TUTORS NOTE
!!! This is the TUTOR GUIDE for customized material for Yasuda BEGINNER LESSON 1 !!!
– 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 aloud the script below once.
(Script) Today was a nice day at school. I started my morning with basketball practice with my team. After that, our coach praised me for my leadership, which made me feel very happy. In the afternoon class, our group had a good discussion about the group project. Overall, it was a great day.
Hints
| coach | 監督 |
| praise me for … | （私の）…をほめる |
| leadership | （物事の）中心となって行動する力 |
| discussion | 話し合い |
| overall | 全体として |
A_2
What is her attitude toward school activities?
| a. | She is nervous about the next exam. |
| b. | She feels like there is a problem with her leadership. |
| c. | She is very happy with school activities. |
| d. | She feels tired after a long basketball practice. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “c. She is very happy with school activities.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “c. She is very happy with school activities.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
Hints
| attitude | 態度 | |
| toward … | …に対する | |
| nervous | 緊張して、不安な | |
Part B Listening & Description
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, 2 and 3, 4. 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
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 2, she is sitting on a bench.
In pictures 3 and 4, she is sitting on the lawn*.
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Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 2, she is sitting on a bench.
In pictures 3 and 4, she is sitting on the lawn*.
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Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
| 2. | Look at pictures 1, 3 and 2, 4. 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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 3, she is listening to music.
In pictures 2 and 4, she is reading a book.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures 1 and 3, she is listening to music.
In pictures 2 and 4, she is reading a book.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
B_3
| 3. | I will read the script aloud. Which picture matches the script? Please listen carefully. |
Read aloud the script below once.
(script) She’s sitting on a bench over there. Maybe she can’t hear us because she’s listening to music.
B_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? |
| Answer: | I think picture ___ matches the script. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture 1 matches the script.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture 1 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: | I chose picture ___ because the script said “sitting on a ______” and “__________ to music.” Only picture ___ matches the script. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 because the script said “sitting on a bench” and “listening to music.” Only picture 1 matches the script.
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Great! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 1 because the script said “sitting on a bench” and “listening to music.” Only picture 1 matches the script.
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Great! Let’s move on to the next.
Part C Reading Graph
C_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 efficiency 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 efficiency 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
C_2
| 1. | What role of AI has the highest percentage in the U.S.? |
| Answer: | Improve _____________________ has the highest percentage in the U.S. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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“Improve operational efficiency” has the highest percentage in the U.S.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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“Improve operational efficiency” has the highest percentage in the U.S.
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| 2. | What role of AI has the highest percentage in Japan? |
| Answer: | Decrease ______________________________ has the highest percentage in Japan. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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“Decrease existing workforce” has the highest percentage in Japan.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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“Decrease existing workforce” has the highest percentage in Japan.
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| 3. | Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph using numbers. |
| 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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, the top AI role in the U.S. is “Improve operational efficiency”. It’s about 49 percent.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, the top AI role in the U.S. is “Improve operational efficiency”. It’s about 49 percent.
*48 and 50 percent are also correct.
On the other hand, in Japan, the top AI role is “Decrease existing workforce.” It’s 41 percent.
It shows there is a difference in the top roles of AI between the two countries.
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You did a great job reading and describing the graph!
Let’s move on to the next.
Hints
| highest | 最も高い | |
| On the other hand | 一方 |
Part D Reading Information
D_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.
(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 |
D_2
| 1. | If you are looking for a printer that can print in black ink for less than 3 cents per sheet and has the fastest delivery, which printer will you choose? |
| Answer: |
less than ～ ～以下
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I will choose “ ②MF-3774”.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I will choose “ ②MF-3774”.
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| 2. | Which parts of the information make you think that? |
| Answer: |
Looking at ___________ per sheet, numbers 1, 2, and 3 can print in black ink for less than 3 cents per sheet. Compare the ________ times of those three printers, _________ has the fastest delivery. So, I think “__________” is the correct answer. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the print cost per sheet, numbers 1, 2, and 3 can print in black ink for less than 3 cents per sheet.
Compare the delivery times of those three printers, ②MF-3774 has the fastest delivery.
So, I think “ ②MF-3774” is the correct answer.
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Wonderful job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the print cost per sheet, numbers 1, 2, and 3 can print in black ink for less than 3 cents per sheet.
Compare the delivery times of those three printers, ②MF-3774 has the fastest delivery.
So, I think “ ②MF-3774” is the correct answer.
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Wonderful job! Let’s move on to the next.
Part E Reading the Discussion & 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.)
E_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
E_3
| 1. | What are they talking about? |
| Answer: | They are talking about children having _____________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about children having smartphones.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about children having smartphones.
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| 2. | Between Nicky and Sonny, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic? |
| Agree: | _______ agrees with the topic. |
| Disagree: | _______ disagrees with the topic. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Sonny agrees with the topic.
Nicky disagrees with the topic.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Sonny agrees with the topic.
Nicky disagrees with the topic.
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| 3. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic? |
| Answer: | It will be ______ for him to contact his family and friends. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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It will be easy for him to contact his family and friends.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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It will be easy for him to contact his family and friends.
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| 4. | What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic? |
| Answer: | Children should not use ____________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Children should not use the Internet.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Children should not use the Internet.
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| 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
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
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| 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
Tutor: Review the answer
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
| 7. |
Finally, please tell me your own opinion. What do you think about the topic? Children having smartphones. |
| Answer: |
I agree. / I disagree. Because ____________________________________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Compliment the customer.)
Part F One More Challenge! Listening
F_1
I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
Read aloud the script below once along with each name.
(Script; read along with names)
Alex：Kate’s birthday is coming up. What do you think we should give her as a gift?
Saki：Perhaps a lovely cookbook with lots of pictures would be a good idea.
Alex：Nice. We could also get something nice to serve her cooking on so that she can show it off on social media.
Saki：That’s an excellent idea! Let’s search for a pretty one, and maybe we can find a book to go with it.
Alex：Kate’s birthday is coming up. What do you think we should give her as a gift?
Saki：Perhaps a lovely cookbook with lots of pictures would be a good idea.
Alex：Nice. We could also get something nice to serve her cooking on so that she can show it off on social media.
Saki：That’s an excellent idea! Let’s search for a pretty one, and maybe we can find a book to go with it.
F_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: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. Choose a plate and a book.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is “d. Choose a plate and a book.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
Hints
| a cookbook | 料理本 | |
| a plate | お皿 |
Part G One More Challenge! Listening & Description
G_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.
Hints
| shape | 形 | |
| a tote bag | トートバッグ | |
| a backpack | リュック |
G_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 ____________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the shape.
Picture 1 is a tote bag.
Picture 3 is a backpack.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 1 and 3 is the shape.
Picture 1 is a tote bag.
Picture 3 is a backpack.
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| 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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 3 and 4 is the prints.
Picture 3 has a teddy bear printed on it.
Picture 4 has a flower printed on it.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures 3 and 4 is the prints.
Picture 3 has a teddy bear printed on it.
Picture 4 has a flower printed on it.
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G_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) Look. He looks like Sally’s favorite teddy bear, and she can still use both hands while carrying it. That one is perfect for her.
G_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? |
| Answer: | I think picture ____ matches the script. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture 4 matches the script.
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture 4 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: | 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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 4 for two reasons.
First, it has a teddy bear printed on it. It looks like Sally’s favorite.
Second, it should be a backpack, so she can use both hands while carrying it.
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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture 4 for two reasons.
First, it has a teddy bear printed on it. It looks like Sally’s favorite.
Second, it should be a backpack, so she can use both hands while carrying it.
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Awesome! Let’s move on to the next.
Part H One More Challenge! Reading Information
H_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.)
H_2
| 1. | Both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-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: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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b. Both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty
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(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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b. Both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty
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| 2. | Which parts of the information make you think that? |
| Answer: | Looking at the prices and warranties, both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are __________ than other printers and _______ with a warranty. So, I think ___ is the correct answer. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the prices and warranties, both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are cheaper than other printers and come with a warranty. So, I think “b” is the correct answer.
(Compliment the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the prices and warranties, both ②MF-3774 and ④XP-6530 are cheaper than other printers and come with a warranty. So, I think “b” is the correct answer.
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Part I Free Talk
I_1
Let’s do a free talk about the following topics.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)
I_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. |
I_3
| Answer: |