● 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.
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Lesson 1.
Hi!
I hope you’re doing well. I remember you mentioning your love for movies. What kind of movies do you like? Have you seen any good ones recently?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (19 words):
I really enjoy adventure movies. Last weekend, I saw ‘Space Journey’ and it was exciting! Have you seen it?
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Lesson 2
Hi!
It was great talking to you last week. You mentioned playing soccer after school. How often do you play? Do you have a favorite soccer team?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (21 words):
I play soccer three times a week. It’s really fun! My favorite team is FC Tokyo. Do you play any sports?
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Lesson 3
Hi!
How are you? I heard you started learning the piano. That’s really cool! How often do you practice? What song are you learning now?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (25 words)
I practice piano every day for 30 minutes. Now, I’m learning “Moonlight Sonata.” It’s a bit challenging but fun! How about you? Any new hobbies?
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Lesson 4.
Hi!
I was happy to hear from you. You said you love reading. What kind of books do you like? Have you read anything interesting lately?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （24 words)
I enjoy mystery novels the most. Recently, I read “The Secret of the Old Clock.” It was really thrilling! Do you like reading too?
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Lesson 5
Hi!
I’m glad we talked yesterday. You mentioned cooking with your family on weekends. What’s your favorite dish to cook? Do you cook desserts too?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （22 words)
My favorite is making spaghetti. It’s fun and delicious! Last time, we also made chocolate cake. Do you cook with your family?
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Lesson 6.
Hi!
I hope you’re well. You told me about your trip to the mountains last weekend. What did you do there? Did you see any interesting animals?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer: （22 words)
We went hiking and saw beautiful views. I spotted some wild rabbits! It was amazing. Have you been to the mountains recently?
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Lesson 7.
Hi!
I’m excited to hear more about your school’s culture festival. What kind of events will there be? Are you participating in any of them?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （24 words)
Our festival will have many performances. I’m in a dance show! It’s a bit nerve-wracking but fun. Have you ever been in a festival?
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Lesson 8.
Hi!
I enjoyed our last chat. You mentioned playing video games in your free time. What games do you play? Do you have a favorite one?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （22 words)
I love playing adventure games. Recently, I’ve been playing ‘Island Quest’. It’s really exciting and fun! What about you? Any favorite games?
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Lesson 9
Hi!
I remember you said you were starting a new club at school. What kind of club is it? How is it going so far?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （21 words)
We started a photography club. It’s really fun, and we’re learning a lot! Do you have any clubs at your school?
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Lesson 10
Hi!
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?
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Lesson 11
Hi!
I heard you joined the school’s art club. That sounds exciting! What kind of art are you doing? Have you made anything cool yet?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer: （25 words)
In the art club, we’re learning to paint with watercolors. I just finished a landscape painting. It was challenging but fun! Do you like art?
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Lesson 12.
Hi!
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?
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Lesson 13
Hi!
Great to hear from you! You mentioned your school is organizing a field trip. Where are you going? What are you most excited about?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer: （22 words)
We’re going to the aquarium next week. I’m really excited to see the dolphin show! Have you been on any trips recently?
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Lesson 14.
Hi!
You told me about your weekend cycling trips. Where do you usually go cycling? Have you discovered any interesting places?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer: （26 words)
I often cycle in the park near my house. Last time, I found a beautiful lake there. It was so peaceful! Do you like cycling too?
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Lesson 15
Hi!
I enjoyed our conversation about music. You play the guitar, right? How long have you been playing? What’s your favorite song to play?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (24 words):
I’ve been playing the guitar for two years now. My favorite is “Summer Breeze.” It’s really fun to play! Do you play any instruments?
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Lesson 16.
Hi!
I was happy to hear you’re learning to cook. What dish did you try making recently? Was it difficult to make?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (21 words):
I recently tried making spaghetti carbonara. It was a bit tricky but turned out delicious! Have you cooked anything new lately?
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Lesson 17.
Hi!
I heard you joined a new club at school. That sounds fun! What kind of activities does the club do? Are you enjoying it?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (22 words):
I joined the robotics club. We build and program robots. It’s challenging but really interesting! Do you have any clubs like this?
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Lesson 18.
Hi!
It was fun talking about our hobbies. You said you’re into photography. What do you like to take pictures of? Have you taken any cool photos recently?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (24 words):
I love taking photos of nature. Last weekend, I captured some beautiful sunset shots at the beach. It was amazing! Do you like photography?
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Lesson 19.
You mentioned your class is doing a project on world cultures. Which country did you choose to study? What have you learned so far?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer : （19 words)
My group chose Italy. We learned about Italian food and festivals. It’s so interesting! Have you studied other cultures?
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Lesson 20.
Hi!
Last time we talked, you were excited about your upcoming camping trip. Where are you going camping? What activities are you planning to do there?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (25 words):
We’re camping in the Lake Hill area. I’m looking forward to fishing and hiking. It should be a great adventure! Have you gone camping before?
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Lesson 21.
Hi!
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?
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Lesson 22.
Hi!
I remember you said you started a new hobby. You’re learning to bake, right? What have you baked recently? Was it fun?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (21 words):
I baked chocolate chip cookies last weekend. They turned out really tasty! Baking is fun and relaxing. Have you tried baking?
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Lesson 23.
Hi!
You told me you’re learning a new language at school. Which language are you studying? How do you find it so far?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (19 words):
I’m learning French. It’s challenging but really exciting. I love learning new words! Do you speak any other languages?
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lesson 24.
Hi!
I heard you recently joined the school basketball team. How’s that going? Have you played any matches yet?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (22 words):
Basketball practice is great! We played our first match last week and won. It was so exciting! Do you play any sports?
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lesson 25.
Hi!
It was nice to hear about your gardening hobby. What kind of flowers are you growing? Is it difficult to take care of them?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer : （22 words)
I’m growing roses and tulips in my garden. They need regular care but it’s really rewarding. Do you have a garden too?
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Lesson 26.
Hi!
You mentioned that you recently started volunteering at a local animal shelter. What do you do there? Have you made any furry friends?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (25 words)
At the shelter, I help feed the animals and clean their spaces. I’ve become friends with a playful kitten named Luna. Do you like animals?
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Lesson 27
Hi!
I enjoyed our last chat about your music lessons. You mentioned learning the piano. What’s your favorite piece to play? Is it a difficult instrument?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （26 words)
I love playing “Fur Elise” on the piano. It’s a bit hard, but I enjoy the challenge. Music is really rewarding! Do you play any instruments?
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Lesson 28
Hi!
I heard about your school science fair project. What topic did you choose for it? Are you working on it with friends?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （22 words)
My project is about renewable energy. I’m working with two classmates, and it’s really interesting. Have you done a science project before?
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Lesson 29
Hi!
It was interesting to hear about your trip to the historical museum. What did you find most fascinating there? Did you learn anything new?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （24 words)
The ancient artifacts were the most fascinating. I learned a lot about our local history. Museums are really educational! Have you visited any lately?
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Lesson 30
Hi!
I enjoyed hearing about your weekend hiking trip. Where did you go hiking? Did you see any beautiful scenery?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （25 words)
Our first book is “The Mystery of the Blue Train.” We chose it because we all love mysteries. Have you read any good books recently?
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Lesson 31
Hi!
You told me about starting a book club at school. That sounds exciting! What book are you reading first? Why did you choose it?
Your friend,
James
Your friend,
Alex
Model Answer （21 words)
We hiked in Green Mountain Park. The views from the top were breathtaking! Nature is so beautiful. Do you like hiking?
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Lesson 32
Hi!
You told me about starting a book club at school. That sounds exciting! What book are you reading first? Why did you choose it?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (25 words):
Our first book is “The Mystery of the Blue Train.” We chose it because we all love mysteries. Have you read any good books recently?
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Lesson 33
Hi!
I remember you mentioned joining a chess club at school. How’s that going? Have you learned any new strategies?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (21 words):
Chess club is challenging but fun. I’m learning about the Sicilian Defense now. It’s a great strategy! Do you play chess?
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Lesson 34
Hi!
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?
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Lesson 35
Hi!
You mentioned that you’re learning to skate. How is it going? Have you learned any cool tricks yet?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （26 words)
Skating is fun but a bit hard. I just learned how to do a basic spin. It feels great! Do you skate or do any sports?
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Lesson 36
Hi!
I remember you mentioned that you enjoy painting. What kind of paintings do you like to create? Do you have a favorite art style?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (22 words):
I love painting landscapes with watercolors. It’s so relaxing! My favorite art style is impressionism. How about you? Do you enjoy art?
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Lesson 37
Hi!
You mentioned that you’re into photography. What’s your favorite subject to photograph? Do you have any tips for taking great photos?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer (23 words):
I love taking photos of landscapes, especially during sunsets. For great photos, use natural light and steady hands. Do you enjoy photography too?
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Lesson 38
Hi!
You mentioned that you recently visited a science museum. What was the most exciting exhibit there? Did you learn anything new?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （24 words)
The most exciting exhibit was about space. I learned about galaxies and black holes. Science museums are so cool! Have you been to one?
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Lesson 39
Hi!
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.
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Lesson 40
Hi!
I heard that you went on a camping trip with your family. Where did you go camping, and what was your favorite part of the trip?
Your friend,
James
Model Answer （26 words)
We went camping in Green Valley Park. My favorite part was roasting marshmallows by the campfire. It was so much fun! Have you been camping before?
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