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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

11

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

10

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 1 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 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.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson45 : Infinitive 不定詞

LESSON GOAL

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

GRAMMAR POINT

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

infinitive 2

Ken’s dream is to be a robotics engineer. He has two reasons. First, he likes to watch movies about robots. He also likes toy robots, so he asked for one for his 10th birthday. Second, robots can do many things. Some robots can do translation, while others can take care of people. When Ken went to see his grandmother at the nursing home, he saw her smiling and talking to a caring robot. She looked very happy. Because of that, Ken wants to make robots that can help people in need.

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

1. What is Ken’s dream?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What kind of movie does Ken like to watch?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. What does Ken want to make?
Answer:_______________________________________________

PART B_1
Describe the picture using the following expressions:
“…want(s) to…”
PART B_2

infinitive 1

“…want(s) to…”

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

1. What does the woman want to buy?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. What does the boy want to have?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Who wants to have a car?
Answer:_______________________________________________

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

1. What do you want to eat for lunch?
Answer:_______________________________________________

2. Do you know how to ski?
Answer:_______________________________________________

3. Do you want to study in a foreign country?
Answer:_______________________________________________

4. Do you want to have a pet?
Answer:_______________________________________________

5. Do you like to play the guitar?
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.

Grammar|英文法
Lesson40: Auxiliary Verbs 2 助動詞 2

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal. In this material, you will practice using auxiliary verbs in sentences.

GRAMMAR POINT

PART A_1

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。

PART A_2

A:

May I come in?

B:

Yes, you may.

PART A_3

A:

Can you dance ballet?

B:

Yes, I can dance ballet.

PART A_4

A:

The bus will leave at exactly 9:00.

B:

Oh, it’s already 8:50. We must hurry now.

PART A_5

A:

When will you give me the book?

B:

I will give it to you tomorrow morning.

PART A_6

A:

I want to buy new shoes but I don’t have cash right now.

B:

You may use your credit card to buy new shoes.

PART A_7

A:

I have an exam tomorrow.

B:

You must study hard to pass the exam.

PART B_1

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。

PART B_2

Cleaning Schedule

Employee’s Name Area Time
John

Restroom

10:00 – 11:00

Ken

Counter

2:00 – 3:00

Amy

Kitchen

5:00 – 6:00

Yuki

Tables

7:00 – 8:00


1. What time will Ken clean the counter?
Answer: _______________________________________________

2. Who will clean the tables?
Answer: _______________________________________________

3. Should Amy clean the kitchen at 5:00?
Answer: _______________________________________________

4. What must John do at 10:00?
Answer: _______________________________________________

PART C_1

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。

PART C_2


gtec---auxiliary-highres

PART D_1

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。

PART D_2

Question:

Some people say that drinking too much coffee is bad for one’s health. What can you say about that?

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.

Conversation (Intermediate Chapter 2)|日常会話(中級2章)
Lesson10: Modern Technology 現代のテクノロジー

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will learn the words and phrases related to modern technology.

PART A_1

Fill in the missing letters of the word to complete each sentence. Read the meaning aloud and use it as a clue.
ANSWERS
  1. innovation
  2. conventional
  3. critical

PART A_2

1. word:
_
N
N
O
_
A
T
I
_
N
meaning: [noun] improvement and development of something
sentence: Computer _____________ is unending and will therefore continue to upgrade.
2. word:
C
O
_
V
_
N
T
I
O
N
_
L
meaning: [adjective] to follow/use typical and traditional standards
sentence: Doctors said that some _____________ medicines will not work on many diseases in a few years.
3. word:
_
R
_
T
I
C
_
L
meaning: [adjective] very serious and can be risky
sentence: Her laptop had ____________ errors due to outdated software.

PART B_1

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

PART B_2

Hi, Emma. I just watched Revengers yesterday. Steel Man’s suit really caught my attention. Have you watched it?
Yes, I watched it with my younger brother. The movie was fantastic. Why the sudden interest on Steel Man’s suit, though?

Well, Steel Man’s suit is a product of nanotechnology. I’ve been hearing a lot about nanotechnology these days.
True. It’s revolutionizing modern medicine. In fact, nanobots are starting to replace some conventional medical methods. They are supposed to make critical medical procedures less dangerous.

Indeed. There are several studies that show positive results on nanobots attacking cancer cells without affecting the healthy ones. I hope this kind of innovation will be easily available to everyone in the next few years.
I hope so, too. After all, everyone deserves the best medical treatment there is.

I’m glad we’re on the same wavelength.
Likewise. Anyway, catch you later.

PART B_3

Please answer the questions in complete sentences.

PART B_4

1. What is the latest upgrade on Stelle Man’s suit?
Answer:
2. When did Ron watched the movie Revengers?
Answer:
3. How are nanobots helpful in the field of medicine?
Answer:
4. What does Emma mean by “we’re on the same wavelength”?
Answer:

PART C_1

Study the pictures for 1 minute. Tell a story based on the pictures.

PART C_2

PART D_1

Please answer the questions by stating your opinions.

PART D_2

1. Many people say that we have become lazy and too dependent on technology. Do you agree or disagree?
Answer:
2. How will the world be affected if all technology suddenly stopped functioning well?
Answer:

PART E_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions.

PART E_2

1. Aside from a cellphone and a computer, what are the other technological devices you cannot live without? Why?
Answer:
2. In your opinion, what technological invention/s will soon disappear?
Answer:
3. At what age should a child own a gadget?
Answer:
4. How will technology change the world in the next one hundred years?
Answer:
5. What do you think are the three greatest inventions of all time?
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.