渋谷教育学園 幕張中学 帰国子女枠入試-英語試験 面接対策コース
Makuhari Junior High School Returnee Students Quota Entrance Exam – English Test Interview
About Shibumaku Interview (渋幕の面接対策について)
コミュニケーション能力/積極性/自分の意見をしっかりいえるかどうかが問われます。
Communication skills, proactivity, and the ability to clearly express one’s opinions are key factors evaluated. Although Shibumaku does not have group discussions, in situations where group discussions are present, it’s not only about expressing one’s opinion but also about listening to others’ opinions, and being able to draw out those opinions.
The content of interviews for returning middle school students generally falls into five patterns:
① Small talk
② General questions asking for an opinion
③ Group discussions
④ Current affairs
⑤ Questions about a pre-submitted short essay/essay
In particular, for Shibumaku interviews, the actual questions asked were 1. Small talk (normal conversation), 2. General questions asking for an opinion, and 5. Questions about a pre-submitted pre-essay. When I took the exam, it started with small talk, like ‘How did you get here today?’ This type of conversation is, I believe, to assess basic communication skills. Then, there were general questions, such as ‘Do you think time is important?’ or ‘Should wearing school uniforms be mandatory during commutes?’ The ability to express an opinion, and logically explain the reasoning is crucial. This is followed by questions about the pre-essay submitted with the application form. A pre-essay, for example, could be about ‘Writing about your favorite character, including the reasons why you like them.’ You might be asked why you chose that character and what you learned from them.
渋幕中学 帰国子女枠入試面接試験 対策コース
Course Name: Shibumaku Junior High School Interview Course
― Contents ―
① Whom do you most admire?
② Do you enjoy watching movies?
③ What was the most important invention of the last decade?
④ How do you spend your free time?
⑤ What goals do you have for the future?
⑥ Which English books would you recommend to non-returnee students?
⑥ What club would you like to join?
⑦ What was the biggest difference between Japan and another country you
have lived in or visited?
⑧ 8Please tell us about your background.
⑨ What is a technological innovation you would like to see in your lifetime?
⑩ Which historical event should students know more about?
⑪ What recent news story has interested you most?
⑫ What other activities do you do in your free time?
⑬ What advice would you give to other returnees about returning to Japan?
⑭ What do you want to achieve in junior high school?
⑮ What books do you enjoy reading?
⑯ Which author’s style do you like?
⑰ If you were to give a title to your life story, what would it be?
⑱ What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
⑲ Who is someone who has had an impact on your life?
⑳ Who is a fictional character who has had an impact on your life?
㉑ What is your favorite quote?
