I will check your pronunciation.
people
人々
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wish(es)
願い
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souvenir
みやげ物
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instrument
楽器
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college
大学
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Tutor: | What is this? |
Student: | It is an ema. You can write your wishes on one side. |
Tutor: | I see, that is interesting. Is it a souvenir? |
Student: | No, it is not. People leave their ema at the shrine. |
Student: | What is this? |
Tutor: | It is an ema. You can write your wishes on one side. |
Student | I see, that is interesting. Is it a souvenir? |
Tutor: | No, it is not. People leave their ema at the shrine. |
Tutor: | This is my brother, Takashi. He plays the wadaiko at school. |
Student: | What is wadaiko? |
Tutor: | It is a traditional instrument in Japan. |
Student: | I see. Does he play it at school? |
Tutor: | Yes, he does. He belongs to a college band. |
Student: | This is my brother, Takashi. He plays the wadaiko at school. |
Tutor: | What is wadaiko? |
Student | It is a traditional instrument in Japan. |
Tutor: | I see. Does he play it at school? |
Student: | Yes, he does. He belongs to a college band. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | Is it Monday today? |
Answer: | (Yes,/No,) ________________. |
2. | Does your friend play the recorder? |
Answer: | (Yes,/No,) ________________. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | Is __________________? |
Answer: | Yes, it is./No, it isn’t. It is __________________ today. |
2. | Does __________________? |
Answer: | Yes, my friend plays the guitar. |
1. | Is that a violin? |
Answer: | No, it (is/are/isn’t). |
2. | What instrument does the girl play? |
Answer: | She (play/playing/plays) the guitar. |
Kids Phonics 16: w
1. water
wɔː.tər |
2. wolf
wʊlf |
3. watermelon
wɔː.təˌmel.ən |
4. watch
wɒtʃ |
1. _atch | 2. _ater |
3. _olf | 4. _atermelon |
5. _allet | |
1. | A: time
taɪm |
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B: watch
wɒtʃ |
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2. | A: watermelon
wɔː.təˌmel.ən |
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B: juice
dʒuːs |
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3. | A: window
wɪn.dəʊ |
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B: door
dɔːr |
1. | The glass of _ater is cold.
このグラスにはいった水はつめたいです。 |
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2. | The _indow is open.
まど が あいています。 |
Y_CE_G-7-1
imply |
意味する、ほのめかす
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keep A B |
AをBのままにしておく
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ancestor |
先祖、祖先
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expose |
さらす
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warmth |
暖かさ
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Still, the opportunity to be warmed by fire created many options. Humans are far better than chimpanzees and gorillas at running long distances. The problem with most animals is that they easily overheat when they run. They cannot develop a solution to this problem; animals need something to maintain body heat during rest or sleep, such as a thick coat of hair. They, unlike humans, are unable to remove this after exercise.
1. | How do gorillas sleep in high, cool mountains? |
Answer: | |
2. | What can humans and every other species do? |
Answer: | |
3. | What is the problem with most animals when they run? |
Answer: | |
4. | What are the things that animals, other than humans, require but cannot do to keep their body temperature stable while resting? |
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imply | |
keep O C | |
warmth |
Sample Question:
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Studying English is important. Do you agree with that? |
Sample Answer:
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I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success. |
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | People can survive without fire. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree | |
2. | Humans should be able to adjust their own body temperature depending on changes in the environment. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。
1. | How do you think the discovery of fire changed our lives? |
Answer: | |
2. | What do you think is the best way to keep oneself warm during cold weather? |
Answer: |
Y_CE_G-6-2
crash |
〔物が〕つぶれる、砕ける
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mutter |
ボソボソ言う
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close to ~ |
~の近くに
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by itself |
自然に、それだけで
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uneven |
平らでない、まっすぐでない
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When they left the house, the daughter asked her father if he had touched the thermos. He replied , ” no, but it stood close to him. ” His daughter then said that she did not see him touch it, as she could see his reflection in the mirror. When he asked his daughter what caused its fall, she explained, “The thermos fell by itself. The floor is uneven. It wasn’t steady when Mr. Li put it there.” She then questioned why he took the blame.
“There are things which people accept less the more you defend them,” the father responded. “The truer the story you tell is, the less true it sounds.”
1. | What did the father mutter when the host came back? |
Answer: | |
2. | Did the father touch the thermos? |
Answer: | |
3. | How did his daughter explain the cause of the thermos’ fall? |
Answer: | |
4. | What did the father reply when his daughter asked him why he took the blame? |
Answer: |
mutter | |
by itself | |
close to ~ |
Sample Question:
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Studying English is important. Do you agree with that? |
Sample Answer:
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I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success. |
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | Taking the blame for somebody else is always good thing . Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree | |
2. | Parents are the best teachers. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。
1. | In what situations should we tell white lies? |
Answer: | |
2. | What are the disadvantages of defending someone by lying? |
Answer: |
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I will check your pronunciation.
success
成功
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adjustment
調整
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viewer
視聴者
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content
内容
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translate
翻訳する
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Manga and anime titles are originally in Japanese. Some, like Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, are translated literally into English. Others, however, are not. For example, Seinto Seiya is translated into Knights of the Zodiac, a title that relates to the whole story. This made it more attractive to viewers in foreign countries.
Characters’ names are changed in manga and anime that are mainly made for children. It is difficult for children to remember unfamiliar names. With familiar names, children can focus on the story. One example is Satoshi in Pokémon. His name is translated into Ash in English. The name Ash uses three letters from S-a-t-o-s-h-i.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | What adjustments were done on Japanese anime for viewers overseas? |
Answer: | They are _________, _________, and _________. |
2. | Why is it necessary to adjust Japanese anime titles to English titles? |
Answer: | Because it makes _____________________________. |
3. | Why are characters’ names changed in manga and anime? |
Answer: | It is ___________ for ________ to ________________. |
1. | What is your favorite anime/manga? Please tell me about it. |
Answer: | My favorite anime/manga is ________________________. |
2. | Why do you think Japanese anime and manga are so popular all over the world? |
Answer: | I think Japanese anime and manga are popular because __________________________. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
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2. | . | |
3. | . |
Y_CE_B-11-2
capacity |
収容能力、容量
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equivalent to ~ |
同等である
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autonomous |
自主的な、自立した
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tolerate |
大目に見る
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ownership |
所有権
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Researchers of the University of Texas estimate that if 90% of cars in the US were self-driving, it would be equivalent to a doubling of road capacity. Moreover, delays would be cut by 60% on motorways and 15% on suburban roads. Productivity gains would be worth 1.3% trillion a year in the US alone, and $5.6 million worldwide. With cars in constant use, much less parking space would be needed. Autonomous vehicles would allow more people to live in city centers; however, they would also make it easier for workers to live farther out.
In a future without drivers, people will come to wonder why they tolerated high rates of road accidents and why they spent so much money on machines that are barely sat on. Self-driving cars may seem strange now, but future generations may look back on the age of car ownership as much stranger.
1. | What factors would increase road capacity? |
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2. | What did the researchers of the University of Texas estimate? |
Answer: | |
3. | How much would be the productivity gain in the US if the cars were self-driving? |
Answer: | |
4. | What about the worldwide productivity gain? |
Answer: |
capacity | |
equivalent to ~ | |
tolerate |
Sample Question:
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Studying English is important. Do you agree with that? |
Sample Answer:
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I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success. |
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | Self-driving cars are time-saving vehicles. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree | |
2. | It is not practical to have self-driving cars because they are expensive. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。
1. | Do you think driving licenses would still be needed if people started using self-driving cars? Why or why not? |
Answer: | |
2. | What do you think would be the disadvantages of self-driving cars? |
Answer: |
Y_P_Lesson-10-2
protest |
抗議,異議
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stand up against ~ |
~に抵抗する
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high-rise |
高層の
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interaction |
相互作用
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live on |
生き続ける
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The committee members set up tables near Washington Square Park and asked visitors to sign a petition to stop the highway construction. Some children even joined the committee meeting with their parents and put up protest posters that read, “Save the Square!”
Professional city planners believed that modern highway systems and high-rises were the keys to building a lively city. Jane, however, thought differently. From her observation, a city works best when there is rich interaction among its residents. It was the people that made a city lively, not the cars. Jane’s original views captured the hearts of many, including former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, eventually winning her support. In November 1958, after six years of protest, Jane and the other campaign members won against Moses: New York City had closed Washington Square Park to traffic.
Jane passed away in 2006, but her powerful message to “get out and walk” lives on to inspire people to act in their unique way.
1. | When did Robert Moses announce his highway plan? |
Answer: | |
2. | What did the committee members ask the visitors in Washington Square Park to do? |
Answer: | |
3. | According to Jane’s observation, what made a city lively? |
Answer: | |
4. | How many years did the protest take? |
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stand up against ~ | |
high-rise | |
live on |
Sample Question:
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Studying English is important. Do you agree with that? |
Sample Answer:
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I agree. In my opinion, English is not only a school subject but a language that can be used for communication. To have a good future, we need to study English so we can have more opportunities to achieve success. |
Your answer should start with “I agree/ I disagree”.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | Modern infrastructure like high-rise buildings would attract more visitors. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree | |
2. | It is better to live in the countryside than in the city. Do you agree with this? | |
Answer: | I agree / I disagree |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。
1. | Why do you think human interaction is important? Please tell me your opinion. |
Answer: | |
2. | What can make cities safer and livelier places to live? Please tell me your idea. |
Answer: | |
H_LM2_Lesson6
1. | drastically |
徹底的に、思い切って
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2. | devote |
(…に)ささげる、ゆだねる
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3. | latter |
後半の
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4. | sculpture |
彫刻
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5. | observe |
観察する
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Gaudi devoted the latter half of his life to Sagrada Familia’s construction and wanted to create a structurally perfect and beautiful church. His designs and models, however, were no longer used in construction after his death because they were destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. Gaudi’s students instead drew the designs based on what they heard from him.
Seven of Gaudi’s works were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO between 1984 and 2005. Among them was “The Nativity Facade,” which was completed in 2000 with a sculpture of 15 angels by the Japanese sculptor Etsuro Sotoo. He has been working on the Sagrada Familia for more than 40 years. According to Sotoo, “Gaudi was happy when he spent his younger days surrounded by nature. Therefore, he thought nature could make us happy.” With Gaudi’s will in mind, Sotoo and his colleagues continue to carve stone in Barcelona.
1. | Where is the Sagrada Familia located? |
Answer: | |
2. | Why were Gaudi’s designs and models no longer used after his death? |
Answer: | |
3. | Who is Etsuro Sotoo? |
Answer: | |
4. | What do you think Gaudi and Sotoo have in common? How do you feel about it? |
Answer: | |
5. | Gaudi was happy to be surrounded by nature. How about you? What makes you happy? |
Answer: |
drastically | |
sculpture | |
observe |
When you finish making an answer, you will have 1 minute to prepare.
After 1 minute, please recite it.
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
講師は文法と完全な文章であるかを確認します。
Talk about the person who you think makes efforts to realize his/her dreams. | |
Answer: | _____________________________________________________________. |
1. | What are some famous buildings in your country? What features does it have? Please describe it. |
Answer: | |
2. | What is your dream and what do you do to achieve it? |
Answer: | |
3. | Can you tell me about your weaknesses and strengths you can think of? How can you make the most use of your weaknesses and strengths? |
Answer: |
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I will check your pronunciation.
came
来た(comeの過去形)
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recently
最近
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read
読んだ(readの過去形)
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happiness
幸福
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better
(…より) いっそう良い
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Tutor: | Recently, I read this book for the first time. It was popular a long time ago. |
Student: | That’s nice. I read it when I was a child. |
Tutor: | Did you like it? |
Student: | Yes. If you want another book, I’ll lend one to you. |
Tutor: | Thank you. |
Student: | Recently, I read this book for the first time. It was popular a long time ago. |
Tutor: | That’s nice. I read it when I was a child. |
Student | Did you like it? |
Tutor: | Yes. If you want another book, I’ll lend one to you. |
Student | Thank you. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | What did you want to be when you were a child? |
Answer: | I wanted __________ a chef ______ I was a child. |
2. | Why did you go to the park? |
Answer: | I went to the park _________ basketball. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | What __________________________________? |
Answer: | I wanted to be a chef when I was a child. |
2. | Why __________________________________? |
Answer: | I went to the park to play baseball. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
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3. | . |
Business (Expert Chapter 1)|ビジネス会話(上級1章)Lesson75: Management philosophies
1. in principle | |
-in general | |
I agree with your proposal in principle, though we have to discuss it more in detail. | |
2. decentralization | |
-the act or process of decentralizing an organization or government (= moving control from a single place to several smaller ones) | |
Successful decentralization teaches employees to be more self-reliant. | |
3. carrot and stick | |
-a system in which you are rewarded for some actions and threatened with punishment for others | |
When done correctly, the carrot and stick method is a good way to control employee behavior. | |
4. cornerstone | |
-something of great importance on which everything else depends | |
Harmony and trust are the cornerstones of great teamwork. | |
5. go through the motions | |
-to do something without thinking it is very important or having much interest in it | |
As a team leader, don’t go through the motions when talking with your members. |
1. in principle | |
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2. decentralization | |
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3. carrot and stick | |
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4. cornerstone | |
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5. go through the motions | |
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According to Douglas McGregor, there are two aspects of human behavior at work: Theory X (negative) and Theory Y (positive). In principle, the assumption of Theory X is the employees’ pessimism at work whereas Theory Y is perceiving their work as relaxing and normal. McGregor views Theory Y as a more reasonable approach than the other, thus companies are encouraged to use this theory’s technique for employees to exercise self-direction and decentralization of authority. Using the carrot and stick method can also be applied.
Complimenting workers is also a cornerstone of success. It does not only make them feel motivated but also gives them a sense of “humanity,” that the company sees them as people and not machines. An act of gratitude will surely get them at the top of their game.
Listen to their voices and respond appropriately in a genuine manner. Demonstrate sincerity when engaging in conversations with your employees and avoid going through the motions at all costs.
You are a consultant and were hired to conduct a lecture about management philosophy. Share the following details with your tutor, who will pretend to be one of the company’s managers: – interaction as a guiding principle (engaging in conversations with employees in person) – the cornerstone of this guiding principle – merit to the employees under this guiding principle – a skill the manager must have to fulfill this guiding principle |
1. | What management style do you think is the most effective? Please tell me more about it. |
2. | Why is it important to maintain a good manager-employee relationship in a business? |
Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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GOOD | 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる | ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる | 習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる |
FAIR |
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある | たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある |
POOR |
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要である | 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる | 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい |