💡満点が解説、新形式の対策方法はこちら thepast.jp/blog/versant-test-strategy/ 00:00 Part A Give a short answer to the question (8 items) No.1 Who delivers mails from the post office to your house? /mailman No.2 Is a drama meant to be serious or humorous? /serious No.3 Do people typically wrap presents in baskets or in boxes? /in boxes No.4 What noise follows a lightning flash? /thunder No.5 What place do we go to board a commercial airplane? /airport No.6 Which planet is our home? /earth No.7 How do we call a piece of cloth that represents a country and can be put on a pole? /flag No.8 What happens when dust enters your nose? /sneeze 1:52 Part B Repeat the sentence (16 items) No.1 I'd like to be transferred to her extension please. No.2 Honestly speaking, I don't really understand. No.3 Robert said he hadn't requested that specific product. No.4 Could you grab some more soda when you're at the convenience store, please? No.5 Your package should arrive shortly. No.6 Luxury airlines are striving to attract more business travelers. No.7 Did he text while I was out? No.8 When will the winners be announced? No.9 It's quite fun to go for a slow stroll along the river. No.10 Have you scheduled your dental check-up yet? No.11 Resolving issues becomes simpler if specific steps are followed. No.12 If we listen to his advice, we may make a huge mistake. No.13 Do you think you could return in a couple of hours? No.14 They still have time to complete the task. No.15 Why can't we have the party this weekend instead of tomorrow? No.16 Again and again, he reminded himself to be strong. 5:19 Part C Answer a question about a conversation (6 items) No.1 Speaker 1: Hi there. I hate to disturb you. But do you happen to see Jaden? Speaker 2: Actually, I did. I saw him running after butterflies in our garden just a little while ago. Speaker 1: Oh my gosh. Thanks a lot. I hope he's still outside. He's still recovering from his fever. And Jaden's doctor said that he should stay indoors for another week. Question: Why should Jaden stay indoors? Answer: Recovering from his fever. No.2 Speaker 1: The traffic is unbelievable. I got caught in a huge traffic jam for 2 hours just a few blocks away from my office. Speaker 2: Did you miss your presentation? Speaker 1: Yes, I had to rearrange it. Question: Why did the man miss his presentation? Answer: A huge traffic jam. No.3 Speaker 1: Excuse me. Excuse me. Could you please turn down the volume of the music? It's 3 A.M. and I have school early tomorrow morning. Speaker 2: Oh no. I'm terribly sorry. I lost track of time. Speaker 1: Just try to be more careful next time. Question: Why was the man upset? Answer:The music was too loud at 3 A.M. No.4 Speaker 1: My landlady is raising the rent on my flat. I can't believe she'd do this when she hasn't fixed my bathroom faucet yet. Speaker 2: You should inform her that you won't pay the increase until she does the fixing. Speaker 1: Yeah, I should. I need to bring up that issue again soon. Question: What does the woman want the landlady to do? Answer: Fix the bathroom faucet. No.5 Speaker 1: Has Judy shown up yet? Speaker 2: Not yet, she phoned and informed that the train she was on broke down. She's waiting for the next train to arrive. Speaker 1: Oh, doesn't she drive to work? Speaker 2: She normally does. However, her husband had to use the car today. Question: How is Judy commuting to work today? Answer: By train. No.6 Speaker 1: There are a number of students in this class. I counted 30. Speaker 2: You're correct. I expected there would be fewer. Speaker 1: I hope that we'll manage to have productive discussion time. That appears to be an excessive number of people. Question: What are the speakers worried about? Answer: An excessive number of people. 9:16 Part D Answer questions about a passage (2 items) No.1 Kevin visited the store to pick up the photos he purchased online. The staff informed him that his order was ready. So he made the payment and brought the photos home. Upon arriving, he opened the packet only to discover that there were no images. The papers were all blank. He phoned the shop but there was no answer. Kevin returned to the store angrily to request for reprints of his photos. Question 1: What did Kevin purchase online? Question 2: What issue did he encounter with his purchase? Question 3: Why did Kevin decide to go back to the store? Answer1: Photos. Answer2: The photos were blank. Answer3: To request reprints of his photos. No.2 Sophia felt like a coffee, and it was her turn to buy beverages for everyone in the office. She used the lift down to the ground floor and went straight to the nearest coffee shop. There was a long line but she eventually got her order of 5 drinks. Upon returning to her office building, the lift was out of order. So she climbed 4 flights of stairs. Suddenly, she tripped upon entering the office door. All the drinks spilled on the floor and everyone paused. They were all in shock knowing that it was too late to help her. Question 1: Why did Sophia have to get everyone a drink? Question 2: Why did she take the stairs on her way back to the office? Question 3: Why did none of them receive their drink? 1. It was her turn to buy drinks. 2. The lift was broken. 3. She tripped and spilled the drinks. 11:29 Part E Retell a passage (2 items) No.1 Nicotine can be found in various products such as cigarettes, vaping devices, and chewing tobacco. People become addicted to nicotine due to its stimulating effect, which includes increased alertness and reduced stress. But human brains adapt to regular nicotine intake. If smokers suddenly quit all nicotine, then the body will experience symptoms of withdrawal such as irritability, anxiety, and intense cravings for smoking. Eventually, the body readjusts to a lack of nicotine. Though former smokers may find themselves still longing for nicotine at times, when they really need it. No.2 Two flatmates organized a barbecue party in their backyard. They invited all their friends and bought plenty of food and drinks. But when the day of the barbecue party came, the rain suddenly poured. The flatmates had to call off the outdoor gathering and ended up eating hamburgers for the rest of the week. 13:52 Part F Give your opinion (2 items) No. 1 Q. Do you prefer to be good at sports or good at music? Explain why. Beginner I prefer being good at sports because it helps me stay fit and active. Playing sports also allows me to socialize and make friends. While I appreciate music, I find more enjoyment and fulfillment in participating in physical activities. Intermediate Personally, I lean towards excelling in sports due to the physical and social benefits it offers. Engaging in sports not only keeps me physically fit but also fosters teamwork and camaraderie. Although I admire music and its artistic expression, the sense of accomplishment and community I derive from sports is unmatched. Advanced While both sports and music have their merits, I am inclined towards mastery in sports for several reasons. Firstly, the physical aspect of sports enhances my overall well-being and vitality. Secondly, the competitive nature of sports fosters discipline, resilience, and teamwork, qualities that are invaluable in various aspects of life. Although I appreciate the beauty of music, the holistic benefits and personal growth I experience through sports resonate with me more deeply. No. 2 Q. Explain two things that you can do to learn more about a new language. Beginner To learn a new language, you can practice speaking and listen to songs. First, speaking with people helps you learn new words. For example, you can talk with your friends. Second, listening to songs teaches you how to say words correctly. It is fun and easy to remember. These are good ways to learn a new language. Intermediate To learn a new language, two effective methods are practicing with native speakers and watching videos in that language. Practicing with native speakers helps you improve your pronunciation and learn commonly used phrases. For example, you can join a language exchange group. Watching videos, like movies or tutorials, helps you hear the correct pronunciation and learn grammar naturally. Both of these methods make learning more interactive and enjoyable. Advanced There are several strategies for learning a new language, but two of the most effective are engaging in conversation with native speakers and immersing yourself in media. Firstly, speaking with native speakers allows you to practice real-life communication, gain confidence, and understand cultural nuances. For instance, participating in language exchange programs or online chat groups can be very helpful. Secondly, consuming media such as films, podcasts, or news in the target language exposes you to authentic vocabulary, expressions, and accents. These methods not only build practical skills but also make the learning process enjoyable and engaging.
💡満点が解説、新形式の対策方法はこちら
thepast.jp/blog/versant-test-strategy/
00:00 Part A Give a short answer to the question (8 items)
No.1 Who delivers mails from the post office to your house? /mailman
No.2 Is a drama meant to be serious or humorous? /serious
No.3 Do people typically wrap presents in baskets or in boxes? /in boxes
No.4 What noise follows a lightning flash? /thunder
No.5 What place do we go to board a commercial airplane? /airport
No.6 Which planet is our home? /earth
No.7 How do we call a piece of cloth that represents a country and can be put on a pole? /flag
No.8 What happens when dust enters your nose? /sneeze
1:52 Part B Repeat the sentence (16 items)
No.1 I'd like to be transferred to her extension please.
No.2 Honestly speaking, I don't really understand.
No.3 Robert said he hadn't requested that specific product.
No.4 Could you grab some more soda when you're at the convenience store, please?
No.5 Your package should arrive shortly.
No.6 Luxury airlines are striving to attract more business travelers.
No.7 Did he text while I was out?
No.8 When will the winners be announced?
No.9 It's quite fun to go for a slow stroll along the river.
No.10 Have you scheduled your dental check-up yet?
No.11 Resolving issues becomes simpler if specific steps are followed.
No.12 If we listen to his advice, we may make a huge mistake.
No.13 Do you think you could return in a couple of hours?
No.14 They still have time to complete the task.
No.15 Why can't we have the party this weekend instead of tomorrow?
No.16 Again and again, he reminded himself to be strong.
5:19 Part C Answer a question about a conversation (6 items)
No.1
Speaker 1: Hi there. I hate to disturb you. But do you happen to see Jaden?
Speaker 2: Actually, I did. I saw him running after butterflies in our garden just a little while ago.
Speaker 1: Oh my gosh. Thanks a lot. I hope he's still outside. He's still recovering from his fever. And Jaden's doctor said that he should stay indoors for another week.
Question: Why should Jaden stay indoors?
Answer: Recovering from his fever.
No.2
Speaker 1: The traffic is unbelievable. I got caught in a huge traffic jam for 2 hours just a few blocks away from my office.
Speaker 2: Did you miss your presentation?
Speaker 1: Yes, I had to rearrange it.
Question: Why did the man miss his presentation?
Answer: A huge traffic jam.
No.3
Speaker 1: Excuse me. Excuse me. Could you please turn down the volume of the music? It's 3 A.M. and I have school early tomorrow morning.
Speaker 2: Oh no. I'm terribly sorry. I lost track of time.
Speaker 1: Just try to be more careful next time.
Question: Why was the man upset?
Answer:The music was too loud at 3 A.M.
No.4
Speaker 1: My landlady is raising the rent on my flat. I can't believe she'd do this when she hasn't fixed my bathroom faucet yet.
Speaker 2: You should inform her that you won't pay the increase until she does the fixing.
Speaker 1: Yeah, I should. I need to bring up that issue again soon.
Question: What does the woman want the landlady to do?
Answer: Fix the bathroom faucet.
No.5
Speaker 1: Has Judy shown up yet?
Speaker 2: Not yet, she phoned and informed that the train she was on broke down. She's waiting for the next train to arrive.
Speaker 1: Oh, doesn't she drive to work?
Speaker 2: She normally does. However, her husband had to use the car today.
Question: How is Judy commuting to work today?
Answer: By train.
No.6
Speaker 1: There are a number of students in this class. I counted 30.
Speaker 2: You're correct. I expected there would be fewer.
Speaker 1: I hope that we'll manage to have productive discussion time. That appears to be an excessive number of people.
Question: What are the speakers worried about?
Answer: An excessive number of people.
9:16 Part D Answer questions about a passage (2 items)
No.1
Kevin visited the store to pick up the photos he purchased online. The staff informed him that his order was ready. So he made the payment and brought the photos home. Upon arriving, he opened the packet only to discover that there were no images. The papers were all blank. He phoned the shop but there was no answer. Kevin returned to the store angrily to request for reprints of his photos.
Question 1: What did Kevin purchase online?
Question 2: What issue did he encounter with his purchase?
Question 3: Why did Kevin decide to go back to the store?
Answer1: Photos.
Answer2: The photos were blank.
Answer3: To request reprints of his photos.
No.2
Sophia felt like a coffee, and it was her turn to buy beverages for everyone in the office. She used the lift down to the ground floor and went straight to the nearest coffee shop. There was a long line but she eventually got her order of 5 drinks. Upon returning to her office building, the lift was out of order. So she climbed 4 flights of stairs. Suddenly, she tripped upon entering the office door. All the drinks spilled on the floor and everyone paused. They were all in shock knowing that it was too late to help her.
Question 1: Why did Sophia have to get everyone a drink?
Question 2: Why did she take the stairs on her way back to the office?
Question 3: Why did none of them receive their drink?
1. It was her turn to buy drinks.
2. The lift was broken.
3. She tripped and spilled the drinks.
11:29 Part E Retell a passage (2 items)
No.1
Nicotine can be found in various products such as cigarettes, vaping devices, and chewing tobacco. People become addicted to nicotine due to its stimulating effect, which includes increased alertness and reduced stress. But human brains adapt to regular nicotine intake. If smokers suddenly quit all nicotine, then the body will experience symptoms of withdrawal such as irritability, anxiety, and intense cravings for smoking. Eventually, the body readjusts to a lack of nicotine. Though former smokers may find themselves still longing for nicotine at times, when they really need it.
No.2
Two flatmates organized a barbecue party in their backyard. They invited all their friends and bought plenty of food and drinks. But when the day of the barbecue party came, the rain suddenly poured. The flatmates had to call off the outdoor gathering and ended up eating hamburgers for the rest of the week.
13:52 Part F Give your opinion (2 items)
No. 1
Q. Do you prefer to be good at sports or good at music? Explain why.
Beginner
I prefer being good at sports because it helps me stay fit and active. Playing sports also allows me to socialize and make friends. While I appreciate music, I find more enjoyment and fulfillment in participating in physical activities.
Intermediate
Personally, I lean towards excelling in sports due to the physical and social benefits it offers. Engaging in sports not only keeps me physically fit but also fosters teamwork and camaraderie. Although I admire music and its artistic expression, the sense of accomplishment and community I derive from sports is unmatched.
Advanced
While both sports and music have their merits, I am inclined towards mastery in sports for several reasons. Firstly, the physical aspect of sports enhances my overall well-being and vitality. Secondly, the competitive nature of sports fosters discipline, resilience, and teamwork, qualities that are invaluable in various aspects of life. Although I appreciate the beauty of music, the holistic benefits and personal growth I experience through sports resonate with me more deeply.
No. 2
Q. Explain two things that you can do to learn more about a new language.
Beginner
To learn a new language, you can practice speaking and listen to songs. First, speaking with people helps you learn new words. For example, you can talk with your friends. Second, listening to songs teaches you how to say words correctly. It is fun and easy to remember. These are good ways to learn a new language.
Intermediate
To learn a new language, two effective methods are practicing with native speakers and watching videos in that language. Practicing with native speakers helps you improve your pronunciation and learn commonly used phrases. For example, you can join a language exchange group. Watching videos, like movies or tutorials, helps you hear the correct pronunciation and learn grammar naturally. Both of these methods make learning more interactive and enjoyable.
Advanced
There are several strategies for learning a new language, but two of the most effective are engaging in conversation with native speakers and immersing yourself in media. Firstly, speaking with native speakers allows you to practice real-life communication, gain confidence, and understand cultural nuances. For instance, participating in language exchange programs or online chat groups can be very helpful. Secondly, consuming media such as films, podcasts, or news in the target language exposes you to authentic vocabulary, expressions, and accents. These methods not only build practical skills but also make the learning process enjoyable and engaging.