In this material, you will learn how and when to use “there is” and “there are” in sentences.
Let’s read the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
講師が A の部分を読みますので、B を制限時間 10 秒で音読しましょう。
| A: | Is there an apple on the table? |
| B: | Yes, there is an apple on the table. |
| A: | Is there a book on the shelf? |
| B: | Yes, there is a book on the shelf. |
| A: | How many bottles are there in the box? |
| B: | There are twenty bottles in the box. |
| A: | How many students are there in the classroom? |
| B: | There are 28 students in the classroom. |
| A: | Are there 31 days in August? |
| B: | Yes, there are 31 days in August. |
| A: | Are there shopping malls near your house? |
| B: | No, there are no shopping malls near my house. |
Based on the given information, please answer the questions.
与えられた情報をもとに、質問に答えてください。
Shopping List
| List | Number | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Math book | 1 | ¥500 |
| Science book | 1 | ¥600 |
| History book | 1 | ¥590 |
| Notebook | 5 | ¥300 |
| Drawing pencils | 7 | ¥280 |
| Pens | 2 | ¥70 |
1. Is there a Science book on the list?
Answer: _______________________________________________
2. How many drawing pencils are there on the list?
Answer: _______________________________________________
3. Is there a computer on the list?
Answer: _______________________________________________
4. How many notebooks are there on the list?
Answer: _______________________________________________
Based on the series of pictures, make a short story.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
次のイラストのストーリーを説明してください。準備時間は 20 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。
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.
次の内容に関して、自分の意見とその理由を 1 つ以上述べましょう。 準備時間は 60 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。
| Question: | Some people say that playing sports is the best way to stay healthy. What do you think about that? |
| Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
| Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
 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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Eiken 2 Batch 1_1
In this lesson, you will practice reading passages and answering questions.
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Making New Friends
Nowadays, a lot of students study at universities far from their home. Some of them are from small towns who moved to cities to study. These students live far from their family and friends. Universities organize welcome parties for new students. Universities require them to attend such parties, and by doing so new students can meet new friends from the same university.
According to the passage, how can new students meet new friends from the same university?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
School Contests
Nowadays, a lot of schools encourage students to join different school contests. Teachers, together with school clubs, organize different contests. They make sure that these contests are helpful to students. One of the most common school contests is the speech contest. Students develop their skills and abilities through such contests, and in this way they can be more confident and active in class.
According to the passage, how can students be more confident and active in class?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Personal Information
Nowadays, a lot of people use social networking sites. They usually share their thoughts and ideas on these websites. However, some of them do not notice that they have already shared too much of their personal information. People should be more careful when sharing such information on the internet, and in this way they can keep their personal information safe.
According to the passage, how can people keep their personal information safe?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Sports Skills
Nowadays, a lot of schools are giving importance to students’ sports skills. These schools offer a lot of sports programs to students. They organize sports training for different sports like basketball, baseball, and soccer. Because of this, more and more students are becoming interested in sports. Students should participate in such training, and by doing so they can improve their sports skills.
According to the passage, how can students improve their sports skills?
Please read the passage below silently for 20 seconds.
Then, please read aloud the passage starting from the title.
I will correct your pronunciation as you read.
Computer Tablets
Nowadays, some schools do not use books and notebooks in class. Instead, they let their students use computer tablets because they are more convenient. Students can record their lectures without writing down notes. They can also search for the information they need easier and faster. Students should use such tablets in class, and in this way they can study better.
According to the passage, how can students study better?
Eiken 2 Batch 3_4
In this lesson, you will practice answering questions.
Please answer in complete sentences.
I will correct your sentences if necessary.
Today, many people skip eating breakfast.
Do you eat breakfast every day?
These days, people take pictures of their daily activities and share them online.
Do you think this is a good idea?
These days, many students choose to study only the popular majors in college.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Today, many people prefer to walk when going to school or work.
Do you prefer to walk when going to school?
These days, many people believe all the information they see on the internet.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Nowadays, some people say that it is not important to study History.
Do you think it is important to study History?
Some people say that everyone should occasionally do volunteer work.
Do you do volunteer work?
These days, some customers prefer to pay using their credit cards instead of paying in cash.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Today, some travelers prefer to travel alone.
Do you want to try traveling alone?
Most parents do not let their children to talk to strangers.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Eiken 2 Batch 1_2
In this lesson, you will practice describing pictures by answering questions.
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, Ken was talking to Mika about having breakfast.
1st picture:
One day, Ken was talking to Mika about having breakfast.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
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, Mr. Kimura was talking to his wife about their new house.
1st picture:
One day, Mr. Kimura was talking to his wife about their new house.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
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, Yuka was talking to her father about her birthday party.
1st picture:
One day, Yuka was talking to her father about her birthday party.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
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, Mr. Sato was talking to his wife about an advertisement.
1st picture:
One day, Mr. Sato was talking to his wife about an advertisement.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
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, a police officer was talking to Miyuki about traffic rules.
1st picture:
One day, a police officer was talking to Miyuki about traffic rules.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
Eiken 2 Batch 2_2
In this lesson, you will practice describing pictures.
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, Keigo was talking to his friend Saki about snowboarding.
1st picture:
One day, Keigo was talking to his friend Saki about snowboarding.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
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, Goro was talking to his wife Suzu about going to a barbecue.
1st picture:
One day, Goro was talking to his wife Suzu about going to a barbecue.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
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, Yuzuru was talking to his friend Rin about hiking.
1st picture:
One day, Yuzuru was talking to his friend Rin about hiking.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
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, Takumi was talking to Akane about camping.
1st picture:
One day, Takumi was talking to Akane about camping.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
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, Souma was talking to Aya about buying a gift.
1st picture:
One day, Souma was talking to Aya about buying a gift.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
Eiken 2 Batch 1_4
In this lesson, you will practice answering questions.
Please answer in complete sentences.
I will correct your sentences if necessary.
Now, I will ask you the following questions. Please give two reasons to support your answer.
Today in Japan, students attend a school trip every year.
Do you think schools should require all students to join this school event?
These days, some students stop going to school and start working already.
Do you think this is a good idea?
These days, most teenagers enjoy amusement park rides like rollercoasters.
Do you think these rides are safe?
Today, some coffee shops are open 24 hours a day.
Do you think all coffee shops should do this in the future?
These days, some customers receive wrong items when shopping online.
Do you think online shopping is more convenient than shopping in malls?
Today, some English novels are translated into Japanese.
Do you think more foreign books should be translated into Japanese?
These days, most people prefer eating fast food to cooking their own food.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Nowadays, most students spend a lot of time on social networking sites.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Today, many teenagers do not watch news.
Do you watch the news?
Today, many people follow a healthy diet. Do you like eating healthy foods?
