Q1: According to the passage, how are many companies reducing their use of paper?

Answer: By introducing software that helps people share documents more easily.

Q2: According to the passage, in what ways are digital technologies helpful to many companies?

Answer: It helps in making companies become more efficient without causing a large amount of wastepapers.

Comparative Idiomatic Expressions

🔺 nevertheless

- despite what has just been said or referred to:

Example: Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless

🔺 to begin with

- used to give the first important reason for something

Example: What do scientists think about that? — Well, to begin with, they doubt it's going to work.

🔺 on the other hand

- in a way that is different from the first thing you mentioned:

Example: My mother likes classical music. I, on the other hand, like rock music.

🔺 in reference to

- used in order to indicate what something relates to

Example: I am writing this email in reference to your job application.

EIKEN Answer Tips 💡

📌 In the first picture, the sentence should be followed by a sentence using the wife's line in the direct speech. In the second picture, since there is no speech balloon, describe each character's actions in one sentence, and if you see a speech balloon as in the third picture, first describe the action in one sentence. Then, include one sentence that describes the idea in the speech balloon.

Question 1

Some people say that because of the Internet, people are spending too much time alone. What do you think about that?

Sample Answers:

• Agree - I agree. Many people play online games by themselves. They don't get enough face-to-face communication.

• Disagree - I disagree. The internet gives people more chances to talk with others. For example, they can talk to people all over the world.

EIKEN Answer Tips 💡

📌 Since Internet-related topics are frequenly discussed, it is advisable to summarize your opinions focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of digital devices such as computers, smart phones, etc. and the technologies and services that use them, not only on the internet.

Question 2

Today, many junior high schools give their students the chance to experience working in places like shops or restaurants. Do you think this is a good idea?

Sample Answers:

• YES - It is important for students to learn about work. This work experience will be very helpful for their future.

• NO - The staff at these places are usually very busy. It's hard for them to take the time to teach students about working.

EIKEN Answer Tips 💡

📌 When answering this part of the test, you have to choose the position you want to take and be firm with it. Once you have clarified your position, you should explain at least 2 reasons to support your opinion.

📌 If you answer YES, you may want to tackle about the impact of having a work experience on a person's future endeavor.

📌 If you answer NO, you may consider your answer from the perspective of the business owners. You can talk about how busy people are to train students about the job.

Comparative Idiomatic Expressions

🔺 nevertheless

- despite what has just been said or referred to:

Example: Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless

🔺 to begin with

- used to give the first important reason for something

Example: What do scientists think about that? — Well, to begin with, they doubt it's going to work.

🔺 on the other hand

- in a way that is different from the first thing you mentioned:

Example: My mother likes classical music. I, on the other hand, like rock music.

🔺 in reference to

- used in order to indicate what something relates to

Example: I am writing this email in reference to your job application.