Preparation for TOEIC-SW Test/ Agenda: July 21

Preparation for TOEIC-SW Test/ Agenda: July 21st
Time
9:00-9:05
(10:40-10:45)
9:05-9:15
(10:45-10:55)
9:15-9:25
(10:55-11:05)
9:25-9:35
(11:05-11:15)
9:35-9:45
(11:15-11:25)
9:45-10:10
(11:25-11:50)
10:10-10:25
(11:50-12:05)
10:25-10:30
(12:05-12:10)
Topic
Objectives / Directions
Your teacher will give you some
Information
information about today‘s class
Read a text aloud with proper
Task 1: Reading a text aloud
pronunciation, intonation and stress.
Describe a picture so that listeners can
Task 2: Describing a picture
easily understand what it is about.
Task 3: Responding to questions
Task 4: Responding to questions
using information provided
Task 5: Looking back on the course
Respond to questions properly.
Respond to questions properly.
Look back on S1 as you discuss it in your
group.
Look back on S1 as you fill out a
Task 6: S1 Survey
questionnaire.
Feedback and close
What is the TOEIC-SW Test?:
As opportunities for using English are growing in both business and daily-life situations, the
need for English communication skills, especially for speaking and writing is on the rise. The
TOEIC-SW Test evaluates your ability to speak and write in the workplace. Some of you may
take this test in September or later, so today we are going to take some time to prepare for
it. We will be focusing on the speaking part of the test. We hope this will give you some idea
what the TOEIC-SW test is like.
How we will do the tasks today:
The TOEIC-SW Test is a computer-based test; you take the test by yourself, and all the
material and information, such as directions, texts and pictures, are provided on the
computer. However, we will do the tasks today without the computer. Instead, we will do
them using the Leader Method. Each group leader will guide you through the group-work
and pair-work tasks. Let’s take a look at the Agenda.
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After the teacher hands over to you:
Task 1: “Reading out a text aloud”
Leader: Let’s move on to the first task of the test. In this task, we are asked to read a passage aloud.
(Name), please read the directions.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will read the text aloud. You will have 45 seconds
to prepare. Then you will have 45 seconds to read the text aloud.（ディレクション：この問題では
テキストを音読します。準備時間は 45 秒です。指示の後、45 秒間で表示されたテキストを音読してください。）
Leader: In this task, we must read the text with proper pronunciation（発音）, stress（強勢）and intonation
（抑揚）. In the real test, the text will appear on the screen, but today it’s in the “reading passage” box
below. Now we will work in our group. Let’s take turns reading the text aloud. Each person will read it out
loud once. After each of us has read it, we will comment on each other’s performance. Let’s start.
Reading passage:
If you’re shopping, sightseeing and running around every minute, your vacation can seem
like hard work. To avoid vacation stress, come to the Blue Valley Inn on beautiful Lake
Meed. While staying at our inn, you’ll breathe clean country air as you view spectacular
sights. With its spacious rooms, swimming pool, and many outdoor activities, the Inn is the
perfect place for a vacation you won’t forget.
Task 2: “Describing a picture”
Leader: Now let’s move on to the next topic. (Name), please read the following directions.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will describe the picture in as much detail as you
can. You will have 30 seconds to prepare your response. Then you will have 45 seconds to
speak about the picture. (Choose one of the four pictures on the next page.)（ディレクション:
この問題では、表示された写真を、できるだけ詳しく描写してください。準備時間は 30 秒です。指示があったら 45 秒間で
写真を描写してください。写真は次のページの４枚から１枚を選んでください。）
Leader: Now we are going to describe a picture. We must give a detailed description with a story. Let’s
work in pairs. First, Student A will choose one of the four pictures below and prepare for 30 seconds.
Student B will time the 30 seconds. (Say “Start” and “Stop.”) Then Student A will describe the picture, and
Student B will time the 45 seconds. Switch roles and Student B will describe a different picture as Student
A keeps the time. When you are finished, please comment on your partner’s performance in English if you
can. If not, you can use Japanese. Let’s start!
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Picture A
Picture B
Picture C
Picture D
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Task 3: “Responding to questions”
Leader: Let’s move on to the next topic, everybody. This time, (name), please read the directions below.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions. For each question,
begin responding immediately after you are asked the question. You will have 15 seconds
each to respond to Questions 1 and 2, and 30 seconds to respond to Question 3.（ディレクシ
ョン：ここでは、3 つの質問に答えます。質問の後、すぐに答え始めてください。Question 1、2 はそれぞれ 15 秒間で、Question
3 は 30 秒間で解答してください）
Leader: Let’s work in pairs for this task. Student A will read the introduction and ask Students B the three
questions. As Students B answers the questions, Students A will time the 15 seconds for Questions 1 and
2, and the 30 seconds for Question 3. Switch roles and Student B will read the introduction and ask
Students A the three questions as Student B keeps the time. When you are finished, please comment on
your partner’s performance. Let’s start!
Introduction: Imagine that an American marketing firm is doing research in your country. You
have agreed to participate in a telephone interview about the Internet.
Question 1: How often do you use the Internet?
Question 2: What are some of the ways you use the Internet?
Question 3: Describe what you find the most useful about the Internet.
Task 4: “Responding to questions using information provided”
Leader: Let’s move on to the next topic, everybody. This time, (name), please read the directions.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will answer three questions based on the information
provided. You will have 30 seconds to read the information before the questions begin. For each
question, begin responding immediately after you are asked the question. No preparation time
is provided. You will have 15 seconds each to respond to Questions 1 and 2, and 30 seconds to
respond to Question 3.（ディレクション：ここでは、提示された情報に基づいて 3 つの質問に解答してください。質
問に解答する前に、提示された情報を 30 秒で読んで、Question 1 と Question 2 には 15 秒間で、Question 3 には 30 秒間で
解答してください。各質問とも考える時間は与えられません。質問の後、すぐに答え始めてください）
Leader: As we just read, we will answer three questions based on the information below. It’s about a
conference that you would like to attend. Let’s work in pairs. Again, please time your partner’s performance.
And when you’re both finished, comment on each other’s performance. Let’s begin.
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Information:
Starting and Managing Your Business
Date:
August 3rd, 2014, 9:00 A.M.– 5:00 P.M.
Location:
Bristol Office Building
Seminars:
9:00 A.M.: “Financing Your Business” Room 210
- Martha Ross, Certified Public Accountant
11:00 A.M.: “How to Promote Your Business” Room 312
- Howard Brown, Brown Publishers
OR
11:00 A.M.: “Planning for Profit” Room 318
- John Phillips, Phillips Associates
1:00 P.M.: Lunch*
2:00 P.M.: “Sales Techniques Workshop” Room 246
- Helen King, West Side Consultants
4:00 P.M.: “General Discussion” Room 107
Registration: Individuals, $95.00
Members of the Business Information Center, $75.00
*Not included in registration fee
Questions:
Narrator:
Hello, I’m calling about a conference on August 3rd that I saw advertised in the newspaper. It’s
about starting your own business. I am hoping you can give me some information.
Question 1: Could you tell me what time the conference starts and how long it will last?
Question 2: How much does conference cost to attend?
Question 3: I may not be available for the full day. Could you give me information about the
activities in the morning, before lunchtime?
Task 5: “Looking back on the course”（コースの振り返り）
Leader: Let’s move on to the next task. Here in this task, we will look back on the Skills Workshop 1 (S1)
which started back in April. We will look back as we discuss the following topics in our group. Please try to
speak as much English as you can in your discussion. Let’s start.（このタスクでは、各グループでディスカッショ
ンをしながら、４月に始まったスキルワークショップ〈S1〉を振り返ります。ディスカッションでは出来るだけ英語を使って
下さい。）
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Topic 1: How did you like the course?
（前期のスキルワークショップ〈S1〉に満足ですか）
Topic 2: What did you like most about the course?
（スキルワークショップ〈S1〉で一番良かったことは何ですか）
Topic 3: What are some of the things you have learned in the course?
（スキルワークショップ〈S1〉で学ぶことが出来たことは何ですか）
Topic 4: What kind of English skills of yours has improved most?
（スキルワークショップ〈S1〉を取ることで、どのような英語スキルをのばすことが出来ましたか）
Topic 5: How did you find the Leader Method? Do you think it’s useful? And why?
（グループ単位でリーダーが学習を進めていく授業スタイルは、英語力を伸ばすのに役立ちますか。またその理由は）
Topic 6: Has what you have learned in S1 helped you in P1? And how & why?
（スキルワークショップ〈S1〉で学んだことがプロジェクト〈P1〉で役に立ちましたか）
Task 6: “Filling out the S1 Questionnaire”（アンケート記入）
Leader: Now let’s move on to the final task of the lesson. We will fill out a questionnaire on S1 based on
the discussion we have just had. Let’s start.（このタスクでは、先程のディスカッションに基づいて、S1についてのア
ンケートに記入します。）
Final Feedback:
Leader: Everybody, time to finish. Let’s get some feedback from our teacher. [Teacher’s name], we have
all finished. Can I hand over to you?
Closing:
Leader: Well done, everybody! That’s it for today’s lesson. In fact, that’s it for the spring semester of the
Skills Workshop. Have a nice summer vacation and see you in September.
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