Eiken Grade 2 Interview Practice 3

Eiken Grade 2 Interview Practice 3

Reading

Read the passage on the next slide silently for 20 seconds.

Then read the passage aloud.

Careful Consumers

These days, more and more consumers pay close attention to the contents of the food products they buy. Some people are trying to lose weight. Others are worried about chemicals in their food. These people need detailed information about food products. Companies provide this on food labels. In this way, they try to help those who are careful about what they eat.

Careful Consumers

These days, more and more consumers pay close attention to the contents of the food products they buy. Some people are trying to lose weight. Others are worried about chemicals in their food. These people need detailed information about food products. Companies provide this on food labels. In this way, they try to help those who are careful about what they eat.

Poll

Reading Self Evaluation

• I could read it smoothly.

• I had difficulty reading some words.

• I had difficulty reading many words.

Question 1

Listen to the question.

Try to say the answer aloud.

Careful Consumers

These days, more and more consumers pay close attention to the contents of the food products they buy. Some people are trying to lose weight. Others are worried about chemicals in their food. These people need detailed information about food products. Companies provide this on food labels. In this way, they try to help those who are careful about what they eat.

Careful Consumers

These days, more and more consumers pay close attention to the contents of the food products they buy. Some people are trying to lose weight. Others are worried about chemicals in their food. These people need detailed information about food products. Companies provide this on food labels. In this way, they try to help those who are careful about what they eat.

Question 1: According to the passage, how do companies try to help those who are careful about what they eat.

They provide (By providing) detailed information about food products on food labels. (5 points)

Companies provide detailed information about food products on food labels. (4 points)

They provide this on food labels. (2 points)

Poll

Self-evaluation Question 1

• My answer was the same as the model answer.

• My answer was different from the model answer.

Question 2

Now please look at the picture and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. Go to the next slide and say your answer.

Model Answer

• One day, Mrs. Oka was showing her husband a newspaper article.

• Mrs. Oka said to her husband, "This says growing vegetables is becoming popular."

• The next day at the store...

Model Answer

• Mr. Oka was choosing seeds and Mrs. Oka was looking forward to watering their garden.

• A few months later...

• Mr. Oka was pulling carrots out of the ground and...

• Mrs. Oka was disappointed because the carrots were not as big as she expected.

Poll

Question 2 Self Evaluation

• My story was mostly the same as the model answer.

• My story was a little different than the model answer.

• My story was very different from the model answer.

• I couldn't describe the picture well at all.

Question 3

1. Press play and listen to the question.

2. "Could you repeat that please?"

3. Press play and listen again.

4. Try to answer the question.

Question 3: Some people say that Japan will import (輸入する） more food from overseas in the future. What do you think about that?

• I agree. Food from abroad is cheaper than food grown in Japan. Also, people want to try a wider variety of food.

• I disagree. Many people think that we shouldn't depend on food from overseas. Also, some people think local food tastes better.

Poll

Self evaluation question 3:

• I understood the question and could say my opinion well.

• I understood the question but I could NOT say my opinion well.

• I did not understand the question, but I could say something.

• I did not understand the question and I could not say much.

Question 4

1. Press the play button and listen to the question.

2. "Could you repeat that please?"

3. Press the play button and listen again.

4. Try to answer the question.

Question 4: Today, many companies are allowing thier workers to work at home instead of in an office. Do you think the number of such companies will increase in the future?

• I agree. Technology has been improving because of the Internet. Because of this, it is easier for people to work at home.

• I disagree. It is important for workers to discuss important matter face to face. Also, work life and home life should be separate.

Poll

Self evaluation question 4:

• I understood the question and could say my opinion well.

• I understood the question but I could NOT say my opinion well.

• I did not understand the question, but I could say something.

• I did not understand the question and I could not say much.