GTEC (basic/advanced)_16

PART A_1
Please read aloud the following passage. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to read aloud.
I will check your pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART A_2
(You are a student council member, and you will make an announcement about the entrance ceremony. Read aloud the script below.)
Good day, students and parents. We are pleased to announce that the entrance ceremony for the new students will be held on Wednesday, April 6.
The ceremony will start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. in the school gym. All students are required to present their IDs at the entrance. Let’s all welcome our new friends!
PART A_3
Now, let’s review some words and sentences from Part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from Part A_2.)
PART A_4
PART A_5
Please read aloud the following passage. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 40 seconds to read aloud.
I will check your pronunciation, stress, and intonation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)
PART A_6
(You are an English club member, and you will make an announcement about a school visit. Read aloud the script below.)
Good afternoon, everyone. We are pleased to inform you that a group of English teachers from a university in the United States will visit our school on Friday, August 20. The teachers will introduce the importance of the English language and provide fun activities. All are free of charge. If you are interested, fill out and submit the form on our school website. We hope to see you there!
PART A_7
Now, let’s review some words and sentences from Part A_6.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from Part A_6.)
PART A_8
PART B_1
Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample questions, and you will read the sample answers.
PART B_2
(You are asking your friend to go to the night safari tour. Look at the price list and answer the questions.)

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Sample Question 1:
How much does it cost to buy three tickets?
Sample Answer 1:
It costs $130 to buy three tickets.
Sample Question 2:
What can we do online?
Sample Answer 2:
We can book overnight plans online.
PART B_3
You will answer the questions based on the data below.
You have 10 seconds to prepare and 15 seconds to answer each question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART B_4
(You are planning to buy new winter coats. Look at the price list and answer the questions.)

1. How much does it cost to buy three coats?
Answer:
2. How many coats do you need to buy to get 20% off?
Answer:
PART B_5
Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)
(The answer to question 1 is $440. Please make sure to let your student answer in a complete sentence.)
PART B_6
PART B_7
You will answer the questions based on the data below.
You have 10 seconds to prepare and 15 seconds to answer each question.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART B_8
(You are at a restaurant to have karaage for lunch. Look at the price list and answer the questions.)

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1. How much does it cost to buy 8 pieces of karaage?
Answer:
2. What can you get for free if you buy 10 pieces of karaage?
Answer:
PART B_9
Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers. You may also give tips.)
(The answer to question 1 is $6. Please make sure to let your student answer in a complete sentence.)
PART B_10
PART C_1
This is a story that the character experienced. Please tell the story to your tutor. You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
PART C_2
(You will tell the story that the character experienced to your foreign friend. Describe it in English.)

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Answer:
PART C_3
Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please help your student convey his or her answer effectively by connecting the situations using conjunctions, correct grammar, and complete sentences. After that, ask your student to state his or her corrected answer.)
PART C_4
PART C_5
Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.
PART C_6
A boy and a girl were playing in the sea. They were enjoying it. They found a girl who was crying on the beach. She got lost. So, they were looking for her parents together. Later, they found her mother, and the girl was really happy.
PART D_1
Let’s study the example below. I will read the sample question, and you will read the sample answer.
PART D_2
(You will express your opinion about the following topic in English class. Tell your idea with supporting reasons.)
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. I have several reasons for this.
First, it reduces the risk of diseases. Some examples are heart attack, stroke, and high blood pressure.
Second, some studies say that this physical exercise can reduce stress. This helps us sleep better and be in a good mood.
So, I agree that walking is good for our health.
PART D_3
Express your opinions on the following topics. You will be asked to give two answers. Your first answer should start with “I agree ~”. Your second answer should start with “I disagree ~”.
Now, please give your first answer starting with “I agree ~.” Give at least two reasons to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer.
PART D_4
(You will express your opinion about the following topic in English class. Tell your idea with supporting reasons.)
Some people say that books are more reliable sources than the Internet.
What do you think about that?
I agree
PART D_5
Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please send the corrected answer to your student.)
PART D_6
PART D_7
Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.
PART D_8
I agree that books are more reliable sources than the Internet. I have several reasons for this.
First, the information is reviewed and checked before publication. This is to make sure that only high quality research is published.
Second, anyone can post on the Internet freely. It is very difficult to distinguish between correct and incorrect information.
So, I think it would be better to rely on books.
PART D_9
Now try to express your opinion in the opposite situation. Give at least two reasons to support your opinion. You have 60 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to answer. Your answer should start with “I disagree ~.”
PART D_10
(You will express your opinion about the following topic in English class. Tell your idea with supporting reasons.)
Some people say that books are more reliable sources than the Internet.
What do you think about that?
I disagree
PART D_11
Now, let’s review your answer.
(Please send the corrected answer to your student.)
PART D_12
PART D_13
Now, we’ll read the sample answer. Please repeat after me.
PART D_14
I disagree that books are more reliable sources than the Internet.
One reason is that the information in books may be outdated. Updating old books takes time, and it costs a lot.
Another reason is that you can research a lot of information online at once. This leads you to avoid relying on a single source of information and to consider different viewpoints.
So, I think the Internet is more reliable.
PART E_1
Now, let’s do a free talk about the following topic.
(Please do a free talk if you have time left.)
PART E_2
Can you live without the Internet? What problems do you face?
PART E_3