tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51149739918997392662024-02-20T09:32:27.998-08:00stupidwordsblogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.comBlogger242125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-9398783911220929402012-11-13T22:27:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:55:10.616-08:00More Children in the UK Going to School without Breakfast <br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>skip</i></b> (v.) – to not do something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Some women <i>skip</i> meals in order to lose weight.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>make ends meet</i></b> (idiom) – to have enough money to pay for things that one needs to live</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The young man worked night and day but still couldn’t <i>make ends meet</i>.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>apathy</i></b> (n.) – a feeling of not having enough interest in something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Some people feel <i>apathy</i> toward news about wars in other countries.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>budget cut</i></b> (n.) – the act of decreasing the budget set aside for something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The company had to introduce <i>budget cuts</i> to cope with the economic problem.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>disadvantaged</i></b> (adj.) – poor; in a worse situation than other people</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Supporting <i>disadvantaged</i> people is one of the concerns of the government.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kellogg’s recent survey of 500 teachers in the UK revealed an alarming number of children <b>skipping</b> their morning meals. Teachers said four out of five children go to school without eating breakfast, and the problem is getting worse.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The teachers said that without eating a healthy breakfast, many children behave badly at school and are unable to focus on studying.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the survey, teachers blamed parental <b>apathy</b> most of all. They said parents are often too busy or do not make an effort to prepare meals in the morning. Some parents feed their children junk food such as chocolate and soda for breakfast. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Teachers said financial hardship could be another reason why a lot of children are skipping breakfast. Parents who are trying<b> to make ends meet</b> may not have enough money to provide good food to their children.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To combat the problem, a third (1/3) of primary school teachers bring food to school. One-sixth (1/6) of the surveyed teachers reported spending £24.99 from their own salary feeding students.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kellogg’s, a food company best known for its breakfast cereals, has been supporting school breakfast clubs all over the UK. Breakfast clubs provide free morning meals to hungry students. However, with recent <b>budget cuts</b> in schools, many teachers worry that breakfast clubs may have to close, and even more children will go hungry.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A spokeswoman for the Department of Education commented on the survey results, saying the government too is worried. She assured people that the Department of Education is protecting the schools’ budgets and is providing monetary support to schools with a high number of <b>disadvantaged</b> pupils.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">In your country, what are common reasons for children skipping breakfast?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can we get more children to eat breakfast before going to school?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span> <span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Is it important for people to eat breakfast? Why do you think so?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Describe your ideal morning meal. What is the best food to eat for breakfast?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-4268057884424086806" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-4268057884424086806/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-77005799452492303992012-11-12T21:48:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:55:10.643-08:00New Version of EU Act to Improve the Poor Economy<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>act</i></b> (n.) – a law or agreement that is the result of decisions made by lawmakers</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The congress approved the new <i>act</i> that regulates business in the country.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>border</i></b> (n.) – a line that divides one area from another <i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: One needs a passport to cross over a country’s <i>borders</i>.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>confidence</i></b> (n.) – trust or faith in someone or something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The company has <i>confidence</i> in their new product because it has good quality at an affordable price.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>mutual</i></b> (adj.) – shared or common to two or more people or groups</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Business partners have <i>mutual</i> interests.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">5. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>stakeholder</i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> (n.) – a person or group that has interest or concern in one company or organization</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: They aim to invite more <i>stakeholders</i> to invest in their company.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The European Commission has recently approved the Single Market <b>Act</b> II, an agreement that contains new goals to make business easier between countries in the European Union (EU).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The act describes four main goals: to make business and employment easier across <b>borders</b>; to make finances more accessible across the 27 nations in the EU; to improve <b>confidence </b>in the economy of EU nations; and to improve travel and trade networks between countries. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Some benefits under the four main goals are better online business and banking services; more train systems between countries; a shared EU airspace for flights; and a deal that lets the 500 million citizens of the European Union choose which country to get energy supplies from.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The single airspace could save EU air travelers an estimated 5 billion euros per year, while the shared energy markets could save 13 billion euros.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The original Single Market Act was introduced last year to make friendlier business policies among EU nations. Through the first act, costs of mobile phone use and air travel when visiting other EU nations have been greatly reduced.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The need<span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;"> </span>to further increase jobs and promote market growth pushed the creation of the Single Market Act II. Michel Barnier, the European Commissioner for internal market and services, said that proposals in the new act may be able to boost the European economy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, business leaders say that for the new act to become effective there must be <b>mutual</b> effort and commitment from EU nations and <b>stakeholders</b> to meet the goals.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Commission aims to finalize the act by the end of next year, and to start working toward the goals in 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <br /><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think Asians should also be able to easily travel, work or do business in other Asian countries? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Why is it important for different countries to sometimes have mutual or shared goals? Please explain your answer.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How does a country’s relationship with another country affect international businesses? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can doing business with each other strengthen the relationship of countries? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget2539903726259938873" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/2539903726259938873/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-13369224049483545192012-11-11T21:37:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:55:10.701-08:002012 World Food Prize Awarded to Irrigation Scientist<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(5 minutes)</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Let your student read the items below. Confirm that he/she understood each word. Use additional info/definition/question only when necessary.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>irrigation</i></b> (n.) – the act of providing water for plants to grow</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: In the desert, a good<i> irrigation</i> system is necessary to keep plants alive.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">2. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>crop</i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> (n.) – plants that are used for food or the creation of clothing and other products for humans</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The young farmer learned how to take better care of his rice <i>crop</i>.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">3. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>channel</i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> (n.) – a narrow pathway for water to flow</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The farmer dug several <i>channels</i> that brought water from the river to the rice fields.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">4. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>liken </i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">(v.) – to present the similarities between two things</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Plants can be likened to animals which need food to survive.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">5. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>scarcity</i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> (n.) – a situation of not having enough, a lack</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: There is a <i>scarcity</i> of water in most parts of Africa and the Middle East.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(10 minutes)</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Let the student read the article aloud. For the Comprehension Questions, you may:</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (a) Ask the questions in between. Tell the student ahead of time when to pause from reading.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (b) Ask the questions after he or she finishes reading everything. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">For words difficult to pronounce, pronunciation guides are provided beside the word. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An Israeli scientist, Dr. Daniel Hillel, was awarded the World Food Prize for inventing the drip <b>irrigation</b> system. The system greatly lessens the amount of water needed to grow <b>crops</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For over fifty years, Dr. Hillel has travelled to many parts of the world promoting the method. Today, the drip irrigation system is used in watering plants in areas that receive very little rainfall like Israel and Africa. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The efficiency of Dr. Hillel’s drip irrigation system can also be seen in farms in California. Despite being mostly desert<b> </b>area, California produces 50% of fruits and vegetables in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Traditionally, farmers would let water flow via open <b>channels</b> toward crops. However, this traditional method wastes a lot of water and is therefore not a good option in areas that do not have enough water.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a drip irrigation system, water flows through plastic tubes with small holes. The tubes carry the water to the plants that need to be watered. The water then drips from the holes onto the base of plants. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Dr. Hillel <b>likens </b>drip irrigation to how one would feed a baby little bits of food at a time. He says drip irrigation delivers the needed amount of water at the right place on the ground, without wasting a single drop.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With the world’s growing worries over population growth, food <b>scarcity</b>, and climate change, innovations like the Dr. Hillel’s drip irrigation system are very important.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(7-8 minutes)</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Lead the discussion using the questions below. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Do you think we should care about the farming problems in other countries? Why or why not? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can sharing food-growing techniques and knowledge help solve food scarcity in the world? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What are common ways in which people waste water?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What can people do to save or conserve water?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget5221912619569001987" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/5221912619569001987/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; 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background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>breakeven </i></b>(adj.) – having the same amount of income and expense in business, and not making profit</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The company did not make any money after its <i>break-even </i>deals.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>built-in </i></b>(adj.) – made an important part of something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The new e-reader has a <i>built-in </i>memory card slot.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>media</i></b> (n.) – means of communication that reaches a lot of people such as television or Internet</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: <i>Media </i>make profits because of advertisements. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>entice</i></b> (v.) – to make someone interested in something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The product’s affordable price and design <i>enticed </i>people to buy it.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>shipping</i></b> (n.) – the delivery of products from one place to another</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: I paid a fortune for the <i>shipping</i> of books I bought in the US.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #262626; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=85000 lumo=15000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 217;">Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos revealed that the sales of their newest Kindle e-readers will only be <b>breakeven</b>. According to Bezos, the company’s profits will depend instead on their software and online services.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #262626; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=85000 lumo=15000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 217;">The CEO talked about this strategy as the Kindle Paperwhite e-reader and Amazon’s e-book lending service launched in the UK, France and Germany. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #262626; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=85000 lumo=15000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 217;">Paperwhite has a <b>built-in</b> light, which Amazon hopes can rival other e-readers with a similar feature. In addition, Kindle users in Europe now have access to the Kindle Owner’s Lending Library.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #262626; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=85000 lumo=15000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 217;">This online feature lets users borrow one book monthly from authors who have released their works to Amazon’s e-library. The service’s UK database will have over 200,000 books at the start.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #262626; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=85000 lumo=15000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 217;">The e-library can be accessed if Kindle users pay for the Amazon Prime service, worth £49 a year. The service <b>entices </b>customers to buy more by allowing access to the e-books as well as cheaper and faster <b>shipping</b> of physical products from the Amazon store.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #262626; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=85000 lumo=15000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 217;">Bezos says that Amazon wants to make money when people use their gadgets and not when people buy the gadgets. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #262626; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=85000 lumo=15000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 217;">He added that people read up to four times more after buying a Kindle, and people’s demand for <b>media</b> also increases once they own the device. Profit will depend on how much media customers will buy from Amazon.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #262626; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #262626; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=85000 lumo=15000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 217;">Amazon’s strategy is the opposite of its competitors. Apple depends on the profit from its hardware products such as the iPad and makes a little more than breakeven sales from iTunes. Google also earns more from sales of its Android tablet than from software. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0d0d0d; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha: 100.0%; mso-style-textfill-fill-color: #0D0D0D; mso-style-textfill-fill-colortransforms: "lumm=95000 lumo=5000"; mso-style-textfill-fill-themecolor: text1; mso-themecolor: text1; mso-themetint: 242;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you agree with Amazon’s strategy of making more money through online media services instead of through their devices? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What other features can companies include to entice people to buy e-readers?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Why do you think people still buy paper books even though electronic books are available?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What are the advantages and disadvantages of e-readers?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-2329625873493605563" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-2329625873493605563/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; 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background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>genre</i></b> (n.) – category of something artistic (type of literature, music, etc.)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Pop, rock and jazz are well-known <i>genres </i>of music.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>disc jockey</i></b>(n.) – someone who plays recorded music on the radio or at a party</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The <i>disc jockey </i>wore a headset to hear the music clearly.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>transform </i></b>(v.) – to change the form or appearance of something </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Technology <i>transforms</i> traditional types of music to make new ones. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>VIP</i></b> (n.) –Very Important Person; someone who is given special care or attention</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The <i>VIP</i> room is exclusive to celebrities. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>fan base </i></b>(n.) – the number of fans that support something or someone</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The new musician has already gathered a large <i>fan base.</i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Electronic Dance Music (EDM) is a <b>genre</b> of music that has become popular in recent years. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">EDM is dance music made with electronic or digital instruments. According to Deniz Koyu, a <b>disc jockey</b> (DJ) and EDM composer, music has been <b>transformed </b>by technology. He said the laptop can be considered the new guitar. To make electronic songs, a person just needs a computer and software.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Before, EDM could only be heard in nightclubs, but the music is now often played on the radio and at music festivals and concerts. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Echostage, one of the biggest concert venues in Washington, hosts EDM events. Antonis Karagounis, owner of the venue, said Echostage is not a <b>VIP</b> night club or a lounge but a place where people can enjoy EDM.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">EDM’s growing <b>fan base</b> means that concert venues can charge as much as $60 per person when famous DJs are visiting. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br />DJ Armin van Buuren, a world-famous DJ, has been to more than 100 countries playing EDM. He said that EDM has gathered much interest because it offers people a unique music experience, especially when mixed with colorful lights and dancing. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Buuren added that because of EDM’s acceptance as a music genre, people now see disc jockeying as a kind of art, and DJs are being given respect as artists. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 12pt;">EDM is also becoming recognized in the traditional music industry. Earlier this year, EDM musician DJ Skrillex won three awards at the Grammys, one of the biggest music events in the US. Additionally, EDM has been included as a category in this November’s American Music Awards.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think that Electronic Dance Music will continue to be popular in the future? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can the success of digitally made music affect other more traditional music genres?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What is the importance of music in human life?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">In what ways has technology changed the way we enjoy music?</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-32390225854817657" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-32390225854817657/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; 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background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>auction</i></b> (v.) – the act of selling item/s to those who would pay the most money for it/them</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The museum decided to <i>auction</i> several paintings to art collectors.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">2. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>network</i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> (n.) – system of connection between persons or objects</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Under the city is a <i>network</i> of pipes that supply water to houses and buildings.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">3. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>nothing new</i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> (expr.) –already existing or common</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Internet technology is <i>nothing new</i> to many young people nowadays.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">4. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>regulator </i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">(n.) – person or group that controls or manages something</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The Food and Drug Administration is the<i> regulator </i>of food production and safety in the United States.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">5. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>historic</i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> (adj.) – describing something very important that affects or changes history</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The creation of the World Wide Web was a <i>historic </i>achievement.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thailand’s National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has <b>auctioned </b>nine licenses for 3G <b>network </b>technology to three telecommunications companies.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Using 3G (third generation) networks would allow telecom companies to earn more profit and to offer better communication services to smartphone users.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While 3G networks are only now being introduced in Thailand, it is <b>nothing new</b> to many of its neighboring countries. Japan, for example, has been using 3G networks for almost ten years. In fact, in Japan, telecom companies will soon launch<b> </b>4G networks.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Thailand’s slow introduction of 3G networks is because of political problems. In 2010, the Thai government’s plan to auction 3G networks to telecom companies was delayed after a court said the government’s <b>regulator</b> at that time had no legal right to manage the auction. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The government later changed its regulatory system and established the NBTC in order to auction the 3G licenses.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But analysts criticize the cheap price that the NBTC set for each license. Each of the nine licenses was sold at around 4.5 billion baht. The government earned 41.6 billion baht ($1.4 billion) from the sale of all nine licenses. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mr. Somkiat Tangkitvanich, president of the Thailand Development Research Institute, said auctioning the licenses at such low cost benefits only the telecom companies and not consumers. Companies can still charge customers with high prices for 3G services. Mr. Somkiat added that the three companies were also sold an equal amount of 3G bandwidth, which would not encourage competitiveness between the companies.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nonetheless, NBTC considers the 3G network auction a <b>historic </b>event for Thailand.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Why is it important for a country to have advanced communication technology?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Would you say your country’s Internet and mobile phone networks are good? Why or why not? What services would you like them to improve?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What mobile network are you currently using? Why do you choose this network? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Are you willing to spend for fast mobile network connection? Why or why not?</span></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-4753164931286335195" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-4753164931286335195/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-48758858624686487852012-11-07T22:07:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:55:10.911-08:00Scottish Football Team Sells Shares to Raise £20M<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>working capital</i></b> (n.) – the amount of money that a business needs to pay fees and buy needed supplies or equipment</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: If a company lacks <i>working capital</i>, it may have to close and stop doing business.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>first-rate</i></b> (adj.) – having the best quality or reaching the highest standard</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The Ritz-Carlton is a <i>first-rate</i> hotel; the staff is friendly and alert and the facilities are modern and clean.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>seat</i></b> (v.) – to provide a place for a person or people to sit in</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The small theater only <i>seats</i> about a hundred people.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>span </i></b>(v.) – to continue until a certain point (in time or place)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Former Egyptian president Mubarak’s term <i>spanned</i> about three decades.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>glory days</i></b> (idiom.) – a time in the past when one was performing at one’s best</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Older people like to talk about their <i>glory days</i>, when they were young and did so many exciting things.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Rangers Football Club, a popular Scottish football club, plans to raise about £20 million by selling its shares to the public and to institutional investors (investment companies, insurance companies, banks, etc.).<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The money earned through the public offering will be used not only to add to the club’s <b>working capital</b>, but also to develop better facilities and to help train players.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Rangers F.C. has been one of the strongest and most popular Scottish teams for decades. The team’s home stadium is at the Ibrox stadium in Glasgow. The Ibrox stadium <b>seats</b> as much as 51,000 people and is the only UEFA (Union of European Football Associations) elite club stadium in Scotland. The football club also uses the <b>first-rate</b> training facilities in Glasgow’s Murray Park.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The CEO of the Rangers, Charles Green, said that ever since he and his company acquired the club earlier this year, they had always planned on giving fans a chance to own part of the club. Fans interested in buying shares were invited to register at the Ranger’s website last October 12, 2012.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mr. Green stressed that the club does not have any debts. He also assured interested investors of the club’s huge fan base and excellent performance record that<b> spans </b>140 years. The goal of selling the shares, he said, is to bring the club back to its <b>glory days</b> and to make sure that the club continues to be profitable and efficient.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What sports team or company are you a fan of? Why do you admire that team or company?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Would you be interested in buying or owning shares of the team or company that you admire? Why or why not?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think that investing in sports clubs is a good idea? Why or why not?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">In your opinion, where should one invest their money? What is the most profitable investment?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-3410551801067448022" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-3410551801067448022/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-66915150102788565982012-11-06T21:52:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:55:10.962-08:00Teenagers’ Brains Not Developed Enough for Safe Driving<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b>distraction</b> (n.) – something that takes away a person’s attention from an activity</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The non-stop ringing of his mobile phone was a <i>distraction</i> to his driving.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>steer</i></b> (v.) – to guide or direct the course of something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The kid <i>steered</i> his bicycle into the garage.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>fatality</i></b> (n.) – death resulting from an accident or disaster</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Fortunately, there were no <i>fatalities</i> in the reported car crash.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>newbie</i></b> (n.) – (informal) someone who is new to something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The <i>newbie</i> still needs guidance from his instructor.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>emergency</i></b> (n.) – an unexpected situation that needs immediate action from someone</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The teacher brought a first-aid kit during the field trip just in case of an <i>emergency</i>.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Studies are showing that teenagers naturally have a harder time fighting <b>distractions</b> while driving because parts of their brains are still developing.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Daniel Keating, a researcher and professor from the University of Michigan, said teenagers are still developing the ability to control their attention and emotions during stressful situations. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The scientific explanation behind it is that the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that controls decision-making and behavior, develops slower than the limbic system, or the part of the brain responsible for excitement<span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;"> </span>and satisfaction.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For this reason, teenagers often cannot resist distractions such as using their mobile phones while driving. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, people aged 25 and below are three times more likely than adults to use their mobile phones while <b>steering </b>the wheel.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keating said distractions such as noise or kids inside the car can also put additional stress on the driving teenager, making him or her less focused. Since teenagers are <b>newbies</b> at driving, they would need much more practice to develop and keep their driving focus. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In 2010, driving distractions caused 3,000 deaths in the US, which is 10% of all car <b>fatalities</b> during that year.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To prevent more deaths, the US government approved a law giving $46-million budget to programs that will reduce people’s risk of driving distractions for the next two years. An additional $27 million will be used to improve driver licensing programs. One of the rules in the law says young drivers cannot use their cellphones while driving except when there is an <b>emergency</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Can you think of other ways to prevent distractions while driving?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think only young people should avoid using cellphones while driving? Why or why not?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Outside of driving, what do you think are the most common distractions among teenagers or among adults?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What do you usually do to keep your attention on something?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-5498139911066872128" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-5498139911066872128/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; 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background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>habitat</i></b> (n.) – the place where an animal or plant lives</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The jungle is a <i>habitat </i>for wild cats.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>biodiversity</i></b> (n.) – the different plants and animals found in an environment</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The<i> biodiversity</i> of Brazil’s forests should be protected.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>greenwash</i></b> (n.) – a way of saying something is good for the environment when it really does not do much to protect or help the environment</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: They said the product is “made from natural and environment-friendly ingredients,” but it may just be <i>greenwash</i>.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>unparalleled</i></b> (adj.) – not equaled by another</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: He wants to capture the <i>unparalleled </i>beauty of nature in his painting.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>detractor </i></b>(n.) –a person who opposes or argues against someone or something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The government’s <i>detractors </i>argued against the expensive lifestyles of public officials.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The UK’s Society of Biology recently held a forum in London on the topic “Do we need pandas? Choosing which species to save.” At the forum, speakers talked about whether saving pandas and their <b>habitats</b> is good for the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The topic comes as some <b>detractors </b>say that saving pandas is a kind of Chinese <b>greenwash</b>. They believe people’s money and focus should be directed to more important environmental issues.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Biologist Simon Watt, who was part of the panel discussion, said conservation projects should be studied carefully. According to him, panda habitats deserve to be protected, but other animal homes should be prioritized. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">He recommended focusing on lesser-known projects, such as the Yasuni National Park in Ecuador. The location is home to 2,200 tree species, and the area has much <b>biodiversity </b>in need of protection.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Iain Valentine, animal conservation director at Edinburgh Z0o in Scotland, on the other hand, argued that saving pandas is not a form of greenwash. Valentine was responsible for bringing two pandas to the Scotland zoo last year after making a deal with China.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Valentine said pandas have an <b>unparalleled </b>charm that makes them popular. He added that profits gained because of pandas go directly to panda conservation, and panda conservation does not use or take away the budget of other projects.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Furthermore, protecting pandas helps protect other species living in the same habitats. Valentine mentioned China’s Wolong as an example, which is a well-known panda reserve and UNESCO site. He said the area’s biodiversity has been better cared for because pandas live there.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Why do you think pandas get more attention than other endangered plants or animals? <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What other animal or plant do you think is worth protecting? Why do you think so?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Is giving money to save endangered species a good idea? Please explain your answer.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What conservation projects would you most likely support? Why do you choose this?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">の記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-9002931451097282874" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-9002931451097282874/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-39909368057915236972012-11-04T21:00:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:55:11.124-08:00Some Foods Can Help Promote Sleep<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(5 minutes)</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Let your student read the items below. Confirm that he/she understood each word. Use additional info/definition/question only when necessary.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>shuteye</i></b> (n.) – informal word for sleep</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Doctors advise six to eight hours of <i>shuteye </i>to keep the body working properly. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>induce </i></b>(v.) – to cause something to happen</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: <i>Inducing </i>children to sleep early is a challenging task for parents.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>nutritionist </i></b>(n.) – an expert who advises people about the health effects of food</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The <i>nutritionist</i> made a meal plan to help the athlete have more energy during training.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>digestion</i></b> (n.) – the process wherein the body breaks down food to a form that can be used by the body</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Experts say eating vegetables aids proper <i>digestion</i>.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>soothing </i></b>(adj.) – relaxing or comforting</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Drinking a cup of tea in the morning can be very <i>soothing</i>.<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(10 minutes)</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Let the student read the article aloud. For the Comprehension Questions, you may:</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (a) Ask the questions in between. Tell the student ahead of time when to pause from reading.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> (b) Ask the questions after he or she finishes reading everything. <o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">For words difficult to pronounce, pronunciation guides are provided beside the word. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Having much sleep is said to prolong life and re-energize the body. Yet a lot of people do not get enough <b>shuteye</b>, and health experts say the reason is due to the types of food people eat before sleeping<b>. </b><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">People believe that besides taking sleeping pills, eating particular foods can help <b>induce </b>sleep. But author of “The Real You Diet” and certified <b>nutritionist </b>Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom reveals that good shuteye depends more on what a person avoids eating before bedtime. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">She advises people not to eat fatty or spicy food and not to eat too much right before sleeping, as <b>digestion</b> in the stomach causes uncomfortable sleep. Sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated foods should also not be consumed before sleep. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For the best sleep, she suggests that people have no caffeine after 3 p.m. and eat their last full meal three hours before going to bed.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, she notes that some people can still have bedtime snacks to help them relax.<b> </b>Fernstrom recommends certain foods such as non-caffeinated tea, a sugar-free hot chocolate drink, dry cereal, a whole wheat bread slice, graham crackers or warm milk. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fernstrom says these foods are good because they are low in fat and sugar and are not more than 200 calories. They are best taken more than half an hour before getting some shuteye<b>.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to her, these snacks help induce sleep not because they affect the biological processes of the body, but because these foods have <b>soothing </b>effects to one’s mind. <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">(7-8 minutes)</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Lead the discussion using the questions below. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you agree that eating or drinking certain foods can help you get a good sleep? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Aside from eating soothing food, what other things can people do to feel more relaxed before going to bed?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What are the benefits of getting a good sleep?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Besides food, what do you think are other reasons for many people’s lack of sleep?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget3622853322941158599" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/3622853322941158599/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; 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background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>outsourcing</i></b> (n.) – the act of taking work outside the country; asking people from another company or country to do some work</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Apple practices <i>outsourcing</i> because its products are made in China by another company called Foxconn.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>be soft on (something or someone) </i></b>(idiom) – to not give enough penalties to something or someone<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example:</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Many internet criminals remain unpunished because the government <i>is too soft on them.</i></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>currency</i></b> (n.) – money, bills and coins from a particular government or country</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Japanese <i>currency</i> is called yen, while Philippine currency is called peso.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>manipulation</i></b> (n.) – the act of changing or controlling something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The <i>manipulation</i> of currency happens when a country’s government lowers the value of its currency to make its products cheaper than those from other countries.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>incumbent</i></b> (adj.) –holding a position in government at present time</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Japan’s <i>incumbent</i> prime minister is Yoshihiko Noda.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Trade and business policies with China were important topics during the US presidential debates held last October. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The two presidential candidates, Mitt Romney and Barack Obama, talked about the issue of <b>outsourcing</b> and how they each planned to bring jobs back to the United States. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Romney said that China’s <b>currency manipulation</b> was the reason for the loss of jobs in the US and also why American goods have difficulty competing in the international market. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Through currency manipulation, China lowers the value of its currency, instead of allowing the value to change according to the free market. Lower valued currency means lower prices, and so more countries would want to buy from China.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Romney stressed that Obama’s administration <b>has been too soft on China</b> and that he would be tougher on China if he were elected president. Romney promised he would label China a currency manipulator and charge higher taxes on Chinese goods that unfairly compete with goods of US manufacturers. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In response, <b>incumbent</b> president Barack Obama questioned whether Romney would really be tough on China, pointing Romney’s past investment in companies that have done outsourcing to China. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Obama also said that under his term as president, China’s currency has already risen by 11% and US exports have increased because of pressure from the US government. The government has said before that it is careful not to upset China and cause trade wars, which may hurt the U.S. economy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Analysts say that with many Americans worried about job loss, policy on China would greatly affect the decision of voters in the coming elections.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think the US should be tougher on China (as what Romney said) or should it be more careful in dealing with China (as what Obama said he has done)? Please explain your answer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Are you worried about China affecting your country’s economy as well? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Are political debates necessary? Why or why not?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">What big issues are politicians in your country debating on or talking about lately? What do you think about the issue?</span> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget6995778263562149051" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/6995778263562149051/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-73102840445396299982012-11-02T16:00:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.254-08:00Father Watches Wife’s Delivery to Twins through Skype<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>contractor</i></b> (n.) – someone who is hired to supply materials or perform work and services at a specified price and time</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The company asked a <i>contractor</i> to look for the materials they need to make the product.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>visa</i></b> (n.) – a document presented along with a passport to allow entry or travel to a place</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: He must apply for a <i>visa</i> before he can work abroad.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>delivery</i></b> (n.) – the act of giving birth</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: She expects her <i>delivery</i> to happen two weeks from now.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>flawless</i></b> (adj.) – perfect; without problems or errors</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: She won after giving a <i>flawless </i>piano performance. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>feedback</i></b> (n.) – comments, reactions or opinions about something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The writer was happy with the good <i>feedbacks</i> on her new novel.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Technology and the Internet have made communication easier than ever, especially between people far away from each other.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Technology definitely made a big impact to Jon Zimbelman, a 31-year old <b>contractor</b> staying in Basrah, Iraq. He was able to watch the birth of his twin children, Braylon and Brielle, who were all the way in Montana, USA. Zimbelman watched their birth with the help of Skype and an iPad.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Zimbelman was not able to go home because of problems with his single-entry<b> visa.</b> He could only come home one time, and he used the one trip to go to his mother’s funeral last July.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">His wife, Erin Zimbelman, had to think of another plan so Jon could still be a part of the babies’ birth. Erin was not sure whether using Skype to watch a birth had been done before, but she knew she had to try anyway.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At first, she had problems getting permission from the hospital. Internet connections are not usually allowed in hospital operating rooms. Erin’s doctors, however, agreed to the Skype idea just in time for the <b>delivery</b>. Doctors also allowed Erin’s friend in the room, to hold the iPad while the delivery took place.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jon, too, was worried about the Internet connection in Iraq, but luckily, the connection was <b>flawless</b> during the whole operation.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Erin says she has received positive <b>feedback</b> from many people about her experience. She hopes more hospitals would allow people to do the same thing. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Zimbelman is hoping to see his babies for the first time later this year if he can go home on the holidays.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you agree that hospitals should allow families to watch deliveries through the Internet? Why or why not? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How else can technology prevent people from missing important moments or events in life?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you believe communicating with people through technology is as good as communicating in person with others? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">With all the benefits of the Internet, do you think it is already essential in a person’s life?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-8933531560324519025" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-8933531560324519025/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-33937701324513617872012-11-01T22:00:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.296-08:00Man Films One Second Every Day to Remember His Life<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>compile</i></b> (v.) – to put many things together in one work or area</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The journalist interviewed several people and <i>compiled</i> their stories in one book. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>clip</i></b> (n.) – a short piece taken from a film or a longer video recording </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: <i> Clips</i> from the film show a part of its fantastic special effects.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>reflect</i></b> (v.) – to think about something very seriously</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: On New Year’s Eve, many people <i>reflect</i> on what they have done in the past year.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>regret </i></b>(n.) – the feeling of being sorry, disappointed or sad about something that happened</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: His biggest <i>regret </i>was not paying more attention in school.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">5. </span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"><i>whoops</i></b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> (expr.) – an expression said after one makes a mistake</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: <i>Whoops,</i> I spilled coffee on his shirt.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A year and a half ago, a man named Cesar Kuriyama left his advertising job and decided to start a personal project. The project involved recording videos of his life every day for a year, and <b>compiling</b> one second from each of the daily recordings into a short film.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The completed video, which can be seen online, presents Kuriyama’s life as a 30-year-old. It contains short scenes of Kuriyama doing ordinary activities like checking Facebook or watching TV. The video also shows his travels and even sad moments such as when his sister was sick at a hospital.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Although Kuriyama’s project started as a simple way of recording his one-year vacation, it soon became something much more important to him. Kuriyama realized the one-second <b>clips</b> were helping him remember what happened in his life. He said that by <b>reflecting </b>on these moments, he was able to learn from past mistakes. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kuriyama says one of his <b>regrets</b> in the past year was not being able to film for two days. In the completed video, the words, “<b>Whoops</b>, I forgot” replaces the two seconds which would have represented two days of his life.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Last March, Kuriyama was invited to speak at a TED conference, where he talked about his project and showed his film titled “1 Second Every Day.” Kuriyama says he plans to continue the project for the rest of his life.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">He is now working on a mobile app that will help other people create similar videos.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Would you be interested in doing a project similar to what Kuriyama did? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">If you had a video of one second of your life so far this year, what activities do you think the video would show you doing?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Are there events in your life that you remember very clearly? Describe one event that you cannot forget.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What have you learned from that event or how has your life changed after the event?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget6165585152344384165" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/6165585152344384165/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-52691913825147633702012-11-01T00:19:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.387-08:00Can Mobile Devices Affect the Online Advertising Industry? <br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>advertising </i></b>(n.) – the business of promoting something through commercials, announcements, campaigns, etc. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> Many companies believe online <i>advertising</i> is the best way to reach young customers.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>shift</i></b> (n.) – to change or move from one situation to another</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The real-estate company decided to <i>shift</i> its target from young adults to older adults, who have more money saved.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>rethink</i></b> (v.) – to change the way one thinks about something based on new information</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: To increase sales, the company decided to <i>rethink</i> the product’s packaging and make it more modern.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>traditional </i></b>(adj.) – relating to old or established ways of doing an activity</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Many online businesses break <i>traditional</i> ways of earning money.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #262626; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>impersonal</i></b> (adj.) – not reflecting or showing interest in the personal needs or wants of an individual person</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: TV advertisements can be <i>impersonal</i> because they may show products that are not important or interesting to the TV viewer.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr style="height: 200.25pt; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;"> <td style="height: 200.25pt; padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The growing use of mobile devices is changing the way the advertising industry works. Companies that depend on online <b>advertising </b>will soon be affected by people’s Internet viewing on smaller screens.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But some advertising experts are asking: can the <b>shift</b> in devices—from large computer screens to small, more mobile screens—kill the online advertising industry?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Amy Gershkoff, from the public relations company Burston-Marsteller, says the advertising industry can still survive through the shift in technology. She says companies must <b>rethink</b> advertising. They should not think of mobile advertising as <b>traditional</b> advertising but on screens smaller than those of TVs or computers. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to Gershkoff, mobile advertisers can learn from companies such as Starbucks, YouTube, and Amazon, which have done well in advertising through mobile media. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">These companies have developed mobile apps that not only promote their brands but also provide consumers with useful features. Starbucks, for instance, allows its customers to pay for coffee products through mobile apps. YouTube’s mobile advertising focuses groups who would be most interested in the products being promoted. Amazon has an app that can scan the barcode of products at stores, and then shows available deals and prices for the same product on its website. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The advertising industry needs to develop products that are helpful, useful and interesting to users on mobile devices, says Ester Dyson from WPP, an international communication services group. Companies should not simply have <b>impersonal</b> advertisements, but should target the specific needs and wants of individual consumers.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can popularity and increasing use of mobile devices hurt or help businesses?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think there would by any harm in receiving advertising on mobile phones? Please explain your answer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Why do you think mobile devices have become so popular in the last few years?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What programs, apps or services would you like to have on your mobile device?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-7027860222366251819" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-7027860222366251819/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-37418137280477922762012-10-30T23:27:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.466-08:00YouTube May Be Banned in Russia Over Anti-Muslim Movie<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>controversial</i></b> (adj.) <span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 19px;">[kon-truh-</span><b style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 19px;">vur</b><span style="color: #3d85c6; line-height: 19px;">-shuh l]</span> – causing a public discussion or disagreement<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The controversial newspaper article attacked different religious beliefs.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>trailer</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>trey</b>-ler]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – a short promotional video of a new film</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: <i>Trailers</i> of the upcoming movie thrilled many teenagers. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>depict </i></b>(v.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[dih-<b>pikt</b>]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to describe someone or something in writing, painting, drawing or film</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: He was depicted as a loving father in the movie.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>abide by</i></b> (phrasal verb) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[uh-<b>bahyd</b>] [bahy]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to obey or to follow </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: People must <i>abide</i> by the government rules.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>verdict</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>vur</b>-dikt]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – judgment or opinion</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The host announced the judges’ <i>verdict</i> in the contest.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Google’s video-sharing site YouTube may be blocked in Russia unless it removes the <b>controversial</b> anti-Islamic film that caused violent reactions from many Muslims around the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Muslims were <b>depicted</b> as immoral and violent people in the <b>trailer</b> of the US-produced film entitled “Innocence of Muslims.” Islamic believers and followers were offended and angered by the film’s concept. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Worried that this will cause protest and violence among Russian Muslims, the Russian court ordered the film to be removed. Failure to <b>abide</b> by the order will result to the complete banning of the site in Russia, said Communications Minister Nikolai Nikiforov. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Google did not say whether they would follow the order or not. According to the company, they only remove and restrict access to videos which violate rules of a certain country. Google firmly believes in people’s right to have freedom of speech.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Meanwhile, the anti-Islamic video cannot be accessed in several countries such as India, Indonesia, Libya and Egypt.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The US government also asked YouTube to review the video according to the company’s policies. YouTube’s <b>verdict</b> was not to remove the video because it does not violate any of their rules.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion </span></b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you agree that the anti-Islamic film should be removed from YouTube? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What types of videos do you think should be removed from YouTube? Please explain your answers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think freedom of speech should also have boundaries? Why or why not?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What should be the limitations of a person’s right to freedom of speech?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget6365326219670741875" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/6365326219670741875/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-43166308755153309222012-10-30T01:30:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.512-08:00Health Project by Football Clubs Improve Men’s Health<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings </span></b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today's article.</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>fitness</i></b> (adj.) </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>fit</b>-nis]</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – refers to the state of good physical condition</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: She enrolled in the gym’s one-year <i>fitness</i> program.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2.<b><i> lifestyle</i></b> (n.) </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>lahyf</b>-stahyl]</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – a way of living that includes attitudes and habits</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: He finds it difficult to maintain a healthy <i>lifestyle</i> because he is too busy with work.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>obese</i></b> (adj.) </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[oh-<b>bees</b>]</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – having more weight than the normal; very fat</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: He became <i>obese</i> because he always eats fatty foods and does not exercise.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>consult</i></b> (v.) </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[kuh n-<b>suhlt</b>; <b>kon</b>-suhlt]</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to ask for advice or information</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: He <i>consulted</i> a lawyer regarding his rights to the property.</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>convey</i></b> (v.) </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[kuh n-<b>vey</b>]</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to communicate; to make known to someone</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The spokesperson <i>conveyed</i> the president’s message to the people.</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span><span class="apple-style-span"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below</span>.</span><o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr style="mso-yfti-firstrow: yes; mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;"> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A study in Britain shows that health and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">fitness</b> programs launched by the UK’s Premier League football clubs are helping improve men’s health.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to Dave Horsfield from Liverpool Primary Care Trust (PCT), men generally have unhealthy <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">lifestyles</b> and die earlier than women. Men also usually do not want to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">consult</b> doctors because they fear bad news. As a result, their diseases get worse and they later need expensive medical care. Public health treatment for obesity and alcohol-related illnesses has already cost the UK government billions of pounds. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hoping to change the lifestyles of at least 10,000 men, Premier League football clubs started the health programs. The programs offer fun exercise activities and help from health experts. Liverpool Football Club, as one example, started a weekly men’s cycling group as part of the project.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Researchers observed around 4,000 men who joined the programs, most of whom were initially <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">obese</b>, alcoholic, had poor diet or had little exercise. Within three years since the start of the project, many of the men became healthier.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seven out of ten men who joined the program made a positive change to their lifestyles. One out of three improved their diet, and two out of five men became more physically active.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mark Haig from the Liverpool Football Club Foundation said that many men do not think of their health, but they like joining and supporting activities of their favorite football clubs. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Haig said that using the influence of the football club badge, the fitness programs successfully <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">convey</b> health messages to men.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion </span></b><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor</span></i><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can fitness clubs or health group help people to be healthier? </span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Which is better, exercising and dieting by yourself or exercising and dieting along with a group? Why?</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think a person needs to join a health program to stay healthy nowadays? Why or why not?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Is maintaining a healthy lifestyle nowadays expensive? Why or why not?</span><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget3463363195463210032" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/3463363195463210032/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-34067863868680926482012-10-28T22:51:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.553-08:00New Weight-Loss Drug Now Available in the US<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today's article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>appetite</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>ap</b>-i-tahyt]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – the feeling of wanting to eat food</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: A sick person often does not have a big <i>appetite</i>.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>overeating</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[oh-ver-<b>eet</b>-ing]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – the act of eating more than what is needed by the body</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: <i>Overeating</i> will make you fat.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>be taken off the market</i></b> (expr.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[be][<b>tey</b>-kuh n][awf,of][thuh][<b>mahr</b>-kit]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> - to no longer be sold</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: After receiving many complaints, the company decided the product should <i>be taken off the market</i>.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>side effect</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[sahyd][ih-<b>fekt</b>]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – a drug result that is different from the expected result of that drug</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Common <i>side effects</i> of cold medicines include sleepiness and dizziness.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>obesity</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[oh-<b>bee</b>-si-tee]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – condition where a person has too much fat in the body</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: People who eat too much and don’t exercise usually suffer from <i>obesity</i>.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Qsymia</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,<span style="color: #0070c0;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">a new US Food and Drug Association (FDA) approved drug that promises to help people lose about 10% of their body weight, is now available on the US market. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The new drug is a mix of two known weight-loss drugs that have been used by doctors for quite some time: phentermine and topiramate. Phentermine reduces <b>appetite</b>, while topiramate makes a person feel fuller after eating. Both of these drugs help control <b>overeating</b>, but target different areas of the brain, making Qsymia more effective. </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, doctors are concerned about the fact that one ingredient of Qsymia, phentermine, is also found in a drug called Fen-Phen. In 1997</span><span lang="EN-US">, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fen-Phen <b>was taken off the market</b> due to its dangerous <b>side effects</b>. It has been 13 years since a weight-loss drug has been approved by the FDA. The last was Xenical</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">,<span style="color: #0070c0;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">in 1999.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Qsymia is reportedly safe for women of child-bearing age. However, pregnant women must keep away from Qsymia. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With Qsymia, doctors and their patients now have another way of fighting the growing <b>obesity</b> problem in the US. At present, one third of the US population is obese while many suffer from medical conditions such as diabetes or heart disease because of obesity.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But, doctors say Qsymia users must also have a healthy diet and exercise regularly if they want to lose weight.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think taking diet pills like Qsymia is a good way of dealing with weight problems? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can people who are overweight or obese lose weight effectively? <br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What does your government do to encourage people to stay at a healthy weight?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">In your opinion, why do a lot of Americans struggle with obesity?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-2882055238406962036" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-2882055238406962036/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; 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background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>machinery</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[muh-<b>shee</b>-nuh-ree]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> –machines or mechanical equipment</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The expensive <i>machinery </i>should be handled carefully.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>intangible </i></b>(adj.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[in-<b>tan</b>-juh-buhl]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – cannot be touched or felt</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Knowledge is an <i>intangible </i>but important result of education.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>managerial </i></b>(adj.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[man-i-<b>jeer</b>-ee-uhl]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – referring to managers’ or managements’ work and responsibilities</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The leadership training seminar discussed important <i>managerial </i>skills that employees should learn. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>capital</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>kap</b>-i-tl]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – money or property used to start a business</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: A person usually needs a large <i>capital </i>to run a business.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>lend a hand </i></b>(idiom) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[lend] [a] [hand]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to help someone</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: All the students will <i>lend a hand </i>to the school’s charity project.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The European economic crisis has pushed many European companies to find investors from China. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">CB Ferrari, for example, an Italian company that builds <b>machinery </b>for car and energy industries, was sold to a Chinese company that makes similar but less advanced equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Italy’s economy was very strong when Renato Bianchi started CB Ferrari in the 1960s. In forty years, the company grew and gained 160 employees. Unfortunately, when the global economy failed mid-2000, Bianchi started losing a million dollars yearly.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bianchi had to think about changing his business or selling the company. Swiss, Italian and German competitors offered to buy<b> </b>CB Ferrari, but Bianchi chose to sell to a Chinese company for a lower price. The Chinese-owned company agreed to keep the Italian workers, which was most important to Bianchi.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Economist Roberta Rabellotti said more Chinese are investing in Europe to gain <b>intangible </b>advantages such as <b>managerial</b> skills and knowledge. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the past, Italy did not attract many Chinese investments because of the Italian government’s complicated business policies. Rabellotti said the situation is now changing, because Italy’s businesses need financial help to keep running, and China has the needed <b>capital</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But Italian companies still fear that their businesses will be shut down after their technology and knowledge has been passed to China. Rabellotti said they should remove that fear by focusing on how Chinese have <b>lent a hand </b>to the Italian economy. According to Bianchi, his company is one example of a positive result from Chinese investment.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Aside from financial help, ho</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">w do you think working with foreign partners or investors helps a company? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What can be some of the difficulties in working with foreign partners or investors?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can people feel the economic crisis in their daily lives aside from in business?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; 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background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1. <b><i>course</i></b> (n.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[kawrs, kohrs] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– a series of classes or lessons at school that focus on one subject</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: To improve his design skills, he took a basic drawing <i>course</i> last college semester.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> 2. <b><i>partner</i></b> (v.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">pahrt</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">-ner] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– to work together with another group or person</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The school <i>partnered</i> with the city’s research facility for a new project.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>base</i></b> (v.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[beys] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– to put the headquarters of a company or organization in a specific location</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The company’s main office is <i>based in </i>America.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>accredited</i></b> (adj.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[uh-</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">kred</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">-i-tid]</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> – accepted by an authority as true or official</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Colleges provide graduates with <i>accredited </i>diplomas as proof that the students successfully finished their studies.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>conventional</i></b> (adj.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[kuhn-</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">ven</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">-shuh-nl] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– traditional or usual</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Finding information on the Internet has almost replaced the <i>conventional</i> method of researching in the library.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The University of London’s International Program has recently joined the free online education project Coursera. Through Coursera, the university will be offering five online <b>courses</b> in psychology, law, computer programming, photojournalism and digital media.</span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Online university project Coursera has so far <b>partnered</b> with more than 30 universities located in America, Hong Kong, Australia, Britain and other countries. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Based</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> in California, Coursera was started by scholars in Stanford University. It now offers over 200 free courses designed by the different universities. About 1.3 million students are currently enrolled in the online project. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Coursera co-founder Daphne Koller said they wanted to make education easy to access globally. She said they are proud to give students a variety of educational experience through universities around the world. The project offers students another option to<b> conventional</b> campus-based classes, which are frequently costly.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As of now, however, Coursera does not offer <b>accredited </b>degrees to students when they complete a course, but other methods are being done to recognize online students’ work. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Jonathan Kydd, dean of University of London’s International Programs, hopes that students who try the free online courses at Coursera will be encouraged to take up full degree courses. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Other universities that have recently joined Coursera are Brown University, University of Florida and Vanderbilt University in the US, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, the University of British Columbia in Canada and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i></span> </span><br /><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> Discussion A</span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Would online courses like Coursera be popular among students in your country? Please explain your answer.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think that taking online classes is better than having lessons in a classroom? Why or why not?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span> <span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How does the Internet help students with their studies? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">What can be the disadvantages of using the Internet as a learning tool? </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget1213822737160190279" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/1213822737160190279/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-12762352539251409302012-10-25T22:00:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.666-08:00Scientists Study How Bee Brains Can Improve Flying Robots<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>navigate</i></b> (v.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">[</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">nav</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">-i-geyt] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">– to travel through or find the correct way to get to a desired place</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The man’s wife helped him <i>navigate</i> through the confusing city streets.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>sensory system</i></b> (n.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">sen</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">-suh-ree] [</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">sis</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">-tuhm]</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> – the part of the body that interprets information received from the body’s eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The body’s <i>sensory system</i> lets a person taste, smell, hear, and see things around him.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>reproduce</i></b> (v.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[ree-pruh-</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">doos</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">, -</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">dyoos</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– to make something that is like something else; to create a copy of something</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: In the film Jurassic Park, scientists successfully <i>reproduced</i> dinosaurs.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>equip</i></b> (v.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[ih-</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">kwip</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– to add something to an object or person</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Honda <i>equipped </i>their new ASIMO robot with legs that can walk on unstable surfaces.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>mindlessly</i></b> (adv.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">mahynd</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">-lis-ly]</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> – without thinking</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Some factory workers have been replaced by robots because the jobs can be done <i>mindlessly</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scientists from the Universities of Sheffield and Sussex in the UK</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">are studying bees and how they sense and <b>navigate </b>through their environments. The scientists are hoping to copy the bees’ <b>sensory systems</b> for use in flying robots.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the past, scientists have tried <b>reproducing</b> the brains of mice, monkeys, and humans in silicon. However, it is only recently that scientists have become interested in the brains of social insects such as bees. Dr. James Marshall, a computer scientist from the University of Sheffield, says the thinking abilities of simple organisms like social insects are surprisingly advanced.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bees have been known to have excellent ability in finding their way home. When flying, they adjust their<b> </b>route depending on the position of the sun. Bees’ brains are also smaller and easier for scientists to recreate artificially. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Instead of traditional supercomputers, graphics cards will be used for the project, as graphics cards are smaller and much cheaper.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The completed artificial bee brain will be <b>equipped </b>to a flying robot. The robot will go through several tests for scientists to see whether it can respond and adjust to a changing environment, just as real bees do. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Scientists hope that with the new brain, the robot will no longer complete programmed tasks <b>mindlessly</b>, but will be able to make decisions based on what it senses in the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If successful, the £1-million ($1.6-million) bee brain project could make robots capable of helping find and rescue people in danger. The robots could also help farmers by mechanically spreading pollen on crops.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you agree that a robot should be able to think for itself or make its own decisions? Please explain your answer.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What actions or work would you like future robots to do? <br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Why is it important for us to continue studying nature?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What animal skill or natural phenomenon would like to know more about? What makes that skill or phenomenon interesting?</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget3485293463928363285" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/3485293463928363285/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-13568157939460633742012-10-24T21:42:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.711-08:00Smartphones Becoming a Solution to Boredom<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>boredom</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>bawr</b>-duhm, <b>bohr</b>-]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – the state of being tired and unhappy from doing nothing or doing uninteresting activity</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: He watches TV to kill <i>boredom</i> during the weekends.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>buster</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>buhs</b>-ter]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – someone or something that breaks up or destroys something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The fire <i>busters</i> arrived immediately after the burning house was reported.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>dull</i></b> (adj.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[duhl]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – not active or busy</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: She goes to the mall to shop during <i>dull</i> days.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>constantly</i></b> (adv.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>kon</b>-stuhnt-ly]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – continually happening or often happening</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The athlete practiced <i>constantly</i> before the competition.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>productive </i></b>(adj.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[pruh-<b>duhk</b>-tiv]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – creating good results by doing an activity</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: She took a part-time job to be <i>productive </i>during summer break.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">With a lot of fun and entertaining apps, smartphones today are used not only for communication but also to kill <b>boredom</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to a survey from the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 42% of mobile phone users in the US use their phones when experiencing boredom.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Researchers agree that people have developed a habit of using smartphones when bored. Christopher Lynn, an anthropology professor from the University of Alabama, compares the use of smartphones to other usual boredom <b>busters</b> such as smoking cigarettes or chewing a gum.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lynn says whenever there is <b>dull</b> time, such as when waiting for a friend or when sitting in a bus, people feel they should be doing something. They then use their phones to take away the worried feeling.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But some researchers say people who <b>constantly</b> use their smartphones during their free time miss opportunities for personal or creative thinking. Canadian blogger Jeremie Williams says that before, he would think and write down ideas during dull time. Lately, however, he prefers playing games on his phone.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Many people, on the other hand, believe using smartphones during dull time can be <b>productive</b>. Joel Marx, a 25-year old research assistant says he relies on his smartphone for news updates and for managing his schedule.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alexandra Reed, a self-employed mother, has the same opinion. She says that during free time, instead of watching TV, she learns about many things from reading social networking sites through her phone.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /><br /><br /></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion </span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">In your opinion, is using smartphones to avoid boredom a good thing or a bad thing? What makes you say so?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Aside from using smartphones, what other activities can people do to avoid boredom?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Why do you think people have become so dependent on their mobile phones?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you think people can still live normally without the devices? Please explain your answer. </span></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-1745808237367126986" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-1745808237367126986/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-31457621665278970662012-10-23T22:42:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.738-08:00Google Maps Now Offer Underwater Views<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">1, <b><i>map</i></b> (v.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[map]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to create a graph or drawing showing physical features of an area or place<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The researchers will <i>map</i> a hiking route around the mountain. </span></span></div><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> 2. </span><b style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><i>comprehensive</i></b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> (adj.) </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">[kom-pri-<b>hen</b>-siv]</span><span style="color: #333333;"> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– almost complete; including most of something</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The national library has a <i>comprehensive</i> selection of historical books.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>360-degree </i></b>(adj.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[dih-<b>gree</b>]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – coming from all possible sides, angles or points; coming from all around</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Many <i>360-degree </i>photographs make viewers feel as if the objects in the pictures are really in front of them.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>terrain</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[tuh-<b>reyn</b>]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – the ground; type of land with specific characteristics</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The car could not easily pass through the rock-filled <i>terrain</i>.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>reef</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[reef]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – the place or structures where underwater animals live</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The Great Barrier <i>Reef</i> in Australia is the world’s largest coral <i>reef </i>system.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Google has partnered with Catlin Seaview Survey, an ocean research group, for a new project that aims to <b>map</b> the world’s oceans and make Google Maps Street View as <b>comprehensive</b> as possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The new Google Oceans Program offers maps with <b>360-degree</b> photographs taken underwater. With the feature, Google hopes to beat mapping technology by its competitors, such as the services used by Apple and Amazon.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Previously, Google’s maps showed actual 360-degree images of streets and land <b>terrain</b>, but only computer-generated images of underwater terrain. Google’s Oceans Program manager, Jenifer Foulkes says the addition of real underwater photographs now allows users to explore places where most people have never been to.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Richard Vevers, director of the project, says Google’s ocean maps will be useful for scientists who are studying the current condition of the world’s oceans and ocean life in relation to climate change, pollution, and harmful fishing practices.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Researchers from the University of Queensland’s Global Change Institute are already using the maps to identify the kind of sea creatures living in different <b>reefs </b>and to monitor changes in their environment.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vevers explains that data on the reefs will help scientists identify which reefs are in the greatest need of protection. The data could be used to raise public awareness<b> </b>about the conditions of the earth’s oceans.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Locations currently available for viewing via Google’s ocean maps are: the Great Barrier Reef near Heron Island, Lady Eliot Island, and Wilson island in Australia; Hanauma Bay and Molokini Crater in Hawaii; and Apo Island in the Philippines. Google will also be mapping Bermuda’s reefs next.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Would you be interested in looking at comprehensive maps and photographs of the earth’s oceans? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What places would you like Google maps to take pictures of? Why do you choose this place?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What are other useful benefits of digital / online mapping services?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">What possible problems may people experience because of digital/online mapping services?</span> </span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget3410182910249632049" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/3410182910249632049/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; 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background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>outdo</i></b> (v.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[out-<b>doo</b>]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to surpass or to do something better than another </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: China <i>outdid </i>the US as the number one exporter in the world last year.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>efficiency </i></b>(n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[ih-<b>fish</b>-uhn-see]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – the state of being effective or producing good results without waste in time, money or other resources</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Production <i>efficiency </i>depends on the skill and speed of workers. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>hectare </i></b>(n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>hek</b>-tair]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – a unit of measure equal to 10,000 square meters</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: In the year 2000, about 4.2 million <i>hectares </i>of tobacco were being developed worldwide.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>foremost</i></b> (adj.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>fawr</b>-mohst, -muhst, <b>fohr</b>-]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – leading or first</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Japan is one of the <i>foremost </i>car makers in the world.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>give the green light</i></b> (idiom) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[giv] [thuh] [green] [layht]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to give approval or permission to do something</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The government <i>gave the green light </i>for builders to start the new road project.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vietnam has become the largest coffee supplier in the world, <b>outdoing</b> Brazil this year. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most of Vietnam’s exports are robusta coffee beans, which have high caffeine content but are cheaper compared to other beans. These beans are used in making instant coffee and espresso. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">But Trung Nguyen, the country’s largest coffee company, aspires to improve Vietnam’s image, to let people know Vietnam is not just a cheap coffee exporter. Dang Le Nguyen, chairman of the company, says the country’s coffee culture is not well-known around the world. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nguyen explains that Vietnam has the best robusta coffee beans, but the packaging, advertising and story-telling of Vietnamese coffee need to be improved. Nguyen’s company has been trying to introduce new coffee products and work with farmers to increase quality and <b>efficiency </b>in coffee production.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Ma Chuong, who has been a coffee farmer for over 30 years, says the company has really helped raise production by creating better watering systems. The new systems have boosted production efficiency from 800 kilograms to 2,040 kilograms per <b>hectare</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, Le Ngoc Bau, director of Vietnam’s Western Highlands Agro-Forestry Scientific and Technical Institute, fears that Vietnam’s status as the world’s <b>foremost </b>coffee exporter may not last long. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">He says the government has not made laws to increase coffee production. Last August, the government <b>gave the</b> <b>green light </b>to a plan that will limit coffee farms to only 500,000 hectares by the year 2030, but will increase farming of higher value crops for export.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <br /><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How would good packaging, advertising and story-telling change what foreigners think about Vietnamese coffee? </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you agree that quality of a product is more important than quantity or amount? Please explain your answer.<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What kind of imported products do you like to buy? Why do you buy them?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What products from your country are popular in other countries? Why do you think these products are successful abroad?<br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-8229147630828055070" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-8229147630828055070/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-28660689864091284502012-10-21T23:17:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.824-08:00Middle Age Comes Much Later for the British <br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>middle age</i></b> (n.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">[</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">mid</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">-l][eyj] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">– a period of time when a person is not considered a child anymore, but also not yet considered old</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: When people enter <i>middle age</i>, their hair starts to become gray and they may also start gaining weight.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>respondent</i></b> (n.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[ri-</span><b style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">spon</b><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">-duhnt] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– person answering a survey or question</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The interviewer asked 30 <i>respondents</i> the same questions.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>life span</i></b> (n.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[lahyf][span]</span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;"> – the length of time between a person’s or animal’s birth and death</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The average <i>life span</i> of a human being today is 67.2 years.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>state of mind</i></b> (expr.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[steyt][uhv, ov][mahynd] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– the condition of one’s mind at a specific time</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Doctors say our <i>state of mind</i> is affected by sleep and physical exercise.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span> <span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>turn</i></b> (v.) </span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 14.25pt;">[turn] </span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 14.25pt;">– to reach a certain age</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: She <i>turned</i> 40 years old on her birthday.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Recent research suggests that the British think <b>middle age</b> starts at 55 and ends at 69. Previously, middle age was thought to start at 36 years old.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Love to Learn, a UK adult learning website, asked 1,000 people aged 50 years old and above to complete an online survey.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Seventy percent of the survey <b>respondents</b> in their early 50s classified themselves as middle-aged while twenty percent believed middle age started only after 60 years old. In the past, a 60 year old would be considered old. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">These findings point to an aging population. At the moment, there are more elderly people than children in the UK. Because more people now have longer <b>life spans</b>, the concept of middle age has changed. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nowadays, people in their middle ages have more active minds and act much younger than older people generations before. For 19% of the surveyed respondents, middle age is more of a <b>state of mind</b> rather than something that begins at a specific age. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">More than half of the research participants in their 50s felt good about their age. They claimed to feel more confident, more experienced, and less afraid of committing mistakes.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #0070c0; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In another similar survey done by Age UK, it was found that Europeans believe that old age starts at 62; however, views on middle age vary from country to country. In Sweden, people believe middle age begins at the age of 34. In Greece, it starts when a person <b>turns</b> 52.<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Do you agree that being old is a state of mind? Why or why not?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What do you think are some of the reasons why people nowadays generally have longer life span?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span> <span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What are some benefits of getting older?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">What things about yourself have changed for the better as you grew older? <br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-4821461411940960862" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-4821461411940960862/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5114973991899739266.post-86589356107841231272012-10-20T16:00:00.000-07:002012-11-14T08:55:11.870-08:00Blow-dry Bars Doing Good Business Despite Recession<br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Unlocking Word Meanings</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the following words/expressions found in today’s article.</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />1. <b><i>to take someone/something by storm</i></b> (idiom) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[too, tuh] [teyk] [<b>suhm</b>-wuhn, -wuh n]/[<b>suhm</b>-thing] [bahy] [stawrm]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to gain popularity quickly, or to attract people completely</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Mao Asada <i>took the world by storm </i>because of her excellent skills in figure skating.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">2. <b><i>blow-dry</i></b> (n.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>bloh</b>-drahy]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to dry hair and give it shape by using an electric hairdryer</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: Katy gave her hair a quick blow-dry after taking a shower.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">3. <b><i>sweet deal</i></b> (n. phrase) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[sweet] [deel]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – a business deal in which one can get an advantage (cheap prices, good service, etc.)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The client got a <i>sweet deal </i>from the hairstylist because of the salon’s promo.</span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">4. <b><i>cater</i></b> (v.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>key</b>-ter]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – to provide to the needs or wants of a particular group. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: High-end salons <i>cater </i>to celebrities and rich people alike. </span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">5. <b><i>fleeting </i></b>(adj.) </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #3d85c6; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">[<b>flee</b>-ting]</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> – passing or happening only for a short period of time</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Example</span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">: The blooming of cherry blossoms is very <i>fleeting.</i> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Article</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Read the text below.</span></i></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" class="MsoNormalTable" style="background: lightgrey; mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody><tr> <td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The blow-dry bar is the latest trend that <b>has taken </b>America<b> by storm</b>. Instead of the usual hair salon services like hairstyling or coloring, clients can get a professional shampoo and blow dry for just $35. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Adrienne Zubia, a college student, considers this a <b>sweet deal </b>compared to high-end salons that demand prices as high as $80 to $90 per cut or to discount salons that do not provide good services<b>. </b>She is willing to save $35 a week to get her hair done.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Alli Webb, founder of Drybar, thinks that her shop does not only provide customers with a simple blow-dry but makes them feel happy and confident after each visit. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">She put up her first salon in Los Angeles, and in two years she has already opened 16 blow-dry bars in America. She expects to open another nine blow-dry bars next year. Drybar has <b>catered </b>to celebrities like Julia Roberts and Cindy Crawford.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">My Blow L.A. is another blow-dry bar that has gained popularity since it opened two years ago. It is owned by Gretty Hasson, who quickly earned profit after only a month of business in Beverly Hills. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hasson considers starting the business during the recession period an advantage. Women who used to pay $70 a week in the salon can get their hair done twice a week at the blow-dry bar. And those who can’t afford to pay $70 to get their hair done can now do so for only $35. Hasson will open up a new blow-dry bar soon, because she believes that blow-dry bars are more than a <b>fleeting </b>trend. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Blow-dry bars attract both career women and housewives. A lot of these bars also offer other services and entertainment such as sparkling wine, snacks, and movies. <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;">Viewpoint Discussion</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span><i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Enjoy a discussion with your tutor. </span></i><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <br /></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br />Discussion A</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Why do you think blow-dry bars are becoming popular?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">If blow-dry bars were opened in your country, do you think they would be successful?<br /><o:p></o:p></span></span><br /><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: #f3f3f3; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Discussion B<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Is spending for fashion a wise way to use money? Why or why not?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: 14.25pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.25in;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;">·<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">How can people balance their spending between necessities and luxuries?</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 14.25pt; margin-left: .25in;"><span lang="EN-US" style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><br /><h2 class="title"><span style="font-size: small;">この記事が気に入りましたか?</span></h2><div class="widget-content" id="widget-content"></div><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="140" name="poll-widget-7161134863809611614" src="http://www.google.com/reviews/polls/display/-7161134863809611614/blogger_template/run_app?txtclr=%23222222&lnkclr=%232288bb&chrtclr=%232288bb&font=normal+normal+12px+Arial,+Tahoma,+Helvetica,+FreeSans,+sans-serif&hideq=true&purl=http://rarejobdailynewsarticle.blogspot.com/" style="border: none; width: 100%;"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15511432864734182961noreply@blogger.com0