AP Japanese Language and Culture Unit 1: Families in Different Societies Practice Exam

Assessment for Unit 1: Families in Different Societies

Estimated Time: 60 minutes

Exam Details

Questions: 34 total (30 multiple choice, 4 short answer)
Time: 60 minutes (recommended)
Topics Covered: Unit 1: Families in Different Societies
Format: Multiple Choice, Short Answer questions matching real exam difficulty
Scoring: Instant results with detailed explanations

A. Multiple-Choice Questions (30 Questions)

Select the one best answer for each question.

1. **1. [Skill: Interpretive Reading | Topic: 1.1]** Read the excerpt from a student blog post about family life in Japan. > "In my house, three generations live together: my grandparents, my parents, my younger brother, and me. My grandmother cooks most dinners, and my grandfather walks my brother to elementary school. My parents both work, so evenings are busy, but we try to eat together at least a few times a week. Living together means I can help my grandparents with technology, and they teach me traditions like how to greet relatives properly at New Year." Which of the following best states the main idea of the excerpt?

(A)Living in a multigenerational household shapes daily responsibilities and helps family members support one another.(B)New Year greetings are the most important tradition in Japanese households.(C)Parents in Japan do not have time to eat with their children during the week.(D)Grandparents in Japan usually dislike modern technology and avoid using it.

2. **2. [Skill: Interpretive Reading | Topic: 1.1]** Read the excerpt from a student blog post about family life in Japan. > "In my house, three generations live together: my grandparents, my parents, my younger brother, and me. My grandmother cooks most dinners, and my grandfather walks my brother to elementary school. My parents both work, so evenings are busy, but we try to eat together at least a few times a week. Living together means I can help my grandparents with technology, and they teach me traditions like how to greet relatives properly at New Year." Which detail from the excerpt best supports the idea that family roles are shared across generations?

(A)The student’s younger brother is in elementary school.(B)The grandparents take on tasks such as cooking and walking a child to school.(C)The family eats together a few times a week.(D)The student learns how to greet relatives properly at New Year.

Refer to the figure below.

3. **3. [Skill: Interpretive Viewing (Infographic) | Topic: 1.1]** A school club creates an infographic titled "How Students Stay Connected with Family." The infographic shows these results from a survey of 200 students: - 60%: "Group chat with family" (LINE or similar) - 20%: "In-person meals" (weekday dinners) - 15%: "Phone/video calls" (weekly) - 5%: "Letters/cards" (monthly) Based on the infographic, which statement is best supported by the data?

(A)Most students rely on social networking tools to communicate with family members.(B)Students prefer letters because they feel more formal and respectful.(C)In-person weekday dinners are the main way students connect with family.(D)Phone calls are never used because students only communicate by text.

4. **4. [Skill: Interpretive Reading | Topic: 1.1]** Read the social media post. > "This weekend we’re going back to my mother’s hometown because it’s Obon. My parents say it’s important to visit family graves and spend time with relatives we don’t see often. I’m also bringing my little cousin a small gift. Even though it takes a long train ride, my family says going together matters." Which of the following best expresses the main idea of the post?

(A)Seasonal traditions can strengthen family connections and reflect shared values, even when travel is inconvenient.(B)Train travel is the best way to visit relatives in Japan.(C)Gifts are required whenever someone visits a hometown.(D)People only spend time with relatives when they have a long weekend.

5. 1. [Skill: 1.A.2 | Topic: 1.2] Read the excerpt from a Japanese student’s blog about their family. 「うちは三世代同居です。両親は共働きなので、平日の夕方は祖母が弟の宿題を見てくれます。私は部活がある日、夕食の後片づけを手伝います。週末は家族みんなで近所のスーパーに買い物に行くことが多いです。」 Which of the following is a supporting detail stated in the excerpt?

(A)The student’s grandmother helps the younger brother with homework on weekday evenings.(B)The student’s parents prefer not to cook on weekends.(C)The student usually eats dinner alone because of club activities.(D)The family travels to another city every weekend to shop.

6. 2. [Skill: 1.A.3 | Topic: 1.2] Read the transcript of a conversation between two friends. A: 「お盆、どうする？」 B: 「家族でおじいちゃんの家に行くよ。まず駅でおみやげを買ってから、バスで向かう予定。」 A: 「着いたら何するの？」 B: 「最初にみんなでお墓参りして、それから夕飯を食べるんだ。」 According to the conversation, what will B do first after arriving at the grandfather’s house area?

(A)Eat dinner with the family(B)Visit the grave with everyone(C)Buy souvenirs at the station(D)Take the bus to the grandfather’s house

7. 3. [Skill: 3.A.1 | Topic: 1.2] Read the city announcement. 「市立子育て支援センター　 0〜3歳のお子さんと保護者のための交流スペース。育児相談（無料）・絵本の読み聞かせ・親子体操。平日 9:00〜16:00　予約不要」 Who is the intended audience for this announcement?

(A)High school students looking for part-time jobs(B)Parents or guardians raising infants and toddlers(C)Elderly residents who want to volunteer at schools(D)Tourists who need information about local transportation

8. 4. [Skill: 4.A.2 | Topic: 1.2] You see a social media post about family group chats. Use the context to infer the meaning of the underlined word. 「うちの家族のグループチャットは便利だけど、母が送った長いメッセージにみんなが『既読』をつけたのに返事がなくて、母は『また既読スルー？』って少しイライラしてた。」 In this context, what does 「既読スルー」 most likely mean?

(A)Turning off notifications so you do not receive messages(B)Reading a message but not replying to it(C)Deleting a chat group by mistake(D)Sending a message to the wrong person

9. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 1.3] You receive the following text chat from a Japanese friend: 友だち：来週、家族でおばあちゃんの家に行くんだ。お盆だから親せきも集まるよ。そっちは最近、家族で何かした？ Which reply best maintains the conversation in an appropriate casual register, provides relevant information, and includes a natural follow-up question?

(A)いいね！親せきが集まるとにぎやかそう。うちはこの前、父の誕生日で家族で外食したよ。そっちはおばあちゃんの家で何する予定？(B)承知しました。貴家ご一同のご予定は誠に結構でございます。私の家族は特に何もしておりません。(C)へえ。お盆っていつ？知らない。ところで、昨日の数学の宿題、答え教えて。(D)うん。家族としました。あなたはおばあさんの家に行きます。私は行きません。

10. [Skill: 2A | Topic: 1.3] Read the text chat excerpt: 友だち：週末、部屋をかたづけなきゃ。いとこが泊まりに来るから。 Based on context, what does かたづけなきゃ most likely mean?

(A)I have to clean up / tidy up(B)I have to borrow money(C)I have to leave early(D)I have to cook dinner

11. [Skill: 1B | Topic: 1.3] You are texting a classmate in Japan who helped you prepare for a school event. You want to say “Thanks for your hard work today; see you tomorrow” in a culturally authentic way. Which message is most appropriate for a casual text chat?

(A)本日はご協力いただき、誠にありがとうございました。明日もよろしくお願い申し上げます。(B)今日はおつかれ！手伝ってくれてありがとう。じゃ、また明日ね。(C)あなたは今日、とても疲れています。明日、私はあなたに会います。(D)了解。明日。

12. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 1.3] You receive this text chat: 友だち：最近、バイトが増えてさ、家のこと手伝う時間があんまりないんだ。でも、うちでは「家族なんだから協力して」ってよく言われる。 Which reply best shows comprehension, responds with relevant information, and asks an appropriate follow-up question?

(A)そっか、大変だね。バイト増えると時間きついよね。家ではどんなこと手伝ってって言われるの？(B)おめでとう！バイトが増えたなら、家族は何も言わないはずだよ。ところで、旅行の写真送って。(C)家族なんだから協力してって、つまり家を出たほうがいいって意味だよね？(D)わかりません。もう一度、英語で言ってください。

13. [Skill: 5.A.7 | Topic: 1.4] Stimulus (guided conversation excerpt): Aki: 週末、家で何してたの？ You: えっと…家族の手伝いをしました。 Aki: へえ、いいね！具体的に何を手伝ったの？ You: すみません、今の「具体的に」って、どういう意味ですか。 Aki: 「くわしく」っていう意味だよ。 Which of the following is the best next response for “You” that both maintains the conversation and provides relevant information in a culturally appropriate way?

(A)あ、そういうことですね。じゃあ、くわしく言うと、妹の宿題を見たり、夕ごはんの後片づけを手伝ったりしました。あきさんは週末、家で何をしましたか。(B)具体的には分かりません。とにかく、家族は大変です。もう話したくないです。(C)「具体的に」は知っています。だから、説明はいりません。ところで、学校は好きですか。(D)私は手伝いをします。私は手伝いをします。私は手伝いをします。

14. [Skill: 6.A.5 | Topic: 1.4] Stimulus (draft message for a written exchange): You are writing to your Japanese teacher to explain why you cannot attend after-school club today. The reason is a family responsibility (you must pick up your younger brother). Which message is most appropriate in register and content for the intended audience (a teacher) and provides relevant supporting detail?

(A)先生、今日部活ムリ。弟迎えに行くから。じゃ。(B)山田先生いつもお世話になっております。申し訳ありませんが、本日、家庭の都合で部活動に参加できません。弟を迎えに行く必要があるためです。次回は参加できるようにしますので、よろしくお願いいたします。 (C)先生、今日部活に行けません。弟を迎えに行きます。以上。(D)山田へ。今日は家庭の理由で部活に行かない。あなたは分かるはずだ。

15. [Skill: 5.A.7 | Topic: 1.4] Stimulus (guided conversation excerpt): Kana: 夏休み、アルバイトする予定ある？ You: うん。でも、たまに妹の子どもを…えっと……。 Kana: 妹の子どもを？ You cannot remember the word “babysit.” Which response best uses a communication strategy (circumlocution/paraphrasing) to maintain the spoken exchange naturally?

(A)すみません、英語で言うと babysit です。(B)妹の子どものめんどうを見たり、いっしょに遊んだりしないといけないんだ。(C)分からないから、もうやめよう。(D)子どもは子どもです。妹は妹です。

Refer to the figure below.

16. [Skill: 5.B.3 | Topic: 1.4] [Image Cue]: Bar chart, "Weekly Time Spent on Household Chores by Family Member". X-axis: Family member (Mother, Father, High school student). Two sets of bars for each member labeled "Japan" and "U.S.". Data points (hours/week): - Mother: Japan 12, U.S. 10 - Father: Japan 3, U.S. 6 - High school student: Japan 2, U.S. 4 Key trend: In Japan, mothers do the most chores; fathers and students do fewer compared with the U.S., where fathers and students contribute more. Based on the chart, which statement is the most accurate and best demonstrates comparative language appropriate for discussing family roles in different societies?

(A)アメリカでは、お母さんがいちばん家事をしません。(B)日本では、お父さんはアメリカのお父さんほど家事をしないが、お母さんはアメリカのお母さんより少し多く家事をしている。(C)日本とアメリカでは、家事の時間はまったく同じだ。(D)日本では、高校生はお母さんより家事をする。

17. **1.** [Skill: 1A (Interpretive Reading) | Topic: 1.5] A student reads the following excerpt from a report about families in Japan: > In recent decades, Japan has seen a steady increase in one-person and two-person households, while three-generation households have become less common. Researchers cite later marriage, longer life expectancy, and economic pressure on younger adults as key factors. Local governments have responded by expanding after-school care and community centers to support working parents. Which of the following best explains how the information in the excerpt connects to Japanese culture and an interdisciplinary phenomenon?

(A)It shows how demographic and economic trends are reshaping family structures in Japan and leading to new community-based support systems.(B)It suggests that Japanese families generally reject tradition, so schools are replacing parents as the primary caregivers.(C)It proves that three-generation households in Japan were never common, so current household patterns represent continuity rather than change.(D)It argues that social customs in Japan are unaffected by economic conditions because family roles are determined mainly by pop culture.

18. **2.** [Skill: 3A (Presentational Writing) | Topic: 1.5] A student is preparing a compare-and-contrast essay about **how grandparents participate in childcare** in Japan and in the student’s own community. Which thesis statement is the MOST effective for a compare-and-contrast essay (clear claim + criteria for comparison)?

(A)Grandparents help with childcare in Japan, and grandparents also help with childcare in my community.(B)Although grandparents play meaningful roles in childcare in both Japan and my community, the degree of daily involvement and the expectations tied to work schedules and living arrangements often differ.(C)Childcare is important because children need support, and families should spend more time together.(D)Japan is different from my community because Japanese culture values family, but my community does not value family as much.

19. **3.** [Skill: 3A (Presentational Writing) | Topic: 1.5] A student is writing a compare-and-contrast essay in Japanese about **family celebrations**. The student wants a cohesive transition that clearly signals contrast between Japan and the student’s community. Which transition is BEST to introduce a contrast?

(A)そのため、日本では家族が集まることが多いです。(B)たとえば、日本ではお正月に親せきが集まります。(C)一方、私の住んでいる地域では、家族が集まる時期や集まり方が少し違います。(D)それに、日本では行事の前に準備をします。

20. **4.** [Skill: 2A (Interpersonal Writing) | Topic: 1.5] A student is writing a semi-formal email in Japanese to a teacher to explain a family-related absence. Which option demonstrates the MOST appropriate written conventions (register, culturally authentic expression, and standard orthography/punctuation)?

(A)やあ先生、あした家族の用事で学校いけない。ごめん！(B)田中先生へ。わたしはあした、そふのびょういんについていくので、学校を休みます。よろしく。(C)田中先生お世話になっております。明日、祖父の通院に付き添うため、欠席いたします。どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。(D)たなかせんせい、あしたはそふのつういんでけっせきします。よろしくおねがいします

21. 1. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 1.6] A student is preparing a presentational cultural comparison about family life in Japan and the student’s community. The student wants to add a precise, culturally authentic term to describe “three generations living together” in Japan. Which option best completes the sentence with accurate, culturally appropriate vocabulary? Sentence: 「日本では、（　　　）の家庭もよくあります。祖父母と親と子どもが同じ家で生活します。」

(A)三世代同居(B)大家族旅行(C)一人暮らし(D)家族会議

22. 2. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 1.6] A student is recording a cultural comparison and wants to add a clear contrast and a complex sentence to connect two ideas about independence after high school. Which option best completes the sentence to create a coherent comparison in an appropriate formal register? Sentence: 「私の国では、十八歳になると親から離れて暮らす人が多いです。（　　　）、日本では大学に通っている間、実家から通う人も少なくありません。」

(A)だから(B)たとえば(C)一方で(D)それに

23. 3. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 1.6] During a presentational cultural comparison, a student forgets the word 「おこづかい」 (allowance) but wants to maintain the flow by paraphrasing. Which option is the best circumlocution to express the idea accurately in Japanese? Target idea: “In many families, parents give children a small amount of money each month to use freely.”

(A)親は子どもに、毎月、自由に使っていい少しのお金をあげることがあります。(B)親は子どもに、毎月、宿題を自由に決めさせることがあります。(C)子どもは毎月、家族にお金を払わなければなりません。(D)親は子どもに、毎月、銀行で口座を作らせることがあります。

24. 4. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 1.6] A student is practicing a presentational cultural comparison and notices a grammar issue that affects clarity. The student wants to self-correct while keeping the meaning: “Rather than saying that Japanese families are ‘bigger,’ it’s more accurate to say that family relationships are often closer.” Which revision best corrects the underlined part? Sentence: 「日本では、家族が**多いより**、家族のつながりが強いと言えると思います。」

(A)多いより(B)多いから(C)多いそうで(D)多いというより

25. **1. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 1.7]** A student is writing an email to their teacher about a family obligation. **Email excerpt (Japanese):** 「田中先生、おはようございます。来週の発表ですが、祖母の病院に付き添うことになってしまいました。金曜日までに原稿を出せないかもしれません。＿＿＿＿＿。よろしくお願いいたします。佐藤」 Which option best completes the blank in a way that uses an appropriate register and clearly makes a polite request?

(A)すみませんが、提出を月曜日にしていただけないでしょうか。(B)ごめん、月曜に出してもいい？(C)だから、月曜に出すね。(D)まあ、月曜に出せると思う。

26. **2. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 1.7]** Read the excerpt. **Excerpt (Japanese):** 「日本では、家族の中で年上の人を立てることが大切だと言われることがあります。たとえば、祖父が『もう帰ろう』とおっしゃったら、みんなが合わせます。さらに、親戚の集まりでは、初めて会う人でも『よろしくお願いします』と言って丁寧にあいさつします。」 In this excerpt, what is the function of the connector **「さらに」**?

(A)It introduces an additional example that supports the previous idea.(B)It signals a contrast with the previous statement.(C)It indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.(D)It introduces a conclusion or summary of the excerpt.

27. **3. [Skill: 3A | Topic: 1.7]** A student is writing a formal self-introduction in Japanese for a scholarship application. They want to include one sentence about their parents’ jobs. Which sentence best demonstrates appropriate writing systems (kana/kanji), standard written conventions, and a consistent formal tone?

(A)父は銀行で働いており、母は看護師です。(B)お父さんはぎんこうではたらいて、お母さんはかんごしだ。(C)父わ銀行で働いており、母は看護師だ。(D)父は銀行で働いている、母は看護師です。

28. [Skill: 1A | Topic: 1.8] Read the excerpt from a Japanese online article. --- 先月から、会社が週に二回の在宅勤務を試験的に始めました。通勤時間が減って、夕食を家族と一緒に食べる回数が増えました。一方で、子どもの宿題を見たり、家のことをしたりする時間も増えて、仕事と家庭の切り替えが難しい日もあります。それでも、電気の使用量を減らす取り組み（節電）にもつながり、家族全体で生活を見直すきっかけになりました。 --- Which of the following best states the author’s main point?

(A)Working from home has increased family time but also created new challenges in separating work and home responsibilities.(B)Working from home is unsuccessful because children prevent adults from completing their work.(C)Reducing electricity use is impossible unless families stop eating dinner together.(D)Commuting is essential for maintaining a healthy family life.

Refer to the figure below.

29. [Skill: 1B | Topic: 1.8] Use the graph described below to answer the question. [Image Cue]: Bar graph, "Where Families Choose to Travel During a 3-Day Holiday". X-axis: Destination type (Within own prefecture, Other prefecture, Overseas, Stayed home). Y-axis: Percent of families (%). Data: Within own prefecture 38%, Other prefecture 42%, Overseas 6%, Stayed home 14%. Key trend: Most families travel domestically; overseas travel is very low. Based on the data, which inference is best supported about family travel patterns?

(A)Families are more likely to travel domestically than internationally during short holidays.(B)Families prefer overseas travel because it provides the best educational experience for children.(C)Most families stay home during short holidays to reduce transportation emissions.(D)Families travel within their own prefecture more than they travel to other prefectures.

30. [Skill: 1C | Topic: 1.8] Read the excerpt from a Japanese community newsletter. --- 市役所では、子育て世帯の負担を軽くするために、来年度から「リユース制服バンク」を始めます。中学校の制服や体操服を集め、必要な家庭に無料または低価格で提供します。家庭の出費を減らすだけでなく、衣類の廃棄を減らし、資源を大切にすることも目的です。受け取りには事前予約が必要です。 --- Which detail is explicitly stated in the announcement?

(A)Families must reserve in advance to receive items.(B)Only high-income families are eligible to use the program.(C)The program will provide new uniforms purchased by the city.(D)The main goal is to increase clothing sales at local stores.

B. Short Answer Questions (4 Questions)

Answer all parts of each question. Answers must be in essay form. Outlines or lists alone are not acceptable.

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