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Eiken Pre 2 Batch 3_4

DIRECTIONS

Your tutor will ask you the following questions. Start your answer with “Yes” or “No” and explain your answer in 2 sentences.

QUESTION 1

Nowadays, many students are studying in other countries.
Do you want to study in another country?
 
If yes → In what country do you want to study?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Nowadays, some people like meeting famous people.
Do you like meeting famous people?
 
If yes → Who do you want to meet next?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Today, most people prefer watching sports to playing sports.
Do you also prefer watching sports?
 
If yes → What sport do you like to watch?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

These days, some students prefer to study at coffee shops.
Do you like studying at coffee shops?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Where do you like to study?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Nowadays, some people spend most of their time doing their hobbies.
Do you spend a lot of time on your hobbies?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → What do you usually do during your free time?

ANSWER

QUESTION 6

Nowadays, many people like reading fashion magazines.
Do you like reading fashion magazines?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → What do you like to read?

ANSWER

QUESTION 7

These days, many people like mountain climbing.
Do you like mountain climbing?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → What kind of activities do you like?

ANSWER

QUESTION 8

Nowadays, many students like watching movies about history.
Do you like movies about history?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → What kind of movies do you like?

ANSWER

QUESTION 9

Today, many people like trying new restaurants.
Do you like trying new restaurants?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → What is your favorite restaurant?

ANSWER

QUESTION 10

Nowadays, many people like watching a lot of TV shows.
Do you like watching TV shows?
 
If yes → What TV show do you like the most?
If no → What do you like to watch?

ANSWER

Eiken Pre 2 Batch 2_4

DIRECTIONS

Your tutor will ask you the following questions. Start your answer with “Yes” or “No” and explain your answer in 2 sentences.

QUESTION 1

Some people like to stay at home during weekends.
Do you like to stay at home during weekends?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Today, many people sell their old clothes.
Do you think this is a good idea?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Nowadays, many people like taking photos.
Do you like taking photos?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Today, many teenagers stay up late at night.
Do you also stay up late at night?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Some people enjoy adventure sports.
Do you do adventure sports?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 6

Today, schools have a lot of activities for students.
Do you like joining school activities?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 7

Some students work during weekends?
Do you also work during weekends?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 8

Today, many people prefer watching news to reading news.
Do you also like watching the news?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 9

Nowadays, some people like traveling abroad.
Do you like traveling abroad?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 10

Nowadays, many people exercise in the morning.
Do you like to exercise?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken Pre 2 Batch 3_3

DIRECTIONS

Your tutor will ask you the following questions. Start your answer with “Yes” or “No” and explain your answer in 2 sentences.

QUESTION 1

Do you think each family should own a car?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Do you think students should not join school clubs so they can have more time to study?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Do you think it is good to buy things you do not need as long as you have money?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think studying Art is important?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you think traveling alone is a good idea?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 6

Do you think students should bring their own lunch instead of buying food at the cafeteria?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 7

Do you think children should help in cleaning their house?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 8

Do you think saving money is good?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 9

Do you think all museums should be free for all?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 10

Do you think students should learn how to cook at school?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken Pre 2 Batch 2_3

DIRECTIONS

Your tutor will ask you the following questions. Start your answer with “Yes” or “No” and explain your answer in 2 sentences.

QUESTION 1

Do you think it is important to get enough sleep?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Do you think expensive things are better than cheap ones?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Do you think students should study at home during the school holidays?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think it is good for children to use smartphones?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you think every family should have a pet?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 6

Do you think students should bring their smartphones to school?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 7

Do you think wearing of school uniforms is important?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 8

Do you think English is easy to learn?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 9

Do you think children should do adventure sports?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 10

Do you think all people should stop eating fast food?
 
If yes → Why?
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

[TOEFL] Task 6_Exercise (TEMPLATE)

LECTURE READING 1

I will read aloud the lecture below. Please listen and take notes.

以下の文章を音読してください。

READ

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READING PRACTICE

Now, please read aloud the lecture above.

上の文章を音読してください。

QUESTION

Using the examples and information from the lecture, talk about the importance of colors in films.

回答の前に20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。

PREPARATION

You have 20 seconds to prepare.

回答の前に20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

(20 seconds to prepare your answer.)

回答の準備時間20秒

ANSWER

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

60秒で回答します。回答を始めてください。

ANSWER

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

CHECK YOUR ANSWER

Now, 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。

READ

A male professor is talking about ____________________.

According to the professor, __________________________.

The professor presents ____________________.

First, the professor explains ______________.

Second, he mentions that ____________.

Through this short lecture, _________________.

LECTURE READING 2

I will read aloud the lecture below. Please listen and take notes.

講師が文章を音読しますので、よく聞いてメモを取りましょう。

READ

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p

p

READING PRACTICE

Now, please read aloud the lecture above.

上の文章を音読してください。

QUESTION

Using the examples and information from the lecture, talk about ___________.

回答の前に20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。

PREPARATION

You have 20 seconds to prepare.

回答の前に20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

(20 seconds to prepare your answer.)

回答の準備時間20秒

ANSWER

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

60秒で回答します。回答を始めてください。

ANSWER

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

CHECK YOUR ANSWER

Now, 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。

READ

A male professor is talking about ___________.

_______.

The professor presents _______________.

First, the professor explains that _______________.

Second, he mentions ______________

Through this short lecture, I learned that ____________.

[TOEFL] Task 6 Practice 2 – Template

LECTURE READING

I will read aloud the lecture below. Please listen and take notes.

講師が文章を音読しますので、よく聞いてメモを取りましょう。

LECTURE

Are you aware of the autonomic nervous system? It is the part of the nervous system that works autonomously and controls certain body processes like blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing. In this lesson, we will discuss the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system which are the sympathetic and parasympathetic division.
 

Let’s start with the sympathetic division. This division prepares the body for stress and emergency situations. It automatically controls the body’s response to any noticed threats. This division is associated with the fight or flight response. The fight or flight response represents the options that people have when they are in danger. The options are dealing with the threat (fight) or running away to safety (flight). When someone is frightened, the heartbeat accelerates and the breathing becomes faster. This is to provide enough energy and oxygen to the body as it responses to danger.
 

Next, the parasympathetic division. This division keeps the body at rest. This division is responsible for storing and conserving the body’s energy not for immediate but for future use. It slows down the pulse rate and starts the digestion. This division is associated with the rest and digest function. The rest and digest represents the time when the blood pressure decreases, the pulse rate slows down and the digestion starts as the body is at rest. It controls the body processes during ordinary situations. For example, wanting to relax on a weekend while watching your favorite television show on a comfortable chair calls for the rest and digest function.

READING PRACTICE

Now, please read aloud the lecture above.

上の文章を音読してください。

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the questions using the information and examples from the lecture.

講義の例や情報を用いて、睡眠不足がもたらす悪影響を話してください。

 
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.

ANSWER

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…

SAMPLE ANSWERS

Now, 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

1. What is the professor talking about in the lecture?
The professor is talking about the autonomic nervous system and what it does.
 
2. What is the main idea of the lecture?
According to the professor, the autonomic nervous system is the part of the nervous system that works autonomously and controls certain body processes.
 
3. What are the two supporting ideas introduced in the lecture?
The professor presents the two main divisions of the autonomic nervous system which are the sympathetic and parasympathetic division.
 
4. Please explain the first supporting idea using the example given.
First, the professor provides the example of a person feeling frightened to explain how the sympathetic division works and what it really does. He explains that the sympathetic division is associated with the fight or flight response which gives people two options when facing threats.
 
5. Please explain the second supporting idea using the example given.
Second, the professor provides the examples of a person relaxing on a weekend while watching his/her favorite television show on a comfortable chair. He explains that the parasympathetic division is associated with the rest and digest function.
 
6. Please explain what you learned through this lecture.
Through this short lecture, I learned that the sympathetic division is responsible for the body’s response to noticed threats or danger. It provides immediate usage of energy. I also learned that the parasympathetic division is responsible for the state of the body being at rest when not detecting any threats at present. It stores energy not for immediate but for future use.

[TOEFL] Task 6_Practice 1_1

LECTURE READING

I will read aloud the lecture below. Please listen and take notes.

READ

Have you ever wondered why our voices change as we grow older? Over the years, a human body undergoes a lot of changes. One of them is the depth of voice. There are two reasons as to why human voice changes over time: the age of vocal cords and the size of larynx. Larynx or the voice box is a part of the respiratory system that is used to breathe, talk, and swallow. It is a system of different muscles that supports and moves the vocal cords inside it.
The age of a human’s vocal cords causes big changes. As a person ages, the vocal cords ages too. People experience the first major shift on their voices when starting to become an adult. That’s the time when our voices start to deepen. That is a sign that the vocal cords are aging. Most people’s voices stay almost the same for about 50 years after the start of becoming an adult. However, as people grow older, they experience signs relating to aging voice called presbyphonia.
Next is the size of the larynx. The voice is produced through the sound waves of the vocal cords. The bigger the vocal cords, the deeper the voice is. Men have bigger larynges than women. This is the reason why men’s voices are bigger and deeper than that of women’s. When larynges and vocal cords grow, they create bigger sound waves which makes their voices bigger and deeper as they age.

READING PRACTICE

Now, please read aloud the lecture above.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 1

Please answer the questions using the information and examples from the lecture.
What is the professor talking about in the lecture?

ANSWER 1

The professor is talking about

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 1

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 1

What is the professor talking about in the lecture?
The professor is talking about the reasons why the human voice changes as people grow old.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 2

What is the main idea of the lecture?

ANSWER 2

According to the professor,

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 2

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 2

What is the main idea of the lecture?
According to the passage, a human body undergoes a lot of changes as people grow old and one of those changes is the depth of voice.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 3

What are the two supporting ideas introduced in the lecture?

ANSWER 3

The professor presents

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 3

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 3

What are the two supporting ideas introduced in the lecture?
The professor presents the two reasons as to why human voices change over time: the age of the vocal cords and the size of larynx.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 4

Please explain the first supporting idea using the example given.

ANSWER 4

First, the professor

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 4

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 4

Please explain the first supporting idea using the example given.
First, the professor uses the start of becoming an adult as an example. He says that the start of becoming an adult is the time when people experience the first major shift on their voices. And that it is a sign that the vocal cords are aging.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 5

Please explain the second supporting idea using the example given.

ANSWER 5

Second, the professor

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 5

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 5

Please explain the second supporting idea using the example given.
Second, the professor differentiates the size of men and women’s larynges as an example. He explains that the larger size of men’s larynges is the reason why their voices are deeper than that of women’s.

COMPREHENSION CHECK 6

Please explain what you learned through this lecture.

ANSWER 6

Through this short lecture, I learned

CHECK YOUR ANSWER 6

We will check the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

SAMPLE ANSWER 6

Please explain what you learned through this lecture.
Through this short lecture, I learned that there are two reasons as to why our voices change as we grow older. The age of our vocal cords deepens our voices and it starts before becoming an adult. I also learned that the depth of the voice depends on the size of the larynx. This is the reason why men have deeper voices than women.

Eiken Pre 1_7

DIRECTIONS

Please look at the comics below and narrate the story.
This is a story about a man who left his phone at home.
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, a man was on his way to work.

ANSWER

eiken-pre-1-1-7---benette-highres

QUESTION 1

Please look at the fourth picture.
If you were the boss, 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 employees should not be allowed to use their phones during working hours?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Do you think businessmen should focus on quantity over quality?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Do you think schools should have beauty contests?

ANSWER

Intermediate Business: Dealing with Deadlines

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Let’s practice some expressions. Please read them aloud.
READ

Use the following expressions for setting deadlines:

  1. Our team report for today covers the status of our recent project.
  2. For today, we are going to talk about the status of our recent project.

To inform the team about project updates:

  1. You have five days to complete this project.
  2. We have until the end of this month to accomplish the project.
  3. We have three more weeks to complete the project.

In case the project would be accomplished after the set deadline, we could use the following expressions:

  1. Due to some reasons, I am afraid I could not make it to the deadline.
  2. I apologize, but we can’t complete this work by the date that you have requested.
READING ALOUD

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

 

Mr. Davies calls for a team meeting lead by Mr. Evans to hear the latest updates about their ongoing project.


Good afternoon, Mr. Evans. I apologize for taking a few minutes of your time today. I would like to talk to you regarding the project that I assigned you last week. How is it?
 
 
No worries, Mr. Davies. As of now, I have done 70% of the project. However, I find it hard to accomplish the project at a faster pace because I need to acquire some information from other managers to finish some parts.
 

 
Is that so? I guess I was not able to foresee that problem. It turns out that the extent of the project is bigger than I anticipated. I think we could make some adjustments regarding the deadline for the project. How much time would you need within two weeks to accomplish the project?
 
 
The original deadline is on Monday. I guess I would need additional three days to fully accomplish the project. It will be done by Friday next week. Would that be fine, Mr. Davies?
 

 
Absolutely, Mr. Evans. I agree with the three-day extension of the project’s deadline. I am expecting to see the accomplished report on the project on Friday morning. I know you won’t let me down.
 
 
Thank you. Noted on that, Mr. Davies. You have my word.
 
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions based on the dialogue.
ANSWER

1. Why does Mr. Evans find it hard to accomplish the project?
Answer: ________________
2. What adjustment did they make regarding the deadline for the project?
Answer: ________________
GUESS THE MEANING

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word in each sentence.

ANSWER
  1. b. to succeed in doing or finishing something
  2. a. to expect or to prepare for something before it happens
  3. c. to expect a future situation or event

ANSWER

  1. The manager was able to accomplish the given task before the deadline.
    1. to make a progress report
    2. to succeed in doing or finishing something
    3. to receive feedback
  2. The company was able to anticipate the decrease in their production this week.
    1. to expect or to prepare for something before it happens
    2. to give new information
    3. to change something to make it better
  3. The manager was not able to foresee the problems before they affected the team’s performance.
    1. to introduce major changes
    2. to stop expectations on something
    3. to expect a future situation or event
CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.
ANSWER

1. Have you ever missed a deadline at work or at school? What did you do to make up for it?
Answer: ________________
2. Do you think not meeting the deadline is fine as long as the task is accomplished? Why? Why not?
Answer: ________________
3. Why do you think it’s important to set a deadline?
Answer: ________________
SITUATION QUESTIONS

Please tell me what you will do given the following situations.
ANSWER

1. While working on a project, you noticed that the deadline of the project given by your manager is tomorrow. However, you are having a tough time and you still need an extension of two days to accomplish the most important part of the project. How would you tell your manager about it?
Answer: ________________
2. You gave a task to one of the employees you are currently training at work. The task should be finished by the end of the month. How would you tell the employee about the task’s deadline?
Answer: ________________
3. You have to complete a project, and the deadline of that project is on the day you have scheduled you short vacation. What would you do?
Answer: ________________