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!!! This is the TUTOR GUIDE for customized material for Exam Prep INTERMEDIATE LESSON 8 !!!
– Follow the instructions in all parts, which are in red font.
Part A Listening
A_1
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read the script aloud once.
(Script)
Amy joined her first marathon two years ago. After about an hour, she felt very tired and had to stop. Yesterday, she tried her second marathon. She ran slowly and focused on her breathing. This time, she finally crossed the finish line with a big smile. This morning, she got up early, put on her gear, and went to the park.
A_2
What did Amy do to cross the finish line in her second marathon?
| a. | She stopped running because she was too tired. |
| b. | She ran fast and focused on her breathing. |
| c. | She felt disappointed and didn’t finish the race. |
| d. | She ran slowly and focused on her breathing. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. She ran slowly and focused on her breathing.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
Part B Listening & Description Practice
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
*difference 違い
B_2
| 1. | Look at pictures 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 3? | |
| Answer: |
*add if needed
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the number of sugar cubes.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the number of sugar cubes.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
*(insert hint if needed)
| 2. | Look at pictures 2 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 2 and 4? | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 2 and 4 is the sugar cube.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 2 and 4 is the sugar cube.
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B_3
I will read the script aloud. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) He has a sweet tooth. He adds milk and a lot of sugar cubes to his coffee.
B_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I think picture 1 matches the script.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I think picture 1 matches the script.
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| 4. | Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose. | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 for two reasons.
First, three sugar cubes are a lot.
Second, with only one or no sugar cubes, the coffee won’t be sweet.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 for two reasons.
First, three sugar cubes are a lot.
Second, with only one or no sugar cubes, the coffee won’t be sweet.
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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.
Part C Reading a Graph
C_1
Look at the graphs below. They show information about the market share of organic products over the years and the desire to try organic products based on different age groups. What can you understand from these pictures? Please read the information quietly for one minute.
(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)
C_2
| 1. | How does the market share of organic products change from 2014 to 2022? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The market share of organic products increased from 2014 to 2022.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The market share of organic products increased from 2014 to 2022.
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| 2. | Which age group has the highest percentage of people wanting to try organic products? | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, the 20-30 age group has the highest desire to try organic products, at 55%.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, the 20-30 age group has the highest desire to try organic products, at 55%.
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| 3. | Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graphs. | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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The graphs show that the market share of organic products increased from 2014 to 2022, showing growing consumer interest. And the 20-30 age group has the highest desire to try organic products at 55%.
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You did a great job reading and describing the graph!
Let’s move on to the next.
Part D Reading Information
D_1
You are visiting the Japan campus of Greenwoods University for a tour and come across a poster seeking new members for the English Drama Club. You are interested in joining.
(Wait two minutes for the customer to read silently.)
D_2
| 1. | Who else, aside from those who love performing on stage and have a passion for drama, can join the club? |
| a. | Students who are good at singing. |
| b. | Students who enjoy writing scripts |
| c. | Students interested in backdrop design and working backstage with props. |
| d. | Students who want to learn acting. |
| Answer: |
*add if needed
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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“c. Students interested in backdrop design or working backstage with props can join the club.”
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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“c. Students interested in backdrop design or working backstage with props can join the club.”
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
| 2. | Which parts of the information make you think that? | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Looking at the poster, the part that says, “Those who have an interest in backdrop design and working backstage with props are welcome to join us too!” So, I think c. is the correct answer.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Looking at the poster, the part that says, “Those who have an interest in backdrop design and working backstage with props are welcome to join us too!” So, I think c. is the correct answer.
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Part E Reading the Discussion & Sharing Your Opinion
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
*entire すべて
(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)
E_2
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Sarah
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Hi, George. Where are you going? |
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George
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I’m going to the library. I need to write an essay. |
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Sarah
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It’s a bit far from your house. Why not do it at home? |
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George
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I need a specific book for the essay, and my brothers make too much noise. |
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Sarah
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I see. I wish all books were available online for easier access. |
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George
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I agree. But for me, it’s easier to focus on studying when I’m away from home. |
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Sarah
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I get that, but I think too much money is spent on libraries. |
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George
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I understand, but libraries are important for sharing knowledge. |
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Sarah
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True, but the operating costs could be reduced. |
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George
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Maybe they could lower costs by closing during off-peak hours. |
E_3
| 1. | What are they talking about? | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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They are talking about the use of libraries.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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They are talking about the use of libraries.
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| 2. | Between Sarah and George, who agrees and who disagrees with the use of libraries? | |
| Agree: | ||
| Disagree: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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George agrees with the use of libraries.
Sarah disagrees with the use of libraries.
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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George agrees with the use of libraries.
Sarah disagrees with the use of libraries.
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| 3. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the use of libraries? |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Libraries are important for sharing knowledge.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Libraries are important for sharing knowledge.
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| 4. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the use of libraries? | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Too much money is spent on libraries.
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(Compliment the customer)
(This is an example answer. As long as the customer’s answer answers the questions, it is correct.)
The answer is,
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Too much money is spent on libraries.
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| 5. | If you agree with the use of libraries, what do you think is a good point? | |
| Answer: |
Example:
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Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
| 6. | If you disagree with the use of libraries, what do you think is a bad point? | |
| Answer: |
Example:
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Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
| 7. | Finally, please tell me your own opinion. Do you agree or disagree with the use of libraries? |
| Answer: |
I agree. / I disagree. Because ____________________________________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
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.)
F_2
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Do you think studying in a library is more effective than studying at home? Why or why not? What kind of books do you usually borrow from the library? Do you think libraries should offer more digital resources, like eBooks and audiobooks? Why or why not? |
F_3
| Answer: |