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Eiken 3_1

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Flower Shops
Flower shops sell different kinds of flowers. Each customer may choose which flowers to buy. Flowers are a great gift for friends and loved ones, so some people buy it on special days.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.

Why do some people buy flowers on special days?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

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QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.

How many customers are there in the picture?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the man.

What is he going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What country do you want to visit?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you play video games?
If yes → Please tell me more.
If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken 3_2

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Family Day

Sunday is a day for rest. It is a day for families to do fun activities together. Many people choose to spend time with their families during that day, so they have Sunday as their family day.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
Why do many people have Sunday as their family day?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

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QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.
What is the boy doing?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the woman with short hair.
What is she going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What is your favorite part of your house?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you grow fruits or vegetables in your garden?

 

If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Where do you usually spend your free time?

ANSWER

Living Abroad (Intermediate)_Asking for directions

ASKING QUESTIONS

Please ask me the following questions.
Take note of my responses as you will summarize them later.

ASK

1. What is your name?
2. Is there a mall in your city?
3. What is the nearest train station to your house?
4. How do you go to the nearest train station?
5. Is there a supermarket near your house?

SUMMARIZING INFORMATION

Now, please summarize my responses to your questions.

SUMMARIZE

My tutor’s name is

DIALOGUE READING

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

READ

Alex: Bill, I can’t find the movie theater. Can you help me?
Bill: Sure. But you must hurry. All movies are going to start in 10 minutes.
Alex: I see. Can you tell me the fastest way to go there?
Bill: The movie theater is located on the fourth floor of the new building.
Alex: I didn’t know there’s a new building around here. How do I get there?
Bill: Take the escalator, and turn left once you reached the second floor. When you see a doughnut shop, turn right. Walk straight until you see the entrance of the new building.
Alex: Great! Thank you so much.
Bill: No problem.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Where is Alex going?
Answer:
2. Where is the movie theater located?
Answer:
3. How to get to the new building?
Answer:
DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the appropriate response from the choices below.

(Note to tutor: Please find the answer key in the last page.)

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: I will go to the art museum today. Would you like to go with me?
Student: I’d love to. But, I don’t know how to get there.
Tutor: I know the way. Do you want to meet me at the train station?
Student:
a. That place is amazing!
b. Yes. See you there.
c. I can’t. It’s too far.
d. It’s famous.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Do you know where I can find the nearest bank?
Student: Yes. It’s just beside the city hall. The city hall is only a few minutes’ walk away.
Tutor: Is it open today?
Student:
a. Banks are closed today.
b. The waiting line outside is long.
c. Yes. It’s just a walking distance.
d. It can’t be.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Excuse me. May I ask how to get to the train station?
Student: Sure. Are you going to take a taxi or a bus?
Tutor: I was planning to take a taxi from here. What should I tell the driver?
Student:
a. Tell him to drop you off at Kingston Road.
b. You can’t. The traffic is heavy.
c. The train station will close in ten minutes.
d. I will check later.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I will visit you at the hospital tomorrow. How do I get there?
Student: Are you taking a bus or a taxi?
Tutor: I’m not sure. Which one is the fastest way?
Student:
a. I’m not available tomorrow. Sorry.
b. You can take either of them.
c. There are no alternative routes to get here.
d. I don’t think so.
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: How far is the nearest hotel from here?
Student: It’s about eight miles away. Why?
Tutor: I’m looking for a room where I can stay overnight. How many minutes will it take for me to get there?
Student:
a. The nearest hotel stopped operating last year.
b. It’ll take at least 15 minutes for you to get there.
c. I’d always wanted to have an overnight stay at a beach resort.
d. Resorts are not good.
(Answer is in the last page.)
ROLE PLAY

Let’s do a role play with the given situation. You should mention the items below during the conversation.

PLAY

Situation: Your tutor will pretend as an airport staff.
You will ask your tutor questions about directions.
Items to mention:
– where is Paradise hotel
– how to get there
– travel time
– how far
– nearest supermarket from Paradise hotel
– nearest sightseeing spot from Paradise hotel
– how to go back to airport from the hotel

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

1. b
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. b

[HS] Which would you prefer to travel, by airplane or ship?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Means of travel

The most common means of travel are flying on an airplane or sailing on a ship. There are a few things to consider when choosing between the two. One is the travel time. Traveling by plane takes only a few hours, while traveling by ship may take a few days depending on the destination. The ticket price also varies. Air travel can be more expensive than sea travel. Passengers may choose depending on their preferences and whichever is more comfortable for them.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

 

1. What are the most common means of travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. How long does it take to travel by plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Which is more expensive, air travel or sea travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
sail _______________________________________________
destination _______________________________________________
passenger _______________________________________________
preference _______________________________________________
comfortable _______________________________________________

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

 
1. Why do some people like traveling?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. Do you think it’s better to travel abroad than in your own country?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think it’s necessary to spend a lot of money in order to travel comfortably?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. What do you think is the safest means of travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Why do you think some people prefer to travel by plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. Which do you prefer, traveling by ship or plane?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think spending long hours to travel is a waste of time?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

[HS] What country would you like visit? Why?

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

There are a lot of reasons as to why people love to travel. Some people want to explore, learn about other cultures, appreciate the beauty of different places, and some just want to relax and have fun. Most people say that they feel happier ever since they started traveling.

One of the most visited places around the world is Hong Kong. Some tourists fly all the way to Asia from America or Europe just to visit the country. There are a lot of things to do in the country. Tourists can go to Victoria Peak or ride the Star Ferry and fall in love with the wonderful views of nature. People can also visit the country’s beautiful theme parks and shops in one of the cheapest street markets in the world.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What are the reasons why people love to travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What is one of the most visited places around the world?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. What can tourists do in Hong Kong?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
explore _______________________________________________
beauty _______________________________________________
ever since _______________________________________________
all the way to _______________________________________________
fall in love with _______________________________________________

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 main reason why people travel?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

2. What do you think is the best country to visit?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

3. Do you think spending money on traveling is worth it?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

4. How would you describe a great trip?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

5. Do you think having tourists visit your country is a good thing?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

6. What can you say about those people who prefer traveling abroad to traveling in their own country?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

7. Do you think it’s better to travel alone than with other people?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________

Eiken 3 Batch 2_1

DIRECTIONS

In this lesson, you will practice reading passages and answering questions.

PASSAGE 1

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.

READ

Breakfast

People need to eat breakfast every morning. People often eat bread and drink milk for breakfast. Breakfast gets people ready for the day so, eating breakfast every morning is important.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why is eating breakfast important?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 2

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.

READ

Friends

Most people like to have many friends. They go to the park, eat together, and watch movies with their friends. They enjoy doing fun things together, so most people like to have many friends.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do most people like to have many friends?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 3

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.

READ

Traveling

Many people like to travel with their family and friends. They like going to beautiful places and eating good food. Some people want to remember their travel, so they take nice pictures.  

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do some people take nice pictures?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 4

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.

READ

Fruits

Many people like to eat fruits like mangoes, melons and bananas. They often eat fruits after meals. Eating fruits is good for the body, so many people like to eat fruits.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do many people like to eat fruits?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 5

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.

READ

Books

Many people enjoy reading books. There are many books about different subjects. Some people learn new things by reading books, so they enjoy reading books in their free time.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do some people enjoy reading books in their free time?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 6

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.

READ

Mobile Phones

Many people use their mobile phones often. They can talk to their family and friends using their mobile phones. They need to talk to other people often, so mobile phones are important for some people.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why are mobile phones important for some people?

ANSWER

PASSAGE 7

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.

READ

Garden

Some people like gardening. They plant different flowers and trees near their houses. Flowers and trees make their houses look more beautiful, so some people like to have a garden.

QUESTION

Please look at the passage. Why do some people like to have a garden?

ANSWER

JHS textbook: Asking for Directions

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Asking Directions

Sam will stay at Hanami hotel during his trip. But he does not know how to get there. He asked an airport staff for directions. The airport staff said that he may take the train and get off at Shibuya Station. She also said that he may walk from the train station to the hotel or take a taxi.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. Where will Sam stay during his trip?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. At what station should Sam get off?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Does Sam need to take a bus?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

”across”
“…next to…”

DESCRIBE

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DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. Could you tell me the way to the station?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Could you tell me the way to the bank?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Could you tell me the way to the flower shop?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. How do you get to school every day?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. How long is your travel time?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Is the library near your classroom?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Is the school clinic next to the cafeteria?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. How do you get to the supermarket from your home?
Answer:_______________________________________________

JHS textbook: Auxiliary Verbs 2

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PASSAGE READING

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

READ

auxiliary-verbs-2(1)

Dani could play softball when he was an Elementary student. But he got hurt while playing it, so his mom stopped him from playing. He wishes that he could play softball again so he asked his mom if he may play again. His mom said yes, and told him that he should be careful so that he will not get hurt again.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What sport could Dani play when he was an Elementary student?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Why did Dani ask his mom if he may play softball again?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What did Dani’s mom tell him?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

“…may…”
“…could…”
“…should…”

DESCRIBE

auxiliary-verbs-2(2)

“…may…”
“…could…”
“…should…”

DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. Please look at picture 1.
May the man drive the car?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Please look at picture 2.
Should he book another flight?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Please look at picture 3.
Could the man catch a fish?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. Should people eat breakfast every morning?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Should students go to school every Saturday?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Why should students join school clubs?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Could you do your homework easily?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Should all students attend their school trip?
Answer:_______________________________________________

General English (Expert)_Women’s rights

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Women’s rights

Formal education for women started to arise and spread around the world in the 19th century. In the present time, women are also capable of performing just as well as men when it comes to academic achievements.
Women’s liberation on higher education gave them an opportunity to work on their desired careers especially in the corporate world. Though gender discrimination is still evident in some companies nowadays, women are still able to work harmoniously with men to achieve their individual career goals.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. When did women start getting formal education?
Answer:
2. What is the effect of women’s liberation on higher education?
Answer:
3. What is still evident in some companies nowadays?
Answer:

CONSTRUCTING SENTENCES

Please construct sentences using each word below.

PRACTICE

Words and Expressions Sample Sentences
spread
capable
opportunity
career
evident
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

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

ANSWER

1. Do you agree that one gender is superior to another?
Answer:
2. Do you think women nowadays are free from all kinds of discrimination?
Answer:
3. Do you think men and women get equal job opportunities?
Answer:
4. Do you think there are jobs that only men can do?
Answer:
5. Do you agree that women should stay at home to take care of their families?
Answer:
6. Do you think female employees should have more benefits in the workplace than men?
Answer:
7. What do you think is the biggest challenge that women face today?
Answer:

Beginner: Relative Pronoun

READING ALOUD

Let’s read the dialogue. I will play Sam and you will play Alice.
Then, we’ll switch roles.

以下の会話文を読みましょう。最初に講師がSam、あなたがAliceの部分を読みます。終わったら交代しましょう。

READ

Hi, Alice, what are you doing?
Hi Sam, I am reading the book which I bought last night.
Oh, is that the mystery book that everyone is talking about?
Yes, that’s it! How about you, what are you doing?
I am doing the project that I need to submit today.
For what subject?
It’s for Science Class. It is a special project which will be displayed in the laboratory room.
That’s amazing! Good luck.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Please answer the questions I’ll ask you about the dialogue.
講師が会話文について質問するので答えてみましょう。

ANSWER

1. What is Alice doing?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What book is Alice reading?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What is Sam doing?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Will Sam’s special project be displayed in the laboratory room?
Answer:_______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Study the picture for 1 minute. Please answer the questions below using relative pronouns.
１分間イラストを見ましょう。関係代名詞を使って質問に答えてください。

DESCRIBE

beginner--relative-pronoun-highres

1. Is Jane the student who plays the drums?
Answer: ______________________________

2. Is Matt the student who likes reading?
Answer: ______________________________

3. Is Ken the student who plays tennis?
Answer: ______________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

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

会話練習をしましょう。講師が質問しますので答えてみましょう。また、講師に質問してみましょう。

ANSWER

1. Do you know someone who can play the guitar?
Answer: _______________________________
2. Do you have a friend who is studying abroad?
Answer:_______________________________
3. Do you like watching movies that are scary?
Answer: _______________________________
4. Do you read stories that are long?
Answer: _______________________________
5.Do you have a classmate who is good at dancing?
Answer: _______________________________

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