Exam PrepIntermediate – Lesson 8 | 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 passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.

(Read aloud the script in [PART A_1] of the tutor guide, which is in red font.)

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:

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.

*similar　似ている
*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

2.	Look at pictures 2 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 2 and 4?
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B_3

3.	I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully.

(Read aloud the script in [PART B_3] of the tutor guide, which is in red font.)

B_4

3.	Which picture matches the script?
Answer:
4.	Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose.
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Part C Reading a Graph

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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?
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2.	Which age group has the highest percentage of people wanting to try organic products?
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3.	Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graphs.
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Part D Reading Information

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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

2.	Which parts of the information make you think that?
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Part E Reading the Discussion & 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.

*differing opinions　異なる意見
*entire　すべて

(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)

E_2

Sarah	Hi, George. Where are you going?
George	I’m going to the library. I need to write an essay.
Sarah	It’s a bit far from your house. Why not do it at home?
George	I need a specific book for the essay, and my brothers make too much noise.
Sarah	I see. I wish all books were available online for easier access.
George	I agree. But for me, it’s easier to focus on studying when I’m away from home.
Sarah	I get that, but I think too much money is spent on libraries.
George	I understand, but libraries are important for sharing knowledge.
Sarah	True, but the operating costs could be reduced.
George	Maybe they could lower costs by closing during off-peak hours.

E_3

1.	What are they talking about?
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2.	Between Sarah and George, who agrees and who disagrees with the use of libraries?
Agree:
Disagree:
3.	What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the use of libraries?

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4.	What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the use of libraries?
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5.	If you agree with the use of libraries, what do you think is a good point?
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– add if needed

6.	If you disagree with the use of libraries, what do you think is a bad point?
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Example:
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– add if needed

7.	Finally, please tell me your own opinion. Do you agree or disagree with the use of libraries?
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.)

friend

F_2

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: