Questions & Quick Responses - Part A:F - Society/Current Affairs

Who is the Prime Minister of Japan?

• The Prime Minister of Japan is Sanae Takaichi.

• He is the president.

• The Japan Prime Minister is Ms. Takaichi.

• All answers are correct.

Which party won the most seats in the last election?

• The LDP did.

• The most seats were at the convention. There was a big party after the event.

• The LDP won the most seats in the last election.

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Where is the government based?

• The government based is in Tokyo.

• It is a base in Tokyo.

• It's based in Tokyo.

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Are you concerned about unemployment?

• Yes, I'm not.

• Everybody wants unemployment.

• No, because the unemployment rate is very low in Japan.

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Which is the strongest industry in Japan?

• The manufacturing industry is the strongest.

• Japan's industry is strong.

• The Japan industry is automotive strong.

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What is the biggest problem for Japan?

• Old people problem is the biggest.

• Japan doesn't have any problems.

• The declining birth rate is the biggest problem.

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Are you interested in international news?

• Yes, I am.

• No, I'm not.

• Yes, I'm especially interested in the balance of trade.

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Is the Japanese economy improving?

• Sometimes the improving is economy.

• It has been improving little by little.

• The economy has been relatively flat in recent years.

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Do you think bullying is a problem in Japanese schools?

• Yes, there are many bulls in Japanese schools.

• It has been getting worse, partly due to social media.

• Yes. But it's often outside of class. Cyber-bullying has become a big problem.

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What do you think about the standard of English education in Japan?

• It's OK, but there is room for improvement.

• Reading and writing is fine, but students need more speaking practice.

• It's not as good as in most European countries.

• All answers are correct.