応用トレーニング – Applied Training
Beginner – Lesson 3

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Part A Listening
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A_1
I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in [PART A_1] the tutor guide, which is in red font.)
A_2
What are they going to do next?
a. Buy some kitchen tools.
b. Find an online gift store.
c. Give Kate lots of pictures.
d. Choose a plate and a book.
Answer:
Hints
a cookbook 料理本
a plate お皿
Part B Listening & Description Practice
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B_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
insert hint if needed
insert hint if needed
Hints
shape 形 　　　　　　
a tote bag トートバッグ
a backpack リュック

B_2
1. Look at pictures 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 3?

Answer: The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the _______.
Picture 1 is a ____________.
Picture 3 is a ____________.
*(insert hint if needed)
2. Look at pictures 3 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 3 and 4?
Answer: The difference between pictures 3 and 4 is the prints.
Picture 3 has a ( teddy bear / flower ) printed on it.
Picture 4 has a ( teddy bear / flower ) printed on it.
B_3
3. I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in [PART B_3] the tutor guide, which are in red font.)

B_4
3. Which picture matches the script?
Answer: I think picture ___ matches the script.
4. Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose.
Answer: I chose picture ___ for two reasons. First, it has a ( teddy bear / flower) printed on it. It looks like Sally’s favorite. Second, it should be a ( tote bag / backpack ), so she can use both hands while carrying it.
Part C Reading a Graph
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C_1

Look at the graph below. It shows the relationship between happiness and health. What can we learn from this graph? Please read the information silently. You have one minute to read.

Studies show that happiness affects both mental and physical health. The graph below explains this. The X-axis shows happiness levels from low to high. The Y-axis shows health scores from 0 to 50.

(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
happiness 幸福
relationship 関係性
studies 研究
affect 影響を与える
mental 精神的な
physical 身体的な

C_2
1. When people have a low health score, is their happiness level high or low?
Answer: When people have a low health score, their happiness level is ____.
2. When people have a high happiness level, is their health score high or low?
Answer: When people have a high happiness level, their health score is _____.
3. Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph.
Answer: The graph shows that as ________ levels increase, health scores increase.
On the other hand, as happiness levels decrease, _________ scores decrease.
Hints
increase 増加する
decrease 減少する
Part D Reading Information
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D_1
You are a student council officer. At a council meeting, it was decided to replace the printer, and you are in charge of purchasing it. You need to compare several printers online. Please read the information silently. You have one minute to read.
(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
a student council officer 生徒会役員 　　　　　　
it was decided to … …することが決定した
replace 交換する、買い替える
in charge of … ..を担当する
purchase 購入する
compare 比較する

Hints
delivery time 納期 　　　　　　
per … …あたり
approximately およそ
come with … …付き
unknown 不明の
lack of stock 在庫切れ
repair warranty 修理保証

D_2
1. Both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 …
a. are cheaper than the other printers, but lack stock
b. are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty
c. can be purchased for less than $350 and can print in color
d. can print only in black ink and be repaired for free forever
Answer:
2. Which parts of the information make you think that?
Answer: Looking at the prices and warranties, both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are __________ than other printers and _______ with a warranty. So, I think ___ is the correct answer.
Part E Reading the Discussion and Sharing Your Opinion
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E_1
Two people are having a conversation about a topic where they have differing opinions. Please read the entire dialogue aloud.
*differing opinions　異なる意見
*entire　すべて
(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)

E_2
Nadia
 Hey, John. Are you still reading books?
John
 Hello, Nadia. I know it might seem old-fashioned, but I can’t help it.
Nadia
 Reading books is not necessary to learn things in the twenty-first century. You can look up anything you want online.
John
 I read books for many reasons, not just to learn new things. I enjoy the feel of it.
Nadia
 Hmm… I don’t get it. What do you mean?
John
 Well, I feel like I’m really reading. It’s different when I read something on a screen.
Nadia
 Oh, I got it! You’re saying you love the feel of paper books.
John
 Yes, it’s a completely different experience from reading an e-book.
Nadia
 Ah, I see. But that’s something my grandparents would say.
John
 Maybe it is.

old-fashioned　古い
necessary　必要
twenty-first century　21世紀
experience　体験、経験
completely　完全に

E_3
1. What are they talking about?
Answer: They are talking about ______ books and e-books.
2. Between Nadia and John, who agrees and who disagrees with paper books?
Agree: _______ agrees with paper books.
Disagree: _______ disagrees with paper books.
3. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic?
Answer: He enjoys the __________ of reading a paper book.
4. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic?
Answer: We can look up anything you want ________.
5. If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point?
Answer: I think ______________________ is a good point.
Example:
– You can write in the book.　本に書き込める
– It does not need a battery.　バッテリーを気にしなくていい
　
6. If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer: I think ______________________ is a bad point.
Example:
– It is heavy to carry.　持ち運びが重い
– It takes up space.　場所をとる
　
7. Finally, please tell me your own opinion. Do you agree that paper books are better than e-books?
Answer: I agree. / I disagree.
Because ____________________________________.
Part F Free Talk
F_1
Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)

friend

F_2
Do you read books? Why do you like (or not like) reading books?
Do you think reading books help you in the future? Why?
What do you like to do in your free time?
F_3
Answer: