Eiken 2_16

DIRECTIONS

Read the passage silently for 20 seconds. Then, read the passage aloud in 1 minute starting from the title.

READ

Going on a picnic

Nowadays, many people like going on a picnic. They go to a park and look for a good location to place their picnic blankets. People usually prepare different foods to share with others. Those who go on a picnic often do outdoor activities like flying a kite. People should do such activities, and in this way they can make their picnic more exciting.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can people make their picnic more exciting?

ANSWER

QUESTION 2

Please look at the pictures and describe the situation.
Describe each picture in 2 sentences.

 
Your story should start with the following sentence:
One day, Harumi was talking to Nariko about going on a picnic.

PICTURE

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1st picture:
One day, Harumi was talking to Nariko about going on a picnic.
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2nd picture:
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3rd picture:
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QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that some people who go on a picnic cause damage to nature.
What do you think about that?

ANSWER

I agree/disagree ____________________________________________________________.
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QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, many students eat fast food every day.
Do you eat fast food every day?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
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