Passage reading
Let the student read the passage aloud.
(Before, let the student read the passage silently for 20 seconds)
Please check where to pause.
Man's Best Friends
Dogs have lived with and worked with humans from ancient times//
Thus they are called "man's best friends."//
Not only providing us with love and laughs,/ the help us in many ways//
Assistance dogs make it easier / for physically challenged poeple / to be socially independent//
It's proved that / stroking a dog reduces a person's blood pressure//
Dogs actually make our lives / better, happier and healthier//
Q&A section
Q1
According to the passage, what can a physically challenged person expect with an assistance dog?
A1 (Sample)
He [She] can expect to be socially independent (with an assistance dog)
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 later>
Please begin.
A2
One day, Takuya found a lost puppy near his house.
He said it was so cute. He wanted to have it.
Several minutes later, he took his mother to where he found the puppy.
He promised to take care of it and asked her if he could have it. His mother smiled and agreed.
One week later, at their home, Takuya and his parents were happy with the puppy.
It was now named "Koro" and had his own house in the garden.
Now, Mr./Ms. XXX, please turn over the card and put it down
Q3
It is said that playing with dogs and cats helps sick people get better.
What do you think about that?
Q4
Do you think pet owners today have a good attitude?
If student says "Yes" or "No", ask the reasoning for that.