Exam Prep
【Tutor Guide】Intermediate – Lesson 9

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– Follow the instructions in all parts, which are in red font.
Part A Listening
A_1
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read the script aloud once.

(Script)

Last week, my friends and I went to see our favorite artist’s concert. None of us had been to a concert like this before, so we were very excited. We arrived early, looked around, and found our seats. The artist played many popular songs. Afterward, we went to a restaurant, and we all agreed it was a great experience.

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.
Answer:
Tutor: Review the answer

(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “c. It was a great experience for everyone.”
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

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
(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 1 and 3 is the T-shirt.

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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.

*(insert hint if needed)
2. Look at pictures 1 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 1 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 1 and 4 is the parasol.

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B_3
I will read the script aloud. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once.
(Script) Hey, can you see me? I’m wearing a striped T-shirt and holding a small parasol.

B_4
3. Which picture matches the script?
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 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 woman is wearing a striped T-shirt.
Second, she is holding a small parasol.

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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.

Part C Reading a Graph
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?
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 Technology sector accounts for 37.0% of jobs, making it the sector with the highest percentage.
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2. Which sector has the second-highest percentage of jobs?
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, the Heathcare sector has the second-highest percentage at 22.0% of jobs.
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3. Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in 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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The pie chart shows that the Technology sector dominates with 37.0% of jobs, followed by Healthcare at 22.0%. This indicates that healthcare and technology are the two most significant employment sectors shown in the data.

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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 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:
*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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c. You can donate fresh fruit and vegetables to the City Food Charity on Tuesday or Friday.”
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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 donation schedule, both “Fresh fruit” and “Fresh vegetables” are listed with “Tuesday or Friday” as their donation days. So, I think c. 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
(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)

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?
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 using computers versus pen and paper for taking notes.
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2. Between Anna and Tom, who agrees and who disagrees with using computers for taking notes?
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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Anna agrees with using computers for taking notes.
Tom disagrees with using computers for taking notes.

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3. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with using computers for taking notes?
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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Using a computer makes it easier to organize notes later.
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4. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with using computers for taking notes?
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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Using pen and paper is faster, and nothing gets deleted.
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5. If you agree with using computers for taking notes, what do you think is a good point?
Answer:
Example:
insert hint if needed
insert hint if needed
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)

 
6. If you disagree with using computers for taking notes, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer:
Example:
insert hint if needed
insert hint if needed
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct.)
 
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 ____________________________________.

Tutor: Review the answer
(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.)

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: