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Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Shopping

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. How often do you go shopping?
3. What is your favorite thing to buy?
4. Do you like shopping with your friends?
5. Do you like shopping for expensive things?

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 need to buy a new pair of shoes. Do you know where I could buy a pair that is not expensive?
Bill: Have you visited the new shopping mall near our school? They sell affordable shoes.
Alex: Really? Have you gone shopping there?
Bill: Yes, my dad and I went there last week. He also bought a new pair of shoes.
Alex: I see. How much is a pair of shoes there?
Bill: You can buy a pair of shoes for about ¥ 3,000-4,000. They also offer discounts for some items.
Alex: That’s so affordable! I’ll go there after our class. Thanks, Bill!
Bill: No problem.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What does Alex need to buy?
Answer:
2. Is the new shopping mall near their school?
Answer: Yes/No,
3. How much is a pair of shoes?
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: Our classes will start next week, but I haven’t bought any school supplies yet.
Student: School supplies are needed on our first day. You should buy them soon.
Tutor: I don’t know what to buy. Do you have a list of school supplies that we need?
Student:
a. Yes, I will give you a list tomorrow morning.
b. It’s already late.
c. Why do I have to?
d. I can’t see it.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: I hope my savings will be enough so I can buy a new bag.
Student: There’s a sale at the mall next week.
Tutor: Really? How much will be the discount?
Student:
a. It is about 30 to 50%.
b. I’ll ask the doctor.
c. Oh, I see.
d. You’re welcome.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Can you help me choose the perfect color for this dress?
Student: I think the pink one looks best on you.
Tutor: Don’t you think it’s too light for me?
Student:
a. I go to school.
b. No, it’s not. It looks perfect on you.
c. Are you going to buy a necklace?
d. Good night.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: The shirt that I bought yesterday is too big.
Student: You can bring it back to the mall and ask for a size exchange.
Tutor: What do I need to bring?
Student:
a. You can’t be late.
b. It is closed already.
c. Just bring your receipt.
d. I don’t think so.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Tomorrow is my mother’s birthday.
Student: Have you bought her a gift?
Tutor: Not yet. Do you have any suggestions?
Student:
a. I think you can buy her a bag since most moms love bags.
b. No, it’s not.
c. She doesn’t like it.
d. She already bought one for herself.
(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 saleslady.
You will ask your tutor questions about shopping.
Items to mention:
– available colors
– other styles
– available sizes
– size exchange
– discount sale
– regular price
– discounted price

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. a
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. a

Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Asking for directions

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. Is there a mall in your city?
3. What is the nearest train station to your house?
4. How do you go to the nearest train station?
5. Is there a supermarket near your house?

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: Bill, I can’t find the movie theater. Can you help me?
Bill: Sure. But you must hurry. All movies are going to start in 10 minutes.
Alex: I see. Can you tell me the fastest way to go there?
Bill: The movie theater is located on the fourth floor of the new building.
Alex: I didn’t know there’s a new building around here. How do I get there?
Bill: Take the escalator, and turn left once you reached the second floor. When you see a doughnut shop, turn right. Walk straight until you see the entrance of the new building.
Alex: Great! Thank you so much.
Bill: No problem.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Where is Alex going?
Answer:
2. Where is the movie theater located?
Answer:
3. How to get to the new building?
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 go to the art museum today. Would you like to go with me?
Student: I’d love to. But, I don’t know how to get there.
Tutor: I know the way. Do you want to meet me at the train station?
Student:
a. That place is amazing!
b. Yes. See you there.
c. I can’t. It’s too far.
d. It’s famous.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Do you know where I can find the nearest bank?
Student: Yes. It’s just beside the city hall. The city hall is only a few minutes’ walk away.
Tutor: Is it open today?
Student:
a. Banks are closed today.
b. The waiting line outside is long.
c. Yes. It’s just a walking distance.
d. It can’t be.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Excuse me. May I ask how to get to the train station?
Student: Sure. Are you going to take a taxi or a bus?
Tutor: I was planning to take a taxi from here. What should I tell the driver?
Student:
a. Tell him to drop you off at Kingston Road.
b. You can’t. The traffic is heavy.
c. The train station will close in ten minutes.
d. I will check later.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I will visit you at the hospital tomorrow. How do I get there?
Student: Are you taking a bus or a taxi?
Tutor: I’m not sure. Which one is the fastest way?
Student:
a. I’m not available tomorrow. Sorry.
b. You can take either of them.
c. There are no alternative routes to get here.
d. I don’t think so.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: How far is the nearest hotel from here?
Student: It’s about eight miles away. Why?
Tutor: I’m looking for a room where I can stay overnight. How many minutes will it take for me to get there?
Student:
a. The nearest hotel stopped operating last year.
b. It’ll take at least 15 minutes for you to get there.
c. I’d always wanted to have an overnight stay at a beach resort.
d. Resorts are not good.
(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 an airport staff.
You will ask your tutor questions about directions.
Items to mention:
– where is Paradise hotel
– how to get there
– travel time
– how far
– nearest supermarket from Paradise hotel
– nearest sightseeing spot from Paradise hotel
– how to go back to airport from the hotel

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. b

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

Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Sightseeing spots in Japan

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. Have you been to Tokyo?
3. Do you know any sightseeing spots in Japan?
4. Do you know any famous souvenir items from Japan?
5. Which city in Japan would you want to visit?

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 will go to Kyoto to see my uncle and visit some tourist spots next week.
Bill: That’s nice! I actually went there last year.
Alex: I see. Can you recommend a sightseeing spot in Kyoto?
Bill: I highly recommend the Kiyomizu-temple which was built over 300 years ago.
Alex: I’ll visit that for sure. I’m really interested in historical places.
Bill: You will find several historical places in Kyoto that are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Alex: Wow! I’m so excited to see them.
Bill: I hope you have a great trip.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What will Alex do next week?
Answer:
2. What sight seeing spot did Bill recommend?
Answer:
3. What is Alex excited about?
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 visit Japan this weekend.
Student: That’s nice. What are you going to do there?
Tutor: I’ll visit Hokkaido. Have you been there?
Student: It’s very cold there.
a. I’ll think about that.
b. Yes, I have.
c. Maybe.
d. I don’t know.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Do you know where I can eat fresh sushi in Japan?
Student: Yes. There is a big fish market in Tokyo.
Tutor: I see. Are they expensive?
Student:
a. I can’t find them.
b. No, they are not that expensive.
c. It’s interesting.
d. That’s good.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: How was your Japan trip?
Student: It was great although we got lost twice during our stay.
Tutor: I see. Did you ask for help from the locals?
Student:
a. I’ll think about that.
b. I’ll consider that.
c. Maybe tomorrow.
d. Yes, they were very nice.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: What time should we meet at the train station?
Student: Let’s meet at 9:30. The first train will arrive at 9:45.
Tutor: Really? Is the train station already open at 9:30?
Student:
a. Yes, it is.
b. It depends on you.
c. We’re in a hurry.
d. Let’s try.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Let’s go to Tokyo Sky Tree!
Student: I want to, but it’s already late.
Tutor: How about tomorrow?
Student:
a. I want to join the sports club.
b. I like watching TV.
c. I think that’s a good idea.
d. I can’t sing.
(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 sightseeing spots in Japan.
Items to mention:
– capital city of Japan
– sightseeing spots in Tokyo
– sightseeing spots in Kyoto
– natural places in Japan
– souvenir items from Japan
– weather in Japan
– way of transportation in Japan

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. b
3. d
4. a
5. c

Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Japanese Culture

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. Have you been to Japan?
3. Do you like Japanese food?
4. What Japanese custom do you know?
5. What can you say about the Japanese culture?

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 went to Japan with my family for vacation.
Bill: That’s nice. How was it?
Alex: It was great. We went to Kyoto and Osaka.
In Kyoto, we visited famous temples and ate shojin ryori.
Bill: What is shojin ryori?
Alex: It’s a vegetarian meal that follows the Buddhist tradition.
Bill: Interesting. How about Osaka?
Alex: Osaka is a modern city. Its takoyaki is so delicious.
Bill: Wow, takoyaki is one of my favorites! I want to try the takoyaki from Osaka.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. What did Bill and his family do in Kyoto?
Answer:
2. How did Bill describe Osaka?
Answer:
3. What does Alex want to try in Japan?
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: This is my first time here in Japan. What should I wear during the fireworks festival?
Student: Most people wear Yukata during festivals.
Tutor: I see. Do you know where I can buy Yukata?
Student:
a. Yes. I don’t know.
b. Yes. I can take you there later.
c. I don’t like it.
d. Of course! It is twice a week.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Have you ever visited a shrine here in Japan?
Student: No, I haven’t. I heard that people buy lucky charms when they visit shrines.
Tutor: Oh, you mean omamori? It’s a Japanese amulet. Would you like to buy one when we visit a shrine this weekend?
Student:
a. Yes, I’d love to.
b. No. I like that.
c. I think she is good.
d. Maybe, they will.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Do you know how Japanese people greet others?
Student: Yes, Japanese people greet others by bowing.
Tutor: Is there a proper way of doing that? Can you teach me?
Student:
a. I want to go to the park.
b. I have to go.
c. Of course. That’s easy.
d. Sure. I don’t want to.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I heard that bento is a common meal in Japan.
Student: Yes, it is. I often buy bento on my way to work.
Tutor: That’s nice. Do you know how to make one?
Student:
a. Yes. I don’t know how to cook.
b. No. That’s easy.
c. Yes. My mother taught me.
d. Yes. Cooking is not my thing.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Do you know why Japanese people slurp their noodles when eating ramen?
Student: Of course, I do! In Japan, slurping is a good manner and it means that you are enjoying your food.
Tutor: Really? I want to try that. Would you like to eat ramen with me later?
Student:
a. I want to eat pizza later.
b. I would love to try it with you.
c. My mother is working abroad.
d. I went to America last year.
(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 Japanese culture.
Items to mention:
– Japanese food
– cultural festival
– wearing Yukata
– visit shrines and temples
– eating with chopsticks
– watching anime
– seiza

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. b
3. c
4. c
5. b

Living Abroad (Intermediate) – At home

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. Do you live with your grandparents?
3. Do you help with household chores?
4. Do you know how to cook?
5. What do you usually do at home?

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

Bill: My family and I will stay at my grandparents’ house during summer vacation.
Alex: That’s good. You said the place is surrounded by beautiful nature, didn’t you?
Bill: Yes. My favorite thing to do is going for a walk after dinner. We see fireflies everywhere.
Alex: Amazing. I’ve never seen fireflies before.
Bill: My mother likes it when we stay at my grandparents’ house. It is because when we are home, I usually spend my time on my phone, playing video games or watching movies.
Alex: I see. Me too, but I also have to do housework because my parents work night shift sometimes.
Bill: Oh, that’s why you’re good at cooking! Actually, I’ve never cooked in my life.
Alex: Seriously? I think your mother will be happy if you ask her to teach you how to cook.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why does Bill’s mother like it when they stay at his grandparents’ house?
Answer:
2. What is Bill’s favorite thing to do after dinner?
Answer:
3. Why is Alex good at cooking?
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 do you usually do when you have free time at home?
Student: I usually paint flowers.
Tutor: I also like to paint and post my paintings on my website. Do you want to see my work?
Student:
a. I will show you.
b. It’s mine.
c. Sure. I will post my paintings.
d. Definitely. What is your web address?
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: What kept you busy last night?
Student: I helped my mother cook dinner.
Tutor: How often do you cook with her?
Student:
a. I don’t know.
b. Twice a week.
c. I’ll do it.
d. It’s fun.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: What housework do you like doing?
Student: I don’t like doing housework. It is very tiring.
Tutor: It is fun. Why don’t you try doing it with your family?
Student:
a. I don’t think so.
b. That’s a great idea.
c. Yes. It is boring.
d. No. I want to do housework.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: Hi, what do you have there?
Student: Cupcakes. I baked them yesterday.
Tutor: They look yummy! Who taught you how to bake?
Student:
a. My mother helped me bake them.
b. I don’t like baking.
c. My sister who is a pastry chef taught me how to do it.
d. Do you want some?
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Do you have a pet?
Student: Yes, I do. My father and I usually play with my puppy at home.
Tutor: How cute! Who looks after your puppy when you’re not home?
Student:
a. I bring my puppy to school.
b. I take care of my puppy when I’m not home.
c. My mother. She is always home.
d. I don’t like puppies.
(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 free time at home.
Items to mention:
– activities you do at home during your free time
– how often you do it
– housework you do
– favorite housework
– least favorite housework
– time you watch TV
– favorite time of the day

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. d
2. b
3. b
4. c
5. c

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

Living Abroad (Intermediate) – Class

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 was your favorite subject in school?
3. Why was that your favorite subject?
4. How often did you study English when you were a student?
5. What was your major in college?

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 available tonight? Let’s play video games.
Bill: Sorry, but I have to study tonight. My professor informed us that we will have an exam tomorrow.
Alex: In what subject?
Bill: Basic Mathematics. I’m not good at Mathematics.
Alex: Math is my favorite subject. I won in different Math competitions before.
Bill: Really? Can you help me? I can’t keep up with my class.
Alex: Sure. I’ll see you after class.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why is Bill not available tonight?
Answer:
2. Who is not good at Mathematics?
Answer:
3. What will they do after class?
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 is our next class?
Student: Our next class is history.
Tutor: Oh, I forgot to bring my text book.
Student:
a. You’ll see.
b. I’ll share my book with you.
c. Take it easy.
d. Don’t mind it.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: That’s all for today. Make sure to finish all your homework.
Student: Professor, when is the due date?
Tutor: Next Wednesday at noon. Please submit it to me in my office.
Student:
a. Go for it.
b. Noted.
c. Whatever.
d. My pleasure.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Have you finished the report in Chemistry class?
Student: Not yet. I’m having a hard time working on it.
Tutor: It is difficult. I’m going to the library later to do some research.
Student:
a. I’ll take over.
b. Do whatever you want.
c. Let’s go there together.
d. I don’t know.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: What time will our morning class start?
Student: It will start at 8:40. But we should be in the classroom at 8:30 for a short meeting.
Tutor: Hmm… I might be late this morning due to train delay.
Student:
a. Leave the school early.
b. Don’t buy tickets.
c. Never give up.
d. You should explain it to our professor.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: Did you apply for a special class this weekend?
Student: Special class? I don’t know that.
Tutor: In special classes, senior students help foreign students to catch up on their classes.
Student:
a. That’s a shame.
b. I’d love to join.
c. What is that?
d. Does that make sense?
(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 schoolmate.
You will ask your tutor questions about his/her class.
Items to mention:
– favorite subject
– reasons why s/he likes it
– class s/he doesn’t like
– time of his/her first class
– time s/he goes home
– due date of homework
– date of examination

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. b
3. c
4. d
5. b

Eiken Pre 1_1 (SAMPLE)

DIRECTIONS

Please look at the comics below and narrate the story.

This is a story about an elderly couple who wanted to adopt a pet.

You have 1 minute to prepare.

PREPARATION

(1 minute to prepare)

DIRECTIONS

You have 2 minutes to narrate the story.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.
Your story should begin with the sentence below:

One day, an elderly couple was watching a TV show about the benefits of having a pet.

ANSWER

eiken-pre-1-5-highres

QUESTION 1

Please look at the fourth picture.

If you were the elderly woman, what would you be thinking?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.

Do you think that the government should start more projects to better take care of the elderly citizens?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.

Do you think that people should adopt pets instead of buying from pet shops?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.

Do you think that the government should increase the minimum wage?

ANSWER

Eiken1_1

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 would population decline affect the environment?
2. Is genetic recombination unethical?
3. Should all countries accept immigrants?
4. Should criminals be punished or rehabilitated?
5. Agree or disagree: The government should ban child labor.

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 would population decline affect the environment?
2. Is genetic recombination unethical?
3. Should all countries accept immigrants?
4. Should criminals be punished or rehabilitated?
5. Agree or disagree: The government should ban child labor.

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.

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