N3Chapter 64Unit 6 · Natural and Integrated Japanese

N3 Integrated Capstone

Learning objectives

  • Select grammar from meaning, source, control, and register.
  • Read practical and argumentative texts under a time target.
  • Follow a spoken decision and produce a coherent N3-level response.
N3 context
This capstone measures integration rather than pattern recognition. Complete each task before revealing answers. Record which errors come from vocabulary, grammar connection, nuance, reference tracking, or time pressure; that diagnosis should guide your next review cycle.
Vocabulary語彙
6 terms

  • 総合

    そうごう

    noun

    integrated; comprehensive

  • 根拠

    こんきょ

    noun

    basis; evidence

  • 修正

    しゅうせい

    noun

    correction; revision

  • 振り返る

    ふりかえる

    verb

    to reflect; review

  • 弱点

    じゃくてん

    noun

    weak point

  • 継続

    けいぞく

    noun

    continuation

A capstone score is a diagnosis, not a label

Separate careless errors from systematic gaps. Review the chapter connected to each repeated error, then retake the relevant task with new examples rather than memorising the answer.

1. Production challenge

N3 production練習

Write your answer first. The model is one natural possibility, not the only correct response.

  1. 1.Your workplace introduced a new rule. Explain the external decision, the rule now in force, and one effort you will make.

  2. 2.Recommend a balanced study method using one concession and one qualified judgement.

  3. 3.Report evidence and draw a conclusion about a recent change in your area.

2. Timed reading

Reading practice読解

Trial bicycle-sharing programme

public report

Target: 7 minutes
市は昨年、駅周辺の交通を改善するために、自転車を共同で利用できるサービスを試験的に始めた。利用記録を調査した結果、平日の朝と夕方に利用が集中していることが分かった。通勤に便利だという意見が多い一方で、返却場所に自転車が一台も残っていない場合があるという不満も出ている。市は利用者が多い時間に自転車を移動させることを考えているが、人件費が増えるため、すぐ実施できるとは限らない。そこで、まず返却場所の数を増やし、その結果を見てから本格的な対策を決めることになった。つまり、サービスを続ける方針は変わらないものの、運営方法についてはまだ検討が必要だということだ。
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試験的（しけんてき）
on a trial basis
人件費（じんけんひ）
personnel cost
本格的（ほんかくてき）
full-scale
  1. What did the usage records show?
  2. Why may bicycles not be moved immediately?
  3. What will the city do first?
  4. What remains undecided?

3. Listening decision

Listening rehearsal聴解

Revising a community event

Listen twice. On the first pass, identify the problem; on the second, identify the final arrangement.

Listen before opening the transcript.
  1. Why do the speakers reject the park?
  2. What is the final arrangement?
  3. What action must happen today?
Key takeawaysまとめ
  • 1N3 control comes from identifying agency, evidence, source, register, condition, and paragraph function.
  • 2Practical comprehension requires tracking the final action and every restriction—not translating every word.
  • 3Use errors to select a focused review unit, then practise the same relationship in a new context.

Final Knowledge Check

Practice Quiz
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The organisation decided that the event will move online: オンラインで行う＿＿。