英検対策2級（Eiken Grade 2）
スピーキング レッスン19
Samurai was a class of highly-skilled warriors of pre-industrial Japan. Samurai lived by the bushido concept which means the way of the warrior. Bushido's central principles are honor and freedom. A warrior should fight without fear for his master. He should die honourably than surrender in defeat. Early samurai fought with a bow and an arrow. Swords were only used for finishing off wounded enemies. After some time, samurai warriors had two swords called daisho, which was the long one and was used for slashing; and the other was wakizashi, which was shorter and was used for stabbing.
Your story should begin with the following sentence:
One day, a mom was teaching her son in the living room.
Questions
No. 1
According to the passage, what is the meaning of bushido?
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 Japan should have its own military force. What do you think about that?
No. 4
Today, many people learn martial arts as a hobby. Do you think martial arts are a good kind of hobby for children?
Yes:
Why?
No:
Why not?