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GTEC – 2

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: Do you have pets at home?
B: Yes, I have three cats and two dogs at home.

READ

A: Do you like baking?
B: Yes, I like baking cakes and cookies.

READ

A: When did you visit your grandparents?
B: I visited my grandparents last week.

READ

A: How many cousins do you have?
B: I have thirteen cousins.

READ

A: Where do you want to spend your summer vacation?
B: I want to spend my summer vacation in Osaka.

READ

A: What do you usually do when it’s raining?
B: I usually stay at home and read books.

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

Examination Schedule

Time Thursday Friday
7:00 – 8:30 Mathematics English
8:30 – 10:00 Science Social Studies
10:00 – 10:30 Break Break
10:30 – 12:00 Music Japanese


1. What examination are they going to take on Thursday at 8:30?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. When will they take their examination in Mathematics?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. What time is their break?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. What time will their examinations end?
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 the internet is more reliable than books. What do you think about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

General English (Intermediate)_Science

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

I will ask you the following questions. Please answer.

ANSWERING QUESTIONS

1. What is your name?
2. Do you like robots?
3. Did you have toy robots when you were young?
4. What kind of robots would you like to have?
5. Do you think robots will be helpful in the future?

ANSWER

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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. Do you like robots?
3. Did you have toy robots when you were young?
4. What kind of robots would you like to have?
5. Do you think robots will be helpful in the future?

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

Nicky: Did you see the show about the latest robots on TV last night?
Kevin: Yes, I did. I’m quite surprised because technology has been evolving too fast.
Nicky: I agree. In the future, I think robots will handle jobs humans do today.
Kevin: Yeah, that might happen, but I think there are jobs that robots can’t do.
Nicky: True. Creative jobs like painting and composing music can’t be done by robots.
Kevin: I think so, too. Robots do what they are instructed to do, but they can’t generate new ideas on their own.
Nicky: We need to balance our way of living with technology.
Kevin: Evolution in technology has its advantages and disadvantages. We need to go about it carefully.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the dialogue.

ANSWER

1. Why was Kevin surprised?
Answer:
2. What kind of jobs do they think robots can’t do?
Answer:
3. How does Nicky think we should live with technology?
Answer:

DIALOGUE PRACTICE

Let’s read the dialogue below.
Complete each conversation by choosing the correct answer.

READ AND ANSWER

1. Tutor: I really find robots interesting. I want to see a real one.
Student: I’ll be attending a robotics convention in Tokyo this Saturday. Why ______ you join me?
a. do
b. aren’t
c. don’t
d. are
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

2. Tutor: Our team built a robot that can imitate human voices.
Student: That’s amazing! You ______ display it in the Science fair.
a. should
b. would
c. were
d. seem
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

3. Tutor: Do you think there will come a time when robots will have human emotions as well?
Student: I’m not sure about that. But ______ not impossible.
a. they’re
b. she’s
c. them
d. it’s
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

4. Tutor: I really like watching movies about robots. How about you?
Student: I ______ curious about robots since I was a kid.
a. was
b. have been
c. has been
d. were
(Answer is in the last page.)
READ AND ANSWER

5. Tutor: I really want to pursue a career in robotics engineering.
Student: You need to ______ a good understanding of geometry and statistics at least.
a. do
b. have
c. find
d. has
(Answer is in the last page.)
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 are the advantages of having robots?
Answer:
2. What do you think are the disadvantages of having robots?
Answer:
3. Do you think robots can be smarter than humans?
Answer:
4. Do you think robots can have human emotions?
Answer:
5. What do you think is the most useful kind of robot?
Answer:
6. Do you think robots can work better than humans?
Answer:
7. Who do you think is a better companion, a robot or a human being? Why?
Answer:

ANSWERS FOR DIALOGUE PRACTICE

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

Eiken Pre 2_4

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Train Ride

Many people in Japan prefer to ride a train to travel. They can use their train pass at different stations so riding a train is the easiest and fastest way for them to travel. Most students and workers ride a train to travel, and by doing so they can avoid being late.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
How can students and workers avoid being late?

ANSWER

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Please study the picture below.

PICTURE A

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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

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QUESTION 3

Now, please look at the man in picture B.
Please describe the situation.

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Do you think it is possible to travel the world by train in the future?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Today, many people play smartphone games. Do you play smartphone games?
 
If yes → Please tell me more.

If no → Why not?

ANSWER

Eiken 3_5

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

School Clubs

Joining school clubs is an important part of a student’s life. Schoolmates with the same interests meet during school club meetings. Students learn skills that are not taught in other subjects, so many students join school clubs.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
Why do many students join school clubs?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

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QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.
How many students are there?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the man holding soccer balls.
What is he going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What animal are you scared of?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you like visiting museums?

 

If yes→ Please tell me more.

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

ANSWER

GTEC – 8

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: Are you going to school today?
B: Yes, I am.

READ

A: What kind of music do you like listening to?
B: I like listening to pop music.

READ

A: How often do you exercise?
B: I exercise twice a week.

READ

A: When are you going to do the laundry?
B: I’ll do the laundry tomorrow.

READ

A: How was your trip to New York?
B: It was fun, we visited a lot of sightseeing spots there.

READ

A: Why are you late?
B: I am late because of a train delay.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

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

READ

Doctors’ Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday
9:00 – 11:00 Dr. Abe Dr. Cruz
12:00 – 2:00 Dr. Davis Dr. Brown
3:00 – 6:00 Dr. Sato Dr. Thomas
7:00 – 9:00 Dr. Lee Dr. Ward


1. Who is the doctor available on Monday at 9:00 – 11:00?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Is Dr. Lee available on Tuesday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. What time is the schedule of Dr. Brown on Tuesday?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. When will Dr. Davis be available?
Answer: _______________________________________________

DESCRIBING PICTURES

Based on the series of pictures, make a short story.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.

次のイラストのストーリーを説明してください。準備時間は 20 秒、回答時間は 60 秒です。

DESCRIBE


gtec-6---benette-highres

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 some news posted online are not true. What can you say about that?
Answer: _______________________________________________

[HS] World Heritage Sites

DIRECTIONS


In this lesson, you will give a presentation about a world heritage site in Japan.
Please show the picture that you prepared for this presentation.
Then, I will ask questions and give feedback after your presentation.

このレッスンでは、日本の世界遺産についてのプレゼンテーションをします。
用意したポスターを見せて、プレゼンテーションを始めてください。その後、講師が質問とフィードバックをします。

PRESENTATION

(Please start your presentation now.)
プレゼンテーションを始めてください。

QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK

Thank you for your presentation.
Let me ask you some questions about it.

1. _________________________________________________ ?
2. _________________________________________________ ?
3. _________________________________________________ ?

Now, I will give feedback on your presentation.
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________

PRESENTATION

Now, I will talk about a world heritage site in the Philippines. Please ask me questions about it later.
講師がフィリピンの世界遺産について話します。
講師のプレゼンテーションが終わったら、講師に質問してください。

PRESENTATION

riceterraces

Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras is a high rice field located on the northern part of the Philippines. It looks like steps that are carved into a mountain. This is about 1500 meters tall and has more terraces compared to other rice terraces that can be found in the country. This unique creation was built over 2000 years ago by the people of Ifugao. This has been part of the World’s wonders since 1996.

QUESTIONS

Do you have any questions about my presentation?

ASK

Thank you for your presentation.
Please let me ask you some questions about it.

1. _________________________________________________ ?
2. _________________________________________________ ?
3. _________________________________________________ ?

Eiken Pre 1_4

DIRECTIONS

Please look at the comics below and narrate the story.
This is a story about a man who wanted to work and earn money.
You have 1 minute to prepare.

PREPARATION

(1 minute to prepare)

DIRECTIONS

You have 2 minutes to narrate the story.
Describe each picture in 3 sentences.
Your story should begin with the sentence below:

One day, a man was at a coffee shop.

ANSWER

eiken pre1_4

QUESTION 1

Please look at the fourth picture.
If you were the customer, what would you be thinking?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Should employees be required to work overtime?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Do you think Japan should implement equal pay for men and women?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Do you think the government should provide more benefits for the elderly?

ANSWER

Eiken 3_4

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Pets

Keeping a pet is not easy. Pets need exercise, food, and water every day. Animals can easily get sick and they need to feel loved, so pet owners need to take good care of their pets.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
Why do pet owners need to take good care of their pets?

ANSWER

PICTURE

Please study the picture below.

ANSWER

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QUESTION 2

Please look at the picture.
How many cats are there?

ANSWER

QUESTION 3

Please look at the man wearing a blue shirt.
What is he going to do?

ANSWER

QUESTION 4

What is your favorite season?

ANSWER

QUESTION 5

Do you read books?

 

If yes→ Please tell me more.

If no → What is your hobby?

ANSWER

JHS textbook: Auxiliary Verbs

PASSAGE READING

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

READ

Auxiliary verb(will, can, may, must)_1

Jam was preparing for her birthday party. Her friend Aly told her that she should buy a new dress. The next day, they went to the shopping mall. Aly helped Jam look for a good dress. Then, they went to the cashier to pay but Jam did not have enough cash. She asked the cashier if she could use her credit card instead. The cashier said she could, and so they paid for the dress with her credit card. After shopping, they went to their favorite coffee shop.

COMPREHENSION CHECK

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

ANSWER

1. What was Jam preparing for?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What did Aly tell Jam?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What did Jam ask the cashier?
Answer:_______________________________________________

EXPRESSIONS

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

“…will…”
“…must…”

DESCRIBE

Auxiliary verb(will, can, may, must)_2

“…will…”
“…must…”

DESCRIBING A PICTURE

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

ANSWER

1. What will the man do?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Will he travel abroad?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What must the man bring to travel abroad?
Answer:_______________________________________________

CONVERSATION PRACTICE

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

ANSWER

1. What musical instrument can you play?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Do you think all people must study English?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Do you think children should use smartphones?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Have you traveled to another country?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Do you think eating healthy will help students study better?

Answer:_______________________________________________

Grammar|英文法
Lesson42 : Gerund 2 動名詞 1

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will learn how to use gerunds in sentences.

GRAMMAR POINT

PART A_1

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

PART A_2

Gerund_1

Abby is often busy with her work. During weekends, she spends most of her time with her family. Baking is her favorite activity with her mother. They enjoy baking cakes and cookies. She also likes walking their pet dog with her brother. Every Sunday, she likes watching movies with her father. Spending time with her family makes Abby happy.

PART A_3

Please answer the following questions based on the passage.

PART A_4

1. What do Abby and her brother like doing during weekends?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What does she enjoy doing?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What is her favorite activity with her mother?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART B_1

Describe the picture using the following expressions:

“…verb + ing…”

PART B_2

Gerund_2

“…verb + ing…”

PART B_3

Please answer the following questions based on the picture.

PART B_4

1. What does the father like doing?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What does the family enjoy doing?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART C_1

Please answer the following questions based on your experience.

PART C_2

1. Do you enjoy reading books? Why?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Do you think exercising every morning is a good thing? Why?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Do you enjoy listening to music? Why?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. What activities do you enjoy doing every day?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Do you think studying a day before an exam helps students?
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.