GCAS 2 戦略：スタートとエンディング

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Start and finish strongly

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GCASテストで効果的なスタートとエンディング方法を学びます。この方法は英語での回答や意見を述べる様々な場面でも役立ちます。

Introduction

Your teacher has a question for you. Answer it as you would in the GCAS.

Warm Up

Discuss your answer.

  • How do you feel about your beginning?
  • What about your ending?
Language

A. How to begin

  1. First, immediately show that you understand.
  • Respond immediately.

That's a good/interesting/tough/big question.

  • Repeat a keyword (not a sentence).

Q: Do you think your company has good leadership practices?
A: Good leadership? Hmm, well, yes. My company has... 

  • Say yes/no.
    • Simple questions can be answered immediately. 
  1. Then, give a clear claim (opinion).
  • Can be strong: 

I definitely think... 

  • Can be tentative/balanced:

I suppose...

I generally think that...

B. How to end

  1. Use a transition phrase. 
  • It's important to use a variety of phrases through the test.
  • Brainstorm a few different ones.

NOTE: For short answers, you don't need a full transition phrase. You can simply say something like, "So, [+ conclusion]", or "Anyway, [+ conclusion]".

  1. Clearly and simply restate or paraphrase your claims.

This should be short and simple—just a few words per claim.

Remember:

  • Don't repeat evidence or reasoning.
  • Don't introduce new ideas.
  • Don't repeat your introduction word-for-word. 
  1. Add a "so what?"

This gives the energy back to the interviewer, and it has a lot of impact. Here are some examples: 

  • Recommendation:

So, if you have the chance, you should definitely visit my hometown.

  • Wish/Hope:

So, I have a negative opinion of the economy in the long term, but, of course, I hope I'm wrong! 

  • Prediction:

So, solar power is going to be used more and more in the future. 

Practice

Now that you have learned how to begin and end powerfully, let's do some practice!