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DIRECTIONS

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

READ

Online Jobs

Nowadays, some people choose to work from home rather than work in an office. Some of them do online jobs like writing articles, creating websites, and making designs. They can choose what tasks to do. They can decide when and where to work as well. Some people have these jobs, and in this way they can spend more time for other things aside from work.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can some people spend more time for other things aside from work?

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, Ami was talking to her mother about her part-time job.

PICTURE

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1st picture:
One day, Ami was talking to her mother about her part-time job.
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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 working part-time helps students become more responsible.
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 people prefer text messages over phone calls.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
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