Exam Prep
Intermediate – Lesson 9

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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 the friends think about the concert experience?
a. It was boring for everyone.
b. It was exciting for everyone.
c. It was a great experience for everyone.
d. It was a fun experience for everyone.
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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:
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2. Look at pictures 1 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 1 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?
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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 pie chart below. It shows the distribution of jobs across various sectors, such as healthcare, technology, and education. What do you think this chart tells us about the most common career sectors? Please take one minute to examine the chart and think about the opportunities each sector might offer.
(Wait one minute for the customer to read silently.)

C_2
1. What percentage of jobs are in the Technology sector?
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2. Which sector has the second-highest percentage of jobs?
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3. Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the pie chart.
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Part D Reading Information
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D_1
You are considering helping out in the local community. One day, you pick up a flyer about volunteering and donating to a food charity.
(Wait two minutes for the customer to read silently.)

D_2
1. When can you donate fresh fruit and vegetables to the City Food Charity?
a. Any day of the week
b. Monday or Wednesday
c. Tuesday or Friday
d. Thursday or Friday
Answer:

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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
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E_2
Anna
Oh no! I forgot my computer, and I have lectures today.
Tom
Why do you need it for a lecture?
Anna
I use it to take notes.
Tom
Don’t you ever use pen and paper?
Anna
Never. It’s easier to organize my notes later if they’re on the computer.
Tom
But writing in a notepad is faster, and nothing gets deleted.
Anna
True, but you could lose your notepad. My notes are backed up online. Don’t you type them up after lectures?
Tom
No, I just use my handwritten notes when writing essays.
Anna
I can’t do that. I also check things online during lectures if I need to.
Tom
That would be too distracting for me! I’d be on the Internet all the time.
Anna
I guess I’ll try your way.
Tom
Alright! Let me know how it goes.
E_3
1. What are they talking about?
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2. Between Anna and Tom, who agrees and who disagrees with using computers for taking notes?
Agree:
Disagree:
3. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with using computers for taking notes?
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4. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with using computers for taking notes?
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5. If you agree with using computers for taking notes, what do you think is a good point?
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6. If you disagree with using computers for taking notes, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer:
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7. Finally, please tell me your own opinion. Do you agree or disagree with using computers for taking notes?
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 using a computer to take notes helps you stay organized? Why or why not?
Do you think digital notes will help students more in the future? Why or why not?
Do you think using technology in class helps students learn better? Why or why not?
F_3
Answer: