Table 1 Summary of the continuous task adopted in this study
S | Task description | Answer type |
|---|---|---|
1 | Understand the scene and situation | |
2 | Read two types of source texts | |
3 | Answer the question to read the outline of the two types of source texts | Multiple-choice (4 choices) |
4 | Answer the question to read the main points of the two types of source texts | Multiple-choice (3 choices) |
5 | State your position on each source text | Multiple-choice (2 choices) |
6 | Formulate and organize your own opinions, thoughts, and reasons | Essay style (in Japanese) |
7 | Connect the source texts with your ideas and state them logically in English | Essay style (in English) |