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TEAP_5

INTRODUCING ONESELF

Let’s introduce ourselves using the following dialogue as a guide.

INTRODUCE

Tutor: Hello, my name is May I know your name?
Student:
Tutor:
Student:

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer them based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. What kind of music do you like?
Answer:
2. How many hours do you spend watching TV daily?
Answer:
3. What would you do if you meet your favorite celebrity?
Answer:
INTERVIEW PRACTICE

I will play as a programer. You will play as an interviewer.Please ask me questions about the given items below.

Begin the interview with this sentence: “Hello, may I ask you some questions?”

INTERVIEW

Ask questions about:
– The number of hours s/he spends working on his/her computer
– The advice s/he can give to future programmers
– The reason s/he chose to be a programmer
– Most challenging part of being a programmer

GIVING A SPEECH

Please read the given topic below. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement.

SPEECH

“Foreigners should not talk loudly while on a train because it is considered impolite in Japan.”
I agree
I disagree

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1. Is it better to miss an appointment than to be late?
Answer:
2. Do you agree that smartphones are as useful as personal computers?
Answer:
3. Do you think Japanese cuisine is the healthiest in the world?
Answer:
4. Should Japan focus more on agriculture?
Answer:

TEAP_4

INTRODUCING ONESELF

Let’s introduce ourselves using the following dialogue as a guide.

INTRODUCE

Tutor: Hello, my name is May I know your name?
Student:
Tutor:
Student:

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer them based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. Where do you want to go on your next vacation?
Answer:
2. What is the weirdest thing you have ever eaten?
Answer:
3. How many pairs of shoes do you have?
Answer:
INTERVIEW PRACTICE

I will play as an engineer. You will play as an interviewer.Please ask me questions about the given items below.

Begin the interview with this sentence: “Hello, may I ask you some questions?”

INTERVIEW

Ask questions about:
– The latest project s/he handled
– His/her dream project
– The challenges engineers experience
– The best thing about being an engineer

GIVING A SPEECH

Please read the given topic below. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement.

SPEECH

“Employees who work from home are more efficient than office workers.”
I agree
I disagree

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1. Should student athletes be paid?
Answer:
2. Do you think foreign movies affect the popularity of local films in your country?
Answer:
3. Is it necessary for Japanese students to study abroad to improve their English skills?
Answer:
4. Should school libraries limit students’ access to the internet?
Answer:

TEAP_ 3

INTRODUCING ONESELF

Let’s introduce ourselves using the following dialogue as a guide.

INTRODUCE

Tutor: Hello, my name is May I know your name?
Student:
Tutor:
Student:

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer them based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. How do you go to school?
Answer:
2. What is the most useful gadget you have?
Answer:
3. What activities do you enjoy doing with friends?
Answer:
INTERVIEW PRACTICE

I will play as a police officer. You will play as an interviewer.Please ask me questions about the given items below.

Begin the interview with this sentence: “Hello, may I ask you some questions?”

INTERVIEW

Ask questions about:
– Qualities of an ideal police officer
– The number of hours s/he works everyday
– His/her most unforgettable experience at work
– How s/he deals with stress

GIVING A SPEECH

Please read the given topic below. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement.

SPEECH

“In the future, robots will replace humans in manufacturing.”
I agree
I disagree

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 music used as therapy is effective?
Answer:
2. Should students choose hobbies that will help them in their future careers?
Answer:
3. Should students study English starting in kindergarten?
Answer:
4. Is it possible to be friends with people you only met online?
Answer:

TEAP_1

INTRODUCING ONESELF

Let’s introduce ourselves using the following dialogue as a guide.

INTRODUCE

Tutor: Hello, my name is May I know your name?
Student:
Tutor:
Student:

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer them based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. What is your favorite school event?
Answer:
2. What do you usually do before going to bed?
Answer:
3. What do you do to relax?
Answer:
INTERVIEW PRACTICE

I will play as a translator. You will play as an interviewer. Please ask me questions about the given items below.

Begin the interview with this sentence: “Hello, may I ask you some questions?”

INTERVIEW

Ask questions about:
– Languages s/he speaks
– When s/he started working as a translator
– The things s/he likes about his/her job
– Troubles at work

GIVING A SPEECH

Please read the given topic below. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement.

SPEECH

“It is better to prohibit speaking in Japanese during an English class.”
I agree
I disagree

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 students should be allowed to bring their mobile phones to school?
Answer:
2. How can playing video games affect teenagers?
Answer:
3. Do you think all students should take online English lessons?
Answer:
4. Do you think each family should own a pet?
Answer:

TEAP_2

INTRODUCING ONESELF

Let’s introduce ourselves using the following dialogue as a guide.

INTRODUCE

Tutor: Hello, my name is May I know your name?
Student:
Tutor:
Student:

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer them based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. Where do you spend most of your time?
Answer:
2. How do you prepare for an examination?
Answer:
3. What do you usually do after school?
Answer:
INTERVIEW PRACTICE

I will play as a doctor. You will play as an interviewer.Please ask me questions about the given items below.

Begin the interview with this sentence: “Hello, may I ask you some questions?”

INTERVIEW

Ask questions about:
– The number of patients s/he has in a day
– His/her area of specialization (example: surgeon, physician, veterinarian)
– Qualities of a good doctor
– Number of years s/he has worked as a doctor

GIVING A SPEECH

Please read the given topic below. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement.

SPEECH

“Japanese pop songs must not include English lyrics.”
I agree
I disagree

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 developed countries have bigger responsibilities to fight climate change?
Answer:
2. Do you think schools should allow students to wear makeup?
Answer:
3. Should Japanese people adopt English names?
Answer:
4. Do you think that the internet will replace libraries?
Answer:

Eiken Pre 1_10

DIRECTIONS

Please look at the comics below and narrate the story.
This is a story about a woman who wanted to buy coffee on her way to work.
You have 1 minute to prepare.

PREPARATION

(1 minute to prepare)

DIRECTIONS

You have 2 minutes to narrate the story.
Your story should begin with the sentence below:

One day, a woman was at a coffee shop.

ANSWER

eiken-pre-1-10---benette-highres

QUESTION 1

Please look at the fourth picture.
If you were the man, what would you be thinking?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Should all restaurants allow customers to pay with credit cards?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Do you think public transport should not allow passengers to bring food and drinks?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think those employees who work longer hours are more productive?

ANSWER

Eiken 2_15

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Riding an airplane

Riding an airplane is one of the most popular ways to travel. People ride a plane when they want to visit far places or when traveling abroad. Economy class is the most chosen travel class because it offers good service at a cheap price. Most people choose such class, and in this way they can save money when they travel.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can people save money when they travel?

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, Haito was talking to his sister about their flight booking.

PICTURE

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1st picture:
One day, Haito was talking to his sister about their flight booking.
____________________________________________________________.
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 taking a first class flight is a waste of money.
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, many people like online shopping.
Do you shop online?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

Eiken 2_16

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Going on a picnic

Nowadays, many people like going on a picnic. They go to a park and look for a good location to place their picnic blankets. People usually prepare different foods to share with others. Those who go on a picnic often do outdoor activities like flying a kite. People should do such activities, and in this way they can make their picnic more exciting.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can people make their picnic more exciting?

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, Harumi was talking to Nariko about going on a picnic.

PICTURE

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1st picture:
One day, Harumi was talking to Nariko about going on a picnic.
____________________________________________________________.
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 some people who go on a picnic cause damage to nature.
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, many students eat fast food every day.
Do you eat fast food every day?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

[HS] How can we solve the food shortage problem for poor people in Japan?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Agricultural Crisis in Japan

Japan has been experiencing an agricultural crisis over the past years. They are only able to produce half the agricultural products the country needs. According to research, the Japanese government must import at least 20 percent of Japan’s annual food requirement. However, these imports are still not enough to provide the needs of its people. Because of this, many researchers suggest that the government should establish a new agricultural policy. Some of which are improving the agricultural land and developing an agricultural method. Through this, the agricultural productivity will increase.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What crisis has Japan been facing over the past years?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. How many percent of Japan’s annual food requirement must be imported?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What should the Japanese government establish?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
crisis _______________________________________________
produce _______________________________________________
government _______________________________________________
import _______________________________________________
annual _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

 

1. Do you have any farming experience?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What kinds of crops are farmed in your country?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Do you think all people should learn how to farm?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. How important is agriculture in your country?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. How do you think the government can help the farmers?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

6. Is food shortage a big problem in your country?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

7. As a student, how do you think you can help in solving food shortage?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

[HS] Lesson 4

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Biodiversity

Biodiversity describes the variety of life forms and balance of life on Earth. It is essential for the ecosystem to operate well. However, the Earth’s biodiversity is currently under threat.

Yakushima, an island in Japan, has more than 40 mountains and a wide variety of plants. It is home to many different species. The island is said to be under threat due to many reasons. One of those reasons is the damage caused by yakushika, the smallest type of deer in Japan. They were once endangered but are now under a protection program, so their number started increasing again. They eat trees, ferns, and other plants. Because of this, the residents think that yakushika is responsible for the disappearance of Yakushima’s vegetation. However, the residents should think about other reasons that may have caused this problem. One is when the residents created a path to get through the forest easier. This path also made it easier for the deer to get to the vegetation areas. The wide spaces became feeding grounds for the deer. This change that humans made caused negative effects on the environment. It might not be intentional but it resulted in noticeable damages to the island’s biodiversity. Humans have to be responsible in every action they take as well as the possible consequences it may bring about.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What is biodiversity?
Answer:
2. Why do the residents think that yakushika is responsible for the disappearance of Yakushika’s vegetation?
Answer:
3. Who created the path to the forest?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
biodiversity
ecosystem
endangered
resident
noticeable

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Please answer the following questions based on your opinion. Give at least one reason to support your answer.

ANSWER

1. What could you do to help keep the environment safe?
Answer:
2. Do you think humans are responsible for all the environmental problems?
Answer:
3. Do you think humans should stay away from wildlife?
Answer:
4. How do you think humans can save wildlife?
Answer:
5. What do you think would happen if all plants were gone?
Answer:
6. What do you think would happen if all animals were gone?
Answer:
7. Should humans destroy forests to give way to modern buildings?
Answer: