Eiken Speaking: Narration of Pictures Questions and Answers

Question 1

In the Eiken picture narration task, what is the most important objective for the test-taker?

Accepted Answer

To create a cohesive and logical story that connects all the pictures.

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To describe every single detail visible in each of the pictures.

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To use as many complex vocabulary words and grammatical structures as possible.

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To speak for the entire duration of the allotted time, even if it means repeating information.

Question 2

Scenario: The first picture shows a young woman looking at a wilting, sad-looking plant on her desk. The second picture shows her at a library, reading a book about gardening. Which sentence best connects these two pictures in a narration?

Accepted Answer

One day, a woman was sad because her plant was dying. To find a solution, she went to the library to research how to care for it.

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First, the woman had a plant. Next, she went to the library because she likes books.

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The woman was at her desk and then she was at the library.

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The plant was not healthy. The woman read a book with a green cover.

Question 3

When narrating a four-panel story, which of the following transitional phrases is most appropriate for moving from the third picture to the fourth and final picture?

Accepted Answer

Finally,

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For example,

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Meanwhile,

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On the other hand,

Question 4

Which of the following is considered a poor strategy during the one-minute preparation time before the narration begins?

Accepted Answer

Trying to write down and memorize a complete, word-for-word script.

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Identifying the main character and the overall plot.

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Thinking of key vocabulary, like verbs and adjectives, for each picture.

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Planning the story's beginning, the development of the problem, and the final resolution.

Question 5

While it is important to describe the actions in the pictures, a high-scoring narration also includes inferences about the characters. Which of the following is the best example of an inference?

Accepted Answer

The boy was probably feeling lonely, so he was happy when his parents gave him a puppy.

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The man is wearing a blue jacket and holding a map.

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The picture shows a dog sitting next to a boy.

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In the background, there are two trees and a house.

Question 6

In general, what is the most appropriate and commonly used verb tense for telling the main story in the Eiken picture narration task?

Accepted Answer

Simple past tense (e.g., 'The man opened the door.')

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Future tense (e.g., 'The man will open the door.')

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Present perfect tense (e.g., 'The man has opened the door.')

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Simple present tense (e.g., 'The man opens the door.')