英検対策2級（Eiken Grade 2）
スピーキング レッスン14
Seito magazine was used by women in Meiji period to improve opportunities for women. The magazine encouraged women's success and strength. This magazine led to women empowerment. However, Seito became controversial as its concern over social problems become more intense. The government came in opposition with the movement claiming that the magazine is harmful to the virtues of Japanese women. It then banned five issues of Seito.
Your story should begin with the following sentence:
One day, a woman was participating at a debate at school.
Questions
No. 1
According to the passage, what did Seito magazine help improve?
No. 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.
<20 seconds>
Please begin.
Now, Mr./Ms. ____________, please turn over the card and put it down.
No. 3
Some people say that women should be given just equal rights with men—no special treatments whatsoever. What do you think about this?
No. 4
In recent times, women are becoming more independent. Does it mean that women will prefer to be single forever in the future?