試験の説明 | Instructions
Preparation
1 minute
Narration
2 minutes
📖 Story Topic
This is a story about a woman who fought to save her local library from being closed down.
✏️ Your story should begin with this sentence
One day, a woman was visiting her local library when she noticed a sign on the front door.
イラスト | Story Panels
1
The next day
2
Two weeks later
3
One month later
4
タイマー | Timers
1:00
2:00
模範ナレーション | Model Narration
One day, a woman was visiting her local library when she noticed a sign on the front door. The sign said that the library would close forever because the city did not have enough money. The woman was very shocked to read this news. She did not want the library to close, so the next day she went back and started collecting signatures outside the library. She held up a sign that said "Save Our Library!" and asked people passing by to sign her petition. A businessman signed it, and so did an elderly woman with a cane. Many people in the community wanted to help. Two weeks later, the woman went to a town hall meeting and gave the petition to a city official. More than twelve hundred people had signed it, and a large crowd stood behind her holding signs. One month later, the woman walked past the library and was surprised to see that it was open again. The building had been painted and looked much brighter than before. Through the windows, she could see children reading books with their parents. She was very happy that the library had been saved.
質問と模範解答 | Questions & Model Answers
No. 1
Please look at the fourth picture. If you were the woman, what would you be thinking?
Model Answer
I'd be thinking, "I'm so glad the library is open again. The children look so happy reading inside. I want to make sure the library stays open, so I should find volunteers to help run it and look for ways to raise money for the future."
Now, Mr./Ms. ——, please turn over the card and put it down.
No. 2
Should governments prioritize funding for public libraries, even in times of budget cuts?
Model Answer
Yes, I think they should. Libraries are very important because they give everyone free access to books and information, no matter how much money they have. Many people also use libraries to access the internet or learn new skills. If the government cuts library funding, poorer people may lose an important resource, and this could make inequality in society worse.
No. 3
Do you think that physical libraries will remain relevant in the age of the internet and e-books?
Model Answer
Yes, I think they will. Even though people can find a lot of information online, libraries offer something different. They are quiet, welcoming spaces where people can study, meet others, and get help from librarians. Libraries are also useful for people who cannot afford books or internet access at home. So I think libraries will continue to be important in the future.
No. 4
Some people argue that community activism is an ineffective way to change government policy. Do you agree?
Model Answer
No, I don't think that's true. When people work together, they can make a real difference. For example, the woman in this story collected over twelve hundred signatures and was able to change the government's decision. If individuals join together and speak up, local governments often listen. I think it is important for people to take action when they disagree with a decision.
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