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TEAP_10

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. Do you prefer studying while listening to music?
Answer:
2. What are the common problems you experience as a student?
Answer:
3. How would you describe your relationship with your family?
Answer:
INTERVIEW PRACTICE
I will play as a lawyer. 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 years s/he studied law
– The most common cases s/he handles
– The most difficult part of being a lawyer
– Ways to balance work and personal life
GIVING A SPEECH
Please read the given topic below. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement.
SPEECH
“Today’s young people are becoming more dependent on their parents.”
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 being good at communicating with others is important?
Answer:
2. Do you agree that a family event is a valid reason for a student not to attend his/her class?
Answer:
3. Do you believe that childhood is the most enjoyable stage of one’s life?
Answer:
4. Why is saving money important?
Answer:

TEAP_7

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 makes your hometown different from other places?
Answer:
2. What school event do you look forward to every year?
Answer:
3. What do you usually buy at a convenience store?
Answer:
INTERVIEW PRACTICE
I will play as an actor. 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 character s/he wants to portray
– Inspiration s/he uses when acting in front of a camera
– The things s/he enjoys doing outside work
– The profession s/he would have chosen instead of acting
GIVING A SPEECH
Please read the given topic below. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement.
SPEECH
“Money can buy everything.”
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 everyone should go to college to get a good job?
Answer:
2. Do you think it is important to follow the latest fashion trends?
Answer:
3. Do you believe that animals are safer in zoos?
Answer:
4. Do you think climate change is a big problem?
Answer:

TEAP_6

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. On weekends, do you prefer going out or staying at home?
Answer:
2. What should you do when an earthquake occurs?
Answer:
3. What do you think is the right age to get married?
Answer:
INTERVIEW PRACTICE
I will play as a businessman. 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 kind of business s/he handles
– His/her biggest achievement as a businessman
– Year when s/he started his/her business
– Most difficult part of handling a business
GIVING A SPEECH
Please read the given topic below. Then, explain whether you agree or disagree with the statement.
SPEECH
“It is better for a woman to stay at home instead of going back to work after giving birth. ”
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 one’s blood type can determine his/her personality?
Answer:
2. Should testing of medicines on animals be stopped?
Answer:
3. Do you think robots will solve the employee shortage in Japan?
Answer:
4. Should foreigners in Japan speak Japanese instead of English?
Answer:

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
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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 ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.