Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
Ken and Jam will take a university exam next week. Ken asked, “Shall we study together?”. Jam said yes, and asked when they should begin. He said they must start as soon as they can because the exam will be difficult. They study almost every day. Jam helps Ken with English, while Ken helps Jam in Math. Both of them are doing their best because they have to pass the exam, so they can study in their dream university.
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
1. Who will take a university exam?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Why must they start studying as soon as they can?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Why do they have to pass the exam?
Answer:_______________________________________________
Describe the picture using the following expressions:
“…must…”
“…have to…”
“…must…”
“…have to…”
Please answer the following questions based on the picture.
1. What must the boy do?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Does the boy have to make a list of the things he needs to bring?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Must the boy bring an umbrella?
Answer:_______________________________________________
Please answer the following questions based on your experience.
1. Why do you think people have to go to school?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Why must students study before a test?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Do you think students must eat vegetables at school?
Answer:_______________________________________________
4. What must students do during their first day of class?
Answer:_______________________________________________
5. Do you think all people have to play sports?
Answer:_______________________________________________
Beginner: There is/There are
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。
Hi Alice, do you know if there is an amusement park in Osaka? |
Yes, there is. Are you planning to go there? |
Yes, I’d like to go there with my family next week. Do you know what activities we can do there? |
Well, there are a lot of exciting rides there. |
Oh, that’s nice. Is there a Ferris wheel? |
Yes, there is. There are also street shows where you can see your favorite characters from different movies. |
I’m so excited to go there. Thank you, Alice. |
You’re welcome. Have fun! |
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。
1. Question | Is there an amusement park in Osaka? |
Answer: | Yes/No, ______________________________ |
2. Question | Are there a lot of exciting rides in the amusement park? |
Answer: | Yes/No, ______________________________ |
3. Question | Is there a Ferris wheel in the amusement park? |
Answer: | Yes/No, ______________________________ |
4. Question | Are there street shows in the amusement park? |
Answer: | Yes/No, ______________________________ |
Study the picture for 1 minute. Please answer the questions below using “there is” and “there are”.
1分間イラストを見ましょう。 “there is”、”there are”を使って質問に答えてください。
1. Question | How many dogs are there in the picture? |
Answer: | ______________________________ |
2. Question | How many books are there? |
Answer: | ______________________________ |
3. Question | Is there a guitar on the couch? |
Answer: | ______________________________ |
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。
1. Question | Are there any ice cream shops in your school? |
Answer: | _______________________________ |
2. Question | Is there a piano in your house? |
Answer: | _______________________________ |
3. Question | Are there any plants in your backyard? |
Answer: | _______________________________ |
4. Question | Are there any new students in your school? |
Answer: | _______________________________ |
5. Question | Is there a famous sushi place in your hometown? |
Answer: | _______________________________ |
GTEC – 3
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: | Have you watched the latest superhero movie? |
B: | Yes, it was amazing. |
A: | Are we going to play video games today? |
B: | Yes, let’s play after our class. |
A: | May I borrow your Science book? |
B: | Sure, I’ll give it to you later. |
A: | Do you like Italian food? |
B: | No, I prefer Japanese food. |
A: | What time is your flight tomorrow? |
B: | My flight tomorrow is at 8 o’clock in the morning. |
A: | Did you turn off your computer last night? |
B: | Yes, I did. |
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。
Work Schedule
Employee’s Name | Monday | Tuesday |
---|---|---|
Aly | 6 AM – 3 PM | 10 AM – 7 PM |
Amy | 7 AM – 4 PM | 11 AM – 8 PM |
Ken | 8 AM – 5 PM | 12 NN – 9 PM |
John | 9 AM – 6 PM | 1 PM – 10 PM |
1. What time will Aly start working on Monday?
Answer: _______________________________________________
2. What time will Amy finish working on Tuesday?
Answer: _______________________________________________
3. What time will Ken start working on Monday?
Answer: _______________________________________________
4. What time will John finish working on Tuesday?
Answer: _______________________________________________
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。
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 it is better to watch news on television than to read the newspaper. What do you think about that? |
Answer: | _______________________________________________ |
Grammar|英文法Lesson49 : Comparative_Superlative 2 比較級・最上級 1
最上級は、ほとんどの1音節の形容詞には、語尾に-estを付けて作ります。2音節以上の形容詞では、形容詞の前に most を付けます。
Please read aloud the following passage. I will check your pronunciation as you read.
Jam asked her thirty-two classmates which they prefer when talking to a friend; through e-mail, letter or phone. The top 2 answers were through email and phone. Twenty of her classmates prefer e-mail because it is more convenient. The rest of her classmates said that phones are easier to use. They also mentioned that they find letters more personal and it takes more time to write, so they only write to their close friends.
Please answer the following questions based on the passage.
1. What did Jam ask her classmates?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Why do they prefer e-mails?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Why do they only write letters to their close friends?
Answer:_______________________________________________
Describe the picture using the following expressions.
“… is more popular than …”
“… is the most popular …”
Please answer the following questions based on the picture.
1. What sport is more popular than soccer?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. What is the most popular sport?
Answer:_______________________________________________
Please answer the following questions based on your experience.
1. Is your mother younger than your father?
Answer:_______________________________________________
2. Who is the youngest in your family?
Answer:_______________________________________________
3. Are you as tall as your father?
Answer:_______________________________________________
4. Is basketball more popular than soccer in your country?
Answer:_______________________________________________
5. What is the most popular sport in your country?
Answer:_______________________________________________
Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
|
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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_5
Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.
Communication Skills
Communication means sending and receiving information. Employees need good communication skills at work. They need it to do their jobs correctly. By being able to communicate well, they can also avoid any problems with their colleagues. This will develop their working relationship as well. Employees should continue to improve such skills, and in this way, they can achieve their career goals.
Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can employees achieve their career goals?
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 his friend about traveling abroad.
1st picture:
One day, Ken was talking to his friend about traveling abroad.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that foreign languages are important in business.
What do you think about that?
I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, some students prefer to study even on holidays.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
[HS] What is the most important thing to be a global citizen?
A global citizen is a responsible individual who is aware of other cultures and global issues. They actively participate in their community as they are willing to do something to make the world a better place. They have a good understanding of how the world works in different aspects. They are the ones who believe that the world community needs to be supported by a powerful set of values. This set of values is based on human rights, religion, gender equality, good governance, protection of the environment, and others. They also have goals that are expected to end poverty. One of their goals is focused on education as it is necessary for forming a strong foundation that helps build sustainable societies.
1. What is a global citizen?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
2. What do global citizens believe?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
3. Why is one of their goals focused on education?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
Words and Expressions | Sample Sentences |
citizen | _______________________________________________ |
community | _______________________________________________ |
participate | _______________________________________________ |
responsible | _______________________________________________ |
individual | _______________________________________________ |
1. How would you describe a good citizen?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
2. Do you think you have responsibilities as a citizen of your nation? Give examples.
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
3. What do you think is the most important skill to become a global citizen?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
4. Do you think you can be a global citizen?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
5. What do you think should be the priority of global citizens?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
6. What would you like to do if you become a global citizen?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
7. Do you think education should be a priority? Why?
Answer: ______________________________________________________________
Eiken 2_1
Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.
Owning a Pet
Nowadays, a lot of people are very fond of having pets at home. The most common pets around the world are cats and dogs. Some people also like small animals like hamsters and rabbits. Owning a pet can be done by buying at a pet shop. Some people go to such shops and buy pets, and by doing so they can have their own pets.
Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can people have their own pets?
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, Yuki was talking to her father about having a pet.
1st picture:
One day, Yuki was talking to her father about having a pet.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that it is okay to use animals for research purposes.
What do you think about that?
I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, many people prefer to retire abroad than in their home country.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)|日常会話(中級2章)Lesson29: Art and Literature 芸術と文学
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases when talking about art and literature and express your opinions about specific topics.
1. word: |
M
N
U
D
A
E
N
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meaning: | [adjective] ordinary and not interesting |
sentence: | For some people, painting is a _______ activity. |
2. word: |
O
I
R
I
G
A
T
N
E
D
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meaning: | [verb] where it began/started |
sentence: | Ballet dance _______ in 15th century Italy. |
3. word: |
S
E
C
N
I
C
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meaning: | [adjective] a beautiful sight |
sentence: | Her painting collection consists of _______ views in South America. |
I thought classes are suspended tomorrow due to bad weather. Why don’t you take a little break from studying?
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This is my final term project, brother. I’m writing a literature review of The Tale of Genji. It is the greatest novel in Japan and the world’s first novel. Do you know about it? |
Of course, I studied it for my eighth-grade literature class. Although, I find reading a mundane activity. Do you like reading, sister?
|
___________________. How about you? I think you’re into visual art. |
I am. I love painting scenic views and doing portraits. I like the impressionist style of painting. By the way, do you have a favorite art style?
|
___________________. |
I see. Well, I hope you’ll be able to finish your homework on time. If you need any help, you know where to find me. |
Sure. Thanks, brother.
|
1. | Who are the two lovers celebrated at the Tanabata Festival? |
Answer: | |
2. | Why are the two lovers not allowed to spend their life together? |
Answer: | |
3. | Some people say that the Tanabata Festival is equivalent to Valentine’s Day. Do you agree or disagree? |
Answer: | |
4. | What do you think will happen to a country without art and literature? |
Answer: |
1. | “Creativity takes courage.” – Henry Matisse |
Answer: | |
2. | “It takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature.” – Henry James |
Answer: |
1. | Who is your favorite literary character? |
Answer: | |
2. | What is the weirdest literature you have read? |
Answer: | |
3. | Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction literature? |
Answer: | |
4. | Which art form do you like most? |
Answer: | |
5. | Do you think art is important in the modern world? How? |
Answer: |
Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
|
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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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Conversation(Intermediate Chapter 2)|日常会話(中級2章)Lesson28: History and culture 歴史と文化
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases when talking about
history and culture and express your opinions about specific topics.
1. word: |
R
M
E
R
A
A
K
L
B
E
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meaning: | [adjective] someone/something amazing and unforgettable |
sentence: | Her research about the Forbidden Kingdom is truly ______________. |
2. word: |
C
V
I
I
L
Z
I
T
A
O
I
N
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meaning: | [noun] a human society with developed culture, laws, and intellect at a specific time and place |
sentence: | The Mayan ________________ was famous for their calendar-making, symbolic artworks, and agriculture. |
3. word: |
E
X
E
P
I
D
T
O
I
N
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meaning: | [noun] an organized journey, especially a long one for a particular purpose |
sentence: | He was famous for his first _______________ around the world. |
I couldn’t sleep last night, so I searched for world history on the internet. I didn’t expect it to be incredible. What do you think is the most remarkable historical event?
|
________________________________. What about you? |
I’ve been reading about Japanese history lately and I found out about Onna-Bugeisha. Do you know about them?
|
I know about them since my mother is half-Japanese. They are the female version of the samurai of the 200 A.D. It was believed that Empress Jingu became the first Onna-Bugeisha after leading a battle against Korea. |
Cool! Onna-Bugeisha even fought along with samurais during battles. By the way, I think the greatest civilization is Mesopotamian. Humans in this era built waterways for their economic needs. What do you think is the greatest civilization in the world?
|
________________________________.
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That’s incredible. It’s silly of me to think history is boring when I was in high school. |
It’s amazing how history shaped us into what we are today. I’m excited as to what the future holds for us all.
|
1. | At what age did Alexander The Great become king? |
Answer: | |
2. | Based on the article, why was Alexander given the title “The Great”? |
Answer: | |
3. | Some people say that history repeats itself. Do you agree or disagree? |
Answer: | |
4. | Can history and literature be separated? |
Answer: |
1. | “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” – Martin Luther King, Jr. |
Answer: | |
2. | “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is a gift. That’s why it is called the present.” – Master Oogway |
Answer: |
1. | What do you think are man’s greatest achievements and worst failures? |
Answer: | |
2. | What are the most important events in your country’s history? |
Answer: | |
3. | Which is the most important time among the three past, present, or future? |
Answer: | |
4. | What historical event would you like to turn into a movie? Do you think it’s important for the movie to be historically accurate? |
Answer: | |
5. | If you have the power to turn back time, what part of history would you like to change? Why? |
Answer: |
Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
|
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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_4
Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.
Online Jobs
Nowadays, some people choose to work from home rather than work in an office. Some of them do online jobs like writing articles, creating websites, and making designs. They can choose what tasks to do. They can decide when and where to work as well. Some people have these jobs, and in this way they can spend more time for other things aside from work.
Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can some people spend more time for other things aside from work?
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, Ami was talking to her mother about her part-time job.
1st picture:
One day, Ami was talking to her mother about her part-time job.
____________________________________________________________.
2nd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
3rd picture:
____________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________.
Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that working part-time helps students become more responsible.
What do you think about that?
I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.
Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, many people prefer text messages over phone calls.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
_______________________________________________________________________________.