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– 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 the script aloud once, including each character’s name in the dialogue.
(Script; read along with character names)
Kate: Excuse me, I left my umbrella on the train.
Lost and Found Staff Member: When did you leave it?
Kate: Yesterday morning.
Lost and Found Staff Member: I see. What color is it?
Kate: It’s black. It has the name ‘Kate’ (K-A-T-E) on the handle.
Lost and Found Staff Member: OK, let me see… Oh, here it is. Is this yours?
Kate: Right! Thank you very much.
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What is Kate trying to do?
| a. | She is trying to buy a new umbrella at the train station. |
| b. | She is trying to get her lost umbrella back from the lost and found. |
| c. | She is attempting to contact the train staff about her umbrella. |
| d. | She is looking to identify her missing umbrella. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “b. She is trying to get her lost umbrella back from the lost and found.”
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
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(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 weather
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(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 weather
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
| 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 palm tree.
(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 palm tree.
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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) Yesterday, when I was resting under a palm tree, it started to rain.
B_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? | |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
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(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 3 matches the script.
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(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 3 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 3 for two reasons.
First, the boy is resting under a palm tree.
Second, it started to rain.
(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 3 for two reasons.
First, the boy is resting under a palm tree.
Second, it started to rain.
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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.
Part C Reading a Graph
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Look at the graph and the pie chart below. They show information about plastic bags and home appliances. What can you understand from these pictures? Please read the information quietly for one minute.
The graph shows the amount of waste from plastic bags over the years. The numbers on the left show the amount in tons. The years are shown along the bottom.
The second picture is a pie chart. It shows how much carbon dioxide is produced by different home appliances.
The graph shows the amount of waste from plastic bags over the years. The numbers on the left show the amount in tons. The years are shown along the bottom.
The second picture is a pie chart. It shows how much carbon dioxide is produced by different home appliances.
(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)
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| 1. | In which year was the most waste from plastic bags? |
| 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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In 2020, the waste from plastic bags was the highest at 17,000 tons.
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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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In 2020, the waste from plastic bags was the highest at 17,000 tons.
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| 2. | Which home appliance produced the most carbon dioxide according to the pie chart? | |
| 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 pie chart, TVs produced the most carbon dioxide at 34.0%.
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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 pie chart, TVs produced the most carbon dioxide at 34.0%.
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| 3. | Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph and the pie chart. | |
| 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 graph and the pie chart show that both the plastic bags and the home appliances like TVs have a big impact on the environment. The amount of plastic bag waste has increased over time, and home appliances produce a lot of carbon dioxide, which is bad for the environment.
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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 studying at a senior high school in Victoria, Canada. Your classmate Kevin is sending you messages about an assignment.
(Wait two minutes for the customer to read silently.)
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| 1. | When will the group meet to work on the math assignment? |
| a. | On Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm. |
| b. | On Friday afternoon at 3 pm. |
| c. | On Wednesday morning at 10 am. |
| d. | On Friday evening at 5 pm. |
| 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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“b. The group will meet on Friday afternoon at 3 pm to work on the math assignment.”
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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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“b. The group will meet on Friday afternoon at 3 pm to work on the math assignment.”
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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 dialogue, the group agrees to meet in the library on Friday at 3 pm. So, I think b. 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 dialogue, the group agrees to meet in the library on Friday at 3 pm. So, I think b. 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.)
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Harry
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Hey, Roland. Have you started preparing for the math test? |
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Roland
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Not really. I’ll study the night before. |
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Harry
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Don’t you think it’s better to start at least five days earlier? |
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Roland
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I get that, but cramming works best for me. It helps me remember things better. Plus, I don’t want to lose sleep over several nights. |
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Harry
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I see, but I prefer studying little by little. It keeps the lessons fresh in my mind and helps me feel more organized. |
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Roland
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That makes sense, but I like taking notes first and then reviewing everything in one go. It keeps me focused. |
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Harry
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That’s true. In the end, giving full attention while studying is the most important thing. |
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Roland
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Agreed! Let’s both do our best to pass the test. |
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Harry
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Good luck! |
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Roland
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Thanks! Same to you! |
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 preparing for a math test.
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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 preparing for a math test.
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| 2. | Between Harry and Roland, who agrees and who disagrees with starting to study earlier? | |
| 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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Harry agrees with starting to study earlier.
Roland disagrees with starting to study earlier.
(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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Harry agrees with starting to study earlier.
Roland disagrees with starting to study earlier.
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| 3. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with Harry’s study method? |
| 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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Studying little by little keeps the lessons fresh in the mind and helps with organization.
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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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Studying little by little keeps the lessons fresh in the mind and helps with organization.
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| 4. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with Harry’s study method? | |
| 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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Cramming works best because it helps with remembering things better and avoids losing sleep over several nights.
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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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Cramming works best because it helps with remembering things better and avoids losing sleep over several nights.
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| 5. | If you agree with Harry’s study method, what do you think is a good point? | |
| Answer: |
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Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
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| 6. | If you disagree with Harry’s study method, what do you think is a bad point? | |
| Answer: |
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Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
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(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
| 7. | Finally, please tell me your own opinion. Do you agree or disagree with Harry’s study method? |
| 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.)
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Do you like studying every day, or do you prefer to study at the last minute? Why? How do you feel when you study the night before a test? Does it help you? What is one thing you do every day to stay organized? |
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