Eiken 2 Writing Prompts

Eiken Grade 2 Writing #1

Today, many schools in Japan have stopped having classes on Saturdays. Do you think this is good for students? If yes, why? Or if no, why not?

Eiken Grade 2 Writing #2

Some people say that, because of computers, people spend too much time alone. What do you think about that?

Some people say that going on a group tour is better than traveling alone. What do you think about that?

【QUESTIONの和訳】１人で旅行をするより、グループツアーの方がいいという人もいます。あなたはどう思いますか？

【日本語メモ】【意見】グループツアーの方が１人旅行よりいいと思う→【理由1】安全・楽→【具体例1】迷わない・言葉がわからなくても大丈夫→【理由2】楽しい→【具体例2】友だちができる

I think that going on a group tour is better than traveling alone.

First of all, going on a group tour is safer and easier than traveling alone. For example, people will not get lost and they do not have to be able to speak the language spoken in the place.

Also, it is more fun than traveling alone. For instance, people can make friends with other people in the group.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that people should go on a group tour rather than traveling alone.

Some people say that going on a group tour is better than traveling alone. What do you think about that?

【QUESTIONの和訳】１人で旅行をするより、グループツアーの方が良いという人もいます。あなたはどう思いますか？

【日本語メモ】【意見】グループツアーの方が１人旅行よりいいとは思わない→【理由1】気楽→【具体例1】好きな時間に好きなところに行ける→【理由2】勉強になる→【具体例2】言語や歴史を自分で学べる

【模範解答】 I do not think that going on a group tour is better than traveling alone.

First of all, it is more comfortable to travel alone. For example, people can choose to go anywhere at anytime they want.

Also, traveling alone is a good learning experience. For instance, people can learn the language spoken there and also learn the history and culture of the place.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that people should travel alone rather than going on a group tour.

(Word count: 84)

【QUESTION】Today, many Japanese people work in foreign countries. Do you think the number of these people will increase in the future?

【QUESTIONの和訳】今日、多くの日本人が外国で働いています。あなたは、将来こうした人々の数は増えると思いますか？

【日本語メモ】【意見】増えると思う→【理由1】グローバル化→【具体例1】海外に拠点を増やす企業が増えている→【理由2】能力が上がっている→【具体例2】外国語を話せる人が増えた

【模範解答】 I think that the number of Japanese people who work in foreign countries will increase in the future.

First of all, the world is becoming increasingly globalized. For example, many Japanese companies are opening offices overseas and need their workers to move abroad.

Also, Japanese people's abilities are increasing. For instance, more and more people can speak different foreign languages fluently.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that more Japanese people will work in foreign countries in the future.

(Word count: 81)

No

【日本語メモ】【意見】増えるとは思わない→【理由1】外国で働くのは難しい→【具体例1】言語が話せない→【理由2】日本のほうが快適→【具体例2】食べ物・安全性

【模範解答】 I do not think that the number of Japanese people who work in foreign countries will increase in the future.

First of all, it is difficult for many Japanese people to live and work abroad. For example, they cannot speak foreign languages fluently.

Also, many Japanese people feel more comfortable living in Japan. For instance, Japan is a very safe country and has good food too.

Because of all the reasons above, I do not think that more Japanese people will work overseas in the future.

(Word count: 86)

Most elementary schools in Japan serve lunch to their students. Some people say that this service should be stopped. What do you think about that?

【QUESTIONの和訳】ほとんどの日本の小学校では給食が出ます。このサービスをやめるべきという人々もいます。あなたはどう思いますか？

【日本語メモ】【意見】やめるべきだと思う→【理由1】危険→【具体例1】アレルギーを持っている子もいる→【理由2】個人の意志を尊重すべき→【具体例2】ベジタリアンの子もいる

【模範解答】 I think that elementary schools in Japan should stop serving lunch to their students.

First of all, it is dangerous. For example, some students are allergic to certain foods and if they accidentally eat them, they can get sick or even die.

Also, students' preferences should be respected. For instance, some students do not want to eat mean because they are vegetarians.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that Japanese elementary schools should not serve lunch to their students.

(Word count: 81)

No

【日本語メモ】【意見】やめるべきだとは思わない→【理由1】健康→【具体例1】栄養管理士の人がきちんと管理している→【理由2】親が楽→【具体例2】親が共働きで忙しい生徒もいる

【模範解答】 I do not think that elementary schools in Japan should stop serving lunch to their students.

First of all, school lunch is very healthy. For example, nutritionists plan meals using different kinds of meat, fish, and vegetables that are nutritious.

Also, school lunch is easy for the students' parents. For instance, some parents are both working and do not have time to prepare packed lunch.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that Japanese elementary schools should serve lunch to their students.

(Word count: 83)

Today, many people buy things with credit cards instead of cash. Do you think this is a good idea?

【QUESTIONの和訳】今日、たくさんの人々がお金ではなく、クレジットカードで物を買います。あなたはこれがいいアイディアだと思いますか？

【日本語メモ】【意見】便利→【理由1】銀行でお金をおろさずにすむ→【具体例1】本やインターネットでは見れないものが見れる→【理由2】安全→【具体例2】現金をたくさん持ち歩かなくていい

【模範解答】 I think that buying things with credit cards instead of cash is a good idea.

First of all, using credit cards is more convenient than buying things with cash. For example, people do not have to go to the bank before shopping to get cash.

Also, using credit cards is safer than using cash. For instance, people do not have to worry about carrying a lot of cash and losing their wallets.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that people should buy things with credit cards instead of cash.

(Word count: 91)

No

【日本語メモ】【意見】いいアイディアだとは思わない→【理由1】無駄遣いしてしまう→【具体例1】現金では買えないものまで買ってしまう→【理由2】危険→【具体例2】カード情報を盗まれて悪用されてしまう

【模範解答】 I do not think that buying things with credit cards instead of cash is a good idea.

First of all, people often spend too much money with credit cards. For example, some people buy things they cannot afford using credit cards because they no not need cash.

Also, using credit cards can sometimes be dangerous. For instance, people's credit card information can be stolen and be used by other people.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that people should buy things with cash instead of credit cards.

(Word count: 89)

Some people say that young people today are not kind enough to elderly people. What do you think about that?

【QUESTIONの和訳】最近の若者はお年寄りに親切じゃないと言う人々もいます。あなたはどう思いますか？

【日本語メモ】【意見】親切じゃないと思う→【理由1】忙しい→【具体例1】周りを見ていないので、電車で席を譲れない→【理由2】文化の変化→【具体例2】年上を敬わない

【模範解答】 I think that young people today are not kind enough to elderly people.

First of all, young people today are very busy. For example, they do not pay attention to others on trains, so they cannot give their seats to elderly people.

Also, the culture has transformed in many ways. For instance, many young people to not respect the elderly today.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that young people are becoming less and less kind to elderly people.

(Word count: 81)

No

【日本語メモ】【意見】親切じゃない、とは思わない→【理由1】礼儀正しい→【具体例1】年上に対して敬意を持って接する→【理由2】高齢者が増えている→【具体例2】周囲により気を配っている

【模範解答】 I do not think that young people today are not kind enough to elderly people.

First of all, many young people are polite to elderly people. For example, they talk to the elderly with respect.

Also, the number of elderly people is increasing every year. For instance, many young people pay attention to their surroundings to see if there are any elderly people who are in need of help.

Because of all the reasons above, I think that young people are nice to the elderly.

(Word count: 85)