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A famous medical researcher will [4] the global threat of drug resistance during a speech this afternoon.

Scientists are feeling [1] about a new drug that has been effective against one of the new superbugs.

A. A new Japanese exchange student, Mr. Minami (M), is talking with Mr. Brown (B). (4)   M: レイクアリスで、いっしょにおよぎませんか。 B: えっ、レイクアリスで[1]よ。 (2) M: えっ、どうしてですか。 B: わにが[2]。(2)

A. Mary and Takeshi are talking in the classroom. (3)   1. Mary lends her new pen to Takeshi.      [1] 2. Takeshi and Mary will meet at lunch time.      [2] 3. Both Mary and Takeshi will have quizzes today.      [3]

B. Ms. Suzuki (S) asks Mr. Tanaka (T) what he is doing this weekend. (3)   S: 田中さん、 今しゅうのしゅうまつ、なにをしますか。 T: 私はとしょかん[1]、本[2] 、べんきょうします。(3) S: そうですか。

Grammar – Fill in the blank Using the new grammar patterns and expression of Lesson 6. Complete the following dialogues by filling in appropriate words and particles while looking at the pictures or cues carefully. (Total 7pts)

1. Where is the restaurant? Select its location. (1)   [1]

Listening Listen to the conversation choose “True” if the following information is correct. If the information is not correct, choose “False.” (Total 7pts.)

2. Answer the questions about the restaurant. (4) Choose “True” if the information is correct. If the information is not correct, choose “False”.   1. The chef at the restaurant studied Japanese at college .      [1] 2. Mr. Hayashi sometimes talks with the chef in Chinese.      [2] 3. Mr. Hayashi’s favorite restaurant is small but clean.      [3] 4. Not many students go there because it’s a little expensive.      [4]

B. Prof. Yamashita and Mary Hart are talking about Mary’s host family. (1×4)   1. Mary’s host parents are mean.      [1] 2. Mary cannot bring any friends to the host family’s house.      [2] 3. House rules are tough for Mary because she is a college student (from the US).      [3] 4. Prof. Yamashita suggests to Mary that she should discuss house rules with Mr./Mrs. Yamada.      [4]