Vocabulary
Grammar
Opinion
Expression
Communication
100

Explain in English. (L1 Hachimura)

teammate

a member of the same team

100

Change the verb form to make a correct sentence. (L2 時制)

Mr. Suzuki ( have ) Anzu since March 2013.

Mr. Suzuki ( has had ) Anzu since March 2013.

100

L3 Environment

Can you think of any ways to reduce CO2 emissions? 

Ex) We should reduce the amount of garbage we burn.

100

Make a sentence using this idiom. (L1 Hachimura)

Thanks to

Ex) Thanks to his help, our plan succeeded.

100

Your friend wants to improve his English. Give two pieces of advice.

Ex) First, you should practice speaking English every day, even for a short time.
Second, you should watch English videos or movies.

200

Explain in English. (L2 Anzu)

praise

to say that someone or something is good

200

Correct this sentence. (L5 不定詞)

Akimoto watched him to work.

Akimoto watched him to work.

→ Akimoto watched him work.

200

L1 Hachimura

What challenges do you think Mr. Hachimura had in the U.S.? (Opinion + Reason)

Ex: I think he had to get used to American food because not American dishes were to his taste.

200

Make a sentence using this idiom. (L10 Yasuda)

in those days

Ex) There weren't so many cars in those days.

200

Your friend wants to quit the basketball team.
→ Give your opinion and reason.

Ex) I don’t think you should quit the basketball team right now. If you feel tired, you could talk to your coach first. It’s important not to make a quick decision.

300

Explain in English. (L5 Akimoto)

donate

to give money or goods to people who need them

300

Correct this sentence. (L6 動名詞)

Those mosquitos remained trap in amber.

Those mosquitos remained trap in amber.

→ Those mosquitos remained trapped in amber.

300

L4 Creative solving

Your friend is worried about littering in his neighbourhood. Tell him your idea and explain it.

Ex) We could create a “World’s Deepest Bin” that makes a long, funny sound when someone throws trash away. 

300

Make 2 sentences using this idiom. (L9 Trees)

in addition

Ex) She is good at singing. In addition, she can dance very well.

300

If you could change one school rule, what would it be?
→ Explain why.

Ex) If I could change one school rule, I would reduce the amount of homework.
Many students are busy with club activities and part-time jobs.

400

Explain in English. (L6 dinosaurs)

extinct

not existing now

400

Fill in the blanks. (L8 比較)

Due to the shrinking population, (     ) (     ) (     ) communities still maintain the namahage traditions.

ますます少なくなっている

Due to the shrinking population, ( fewer ) ( and ) ( fewer ) communities still maintain the namahage traditions.

400

L7 Clothing

Which would you buy, an expensive, durable shirt or a cheap, low-quality shirt? (Opiion + Reason)

Ex) I would buy a cheap, low-quality shirt because I can't afford an expensive shirt.

400

Make a sentence using this idiom. (L8 Namahage)

keep ~ from -ing

Ex) Washing your hands can keep you from catching a cold.

400

What is one important skill for teenagers?
→ Give one skill and reasons.

Ex) I think communication skills are very important for teenagers.
They help us make friends and understand other people.
Good communication skills are also useful for our future jobs. 

500

Explain in English. (R2 Skate)

glance

to look quickly at something

500

Change the verb form to make a correct sentence. (L10 仮定法)

My boss beat me mercilessly as if I ( do ) something wrong.

My boss beat me mercilessly as if I ( had done ) something wrong.

500

L8 Namahage

Which do you think is more important, keeping old traditions alive or creating a new tradition? (Opinion + Reason)

Ex) Our ancestors built traditions, so I think it is more important to carry on those traditions.

500

Make a sentence using this idiom. (L7 Clothing)

have no choice but to do

Ex) I had no choice but to catch a taxi because I was late.

500

Your friend wants to become a YouTuber.
→ Give advice and mention one risk.

Ex) I think you should plan your content carefully before starting. It’s important to post videos regularly and think about your audience.
Being a YouTuber is not always stable.
You may not earn money at first, so you should have another plan.