英検対策2級(Eiken Grade 2)

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In Japan, many buildings that were schools in the past are given new functions. For instance, some of these old schools have been turned into factories and office buildings. This can help grow the local economy. For this reason, many people are interested in information about school buildings that are no longer used. Through this information, local governments can encourage people to find new functions for schools.

Your story should begin with the following sentence:
One day, Aki and his parents were moving into their new house.

Questions

No. 1
According to the passage, why are many people interested in information about school buildings that are no longer used?

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 schools these days require their students to use tablet computers in class. What do you think about this?

No. 4
Nowadays, many Japanese people work in foreign countries. Do you think that the number of Japanese people working in foreign countries will increase in the future?

Yes: Why?
No: Why not?