Part 1 : Practice Test
Task 1
Direction: Tell a story based on the pictures. Make sure to start with the underlined sentence given.
- You will be given 1 minute to prepare. After 1 minute, your mentor will give you 2 minutes to narrate the story.
- Your mentor will proceed to asking the questions after 2 minutes, so make sure to finish narrating within the given time.
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This is a story about a man who liked trying modern technology
Your story should begin with the following sentence:
One day, a man visited an exhibit about technology.
Task 2
Direction: Answer the questions being asked. The questions will not be written on the textbook, so please listen to your mentor carefully.
- You have one minute to prepare for your answer, and you will be asked to answer the questions within one minute.
- The timer will start after the question has been read to you by your mentor.
Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Let's Understand!
Task 1 : Narration
Direction: Look at the pictures below. Then please answer the questions based on the pictures.
This is a story about a man who liked trying modern technology
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In the first picture, what was the man doing?
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In the first picture, what did the man see and what was written on the sign?
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In the second picture, what was the man doing?
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In the second picture, why was the man downloading the app?
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In the third picture, what was the man doing and who was he with?
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In the third picture, what were the two other people bringing?
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In the third picture, what did the man say to the two people?
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In the third picture, what expressions were the two people showing?
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In the fourth picture, what was the man doing?
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In the fourth picture, what was the problem?
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In the fourth picture, what was he thinking?
Let's Try It!
Direction: Connect each sentence to tell a story. Your story should start with the statement on your screen.
Your story should begin with the following sentence:
One day, a man visited an exhibit about technology.
Answer:
Sample Answer:
One day, a man visited an exhibit about technology. While he was browsing, he saw a booth for Tabisuta Smart App. There was an interesting sign that said that people could make their lives easier with the help of their smartphones. Later that day, he was downloading the apps to his smartphone so that he could use them as a train pass, as a door key, and as means of payment. The next day, he was walking with his friends. Both of them were carrying bags, but he wasn’t carrying anything except for his smartphone. He told his friends that everything he needed was already on his phone, so he didn’t have to bring any bags. His friends looked surprised upon hearing this from him. Later in the afternoon, the man was walking home when he noticed that he couldn’t find his phone. He checked his pockets but it wasn’t there. He then realized that without his phone, it would be impossible to take a train, unlock the door of his house, or buy anything because he wasn’t carrying anything aside from his phone, and everything is connected there.
EIKEN Answer Tips 💡
📌 When describing these pictures, four points should be included in the answer. Make sure to include the phrases found in the picture such as "Later that day", "The next day", and "Later in the afternoon".
Let's Discuss!
Part 2: Question and Answer
Question 1
Please look at the fourth picture. If you were the man, what would you be thinking?
Sample Answers:
I’d be thinking “I should have thought about the worst-case scenarios before putting important things in my smartphone. I could be in a terrible situation or even lose a huge amount of money if I wasn’t careful. So, I should be careful when using many applications on my phone from now on.”
EIKEN Answer Tips 💡
📌 If you want to express regret for putting important things on the phone, you can use the pattern [should have + past participle] just as the sample answer given above. You can also add an idea stating that one should not use too many apps.
Question 2
Should people refrain from using paper to protect the environment?
Sample Answers:
No. Paper is an important thing for people. We use this to write things down. There are many papers nowadays that are not made from trees, so they are eco-friendly. By using these types of paper. We contribute to the betterment of the environment.
EIKEN Answer Tips 💡
📌 If you answer NO to this question, talk about the necessity of papers and state reasons why they are necessary for mankind.
📌 If you answer YES to this question, you can argue about how papers could lead to deforestation and talk more about its negative impact on the environment.
Question 3
Does new technology bring negative effects on humankind?
Sample Answers:
No. New technology helps make things convenient for people. For example, with the help of technology, we are able to communicate with people we don’t see often. Modern technology is also used in hospitals which could help us live longer and more healthily.
EIKEN Answer Tips 💡
📌 If you choose to answer NO to this question, give two concrete examples for your claim about technology making people's lives better.
📌 If you choose to answer YES to this question, you can use AI as an example to explain technology as a threat to humanity.
Question 4
Should the government be allowed to invade people's privacy by giving them access to their private data?
Sample Answers:
Yes. In today’s society, crime is rampant. Therefore, the government should be able to access any data that would lead them to the criminals. People who are honest and innocent don’t have to worry about the government having access to their personal data.
EIKEN Answer Tips 💡
📌 If you answer YES to this question, you can talk about how helpful it is for the government to access one's personal data as means of finding criminals.