2019年07月13日
Questions :
http://www.mytutor-jpn.com/info/2016/0428201210.html
Barry Schwartz: The paradox of choice
心理学者バリー・シュワルツが、選択の自由という西欧社会の根幹をなす教義に狙いを定めます。シュワルツの推定によると、選択は我々を更に自由にではなくより無力に、もっと幸せにではなくより不満足にしています。
2019年07月13日
Questions :
http://www.mytutor-jpn.com/info/2016/0426224709.html
Angela Lee Duckworth: The key to success? Grit
コンサル業界の高評価な仕事を辞めて、アンジェラ・リー・ダックワースは、ニューヨークの公立中学校1年生に数学を教え始めました。彼女がすぐに気付いたのは、IQだけが学業での成否を決めるわけではないということ。ここで、彼女は、成功のカギとなる「やり抜き力」理論について語ります。
YouTube オフィシャルサイトからナビゲーション動画の原稿が見られます。
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aewoFoLAn7Y
2019年07月13日
Questions :
http://www.mytutor-jpn.com/info/2016/0428211519.html
Sergey Brin: Why Google Glass?
なぜグーグルのセルゲイ・ブリンと彼のチームは、グラスというコードネームがついたヘッドマウント式のカメラ兼コンピュータを作りたかったのでしょうか？このトークでは、デモンストレーションではなく、その哲学について語られます。TED2013のステージで、ブリンは、スクリーンを覗き込むのではなく顔を上げて世界と向き合うという、モバイル・コンピュータを使った新たな関係性のあり方を提唱したのです。
2019年07月12日
TOEFL スピーキング Question 4 学習ステップ
マイチューター 「TOEFL スピーキング Perfect Master (Intermediate)」
カリキュラムでは、Question 4 対策として、試験問題標準レベルで様々な
トピックを使い、以下の流れで効果的、実践的な練習を繰り返し、
スコアアップへ導きます。
目標スコアー 80点（Speakingセクション 20点）を目指す受講者に適した
カリキュラムになっています。
学習ステップ
ステップ 1 リーディング アカデミックなテーマについての短い課題文を読む
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ステップ 2 チェックテスト リーディング内容の理解度をチェックするための5つの質問に解答します。
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ステップ 3 リスニング 関連する講義を聞き概要をメモします。
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ステップ 4 スピーキング 試験同様の質問に対し、解答へ導くため用された
4つの質問に解答します。
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ステップ 5 スピーキング 4つの解答を基に解答を作り上げます。
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ステップ 6 比較と復習 模範解答を聞いて、自分の解答と比較します。
▮ Read
STEP 1 | Reading | Read the following an academic subject.
Keystone Species
Some animals have disproportionate, yet positive, effects upon their environments for a number of reasons. These animals are referred to by scientists as keystone species. They receive this moniker because, just like the keystone is the crucial stone in an arch that keeps it from falling, without the presence of a keystone species, a particular habitat would be changed considerably, often for the worse. Animals can be keystone species for many reasons. The most prominent keystone species are predators, but other animals can positively change their habitats in other ways like changing the environment or spreading nutrients through their habitats.
STEP 2 | Comprehending 読解力テスト | Answer the following questions to make sure you understand the reading
1 What is a keystone species?
2 What is the importance of the word “keystone”?
3 What would happen to a habitat without the presence of a keystone species?
4 What is the main way in which animals serve as keystone species?
5 What are some other ways in which animals can be keystone species?
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2 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
3 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
4 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
5 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿
Comprehending 解答例
1. A keystone species is an animal that has a greater than normal effect on its environment.
2. The keystone is the most important stone in an arch, so a keystone species is the most important animal in its environment.
3. A habitat would change in a negative way without its keystone species.
4. The major way animals serve as keystone species is as predators.
5. Other ways animals can be keystone species are by changing their environments and spreading nutrients in their areas.
▮ Listen
STEP 3 | Listening & Note Taking | Listen to a lecture about the same topic, and take notes.
スクリプト
We’ve talked about some of the animals in Africa and the roles they play in their environments, but let me tell you about the most important one. Are you ready? It’s … the elephant. Really. I’m serious. Actually, the elephant is a keystone species in its part of Africa. Here, let me explain it. First, elephants have prodigious appetites. Do you know how much they eat daily? They chow down about 500 pounds of vegetation. Wow. Thanks to elephants, the areas in which they live don’t get overrun with plants. Why is this important? Well, if elephants weren’t there, their habitat would be filled with vegetation, which would cause most other animal species either to migrate or simply become extinct. They wouldn’t be able to handle the resulting new environment. Since they eat lots, elephants also defecate a lot. Because elephants are somewhat nomadic, they spread nutrients for the soil to absorb, and, through their waste, they essentially plant seeds, which will grow up to be plants that other animals can feed upon. Clearly, then, elephants are crucial to their environment.
Note－Taking メモ取り
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● 質問
Q The professor describes the importance of elephants to their habitats. Explain how the elephant’s importance relates to keystone species.
STEP 4 | Organizing 解答の組み立て | Ask yourself the following questions and organize your ideas.
1 What is the keystone species in Africa?
2 What is the importance of elephants eating so much vegetation daily?
3 What is the importance of elephants defecating in various places?
4 How do keystone species relate to elephants?
▮ Speak
STEP 5 | Response 解答| Make your response using the above information
The professor begins by telling__________________________________
_________________________________ According to the lecturer,____
____________In the reading, ___________________________________
___________________________This represents the idea of___________
______________________________________________________________
_________ If you look at the details,_______________________________
______________________________________________________________
Something else to remember is ___________________________________
解答例
1. Elephants are the keystone species in Africa.
2. Elephants eat vegetation and keep plants from overrunning the region, which makes for a comfortable environment for many animals.
3. When elephants defecate in different places, they provide the soil with nutrients, and they spread different plants’ seeds, which will grow and then feed other animals.
4. Without elephants, Africa would be a drastically different place, so this makes them a keystone species.
STEP 6 | Compare 比較 | Listen to a sample response, and compare it with yours.
Sample Response 模範解答
The professor begins by telling the students that the keystone species in Africa is the elephant. He states that a keystone species is defined as an animal that has an incredibly large effect on its environment. While the most common keystone species are predators, there are other ways in which animals can serve as a keystone species. This is the case of the elephant. To begin with, elephants eat around 500 pounds of vegetation a day. This keeps the forest from expanding too much, something which would inconvenience other animals to the point that they would either migrate from the region or merely die off. Also, when elephants wander and defecate, they enrich the soil and plant seeds that will become other plants and trees. Animals can then use these new plants as food sources.
2019年07月09日
アメリカ人が毎日使うスラング・イディオムを学ぶ！
海外ドラマ､日常生活で使われるリアルな英語が楽しく自然に身につく！
ネイティブのリアル英語 jet lag 時差ぼけ
アメリカやヨーロッパから帰国するとしばらく「時差ぼけ」で昼間ぼーっとしたり、
夜眠れなくなることがありますよね。
英語で「時差ぼけ」のことをjet lagと言います。
「ジェット機」を意味する jet と、「ずれ」を意味する lag から出来た言葉です。
ジェット機に数時間乗ってどこかへ行くと、体内時計と現地時間のずれが生じる
ことから jet lag と呼ばれるようになりました。
例文１
I can’t sleep because of jet lag.
時差ぼけで寝れません。
例文２
I still have a little jet lag from my New York trip.
ニューヨーク旅行からまだ時差ぼけです。
Have a some coffee. that should help.
コーヒーを飲んだら。 良くなるんじゃない。
「 jet lag 時差ぼけ 」 習得・攻略
ネイティブのリアル 英語：
I never get jet lag when I travel to Europe. But when I travel back home, I’m exhausted!
学校で教わる英語：
I never get tired from the time change when I travel to Europe. But when I travel back home, I’m exhausted!
ネイティブのリアル発音:
I never get jet lag when I travel da Europe. B’t when I travel back home, I’m exhausted!
2019年07月09日
TOEFL スピーキング Question 4 学習ステップ
マイチューター 「TOEFL スピーキング Perfect Master (Basic)」
カリキュラムでは、Question 4 対策として、試験問題に比べ、
簡単なトピックとやや短めな課題文、講義を使った様々な問題に
チャレンジしていただきます。
以下の学習ステップで、効果的、実践的な練習を繰り返し、スコアアップへ導きます。
目標スコアー 61点（Speakingセクション 15点）を目指す受講者に適した
カリキュラムになっています。
TOEFL初級者（例：英検準2級以下、TOEIC 500点以下）で
リスニングが苦手な方はリスニングのない「TOEFL特訓ゼミ Starter」
カリキュラムからの受講をお勧めいたします。
学習ステップ
ステップ 1 リーディング アカデミックなテーマについての短い課題文を読む
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ステップ 2 メモ取り 課題文についての概要をメモします。
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ステップ 3 チェックテスト 課題文の理解度をチェックするための質問に解答します。
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ステップ 4 リスニング &メモ取り 関連する講義を聞き概要をメモします。
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ステップ 5 スピーキング 質問に対し、メモを参考に解答します。
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ステップ 6 比較と復習 模範解答を聞いて、自分の解答と比較します。
▮ Read
STEP 1 | Reading | Read the following an academic subject.
Animal Domestication
Animal domestication is done by asserting dominance. In accordance to their natural instincts, wild animals follow the dominant member of their herd. So people domesticate them by assuming the role of the dominant member .
STEP 2 | Note Taking メモ取り | Take notes on the reading
① Animal domestication : done by asserting dominance
② Possible : because animal’s instinct is to follow dominant member
STEP 3 |Organizing 解答の組み立て | Answer the following question using the above information.
Q : According to the passage, how is animal domestication done?
A : People act like the dominant member of the herd. That way, the other animals will follow them.
▮ Listen
STEP 4 | Listening & Note Taking | Listen to a lecture about the same topic, and take notes.
メモ取り
① Feral horses : have instinct to follow dominant male
② Domestication : done by taking dominant status out of male
スクリプト
All right. .. Let’s take a look at feral horses that live in the wild. Feral horses live in herds and are led by the dominant male horse. In order to domesticate these animals, humans have altered this behavior by eliminating dominant males. This means that no horse is dominant.
▮ Speak
STEP 5 | Response 解答| Make your response using the above information
Q : The professor describes feral horses. Example illustrates the principle of domestication
Your Response
People domesticate horses by becoming the dominant member of the herd. This is possible because horses are animals that the principles of animal domestication can apply to.
STEP 6 | Compare 比較 | Listen to a sample response, and compare it with yours.
Feral horses live in herds. And people domesticate the horses by eliminating the dominant males and taking the dominant position. This process is in line with the principles of domestication. According to the principle, animal domestication can be done by assuming the role of the dominant member.
2019年07月05日
┃TOEFL ライティング Independent Conclusion (結論）
Conclusion (結論）はエッセイの最後の文になり、1～2行で短くまとめます。
introduction (序論）で書いたエッセイの主文thesis statementと、
それを具体的に証明したbody (本論）をベースに、まとめたものを、簡潔に書く最終文となります。
間違いを避けるためにほぼ同じ語句を用いてもよいですが、少し言い換えて
多様な表現を用いることを目指すとよいでしょう。
エッセイの Conclusion (結論）を読んで以下の情報が入っているか確認してください。
☑ Introductionでの主張を言い換えて述べていますか（Paraphrase)
☑ 主張の繰り返し部分の最初には適切な転換語が使われていますか
☑ Topic sentenceが要約されていますか
☑ 裏付け理由がParaphrase（又は抜粋）されていますか
☑ 予言(prediction)又は推奨(recommendation)の表現がありますか（省略可）
設問
Some people think that government should spend as much money as possible on developing space technology for the exploration of the moon and other planets. Others think that this money should be spent on solving the basic problems of society on Earth. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Introduction
Society is often divided on major issues involving government spending. One group believes that we should spend as much money as possible on space exploration, while another group thinks that we should spend this money on solving basic social problems on Earth. I believe there are stronger reasons for spending on space technology because this leads to knowledge that will benefit society on Earth.
Body 1
Spending money on space technology can lead to better ways to produce food and clothing. Space travel requires special ways to preserve and store food for a long journey. Scientists also work on ways to grow vegetables and fruits in space so that astronauts can have fresh food. Scientists must develop new types of clothing made from new materials. Many of these new methods of food and clothing production also benefit people on Earth.
Body 2
Space exploration has led to important developments in communications technology. One of the first government projects in space technology was for satellite communications. Today, this technology benefits everyone who uses satellite television or telephones.
Body 3
The most important reason for spending money on space technology is that it promotes international cooperation. When the governments of several different countries work together on space projects, there is better communication between countries. The international space station is a good example of international cooperation that benefits everyone on Earth. Not only does it lead to scientific progress, but it also promotes international understanding.
Conclusion
In conclusion, several developments in space technology have already helped society on Earth. If we spend money on space programs, we may discover even greater knowledge that will improve our life and promote world peace.
解説
Introduction での主張(thesis statement) を言い換えて述べている
In conclusion, several developments in space technology have already helped society on Earth.
予言(prediction)又は推奨(recommendation)の表現
If we spend money on space programs, we may discover even greater knowledge that will improve our life and promote world peace.
Conclusionで役に立つ表現
Therefore / Thus 「それゆえに」 In conclusion 「結論として」
For these reasons 「こうした理由で」 After all 「結局のところ」
In short / In summary / To sum up 「つまり」
2019年07月05日
TOEFL スピーキング Question 2 |学習ステップ|
マイチューター 「TOEFL スピーキング Perfect Master (Advance)」 カリキュラムでは、
Question 2 対策として、やや難易度の高い様々なトピックを使い、
以下の流れで効果的、実践的な練習を繰り返し、スコアアップへ導きます。
目標スコアー 100点（Speakingセクション 25点）を目指す受講者に適した
カリキュラムになっています。
学習ステップ
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ステップ 1 解答の組み立て 解答へ導くために用意された質問に解答する。
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ステップ 2 解答作成 上の情報を基に解答文を作る。
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ステップ 3 スピーキング 解答を何も見ずにスピーチする。
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ステップ 4 比較と復習 模範解答を聞いて、自分の解答と比較します。
学習ステップ
Read and answer the question following each step
▮ Question
Some people like to watch films. Others like to attend concerts. Which activity do you prefer to do? Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
STEP 1 |Organizing 解答の組み立て|Ask yourself the following questions and organize your ideas.
1 Do you prefer to watch films or attend concerts?
2 Why do you enjoy doing this activity?
3 What features of films or concerts are so attractive to you?
1 My preferred activity ____________________________________
2-1 First reason ___________________________________________
3-1 Details________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
2- 2 Second reason__________________________________________
3-2 Details ________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
▮ 解答例 A
1.As for me, I prefer watching films to attending concerts.
2- 1. First of all, watching films is a very relaxing activity.
3- 1. They usually last around two hours, so, during that time, I can forget about what is going on in my life and get lost in the movie, especially if it is an action movie, which I love.
2-2. Secondly, I think of films as artwork, so I try to appreciate them as works of art when watching them.
3-2. When they come together successfully, like in Citizen Kane, for example, I realize I am watching something more than a movie.
解答例 B
1 I would say I prefer attending concerts rather than watching films.
2-1. One of the main reasons is that there are so many different genres of music I like.
3-1. In the past few months, I have attended concerts performed by musicians in three different genres, thereby enabling me to hear some of my favorite songs performed live.
2-2. Another reason why I like attending concerts is that the music is much better when I hear it performed live.
3-2. My family went to a classical music concert recently.Attending the concert in person was so much better than listening to the same music on a CD.
STEP 2 |Response 解答文作成| Make your response using the above information.
As for me, I prefer _______ One of the main reasons is ________________
________________________________________________________________
___________ For example, _________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Another important thing is ________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
STEP 3 |Speaking 解答| Now say your response out loud, and record your time. While you are speaking, do not look at the written response
Response time: 45 seconds Your speaking time: ___ seconds
STEP 4 | Compare 比較 | Listen to a sample response, and compare it with yours.
解答例 A films
As for me, I prefer watching films to attending concerts. First of all, watching films is a very relaxing activity. They usually last around two hours, so, during that time, I can forget about what’s going on in my life and get lost in the movie, especially if it’s an action movie, which I love. For example, no matter how many times I watch movies like Spiderman and Pirates of the Caribbean, I get lost in the stories and forget about the outside world. Secondly, I think of films as artwork, so I try to appreciate them as works of art when watching them. For example, the acting, camerawork, lighting, and many other aspects of a film are all important. When they come together successfully, like in Citizen Kane, for example, I realize I’m watching something more than a movie. This makes me appreciate watching the film even more.
解答例 B concerts
I’d rather travel in a group than alone. To begin with, traveling in a group is safer than traveling alone. If I were alone, I might have some problems, yet no one could help me, especially in a foreign country where I don’t speak the language. If I’m with a tour group, the leader almost always speaks the local language. In addition, traveling with a group can give you and your travel partners man shared experiences and lots of good memories from the trip. Since it’s more interesting to travel with others, you can get memories from your trip that will last a lifetime. That is why I prefer traveling with a group of people.
2019年07月04日
┃TOEFL ライティング Independent Body (本論）
Body（本論）は、Introduction(序論）での主張（thesis statement）を裏付ける
エッセイの中心になるところです。
理由と具体例を挙げながら各段落ごとに主張の裏付けをすることから、
しばしば ”developmental paragraph” とも呼ばれます。
Bodyは２～４つの段落からなり、1段落に１つずつ理由を展開していきます。
各段落では、段落ごとの主旨（topic sentence)を示し、根拠となる
詳細情報(Supporting detail)や具体例(example – 統計データ、
個人の経験、一般常識）を挙げていきます。
各段落のtopic sentenceは、直接thesis statementを裏付けていくことから、
support pointとも呼ばれます。
エッセイの Body (本論）を読んで以下の情報が入っているか確認してください。
☑ 各パラグラフにThesis statementを裏付けるTopic Sentenceは書かれているか
☑ Topic Sentence の根拠となる詳細情報や具体例が含まれているか
☑ 効果的な転換語が使われているか
☑ 抽象から具体へと展開しているか
設問
Some people think that government should spend as much money as possible on developing space technology for the exploration of the moon and other planets. Others think that this money should be spent on solving the basic problems of society on Earth. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
● Introduction
Society is often divided on major issues involving government spending. One group believes that we should spend as much money as possible on space exploration, while another group thinks that we should spend this money on solving basic social problems on Earth. I believe there are stronger reasons for spending on space technology because this leads to knowledge that will benefit society on Earth.
Body 1
Spending money on space technology can lead to better ways to produce food and clothing. Space travel requires special ways to preserve and store food for a long journey. Scientists also work on ways to grow vegetables and fruits in space so that astronauts can have fresh food. Scientists must develop new types of clothing made from new materials. Many of these new methods of food and clothing production also benefit people on Earth.
Body 2
Space exploration has led to important developments in communications technology. One of the first government projects in space technology was for satellite communications. Today, this technology benefits everyone who uses satellite television or telephones.
Body 3
The most important reason for spending money on space technology is that it promotes international cooperation. When the governments of several different countries work together on space projects, there is better communication between countries. The international space station is a good example of international cooperation that benefits everyone on Earth. Not only does it lead to scientific progress, but it also promotes international understanding.
Conclusion
In conclusion, several developments in space technology have already helped society on Earth. If we spend money on space programs, we may discover even greater
knowledge that will improve our life and promote world peace.
Bodyで役に立つ表現
● 順序立てて書く
First(ly),～ . Second(ly), ～. Third(ly),～. 「第1に、～。第2に、～。第3に、～。」
First of all / To begin with 「まず初めに」
Next / Also / In addition / Moreover / Furthermore 「次に、さらに、その上」
Finally / Last(ly) / In the end 「最後に」
● 理由を書く
because / since / as 「～なので」
The reason is that … 「その理由は・・・だからです。」
This is because ….「これは・・・だからです。」
● 例を挙げる
for example / for instance 「例えば」 as an example 「一例をあげると」
such as ～ 「～のような」 in particular 「とりわけ、特に」
