Eiken Pre-2
Writing
Eiken Basics
Let’s learn how to write short answers for Eiken! You will need six sentences:
Sentence 1: 【意見】 Opinion (I think…)
→Sentence 2: 【理由1】Reason 1 (First…)
→Sentence 3: 【具体例1】 Extra explanation
→Sentence 4: 【理由2】Reason 2 (Second, Also, In addition…)
→Sentence 5: 【具体例2】Extra explanation
Sentence 6 【結論】Repeat your Opinion (This is why I think…)
In total, you will need between 50 - 60 words.
【QUESTION】
Which do you think is better for people, borrowing books from libraries or buying
books at stores?
I think it is better for people to borrow books from libraries.
First, people can save money. Books cost money to buy, but it is free to borrow them
from libraries.
Second, people do not need a lot of space for books if they borrow them from libraries.
They can use the space in their homes for other things.
That is why I think it is better for people to borrow books from libraries.
= double space. New idea = new paragraph = double space to indent and show new paragraph!
1. Circle the introduction, the first reason and the second reason.
2. What words are used at the beginning of reason 1 and reason 2?
Plan your answer like this! Japanese OK!
【意見】
→【理由1】
→【具体例1】
→【理由2】
→【具体例2】
【結論】
For example…
【QUESTION】
Do you think students should read a newspaper more often?
【Model Answer】
I think that students should read a newspaper more often.
Plan like this use the points they give if you
need!
First, they can make it a habit to read everyday. For example,
【意見】読むべき their reading comprehension ability will increase.
→【理由1】活字を読む習慣ができる
Second, newspapers have a lot of useful information. For
→【具体例 1】読解力がつく instance, they can learn about the world.
→【理由2】知識が増える
That is why I think it is a good idea for students to read a
→【具体例 2】世界ついて知れる
newspaper.
【結論】読むべき
(Word count: 60)
Do you think it is good for people to use smartphones while studying?
Introduction: I think…/I don’t think…
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Reason 1: Why? First,...
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Reason 2: Another reason Why? Second,/Another reason…/In addition…
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Conclusion: That is why I think…
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Word count:______
Extra Practice Questions - Plan and Write
1. Many people do different kinds of volunteer work. Would you like to do some
volunteer work?
2. Do you think students should have more time to use computers at school?
3. Many people enjoy visiting different kinds of museums, such as science museums
and art museums. Do you often go to museums?
4. Do you think people will spend more money on cell phones in the future?
5. Do you think schools should have more sports activities for their students?
6. Today, many people enjoy buying and selling things at flea markets. Do you often go
to flea markets to buy things?
7. Do you think people will use electric cars in the future?
8. Today, people use the internet in many ways. Do you often use the internet?
9. Do you think more Japanese sports players will go abroad to play for foreign teams?
