英検対策2級(Eiken Grade 2)

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Recently, many people spend longer time working at their companies. Because of this, most of these people have stressful and unhealthy lifestyle. Different solutions to resolve this problem are being discussed. One example is that some companies set days when overtime work is not allowed. In this way, they try to improve their employees’ work-life balance.

Your story should begin with the following sentence:
One day, Mr. and Mrs. Miyata were talking about their son Yuta’s school festival.

Questions

No. 1
According to the passage, how do some companies try to improve their employees’ work-life balance?

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 believe that high school students should have part-time jobs. What do you think about this?

No. 4
Many TV programs share information about famous people’s private lives. Do you think these programs should stop sharing such information?

Yes: Why?
No: Why not?