Japanese Oral Exam: Section 3 PICTURE 1

: A self-introduction

Task: Speak about this picture for 1 minute 30 seconds.

Introduction

[DM1]: This is Japan. Its

certainly an interesting picture.

Whats in the picture (sample sentences)

[DM3]: For example, on the

floor are tatami straw mats.

room. In this room, I can see various

things.

[DM2]: This is a Japanese style

[DM4]: And I can see two indoor

screen walls.

[DM5]: I cant quite make it out,

but on the low table it looks like

Japanese food.
[DM6]: Theres probably sushi,
tempura and fried noodles.

Time of day (sample sentences)

[DM7]: Id say its probably the

evening time. Because, its a party.

[DM8]: I cant say for sure but it

looks like either a farewell or an

introduction party.

Whos in the picture (sample sentences)

[DM9]: In the photo there is a

foreign national.
[DM10]: And, there are several
Japanese people.

What are people doing in the photograph (sample sentences)

[DM11]: The foreigner in the

photo is giving her self-introduction.

[DM12]: The Japanese are

introduction.

sitting on cushions listening to her

[DM13]: After her introduction

everyone will sit, drink (and enjoy the
party)