Exam Prep
【Tutor Guide】Beginner – Lesson 3

TUTORS NOTE
!!! This is the TUTOR GUIDE for customized material for Yasuda BEGINNER LESSON 3 !!!
– Follow the instructions in all parts, which are in red font.
Part A Listening
A_1
I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once along with each name.

(Script; read along with names)

Alex: Kate’s birthday is coming up. What do you think we should give her as a gift?

Saki: Perhaps a lovely cookbook with lots of pictures would be a good idea.
Alex: Nice. We could also get something nice to serve her cooking on so that she can show it off on social media.
Saki: That’s an excellent idea! Let’s search for a pretty one, and maybe we can find a book to go with it.

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:
Tutor: Review the answer

(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. Choose a plate and a book.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.

Hints
a cookbook ” 料理本” 　　　　　　
a plate お皿
Part B Listening & Description Practice
B_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
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 ____________.”
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the shape.
“Picture 1 is a tote bag.
Picture 3 is a backpack.”

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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.”
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 3 and 4 is the prints.
“Picture 3 has a teddy bear printed on it.
Picture 4 has a flower printed on it.”

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B_3
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) Look. He looks like Sally’s favorite teddy bear, and she can still use both hands while carrying it. That one is perfect for her.

B_4
3. Which picture matches the script?
Answer: I think picture ___ matches the script.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture 4 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: 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.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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“I chose picture 4 for two reasons.
First, it has a teddy bear printed on it. It looks like Sally’s favorite.
Second, it should be a backpack, so she can still use both hands while carrying it.”

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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.

Part C Reading a Graph
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.)
Hints
hint1 JP1 　　　　　　
hint1 JP1
hint2 JP2
hint3 JP3

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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 ___%.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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People with higher happiness levels say they are healthier. The percentage is 80%.
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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 ___%.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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People with higher happiness levels also say they are healthier. The percentage is 70%.
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3. Based on your answers to questions 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.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In the U.S., 80% of people with higher happiness levels feel healthy. In Japan, 70% of people with higher happiness levels feel healthy. This shows some differences between the two countries.

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You did a great job reading and describing the graph!
Let’s move on to the next.

Hints
hint1 JP1 　　　　　　
hint2 JP2
Part D Reading Information
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.)
Hints
hint1 JP1 　　　　　　
hint2 JP2
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hint4 JP4
hint5 JP5
hint6 JP6

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hint1 JP1 　　　　　　
hint2 JP2
hint3 JP3
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hint7 JP7

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:
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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b. Both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty.
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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.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the prices and warranties, both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are cheaper than other printers and come with a warranty. So, I think “b” is the correct answer.

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Part E Reading the Discussion and 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.

*insert hint if needed
*insert hint if needed
(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. 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 __________.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about paper books versus e-books.
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2. Between Nadia and John, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic?
Agree: _______ agrees with the topic.
Disagree: _______ disagrees with the topic.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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“John agrees with the topic.
Nadia disagrees with the topic.”

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3. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic?
Answer: He enjoys the __________ of reading a real book.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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He enjoys the feel of reading a real book.
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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.
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Reading books is not necessary in the twenty-first century.
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5. If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point?
Answer: I think ______________________ is a good point.
Example:
insert hint if needed
insert hint if needed
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
　
6. If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer: I think ______________________ is a bad point.
Example:
insert hint if needed
insert hint if needed
Tutor: Review the answer
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
　
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 ____________________________________.”
Tutor: Review the answer
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
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 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: