Eiken 2_17

DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Beach

A beach is a place that people love to visit during the hottest season of the year. People can do many different beach activities like building sand castles, playing beach sports, and swimming in the sea. People can enjoy doing such activities when it is sunny, so a lot of people like to go to the beach during summer season.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, why do a lot of people like to go to the beach during summer season?

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, Fujiwara was talking to Miheko about their trip to the beach next week.

PICTURE

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1st picture:
One day, Fujiwara was talking to Miheko about their trip to the beach next week.

2nd picture:

3rd picture:

QUESTION 3

Now, I will ask you the following question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
Some people say that all schools should offer swimming lessons.
What do you think about that?

ANSWER

I agree/disagree

QUESTION 4

Now, I will ask you another question. Please give 2 reasons to support your answer.
These days, many people spend a lot of money to watch concerts.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No