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E-Mail Advance Class ( 目安 200 Words）　サンプル　Email

2023年12月02日

Advance Class ( 目安 200 Words）　サンプル　Email

あなたは交換留学生の友達に、来週末に開かれる学校の文化祭に招待するメールを書いています。招待の詳細と一緒に、どんなイベントがあるかを説明しましょう。 (目安 200 Words)

You are writing an email to your exchange student friend, inviting them to the school cultural festival happening next weekend. Describe the details of the invitation along with the types of events that will be held.

Hi [Friend’s Name],

I hope this email finds you well! I’m excited to extend an invitation to you for a special event at our school – the annual cultural festival, which is taking place next weekend (Date: [insert date]).

This year’s festival, themed “Around the World in a Day,” promises to be a vibrant and enlightening experience. It’s a day when our school transforms into a global village, showcasing various cultures through music, dance, art, and, of course, food!

Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:

International Food Booths: Enjoy culinary delights from different countries, prepared by students and teachers.
Cultural Performances: Be captivated by traditional dances and musical presentations from various student groups.
Art Exhibitions: Explore an array of artworks and crafts representing diverse cultures.
Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on activities like calligraphy, origami, and folk painting.
Games and Competitions: Fun-filled contests with prizes to win!
The festival begins at 10:00 AM and will continue until 5:00 PM. It’s not just an opportunity to have fun but also a fantastic way to learn about different cultures and meet new friends. I’ll be part of the organizing team, so I can show you around!

Please let me know if you can make it. It would be great to have you join us for this colorful and educational event!

Looking forward to your reply,

[Your Name]　　　（225 Words)

教材（Material）―E-Mail Regular Class

2023年12月02日

E-Mail Regular Class　目安 100 単語　（Guideline 100 Words）

Lesson 1
あなたは交換留学生の友達に、来週末に開かれる学校の文化祭に招待するメールを書いています。招待の詳細と一緒に、どんなイベントがあるかを説明しましょう。

Lesson 2
あなたは英語の先生にメールを書いて、病気のために昨日の授業を欠席したことを伝え、授業の内容と宿題について尋ねています。

You are writing an email to your English teacher to inform them that you were absent from yesterday’s class due to illness, and you are asking about the class content and homework.

Lesson 3
あなたは友達の誕生日パーティーに招待されていますが、他の用事があるため参加できないことをメールで伝えます。また、後日改めて会う約束を提案しましょう。

You have been invited to a friend’s birthday party, but you are unable to attend due to other commitments. In your email, convey this and suggest meeting up on another day.

Lesson 4
あなたは英語の先生にEメールを書いて、来週提出予定のレポートについての質問をしています。特に、レポートのトピックと要求される長さについて尋ねています。

You are writing an email to your English teacher with questions about the report due next week. Specifically, ask about the topic of the report and the required length.

Lesson 5
あなたは友人にEメールを書いて、今週末に地元で開催されるコンサートに行くことを提案しています。コンサートの詳細と一緒に、どうしてそのイベントに行きたいのかを説明してください。

You are writing an email to a friend, suggesting going to a concert happening in your local area this weekend. Include details of the concert and explain why you want to attend this event.

Lesson 6
あなたは留学プログラムのコーディネーターにEメールを書き、参加を希望するプログラムについての追加情報を求めています。具体的には、滞在先の詳細、必要なビザの手続き、およびプログラムの費用について尋ねてください

You are writing an email to the coordinator of a study abroad program, seeking additional information about the program you wish to participate in. Specifically, ask about the details of accommodation, necessary visa procedures, and the cost of the program.

Lesson 7

友達に映画を見に行く提案をするメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend suggesting to go see a movie.)

Lesson 8

先生に病欠したことを伝え、授業の復習資料を求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher informing them of your absence due to illness and requesting materials to review the class.)

Lesson 9

家族に旅行の計画を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your family about your travel plans.)

Lesson 10

学校のクラブ活動に新しく参加したいと思う友達にそのクラブの情報を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend who is interested in joining a school club, giving them information about the club.)

Lesson 11

交換留学生として来ている友達に、地元の観光地を紹介するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to an exchange student friend introducing a local tourist spot.)

Lesson 12

英語の先生に宿題の締め切り延長を依頼するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your English teacher requesting an extension for a homework deadline.)

Lesson 13

誕生日パーティーに招待されたが参加できないことを伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to inform that you cannot attend a birthday party you are invited to.)

Lesson 14

友達に最近読んだ面白い本について推薦するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend recommending an interesting book you recently read.)

Lesson 15

留学先の家族に、自分の現在の生活状況を報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your host family abroad updating them about your current life situation.)

Lesson 16

スポーツチームのメンバーに次の試合の日程と場所を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your sports team members about the schedule and location of the next match.)

Lesson 17

先生に授業で理解できなかった点について質問するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher asking about something you did not understand in class.)

Lesson 18

友達に自分の誕生日パーティーに招待するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email inviting a friend to your birthday party.)

Lesson 19

留学プログラムに応募するための意志を表明するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email expressing your intention to apply for a study abroad program.)

Lesson 20

図書館の職員に予約した本が利用可能かどうかを尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to the library staff inquiring if a book you reserved is available.)

Lesson 21

あなたが参加しているクラブのイベントの詳細を友達に伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend detailing an event of a club you are part of.)

Lesson 22

オンラインショップに商品の配送状況を尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to an online shop inquiring about the status of your order’s shipment.)

Lesson 23

友達に最近の自分の趣味について書くメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend about your recent hobby.)

Lesson 24

親に学校の成績について報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your parents reporting about your school grades.)

Lesson 25

先生にレポートの提出期限について確認するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher to confirm the deadline for a report submission.)

Lesson 26

友達に共通の知り合いの近況を尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend asking about the recent situation of a mutual acquaintance.)

Lesson27

学校の先生に感謝の気持ちを表すメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your school teacher expressing gratitude.)

Lesson 28

病欠した日の授業の内容について友達に尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend asking about the content of the class you missed due to illness.)

Lesson 29

親に次の週末の予定を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your parents informing them of your plans for the next weekend.)

Lesson 30

学校のプロジェクトでグループメンバーに会議の日程を提案するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your group members in a school project proposing a meeting schedule.)

Lesson 31

留学先での経験を友達に共有するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sharing your experiences while studying abroad.)

Lesson 32

先生に将来のキャリアについてのアドバイスを求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher seeking advice on your future career.)

Lesson 33

友達に共有するための面白い動画リンクを送るメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sending a link to an interesting video to share.)

Lesson 34

学校のカウンセラーに進路相談の予約をするメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your school counselor to book an appointment for career guidance.)

Lesson 35

友達に最近のスポーツイベントの感想を共有するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sharing your thoughts on a recent sports event.)

中高生向け　E-Mail 対策コース

2023年12月02日

English Site

▮　レッスンコース名：　Email Course for Middle and High School Students

　　　　　　　　　　　　（中高生向け　E-Mail 対策コース)

　　　　●　Regular Class (目安　100 Words)　E-Mail 回答サンプル

　　　　●　Advance Class (目安　200 Words) E-Mail 回答サンプル

※　英文 E-Mailの書き方

▮　レッスン数　：　　

　　　　●　Regular Class (目安　100 Words)　30 レッスン　（1レッスン=25分）

　　　　●　Advance Class (目安　200 Words)　30 又は 60 レッスン　（1レッスン=25分）

　　　　　（受講者のレベルや回答単語数によってレッスン数が変わります。）

▮　教材　　：　　　Regular Class (目安　100 Words)

　　　　　　　　　　Advance Class (目安　200 Words)

▮　対象者レベル　：　　中高生　　英検®　準2～　準1級

▮　コースの特長：　

中高生のためのEメール作成コースでは、基本的な書き方からプロフェッショナルなメールの書き方までを学べます。このコースでは、丁寧な言葉遣い、効果的なコミュニケーションのテクニック、そしてEメールの安全な使い方について詳しく指導します。中高生の皆さんが、日常生活や将来のキャリアに役立つスキルを身につけることができます。

━━ レッスンの進め方 ━━

①　事前に予習されることをお勧めします。回答文をwordなどのファイルで作っておきましょう。
　　鉛筆書きの場合は解答用紙をスキャンしてファイルに保存することをお勧めします。
（本場同様の緊張感でレッスンを進めたい方は、予習無しで進めてください。）

②　単語数(Words)又は受講者のレベルによって1問を1レッスン以上（2コマ）必要になります。

　　できるだけ１つの問題（トピック）を同じ講師で受講してください。　

　　（ただし講師が変わっても引継ぎはできます）

③　レッスンでは、センテンスごと（文のまとまりごと）に講師のチャットボックスに

　　ドロップして講師は添削します。

　　　講師はセンテンス毎に解答文を共有画面で受講者に見せながら添削していきます。

　　　最後に完成文に対し、文章全体のアドバイスを致します。

④　レッスン中に完成できない場合、途中までの回答文を文書ファイル（word 又は

　　OpenOffice Writer）で受講者に渡します。

⑤　受講者は次のレッスンまでに回答文を完成させ、レッスン時間に講師へ渡します。

⑥　2回目のレッスンでは共有画面で講師が完成文を添削していきます。添削、アドバイ
　　ス、回答文の完成まで受講者のレベルに沿ったライティングレッスンとなります。

英検準1級　ライティングコース(EIKEN G-Pre1 Writing Course)

2023年12月02日

 Write an essay on the given TOPIC.
 USE TWO of the POINTS below to support your answer.
 Structure: Introduction, main body and conclusion
 Suggested length: 120-150 words

Lesson 1 (Question 1)

Agree or disagree:
Self- confidence can be developed over time with the help of teachers.

POINTS:
 SELF ESTEEM/
 OPTIMISM /
 MOTIVATIONS
 PESSIMISM

Lesson 2 (Question 2)

Agree or disagree:
There is nothing that young people can teach older people.

POINTS:
 PRIDE
 CULTURE
 RESPECT
 INSULT

Lesson 3 (Question 3)

Agree or disagree:
Media can control our way of thinking.

POINTS:
 BLACK PROPAGANDA
 MANIPULATION
 SELF-INTEREST
 UNPROFESSIONALISM

Lesson 4 (Question 4)

Agree or disagree:
Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than
watching movies.

 POINTS:
 ENTERTAINMENT/
 BOREDOM/
 LEISURE TIME/
 VISUAL PERSON/ LEARNER

Lesson 5 (Question 5)

Agree or disagree:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game
is fun only when you win.

POINTS:
 WRONG MOTIVATION/
 UNSPORTY/
 PRIDE/
 FAME

Lesson 6 (Question 6)

Agree or disagree:
Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as
they are able to do so.

POINTS:
 EARLY DISCIPLINE
 TEACHING ACCOUNTABILITY
 RESPONSIBILITY
 ABUSE

Lesson 7 (Question 7)

Agree or disagree:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the
best teachers.

POINTS:
 MORAL VALUES/
 ACADEMICS/
 SACRIFICES/
 MOTIVATOR

Lesson 8 (Question 8)

Agree or disagree:
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city.

POINTS:
 HUMILTY/
 MODERNIZATION/
 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES/
 INTERACTION

Lesson 9 (Question 9)

Agree or disagree:
“When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to
do with success.”

POINTS:
 EDUCATION/
 KNOWLEDGE/
 IGNORANCE/
 SKILLS

Lesson 10 (Question 10)

Agree or disagree:
People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want
something more or something different.

POINTS:
 GREED/
 HONOR/
 ACHIEVEMENTS/
 CONTENTMENT

Lesson 11 (Question 11)

Agree or disagree:
Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives

POINTS:
 SECURITY/
 RETIREMENT/
 INSURANCE/
 UNEMPLOYMENT/

Lesson 12 (Question 12)

Agree or disagree:
Face-to-face communication is better than other types of
communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls.

POINTS:
 MODERNIZATION/
 ACCESSIBILTY/
 COMFORT/
 COST

Lesson 13 (Question 13)

Agree or disagree:
The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns.

POINTS:
 PRACTICALITY/
 NEEDS AND WANTS/
 POVERTY/
 ECONOMIC STATUS

Lesson 14 (Question 14)

Agree or disagree:
Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start
school.

POINTS:
 MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE/
 COMPETITIVE WORLD/
 EDUCATION/
 COLONIAL MENTALITY

Lesson 15 (Question 15)

Agree or disagree:
Boys and girls should attend separate schools

POINTS:
 INNOCENSE/
 INCLUSIVE EDUCATION/
 CULTURE/
 GENDER BIASED

Lesson 16 (Question 16)

Agree or disagree:
It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group.

POINTS:
 DEPENDENCE/
 LAZINESS/
 INTIMIDATION/
 STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Lesson 17 (Question 17)

Agree or disagree:
The effects of racial, sexual, or religious discrimination

POINTS:
 HISTORY/
 ORIENTATION/
 STEREOTYPING/
 SOCIETY

Lesson 18 (Question 18)

Agree or disagree:
The effects of computers on our everyday lives

POINTS:
 DEPENDENCE/
 EFFICIENCY/
 ACCURACY/
 LAZINESS

Lesson 19 (Question 19)

Agree or disagree:
The effects of pressures on students to get good grades have a positive
effect.

POINTS:
 FRUSTRATION/
 ANXIETY/
 DISCIPLINE/
 SUCCESS

Lesson 20 (Question 20)

Agree or disagree:
The Rate of Teenage Pregnancy has been increasing.

POINTS:
 Social media/
 Illiteracy/
 Family background/
 Peer Status

Lesson 21 (Question 21)

Agree or disagree:
There are growing numbers of students who are cheating.

POINTS:
 Lack of Motivation
 Wrong Influence of friends/
 Teenage relationship/
 Bad study habit

Lesson 22 (Question 22)

Agree or disagree:
A Corrupt Government is the reason why there is Poverty.

POINTS:
 History/
 Government/
 Social Inequality/
 National debt/

Lesson 23 (Question 23)

Agree or disagree:
People don’t bother to vote in local elections.

POINTS:
 Lack of Interest/
 Hopeless Government/
 Location/
 Uneducated and Poverty

Lesson 24 (Question 24)

Agree or disagree:
More and more students are taking online classes.

POINTS:
 Advantage of Location/
 Enrolment Fee
 Class setting is more comfortable
 Flexibility of Schedule

Lesson 25 (Question 25)

Agree or disagree:
The numbers of people who are shopping online has been growing.

POINTS:
 It saves money/
 It saves time/
 It is easy to purchase/
 No more queuing

Lesson 26 (Question 26)

Agree or disagree:
There are serious negative effects of not getting enough sleep.

POINTS:
 Anxiety/
 Stress/
 Changes of body clock due to graveyard shift/
 Poor judgment/ decreased productivity

Lesson 27 (Question 27)

Agree or disagree:
Students, who cannot manage to so many stresses, drop out from high
school or college.

POINTS:
 Unexpected financial problems/
 Balance between work and study/
 Early Relationship Problems
 Family issues

Lesson 28 (Question 28)

Agree or disagree:
Young people nowadays are developing a eating disorder.

POINTS:
 Genetic vulnerability/
 Stereotyping
 Socio-cultural influences
 Peer Pressure

Lesson 29 (Question 29)

Agree or disagree:
Peer pressure can vehemently affect the studies of every student.

POINTS:
 Social media/
 Identity Crisis/
 Adolescence Stage/
 Sense of belonging

Lesson 30 (Question 30)

Agree or disagree:
There is little number of students who read newspaper.

POINTS:
 ONLINE NEWS/
 OUT OF HABIT/
 FAMILY ORIENTATION/
 INFLUENCES FROM OTHER PEOPLE

Lesson 31 (Question 31)

Agree or disagree:
Many adults nowadays are also enjoying animated movies.

POINTS:
 STRESS RELIEVER/
 STORY LINES ARE REALISTIC/
 ENJOYABLE/
 BRINGS CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES BACK

Lesson 32 (Question 32)

Agree or disagree:
There are deep effects on children of every broken marriage.

POINTS:
 REBELLION/
 LOW SELF ESTEEM/
 HATRED/
 VULNERABILITY

Lesson 33 (Question 33)

Agree or disagree:
There are increasing numbers of people keeping pets at home.

POINTS:
 LONELINESS/
 VANITY/
 EMPATHY AND COMPASSION/
 SECURITY (TO WARD OFF THIEVES)

Lesson 34(Question 34)

Agree or disagree:
Majority of students hate Mathematics.

POINTS:
 IGNORANCE/
 LAZINESS/
 HATRED/
 MATH teachers are not motivating

Lesson 35 (Question 35)

Agree or disagree:
There are significant effects of illiteracy.

POINTS:
 POVERTY/
 LIFESTYLE/
 PESSIMISM/
 GOVERNMENT

Lesson 36 (Question 36)

Agree or disagree:
Nowadays, People are facing variety of depression.

POINTS:
 POVERTY/
 UNEMPLOYMENT/
 LOST OF LOVED ONES/
 BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS

Lesson 37 (Question 37)

Agree or disagree:
There are two stages of a person’s life: Life and Death

POINTS:
 Childhood
 Adulthood
 Parenthood
 Marriage life

Lesson 38 (Question 38)

Agree or disagree:
An active student can be demotivated by a passive student.

POINTS:
 Peer Pressure/
 Parent’s Motivation/
 Family Back ground/
 Adolescence Stage

Lesson 39 (Question 39)

Agree or disagree:
These days, people are more engaged in traveling.

POINTS:
 STRESS RELIEVER/
 LOCATION/
 BEAUTIFUL SCENERIES/
 COMFORTABLE FACILITIES

Lesson 40 (Question 40)

Agree or disagree:
There are numbers of disadvantages when dining in fast-food
restaurants.

POINTS:
 QUALITY OF FOOD/
 CUSTOMER SERVICE/
 HEALTH
 BUDGET

Lesson 41 (Question 41)

Agree or disagree:
Students who are attending Traditional face-to-face tutorial class are
slowly decreasing.

POINTS:
 ONLINE TUTORIAL
 COMFORT/
 ENROLMENT FEE/
 LOCATION

Lesson 42 (Question 42)

Agree or disagree:
A subway is more comfortable vehicle than busses.

POINTS:
 ACCESSIBLITY/
 COMFORT/
 TRAFFIC JAMS/
 TIME

Lesson 43 (Question 43)

Agree or disagree:
The production and sale of cigarettes should be made illegal.

POINTS:
 PEER PRESSURE/
 ADDICTIVE/
 NO MEDICAL VALUE/
 SECOND HAND SMOKERS

Lesson 44 (Question 44)

Agree or disagree:
People have become overly dependent on technology.

POINTS:
o COMMUNICATION/
o PAYING BILLS/
o TRANSPORTATION/
o UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Lesson 45 (Question 45)

Agree or disagree:
Drunk drivers should be imprisoned on the first offense.

POINTS:
 TROUBLE /
 VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS/
 IMPAIRS JUDGMENT/
 REPEATING THE SAME OFFENSE OVER AND OVER AGAIN

Lesson 46 (Question 46)

Agree or disagree:
Students should not be required to take physical education courses.

POINTS:
 (UN) ESSENTIAL/
 (UN) HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/
 WASTE OF TIME AND EFFORT/

 ESSENTIAL IN BUILDING CHARACTER

Lesson 47 (Question 47)

Agree or disagree:
Romantic love is a poor basis for marriage.

POINTS:
 LUST/
 FRIENDSHIP/
 DIFFERENT LOVE LANGUAGES/
 MATURITY

Lesson 48 (Question 48)

Agree or disagree:
Students should not be allowed to have phones in elementary and high
schools.

POINTS:
 DISCTRUCTION/
 EMERGENCY SITUATION/
 PEER PRESSURE/
 SAFETY

Lesson 49 (Question 49)

Agree or disagree:
Student’s textbooks should be replaced by notebook computers or
tablet.

POINTS:
 THEY HAVE TO BE UPDATED.
 FOR FUN/
 BOOKS ARE TRADITIONAL
 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS

Lesson 50 (Question 50)

Agree or disagree:
A bad habit can soon become a bad lifestyle.

POINTS:
 INFLUENCES FROM BAD ENVIROMENT
 ROLE MODELS/
 CHANGE OF MINDSET
 NEGATIVITY

英検1級　ライティングコース(EIKEN G-1 Writing Course)

2023年12月02日

● Write an essay on the given TOPIC.
● Give THREE reasons to support your answer. ● Structure: Introduction, main body,
and conclusion
● Suggested length: 200-240 words
● Write your essay in the space provided on Side B of your answer sheet.
Any writing outside the space will not be graded.

Lesson 1 (Question 1)

Should minors who commit serious crimes receive the same punishments as adults?

Lesson 2 (Question 2)

Do multinational corporations play a positive role in today’s world?

Lesson 3 (Question 3)

Does more need to be done to address Japan’s low birthrate?

Lesson 4 (Question 4)

Agree or disagree : Space exploration should be continued.

Lesson 5 (Question 5)

Can the global demand for water be met in the future?

Lesson 6 (Question 6)

Agree or disagree : World poverty can be eliminated.

Lesson 7 (Question 7)

Is too much emphasis put on work in modern society?

Lesson 8 (Question 8)

Agree or disagree : A college education is necessary for everyone.

Lesson 9 (Question 9)

Are prisons an effective way to deal with criminals?

Lesson 10 (Question 10)

Do the benefits of hosting international sporting events outweigh the disadvantages?

Lesson 11 (Question 11)

Should Japan play a bigger role in international affairs?

Lesson 12 (Question 12)

Agree or disagree : Gambling should be banned.

Lesson 13 (Question 13)

Does increasing longevity have a beneficial effect on society?

Lesson 14 (Question 14)

Agree or disagree : Sports are essential to the healthy development of children.

Lesson 15 (Question 15)

Agree or disagree : Future generations will become more dependent on robots.

Lesson 16 (Question 16)

Agree or disagree : Food shortages will be eliminated in the future.

Lesson 17 (Question 17)

Does the world need to promote the use of renewable energy?

Lesson 18 (Question 18)

Agree or disagree : Government should spend more money on research in the field
of regenerative medicine.

Lesson 19 (Question 19)

Will the world become more peaceful in the future?

Lesson 20 (Question 20)

Agree or disagree : Electronic voting should be promoted.

Lesson 21 (Question 21)

Agree or disagree : Outsourcing contributes to the sustained
development of the global economy.

Lesson 22 (Question 22)

Should more be done to protect against natural disaster?

Lesson 23 (Question 23)

Agree or disagree : Women’s social advancement leads to economic growth.

Lesson 24 (Question 24)

Do the benefits of designation as a World Heritage Site outweigh the disadvantages?

Lesson 25 (Question 25)

Can the international community bring out more democratization in the world?

Lesson 26 (Question 26)

Is art more important than science in our modern life?

Lesson 27 (Question 27)

Will aging populations give a negative impact on our society?

Lesson 28 (Question 28)

Does sport athletes’ role contribute to our society?

Lesson 29 (Question 29)

Should nuclear energy be entirely banned to be used as an alternative energy?

Lesson 30 (Question 30)

Is Japan making enough efforts to publicize radiation leaks to the world?

Lesson 31 (Question 31)

Should Japan put more efforts to promote English language?

Lesson 32 (Question 32)

Does rapidly globalizing world economy contribute to the world prosperity?

Lesson 33 (Question 33)

Is higher education a key to a country’s prosperity?

Lesson 34(Question 34)

Can the international community stop global warming?

Lesson 35 (Question 35)

Does volunteering play a more critical role in our society?

Lesson 36 (Question 36)

Can adults let our next generation take over country’s prosperity in Japan?

Lesson 37 (Question 37)

Are we prepared for natural disasters?

Lesson 38 (Question 38)

Does the Internet bring out our life better?

Lesson 39 (Question 39)

Can we maintain the harmony between ecosystem and development on earth?

Lesson 40 (Question 40)

Is it necessary to learn religion to lead a meaningful life?

Lesson 41 (Question 41)

Should promoting country’s economy be put more priority than tackling global warming?

Lesson 42 (Question 42)

Should terminating terrorists be justified by the use of surveillance airplane? 42

Lesson 43 (Question 43)

Should country’s security more outweigh than their citizen’s privacy?

Lesson 44 (Question 44)

Should women have more opportunities to play a crucial role in Japan’s society?

担当講師一覧（講師が限られたコース）

2023年11月29日

以下のコースは担当講師が限られます。

担当インストラクターを各コースからご確認ください。

（以下のコース以外は全ての講師が対応します）

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Reality of the Most Challenging Returnee Middle School Entrance Exams

2023年11月28日

The Level of Essays Required by Competitive Schools (Points Deducted for Responses Like Those Generated by AI)

In the 2023 metropolitan area middle school entrance exams, which saw a record number of examinees, the competition was particularly fierce for returnee students’ exams. English, a mandatory subject, required high scores not only in grammar, reading, and listening but also in descriptive essays. Even sixth graders holding EIKEN Grade 1 certificates faced surprising failures.

Are you familiar with the most challenging returnee student exams, known as ‘Shibu-zu’ and ‘Shibuya-kei’?

（※　’Shibu-zu’ and ‘Shibuya-kei’　➤　　Shibuya Educational Academy Shibuya　Junior High School；Shibuya Educational Academy Makuhari　Junior High School　）

In 2023, the number of examinees for the metropolitan area middle school exams hit a record high of 66,500 (according to Nihon Kenkyu), marking an exceptionally competitive year. Recently, besides the four main subjects of Japanese, mathematics, science, and social studies, diverse examination formats, such as exams for one or two subjects or special entrance exams testing thinking and expression skills, have become more common.

Amidst this, the popularity of ‘returnee middle school entrance exams’ is heating up.

Traditionally, returnee exams have been for ‘returnee’ students, that is, children who have lived overseas due to their parents’ overseas assignments and have returned to Japan. Most schools with returnee quotas specify in their application criteria that the student must have lived overseas continuously for at least one year due to a parent’s overseas transfer or residence and returned to Japan within the past three years.

However, in the 2023 exams, noticeable among the top school qualifiers were sixth-grade students from international schools within Japan. Many of these students, referred to as ‘pure Japanese,’ have Japanese parents and have never lived abroad.

In general middle school entrance exams, the top-performing students often aim for the prestigious ‘Big Three’ schools: Kaisei, Azabu, Sakuragaoka, and Joshi Gakuin. But what schools are the top tier of returnee and domestic international students dreaming of passing?

They are the ‘Shibu-zu’ and ‘Shibuya-kei’ schools.

Shibuya Educational Academy Shibuya (Shibu-Shibu: Shibuya Ward) and Shibuya Educational Academy Makuhari (Shibu-Maku: Chiba City) have been conducting returnee student entrance exams separately from general middle school entrance exams. Known among examinees and their parents as Shibu-zu and Shibuya-kei, these schools have a distinguished presence in the returnee middle school entrance exam industry.

‘Both Shibu-Maku （Shibuya Educational Academy Makuhari　Junior High School) and Shibu-Shibu ( Shibuya Educational Academy Shibuya　Junior High School) are the most challenging schools even for general exams. Their advanced image as pioneers of global education makes them unrivaled in the returnee exam world. Passing Shibu-zu as a returnee is equivalent to passing Kaisei or Sakuragaoka in general exams,’ said a person affiliated with a cram school.

‘The attraction is the possibility of aiming for both the University of Tokyo and top overseas universities,’ added a parent of an examinee.

In January 2023, the English entrance exam for Shibu-Shibu had a competition ratio of 4.9 times, and Shibu-Maku was 4.0 times, making both schools exceptionally difficult to enter this year.

What is most astonishing is the difficulty level of the exam questions.

Shibu-Maku presented comprehensive questions of high quality and level, reminiscent of the University of Tokyo entrance exams, while Shibu-Shibu posed literary questions about writing romance novels, following their usual trend in question setting. What’s common is the necessity of scoring high in essays: even if students achieve passing marks in grammar, reading, and listening, they can still be disqualified if they don’t excel in essay writing. This is why even holders of EIKEN Grade 1 certificates have been failing.

Moreover, the required content for these essays is incredibly demanding.

For instance, consider a topic like, ‘What changes do you think the world will experience in the next 20 years?’ For an EIKEN Grade 1 writing question, writing a flawless essay on general theories such as technological advancement, climate change, and population issues might fetch full marks.

However, content that a comprehensive AI might generate would not even secure 70% of the marks, which is the disqualification threshold in Shibu-zu’s exams. It may seem harsh for sixth-graders with only 12 years of life experience, but the essay must reflect their personal experiences both domestically and abroad, what they have learned from them, and how they plan to apply these learnings to their future and give back to society.

In other words, only those children who can write about how they are such fascinating individuals, capable of contributing to the school and their classmates, using difficult words and literary expressions not even used by natives, are the ones who can pass.

The returnee entrance exams for Shibu-zu and Shibuya-kei are this challenging. In Shibuya Education Academy Shibuya’s returnee exams, there’s a category where students can take the test in mathematics, Japanese, and Japanese essay writing, without using English. This category has become a preliminary testing ground for top-tier students who possess returnee exam eligibility but have abandoned English early on to focus on general entrance exam preparations at cram schools like SAPIX, a phenomenon known as ‘hidden returnees.’ This too has become an extremely narrow gate, and every year there are students from both schools who fail in the returnee quota but succeed in the general admissions.

Even more popular among recent returnees than Shibu-zu and Shibuya-kei, known for being almost ‘impossible games,’ are Hiroo Gakuen (Minato Ward) and Hiroo Gakuen Koishikawa (Bunkyo Ward), belonging to the same group and referred to as the ‘Hiroo series.’

Hiroo Koishikawa’s general middle school entrance exams are at the beginning of February, but the first round of returnee exams takes place on November 3. Top-tier students aiming for Shibu-zu and Hiroo Gakuen participated as a warm-up, but when the results were revealed, even holders of EIKEN Grade 1 certificates were unexpectedly failing, causing astonishment among cram school personnel.

‘The competition ratio may seem more accessible at 3.4 times compared to Shibu-zu and Hiroo, but the English level of the examinees was incredibly high. Particularly this year, many students who later passed the returnee exams at top schools like Kanagawa’s Seiko and Keio Shonan Fujisawa (SFC), initially failed Hiroo Koishikawa’s exam,’ a cram school affiliate revealed.

This year, only the top tier who were within the passing range for Shibu-zu and Shibuya-kei series managed to pass the Hiroo exams. In other words, those who had Hiroo as their first choice might have struggled,” said a person affiliated with a cram school.

Both the Shibuya series and Hiroo series are currently open to not just returnee students but also domestic international students, as long as they possess high English proficiency. This has led to a concentration of domestic and international students with excellent English skills at these four schools. A significant difference from general exams is that the exam dates for the ‘Big Three’ schools are confined to February 1st, while the returnee exams have a schedule that allows the top candidates to apply to all the most challenging schools. As a result, the top 5% of all returnee examinees tend to sweep the admissions at all four schools.

【One reason for the chaos at Shibakokusai was the end-of-year returnee entrance exams.】

One factor behind the uproar at Shibakokusai (formerly Tokyo Girls’ Academy: Minato-ku, Shiba) in the 2023 middle school entrance exams, including returnee exams, was the year-end returnee entrance exams.

Shibakokusai, which opened in April 2023 following the recent popularity of ‘International + Coeducation’ emerging schools pioneered by Shibuya and Hiroo, caused major turmoil in its inaugural year of entrance exams.

For the general exam, which had a quota of 120 students, a total of 4,681 applicants rushed in, leading to a significant uproar on social media in February, with hashtags like ‘Shibakokusai refugees’ trending. The author believes that a cause of this chaos was the returnee entrance exams held in November and December.

At information sessions targeting returnee students, the school reportedly said, ‘You can almost consider everyone getting in for the first year,’ appealing strongly to the middle and lower tiers of returnee examinees. Moreover, offering a comprehensive scholarship system to appeal to the top tier who consider Shibuya and Hiroo series as their primary choice resulted in an unexpected increase in the overall level of applicants.

As a result, the returnee entrance exams turned out to be far from accepting everyone, with less than half of the applicants passing the ‘Advanced Course,’ a development contrary to expectations. Meanwhile, the school also liberally granted scholarships to top performers. Thus, securing a higher level of successful applicants than expected in the returnee exams within the year apparently led to the restriction of the number of successful candidates in the general exams in February.

While this discussion has primarily featured the Shibuya and Hiroo series, this year, schools like Seiko (Yokohama City) with 78 University of Tokyo admittees and Sensoku Gakuen (Kawasaki City) with 22 admittees, both coeducational and challenging middle-high continuous education schools, have also been conducting returnee entrance exams, with many returnees applying and enrolling every year.

However, for returnees who have spent their early years overseas and are accustomed to speaking English, there’s no doubt that they find a greater affinity with coeducational progressive schools like the Shibuya and Hiroo series, which promote global education. Moving forward, the top tier of returnees will likely continue to aim for the Shibuya and Hiroo series, while the middle tier will target emerging coeducational schools in Tokyo, such as Mita International, Shibakokusai, and Salesian International, with no significant change expected in this trend.

Essay Questions―中学受験　帰国生入試　エッセイ―Advance

2023年11月25日

以下の質問に対し280～350単語(Words)　目安で回答文（エッセイ）を作ってください。

Please create a response (essay) of approximately 280 to 350 words for the following question.

1. Describe a memorable experience from your time abroad. What did you learn from it?

2. If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it to make the world a better place?

3. Discuss a book, movie, or song that has had a significant impact on your life. Why did it resonate with you?

4. Imagine you could travel to any place and time in history. Where and when would you go, and what would you do there?

5. What are the qualities or characteristics that you admire most in a role model or mentor? Explain why they are important to you.

6. Share a personal challenge or setback you’ve faced. How did you overcome it, and what did you learn from the experience?

7. If you could create a new holiday, what would it be called and how would people celebrate it?

8. Discuss the importance of cultural diversity and tolerance in today’s world. Why is it essential for people to embrace different cultures and perspectives?

9. Describe a recent technological advancement that you find fascinating. How do you think it will impact society in the future?

10. What does the concept of “success” mean to you? How do you plan to achieve success in your life?

11. Explain the significance of environmental conservation and what individuals can do to help protect the planet.

12. If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be and what questions would you ask them?

13. Share a story about a time when you had to work as part of a team. What did you learn about teamwork from that experience?

14. Discuss the role of social media in the lives of young people today. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using social media?

15. Describe a hobby or interest that you are passionate about. How has it enriched your life?

16. What are the qualities that make a good leader? Do you aspire to be a leader in any particular area, and why?

17. Share your thoughts on the importance of education. How can education make a positive difference in the world?

18. Discuss a global issue that concerns you and suggest possible solutions to address it.

19. Describe a cultural tradition or celebration from your home country that you would like to introduce to others.

20. Imagine you have the opportunity to give a speech to a group of young students. What advice or message would you convey to inspire and motivate them?

21: Write about a personal hero of yours and explain why they inspire you.

22: Describe a future technology you hope to see and how it would benefit society.

23: Discuss the importance of teamwork in sports or other group activities.

24: Explain how learning a foreign language has influenced your perspective on the world.

25: Describe a time when you helped someone and what you learned from the experience.

26: Imagine you are a character in a fantasy world. Describe your adventures.

27: Discuss the value of art and music in education and personal growth.

28: Explain the importance of respecting different opinions in a democratic society.

29: Write about your favorite season and why it appeals to you.

30: Discuss the role of technology in connecting people across the world.

31: Explain the significance of traditional festivals in your culture.

32: Describe a scientific discovery that fascinates you and its potential impacts.

33: Discuss how you can contribute to environmental sustainability in your community.

34: Write about an important historical event in Japan and its impact on the country.

35: Imagine you are a leader of a country. Discuss how you would address a major societal issue.

36: Explain the benefits of reading books in the digital age.

37: Discuss the role of sports in building character and teamwork skills.

38: Write about a place you would like to visit and why.

39: Explain the importance of having a healthy lifestyle for students.

40: Discuss how volunteering and community service can impact personal development.

41: Describe a challenge that your generation faces and suggest solutions.

42: Write about an influential figure in science and their contributions to the field.

43: Discuss the benefits and challenges of living in a multicultural society.

44: Explain how hobbies and interests can influence your future career.

45: Describe a traditional Japanese art form and its significance.

46: Discuss the importance of historical preservation in modern society.

47: Write about a novel or movie that changed your view on a social issue.

48: Explain the role of innovation and creativity in shaping the future.

49: Describe a cultural experience from another country that you found enriching.

50: Discuss the impact of global warming and ways to combat it.

Essay Questions―中学受験　帰国生入試　エッセイ―Intermediate

2023年11月25日

以下の質問に対し120～180単語(Words) 目安で回答文（エッセイ）を作ってください。
Please create a response (essay) of approximately 120 to 180 words for the following question.