GTEC 2 – modified (SAMPLE)

PART A – READING PRACTICE

Let’s read aloud the following sentences. I will read part A, and you will read part B.
I will check your pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
(Please send your student in the chat box the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements.)

READ

A:
Do you have pets at home?
B:
Yes, I have three cats and two dogs at home.

READ

A:
Do you like baking?
B:
Yes, I like baking cakes and cookies.

READ

A:
When did you visit your grandparents?
B:
I visited my grandparents last week.

READ

A:
How many cousins do you have?
B:
I have thirteen cousins.

READ

A:
Where do you want to spend your summer vacation?
B:
I want to spend my summer vacation in Osaka.

READ

A:
What do you usually do when it’s raining?
B:
I usually stay at home and read books.

REVIEW

Now, let’s review some words from the reading practice activity.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions that need improvements from the reading practice activity.)

PART B – STUDYING INFORMATION

Study the given information below for 10 seconds.

STUDY

Examination Schedule
Time Thursday Friday
7:00 – 8:30 Mathematics English
8:30 – 10:00 Science Social Studies
10:00 – 10:30 Break Break
10:30 – 12:00 Music Japanese
COMPREHENSION CHECK

Now, I will ask you questions. Please answer based on the given information.

ANSWER

1. What examination are they going to take on Thursday at 8:30?
Answer:
2. When will they take their examination in Mathematics?
Answer:
3. What time is their break?
Answer:
4. What time will their examinations end?
Answer:

REVIEW

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. You may also give tips.)

PART C – MAKING A STORY

Make a short story by connecting the situations in each picture.
You have 20 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.

MAKE A STORY

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Answer:

REVIEW

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please help your student convey his or her answer effectively by connecting the situations using conjunctions. After that, ask your student to state his or her corrected answer.)

CORRECTED ANSWER

SAMPLE ANSWER

Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

READ

One day, a man got a flat tire while driving. So, he brought out his toolbox and replaced the flat tire with a new one. Then, he continued driving. When he got home, he realized that he left his toolbox outside.

PART D – STUDYING AN EXAMPLE

Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answers.
Sample Question:
Some people say that walking is good for one’s health.
What do you think about that?
Sample Answer:
I agree that walking is good for one’s health because this physical exercise reduces the risk of heart diseases such as heart attack.
EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Express your opinion on the following topic. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.

ANSWER

Question:
Some people say that the internet is more reliable than books. What do you think about that?
Answer:

REVIEW

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please help your student convey his or her answer effectively. After that, ask your student to state his or her corrected answer.)

CORRECTED ANSWER

SAMPLE ANSWER

Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

READ

I agree that the internet is more reliable than books because the information we can find in the internet is more updated than the information in books.

EXPRESSING OPINIONS

Now try to express your opinion in the opposite situation. Give at least one reason to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.

REVIEW

Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please help your student convey his or her answer effectively. After that, ask your student to state his or her corrected answer.)

CORRECTED ANSWER

SAMPLE ANSWER

Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.

READ

I disagree that the internet is more reliable than books because not all information we can find in the internet is true.