レッスンを予約する
Step 1
Read the Article
Read the article to understand the main idea.
記事を読んで、おおよその内容をつかみましょう。
Over 800 people linked to TOEIC cheating
At least 803 people cheated on the TOEIC test recently. The TOEIC office shared this news on July 7.
Wang Likun, a 27-year-old student from Kyoto University, was arrested. He took the test while pretending to be someone else. He was also arrested in May for using a fake ID.
He took the test to get a high score for others. He wore a mask and used a small microphone to help others.
After this, an investigation began. They checked tests from May 2023 to June this year.
They found 803 people who used Wang’s address or a similar one. These people had their scores canceled and accounts closed.
The TOEIC test is popular in Japan. It is needed for some jobs and schools. It checks English used in business and daily life. A perfect score on the test is 990.
(The Japan Times)
Step 2
Check the Vocabulary and Phrases
Check the following vocabulary and phrases.
以下の単語やフレーズの発音、意味、使い方を確認しましょう。
cheating
不正行為
Dishonest behavior to gain an advantage
The student was caught cheating during the final exam.
その学生は期末試験中にカンニングをしているところを見つかりました。
at least
少なくとも
Used to show that a number, amount, or degree is not less than a certain value.
You should sleep for at least seven hours to stay healthy.
健康を保つためには、少なくとも7時間は睡眠をとるべきです。
arrest
逮捕する
To seize someone by legal authority, typically because they are suspected of a crime
The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
警察はその男を車を盗んだ疑いで逮捕しました。
pretend
ふりをする
To behave as if something is true when it is not, especially to deceive or give a false impression
The children pretended to be pirates searching for treasure.
子どもたちは宝物を探す海賊のふりをしました。
investigation
捜査
The process of legal or official examination to find out the facts about a crime or suspicious event
The police started an investigation to find the truth about the case.
警察は事件の真相を突き止めるために調査を始めました。
Step 3
Comprehension Questions
Answer the following questions based on the article.
理解度問題に挑戦しましょう。
Why did 803 people lose their TOEIC scores?
Why did Wang cheat on the TOEIC test?
Step 4
Discussion
Share your opinions on the following questions.
以下の質問について、自分の考えを述べてみましょう。
Have you ever taken an English test like TOEIC?
Why do you think people want to get a high score on tests like TOEIC?
When you were in school, what would happen if someone cheated on a test?
How do you feel about people who cheat?
What is the best way to stop cheating on tests?