Q&A Section
Q1
According to the passage, how do students learn more about their local customs and culture?
Q2
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.
<20 seconds>
Now, Mr. / Ms. _________ , please turn over the card and put it down.
Q3
Some people say that farmers should not use chemicals when growing vegetables. What do you think about that?
Q4
It is common for people to exchange message on the Internet. Do you think sending messages on the Internet is better than talking on the phone?
Yes. → Why?
No. → Why not?
Sample answers
A2
One day, Mr. and Mrs. Yamada were having dinner with their daughter. Their daughter said to them, "I really like tomatoes." After the meal, Mr Yamada was washing the dishes. Mrs. Yamada suggested that they grow tomatoes with their daughter. Three months later, Mrs. Yamada was shocked to see that crows were eating the tomatoes in the garden. She thought that she would not be able to make a salad with the tomatoes.