Eiken Grade 2 Study Guide

Achieve advanced English proficiency for academic and professional success

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Grade 2 Overview

Advanced English proficiency for high school graduation

Level

Advanced - High school graduation

Handle social issues and academic topics

Test Duration

Written: 85 minutes

Listening: Approx. 25 minutes

Vocabulary

~5,100 words

Academic and professional contexts

Test Format

Vocabulary & Grammar (20 questions)

Advanced vocabulary and sophisticated grammar

Dialogues (6 questions)

Discuss social and academic topics naturally

Reading (12 questions)

Analyze complex texts on various subjects

Writing (1 question)

Write 80-100 words with clear arguments and support

Listening (30 questions)

Understand detailed discussions and presentations

Advanced Vocabulary

Master these ~5,000 words for Grade 2

Academic & Formal Vocabulary

  • implement - to put a plan into action
    → Example: "The government plans to implement new environmental policies next year."
  • significant - important or notable
    → Example: "This discovery represents a significant breakthrough in medical research."
  • analyze - to examine in detail
    → Example: "Researchers analyzed the data to identify patterns."
  • demonstrate - to show or prove
    → Example: "The experiment demonstrates the effectiveness of the treatment."
  • comprehensive - complete and thorough
    → Example: "We need a comprehensive approach to solving this problem."

Global Issues

  • globalization - worldwide integration
    → Example: "Globalization has both economic benefits and cultural challenges."
  • inequality - unfair difference
    → Example: "Income inequality continues to widen in many countries."
  • initiative - a plan or action to solve a problem
    → Example: "The company launched a new sustainability initiative."
  • advocate - to publicly support
    → Example: "Many scientists advocate for stronger climate action."
  • infrastructure - basic physical systems
    → Example: "The country needs to invest in its transportation infrastructure."

Business & Economics

  • investment - money put into something for profit
    → Example: "The company made a major investment in renewable energy."
  • revenue - income from business activities
    → Example: "The firm's revenue increased by 15% this quarter."
  • competitive - involving rivalry
    → Example: "The market has become increasingly competitive."
  • fluctuate - to change irregularly
    → Example: "Oil prices tend to fluctuate based on global demand."
  • merger - combination of two companies
    → Example: "The merger created one of the largest tech companies."

Complex Grammar

Advanced structures for Grade 2

Advanced Conditionals (Third & Mixed)

Third conditional for unreal past, mixed for past/present connections

Examples:

  • ✓ If I had studied harder, I would have passed. (third: unreal past)
  • ✓ If she had taken the job, she would be living in Tokyo now. (mixed)
  • ✓ If we were more careful, this wouldn't have happened. (mixed)

Inversion for Emphasis

Inverting subject and verb for formal emphasis

Examples:

  • ✓ Never have I seen such a beautiful sunset. (negative adverb)
  • ✓ Not only did she win, but she also broke the record.
  • ✓ Had I known, I would have acted differently. (formal conditional)

Participle Clauses

Using -ing and -ed forms to connect ideas concisely

Examples:

  • ✓ Having finished the project, we celebrated. (time/cause)
  • ✓ Being tired, she decided to rest. (reason)
  • ✓ The results, published last year, were groundbreaking. (additional info)

Sample Essay

Grade 2 argumentative essay (80-100 words)

Topic: Should companies allow employees to work from home permanently?

I strongly believe that companies should offer permanent remote work options. Firstly, working from home significantly reduces commuting time, allowing employees to achieve better work-life balance and increased productivity. Moreover, companies can reduce overhead costs such as office space and utilities.

However, some argue that remote work hinders collaboration and company culture. While this concern is valid, modern technology provides effective communication tools that facilitate teamwork. Additionally, hybrid models can address these issues while maintaining flexibility. In conclusion, the benefits of permanent remote work outweigh the drawbacks, making it a worthwhile policy for progressive companies.

(95 words)

Essay Structure:

  • ✓ Thesis: Clear position from the start
  • ✓ Supporting Points: \"Firstly... Moreover...\" with specific examples
  • ✓ Counter-argument: \"However...\" acknowledge opposing view
  • ✓ Rebuttal: \"While this is valid...\" address counter-argument
  • ✓ Conclusion: Restate position with \"In conclusion...\"
  • ✓ Use advanced vocabulary and varied sentence structures