People tend to think that Japan's water supply is large enough. However, some researchers are worried about how climate cange will affect this suplly. Because of this concern, they are encouraging people to use rainwater more effectively. For example, many buildings are now designed to collect it in tanks for daily use. Using rainwater will probably even more important in the future.
1. According to the passage, why are some researchers encouraging people to use rainwater more effectively?
2. Now, please look at the picture and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. Please turn over the card and put it down.
3. Some people say that more people will buy bottled water in the future. What do you think about that? 4. Today, may elementary schools in Japan are teaching English. Do you think all elementary scholls should teach English? Why? Why not?
Consumers have been surrounded by various kinds of advertisements for many years Some simply show the name of the product, and others use famous models. Nowadays, however, there are often advertisements in unexpected places, such as on escalator handrails. Many companies use these advertisements to get more attention from consumers. Advertisements help consumers decide what to buy, but sometimes they can be annoying.
1. According to the passage, how do many companies try to get more attention from consumers? 2. Now, please look at the picture and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. Please turn over the card and put it down.
3. Some people say that TV commercials do not really help consumers choose products. What do you think about that? 4. Today, various kinds of electronic dictionaries are being sold. Do you think people will stop buying paper dictionaries in the future? Why? Why not?
In Japan, a lot of surveys on children are conducted every year. One national survey shows a slow decrease in their physical strength, and so this survey is being taken very seriously. Many people suggest that schools and communities should take action, such as encouraging children to get more exercise outdoors. These people think that adults should be more aware of children's health.
1. According to the passage, why is one national survey being taken very seriously? 2. Now, please look at the picture and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should beging with the sentence of the card. Please turn over the card and put it down.
3. Some people say that elementary schools should make their students study harder. What do you think about that? 4. Today, some supermarkets have stopped gibing plastic bags to cumstomers for free. Do you think the number of these supermarkets will increase in the future? Why? Why not?