Video Conferencing The Internet has given us some new ways of communicating. One of them is video conferencing, which enables us to have meetings with people in remote places. A camera is attached to the computer, so that the people you are talking to are shown on the display. Video conferencing is already used by many people and is expected to become even more popular. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, two office workers and their boss were talking about having a video conference. Please get ready for Later in the meeting roo!5:04 PM Fri Nov 13 CREME 020) sre peop say nt by using the nernet to ‘communicate, companies can spend less money on ‘employee business trips. What do you think about that? = @ cikencat.chierunet Video Conferencing The Internet has given us some new ways of communicating. One of them is video conferencing, which enables us to have meetings with people in remote places. A camera is attached to the computer, so that the people you are talking to are shown on the display. Video conferencing is already used by many people and is expected to become even more popular. talking to shown on the display? Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, two office jorkers and their boss were talking about having a video conference. Let's start the test. This is your card. First, please read the passage silently for 20 seconds. ‘<20 seconds> Allright. Now, please read it aloud. ‘According to the passage, how are the people you are 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. <20seconds> Please begin. Now, Mr./ Ms. —, please turn over the card and put it down. Cee No. > Why n ‘Many people go to foreign countries to study English. Do you think it is a good way to study English? Fm)Services for Pets Today, more and more pet owners treat their pets like real family members. As a result, the number of companies that offer services for pets, such as groomers, hotels, and funeral services, is also increasing. However, the cost and the quality of the services these companies offer greatly differ. Therefore we should be careful when we choose a pet service. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, Kohei and his father were looking at their dog anxiously. We must take him to the animal doctor,5:07 PM FriNov 13 Fm) @ cikencat.chierunet Services for Pets Today, more and more pet owners treat their pets like real family members. As a result, the number of companies that offer services for pets, such as groomers, hotels, and funeral services, is also increasing. However, the cost and the quality of the services these companies offer greatly differ. Therefore we should be careful when we choose a pet service. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, Kohel and his father were looking at their dog anxiously. women.) (Zl ge a ts DPD He EE Let's start the test. This is your card. First, please read the passage silently for 20 seconds. <20 seconds> Allright. Now, please read it aloud. CMI 1G) 0g oe passage wy shoud we be caret stain ca pu a please look at the picture and describe the in. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. <20seconds> Please begin. [ > o—— om | Now, Mr. / Ms. —, please turn over the card and put it down. CRM 1G) sr 0c sy iat tis sang ora dog to wear clothes. What do you think about that?Shinkansen to Go Overseas The Shinkansen, or the Bullet Train, is expanding its network around Japan. Also, as the United States and Asian countries plan to develop high-speed railway networks, Japan is trying to sell the Shinkansen to those countries. In order to succeed in selling the Shinkansen, however, Japan has to beat the competing countries. Japan is advertising its high technology to beat the competition. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, Kenji and his father were talking about a new Shinkansen train. Dr tp Ae P| Aa 1 ion Eo Seurdey. aa5:07 PM FriNov 13 @ cikencat.chierunet Shinkansen to Go Overseas The Shinkansen, or the Bullet Train, is expanding its network around Japan. Also, as the United States and Asian countries plan to develop high-speed railway networks, Japan is trying to sell the Shinkansen to those countries. In order to succeed in selling the Shinkansen, however, Japan has to beat the competing countries. Japan is advertising its high technology to beat the competition. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, Kenji and his father were talking about a new Shinkansen train, Drr ni kD Let's start the test. This is your card. First, please read the passage silently for 20 seconds. <20seconds> Allright. Now, please read It aloud. CTI 1G) 1805 1 25296 how apn rng bet the competing countries in selling the Shinkansen? CMT 1G) s,s ok ac he peure and describ the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. <20 seconds> Please begin. [phew | Now, Mr. / Ms. —, please turn over the card and put it down. =D ox) ‘Some people say that new Shinkansen lines are not necessary any longer. What do you think about that? og) ‘Some students belong to local sport club teams instead of school teams. Do you think the number of such students will increase in the future? Yes. > Why? No. -> Why not? Fm)Japanese Manga and Anime Westerners used to think it childish that adults read comic books on the train or at coffee shops in Japan. However, the art and uniqueness of Japanese “manga” and “anime” are gradually becoming better understood. As a result, more and more adults enjoy them in Western countries too. Some of them even wear the costumes of their favorite manga or anime characters. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, Mr. and Mrs. Fujita were talking about Linda, who was coming from the United States the next week to stay with them. Let's take her toa traditional Japanese town5:05 PM FriNov 13 PPP Hx @ cikencatchierunet Japanese Manga and Anime Westerners used to think it childish that adults read comic books on the train or at coffee shops in Japan. However, the art and uniqueness of Japanese “manga” and “anime” are gradually becoming better understood. As a result, more and more adults enjoy them in Western countries too. Some of them even wear the costumes of their favorite manga or anime characters. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, Mr. and Mrs. Fujita were talking about Linda, who was coming from the United ‘States the next week to stay with ther fh ee | Let's start the test. Thisis your card. First, please read the passage silently for 20 seconds. <20seconds> Allright. Now, please read it aloud. CMT 020Q)) 2:105 10 6 passage wry do more and moe adults enjoy Japanese ‘manga’ and “anime” in Western countries? CMT 1G) 0. esse ook atthe picture and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. <20 seconds> Please begin. [> o— 10 | Now, Mr. / Ms. —, please turn over the card and put it down. more regular books instead of comic books. What do you think about that? a) Today television sets with large screens are very popular. Do you think the television screens will be even bigger in the future? Yes. > Why? Fm)Stamp Cards These days many shops provide various kinds of stamp cards to attract shoppers. Some of these are for discounts and others can be used to get free gifts. However, some customers complain that they get too many stamp cards wherever they shop. They think it is too troublesome to carry all the stamp cards and so give up the chance to use them. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, Tomoko and her father were checking out at the cashier at the supermarket.Stamp Cards These days many shops provide various kinds of stamp cards to attract shoppers. Some of these are for discounts and others can be used to get free ifts. However, some customers complain that they get too many stamp cards wherever they shop. They think it is too troublesome to carry all the stamp cards and so give up the chance to use them. Your story should begin with this sentence: One day, Tomoko and her father were checking out at the cashier at the supermarket. | ale [be ons | Let's start the test. This is your card. First, please read the passage silently for 20 seconds. <20seconds> All ight. Now, please read it aloud. CMT Goreng tne passage wy do some customers ‘complain that they get too many stamp cards wherever they shop? CRT on) 0, esse tor at me picture and descrive the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. <20 seconds> Please begin. Now, Mr./ Ms. —, please turn over the card and put it down. ‘Some people say that it is a good idea to shop at a discount store. What do you think about that? These days, more and more shops are open 24 hours. Do you think itis a good trend? Yes. > Why? No. > Why not?