Eiken Grade 3 (2023-2)

  • 投稿カテゴリー:Eiken Grade 3

(1) A : Thanks for lending me this book. I really enjoyed it.

B:You can (               ) it if you like.

(2) I played soccer in the rain today, so my uniform is really (           ) now.

(3) A : I hear you run five kilometers every morning.
B: That’s not (           ). I usually only run three kilometers.

(4) Before I went to Japan last month, I got some good (           ) from my father. He told me to learn some simple Japanese words before my trip.

(5) It was snowing today, but Linda went out (             ) wearing warm gloves. Her hands became very cold.

(6) A:  Are you OK, Jim?

B : My finger (             ). I’m going to see the school nurse.

(7) Paul (     ) nine friends to his birthday party, but only six came. The other three were too busy.

(8)A : How often do you go skiing?
B: A (        ) of times a year. I usually go once in Niigata and once in Nagano.

(9) A: How was Lucy’s swimming race today?

B: She didn’t win, but she did her (         ). I’m proud of her.

(10) A : We need to clean our house before tonight’s dinner party.
B: Yeah. (         ) of all, let’s clean the living room. Then we can clean the kitchen and bathroom after that.

(11) Yuko’s father can speak a little Spanish. He lived in Spain for a (         ) when he was a child.

(12) Scott was only in Boston for one day, but he had time to look (         ) a famous art museum. He saw many beautiful paintings there.

(13)A : Is that building (          ) than Tokyo Tower?

B: I think so.

(14) A : Is Peter coming to the 5:00 p.m. meeting?
B: No. He has already (            ) home. He said he wasn’t feeling well.

(15) Yuriko has two brothers. She enjoys (          ) video games with them every weekend.

(16) Boy : I’m going swimming this weekend. Do you want to come with me?

Girl : Sorry, I’m really busy. (                  )

(17) Boy 1 : Merry Christmas! Have a nice winter vacation.

Boy 2 : (            ) Mike. See you next year.

(18) Son : It’s getting dark. (                  )
Mother : Yes, please. And close the curtains, too.

(19) Mother : How do you like your Chinese history class, Bobby?

Son : It’s really interesting. (                  )

(20) Father : Lucy, don’t run across the street. (         )

Daughter : Don’t worry, Dad. I won’t.

This Saturday’s Basketball Game

Brownsville Junior High School’s basketball team will have a big game this weekend. We want all students to come!

Place: Springfield Junior High School’s gym
Please ask your parents to take you to Springfield Junior High School. It’s far away, so they will have to drive there. They can put their car in the parking lot near the school. Then you have to walk five minutes from there to the front gate.

Time: 7:00 p.m.−8:30 p.m.
The game starts at 7:00 p.m., but please arrive before 6:30 p.m. The doors of the school will be closed until 6:00 p.m.

Let’s have fun!

E-mail

From: Kathy Ramirez

To: Alison Ramirez

Date: April 3

Subject: Party for Mark

Hey Alison,
Guess what? Mark is going to go to Hillside University to study for four years! I can’t believe our younger brother will go to such a good university. I was so surprised when I heard that news, but I know he studied hard and did well in high school. He says he’s going to study science. I’m planning a party for him this Saturday at Mom and Dad’s house. I’ll ask some of his friends to come, too. Can you help me to get ready for the party? It’ll start at 4:00 p.m., so I want you to arrive by 3:00 p.m. to clean our parents’ house with me. Of course, Mom and Dad will help, too. Also, could you make curry and rice and bring it to the party? It’s Mark’s favorite food, and he thinks your cooking is delicious.
Your sister,
Kathy

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From: Alison Ramirez

To: Kathy Ramirez

Date: April 3

Subject: Great news!

Hi Kathy,
That’s great news! I can’t believe Mark will go to university soon! He really wanted to go to a good university, so I’m sure he is very happy. I can help you to prepare for the party on Saturday. I have a singing lesson from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. After that, I’ll go to the supermarket and buy meat and vegetables, and then I’ll make curry and rice at my house. I’ll arrive at Mom and Dad’s house at 2:30 p.m. Then I can help you to clean the house.
See you on Saturday,
Alison

Saffron

Saffron is a spice* that is used for cooking in many countries around the world. It is made from small parts of a flower called a crocus. These parts are red, but food cooked with saffron is yellow. Many people think the taste is strong and delicious. Saffron is used to cook many kinds of food, such as rice, meat, and soup.

People in parts of Asia have used saffron when they cook for a long time. It has also been popular for hundreds of years in parts of southern Europe. Later, people in other places started using it, too. Many people used saffron for cooking, but some people used it for other things. It was given to sick people to help them to feel better, and people also used it to dye* clothes.

Making saffron isn’t easy. Usually, more than 150 crocus flowers must be collected to make one gram* of saffron. The flowers only grow for a few months in fall and winter. The flowers are weak, so people have to collect them with their hands. This takes a long time, so many people are needed to collect them. Also, the flowers should be collected early in the morning before the sun damages* them.

For these reasons, saffron is expensive. It is the most expensive spice in the world. In the past, it was more expensive than gold. However, people don’t need to use much of it when they cook because of its strong taste. Because of that, many people still buy saffron to use at home.

*spice: 香辛料

*dye: ~を染める

*gram: グラム

*damage: ~を傷つける