This practice set is based on the article:
“Support for Foreign Graduates from Japanese Vocational Schools (EN)”
(link to original article)
These exercises help you prepare for job hunting in Japan, visa procedures, and JLPT-related communication.
Level: TOEIC 650–800 / IELTS 5.5–6.5
Reading Comprehension（読解問題）
Choose the best answer.
Q1. What is the main purpose of the original article?
A. To explain the university system
B. To help foreign graduates with job hunting and visa procedures
C. To promote tourism programs
D. To compare education systems
Q2. What mistake do many foreign students make after graduation?
A. Applying for too many jobs
B. Not preparing early enough
C. Changing visa too late
D. Prioritizing hobbies over interviews
Q3. What does the “Designated Activities (18 months) Visa” allow?
A. Changing schools freely
B. Limited job-hunting period
C. Automatic employment
D. Only for PhD students
Q4. Which support is NOT included in EFK services?
A. Visa consultation
B. JLPT study planning
C. Guaranteed job placement
D. Resume checking
Q5. Why is preparing a resume early important?
A. Japanese employers prefer handwritten forms
B. Job interviews start earlier than expected
C. Word document skills are required by immigration
D. Resumes must be submitted monthly
Vocabulary Practice（語彙問題）
Match the words with their meanings.
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eligibility
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renewal
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submission
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misunderstanding
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employment conditions
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documentation
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stay period
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application process
A. 書類提出
B. 申請手続き
C. 誤解
D. 在留期間
E. 書類一式
F. 資格要件
G. 雇用条件
H. 更新
Grammar & Structure（文法・構文）
Q1. Rewrite using “because of”.
Many students fail to renew their visa on time. They do not understand the required documents.
→ ___________________________________________
Q2. Combine using “even though”.
Some students have N2. They still struggle during interviews.
→ ___________________________________________
Q3. Choose the correct answer.
A. Students should / must check their visa expiration date.
B. You don’t have to / must not work more than 28 hours.
C. Companies might / will reject incomplete resumes.
Writing Task（ライティング練習）
Task: 60–80 words
Write about your biggest concern after graduating from a Japanese vocational school.
Use two expressions below:
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“I am worried that…”
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“My goal is to…”
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“I need to make sure…”
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“In order to succeed…”
Speaking / Role-play（スピーキング練習）
Scenario A： Visa Consultation
Student: “I’m not sure which visa I should apply for.”
You: Provide a short, clear answer.
Scenario B： Job Interview Practice
Interviewer: “Why do you want to work in Japan?”
You: Answer in 20–30 seconds.
Mini Test（10 Questions）
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Maximum part-time hours per week?
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The Designated Activities visa allows ________.
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A resume should be prepared ________.
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Students feel lost because rules are ________.
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JLPT planning is part of EFK’s ________.
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A common mistake: misunderstanding ________.
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Working 28+ hours can cause ________.
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To stay in Japan, the job must be ________.
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“Documentation” means ________.
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EFK’s goal: help students avoid ________.
Answer Key
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