself. | ||
c. | I hope you can make it. | ||
d. | It’s boring. |
Situation: | Your tutor will pretend as your friend. You will ask your tutor questions about his/her dream. |
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Items to mention: |
– childhood dream | ||
– dream job | ||
– reasons why you chose that dream | ||
– how you can reach your dream | ||
– place where you want to live | ||
– what you want to buy if you’re a billionaire | ||
– what you want to do if you’re a billionaire |
1. | a |
2. | b |
3. | c |
4. | a |
5. | b |
Living Abroad (Beginner)_Talking About Hobbies
Rob: | What do you like to do during your free time? |
Miho: | Not much. I usually just hang out with my friends. How about you, what do you do during your free time? |
Rob: | I spend it with my friends. We usually go cycling by the lake. When the weather is not good, we stay at my place and play video games. |
Miho: | Sounds fun. I miss my friends. |
Rob: | You can have fun here, too. Why don’t you try something new? |
Miho: | Like what? |
Rob: | You can hang out with me and my friends next Saturday. We’ll go around the town. |
Miho: | I’d love to, but I don’t know how to ride a bicycle. |
Rob: | We’ll teach you how. You can borrow my old bicycle. |
Living Abroad (Beginner)_Introducing Japan
Carol: | I’d like to know more about your country. |
Miho: | The total area of Japan is 378,000 sq km. It is just slightly smaller than California. |
Carol: | Really? I didn’t know that. |
Miho: | Japan’s population is about 127, 000, 000. Most Japanese live in cities. Around 67% of the population of Japan live in big cities. |
Carol: | What’s the biggest city in Japan? |
Miho: | Tokyo. It is also the capital of Japan. |
Carol: | Could you give me a fun fact about Japan? |
Miho: | Japan has more than 50,000 people who are over 100 years old. Is that a fun fact? |
Carol: | Definitely! |