応用トレーニング – Applied Training
Beginner – Lesson 6

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Part A Listening
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A_1
I will read a passage 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.)
Hints
memories 思い出
nervous 緊張して
lovely 素敵な
A_2
What did the aunt do at the concert?
a. She was nervous but watched the performance.
b. She brought flowers and gave encouraging words.
c. She was proud and took photos at the concert.
d. She brought flowers and then went home.
Answer:
Hints
performance 演奏
encouraging 元気づける
proud 誇らしげな
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.

*similar　似ている
*difference　違い

B_2
1. Look at pictures 1 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 4?

Answer: The difference between pictures 1 and 4 is the _______.
In picture 1, the weather is ______.
In picture 4, the weather is ______.
*insert if needed(change accordingly)
2. Look at pictures 2 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 2 and 3?
Answer: The difference between pictures 2 and 3 is the ______.
In picture 2, the mountain is ______.
In picture 3, the mountain is ______.
B_3
3. I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in [PART B_3] the tutor guide, which is 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, the weather is ______. Second, the mountain is ______.
Part C Reading a Graph
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C_1
Look at the graphs below. The graph on the left shows coffee production in 2019, while the graph on the right shows coffee consumption by region in 2020. What can we learn from these graphs? Please read the information silently. I will give you one minute to read.
(Wait for one minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
production 生産
consumption 消費
region 地域

C_2
1. Which country had the highest coffee production in 2019?
Answer: _____ had the highest coffee production in 2019.
2. Which region consumed the most coffee in 2020?
Answer: _____ consumed the most coffee in 2020.
3. Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph.
Answer: The graphs show that coffee is mostly grown in ______ and mainly consumed in ______ such as Europe, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
Hints
grown 栽培される
consumed 消費される
Part D Reading Information
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D_1
You are studying about Germany in the international club at your senior high school. Your teacher has asked you to do research on musical instruments in Germany. You find a German music guide and read about the instruments used in traditional music.
(Wait for two minutes for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
research 研究
instruments　 楽器
traditional　 伝統的な

Hints
produce　　生み出す
unique　　独特の
full-bodied　　濃厚な、力強い
commonly　　一般的に
crafted　　精巧に作られた
intricate　　複雑な、入り組んだ
detailing　　細部の仕上げ
versatile　　多才な、多用途の
ancient　　古代の
resonant　　よく響く
variety　　多様性、種類
effects　　効果
originally　　元々は
manipulate　　操作する
traditionally　　伝統的に
dwellers　　住人
haunting　　心に残る
echoes　　反響する
communicate　　通信する、伝える
distance　　距離
orchestral　　オーケストラの

D_2
1. Both the horn and the alphorn …
a. are woodwind instruments with high-pitched sounds.
b. are both brass instruments known for their deep tones.
c. are string instruments used mainly in orchestras.
d. produce a light, soft sound and are primarily used in folk music.
Answer:
2. Which parts of the information make you think that?
Answer: Looking at the details, the horn is described as a __________ and has a __________. The alphorn is described as producing a __________, which is similar to the deep tones of brass instruments.
So, I think __________ is the correct answer.
Part E Reading the Discussion & 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
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E_2
Charles
 Hey, Rica. Are you busy?
Rica
 Hmm… Yeah, a little.
Charles
 I see you’re still playing on your smartphone. It’s been hours! Maybe you should take a break.
Rica
 It’s how I relax. I don’t think it’s a problem.
Charles
 But you’ve been using it for too long! Your eyes and fingers must be tired by now.
Rica
 I think playing for five hours straight is not bad.
Charles
 But don’t you have other things to do? Have you finished your chores?
Rica
 I know, but I’ve had a tough day. Adding an hour to my smartphone usage won’t hurt.
Charles
 It can become a bad habit, though. It’s important to balance your time.
Rica
 I guess you’re right. Maybe I’ll take a short break.

straight　　連続して
finished　　終えた
chores　　家事、雑用
tough　　つらい、大変な
usage　　使用、使い方
habit　　習慣
balance　　バランスをとる
guess　　推測する、たぶんそう思う

E_3
1. What are they talking about?
Answer: They are talking about ___________.
2. Between Charles and Rica, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic?
Agree: _______ agrees with the topic.
Disagree: _______ disagrees with the topic.
3. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic?
Answer: I think playing for five hours straight is __________.
4. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic?
Answer: It can become a __________, though.
5. If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point?
Answer: I think __________ a good point.
Example:
– relaxing with a smartphone
– using it for fun after a hard day
　
6. If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer: I think __________ is a bad point.
Example:
– getting tired eyes and hands
– spending too much time
　
7. Finally, please share your opinion. Do you agree or disagree that using a smartphone for long periods of time has no harmful effects?
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
What social media platform do you find most useful, and why?
How many hours do you spend on social media each day?
Do you ever try to limit your time on social media? Why or why not?
F_3
Answer: