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[Cambridge] B2_Listening_1

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 A_4

Nice to meet you too, ________________. How are you?

PART A_5

________________________________. How about you?

PART A_6

________________________________. Let’s begin our lesson!

PART B_1

We will start the listening activity. Please listen carefully to three situations I will read. Then, choose the most appropriate answer for each question.
(Please open tutor’s copy and follow the instructions.)

PART B_2

Situation: You hear a message on a telephone answering machine.
Question: Why did Anna leave a message on the telephone answering machine?
a. to issue additional tasks
b. to ask help for something
c. to invite you to hiking
Answer: .
PART B_3

Situation: You hear a teacher talking about his career.
Question: What is the most challenging part for John as an English teacher?
a. disciplining the students
b. encouraging students to study and like English
c. sharing his knowledge and passion
Answer: .
PART B_4

Situation: You hear an athlete talking about his career.
Question: What did Yuri do after watching a live ice skating competition?
a. talked to his parents and took lessons a year after
b. watched more competitions
c. took ice skating lessons in secret
Answer: .
PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answers.
PART B_6

PART C_1

Please listen carefully to a passage I will read. Then, please fill in the blanks to complete the sentences based on the passage.
(Please open tutor’s copy and follow the instructions.)

PART C_2

1. According to Miyuki, over ___________ of the snow leopard’s population live in China.
2. Snow leopards have no difficulties walking on snow because they have large, powerful, and ___________ paws.
3. The animals’ tails help them keep their ___________ when they climb and leap.
4. Snow leopards have incredibly thick and ___________ fur to cope with the cold.
5. Snow leopards ___________ sheep, which is their main source of food.
PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
PART C_4

PART D_1

Please listen carefully to three short passages I will read. Then, choose the most appropriate answer from the choices below.
(Please open tutor’s copy and follow the instructions.)

PART D_2

Situation: Three people are talking about what they liked the most in a city they visited.
a. the city’s breathtaking architecture
b. the locals’ kindness and friendliness
c. the wide range of leisure and recreational activities
d. each souvenir store sells different items
e. the hotel room’s accommodation
1. What did speaker 1 like the most in the city he/she visited?
Answer: .
2. What did speaker 2 like the most in the city he/she visited?
Answer: .
3. What did speaker 3 like the most in the city he/she visited?
Answer: .
PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
PART D_4

PART E_1

Please listen carefully to three short passages I will read. Then, choose the most appropriate answer from the choices below.
(Please open tutor’s copy and follow the instructions.)

PART E_2

1. How long has Gabrielle been working as an artist?
a. five years
b. three years and four months
c. two years and three months
Answer: .
2. What does Gabrielle like the most about her career?
a. she earns a lot of money
b. it is easy for her to do
c. she can express herself freely
Answer: .
3. Why did Gabrielle focus on creating art related to reality?
a. they are easy to sell
b. she thinks people should understand the artwork itself
c. she wants people to feel connected to them
Answer: .
4. What has Gabrielle considered doing?
a. create children’s books
b. work in an advertising agency
c. create a new website
Answer: .
PART E_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
PART E_4

Eiken 1_13

PART A_1

First, I will ask you some questions about yourself. Please answer.

PART A_2

1.
May I have your name, please?
Answer:
2.
This lesson is for Eiken 1. Are you ready?
Answer:
3.
What season do you like the most?
Answer:
4.
Have you already been to other countries?
Answer:

PART B_1

First, please choose a topic below. Then, please express your opinion about the topic by following the format below. You have 1 minute to prepare.

PART B_2

Topic: 1. Should public colleges be tuition-free?
2. Should the government track the property of all citizens by using surveillance methods such as individual numbers?
Answer: I have chosen the (first/second) topic,
(I agree / I disagree) with
First,
For example,
Secondly,
What if
To solve these issues,

PART B_3

Now, you will make a speech about the topic you chose. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to make a speech.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_4

Topic: 1. Should public colleges be tuition-free?
2. Should the government track the property of all citizens by using surveillance methods such as individual numbers?
Answer:
.

PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answer. Then, please read it aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART B_6

PART B_7

I will ask 2 questions about your speech. Please answer.

PART B_8

1. You said that .
Can you explain about it more?
Answer:
2. To solve that, you said .
Could you give me a problem it may cause?
Answer:
PART B_9

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART B_10

PART C_1

This time, please choose the other topic below. Then, please express your opinion about the topic by following the format below. You have 1 minute to prepare.

PART C_2

Topic: 1. Should public colleges be tuition-free?
2. Should the government track the property of all citizens by using surveillance methods such as individual numbers?
Answer: I have chosen the (first/second) topic,
(I agree / I disagree) with
First,
For example,
Secondly,
What if
To solve these issues,
PART C_3

Now, you will make a speech about the topic you chose. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to make a speech.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

Topic: 1. Should public colleges be tuition-free?
2. Should the government track the property of all citizens by using surveillance methods such as individual numbers?
Answer:
.
PART C_5

Now, let’s review your answer. Then, please read it aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART C_6

PART C_7

I will ask 2 questions about your speech. Please answer.

PART C_8

1. You said that .
Can you explain about it more?
Answer:
2. To solve that, you said .
Could you give me a problem it may cause?
Answer:
PART C_9

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART C_10

PART D_1

Now, let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART D_2

How secure is mobile banking?
How is peer pressure different from bullying?

PART D_3

Eiken 1_12

PART A_1

First, I will ask you some questions about yourself. Please answer.

PART A_2

1.
May I have your name, please?
Answer:
2.
This lesson is for Eiken 1. Are you ready?
Answer:
3.
How’s the weather today?
Answer:
4.
How do you usually go to school/work?
Answer:

PART B_1

First, please choose a topic below. Then, please express your opinion about the topic by following the format below. You have 1 minute to prepare.

PART B_2

Topic: 1. Should school hours be made shorter?
2. Should the media be free to express their opinions and criticism?
Answer: I have chosen the (first/second) topic,
(I agree / I disagree) with
First,
For example,
Secondly,
What if
To solve these issues,

PART B_3

Now, you will make a speech about the topic you chose. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to make a speech.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_4

Topic: 1. Should school hours be made shorter?
2. Should the media be free to express their opinions and criticism?
Answer:
.

PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answer. Then, please read it aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART B_6

PART B_7

I will ask 2 questions about your speech. Please answer.

PART B_8

1. You said that .
Can you explain about it more?
Answer:
2. To solve that, you said .
Could you give me a problem it may cause?
Answer:
PART B_9

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART B_10

PART C_1

This time, please choose the other topic below. Then, please express your opinion about the topic by following the format below. You have 1 minute to prepare.

PART C_2

Topic: 1. Should school hours be made shorter?
2. Should the media be free to express their opinions and criticism?
Answer: I have chosen the (first/second) topic,
(I agree / I disagree) with
First,
For example,
Secondly,
What if
To solve these issues,
PART C_3

Now, you will make a speech about the topic you chose. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to make a speech.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

Topic: 1. Should school hours be made shorter?
2. Should the media be free to express their opinions and criticism?
Answer:
.
PART C_5

Now, let’s review your answer. Then, please read it aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART C_6

PART C_7

I will ask 2 questions about your speech. Please answer.

PART C_8

1. You said that .
Can you explain about it more?
Answer:
2. To solve that, you said .
Could you give me a problem it may cause?
Answer:
PART C_9

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART C_10

PART D_1

Now, let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART D_2

Do you think that social media is one of the causes of increasing depression among the youth?
Do you think people can save nature by using technology?

PART D_3

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson8: Making music 作曲について

PART A_1

I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.

PART A_2

1. How long do you think it takes to write a song?
Answer:
2. Do you think that all it takes to write a song is a pen and piece of paper?
Answer:
3. Where do you think songwriters get inspiration for their songs?
Answer:
4. For you, what is the best song ever composed?
Answer:
5. Who are some of the popular songwriters in your country?
Answer:
6. Have you ever composed a song?
Answer:
7. Do you pick up new melodies easily?
Answer:
8. Can anyone be a songwriter?
Answer:
9. Do you think a great songwriter is born or made?
Answer:
10. Which do you think comes first when composing a song, the music or the lyrics?
Answer:
11. What do you think is the hardest part of making music?
Answer:
12. What does it take to produce a hit song?
Answer:
13. Why do you think some songs are not in the mainstream even if they sound great?
Answer:
14. Should songs be just about love?
Answer:
15. In what ways do music producers and songwriters contribute to society?
Answer:
PART A_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART A_4

Eiken 1_11

PART A_1

First, I will ask you some questions about yourself. Please answer.

PART A_2

1.
May I have your name, please?
Answer:
2.
This lesson is for Eiken 1. Are you ready?
Answer:
3.
How was your sleep last night?
Answer:
4.
How many hours do you usually sleep?
Answer:

PART B_1

First, please choose a topic below. Then, please express your opinion about the topic by following the format below. You have 1 minute to prepare.

PART B_2

Topic: 1. Do you think smoking should be banned in all public places?
2. Do you think students should not be allowed to use mobile phones inside the school campus?
Answer: I have chosen the (first/second) topic,
(I agree / I disagree) with
First,
For example,
Secondly,
What if
To solve these issues,

PART B_3

Now, you will make a speech about the topic you chose. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to make a speech.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART B_4

Topic: 1. Do you think smoking should be banned in all public places?
2. Do you think students should not be allowed to use mobile phones inside the school campus?
Answer:
.

PART B_5

Now, let’s review your answer. Then, please read it aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART B_6

PART B_7

I will ask 2 questions about your speech. Please answer.

PART B_8

1. You said that .
Can you explain about it more?
Answer:
2. To solve that, you said .
Could you give me a problem it may cause?
Answer:
PART B_9

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART B_10

PART C_1

This time, please choose the other topic below. Then, please express your opinion about the topic by following the format below. You have 1 minute to prepare.

PART C_2

Topic: 1. Do you think smoking should be banned in all public places?
2. Do you think students should not be allowed to use mobile phones inside the school campus?
Answer: I have chosen the (first/second) topic,
(I agree / I disagree) with
First,
For example,
Secondly,
What if
To solve these issues,
PART C_3

Now, you will make a speech about the topic you chose. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2 minutes to make a speech.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_4

Topic: 1. Do you think smoking should be banned in all public places?
2. Do you think students should not be allowed to use mobile phones inside the school campus?
Answer:
.
PART C_5

Now, let’s review your answer. Then, please read it aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART C_6

PART C_7

I will ask 2 questions about your speech. Please answer.

PART C_8

1. You said that .
Can you explain about it more?
Answer:
2. To solve that, you said .
Could you give me a problem it may cause?
Answer:
PART C_9

Now, let’s review your answers. Then, please read them aloud.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)

PART C_10

PART D_1

Now, let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

PART D_2

Do you agree that humans should invest in technology for future space exploration?

Should bottled water be banned everywhere?

PART D_3

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson7: Movies 映画の好み

PART A_1

I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.

PART A_2

1. How frequently do you go to the movies?
Answer:
2. What movie genre tickles your fancy?
Answer:
3. In your opinion, what is the greatest film of all time?
Answer:
4. What is the movie that you never get tired of watching?
Answer:
5. Do you prefer international films to local films?
Answer:
6. Which local film represents your culture the most?
Answer:
7. Which actor/actress is ahead of the game?
Answer:
8. Do you believe that great actors/actresses are born and not made?
Answer:
9. Which movie element do you pay attention to the most? (eg. plot, visual effects, script, etc.)
Answer:
10. What is essential for a movie to become a blockbuster?
Answer:
11. Do you think movie trailers are necessary to attract more viewers?
Answer:
12. In what ways can movies influence our way of thinking?
Answer:
13. Is it a must to read reviews before watching a movie?
Answer:
14. Is there any movie you regret watching?
Answer:
15. Why do you think some movies flop despite a massive budget?
Answer:
PART A_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson6: TV programs テレビ番組の感想

PART A_1

I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.

PART A_2

1. Which TV show do you watch like clockwork?
Answer:
2. What kind of TV programs should you watch less often?
Answer:
3. How many hours do you watch TV on average?
Answer:
4. How many percent of the Japanese population watch TV on a daily basis?
Answer:
5. What TV show has been a household name these days?
Answer:
6. Which TV show is a far cry from the usual ones?
Answer:
7. Are Japanese TV programs entertaining in general?
Answer:
8. What kind of TV program is the most popular among the elderly?
Answer:
9. What was your favorite TV show as a child?
Answer:
10. Should parents let their children choose which TV programs to watch?
Answer:
11. Should all TV programs be suitable for all ages?
Answer:
12. Should all students be required to watch the news?
Answer:
13. Who is the most influential TV personality that you know?
Answer:
14. Do you believe that the media can make an impact our perspective?
Answer:
15. If you were to produce a TV program, what kind of TV program would it be?
Answer:
PART A_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson5: Radio ラジオについて

PART A_1

I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.

PART A_2

1. Is listening to the radio a part of your morning habit?
Answer:
2. When is the best time to listen to the radio?
Answer:
3. Which radio program has the most listeners in your country?
Answer:
4. What makes a radio program one of a kind?
Answer:
5. Is listening to the radio a good way to learn English?
Answer:
6. Which age group listens to the radio the most?
Answer:
7. Which do you prefer, radio dramas or TV dramas?
Answer:
8. Who is the most convincing radio personality in your country?
Answer:
9. What is the largest radio network in your country?
Answer:
10. What makes radio different from other forms of media?
Answer:
11. Do you think radio is still relevant in the information age?
Answer:
12. Do you think more people will listen to the radio in the future?
Answer:
13. What do you think would happen if all radio stations went off air permanently?
Answer:
14. Have you ever paid a visit to a radio station?
Answer:
15. If you had your own radio program, how would you attract more listeners to tune in to your program?
Answer:
PART A_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART A_4

Intensive training_Celebrity blogs

PART A_1

I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.

PART A_2

1. Which celebrity do you look up to?
Answer:
2. If you could switch places with a celebrity for a day, who would you choose?
Answer:
3. How frequently do you read celebrity blogs?
Answer:
4. Why do you think some celebrities started blogging about their personal lives?
Answer:
5. What is your opinion on sponsored celebrity blogs?
Answer:
6. Why do you think some people spend so much time on celebrity gossip?
Answer:
7. What do you think of online bashers?
Answer:
8. What do you think of those who earn a living by spying on celebrities?
Answer:
9. Have you ever heard of any stalking incidents involving big names?
Answer:
10. Is the show business industry out of harm’s way?
Answer:
11. How would you react if a stranger took a photo of you without your permission?
Answer:
12. Should celebrities keep their personal relationships out of the public eye?
Answer:
13. Do you believe that celebrities owe their success to the public?
Answer:
14. Why do you think some people hate on celebrities even if they do not know them personally?
Answer:
15. If you became a celebrity, would you be willing to share your personal life to the public?
Answer:
PART A_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART A_4

Intensive Training (Expert)|カジュアルトーク(上級)
Lesson3: Furniture 家具を選ぶ

PART A_1

I will ask the ff questions. Please answer them.

PART A_2

1. Have you ever bought a piece of furniture in the spur of the moment?
Answer:
2. What is the most sought-after furniture shop in your country?
Answer:
3. How many state-of-the-art furniture shops are there in your locality?
Answer:
4. What factors do you take into consideration when purchasing a piece of furniture?
Answer:
5. Is it important to know what material a piece of furniture is made of?
Answer:
6. How do you know if a piece of furniture is made of high quality materials?
Answer:
7. How come minimalist designs are in demand right now?
Answer:
8. Would you purchase furniture pieces that are made of recyclable materials?
Answer:
9. Why do you think most antiques cost a fortune?
Answer:
10. Why do you think some people prefer custom-made furniture?
Answer:
11. Have you ever purchased a piece of furniture abroad?
Answer:
12. Why do you think some people choose to shop for furniture online?
Answer:
13. When shopping for furniture, which mode of payment do you prefer? (eg. cash, credit card, installments)
Answer:
14. What do you think of hand-me-down furniture?
Answer:
15. Have you ever built a piece of furniture from scratch?
Answer:
PART A_3

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART A_4