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Eiken 2 (TEMPLATE)

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Title

(passage)

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, (topic)

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, (topic)

PICTURE

1st picture:
One day, (topic)

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 (topic).
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, (topic).
Do you think (question)

ANSWER

Yes/No

Eiken Pre 2_ (Template)

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Title

(passage)

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, (question)

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

(picture a)

QUESTION 2

Please look at picture A.
They are doing different things. Tell me as much as you can about what they are doing. Please describe the picture using 5 actions.

ANSWER

1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE B

(picture b)

QUESTION 3

Now, please look at the (wo/man) in picture B.
Please describe the situation.

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think (question)
 
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

(topic)
Do you (question)

If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken 1 (TEMPLATE)

DIRECTIONS

In this lesson, you will practice delivering a speech and I will ask you questions about it.

PREPARATION

Please choose a topic below and make a speech.
You have 1 minute to prepare.
Your 1 minute starts now.

PREPARE

1. Question
2. Question
3. Question
4. Question
5. Question

CHOOSE A TOPIC

Your time is up. Now, please tell me the topic you chose.

ANSWER

MAKE A SPEECH

Now, you have 2 minutes to deliver your speech. Please give two reasons to support your opinion.
Your 2 minutes starts now.

SPEECH

QUESTION

Now, I will ask you two questions about your speech.
(Please ask two questions about your student’s speech.)

ANSWER

1.
2.

PREPARATION

Please choose another topic below and make another speech.
You have 1 minute to prepare.
Your 1 minute starts now.

PREPARE

1. Question
2. Question
3. Question
4. Question
5. Question

CHOOSE A TOPIC

Your time is up. Now, please tell me the topic you chose.

ANSWER

MAKE A SPEECH

Now, you have 2 minutes deliver your speech. Please give two reasons to support your opinion.
Your 2 minutes starts now.

SPEECH

QUESTION

Now, I will ask you two questions about your speech.
(Please ask two questions about your student’s speech.)

ANSWER

1.
2.

General English (Expert)_Land Resources

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Land Resources

Human life depends on the natural resources that can be found on the Earth. One of the natural resources that human life depends on are land resources. Land is an important resource as it is the only part of the earth where humans can live. It is important for humans because it supports life and all agricultural activities on the Earth. More than 90% of humans’ basic needs like food, clothing, and shelter are acquired from land resources. These natural resources are essential to the survival of humans because other than the basic needs, humans also rely on land resources to earn for a living.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Why is land resource important to humans?
Answer:
2. Where can the basic needs of humans be acquired from?
Answer:
3. How many percent of humans’ basic needs are acquired from land?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
natural
resource
agricultural
shelter
acquire
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. What do you think is the most important resource we can get from land?
Answer:
2. Why is it important to save land resources?
Answer:
3. Do you think it is good to construct more buildings even if it harms nature?
Answer:
4. Do you think the government should do more to save forests and its resources?
Answer:
5. Do you think farmers play an important role in developing the economy?
Answer:
6. What do you think students can do to help save land resources?
Answer:
7. Do you think mining destroys land resources?
Answer:

General English (Expert)_Sustainable Production and Consumption

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Production and Consumption

The aim of sustainable production and consumption is to provide human’s basic needs without harming the environment. However, the process of production that utilizes raw materials, and energy have a negative impact on the environment. One of the environmental problems caused by this is water pollution. Water pollution has been a global problem for years now. In fact, only 3% of the world’s water is safe to drink. As a result, the government is encouraging manufacturers to produce products that will cause less damage to the environment.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What is the aim of sustainable production and consumption?
Answer:
2. How many percent of the world’s water is safe to drink?
Answer:
3. What does the government encourage manufacturers to do?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
sustainable
production
consumption
resources
impact
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. What do you think is the biggest environmental issue in your country?
Answer:
2. Is plastic pollution a big issue in your hometown?
Answer:
3. Are plastic bags banned in your country?
Answer:
4. Do you think people should discontinue using plastic bags?
Answer:
5. Do you think recycling is important?
Answer:
6. Do you think schools should have recycling activities?
Answer:
7. How do the people in your country help in protecting the environment?
Answer:

[Presentation] Useful Expressions 3

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the sentences aloud. Please repeat after me.
文章を講師に続いて、音読しましょう。

READ

GIVING A SUMMARY 概要の提示
To summarize the presentation, …
プレゼンテーションをまとめると、…
To sum up the important points in the presentation, …
プレゼンテーションの重要なポイントを要約すると、 …
In summary, …
要するに、 …
QUESTION AND ANSWER 質疑応答
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
質問や意見がある方はいますか?
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
質問がある方は、遠慮なく聞いてください。
Please raise your hand if you have any questions.
質問がある方は手を上げてください。
CONCLUDING A PRESENTATION プレゼンテーションの要約
After weighing the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that…
長所と短所を検討した後、 …という結論に達しました。
To conclude this presentation, …
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、…
Therefore, I conclude…
したがって、 …と結論を下します。
CLOSING STATEMENTS 結びの言葉
Thank you for listening. Let’s now wrap it up for today.
ご静聴ありがとうございました。今日は終わりにしましょう。
We’ve covered each item on the agenda. That will be all for today.
議題にあるすべての項目を話しました。今日は以上です。
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。
PRESENTATION PRACTICE

Please conclude a presentation by using the expressions you learned.
学んだ表現を活用し、プレゼンテーションをまとめてみましょう。

PRACTICE

To summarize the presentation, the number of enrollees for next term is expected to increase.
プレゼンテーションをまとめると、次期の登録者数は増えると思います。
 
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
質問や意見がある方はいますか?
 
To conclude this presentation, we will need more people to facilitate the enrollment process .
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、私たちは登録処理を容易にするためにもっとスタッフが必要です。
 
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Please fill in each blank with the appropriate word. Then, read the sentences aloud.
空欄に適切な言葉を入れて、音読してください。

ANSWER 1

1. To _________________ the presentation…
プレゼンテーションをまとめると、…

a. summarize

b. summary

c. end

d. discuss

 
2. Does _________________ have any questions or comments?
質問や意見がある方はいますか?

a. everyone

b. nobody

c. you

d. anyone

 
3. After _________________ the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that…
長所と短所を検討した後、 … という結論に達しました。

a. conclusion

b. weighing

c. weight

d. summary

 
4. Thank you for _________________. Let’s now wrap it up for today.
ご静聴ありがとうございました。今日は終わりにしましょう。

a. summarizing

b. listening

c. starting

d. adding

ANSWER 2

1. To sum up the _________________ points in the presentation…
プレゼンテーションの重要なポイントを要約すると、 …

a. urgent

b. important

c. summary

d. present

 
2. If you have any _________________, please don’t hesitate to ask.
質問がある方は、遠慮なく聞いてください。

a. answer

b. questions

c. asking

d. tell

 
3. To _________________ this presentation, …
このプレゼンテーションをまとめますと、…

a. conclusion

b. conclude

c. question

d. answer

 
4. We’ve covered each item on the _________________. That will be all for today.
議題にあるすべての項目を話しました。今日は以上です。

a. discuss

b. agenda

c. close

d. begin

ANSWER 3

1. In _________________,…
要するに、 …

a. sum

b. end

c. summary

d. summarizing

 
2. Please _________________ your hand if you have any questions.
質問がある方は手を上げてください。

a. hesitate

b. ask

c. raise

d. rise

 
3. Therefore, I _________________…
したがって、 …と結論を下します。

a. conclude

b. summarizing

c. hesitate

d. conclusion

 
4. This _________________ is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.
この会議は終わりです。ご出席いただきありがとうございました。

a. meeting

b. meet

c. cancelled

d. raise

ROLE PLAYING

Let’s do some role play with the given information. Please use the expressions you learned in this lesson.
与えられた情報を使って、学んだ表現の練習をしましょう。

ROLE PLAY 1

SUMMARY: The number of junior high school students will increase by 20% next school year
来年度の中学生の数は20%増える
CONCLUSION: We will add more classrooms to the building
もっと教室を増やす

To summarize the presentation, _____________________________________.
Does anyone have any questions or comments?
After weighing the pros and cons, I come to the conclusion that ____________________________.
If no one has anything else to add, then I think we’ll wrap this up.

ROLE PLAY 2

SUMMARY: 60% of the school clubs require a three-hour practice every day after class
学校クラブの60%は毎日放課後に3時間の練習を要求している
CONCLUSION: We will limit the time for school club activities
学校クラブの活動時間を制限する

To sum up the important points in the presentation, _____________________________________.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.
To conclude this presentation, _____________________________________.
We’ve covered the main items on the agenda. That will be all for today.

ROLE PLAY 3

SUMMARY: About 30% of the students got caught using mobile phones during class
約30%の生徒が授業中に携帯電話を使用していた
CONCLUSION: Mobile phones used during class should be confiscated
授業中のに携帯電話を使用したら没収する

In summary, ____________________________________________.
Please raise your hand if you have any questions.
Therefore, I conclude _________________________________.
This meeting is adjourned. Thank you all for attending.

Conversation(Beginner Chapter 3)|日常会話(初級3章)
Lesson15: Literature and Art 文学と芸術

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about literature and art in an English conversation.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

How was the school field trip, Alice? Where did you go?
We went to an art museum. My favorite part is the paintings of Greek gods. Do you know that there are twelve Olympian gods in Greek Literature?

Of course, but the three most famous Olympian gods are Zeus, the king of the gods, Poseidon, the god of the seas, and Hades, the god of the underworld.
You’re correct. There is an amazing painting of them in the museum, as well as a painting of my favorite Greek god Apollo, the god of sun and music.

My favorite Greek god is Poseidon, the god of the seas. I hope that I can go to the art museum you visited soon.
We can go there with our parents next week. I will tell them.
PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. Do you like to read?
Answer:
2. What’s your favorite book?
Answer:
3. Do you like to read books based on real life?
Answer:
4. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?
Answer:
5. What kind of art interests you the most? (Example: poetry, painting, music, etc.)
Answer:
6. When was the last time you visited a museum?
Answer:
7. Do you like listening to music while reading?
Answer:
8. Are movies, music, and photography considered art?
Answer:
9. How many books do you think you can read in a year?
Answer:
10. When was the last time you draw or paint? What did you draw or paint?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
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
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Expert Conversation: Traffic and Transportation

WARM UP

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


Sorry, I’m late. I hadn’t expected heavy traffic on a Thursday afternoon.
It’s quite alright. You’re only 10 minutes late, and I’ve just arrived. I’m late, too. It just so happen that I came in earlier than you did.

The traffic congestion here is really bad. I drove here from my place for about two hours when it should normally take me 45 minutes.
At least you are in the comfort of your own car. I had to take the train.

Oh, no. How insensitive of me.
It’s no problem, really. It’s just unfortunate that my car’s still being serviced.

CONVERSATION

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

1. How do you commute to work or school?
Answer: ________________
2. Describe your ideal commute to work or school.
Answer: ________________
3. What’s the most readily available form of public transportation where you live?
Answer: ________________
4. What is your most favorite form of transportation?
Answer: ________________
5. At what age does the average person obtain a driver’s license?
Answer: ________________
6. Have you ever missed your last train or bus home? If so, how did you get home?
Answer: ________________
7. Is it safe to ride a bike in your city?
Answer: ________________
8. Have you ever seen a traffic accident?
Answer: ________________
9. Are traffic accidents a major cause of death in your country?
Answer: ________________
10. How do you think countries can reduce congestion on the roads?
Answer: ________________

Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)|日常会話(上級3章)
Lesson20: Jobs and Employment 仕事と雇用

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about employment in an advanced English conversation.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

I’ve been thinking about getting a new job. Do you think this is a good idea?
Is this a major career change? Or are you seeking better opportunities somewhere other than your current employer?

I’m not planning on a change of career at all. I love my job as an editor. It’s just that there is too much office politics going on. I find it hard to do my job in that kind of environment.
I can sympathize. I left my previous job for the same reasons. I suggest you go over your options carefully before you decide. You can also communicate the situation with your employer.

Those are pretty solid ideas. I’m glad that I talked to you. Thanks.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. What is a typical day at your current job like?
Answer:
2. What part-time job would you consider?
Answer:
3. Would you consider working abroad? Where would you like to work?
Answer:
4. What is your dream job?
Answer:
5. What are the most in-demand jobs in your country right now?
Answer:
6. What do you consider a successful career and why?
Answer:
7. Which would you choose between a satisfying job and a well-paid one?
Answer:
8. Do you see any unfair labor practices in your country?
Answer:
9. If money were not a problem for you, which job would you take?
Answer:
10. At what age do you plan to retire?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
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
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.

Conversation(Expert Chapter 3)|日常会話(上級3章)
Lesson18: Health 健康

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn how to talk about health in an advanced English conversation.

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Hey, Alice. Do you have Dr. Reid’s contact number?
I do. What do you need it for? Are you sick or something?

I’ve been feeling lethargic as of late. I don’t know what caused it.
That sounds serious. Here’s Dr. Reid ‘s number. Be sure to get an appointment with him soon. Is there anything else that you’ve noticed about your health? I’m worried.

Well, aside from feeling so sleepy even after a good night’s rest, none. I just find it difficult to get anything done at work because of this. I randomly fall asleep, too.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

1. When was the last time you were sick?
Answer:
2. What disease frightens you the most?
Answer:
3. What is the health service like in your country?
Answer:
4. Do you consider yourself healthy?
Answer:
5. Have you ever tried any alternative health therapies?
Answer:
6. Do you have unhealthy habits?
Answer:
7. Have you ever been into an accident and sustained an injury?
Answer:
8. Would you consider donating your organs after your death?
Answer:
9. Many say that the government has a bigger responsibility on maintaining public health than individual people. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
10. What medical advancements would like to see in the future?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
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
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.