英検2級二次試験 Question 4: Yes or No Practice

英検2級二次試験 Question 4: Yes or No Practice

Question 4: Yes or No

Listen to the question.

Try to say an answer.

Start by saying "Yes" or "No"

Try to give one reason and one example.

OR

Try to give two reasons.

If you don't understand the question, you can say "Could you repeat that please?" and then play the audio again.

Today, some people like to make furniture and other things by hand. Do you think the number of these people will increase in the future?

• Yes. Making something by hand is more interesting that buying something. People can relieve their stress through making things.

• No. It is difficult to make something by hand. Also, people are two busy to spend time making things. It is easier to buy something at a store.

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

• Yes. Junior high school students can learn important skills through this experience. Also, they can understand how difficult it is to work.

• No. Junior high school students should focus on studying for entrance exams. It will be more important for them to enter a good high school.

These days, many stores stay open 24 hours a day. Do you think it is a good idea for stores to do this?

• Yes. Many people work late at night. It is difficult for them to go shopping if stores are closed when they finish working.

• No. Most people go shopping during the day time. Also, workers who work at these stores will be very tired because they have to stay awake all night.

These days, many people use credit cards when they buy things. Do you think this is a good idea?

• Yes. Credit cards are convenient and people can use them at most shops. Also, people do not have to carry a large amount of cash.

• No. When people buy something with a credit card, they don't think about how much money they are spending. This leads people to spend more money than they have.

Today in Japan, some trains and buses have announcements in English. Do you think there should also be announcements in other foreign languages?

• Yes. These days, before coronavirus, people visit Japan from many non-English speaking countries such as China or Korea. Having announcement in other languages will help more people.

• No. English is the most common language so most people from other countries can understand English. Also, it is expensive to make announcements in many languages.

These days, many elementary schools tell their students not to bring smartphones to school. Do you think this is a good idea?

• Yes. Elementary school students do not know how to use smartphones safely. At school, students should learn how to play with friends and study traditional school subjects.

• No. Smartphones are a useful tool for students. They can use them to learn new things and get information.