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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

Adventure Sports

These days, adventure sports are starting to become popular around the world. Some people enjoy this kind of sports because they are fun and challenging. However, some adventure sports like skydiving, bungee jumping, and mountain climbing could be dangerous. People should have proper training before doing such sports and by doing so, they can avoid accidents while doing adventure sports.

QUESTION 1

Please look at the passage.
According to the passage, how can people avoid accidents while doing adventure sports?

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, Shiho was talking to her brother about her weekend plan.

PICTURE

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1st picture:
One day, Shiho was talking to her brother about her weekend plan.
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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 traveling requires a lot of money.
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.
Today, many young adults choose to live alone rather than live with their parents.
Do you think this is a good idea?

ANSWER

Yes/No ______________________________________________________________________.
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