2018 01 Session A Questions Sample Answers

Q&A Section

According to the passage, how can many parents keep their children from accessing harmful websites?

-...by controlling their children's use of smartphones.

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.

One day, Mr. and Mrs. Suzuki were talking about giving a smartphone to their son, Yugi.

a. At home, Mrs. Suzuki said that it was time to give Yugi a smartphone. Mr. Suzuki seemed to agree, and Yugi looked happy.

b. The next day, at a shop, Mr. Suzuki is choosing a smartphone. Mrs. Suzuki thought that she could talk to Yugi using the smartphone that they bought.

c. That night, Mrs. Suzuki gave the smartphone to Yugi, and he looked so happy. Mr. Suzuki thought that Yugi really liked the smartphone. He was thinking of preparing some drinks for them.

<20 seconds> Please begin.

Now, Mr. / Ms. _________ , please turn over the card and put it down.

Some people say that using social media is too dangerous for young people. What do you think about that?

-Yes, I think so, too because there are many bad people on the internet who kidnap young people.

Today, English classes at some high schools and universities are often taught only in English. Do you think this is a good way to study English?

Yes. → Why?

-Yes, I think so because students will have many opportunities to speak English. The more practice they have, the easier to master the English language.

No. → Why not?