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– Follow the instructions in all parts, which are in red font.
Part A Listening
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I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script)
I have played the piano since I was a child. One of my happiest memories is of a concert when I was twelve. I was very nervous, but my aunt Mary came to see me. She brought me flowers and said, “It’s okay to feel nervous—enjoy it!” Thanks to her, I played well. After the concert, we enjoyed a lovely dinner together.
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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: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “b. She brought flowers and gave encouraging words.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
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Part B Listening & Description Practice
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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
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B_2
| 1. | Look at pictures 1 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 4? |
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The difference between pictures 1 and 4 is the _______. In picture 1, the weather is ______. In picture 4, the weather is ______. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 1 and 4 is the weather.
In picture 1, the weather is snowy.
In picture 4, the weather is rainy.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 1 and 4 is the weather.
In picture 1, the weather is snowy.
In picture 4, the weather is rainy.
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| 2. | Look at pictures 2 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 2 and 3? |
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The difference between pictures 2 and 3 is the ______. In picture 2, the mountain is ______. In picture 3, the mountain is ______. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 2 and 3 is the mountain.
In picture 2, the mountain is there.
In picture 3, the mountain is not there.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 2 and 3 is the mountain.
In picture 2, the mountain is there.
In picture 3, the mountain is not there.
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I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) It’s cold and snowy today, but we can see the mountain over there. It’s beautiful!
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| 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 1 matches the script.
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(Compliment the customer)
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: | I chose picture ___ for two reasons. First, the weather is ______. Second, the mountain is ______. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 for two reasons.
First, the weather is snowy.
Second, the mountain is there.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 for two reasons.
First, the weather is snowy.
Second, the mountain is there.
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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.
Part C Reading a Graph
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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.)
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| 1. | Which country had the highest coffee production in 2019? |
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_____ had the highest coffee production in 2019. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Brazil had the highest coffee production in 2019, producing 260 million tons.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Brazil had the highest coffee production in 2019, producing 260 million tons.
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| 2. | Which region consumed the most coffee in 2020? |
| Answer: | _____ consumed the most coffee in 2020. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Europe consumed the most coffee in 2020.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Europe consumed the most coffee in 2020.
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| 3. | Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graphs. |
| 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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The graphs show that coffee is mostly grown in tropical countries and mainly consumed in regions such as Europe, North America, South America, the Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
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You did a great job reading and describing the graph!
Let’s move on to the next.
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Part D Reading Information
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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.)
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| 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: |
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Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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“b. Both the horn and the alphorn are brass instruments known for their deep tones“.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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“b. Both the horn and the alphorn are brass instruments known for their deep tones“.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
| 2. | Which parts of the information make you think that? |
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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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the details, the horn is described as a brass instrument and has a deep tone. The alphorn is described as producing a deep, haunting sound, which is similar to the deep tones of brass instruments.
So, I think b is the correct answer.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the details, the horn is described as a brass instrument and has a deep tone. The alphorn is described as producing a deep, haunting sound, which is similar to the deep tones of brass instruments.
So, I think b is the correct answer.
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Part E Reading the Discussion & Your Opinion
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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.)
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Charles
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Hey, Rica. Are you busy? |
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Rica
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Hmm… Yeah, a little. |
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Charles
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I see you’re still playing on your smartphone. It’s been hours! Maybe you should take a break. |
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Rica
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It’s how I relax. I don’t think it’s a problem. |
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But you’ve been using it for too long! Your eyes and fingers must be tired by now. |
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I think playing for five hours straight is not bad. |
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But don’t you have other things to do? Have you finished your chores? |
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Rica
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I know, but I’ve had a tough day. Adding an hour to my smartphone usage won’t hurt. |
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Charles
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It can become a bad habit, though. It’s important to balance your time. |
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Rica
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I guess you’re right. Maybe I’ll take a short break. |
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| 1. | What are they talking about? |
| Answer: | They are talking about ___________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about smartphone usage.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about smartphone usage.
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| 2. | Between Charles and Rica, 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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Rica agrees with the topic.
Charles disagrees with the topic.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Rica agrees with the topic.
Charles disagrees with the topic.
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| 3. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic? |
| Answer: | I think playing for five hours straight is __________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think playing for five hours straight is not bad.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think playing for five hours straight is not bad.
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| 4. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic? |
| Answer: | It can become a __________, though. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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It can become a bad habit, though.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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It can become a bad habit, though.
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| 5. | If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point? |
| Answer: | I think __________ a good point. |
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Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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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. |
Example:
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Tutor: Review the answer
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
| 7. | Finally, please share your opinion. Do you agree or disagree that using a smartphone for long periods of time has no harmful effects? |
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I agree. / I disagree. Because ____________________________________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(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.)
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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? |
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