New Material for Yasuda Gakuen
Intermediate – Lesson 1

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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] the tutor guide, which are in red font.)
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:
Part B Listening & Description
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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, 2 and 3, 4. Look at where the girl is sitting. What is the difference between them?
Answer:
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　*lawn　芝生
2. Look at pictures 1, 3 and 2, 4. Look at what the girl is doing. What is the difference between them?
Answer:
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] the tutor guide, which are in red font.)

B_4
3. Which picture matches the script?
Answer:
4. Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose.
Answer:
Part C Reading Graph
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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.)

C_2
1. What role of AI has the highest percentage in the U.S.?
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2. What role of AI has the highest percentage in Japan?
Answer:
3. Based on your answers to 1 and 2, explain what you can see in the graph using numbers.
Answer:
Part D Reading Information
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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 it.
(Wait 1 minute for the customer to read silently.)

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?
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2. Which parts of the information make you think that?
Answer:
Part E Reading the Discussion & 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
(Make the customer read aloud the entire dialogue alone. Wait for the customer to finish reading.)

E_2
Sonny:
 Hi, Nicky. You know, my brother, Harry, has been telling me that he wants a smartphone.
Nicky:
 Really, Sonny? He’s only ten years old. It’s not yet time for him to have one.
Sonny:
 Maybe, but I think there are some functions that will be helpful for children and their families.
Nicky:
 Do you mean that it will be easy for him to contact his family and friends?
Sonny:
 Yes. Another one is GPS, which allows parents to see where their kids are so that they don’t worry so much.
Nicky:
 Although it may be useful, I’m still worried about allowing kids to use smartphones. You know, children should not use the Internet.
Sonny:
 I know what you mean.
Nicky:
 Using smartphones should be controlled by adults to prevent trouble in the future.
Sonny:
 You are correct. We should teach them how to use smartphones safely.
E_3
1. What are they talking about?
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2. Between Nicky and Sonny, who agrees and who disagrees with the topic?
Agree:
Disagree:
3. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that agrees with the topic?
Answer:
4. What is one of the opinions in the conversation that disagrees with the topic?
Answer:
5. If you agree with the topic, what do you think is a good point?
Answer:
Example:
– Being able to contact someone anywhere
– Improving IT literacy
　
6. If you disagree with the topic, what do you think is a bad point?
Answer:
Example:
– Spending too much time on the phone
– The risk of being involved in accidents by visiting dangerous websites
　
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 F One More Challenge! Listening
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F_1
I will read a dialogue once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
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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:
Part G One More Challenge! Listening & Description
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G_1
Look at the four similar pictures below. Please answer the questions about the differences between the pictures.

G_2
1. Look at pictures 1 and 3. What is the difference between pictures 1 and 3?
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2. Look at pictures 3 and 4. What is the difference between pictures 3 and 4?
Answer:
G_3
I will read a passage once. Choose the most appropriate answer to the question. Please listen carefully.
(Read aloud the script in the tutor guide, which are in red font.)

G_4
3. Which picture matches the script?
Answer:
4. Why did you choose that picture? Please tell me the reason and describe the picture you chose.
Answer:
Part H One More Challenge! Reading Information
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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.
(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:
2. Which parts of the information make you think that?
Answer:
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.)

friend

I_2
What subject do you like?
What subject do you not like?
Who is your best friend? Tell me about him/her.
I_3
Answer: