モックテスト 1(Second Edition)

Two businesswomen talking at a desk with a tablet in hand

Some interviewers ask a lot of follow-up questions

G.B.C. テストで役立つ最良の文法、議論、流暢さ、デリバリーを学習します。確固たる締めくくりにしましょう。

Introduction

In order to simulate a variety of G.B.C. test situations, your teacher will ask a variety of follow-up questions. Do your best to stay focused, even if you are surprised by a follow-up.

Each test has a different style. This is a follow-up-type lesson. 

Student goal:
Add enough information.

Try to preempt follow-up questions by adding the information in your answer. For example, when relevant, add when, where, why, how
(pre-empt = take action in order to prevent something from happening)

Teacher style:
Stay on one topic.

Use the follow-ups provided. Or, play the devil's advocate. Be nice! If your student is stressed, back off. 

Warn your student that you’ll interrupt them once in a while to ask them related follow-ups (clarify when, why or how). 

General guidelines

  • No need to try and win an Oscar. Just do your best to change your style.
  • Typically ask 3-5 questions in a burst, then give feedback. There should only be about 3 feedback sessions during a mock-test, unless you see a benefit of more or fewer.
  • Make up your own follow-up questions based on student answers. 
  • During feedback, pay special attention to the goal of the class. 

Ask the questions below; skip the ones you feel don't suit the lesson or the level. 

Remind your student that they need to relax and answer the questions as they would in business situations. 

Student-specific goal

Ideally, establish a customized goal for your student. View the most recent G.B.C. score sheet and find a low score that you can teach to. Otherwise, you can use the default of finishing strongly.

To finish strongly, as the lesson description says, you can instruct them: 

  • Use a concluding phrase for longer answers (So, to wrap up...; So, all in all...) 
    • Don't let them overuse these phrases.
  • Repeat the key claims through your answer, not just the opinion at the start. 
  • Use a descending tone to show confidence. 
Practice

Answer the questions your instructor has for you.