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Intermediate Business Conversation: Giving Advice

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Evans and you will be Ms. Watson. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ

 

Mr. Evans comes in and sees Ms. Watson who looks a bit sad.


Good morning, Ms. Watson. Is there something wrong? I think you should try to talk about it.
 
Good morning, Mr. Evans. Nothing much. I’m just thinking about resigning next month.
 

 
Why? If I were you, I would not do that. You are one of the best employees in the company. What seems to be the problem, Ms. Watson?
 
 
It’s about Mr. Newton. I don’t know how I can improve his performance. It is getting poor everyday.
 

 
I understand, but you need to think positively. It might be a good idea to let Mr. Newton observe everyone’s jobs in the office. Don’t worry. Everything will be fine.
 

 
I think that’s a good idea. I think I will also let him do easy tasks for now. I really hope his performance will improve very soon. Thanks, Mr. Evans.
 

VOCABULARY CHECK
Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
ANSWER
1. Word:
Meaning:
Example:
 resign (verb)
to officially tell your employer that you are leaving your job
He is planning to resign next year.
2. Word:
Meaning:
Example:
 positively (adverb)
in a good or hopeful way

We should react positively to any situation.
3. Word:
Meaning:
Example:
 observe (verb)
to watch someone or something carefully

Children learn more when they observe other people.
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER

1. Do you like giving advice? Why? Why not?
Answer: ________________
2. Do you often ask for advice? How often?
Answer: ________________
3. Do you always follow advice that other people give you? Why? Why not?
Answer: ________________
4. Have you ever given an advice to someone? How did it go?
Answer: ________________
5. Do you think it is important to ask for advice when starting a new job? Why?
Answer: ________________
6. What kind of advice would you give to someone who just started working?
Answer: ________________
7. How do you react when someone gives you advice that you did not ask for?
Answer: ________________
8. When was the last time you have given an advice to someone?
Answer: ________________
9. What’s the best advice that someone has given you?
Answer: ________________
10. From whom do you always ask for advice? (family/friends)
Answer: ________________

Beginner Business Conversation: Setting Priorities

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Wilson and you will be Mr. Newton. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

会話文を読みましょう。講師がMr. Wilson、あなたはMr. Newtonのパートを読みます。読み終わったら交代しましょう。
READ

 

One Tuesday morning, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Newton are talking on which to prioritize on their work.


We only have two weeks left to finish your marketing research. Since I’m already helping you with it, we’ll be able to finish it this Friday. However, I also have other tasks to finish. If I concentrated on finishing them, we won’t be able to finish your research on time.
 
I agree. How about we prioritize my research in the morning and in the afternoon, we concentrate in doing our own tasks? That way, it will be easier for us to help each other since we’re on the same page. What do you think?

Hmm… I think it will work, but, shouldn’t you also prioritize in doing the presentation of our monthly sales goals? You’re going to present it tomorrow on our meeting and Ms. Carter will be there. I would like to help you but I already have lots of things to do.
 
Oh, right. I almost forgot the presentation. Don’t worry, I will finish it today. Ms. Watson agreed to help me.

That’s good to know. So, is everything good now? Do you think we can finish all our tasks on time?
 

I believe so. We just have to prioritize my research in the morning until it’s finished and then we can do our own tasks in the afternoon. We can do this!

VOCABULARY CHECK
Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
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。
ANSWER
1. Word:
 
Meaning:
Example:		 prioritize (verb：動詞)
優先させる
to decide which goals/tasks are the most important to do first

She must prioritize her research first since she will report it tomorrow.
2.Word:
 
Meaning:
Example:
 concentrate (verb：)
集中する
to give all your attention/focus in doing task/s

Mr. Newton must concentrate in finishing his research in less than a week.

3. Word:
 
Meaning:
Example:
 on the same page (idiom)：熟語
同じ見解を持つ
two or more people are thinking, doing and understand the same thing

Mr. Newton is on the same page with Ms. Watson in doing a business presentation.
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.

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。
ANSWER

1. What do you prioritize the most in your life? Why?
Answer: ________________
2. What do you prioritize the least? Why?
Answer: ________________
3. Whenever you prioritize, do you write it down or do you just simply memorize it?
Answer: ________________
4. Do you think it’s important to set priorities? Yes or no?
Answer: ________________
5. What do you feel whenever you achieved the thing/s you prioritize?
Answer: ________________
6. How many tasks/goals you think you can prioritize?
Answer: ________________
7. Can you concentrate well at work/school? Why or why not?
Answer: ________________
8. Do you often finish your tasks at work/school on time? Yes or no?
Answer: ________________
9. Were you able to finish doing the things you prioritize at work/school? Why or why not?
Answer: ________________
10. Do you think we can all live happily without setting and having priorities? Why or why not?
Answer: ________________

[TOEFL] Task 3_Exercise_TEMPLATE

PASSAGE READING 1

Please read aloud the passage below.
以下の文章を音読してください。

READ

 

(Title)

 

(body)

DIALOGUE READING 1

Please read aloud the following dialogue with your tutor.
Your tutor will read the female student’s parts, and you will read the male student’s parts.

講師と以下の会話文を音読してください。講師はfemaleパートを読むのでmaleパートを読みましょう。

READ

Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)
Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)
Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)
Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)
Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)

QUESTION 1

The man expresses his opinion about the admin’s announcement.
State his opinion and explain his reasons.

男性が管理部の決定事項について意見を述べています。この男性の意見を述べ、彼の意見の理由を説明してください。

PREPARATION

You have 30 seconds to prepare before you answer.
Please prepare silently. Your preparation time starts now.

回答の前に30秒の準備時間があります。静かに解答の準備を始めてください。

PREPARE

30 seconds to prepare your answer

回答の準備時間30秒

ANSWER 1

You have 60 seconds to answer. Please start answering now.

60秒で回答します。回答を始めてください。

ANSWER

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 1

We’ll check the sample answers. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

READ

 

(part 1)

 

(part 2)

 

(part 3)

 

(part 4)

 

(part 5)

 

(part 6)

 

PASSAGE READING 2

Please read aloud the passage below.
以下の文章を音読してください。

READ

 

(title)

 

(body)

DIALOGUE READING 2

Please read aloud the following dialogue with your tutor.
Your tutor will read the female student’s parts, and you will read the male student’s parts.

講師と以下の会話文を音読してください。講師はfemaleパートを読むのでmaleパートを読みましょう。

READ

Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)
Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)
Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)
Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)
Female: (dialogue)
Male: (dialogue)

QUESTION 2

The man expresses his opinion about the announcement.
State his opinion and explain his reasons.

男性が管理部の決定事項について意見を述べています。この男性の意見を述べ、彼の意見の理由を説明してください。

PREPARATION

You have 30 seconds to prepare before you answer.
Please prepare silently. Your preparation time starts now.

回答の前に30秒の準備時間があります。静かに解答の準備を始めてください。

PREPARE

30 seconds to prepare your answer

回答の準備時間30秒

ANSWER 2

You have 30 seconds to prepare before you answer.
Please prepare silently. Your preparation time starts now.

60秒で回答します。回答を始めてください。

ANSWER

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 2

We’ll check the sample answers. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

READ

 

(part 1)

 

(part 2)

 

(part 3)

 

(part 4)

 

(part 5)

 

(part 6)

 

[TOEFL] Task3_Practice1_TEMPLATE

PASSAGE READING 1

Please read aloud the following passage.

以下の文章を音読してください。

READ

(TITLE)

(announcement)

COMPREHENSION CHECK 1

Please answer the question about the passage.

講師が告知文について質問するので答えましょう。



1. What are all students required to do?

ANSWER

According to the announcement,

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS 1

We’ll check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER 1

1. What are all students required to do?

According to the announcement,

DIALOGUE READING

Please read aloud the following dialogue with your tutor.

講師と以下の会話文を音読してください。

ANSWER

Female:
Male:
Female:
Male:
Female:
Male:
Female:
Male:
Female:
Male:

COMPREHENSION CHECK 2

Please answer the questions about the dialogue.

講師が会話文について質問するので答えましょう。



2. What are the female student and male student doing?

ANSWER

The female student and male student are

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

We’ll check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER 2

2. What are the female student and male student doing?

The female student and male student are

COMPREHENSION CHECK 3

3. Who is against the _________?

ANSWER

The (female/male) student disagrees with the _________ and gives two reasons why (she/he) is against the _________.

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

We’ll check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER 3

3. Who against the _________?

The male student disagrees with the _________ and gives two reasons why he is against the _________.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 4

4. Why does the male student disagree with the _________?

ANSWER

First,

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

We’ll check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER 4

4. Why does the male student disagree with the _________?

First,

COMPREHENSION CHECK 5

5. Why does the male student think that the new policy is too strict?

ANSWER

Second,

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

We’ll check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER 5

5. Why does the male student think that the new policy is too strict?

Second,

COMPREHENSION CHECK 6

6. All in all, what does the male student say?

ANSWER

In short,

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

We’ll check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER 6

6. All in all, what does the male student say?

In short,

[TOEFL] Task3_Practice2_TEMPLATE

PASSAGE READING 1

Please read aloud the following passage.

以下の文章を音読してください。

READ

TITLE

(announcement)

COMPREHENSION CHECK 1

Please answer the question about the passage.

講師が告知文について質問するので答えましょう。



1. What____?

ANSWER

According to the announcement,

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 1

We’ll check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER 1

1. What are all students required to do?

According to the announcement,

DIALOGUE READING

Please read aloud the following dialogue with your tutor.

講師と以下の会話文を音読してください。

READ

Female:
Male:
Female:
Male:
Female:
Male:
Female:
Male:
Female:
Male:

COMPREHENSION CHECK 2

Please answer the questions about the dialogue.

講師が会話文について質問するので答えましょう。

 
1. What are the female student and male student doing?
 
2. Who is against the _______?
 
3. Why does the male student disagree with the _________?
 
4. Why does the male student think that the new policy is too strict?
 
5. All in all, what does the male student say?

ANSWERS

1. The female student and male student are

 

2. The (female/male) student disagrees with the ___________ and gives two reasons why (she/he) is against the ____________.

 

3. First,

 

4. Second,

 

5. In short,

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

We’ll check the sample answers. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWERS 2

1. What are the female student and male student doing?

The female student and male student are

 
2. Who is against the ___________?

The male student disagrees with the _________ and gives two reasons why he is against the _______.

 
3. Why does the male student disagree with the new _________?

First,

 
4. Why does the male student think that the new policy is too strict?

Second,

 
5. All in all, what does the male student say?

In short,

Eiken Pre 1_9

DIRECTIONS

Please look at the comics below and narrate the story.
This is a story about an athlete who went to a basketball court to practice.
You have 1 minute to prepare.

PREPARATION

(1 minute to prepare)

DIRECTIONS

You have 2 minutes to narrate the story.
Describe each picture in 3 sentences.
Your story should begin with the sentence below:
One day, an athlete was in a basketball court.

ANSWER

eiken-pre-1-9---zel-highres (1)

QUESTION 1

Please look at the fourth picture.
If you were the coach, 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 student athletes should be required to practice every day?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Do you think being a professional athlete is as good as any other professions?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Do you think good advertisements help businesses earn more?

ANSWER

[TOEFL] Task 4 Practice 2_(TEMPLATE)

PASSAGE READING

Please read the passage silently for 45 seconds.
Then, please read the passage aloud.

45秒で以下の文章を黙読してください。その後、音読しましょう。

READ

Passage

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the questions about the passage.

講師が文章ついて質問するので答えましょう。

  1. question

ANSWER

1. According to the reading passage,

CHECK YOUR ANSWER

Let’s check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWER

  1. Accrording to the passage, (answer)

LECTURE READING

I will read aloud the lecture part. Please take down notes while I’m reading.
After that, please read aloud the lecture part.

講師が講義の一部を音読します。講師が読んでいる間にメモを取りましょう。
その後、音読してください。

READ

Passage

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions about the dialogue.

講師が会話文について質問するので答えましょう。

 
2. What is the professor talking about in the lecture?
 
3. Please explain the idea that the professor introduces first by using the example.
 
4. Please explain the idea that the professor introduces next by using the example.
 
5. What does the professor conclude in the lecture?

ANSWERS

2. The professor is talking about
3. First,
4. The second idea is
5. The professor concludes that

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

Let’s check the sample answers. Please repeat after me.

解答例を見ます。講師に続いて読みましょう。

SAMPLE ANSWERS 2

2. What is the professor talking about in the lecture?

The professor is talking about (topic)

 
3. Please explain the idea that the professor introduces first by using the example.

First, (topic)

 
4. Please explain the idea that the professor introduces next by using the example.

The second idea is (topic)

 
5. What does the professor conclude in the lecture?

The professor conludes that (topic)

Intermediate Business Conversation: Giving Praises

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Evans and you will be Mr. Wilson. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.
READ

 

Mr. Evans congratulates Mr. Wilson for achieving the team’s monthly goals.


Good morning, Mr. Wilson. I have some good news for you and your team.
 
Good morning, Mr. Evans. Wow! What a great way to start our day! What’s the good news?
 

 
I want to congratulate you for achieving your team’s monthly target. You handled the projects well even in difficult situations last month. There were conflicts in your team but still you remained calm and focused on your goals.
 
 
Thank you. However, I am not the only one who deserve the credit. The team really put much effort, even more than I expected, and they did a great job in carrying out the given tasks.
 

 
I agree with that, Mr. Wilson. I am really impressed with your team’s performance. Keep it up! I expect the team to continue doing a great job.
 

 
Certainly, Mr. Evans. You can count on us. Thank you for your support.
 

VOCABULARY CHECK
Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
ANSWER
1. Word:
Meaning:
Example:
 impress (verb)
to cause someone to admire or respect you
I am impressed with his kindness.
2. Word:
Meaning:
Example:
 handle (verb)
to deal with something

The officers were able to handle the situation well.
3. Word:
Meaning:
Example:
 credit (noun)
praise, approval or honor

They gave him credit for his excellent performance.
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.
ANSWER

1. How do you feel when someone praises you at work?
Answer: ________________
2. When was the last time you praised someone? What did you say?
Answer: ________________
3. Do you think giving praises to employees motivates them to work better?
Answer: ________________
4. Do you usually get praises at work/school?
Answer: ________________
5. Do you think always giving praises to employees is good? Why? Why not?
Answer: ________________
6. How would you describe people who deserve praises?
Answer: ________________
7. What motivates you at work/school?
Answer: ________________
8. When was the last time someone praised you? What did the person say?
Answer: ________________
9. What is the best praise that someone has given to you?
Answer: ________________
10. How would you feel when people give you unexpected praises?
Answer: ________________

[HS] Lesson 2

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

A Hero in a War

The Nazis invaded Poland in 1933 and took over the country. All Jewish people were forced to live in a certain area of the city known as ghettos. They were forbidden to leave ghettos, and anyone who tried to escape was killed. They suffered from hunger and got infected by different diseases. Because of that, social workers were assigned to monitor the situation. However, they were not allowed to help the Jewish people.

Irena Sendler, one of the social workers, helped the Jewish children escape. She knew the risk but could not bear seeing them suffering. She and other social workers decided to take the children out of the ghettos secretly. Some of the children were hidden in a box or bag. Others were put under a pile of clothes and vegetables. Irena was able to save 2,500 children. They were adopted by Polish families and were given false identities. However, a few years later, Senler got caught and was asked questions about the Jewish children. She kept her mouth shut despite all the sufferings she went through. In the end, she was able to escape with the help of her friends. After all the good things she did, she never considered herself a hero.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. Who invaded Poland in 1933?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Who is the social worker that helped the Jewish children escape?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. How many Jewish children was she able to help?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
invade _______________________________________________
forbid _______________________________________________
infect _______________________________________________
risk _______________________________________________
identity _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 

1. Have you tried donating food or clothes to people?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Have you done social work before?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Do you think social work is easy?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. What skills do people need to do social work?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Why do you think people do social work?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

6. Do you think all people should do social work?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

7. Do you think social work is important in all countries?
 
Answer:_______________________________________________

Beginner Business Conversation: Team Conflicts

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Mr. Evans and you will be Mr. Newton. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

会話文を読みましょう。講師がMr. Evans、あなたはMr. Newtonのパートを読みます。読み終わったら交代しましょう。
READ

 

Few days after the team meeting, Mr. Evans wants to talk to Mr. Newton.


There you are, Mr. Newton. If you don’t mind, I would like to speak with you.
 
Of course, sir. What would you like us to talk about?

The team and I noticed the quality of your work is becoming a problem. We have to delay the production process whenever your research is incomplete since it is based on the findings of your research.
 
I’m very sorry for my actions. There are just some tasks that are still difficult to do aside from doing my research. I know it’s easier said than done but don’t worry. I will do my research better next time to avoid giving bad work quality.

That’s understandable. By the way, Mr. Wilson has been doing some parts of your research already to avoid more delays. As much as possible, we want to avoid conflicts such as handling double tasks and delaying in medicine production and selling.
 

Okay, sir. Next time, I will ask for help if I have trouble doing other tasks. This won’t happen again. Thank you for telling me, Mr. Evans.

VOCABULARY CHECK
Let’s read the meaning and examples of each word aloud. Please repeat after me.
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。
ANSWER
1. Word:
 
Meaning:
Example:		 conflict (noun：名詞)
対立
a concern/problem/issue between two or more people

The Sales Department is having a meeting to solve a conflict before it’s too late.
2.Word:
 
Meaning:
Example:
 easier said than done (idiom：熟語)
口で言うほどやさしくはない
looks like a good idea but is difficult to do/achieve

He thought that planning to solve the conflict is easier said than done.

3. Word:
 
Meaning:
Example:
 quality (noun：名詞)
品質
how good or bad something/someone is

Mr. Evans wants Mr. Newton to improve the quality of his research.
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask me questions, too.

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。
ANSWER

1. Are you happy after solving a conflict? Why or why not?
Answer: ________________
2. How do you handle conflicts at work/school?
Answer: ________________
3. Do you think it’s possible not to have any conflicts at work/school? Why or why not?
Answer: ________________
4. Do you solve/fix conflicts immediately or do you need a longer time to solve/fix it?
Answer: ________________
5. What is/are the most common conflicts at work/school?
Answer: ________________
6. How often do you experience conflicts at work/school?
Answer: ________________
7. What would you like to do after solving/fixing a conflict? (Ex.: Eat, sleep, go somewhere, etc.)
Answer: ________________
8. Do you help others in solving their problems or do you let them solve/fix it on their own?
Answer: ________________
9. What was the latest conflict you experienced at work/school? How did you solved/fixed it?
Answer: ________________
10. Are you good in solving conflicts at work/school?
Answer: ________________

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