1. According to the passage, how can students focus on their studies?
2. Now, please look at the picture and describe the situation. You have 20 seconds to prepare. Your story should begin with the sentence on the card. [20 seconds] Please begin.
3. Do you think schools should have longer holidays?
   Yes → Why?
   No → Why not?
4. In the US, it is common for students to use calculators in class. Do you think using calculators is a good idea?
   Yes → Why?
   No → Why not?

Nick's answers:

1. By leaving their phones outside class each day.
2. One day, Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka were having dinner with their children. Mrs. Tanaka said, "You are always looking at your phones!" The next day, Mr. and Mrs. Tanaka were driving in their car. Mrs. Tanaka said she wanted to get out of the city. That weekend, the family was climbing a mountain. Mrs. Tanaka was happy because she could spend time with her children without phones.
3. Yes. Longer holidays give students time to rest and spend time with family. Students can also try new hobbies and activities outside of school.
4. Yes. Calculators help students check their answers are correct. Also, they are faster for difficult problems.