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Part A Self Introduction
A_1
Let’s introduce ourselves to each other.
My name is ________. What is your name?
A_2
I’m ________. Nice to meet you.
A_3
Nice to meet you too, ________. How are you today?
A_4
| Answer: |
A_5
I see. Let’s begin our lesson!
Part B Listening
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B_1
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Hints
| discuss | 話し合う | |
| boss | 上司 | |
| performance | 業績 | |
| praise me for … | （私の）…をほめる | |
| dedication | 献身 | |
| value | 評価する | |
| overall | 全体として | |
| grateful | 感謝している |
B_2
What is her attitude toward work?
| a. | She is nervous about her evaluation. |
| b. | She feels like there is a problem with her job. |
| c. | She is very happy with her job. |
| d. | She feels tired after a long meeting. |
| Answer: |
Hints
| attitude | 態度 | |
| toward … | …に対する | |
| nervous | 緊張して、不安な | |
| evaluation | 評価 |
Part C Listening & Description
C_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
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C_2
| 1. | Look at where the girl is sitting. What is the difference between them? |
| Answer: |
In pictures 1 and 2, she is sitting on a ________. In pictures __ and __, she is sitting on the lawn*. |
lawn 芝生
| 2. | Look at what the girl is doing. What is the difference between them? |
| Answer: |
In pictures 1 and 3, she is ___________ to music. In pictures 2 and 4, she is ___________ a book. |
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C_3
| 3. | I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully. |
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C_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? |
| Answer: | I think picture ___ matches the script. |
| 4. | Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose. |
| Answer: | I chose picture ___ because the script said “sitting on a ______” and “__________ to music.” Only picture ___ matches the script. |
Part D Reading Graph
D_1
Look at the graph below. It shows the results of a survey asking companies in the U.S. and Japan about the role of AI in the workplace. What can we learn from this graph? Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
| It shows … | …であることを示す | |
| result of a survey | 調査結果 | |
| role | 役割 | |
| workplace | 職場 |
Hints
Make up for labor shortage 人手不足を補う
Decrease existing workforce 既存従業員の削減
Improve operational effciency 業務効率の向上
Increase value of existing operations 既存業務の価値を高める
Create new operations to add value 付加価値を高めるために新しい運用を作る
Decrease existing workforce 既存従業員の削減
Improve operational effciency 業務効率の向上
Increase value of existing operations 既存業務の価値を高める
Create new operations to add value 付加価値を高めるために新しい運用を作る
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D_2
| 1. | What role of AI has the highest percentage in the U.S.? |
| Answer: | “Improve _____________________” has the highest percentage in the U.S. |
| 2. | What role of AI has the highest percentage in Japan? |
| Answer: | “Decrease ______________________________” has the highest percentage in Japan. |
| 3. | Based on your answers to 1 and 2, describe what you can see from the graph. |
| Answer: |
According to the graph, the top AI role in the U.S. is “Improve ______________________________”. It’s about ____ percent. On the other hand, in Japan, the top AI role is “Decrease _________________________.” It’s ___ percent. It shows there is a difference in the top roles of AI between the two countries. |
Hints
| highest | 最も高い | |
| On the other hand | 一方 |
Part E Reading Information
E_1
You are a student council officer. At a council meeting, it was decided to replace the printer, and you are in charge of purchasing it. You need to compare several printers online. Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read it.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
Hints
| a student council officer | 生徒会役員 | |
| it was decided to … | …することが決定した | |
| replace | 交換する、買い替える | |
| in charge of … | ..を担当する | |
| purchase | 購入する | |
| compare | 比較する |
Hints
| delivery time | 納期 | |
| per … | …あたり | |
| approximately | およそ | |
| come with … | …付き | |
| unknown | 不明の | |
| lack of stock | 在庫切れ | |
| repair warranty | 修理保証 |
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E_2
| 1. | If you are looking for the cheapest* color printing and delivery in 4 weeks, which printer will you choose? |
| Answer: |
*cheapest 最も安い
| 2. | From what parts of the information do you think so? |
| Answer: |
Looking at the ___________, LP-2578, MF-3774, and XP-6530 will be delivered in 4 weeks. Looking at the print cost per sheet of those three, LP-2578 and MF-3774 can print in ______, and LP-2578 is the cheapest. So, I think “__________” is the correct answer. |
Part F Reading the Discussion & Your Opinion
F_1
Two people are having a conversation about a topic where they have differing opinions. Please read the entire dialogue aloud.
(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)
some agree or disagree 賛否両論ある
F_2
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Sonny:
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Hi, Nicky. You know, my brother, Harry, has been telling me that he wants a smartphone. |
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Nicky:
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Really, Sonny? He’s only ten years old. It’s not yet time for him to have one. |
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Sonny:
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Maybe, but I think there are some functions that will be helpful for children and their families. |
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Nicky:
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Do you mean that it will be easy for him to contact his family and friends? |
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Sonny:
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Yes. Another one is GPS, which allows parents to see where their kids are so that they don’t worry so much. |
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Nicky:
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Although it may be useful, I’m still worried about allowing kids to use smartphones. You know, children should not use the Internet. |
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Sonny:
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I know what you mean. |
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Nicky:
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Using smartphones should be controlled by adults to prevent trouble in the future. |
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Sonny:
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You are correct. We should teach them how to use smartphones safely. |
function 機能
mean … …という意味
contact 連絡をとる
GPS 居場所がわかるシステム
allow 可能にする、許す
although … …だけれども
adult 大人
prevent 防ぐ
safely 安全に
mean … …という意味
contact 連絡をとる
GPS 居場所がわかるシステム
allow 可能にする、許す
although … …だけれども
adult 大人
prevent 防ぐ
safely 安全に
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F_3
| 1. | What are they talking about? |
| Answer: | They are talking about children having _____________. |
| 2. | Between Nicky and Sonny, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic? |
| Agree: | _______ agrees with the topic. |
| Disagree: | _______ disagrees with the topic. |
| 3. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic? |
opinion 意見
| Answer: | It will be ______ for him to contact his family and friends. |
| 4. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic? |
| Answer: | Children should not use ____________. |
| 5. | If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point? |
| Answer: | I think ______________________ is a good point. |
Example:
– Being able to contact someone anywhere どこでも連絡が取れること
– Improving IT literacy ITを活用する能力を向上させること
– Being able to contact someone anywhere どこでも連絡が取れること
– Improving IT literacy ITを活用する能力を向上させること
| 6. | If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point? |
| Answer: | I think ______________________ is a bad point. |
Example:
– Spending too much time on the phone スマホに時間を使いすぎること
– The risk of being involved in accidents by visiting dangerous websites 危険なウェブサイトにより事故に巻き込まれるリスク
– Spending too much time on the phone スマホに時間を使いすぎること
– The risk of being involved in accidents by visiting dangerous websites 危険なウェブサイトにより事故に巻き込まれるリスク
| 7. |
Finally, please tell me your own opinion. What do you think about the topic? “Children having smartphones.” |
| Answer: |
I agree. / I disagree. Because ____________________________________. |
Part G One More Challenge! Listening
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G_1
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
G_2
What are they going to do next?
| a. | Buy some kitchen tools. |
| b. | Find an online gift store. |
| c. | Give Kate lots of pictures. |
| d. | Choose a plate and a book. |
| Answer: |
Hints
| a cookbook | 料理本 | |
| a plate | お皿 |
Part H One More Challenge! Listening & Description
H_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
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Hints
| shape | 形 | |
| a tote bag | トートバッグ | |
| a backpack | リュック |
H_2
| 1. | Look at pictures 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 3? |
| Answer: |
The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the _______. Picture 1 is a ____________. Picture 3 is a ____________. |
| 2. | Look at pictures 3 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 3 and 4? |
| Answer: |
The difference between pictures 3 and 4 is the prints. Picture 3 has a ( teddy bear / flower ) printed on it. Picture 4 has a ( teddy bear / flower ) printed on it. |
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H_3
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
H_4
| Answer: | I think picture ____ matches the script. |
| 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, it has a ( teddy bear / flower) printed on it. It looks like Sally’s favorite. Second, it should be a ( tote bag / backpack ), so she can use both hands while carrying it. |
Part I One More Challenge! Reading Information
I_1
You are a student council officer. At a council meeting, it was decided to replace the printer, and you are in charge of purchasing it. You need to compare several printers online. Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
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I_2
| 1. | Both MF-3774 and XP-6530 … |
| a. | are cheaper than the other printers, but lack stock |
| b. | are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty |
| c. | can be purchased for less than $350 and can print in color |
| d. | can print only in black ink and be repaired for free forever |
| Answer: | |
| 2. | From what parts of the information do you think so? |
| Answer: | Looking at the prices and warranties, both MF-3774 and XP-6530 are __________ than other printers and _______ with a warranty. So, I think ___ is the correct answer. |
Part J Free Talk
J_1
Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)
J_2
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What subject do you like? What subject do you not like? Who is your best friend? Tell me about him/her. |
A_4
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