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Eiken 2_2

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Becoming Independent

Nowadays, young adults aim to become independent. One of their goals is to rent an apartment to show that they can live on their own. They usually rent studio apartments because of its cheap rental fee. Young adults rent such apartments near their office or school, and by doing so they can be independent and save money at the same time.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can young adults be independent and save money at the same time?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.

 
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Shu was talking to Yui about their goals.

PICTURE

3

1st picture:
One day, Shu was talking to Yui about their goals.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that it is better to buy than to rent a house.
What do you think about that?

ANSWER

I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, some people like doing adventure sports.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson8 : (That – Those) 2 指示代名詞

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how and when to use “that” and “those” in sentences.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1
Let’s read!
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。
PART A_2
Those are books.
あれらは本です。
They are thick.
それらは分厚いです。
They are heavy.
それらは重いです。
PART B_1
I’ll use ‘this’ and ‘that’ to describe things. Then, please refer to them using “that” or “those.”
__________ is a pen.
あれはペンです。
__________ is black.
それは黒色です。
__________ are pens.
あれらはペンです。
__________ are colorful.
それらはカラフルです。
PART B_2
__________ is a pen.
あれはペンです。
__________ is black.
それは黒色です。
__________ are pens.
あれらはペンです。
__________ are colorful.
それらはカラフルです。
PART C_1
Now, you’ll use “this” and “that” to describe things. Then, I’ll refer to them using “that’ or ‘those.”
PART C_2
__________ is a chair.
あれはいすです。
__________ is light.
それは軽いです。
__________ are chairs.
あれらはいすです。
__________ are heavy.
それらは重いです。
PART C_3
__________ is a chair.
あれはいすです。
_________ is light.
それは軽いです。
__________ are chairs.
あれらはいすです。
__________ are heavy.
それらは重いです。
PART D_1
Let’s name some things in the office. Please read after me.
PART D_2
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。
PART D_3
Complete the sentences by using “that” or “those”.
PART D_4
________ 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。
PART E_1
I will ask you some questions. Please answer.
this-that
1. What is that?
PART E_2

PART E_3
this-that
2. What is that?
PART E_4

PART E_5
this-that
3. What are those?
PART E_6

PART F_1
Now, you will ask me some questions. I will answer.
PART F_2
this-that
1. What are those?
あれらは何ですか?
PART F_3

PART F_4
this-that
2. What is that?
あれは何ですか?
PART F_5

PART F_6
this-that
3. What are those?
あれらは何ですか?
PART F_7

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
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
TUTOR FEEDBACK
GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

[HS] Water and Integrated Resorts

ASKING QUESTIONS
Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

講師に以下の質問をしましょう。
聞いたことを話せるようにメモを取りましょう。

ASK

1. Do you drink tap water in the Philippines?
 
2. Do you buy bottled water?
 
3. How much is a bottle of water?
 
4. Do you try to save water?
 
5. What do you do to save water?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION
Now, please summarize my responses to your questions about water.

水について、講師が答えた内容をまとめて話してみましょう。

SUMMARIZE

My tutor _______________ tap water in the Philippines.
 
She/He usually _______________ bottled water.
 
One bottle of water costs _______________ pesos.
 
She/He _______________ to save water.
 
She/He ______________________________ to save water.

ASKING QUESTIONS
Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

講師に以下の質問をしましょう。
聞いたことを話せるようにメモを取りましょう。

ASK

1. Have you been to Resorts World Manila?
 
2. What did you do there?
 
3. What do you like about Resorts World Manila?
 
4. What do you dislike about Resorts World Manila?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION
Now, please summarize my responses to your questions about Resorts World Manila.

リゾートワールドマニラについて、講師が答えた内容をまとめて話してみましょう。

SUMMARIZE

My tutor _______________ to Resorts World Manila.
 
She/He _______________ there.
 
She/He likes _______________.
 
She/He dislikes ______________________________.

ASKING QUESTIONS
Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

講師に以下の質問をしましょう。
聞いたことを話せるようにメモを取りましょう。

ASK

1. Have you been to Cebu?
 
2. What did you do there?
 
3. What do you like about Cebu?
 
4. What do you dislike about Cebu?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION
Now, please summarize my responses to your questions about Cebu.

セブについて、講師が答えた内容をまとめて話してみましょう。

SUMMARIZE

My tutor _______________ to Cebu.
 
She/He _______________ there.
 
She/He likes _______________.
 
She/He dislikes ______________________________.

ASKING QUESTIONS
Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

講師に以下の質問をしましょう。
聞いたことを話せるようにメモを取りましょう。

ASK

1. Have you ever been to a casino? Why?
 
2. Do you want to be a dealer at a casino? Is it a good job?
 
3. Do you think integrated resorts have been good for the Philippines?
 
4. Has gambling addiction become a problem in the Philippines?
 
5. Do you think it’s a good idea for Japan to have an integrated resort?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION
Now, please summarize my responses to your questions about casino.

カジノについて、講師が答えた内容をまとめて話してみましょう。

SUMMARIZE

My tutor _______________ to a casino because ______________________________.
 
She/He _______________. She/He thinks a dealer is _______________
 
She/He thinks integrated resorts _______________ for the Philippines.
 
She/He said that gambling addiction ______________________________ in the Philippines.
 
She/He thinks having an integrated resort ______________________________ for Japan.

[TOEFL] Task1&2_Practice2

INSTRUCTION

Please answer the questions by following the displayed formats. I’ll correct your pronunciation and grammar.

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 historical figure?

ANSWER

My favorite historical figure is _______________________.

I read about him/her when _________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

That’s why s/he is my favorite historical figure.

QUESTION 2

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
What country would you most want to live in?

ANSWER

I want to live in ______________________________ most.

I knew the country when ___________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

So, _______________________ is the country where I want to live in the most.

QUESTION 3

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Who is your favorite artist?

ANSWER

My favorite artist is ________________________________.

I saw him/her when _______________________________.

_______________________________________________.

_______________________________________________.

That’s why s/he is my favorite artist.

QUESTION 4

You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some parents think sending their children to school is the most effective way for them to learn. Others think homeschooling is more effective.
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 like eating a heavy meal for dinner. While, others prefer eating a heavy meal for breakfast.
Which do you prefer 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 watch movies at a theater. Others prefer to watch movies at home instead.
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)_Working

PASSAGE READING
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
READ

Work Environment

Bangladesh is one of the biggest apparel exporters in the world. There are thousands of apparel factories with over three million workers in the country. It is said that apparel companies from different countries import clothing from Bangladesh because of its low price.
In 2012, an eight-story factory was burned down in a fire accident. The exits were blocked by their materials and products, and so more than 100 employees could not get out and died in the incident. After that, the working environment in the factory was reconsidered and improved by the management. Having a good work environment is important as it affects the safety and productivity of employees.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
ANSWER
1. Why do companies from different countries import clothing from Bangladesh?
Answer:
2. What incident took place in Bangladesh in 2012?
Answer:
3. Why is having a good work environment important?
Answer:
CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PRACTICE
Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
apparel
employee
incident
import
reconsider
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.
ANSWER
1. Do you think importing goods is a good thing?
Answer:
2. Does a low price mean bad quality?
Answer:
3. Which do you prefer, a good work environment with a low salary or a bad work environment with a high salary?
Answer:
4. Is it good to overwork in order to get a higher salary?
Answer:
5. Why is it important to have a good working environment?
Answer:
6. Do you think a good employee-employer relationship is important?
Answer:
7. What can we do to help improve the working situation in developing countries?
Answer:

Grammar|英文法
Lesson6: (This_That) 2 指示代名詞

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use “this” and “that” in sentences.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1
Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.
PART A_2
My name is ________. What is your name?
PART A_3
I am ________. Nice to meet you.
PART B_1
Please repeat after me.
PART B_2
Is this ~?
Is that ~?
What is ~?
hamburger
beef
kangaroo
PART C_1
Let’s read the dialogue.
PART C_2
TUTOR:
Are you from Australia?
STUDENT:
Yes, I am.
TUTOR:
Is this a beef hamburger?
STUDENT:
No, it isn’t.
TUTOR:
What is this?
STUDENT:
That is a kangaroo hamburger.
PART D_1
Please answer the questions.
PART D_2
PART D_3

PART D_4
PART D_5

PART D_6
PART D_7

PART D_8
this-that2
PART D_9

PART D_10
this-that2
PART D_11

PART D_12
this-that2
PART D_13

PART D_14
this-that
PART D_15

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK
Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did in your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
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
TUTOR FEEDBACK
GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Living Abroad (Intermediate)_Climate

ASKING QUESTIONS
Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.
ASK
1. What is your name?
2. What season do you like best?
3. What season do you not like?
4. Have you seen snow?
5. Do you want to live in a country with four seasons?
SUMMARIZING INFORMATION
Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.
SUMMARIZE
My tutor’s name is
DIALOGUE READING
Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
Alex: I visited my friends in the Philippines last February.
Bill: I’ve never been there. How was it?
Alex: It was hot. I was wearing a sweater from Tokyo and got sweaty when I arrived there.
Bill: Well, the climate in the Philippines is categorized as a tropical climate. So, it’s hot throughout the year.
Alex: I want to live there because of its weather. I don’t like winter.
Bill: As for me, I prefer to live in a country that has four seasons.
Alex: Interesting. Why is that?
Bill: It’s because I will get to enjoy four different seasonal foods!
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.
ANSWER
1. How is the climate in the Philippines?
Answer:
2. Why does Alex want to live in the Philippines?
Answer:
3. Why does Bill prefer to live in a country that has four seasons?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE
Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER
1. Tutor: What are you going to do during winter vacation?
Student: I will go to a beach in Australia.
Tutor: It’s winter in Japan. Are you sure about that?
Student:
a. It’s summer in Australia.
b. I don’t understand.
c. That’s awesome!
d. It’s famous.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
2. Tutor: I will go to New York in January. It will be my first time to see snow.
Student: Amazing! Do you have a winter jacket?
Tutor: Yes, I do. But I’m wondering if I need to buy a pair of gloves. Do you think I will need them?
Student:
a. The cold never bothered me anyway.
b. I highly recommend that you buy a pair.
c. You are aware of it.
d. It says winter.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
3. Tutor: I saw the Aurora in Alaska.
Student: Really? Did you take a picture?
Tutor: I couldn’t. Don’t you know that it reaches negative 27 degrees during winter?
Student:
a. Check it out.
b. What are you talking about?
c. I had no idea.
d. It reminds me of that.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
4. Tutor: I want to live in a place that has summer season.
Student: You will love Southeast Asia. I’ve lived there before.
Tutor: Did you like the tropical climate?
Student:
a. I never saw it coming.
b. Yes, I liked it.
c. I like swimming.
d. The temperature was unstable.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
5. Tutor: You are coughing so hard. Are you okay?
Student: I don’t think so. I caught a cold because it was raining heavily last night.
Tutor: Didn’t you have an umbrella?
Student:
a. No, I had one.
b. May I borrow it?
c. You can have mine.
d. No. I lent it to my sister.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY
Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.
PLAY
Situation: Your tutor will pretend as a foreign student in your class.
You will ask your tutor questions about climate and seasons.
Items to mention:
– seasons you have in your country
– best month to enjoy skiing
– best month to swim in the sea
– best month to go hiking
– season people tend to catch a cold
– best season to go sightseeing
– best season for foreigners to visit Japan
ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. b
5. d

[HS] Punishment

DIRECTIONS

Please ask me the following questions about punishment.
講師に以下の質問をしましょう。

ASK

1. Is it common to talk about punishment in schools in your country?

ANSWER

ASK

2. Do you think the older generation is more open to physical punishment?

ANSWER

ASK

3. Do you think physical punishment is necessary?

ANSWER

ASK

4. Do you think physical punishment should be a part of physical training?

ANSWER

ASK

5. Is it okay to punish students who don’t listen to their teachers?

ANSWER

ASK

6. Do you think punishment can only be done physically?

ANSWER

DIRECTION

Now, I will ask you the following questions. Please tell me your opinion.
次は講師が質問します。あなたの考えを話しましょう。

QUESTION

1. Is it common to talk about punishment in schools in your country?

ANSWER

QUESTION

2. Do you think the older generation is more open to physical punishment?

ANSWER

QUESTION

3. Do you think physical punishment is necessary?

ANSWER

QUESTION

4. Do you think physical punishment should be a part of physical training?

ANSWER

QUESTION

5. Is it okay to punish students who don’t listen to their teachers?

ANSWER

QUESTION

6. Do you think punishment can only be done physically?

ANSWER

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General English (Intermediate)_Work

ANSWERING QUESTIONS
I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.
ANSWERING QUESTIONS
1. What is your name?
2. Do you have a part-time job?
3. What time do the people in your country usually start working?
4. What time do they usually finish working?
5. How long do they work in a day?
ANSWER
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ASKING QUESTIONS
Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.
ASK
1. What is your name?
2. What is your job?
3. What time do you start working?
4. How long do you work in a day?
5. What do you like the most about your job?
SUMMARIZING INFORMATION
Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.
SUMMARIZE
My tutor’s name is
DIALOGUE READING
Let’s read the dialogue below.
After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ
Nicky: We’ll go to Jack’s party tonight. Do you want to join us?
Kevin: I’d love to, but I have work later.
Nicky: I see. I heard you got a part-time job as a private tutor. How is it?
Kevin: Actually, it’s challenging and fun at the same time. Before, I thought having a part-time job was just a way to earn money. Now, I can say that having a part-time job can also be fulfilling
Nicky: Sounds interesting. I have a part-time job as well, but I never enjoyed it.
Kevin: Why don’t you look for another part-time job? I think your part-time job experience will help you in choosing your future career.
Nicky: That’s a good point. Thank you for your advice.
Kevin: You’re welcome. I hope you find a new part-time job soon.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.
ANSWER
1. Is Kevin going to Jack’s party?
Answer:
2. What is Kevin’s part-time job?
Answer:
3. What did Kevin give Nicky?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE
Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.
READ AND ANSWER
1. Tutor: I traveled to Italy last year.
Student: Did you take a vacation ________?
a. left
b. take
c. pay
d. leave
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
2. Tutor: I will have a medical check-up this afternoon.
Student: You may use the medical ________ provided by the company.
a. offer
b. benefits
c. define
d. usage
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
3. Tutor: How long does it take to commute from your house to work?
Student: It takes 40 minutes ________ train.
a. in
b. on
c. by
d. for
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
4. Tutor: Oh no! I left my ID at home!
Student: I’m sorry, but you can’t enter the office without your ________.
a. drinks
b. shoes
c. company logo
d. company ID
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
5. Tutor: We’re done for today.
Student: Alright. I’ll ________ now.
a. punch in
b. clock out
c. get
d. start
(Answer is in the last page.)
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.
ANSWER
1. Which do you prefer; a high-paying job or a fulfilling job?
Answer:
2. Do you think rich people don’t need to work?
Answer:
3. What do you think is the most important in looking for a job?
Answer:
4. Do you think the working environment in Japan is good?
Answer:
5. Why do you think some people prefer working for a famous company?
Answer:
6. What do you think are the advantages of working abroad?
Answer:
7. What do you think are the disadvantages of working abroad?
Answer:
ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE
1. d
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. b