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WorksheetsQuestions & Quick Responses - Part A:F - Society/Current Affairs
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 9mins
Who is the Prime Minister of Japan?
The Prime Minister of Japan is Sanae Takaichi.
He is the president.
The Japan Prime Minister is Ms. Takaichi.
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Which party won the most seats in the last election?
The LDP did.
The most seats were at the convention. There was a big party after the event.
The LDP won the most seats in the last election.
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Where is the government based?
The government based is in Tokyo.
It is a base in Tokyo.
It's based in Tokyo.
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Are you concerned about unemployment?
Yes, I'm not.
Everybody wants unemployment.
No, because the unemployment rate is very low in Japan.
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Which is the strongest industry in Japan?
The manufacturing industry is the strongest.
Japan's industry is strong.
The Japan industry is automotive strong.
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What is the biggest problem for Japan?
Old people problem is the biggest.
Japan doesn't have any problems.
The declining birth rate is the biggest problem.
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Are you interested in international news?
Yes, I am.
No, I'm not.
Yes, I'm especially interested in the balance of trade.
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Is the Japanese economy improving?
Sometimes the improving is economy.
It has been improving little by little.
The economy has been relatively flat in recent years.
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Do you think bullying is a problem in Japanese schools?
Yes, there are many bulls in Japanese schools.
It has been getting worse, partly due to social media.
Yes. But it's often outside of class. Cyber-bullying has become a big problem.
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What do you think about the standard of English education in Japan?
It's OK, but there is room for improvement.
Reading and writing is fine, but students need more speaking practice.
It's not as good as in most European countries.
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Why has crime been increasing in Japan?
Tokyo has the most cases.
It's up to the police.
Actually, crime has been decreasing in Japan.
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Why are Japanese companies hiring more foreign employees?
Because foreign employees are much more expensive.
Because global companies need localization.
Because the cost of labor is cheaper.
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How do you feel about restructuring?
It's necessary for a company to survive.
If I'm an employee getting cut, obviously I would be unhappy.
If I were a shareholder I'd approve, because it's a signal the company will run more efficiently.
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What do you think about the Prime Minister?
She's untested, but she's doing a good job so far.
No, she's not. Why do you ask?
I think about the Prime Minister she is great!
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How can the economy be improved?
Improving economically can be tried.
Less red tape for businesses might help.
Printed more money and everyone will be rich.
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Can Japanese companies compete with those from China and Korea?
Yes, they can't.
In terms of quality, yes.
No, they can. They always don't.
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