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問題番号	スクリプト
第１問　１
	Ben asked his classmates to clean up a neighborhood park with him.
第１問　２
	Maya felt proud to receive her school’s Most Improved Student Award.
第１問　３
	Mom, are you looking for your keys again? They’re here.
第１問　４
	I’ve enjoyed this cafe, but we have class soon. Are you ready to go, Aki?
第１問　５
	My dog jumped to catch the ball only to fail.
第１問　６
	The museum sells a white bag with flying birds on the front.
第１問　７
	The girl made a shadow dog on the wall to please the boy, but it had a different effect.
第２問　８
	Did you see Lana’s door? Yes, it has her name all in capital letters. There’s a whiteboard, too. And a picture of her dressed like a cat. How fun. Question: What does Lana’s door look like?
第２問　９
	I’m sorry I left the kitchen a mess. Did you throw away the fast food containers? Yes, but the sink is still full of pots and dishes. That’s okay, but clean it up later. Question: What does the kitchen look like?
第２問　１０
	Are the Australian trees by the flower garden? No, they’re along the path running north from the entrance. Closer to the Japanese garden or the Statue Garden. The Statues Question: Where are the Australian trees?
第２問　１１
	Students who walk to the same average travel time as those who ride the bus. Surprising, right? Students who ride skateboards get her fastest. They get here twice as fast as those who take the bus. Question: Which graph shows the correct average time for each method?
第３問　１２
	You sound terrible! I caught a cold. Do you need anything? I can bring you some hot soup. I’m cooking a pot of soup now. But I’m out of cough medicine. I have some for you. You should see a doctor, though. I have an appointment tomorrow.
第３問　１３
	I don’t remember seeing that bookshop there before. Is it new? Don’t you remember? It used to be a car park. Oh, that’s right. There’s a new cafe next to the bookshop, too. Lovely, but I thought they were going to build a house there. I guess not.
第３問　１４
	Oliver is so difficult with food. How can we change his habits? We’ve tried everything. What if we took him shopping. And let him choose vegetables. He only eats bread, meat, and pizza. Or, maybe we can make a game out of choosing vegetables. Let’s try.
第３問　１５
	I’m a little worried about our group. Me too. Tom isn’t doing enough work. We won’t meet our deadline. The other group members seem unhappy about that too. Okay. Let’s talk to Tom about his responsibilities then. At the next group meeting? It’s better to speak with him alone.
第３問　１６
	I loved the movie, but I still don’t understand something. Do you mean the ending? I thought that was confusing too. No, it’s about the main character, Yuki. Did she grow up in Kyoto? No. She’s from Osaka. Then why was she in Kyoto at the beginning? She was dreaming.
第３問　１７
	We have enough players for our softball team. Let’s choose a name. How about the rabbits or the bears? How boring. What about the pancake batters? That’s silly, but I don’t mind it. How about the power sliders instead? That’s too common. Let’s go with your first idea.
第４問 18 ～ 21
	100 high school students were asked this question. What is the most important for a better world? They were asked to select only one item from five choices. Friendship. Stopping discrimination. Using renewable energy, volunteering, and other. The results were close for volunteering and using renewable energy. But students preferred doing volunteer work. A larger number preferred stopping discrimination. But more than a third said friendship was the most important. Only 2% said other.
第４問 22 ～ 25
	We’re going to choose the dog show winners. These are the four candidates. The dog with the most points will star in a commercial. The second place dog will receive a dog bed. The third and fourth place winners will be awarded 10 dog toys. And, finally, to the dog with the highest Personality Score, that is the dog with the best manners, we’ll give 10 dog toys. We’ll hand out the awards later today.
第４問 26
	1. Thank you for visiting Apex Fashions. We have lots of jeans. What about these boot cut jeans by Future Denim? They’re only $40. Future Denim uses bleaches and dyes to create unique patterns. Every pair is different. 2. You came to the right store! Earth Fashions only sells all-natural organic clothes that aren’t made with any chemicals. We have a $55 pair of bootcut jeans by the famous designer Alice Tsukamoto. 3. At Fashion Row, we carry all the latest clothes from top British designers. But as for jeans, we only have tight jeans by Tom Madison, which are on sale for $45. They’re made from organic cotton with natural dyes, so they’re sustainable. 4. We’re having a great sale at Planet of Fashion now. You can take 60% off this pair of bootcut jeans by Heavy Denim. They’re normally $100. Heavy Denim has stopped using chemicals and dyes, so their jeans are all natural.
第５問 27 ～ 31
	Work life balance is the idea that workers should have enough time away from work for their personal lives. This means not working long hours and having enough paid time off for vacations and life events. The idea has been particularly popular since the late 1900s, but it is by no means new. Laws were first introduced to the United States in the late 19th century to limit the number of hours women and children worked. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 established the concept of overtime pay and the 40-hour work week came in 1940. It’s obvious how good work life balance benefits workers. They can enjoy more time off and have flexible schedules, improving mental and physical health. When it comes to companies though, the benefits are often overlooked. Employers often claim that work life balance is important, but most employers are only truly concerned with productivity and profit. The United States may be the wealthiest country in the world, but Americans are neither the happiest nor the most productive. In fact, when employers don’t support their workers, they actually hurt themselves. Unhappy workers are more likely to quit and hiring and training new workers is very expensive. In contrast, when employers emphasize work life balance, the workers become more productive and the employers enjoy higher profits. Studies show that workers are 12% more productive when they are happy. Both governments and employers can help. Governments can write strong laws to keep workers safe when they’re working, prevent bullying, and make sure workers are treated fairly. Employers can do their part by providing flexible schedules and creating a positive work environment.
第５問 32
	Student A: Taking time for life events is harmful for work life balance. Student B: Companies make more money when they let their workers take enough time off.
第５問 33
	This article compares the United States with three other countries. Americans are reported to work more hours, but this graph indicates that Americans are less productive than workers in the other countries. Americans are less satisfied with their lives too. It makes sense that satisfied workers are more productive.
第６問 34, 35
	Did you sign up for a chemistry class, Matt? Yes, Nancy. There were five introduction to chemistry classes. I chose the one with Professor Gordon. I tried to take the class with Professor Lee, but it’s full. Even though it meets at eight o’clock in the morning. That’s early. Why do you want to take his class? It’s the only one that includes a lab with lectures and readings. That’s not important to me. Sometimes I watch videos of people doing experiments online. I can learn just as much from them. I learn differently. I prefer doing experiments with my own hands. I’d rather go to class at a convenient time. I learn better when I’m awake. I wish the university had more labs. That’d be expensive. I prefer they offer classes at different times. So, what will you do about the chemistry class? I’m on the waiting list, but I may have to take a different chemistry class. Good luck, Nancy. Thanks, Matt.
第６問 36, 37
	Sorry, I’m so sleepy today, everyone. Are you getting enough rest, Ricky? Yes, Freya. But I went for a long run this morning, and I’ve been tired all day. That’s funny, Ricky. I actually prefer exercising in the early morning. After I swim, I feel energetic all day. I’m the opposite, Jenny. I usually run in the late afternoon. That makes me sleep well. The next day, I’m in a great mood. What made you change, Ricky? Some friends recommended morning exercise. So I tried it today, Jenny. I wish I could play soccer in the morning, Ricky. But I have so many responsibilities before school that I can’t play sports then. I’ve read there are health benefits to exercising early, Kevin. But my most important reason for exercising in the morning is that it’s easier to maintain the habit. Why is that, Freya? It’s difficult for me to start a regular fitness routine later in the day, Jenny. If I wait until then, something always comes up. Or I don’t feel like exercising. That’s funny, Freya. I look forward to running at the end of the day. I’m different, Ricky. I go to the gym at 6 in the morning so I can concentrate. I guess we are all different.