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Eiken Pre-1 Speaking — Part 7 — FINAL
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The Winning Formula (40-45 Sec)

Follow this structure for every question. Examiners expect a clear opinion, two supported reasons, and a conclusion.

1
Opinion — State your position clearly (5 sec)
2
Reason 1 + Example — First supporting point with concrete detail (15-20 sec)
3
Reason 2 + Example — Second supporting point with evidence (15-20 sec)
4
Conclusion — Restate your position with conviction (5 sec)

Filler Phrases — Buy Time

Silence is penalized. Use these phrases naturally to buy thinking time.

That depends on...
Let me clarify my thoughts...
Generally speaking...
I'd like to point out that...
To put it simply...
From different angles...
No.2 — 3 Questions
Q1 Are infectious diseases becoming a bigger problem today?
Intermediate

Consider Both Sides

  • New pandemics emerging (COVID-19 example)
  • Global travel spreads diseases faster
  • Antibiotic-resistant bacteria increasing
  • Vaccine technology has advanced dramatically
  • Better sanitation than in the past
  • WHO and global monitoring systems strengthened
Yes

"Yes, I think so. Global travel makes diseases spread faster than before. We've seen this with COVID-19, which became a pandemic within months."

Director's Notes

  • "spread faster" より早く広がる
  • "became a pandemic" パンデミックになった
  • "within months" 数ヶ月以内に
No

"Not necessarily. Modern medicine has advanced significantly with vaccines and treatments. We can now respond to outbreaks much faster than in the past."

Director's Notes

  • "not necessarily" 必ずしも〜ではない
  • "advanced significantly" 大幅に進歩した
  • "respond to outbreaks" 流行に対応する
Q2 Do you think high school tuition should be free for all students?
Intermediate

Think About It First

  • Equal opportunity is foundation of democracy
  • Breaks the cycle of poverty
  • Develops future talented workforce
  • Difficult to secure funding (tax increase needed)
  • May lower education quality
  • Scholarship system more efficient
Yes

"Yes, definitely. Free education gives everyone equal opportunities to learn. It helps reduce the gap between rich and poor families in society."

Director's Notes

  • "equal opportunities" 平等な機会
  • "reduce the gap" 格差を減らす
  • "rich and poor families" 富裕層と貧困層
No

"Not necessarily. Free education requires huge government funding, which means higher taxes. A scholarship system for students who need help would be more efficient."

Director's Notes

  • "huge government funding" 莫大な政府資金
  • "higher taxes" 増税
  • "scholarship system" 奨学金制度
Q3 Do you think it is good for people to spend time on social media?
Intermediate

Think About It First

  • Stay connected with friends and family
  • Convenient for news and information gathering
  • Business and self-expression opportunities
  • Risk of social media addiction
  • Negative effects on mental health
  • Real-life relationships become weaker
Yes

"Yes, in moderation. Social media helps people stay connected with friends and family. It's also useful for getting news and information quickly."

Director's Notes

  • "in moderation" 適度に、ほどほどに
  • "stay connected with" 〜とつながり続ける
  • "get news quickly" 素早くニュースを得る
No

"Not really. People often spend too much time scrolling, which affects their mental health. Face-to-face interaction is much more valuable for relationships."

Director's Notes

  • "spend too much time" 時間をかけすぎる
  • "affects mental health" 精神的健康に影響する
  • "face-to-face interaction" 対面でのやり取り
No.3 — 3 Questions
Q1 Do you think it is safe to trust online reviews when choosing a service?
Intermediate

Think About It First

  • Get real customer experiences and opinions
  • Can compare multiple reviews from different sources
  • Helps judge service quality beforehand
  • Fake reviews and paid promotions exist
  • Personal subjective opinions may be biased
  • Companies can manipulate reviews
Yes

"Yes, generally. Online reviews give us real customer experiences. Reading multiple reviews from different sources helps us make informed decisions."

Director's Notes

  • "real customer experiences" 実際の顧客体験
  • "from different sources" 複数の情報源から
  • "make informed decisions" 情報に基づいた決定をする
No

"Not entirely. Many reviews are fake or biased. Companies sometimes pay for positive reviews, so it's hard to know what's genuine."

Director's Notes

  • "not entirely" 完全には〜ではない
  • "fake or biased" 偽物または偏っている
  • "what's genuine" 何が本物か
Q2 Do you think that new technology, such as AI, will make our lives better?
Intermediate

Consider Both Sides

  • Automates repetitive tasks for efficiency
  • Innovation in medical and educational fields
  • Creates new jobs and industries
  • Risk of mass unemployment
  • Privacy invasion concerns
  • Human relationships becoming weaker
Yes

"Yes, I think so. AI can handle repetitive tasks efficiently. This allows humans to focus on more creative and meaningful work."

Director's Notes

  • "handle repetitive tasks" 反復作業を処理する
  • "allows humans to focus on" 人間が〜に集中できる
  • "meaningful work" 有意義な仕事
No

"Not necessarily. AI might eliminate many jobs without creating enough new ones. It could also invade our privacy and make us too dependent on technology."

Director's Notes

  • "eliminate jobs" 仕事を奪う
  • "invade our privacy" プライバシーを侵害する
  • "too dependent on" 〜に依存しすぎる
Q3 Do you think that reading helps young people develop a strong character?
Intermediate

Think About It First

  • Exposure to diverse perspectives and values
  • Develops empathy and imagination
  • Improves critical thinking skills
  • Real-life experiences more important for character
  • Reading alone is insufficient
  • Social relationships and sports equally important
Yes

"Yes, absolutely. Reading exposes young people to different perspectives and ideas. It helps them develop empathy and critical thinking skills."

Director's Notes

  • "exposes to" 〜に触れさせる
  • "different perspectives" 異なる視点
  • "critical thinking skills" 批判的思考力
No

"Not by itself. Character develops through real-life experiences and relationships. Reading is helpful, but activities like sports and teamwork are equally important."

Director's Notes

  • "not by itself" それだけでは不十分
  • "real-life experiences" 実生活の経験
  • "equally important" 同様に重要
No.4 — 3 Questions
Q1 Should the government do more to increase the birth rate in Japan?
Intermediate

Consider Both Sides

  • Serious labor shortage due to declining birth rate
  • Social security system sustainability
  • Necessary to maintain economic growth
  • Should respect individual freedom of choice
  • Other solutions like immigration exist
  • Population decline also reduces environmental burden
Yes

"Yes, definitely. The government should provide better childcare support and financial assistance. Making it easier to balance work and family would encourage more people to have children."

Director's Notes

  • "childcare support" 育児支援
  • "financial assistance" 経済的援助
  • "balance work and family" 仕事と家庭を両立する
No

"Not necessarily. Having children is a personal choice that shouldn't be pressured. The government should focus on immigration and automation instead."

Director's Notes

  • "personal choice" 個人的な選択
  • "shouldn't be pressured" 圧力をかけるべきでない
  • "focus on" 〜に焦点を当てる
Q2 Should the Japanese government accept more immigrants from developing countries?
Intermediate

Consider Both Sides

  • Immediate solution to labor shortage
  • Cultural diversity promotes innovation
  • Necessary to maintain international competitiveness
  • Difficulty of social integration (language and cultural barriers)
  • Security concerns
  • May reduce employment opportunities for Japanese
Yes

"Yes, I think so. Accepting more immigrants can solve the labor shortage problem. It would also bring cultural diversity and new perspectives to Japanese society."

Director's Notes

  • "labor shortage problem" 労働力不足の問題
  • "cultural diversity" 文化的多様性
  • "new perspectives" 新しい視点
No

"Not necessarily. Japan needs to address integration challenges first. Language barriers and cultural differences could create social problems if not managed properly."

Director's Notes

  • "integration challenges" 統合の課題
  • "language barriers" 言語の壁
  • "if not managed properly" 適切に管理されなければ
Q3 Do people today rely too much on their mobile devices such as smartphones?
Intermediate

Think About It First

  • Decrease in face-to-face communication
  • Addiction and negative effects on mental health
  • Declining memory and concentration ability
  • Convenient and efficient tool
  • Democratization of information access
  • Natural flow of the times
Yes

"Yes, I think so. Many people constantly check their phones, even during conversations. This reduces face-to-face interaction and can harm relationships."

Director's Notes

  • "constantly check" 常に確認する
  • "reduces face-to-face interaction" 対面での交流を減らす
  • "harm relationships" 人間関係を損なう
No

"Not necessarily. Smartphones are essential tools for modern life. They help us stay connected and access information instantly, which improves productivity."

Director's Notes

  • "essential tools" 不可欠なツール
  • "stay connected" つながりを保つ
  • "improves productivity" 生産性を向上させる