It was good to see you last weekend. You talked about your plans to visit a museum. What kind of museum is it? What are you looking forward to seeing there?
It was nice talking to you about your hobbies. You mentioned you enjoy gardening. What kind of plants are you growing? Is it hard to take care of them?
It was great to hear about your interest in art. You mentioned visiting an art exhibition last weekend. What kind of art was displayed? Did you have a favorite piece?
● You have received the following email from your foreign friend, James. Read the email and write a reply in English in the “Answer” section.
● In your reply email, freely provide answers to two questions from your friend, James (underlined).
● The suggested word count for your reply in the “Answer” section is 15 to 25 words.
● Anything written outside the “Answer” section will not be scored.
● If your reply is judged to not correspond to your friend James’s email, it may receive a score of 0. Please read your friend James’s email carefully before responding.
● There is no need to write your name after “Best wishes,” in the “Answer” section.”
Evaluation Criteria
■ The answer will be scored based on three aspects: content, vocabulary, and grammar.
■ Each aspect is evaluated on a scale of 0 to 3 points, making the total maximum score 9 points.
It was good to see you last weekend. You talked about your plans to visit a museum. What kind of museum is it? What are you looking forward to seeing there?
Your friend, James
Model Answer: （21 words)
I’m visiting a science museum. I can’t wait to see the planetarium show! Have you been to any interesting museums recently?
It was nice talking to you about your hobbies. You mentioned you enjoy gardening. What kind of plants are you growing? Is it hard to take care of them?
Your friend, James
Model Answer: （23 words)
I’m growing tomatoes and sunflowers in my garden. It’s not too hard, but needs regular watering. Do you have any hobbies like gardening?
It was great to hear about your interest in art. You mentioned visiting an art exhibition last weekend. What kind of art was displayed? Did you have a favorite piece?
Your friend, James
Model Answer: （21 words)
The exhibition featured modern art. My favorite was a colorful abstract painting. It was really inspiring! Do you enjoy art exhibitions?
You said you were planning a picnic with your family. Where are you going for the picnic? What food are you taking?
Your friend, James
Model Answer (26 words):
We’re having a picnic at Riverside Park. We’re taking sandwiches, fruit, and some homemade cookies. Picnics are so much fun! Have you been on one recently?
You mentioned that you started a new hobby recently. What is it, and why did you choose it? Have you been enjoying it?
Your friend, James
Model Answer
Japan’s space exploration efforts are quite advanced. Are you interested in manned missions or satellite technology? Also, are you looking at international collaborations or independent projects? Recent advancements include satellite launches for Earth observation and participation in international space missions.
① During the lesson, the instructor will screen share the teaching materials.
Please try to answer during the lesson without too much preparation in advance.
For those who feel uneasy, it is recommended to prepare in advance. Let’s create the response in a file such as Word beforehand.
② Standard completion time for one question is 25 minutes (1 sessions). If it cannot be completed within 25 minutes, it will be extended to 50 minutes, which equals 2 sessions.
③ During the lesson, drop your sentences (grouped by sentence or paragraph) into the instructor’s chat box, and the instructor will provide corrections.
The instructor will share the answer text on the screen for the student to see while making corrections sentence by sentence. Finally, overall advice will be given on the completed essay.
▮ Tensaku-kun (Correction Service): Without using the communication app (mytutor APP, ZOOM), the instructor corrects the response texts submitted by the student within 48 hours and sends the feedback to the student’s email and mypage. While the system provides the questions, students can also prepare their own questions. For the correction of EIKEN Grade 3 English writing 1 points are required (2 points in case of instructor request).
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Blockchain – ブロックチェーン
Blockchain technology offers a secure and transparent way to record transactions, which is essential for the future of digital finance. ブロックチェーン技術は、取引を安全かつ透明に記録する方法を提供し、デジタルファイナンスの未来に不可欠です。
Internet of Things (IoT) – インターネット・オブ・シングス
The Internet of Things is connecting everyday devices to the internet, making our homes and cities smarter. インターネット・オブ・シングスは、日常のデバイスをインターネットに接続し、私たちの家や都市を賢くしています。
Virtual Reality (VR) – 仮想現実
Virtual Reality provides immersive experiences that are transforming entertainment and education. 仮想現実は、エンターテイメントや教育を変革する没入型の体験を提供します。
Machine Learning – 機械学習
Machine Learning enables computers to learn from data, improving their performance without explicit programming. 機械学習により、コンピュータはデータから学習し、明示的なプログラミングなしでその性能を向上させることができます。
Cybersecurity – サイバーセキュリティ
In this digital age, cybersecurity is crucial to protect sensitive information from cyber attacks. このデジタル時代において、サイバーセキュリティはサイバー攻撃から機密情報を保護するために不可欠です。
Cloud Computing – クラウドコンピューティング
Cloud Computing has revolutionized data storage and access, providing scalability and flexibility to businesses. クラウドコンピューティングは、データの保存とアクセスを革命的に変え、ビジネスに拡張性と柔軟性を提供しています。
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing the way we interact with technology, making devices smarter and more intuitive. 人工知能は、私たちが技術とやり取りする方法を変革し、デバイスをよりスマートで直感的にしています。
Blockchain – ブロックチェーン
Blockchain technology offers a secure and transparent way to record transactions, which is essential for the future of digital finance. ブロックチェーン技術は、取引を安全かつ透明に記録する方法を提供し、デジタルファイナンスの未来に不可欠です。
Internet of Things (IoT) – インターネット・オブ・シングス
The Internet of Things is connecting everyday devices to the internet, making our homes and cities smarter. インターネット・オブ・シングスは、日常のデバイスをインターネットに接続し、私たちの家や都市を賢くしています。
Virtual Reality (VR) – 仮想現実
Virtual Reality provides immersive experiences that are transforming entertainment and education. 仮想現実は、エンターテイメントや教育を変革する没入型の体験を提供します。
Machine Learning – 機械学習
Machine Learning enables computers to learn from data, improving their performance without explicit programming. 機械学習により、コンピュータはデータから学習し、明示的なプログラミングなしでその性能を向上させることができます。
Cybersecurity – サイバーセキュリティ
In this digital age, cybersecurity is crucial to protect sensitive information from cyber attacks. このデジタル時代において、サイバーセキュリティはサイバー攻撃から機密情報を保護するために不可欠です。
Cloud Computing – クラウドコンピューティング
Cloud Computing has revolutionized data storage and access, providing scalability and flexibility to businesses. クラウドコンピューティングは、データの保存とアクセスを革命的に変え、ビジネスに拡張性と柔軟性を提供しています。
