Andi thinks that English is an interesting school subject. However, studying English is also a challenge for him. So, he usually watches English movies to improve his vocabulary. When he encounters confusing words, he searches for them on the internet. Talking to foreigners is also one of his ways to practice his English-speaking skills.
1. What does Andi think of English?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Is studying English a challenge for Andi?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. What does Andi do when he encounters confusing words?
Answer:_______________________________________________
Describe the picture using participles.
1. Who is the girl carrying a broom?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Where is the sleeping cat?
Answer:_______________________________________________
1. Do you like watching terrifying movies?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Can you think of exciting activities to do on a holiday?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Do you like reading inspiring stories?
Answer:_______________________________________________
4. Do you think history is an interesting school subject?
Answer:_______________________________________________
5. Do you find soccer challenging?
Answer:_______________________________________________
| Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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 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 |
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Intermediate Business Conversation: Work-life Balance
Mr. Evans arrives in the office and he notices that Ms. Watson looks sad.
 Hi, Ms. Watson. You look sad today. What seems to be the problem? |
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Hello, Mr. Evans. My family is asking me to spend more time with them. I am thinking of having a vacation leave next month. Do you think it will be worth it?  |
Of course, I think it will be worth it. You also need time to rest from work. Besides, you can do the tasks that are not urgent when you come back. |
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I think that’s a good reason. It’s been a year since I had a vacation with my family. How about you? |
I used to work a lot of overtime, but when I experienced burnout in my previous job, I realized that I needed to spend some time for leisure and rest. Actually, I had a vacation in Hawaii with my family before I decided to apply in this company. Workers should really give importance to their work-life balance, right? |
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I agree with that. Thank you for your encouragement. At last, I will be able to have some rest even for a few days. |
| 1. Word: Meaning: Example: |
burn out (verb) to become ill or very tired from working too hard If he keeps working this hard he’ll just burn out. |
| 2. Word: Meaning: Example: |
overtime (noun) extra time that you work after your usual working hours He has been working a lot of overtime these days. |
| 3. Word: Meaning: Example: |
leisure (noun) the time when someone is not working Most people wish to have more time for leisure. |
| 1. | Do you have a good work-life balance? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 2. | Have you experienced burnout? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 3. | How often do you go on vacation/rest day? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 4. | Have you ever missed some important events because of work? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 5. | When was the last time you had a vacation leave? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 6. | Do you think companies should let employees have more rest days? Why or why not? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 7. | How often do you work overtime? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 8. | If you would be given a chance to have a one week rest from work with salary, what would you do? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 9. | What do you think can people do to achieve a good work-life balance? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 10. | If you could do one of them for a week, which one would you choose, working overtime with salary or having a rest without salary? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
Beginner Business Conversation: Final Interview
会話文を読みましょう。講師がMr. Adams、あなたはMr. Evansのパートを読みます。読み終わったら交代しましょう。
Few weeks after his job search, the Human Resources Manager, Mr. Adams, meets Mr. Evans for his final job interview.
 Good morning, Mr. Evans. Please take a seat. I’m Mr. Adams, the Human Resources Manager of PharmaCare. You are applying as one of our Marketing Staff. Please tell me something about yourself and why you are the right person for the job. |
I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Quality Management at BCD University. I have great attention to details and problem-solving skills. I also took a Master’s Degree in Marketing to improve my knowledge and I was able to make and sell new products in my former job. |
That is impressive. You included in your resume that you worked for Best Tuna Corporation for five years. Why did you leave your job when you are already in the Quality Assurance Department? |
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That is a good question. I enjoyed working there for five years but felt ready to work in a new environment. To be a Marketing Staff in your company excites me because it gives me a fresh start while using and improving those that I have learned from my last job. |
Very well. I believe you can be a great member to our company. Congratulations. I’m hiring you as our Marketing Staff. You can start working next week. Do you have any questions? |
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That is amazing. I don’t have any questions. Thank you for giving me this opportunity, Mr. Adams. I won’t fail you and PharmaCare! |
単語の意味と例文を読みましょう。講師にあとに続いて読んでください。
| 1. Word: Meaning: Example: |
marketing (noun：名詞) マーケティング a job related in making, selling and delivering products to customers Ms. Watson is working as a Marketing staff for almost a year. |
| 2.Word: Meaning: Example: |
interview (noun：名詞) 面接 A meeting with an employer to find out if you are the right person for the job Peter is on his way for his job interview. |
| 3. Word: Meaning: Example: |
environment (noun：名詞) 環境 A word to describe in which a person works or studies Jane said in her interview that she left her job because its environment was very tiring and stressful. |
講師の質問に答えましょう。講師にも同じ質問をしましょう。
| 1. | If you are in a job interview, how would you describe your yourself? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 2. | What are your strengths and weaknesses? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 3. | Why do you think it’s important to have job interviews? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 4. | Have you experienced being interviewed for a job? If yes, how does it usually go? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 5. | If you could change one thing about yourself for the job you are going to take, what would it be and why? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 6. | What was your most memorable interview? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 7. | Do you prefer to be interviewed or to interview someone? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 8. | Have you been afraid/shy when being interviewed? Why or why not? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 9. | How do you prepare for a job interview? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 10. | Would you speak in English for a job interview? Why or why not? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
[HS] Sustainable Development Goals
In this lesson, you will give a presentation about Sustainable Development Goals.
Then, I will ask five questions and give feedback after your presentation.
このレッスンでは、SDGsについてのプレゼンテーションをしましょう。
その後、講師が5つの質問とフィードバックをします。
(Please start your presentation now.)
プレゼンテーションを始めてください。
Thank you for your presentation.
Let me ask you some questions about it.
1. ______________________________________________________________________________ ?
2. ______________________________________________________________________________ ?
3. ______________________________________________________________________________ ?
4. ______________________________________________________________________________ ?
5. ______________________________________________________________________________ ?
Now, I will give feedback on your presentation.
______________________________________________________________________________.
______________________________________________________________________________.
______________________________________________________________________________.
[TOEFL] Task 6_Practice 2_2
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Honeybees play an important role in the field of agriculture. They pollinate over 80 percent of flowering plants. This includes food crops that humans eat such as fruits and vegetables. However, about 30 percent of bees die during the winter season every year. Because of that, the number of beehives has been decreasing over the past years. This has been a challenge for the beekeepers especially those from the USA and Europe. The two major causes of the disappearance of bees are mites and flu.
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Let’s talk about the first cause which is mites. Varroa is a type of mite that has started infesting bee colonies in the mid-1980s. This mite has been the major pest that attacks bee colonies. They carry dangerous viruses and bacteria that are damaging to bees’ health. Varroa mites weaken bees’ immune system. They also shorten bees’ lives by sucking the blood of both adult and developing bees. This causes deformation in developing bees. Affected bees often lose their legs or wings.
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Now, let’s move on to the second cause of the losses of bee colonies. Bee colonies catch different kinds of viruses that can cause flu. One of the most common viruses affecting honeybees is the Israel Acute Paralysis. Infected bees often show symptoms such as shivering wings. This will later progress to paralysis that causes the death of bees. This virus is associated with the colony collapse disorders of honeybees. |
| 1. What is the professor talking about in the lecture? |
| 2. What is the main idea of the lecture? |
| 3. What are the two supporting ideas introduced in the lecture? |
| 4. Please explain the first supporting idea using the example given. |
| 5. Please explain the second supporting idea using the example given. |
| 6. Please explain what you learned through this lecture. |
| 1. | The professor is talking about | |
| 2. | According to the professor | |
| 3. | The professor presents | |
| 4. | First, the professor | |
| 5. | Second, the professor | |
| 6. | Through this short lecture, I learned |
| 1. | What is the professor talking about in the lecture? |
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The professor is talking about the major causes of the disappearance of bees especially in the USA and Europe.
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| 2. | What is the main idea of the lecture? |
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According to the professor, there is a decrease in the number of beehives over the past years.
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| 3. | What are the two supporting ideas introduced in the lecture? |
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The professor presents the two major causes of the disappearance of bees which are mites and flu.
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| 4. | Please explain the first supporting idea using the example given. |
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First, the professor provides an example of a mite that attacks bee colonies. He explains that varroa mites weaken bees’ immune system and shorten their lives by sucking the blood of both adult and developing bees.
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| 5. | Please explain the second supporting idea using the example given. |
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Second, the professor provides an example of a virus that causes flu to honeybees. He mentions that infected bees often show symptoms such as shivering wings. This will later progress to paralysis that causes the death of bees.
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| 6. | Please explain what you learned through this lecture. |
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Through this short lecture, I learned that there has been a big decrease in the number of bees over the past years. This is caused by varroa mites and flu which they get from different viruses such as the Israel Acute Paralysis.
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Grammar｜英文法Lesson47: (shall, have to) 助動詞
Shane and Ashley are the top students of Southwood Academy. They feel nervous about the national examination tomorrow. They are afraid they might fail the examination. Shane asks Ashley, “Shall I go to your house tonight to study?” Ashley says no because they have to go to bed early.
1. Who are the top students of Southwood Academy?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. What did Shane ask Ashley?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. What do they have to do tonight?
Answer:_______________________________________________
“Shall I ~”
“…have to…”
1. What did Jared ask Lana?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Where do they have to go?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. What time do they have to be in school?
Answer:_______________________________________________
1. What do you have to do after our lesson?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Do you have to clean your room every day?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Do you have to use the internet when doing your homework?
Answer:_______________________________________________
4. What does your school look like?
Answer:_______________________________________________
5. Do your classmates look happy?
Answer:_______________________________________________
| Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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| 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 |
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[HS] In what area would you like to be No. 1?
Dancing
Most people want to be the best in what they do. There are a lot of different fields to choose from. One of the most common fields is performing arts. Some people find performing arts as an amazing way to express themselves.
Dancing is a performing art where people get to express how they feel through their body movements. Dancers join different competitions not only to enjoy what they do and express themselves but also to show that they can be the best in what they do. Hearing your name announced as the winner and receiving a medal as a sign of victory is one of the best feelings in the world for most performers. Besides, nothing can ever compare to the feeling of having people to support you whether you win or lose. Having them to trust and support you all the way is what actually makes you feel that you are the best in what you do.
1. What is one of the most common fields?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
2. What is dancing?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
3. Why do dancers join different competitions?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
| Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
| amazing | _______________________________________________ |
| announce | _______________________________________________ |
| receive | _______________________________________________ |
| medal | _______________________________________________ |
| support | _______________________________________________ |
1. In what area do you want to be good at? Why?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
2. Who is the number 1 student in your class? Why do you think s/he is number 1?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
3. Why do you think most people want to be the best in what they do?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
4. How do you think people can be the best in what they do?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
5. Do you agree that studying at school is the only way to be number 1?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
6. Do you think help from others is needed to be number 1?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
7. Do you think luck can make a person number 1?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
Beginner Business Conversation: Job Application
会話文を読みましょう。講師がRon、あなたはEmmaのパートを読みます。読み終わったら交代しましょう。
One morning, Ron calls Emma to help him for his job application.
 Thanks for coming, Emma. I’m looking for a new job. I believe it’s time for me to have a change of career. |
I thought you enjoy working for Best Tuna Corporation especially that their Yummy Tuna products have become popular in our country? |
I really enjoyed working as the Quality Assurance Manager for Best Tuna Corporation. However, I have to leave my job to focus more on my career growth. I’m planning to work in a pharmaceutical company this time. I’m just not sure which position to apply for. |
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I visited a job search web site a few days ago and there were many positions in the pharmaceutical field that you can apply for. I’m sending you their web site link right now. By the way, have you put your latest information on your resume? |
Yes, I already updated my resume as well as my cover letter. I received the web site link you sent and just a few minutes ago, they posted about their job fair at Mall XYZ tomorrow. This is my chance to send my resume and cover letter to pharmaceutical companies. Thank you, Emma! |
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That’s great! I’m happy to help. Good luck with your job search tomorrow! |
単語の意味と例文を読みましょう。講師にあとに続いて読んでください。
| 1. Word: Meaning: Example: |
pharmaceutical (adjective：形容詞) 製薬の related in the making and selling of medicines Ms. Smith is working in a pharmaceutical company. |
| 2.Word: Meaning: Example: |
résumé (noun：名詞) 履歴書 a short document of your personal information, skills, education and work experience Mr. Evans sent his resume to ten companies. |
| 3. Word: Meaning: Example: |
job fair (noun：名詞) 就職説明会 a public event for companies and employers to meet job seekers. Anna is going to a job fair this morning to look for a job. |
講師の質問に答えましょう。講師にも同じ質問をしましょう。
| 1. | How do you usually find a job? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 2. | What is your dream job? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 3. | Based on question number 2, is your dream job your real job now? If not yet, would you still like it to come true? Why or why not? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 4. | Are there job fairs in your country? If yes, have you attended any of them? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 5. | If you could have any job in the world for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 6. | What kind of job/s interest you the most? How about the least? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 7. | What is the most popular job in your country? Would you like to work on that job? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 8. | Aside from your personal information, name at least three important things to put in your resume. |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 9. | If you would have a part-time job, what would it be? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 10. | Do you want to travel and work abroad at the same time? Why or why not? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
Expert Business Conversation: Business Presentation
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TRANSLATION
| 1. Word: Meaning: Example: |
day-off 日本語 a day when you do not go to work Mr. Davies is not around because he is on his day-off. |
| 2.Word: Meaning: Example: |
day-off 日本語 a day when you do not go to work Mr. Davies is not around because he is on his day-off. |
| 3. Word: Meaning: Example: |
day-off 日本語 a day when you do not go to work Mr. Davies is not around because he is on his day-off. |
講師の質問に答えましょう。講師にも同じ質問をしましょう。
| 1. | What is the latest movie you watched so far? Did you like it? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 2. | What is your most favorite English and Japanese movie? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 3. | Who is your favorite English movie actor and actress? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 4. | Name one movie that you would like to happen in real life. |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 5. | What are your favorite TV shows? Why do you like it? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 6. | What kinds of movies interest you the most? (Example: Romance, comedy, science fiction, horror, mystery, etc.?) |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 7. | Is there a TV show that everyone seems to like but you don’t like? Why? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 8. | Suggest a good TV show (Japanese and English) that I should watch. |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 9. | How many hours a day do you watch television? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
| 10. | Would you ever join a talent competition show on television? Why or why not? |
| Answer: | ________________ |
[HS] In spite of his handicap, why was Nobu interested in playing the piano?
Nobu Tsujii
Nobu Tsujii is a famous pianist and composer from Japan. He was born blind but it did not stop him from becoming a great musician. He first played “Do Re Mi” on his toy piano when he was two years old. He started taking formal piano lessons at the age of four. His first ever piano recital was held in Suntory Hall. Nobu joined the All Japan Music of Blind Students contest when he was 7 years old and won the first place. Tsujii also joined various international competitions which made him popular all over the world. Now, he has a lot of international tours. Also, he has released his own albums which can be streamed online.
1. Who is the famous pianist and composer from Japan?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. How old was Nobu Tsujii when he first played “Do Re Mi” on his toy piano?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Where was his first ever piano recital held?
Answer:_______________________________________________
| Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
| composer | _______________________________________________ |
| musician | _______________________________________________ |
| competition | _______________________________________________ |
| release | _______________________________________________ |
| album | _______________________________________________ |
1. What kind of music do you listen to?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. How often do you listen to music?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Do you know how to play the piano?
Answer:_______________________________________________
4. Have you ever tried taking a piano lesson?
Answer:_______________________________________________
5. Do you think it is difficult to learn how to play a musical instrument if you are blind?
Answer:_______________________________________________
6. Do you think everyone can learn how to play the piano?
Answer:_______________________________________________
7. Do you agree that music helps people feel better?
Answer:_______________________________________________