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[TOEFL] Task 5_Exercise 2

DIALOGUE READING

Please read aloud the dialogue with your tutor.

READ

Female:
I can’t find my ID. I think I lost it while buying some snacks at the cafeteria before going to class this morning.
Male:
Do you remember the last time you saw it?
Female:
I remember putting it inside my backpack together with my wallet this morning at the cafeteria.
Male:
I see. Why don’t you go back to the cafeteria? Someone might have seen your ID. You may ask the people working there.
Female:
I can’t go back there just yet, I don’t want to miss my next class. We will have a quiz today.
Male:
Why don’t you just go to the registrar’s office and request for a new ID? They allow students to request for a new ID.
Female:
I don’t think it will work because requesting for a new ID takes time.
Male:
Is the process too long?
Female:
Yes. I need to write a letter of request first and ask my professor to sign it, so the registrar can give me the form I need to fill out. I also have to wait for 3 days for the registrar’s approval. It will take at least a week to get a new one.

READING SILENTLY

Now, please read the dialogue silently for 50 seconds.

READ SILENTLY

(50 seconds to read the dialogue silently)

QUESTION

Describe the female student’s problem and the two suggestions given by the male student. Decide which of the two suggestions you think is better and give reasons to support your answer.

PREPARATION

You have 20 seconds for preparation before answering.
Please start your preparation silently.

PREPARE

(20 seconds for preparation to answer)

ANSWER

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

ANSWER

CHECK YOUR ANSWERS

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

SAMPLE ANSWERS

A female student and a male student are talking about a problem the female student has.
The problem is that she lost her ID.
The male student offered two suggestions to solve her problem.
His first suggestion is to go back to the cafeteria because someone might have seen her ID there.
His second suggestion is to go to the registrar’s office and request for a new ID.
I choose the second suggestion because it gives a permanent solution to the problem. Going back to the cafeteria to look for her ID does not guarantee that she will find it there. She will also need to skip classes in order to do this. Requesting for a new ID may take time but there is an assurance that she will get a new ID in the end.

[HS] – How do we act as global citizens? 

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Global citizens 

There are almost 200 countries around the world. Each country has its own culture. For the people from different cultures to work together, how should global citizens act? Global citizens should have an awareness of other cultures. Respecting cultural differences should come after. Being able to communicate well is also essential for them. Most of all, consideration for others is the key to be successful in their mission as global citizens.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 
1. What should global citizens have an awareness of?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What should global citizens respect?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What is the key to be successful in their mission as global citizens?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
global citizen _______________________________________________
awareness _______________________________________________
consideration _______________________________________________
successful _______________________________________________
mission _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 

1. Why do you think it is important to respect other cultures?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you agree that having good communication skills is important in being a global citizen?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think global citizens should consider others’ needs before theirs?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. Do you agree that global citizens should help develop their own countries first?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. What do you think is the best way to act as a global citizen?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. Do you have an awareness of other cultures?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. How do you learn about other cultures?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

[HS] – Do animals have emotions?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Animal Emotions

An emotion is a mental reaction and a strong feeling toward different actions. According to some scientists, animals have emotions. It is said that the emotions they feel are similar to that of humans. They feel happiness, sadness, fear and other feelings. Their emotions can be recognized easily. Animals often show how they feel through their facial expressions and behavior.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What is an emotion?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do animals have emotions similar to that of humans?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. How do animals show their emotions?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
emotion _______________________________________________
mental _______________________________________________
similar to _______________________________________________
facial expression _______________________________________________
behavior _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 

1. Do you think animals should be taken care of like human beings?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you think animals feel the same way humans do?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What do you think are the things that make animals happy?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. What do you think are the things that make animals sad?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think we can change animals’ behavior by training them?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. Do you think talking to animals will improve their understanding of humans?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think animals live better in the wild?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

GTEC – 6

READING PRACTICE

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。

READ

A: How was your football practice yesterday?
B: It was tiring, but I had fun.

READ

A: Who is your English teacher?
B: My English teacher is Mr. Brown.

READ

A: Do you want to go to the library with me?
B: Yes, let’s go.

READ

A: Do you know where the school clinic is?
B: It is beside the cafeteria.

READ

A: Are you ready for tomorrow’s exam?
B: Yes, I studied very hard last night.

READ

A: Are you excited about the school trip next week?
B: Yes, I am very excited about the school trip next week!

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the given information.
与えられた情報をもとに、質問に答えてください。

READ

Amusement Park Schedule

Day Opening Closing
Thursday 12:00 PM 7:00 PM
Friday 12:00 PM 9:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM 10:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM 12:00 MN


1. What time does the amusement park open every Thursday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. What time does the amusement park close every Friday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Is the amusement park open at 11:00 AM every Saturday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. Is the amusement park closed at 1:00 AM every Sunday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Make a short story based on the series of pictures.
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。

DESCRIBE


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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.
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。

ANSWER

Question: Some people say that all students should bring packed lunch instead of buying food at the cafeteria. What do you think about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

[JHS] Entry: My/Your

INTRODUCING SOMETHING

Let’s read!
読んでみましょう!

This is my plant.
これは私の植物です。
My plant is small.
私の植物は小さいです。
My plant is full of flowers.
私の植物は花が満開です。

READ

That is your plant.
あれはあなたの植物です。
Your plant is small.
あなたの植物は小さいです。
Your plant is full of flowers.
あなたの植物は花が満開です。

INTRODUCING SOMETHING

I’ll describe my book. Then, please talk about me by using “Your~”.
講師が自分の本について説明します。そのあと、”Your ~”を使って聞いたことを話しましょう。
This is my ____________.
これは私の_______ です。
My _________ is ________.
私の_______ は_______ です。
My _________ is ________.
私の_______ は_______ です。

ANSWER

That is your __________.
あれはあなたの_______ です。
Your _______ is __________.
あなたの_______ は_______ です。
Your _______ is __________.
あなたの_______ は_______ です。

INTRODUCING ONESELF
Now, please tell me something about your things. I will talk about it by using “your”.
次はあなたについて話してください。そのあと講師が、”your”を使って聞いたことを話します。
ANSWER
This is my ____________.
これは私の_______ です。
My _________ is ________.
私の_______ は_______ です。
My _________ is ________.
私の_______ は_______ です。
INTRODUCING ONESELF
That is your __________.
あれはあなたの_______ です。
Your _______ is __________.
あなたの_______ は_______ です。
Your _______ is __________.
あなたの_______ は_______ です。
GRAMMAR

Let’s name the things these people own. Please read after me.
人々が持っているものを当ててみましょう。そして私のあとに続いて読んでみましょう。

READ

This is my clock.
これは私の時計です。
My clock is big.
私の時計は大きいです。
My clock is round.
私の時計は丸いです。

That is your clock.
あれはあなたの時計です。
Your clock is big.
あなたの時計は大きいです。
Your clock is round.
あなたの時計は丸いです。

This is my pillow.
これは私の枕です。
My pillow is fluffy.
私の枕はふわふわしています。
My pillow is soft.
私の枕は柔らかいです。

That is your pillow.
あれはあなたの枕です。
Your pillow is fluffy.
あなたの枕はふわふわしています。
Your pillow is soft.
あなたの枕は柔らかいです。

GRAMMAR

Tell me what things these people own. Complete the sentences.
人々が何を持っているか答えましょう。

ANSWER


____________ is my clock.
これは私の時計です。

____________ is your clock.
あれはあなたの時計です。

____________ is my pillow.
これは私の枕です。

____________ is your pillow.
あれはあなたの枕です。

____________ is my slippers.
これは私のスリッパです。

____________ is your slippers.
あれはあなたのスリッパです。

QUESTION
I will ask you some questions. Please answer.
講師が質問します。答えましょう。
1. What is your name?
あなたの名前は何ですか?
2. What is your hobby?
あなたの趣味は何ですか?
3. What is your favorite food?
あなたの好きな食べ物は何ですか?
ANSWER
1. ________________.
2. ________________.
3. ________________.
QUESTION
Now, you will ask me some questions. I will answer.
次はあなたが質問しましょう。
ASK
1. What is your hobby?
あなたの趣味は何ですか?
2. What is your favorite food?
あなたは好きな食べ物は何ですか?
3. What is your job?
あなたの仕事は何ですか?
ANSWER
1. ________________.
2. ________________.
3. ________________.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson39: Auxiliary Verbs 1助動詞 1

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn how to use “can”, “be able to”, and “may” in sentences.

GRAMMAR POINT

PART A_1
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
PART A_2

Can, be able to, may(1)

John has a painting project in his art class. He can paint really well, but he lost his paintbrushes last week. John asked his brother if he may borrow his paintbrushes. His brother let him use them. John really wants to get a good grade on his project so he will be able to join the art competition at their school.

PART A_3
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
PART A_4

1. What can John do really well?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. When did John lose his paintbrushes?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Why does John want to get a good grade on his project?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART B_1
Describe the picture using the following expressions:
“… able to …”, “… can…”, “…may…”
PART B_2

Can, be able to, may(2)

PART B_3
Please answer the following questions based on the picture.
PART B_4

1. Can the children see the moon?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Are the children able to catch the dragonflies?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART C_1
Please answer the following questions based on your experience.
PART C_2

1. Can you cook?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Can you play tennis?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Can you speak a foreign language?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Do you think being able to speak English is important?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Were you able to finish homework during the winter break?
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 in 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.

Free Trial Lesson – Advanced: Society and Economic Development

VOCABULARY

State the meaning of the underlined words or phrases. Use the sample sentences as your clues.

ANSWERS
  1. meaning
  2. meaning
  3. meaning

ANSWER

1. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, hmmmmmmm consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
2. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, bdyjsgfjajy consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
3. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, dkagfyjag consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________

DIALOGUE

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma, then we’ll switch roles.
READ


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Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium
LISTENING

Listen carefully as I read the article twice. Questions will be asked to check your understanding.

ARTICLE
The world has become a better place–that is according to the World Bank’s data of 2013. It is estimated that there are 4 billion non-poor and there is a steady decline of the impoverished population down to roughly 1 billion. In fact, there is only about 10% of the world’s population who remained in destitute conditions; a far cry from 30 years ago when they are at 42%, thanks to the rapid and aggressive globalization of recent years.
 
Globalization promises faster economic growth and new economic opportunities, higher living standards, and accelerated innovation to name a few. However, it seems that highly developed economies reap the greater benefits of globalization. Areas like sustainable development, environmental preservation, and poverty alleviation have been rather neglected. Globalization, thus far, increased less developed nations’ vulnerability to international economic conditions. These underlying and worsening issues make the aforementioned statics much more difficult to take at face value.

ANSWER

1. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
2. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
3. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
DISCUSSION

Discuss the following statements in detail. I will give you 2 minutes to construct your ideas before you answer the question.
ANSWER

1. Many say that the government has bigger responsibility on maintaining public health than individual people. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer: ________________
2. Would you consider donating your organs after your death?
Answer: ________________
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please don’t hesitate to express your thoughts.
ANSWER

1. Question What disease frightens you the most?
Answer: ________________
2. Question What is the health service like in your country?
Answer: ________________
3. Question Do you consider yourself healthy?
Answer: ________________
4. Question Have you ever tried any alternative health therapies?
Answer: ________________
5. Question Do you have unhealthy habits?
Answer: ________________

Living Abroad (Beginner)_Events in Japan

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob: Miho, we will go to the Sapporo Winter Festival next week.
Miho: Really? I haven’t gone to that festival.
Rob: Do you want to come with us?
Miho: Sure. What is the Sapporo Winter Festival, by the way?
Rob: Oh, there are a lot of snowmen there. They also have many activities and street foods to offer.
Miho: That’s amazing! How about ice skating?
Rob: It is one of the activities there. There’s a place where people can skate.
Miho: I see. I’m so excited to go there. Thank you, Rob.
Rob: You’re welcome! See you there.

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

events in japan

Living Abroad (Beginner)_Events in school

DIALOGUE READING

Let’s read the dialogue below. After reading it once, we’ll switch roles.

READ

Rob: What should we prepare for the school festival?
Miho: I’m thinking of doing a musical play.
Rob: That’s a good idea! We can practice after class. Also, it will be a good time for our class to work together.
Miho: That’s right. I think we can practice 2-3 hours every day after class.
Rob: I think so, too. I wonder what other classes will prepare for the school festival.
Miho: I think everyone will prepare well. I’m so excited to see them!
Rob: I hope there will be a haunted house.
Miho: I don’t want to go to a haunted house. It’s so scary.
Rob: Okay, then let’s just check if other classes will prepare a cafe at our school festival. I want to have something delicious.

EXAMPLE

Before we start the next activity, let’s discuss the example below.

EXAMPLE

new year

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me a question about each item below.

ASK

LAbeginneEventsInSchool

FTL Advanced: Template

VOCABULARY

State the meaning of the underlined words or phrases. Use the sample sentences as your clues.

ANSWERS
  1. meaning
  2. meaning
  3. meaning

ANSWER

1. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, hmmmmmmm consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
2. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, bdyjsgfjajy consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
3. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, dkagfyjag consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________

DIALOGUE

Let’s read the dialogue. I will be Ron and you will be Emma, then we’ll switch roles.
READ


Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo ligula eget dolor. Aenean massa. Cum sociis natoque penatibus et magnis dis parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus. Donec quam felis, ultricies nec, pellentesque eu, pretium
LISTENING

Listen carefully as I read the article twice. Questions will be asked to check your understanding.

ARTICLE
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam eget venenatis lectus. Proin scelerisque lorem feugiat est ornare cursus. Suspendisse eget augue aliquet, suscipit sem ac, rhoncus dolor. Pellentesque in consequat nulla. Nullam ornare nunc nec rutrum congue. Pellentesque vehicula, arcu eu pulvinar pellentesque, ex enim ullamcorper ligula, sit amet rhoncus enim quam sed odio. Interdum et malesuada fames ac ante ipsum primis in faucibus. Fusce id elementum ligula, vitae mollis risus. Vestibulum finibus sollicitudin lorem eu interdum. In eleifend.

ANSWER

1. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
2. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
3. Sentence: ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean commodo
Meaning: _______________________
DISCUSSION

Discuss the following statements in detail. I will give you 2 minutes to construct your ideas before you answer the question.
ANSWER

1. Many say that the government has bigger responsibility on maintaining public health than individual people. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer: ________________
2. Would you consider donating your organs after your death?
Answer: ________________
CONVERSATION

Let’s talk. Please don’t hesitate to express your thoughts.
ANSWER

1. Question What disease frightens you the most?
Answer: ________________
2. Question What is the health service like in your country?
Answer: ________________
3. Question Do you consider yourself healthy?
Answer: ________________
4. Question Have you ever tried any alternative health therapies?
Answer: ________________
5. Question Do you have unhealthy habits?
Answer: ________________