英検対策2級（Eiken Grade 2）
スピーキング レッスン7
If you have the bad habit of buying a new umbrella after another because you keep on losing them, this invention may be the solution to your problem. Because Japan is a country always visited by rain, Japanese have invented different kinds of umbrellas and the umbrella tie is one of them. From the term itself, it is an umbrella that is worn like a tie so you can attend your meeting with a stylish tie, while being ready for the rainy days everywhere you go.
Your story should begin with the following sentence:
One day, a man was about to go to work.
Questions
No. 1
According to the passage, why have Japanese invented different kinds of umbrellas?
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 there are lots of inventions in Japan that are useless. What do you think about this?
No. 4
These days, children are already exposed to gadgets and electronics. Do you think it has more advantages than disadvantages?
Yes:
Why?
No:
Why not?