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Eiken 2_11

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Performing Arts

Nowadays, a lot of people are becoming interested in performing arts. The most common performing arts activities are dancing, singing, and acting. Some people do such activities, and by doing so they can share their talents and special skills with other people. They spend plenty of time to practice their performances, so they can give the best show to their audience.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can some people share their talents and special skills with other people?

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, Kaori was talking to Yano about selling the tickets for her ballet show.

PICTURE
eiken-2-11---zel-highres (2)

1st picture:
One day, Kaori was talking to Yano about selling the tickets for her ballet show.
____________________________________________________________.
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 hard work is more important than talent.
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 save money to start their own businesses in the future.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.

GTEC – TEMPLATE

READING PRACTICE
Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
READ
A:
(Question)
B:
(Answer)
READ
A:
(Question)
B:
(Answer)
READ
A:
(Question)
B:
(Answer)
READ
A:
(Question)
B:
(Answer)
READ
A:
(Question)
B:
(Answer)
READ
A:
(Question)
B:
(Answer)
COMPREHENSION CHECK
Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
READ

(Table Title)

Title Author Sale Price
Force of the Wolves Sasha McGreen $ 8.99
Hunting Games Mark Anthony $ 7.99
The Green Clown Billy Wise $ 9.99

1. (Question)
Answer:
2. (Question)
Answer:
3. (Question)
Answer:
4. (Question)
Answer:
DESCRIBING PICTURES
Based on the series of pictures, make a short story.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
DESCRIBE

(comics)
EXPRESSING OPINIONS
Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
ANSWER
Question: (Topic). What do you think about that?
Answer:

[TOEFL] Task 4 Exercise_(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

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

lecture

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。

 

Using the examples in the lecture, please explain (question/statement)

ANSWER
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
A male professor is talking about
According to the reading passage,
The professor gives two examples
The first point in the reading passage explains that
The professor mentions that
The second point in the reading passage explains that
The professor mentions that

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)