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[TOEFL] Task 3_Exercise 1

ANNOUNCEMENT READING 1
Please read aloud the following announcement.
READ
Notice to all students using the parking area
This is to announce that the management has decided to expand the parking area due to the following reasons:
・increase in the number of students
・illegal parking
All students are not allowed to use the parking area from April 14 to May 31 due to construction activities.
We will provide a free bus service from the campus to the station from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the mentioned dates.
Any questions should be directed to the management office.
We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your cooperation.
DIALOGUE READING 1
Please read aloud the following dialogue with your tutor.
Your tutor will read the female student’s part, and you will read the male student’s part.
READ
Female:
Have you seen the announcement about the parking construction?
Male:
Yes, I think it’s ridiculous!
Female:
Why do you think so?
Male:
First, the duration of the construction is too long. It will take more than a month. We all know the public transportation is busy in April because it’s the start of the school year.
Female:
I think so, too.
Male:
The management should schedule all construction activities during spring vacation instead.
Female:
I agree. That way, it will not cause any inconvenience to students.
Male:
Also, it’s unrealistic. They will offer a free bus service, but the operation hours is only until 7:00 p.m. We might miss the last bus since our last class ends at 6:45 p.m.
Female:
Well, I think there is not much that we can do. Let us ask for our professor’s help.
Male:
I don’t think our professor can really help us with this. Let’s just request to extend the operation hours of the bus service.
QUESTION
The male student expresses his opinion on the management’s decision.
State his opinion and explain his reasons.
PREPARATION
You have 30 seconds for preparation before answering.
Please start your preparation silently.
PREPARE
(30 seconds for preparation to answer)
ANSWER
You have 60 seconds to answer. Please start your answer now.
ANSWER
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS
We will check the sample answers. Please repeat after me.
SAMPLE ANSWERS
The female student and the male student are talking about an announcement made by the management.
According to the announcement, all students are not allowed to use the parking area from April 14 to May 31 due to construction activities.
The male student disagrees with the management’s decision and gives two reasons why he is against it.
First, he feels that it’s ridiculous that the duration of the construction is too long. He argues that the management should schedule all construction activities during spring vacation instead. It is because the public transportation is busy in April since it’s the start of the school year.
Second, he adds that the bus operation hours is only until 7:00 p.m. He says that some students might miss the last bus since their last class ends at 6:45 p.m.
For these reasons, the male student doesn’t support the expansion of the parking area in their school.
ANNOUNCEMENT READING 2
Please read aloud the following announcement.
READ
Notice to students
This is to notify all students that the library will be temporarily closed from November 28 to December 22. Annual maintenance and insect nuisance control will take place during the said dates. Please be advised that no student will be allowed to enter the library on the dates mentioned above.
Kindly return your books before the said dates.
The library will resume its normal operations on January 4 at 10 a.m.
If you have any questions or concerns, please direct them to the administration office.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
DIALOGUE READING 2
Please read aloud the following dialogue with your tutor.
Your tutor will read the female student’s part, and you will read the male student’s part.
READ
Female:
Hi, John.
Male:
Hi, Kate. Did you see the announcement at the library?
Female:
Yes, I saw it this morning and I have to return some books.
Male:
I think the temporarily closing of the library from November 28 to December 22 is unreasonable.
Female:
Why do you think so?
Male:
Well, it’ll be held during our exam week, right?
Female:
Yeah, our exam week is from December 5 to December 14.
Male:
You see, it’s going to be inconvenient for us students.
The library maintenance is scheduled to be finished before winter vacation. But, I think the administration office should conduct it during winter vacation instead. This is a university, so they should not interfere with the students’ examination schedule.
Female:
Do you usually study at the library?
Male:
Yes. It’s quiet there, so I can concentrate well on studying.
Female:
That’s true.
Male:
We have a study space next to the cafeteria. I sometimes go there after class, but all seats are occupied most of the time, so I go to the library.
Female:
That’s right. The study space is always crowded.
Male:
I think I’ll go ahead and raise this concern to the administration office now. I’ll see you around!
QUESTION
The man expresses his opinion on the annual library maintenance.
State his opinion and explain his reasons.
PREPARATION
You have 30 seconds for preparation before answering.
Please start your preparation silently.
PREPARE
(30 seconds for preparation to answer)
ANSWER
You have 60 seconds to answer. Please start your answer now.
ANSWER
CHECK YOUR ANSWERS
We will check the sample answers. Please repeat after me.
SAMPLE ANSWERS
A female student and a male student are talking about the announcement made by the school library.
According to the announcement, the library will be temporarily closed from November 28 to December 22.
The annual maintenance and insect nuisance control will take place from November 28 to December 22. All students are not allowed to enter the library on the mentioned dates.
The male student disagrees with the announcement and gives two reasons.
First, he thinks that the annual maintenance and insect nuisance control will be inconvenient for the students. It is because the duration of the construction activities interferes with the students’ examination schedule. He says the administration office should conduct it during winter vacation instead.
Second, he adds that the study space next to the cafeteria is always crowded. He says students don’t have enough space to study.
In short, the male student gives a couple of reasons why he is against the annual library maintenance taking place during their examination schedule.

General English – Education and school

DIALOGUE READING
Let’s read the dialogue below.
READ
Sasha: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the office of the swimming club? I’ve been walking around and still can’t find it.
Conny: Perfect! I’m on my way there, too.
By the way, I’m Conny. I’m the co-captain of the club.
Sasha: I’m pleased to meet you, Conny. I’m Sasha.
Conny: So you’re the new recruit! The swimming club will be glad to meet you!
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.
ANSWER

1. What did Sasha ask Conny?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

2. What is Conny’s position in the club?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Take turns in discussing the topics with your tutor.
ANSWER

1. What are some of the effective ways to learn English?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

2. Does a good education guarantee a good job?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

3. Some people say that there are subjects in school that are not needed or important. Do you agree with this?
Answer: ___________________________________________________

General English (Intermediate)_Environmental Problems

ANSWERING QUESTIONS
I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.
ANSWERING QUESTIONS
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?
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 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?
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: 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.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.
ANSWER
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:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE
Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.
READ AND 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
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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
(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. 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:
ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE
1. d
2. c
3. a
4. c
5. d

[TOEFL] Task2_Exercise1

INSTRUCTION
Please answer the questions. I’ll correct your pronunciation and grammar.
QUESTION 1
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people like to send birthday cards. Others like to send birthday greetings through emails.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 2
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think being a morning person is good. Others think being a night person is better.
What do you think and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 3
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people like to have a lot of friends. Others like to have few friends only.
Which do you prefer and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 4
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think wearing a school uniform is necessary. Others think it’s not.
What do you think and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 5
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some people think children should not have a smartphone. Other people think children should.
What do you think and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER
QUESTION 6
You have 15 seconds to prepare and 45 seconds to answer.
Some think that it’s important to respect the elders. Others think it’s not.
What do you think and why? Please answer with specific reasons and examples.
ANSWER

Grammar｜英文法
Lesson4: (We_They) 人称代名詞

LESSON GOAL
Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to use “we” and “they” in sentences.
GRAMMAR POINT
PART A_1
Let’s read!
suit_double_businessman
My friends and I work in a computer company.
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。
PART A_2
smartphone_strap_kubi_girl
My father and his friends work at a school.
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。
PART A_3
I’ll tell you about myself. Then, please talk about me by using “They are～”.
My friends and I work in ________.
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。
PART A_4
My tutor’s friends and my tutor work in ________.
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。
PART A_5
Now, you’ll tell me about yourself. I will talk about you by using “They are～” .
PART A_6
My friends and I go to ________.
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。
PART A_7
My student’s friends and my student go to ________.
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。
PART B_1
Let’s meet some people. Please read after me.
PART B_2
hanashiai_business_woman
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。
Picture1
They are lawyers.
彼らは弁護士です。
They are talking.
彼らは話しています。
kjhou_seifuku
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。
Picture1
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。
PART B_3
Tell me what they are doing. Complete each sentence.
PART B_4
hanashiai_business_woman
______ lawyers.
私たちは弁護士です。
Picture1
______ lawyers.
彼らは弁護士です。
kjhou_seifuku
______ businessmen.
私たちはビジネスマンです。
Picture1
______ businessmen.
彼らはビジネスマンです。
test_shiken_businessman
______ writers.
私たちは作家です。
Picture1
______ writers.
彼らは作家です。
PART C_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 C_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 D_1
I will describe some things. Then, please talk about what I said by using “that / those”.

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。

__________ is a __________.
あれは_______ です。
__________ are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それは_______ です。
PART D_2
__________ is a __________.
あれは_______ です。
__________ are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それは_______ です。
PART E_1
Now, you’ll describe some things. I will talk about what you said by using “that/those” .
PART E_2
__________ is a __________.
あれは_______ です。
__________ are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それは_______ です。
PART E_3
__________ is a __________.
あれは_______ です。
__________ are __________.
あれらは_______ です。
They are __________.
それは_______ です。
PART F_1
Let’s name some things in the office. Please read after me.
PART F_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 F_3
Name the thing/s in the picture. Complete each sentence.
PART F_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 G_1
I will ask you some questions. Please answer.
1. Are we ready to start the questions?
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？
PART G_2
1.
2.
3.
PART G_3
Now, you will ask me some questions. I will answer.
PART G_4
1. Are we studying Spanish?
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？
PART G_5
1.
2.
3.
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.
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General English (Intermediate)_Education

ANSWERING QUESTIONS
I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.
ANSWERING QUESTIONS
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?
ANSWER
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
ASKING QUESTIONS
Please ask me the following questions.
ASK
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?
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: 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.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.
ANSWER
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:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE
Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.
READ AND 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
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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
(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. 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?
ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE
1. b
2. d
3. a
4. d
5. c

Eiken1_2

DIRECTIONS
In this lesson, you will practice delivering a speech and I will ask you questions about it.
PREPARATION
Please choose a topic below and make a speech.
You have 1 minute to prepare.
Your 1 minute starts now.
PREPARE
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.
CHOOSE A TOPIC
Your time is up. Now, please tell me the topic you chose.
ANSWER

MAKE A SPEECH
Now, you have 2 minutes to deliver your speech. Please give two reasons to support your opinion.
Your 2 minutes starts now.
SPEECH
QUESTION
Now, I will ask you two questions about your speech.
(Please ask two questions about your student’s speech.)
ANSWER
1.
2.
PREPARATION
Please choose another topic below and make another speech.
You have 1 minute to prepare.
Your 1 minute starts now.
PREPARE
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.
CHOOSE A TOPIC
Your time is up. Now, please tell me the topic you chose.
ANSWER

MAKE A SPEECH
Now, you have 2 minutes to deliver your speech. Please give two reasons to support your opinion.
Your 2 minutes starts now.
SPEECH
QUESTION
Now, I will ask you two questions about your speech.
(Please ask two questions about your student’s speech.)
ANSWER
1.
2.

[TOEFL] Task1&2_Practice1

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 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

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

Welfare

Welfare is a government program that supports individuals and families in need. Some of the most common welfare services provided are financial, food, and healthcare assistance. People often think that welfare is only about helping people who are socially disadvantaged. In fact, it is not only the provision of one’s basic necessities but also about providing a support system. This involves giving emotional support to achieve a more fulfilling life.
In Japan, welfare is focused on the elderly people because of the aging population. Some become depressed after their retirement. They often feel alone and seem to lose their sense of purpose. Having a healthy relationship with family and friends helps them relieve stress and cope with difficulties in life. This can be attained through building relationships and maintaining communication.
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
ANSWER
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:
CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES
Please construct sentences using each word below.
PRACTICE
Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
welfare
retirement
disadvantaged
provision
relieve
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.
ANSWER
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

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 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?
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: 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!
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.
ANSWER
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:
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: 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.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER
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.
(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 your friend.
You will ask your tutor questions about his/her dream.
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
ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE
1. a
2. b
3. c
4. a
5. b

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