Exam PrepBeginner – Lesson 3 | オンライン英会話のWeblio英会話公式ブログ

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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 are 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.
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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.

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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 ____________.

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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 still 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 levels and self-reported health status. Please read the information silently. I will give you one minute to read.

(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)

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C_2

1.	What does the graph show about happiness and health in the U.S.?
Answer:	People with higher happiness levels say they are healthier. The percentage is ___%.
2.	What does the graph show about happiness and health in Japan?
Answer:	People with higher happiness levels also say they are healthier. The percentage is ___%.
1.	Based on your answers to questionns 1 and 2, explain the differences in numbers.
Answer:	In the U.S., ___% of people with higher happiness levels feel healthy. In Japan, ___% of people with higher happiness levels feel healthy. This shows some differences between the two countries.

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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. I will give you one minute to read.

(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)

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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
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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.

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E_2

Nadia	Hey, John. Are you still reading books?
John	Hello, Nadia. You might think it’s a waste of time, 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.

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E_3

1.	What are they talking about?
Answer:	They are talking about reading __________.
2.	Between Nadia and John, 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:	He enjoys the __________ of reading a real book.
4.	What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic?
Answer:	Reading books is not __________ in the twenty-first century.
5.	If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point?
Answer:	I think ______________________ is a good point.

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6.	If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer:		I think ______________________ is a bad point.

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7.	Finally, please tell me your own opinion. Do you agree or disagree that reading real books gives a better experience than reading 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.)

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F_2

Do you read books or e-books in your free time? Why do you like (or not like) reading books?
How do these books make you feel? Do they make you feel relaxed, curious, or inspired?
Can reading books help you in the future?

F_3

Answer: