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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.
Read aloud the script below once.
(script) Today was a really interesting day at work. I started my morning by having a meeting with my team. After that, my boss requested a meeting in her office about my recent performance. She praised me for my hard work and dedication, which made me feel very happy and valued. Overall, it was a great day.
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 she has a problem with her job. |
| c. | She is very happy with her job. |
| d. | She feels tired after a long meeting. |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is “c. She is very happy with her job.”
Please read aloud the answer sentence(s).
Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Praise the customer)
The answer is “c. She is very happy with her job.”
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 | |
| evaluation | 評価 |
Part C Listening & Description
C_1
Look at four similar pictures. 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 number 1 and 2, she is sitting on a ________. In pictures number __ and __, she is sitting on the lawn*. |
lawn 芝生
Tutor: Review the answer
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The answer is,
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In pictures number 1 and 2, she is sitting on a bench.
In pictures number 3 and 4, she is sitting on the lawn*.
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Good job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures number 1 and 2, she is sitting on a bench.
In pictures number 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 what the girl does. What is the difference between them? |
| Answer: |
In pictures number 1 and 3, she is ___________ to music. In pictures number 2 and 4, she is ___________ a book. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures number 1 and 3, she is listening to music.
In pictures number 2 and 4, she is reading a book.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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In pictures number 1 and 3, she is listening to music.
In pictures number 2 and 4, she is reading a book.
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Wonderful! Let’s move on to the next.
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C_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 becasuse she’s listening to music.
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C_4
| 3. | Which picture matches the script? |
| Answer: | I think picture number ___ matches the script. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture number 1 matches the script.
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture number 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 number ___ because the script said “sitting on a ______” and “__________ to music.” Only picture number ___ matches the script. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture number 1 based on two points. The script said “sitting on a bench” and “listening to music.” Only picture number 1 matches the script.
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Great! Let’s move on to the next.
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture number 1 based on two points. The script said “sitting on a bench” and “listening to music.” Only picture number 1 matches the script.
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Great! Let’s move on to the next.
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 it aloud.
(Wait for the customer to read aloud.)
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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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“Improve operational effciency” has the highest percentage in the U.S.
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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“Improve operational effciency” 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
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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“Decrease existing workforce” has the highest percentage in Japan.
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(Praise 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, 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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, the top AI role in the U.S. is “Improve operational effciency”. It’s about 49 percent.
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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According to the graph, the top AI role in the U.S. is “Improve operational effciency”. It’s about 49 percent.
*48 and 50 percent is 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 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 go on the Internet and compare several printers. 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 |
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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
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I will choose “LP-2578”.
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I will choose “LP-2578”.
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| 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 ___ 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. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the delivery time, 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 color, and LP-2578 is the cheapest.
So, I think “LP-2578” is the correct answer.
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Wonderful job! Let’s move on to the next.
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the delivery time, 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 color, and LP-2578 is the cheapest.
So, I think “LP-2578” is the correct answer.
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Wonderful job! Let’s move on to the next.
Part F Reading the Discussion & Your Opinion
F_1
Two people are talking about a topic on which some agree or disagree. Please read aloud the entire dialogue.
(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 _____________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about children having smartphone.
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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They are talking about children having smartphone.
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| 2. | Nicky or Sonny, who agrees or disagrees with the topic? |
| Agree: | _______ agrees with the topic. |
| Disagree: | _______ disagrees with the topic. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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Sonny agrees with the topic.
Nicky disagrees with the topic.
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(Praise 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 on agreeing in the conversation? |
opinion 意見
| Answer: | It will be ______ for him to contact his family and friends. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise 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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(Praise 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 on disagreeing in the conversation? |
| Answer: | Children should not use ____________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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Children should not use the Internet.
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(Praise 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 are the good points? |
| 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
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Praise the customer.)
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Praise the customer.)
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| 6. | If you disagree with the topic, what do you think are the bad points? |
| 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. Praise the customer.)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Praise 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. Praise the customer.)
(Any customer’s answer(s) is/are correct. Praise the customer.)
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.
Read aloud the script below once.
(script)
A：Kate’s birthday is coming. What do you think we should give her as a gift?
B：Perhaps a lovely cookbook with lots of pictures would be a good idea.
A：Nice. We could also get something nice to put her cooking on so that she can show it off on SNS.
B：That’s an excellent idea! Let’s search for a pretty one, and maybe we can find a book to go with it.
A：Kate’s birthday is coming. What do you think we should give her as a gift?
B：Perhaps a lovely cookbook with lots of pictures would be a good idea.
A：Nice. We could also get something nice to put her cooking on so that she can show it off on SNS.
B：That’s an excellent idea! Let’s search for a pretty one, and maybe we can find a book to go with it.
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: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise 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.
(Praise 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 H One More Challenge! Listening & Description
H_1
Look at four similar pictures. 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 images number 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures number 1 and 3? |
| Answer: |
The difference between pictures number 1 and 3 is the _______. Picture number 1 is a ____________. Picture number 3 is a ____________. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures number 1 and 3 is the shape.
Picture number 1 is a tote bag>.
Picture number 3 is a backpack.
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures number 1 and 3 is the shape.
Picture number 1 is a tote bag>.
Picture number 3 is a backpack.
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| 2. | Look at images number 3 and 4. What is the difference between pictures number 3 and 4? |
| Answer: |
The difference between pictures number 3 and 4 is the prints. Picture number 3 has a ( teddy bear / flower ) printed on it. Picture number 4 has a ( teddy bear / flower ) printed on it. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures number 3 and 4 is the prints.
Picture number 3 has a teddy bear printed on it.
Picture number 4 has a flower printed on it.
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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The difference between pictures number 3 and 4 is the prints.
Picture number 3 has a teddy bear printed on it.
Picture number 4 has a 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.
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.
H_4
| Answer: | I think picture number ____ matches the script. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture number 4 matches the script.
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I think picture number 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 number ___ 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
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture number 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.
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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I chose picture number 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 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 go on the Internet and compare several printers. Please read the information silently. I will give you 1 minute to read.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)
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I_2
| 1. | Both MF-3774 and XP-6530 … |
| a. | are cheaper than the other printers, but lack of 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 free forever |
| Answer: |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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b. Both MF-3774 and XP-6530 are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty
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(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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b. Both MF-3774 and XP-6530 are cheaper than the other printers and come with a repair warranty
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| 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 number ___ is the correct answer. |
Tutor: Review the answer
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the prices and warranties, both MF-3774 and XP-6530 are cheaper than other printers and come with a warranty. So, I think “b” is the correct answer.
———
(Praise the customer)
The answer is,
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Looking at the prices and warranties, both MF-3774 and XP-6530 are cheaper than other printers and come with a warranty. So, I think “b” is the correct answer.
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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
| Answer: |