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E-Mail Advance Class　 目安 200 単語　 （Guideline  200 Words）

Lesson 1

あなたの留学体験について家族に報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your family describing your study abroad experience.)

Lesson 2

夏休みの計画を友達に共有し、一緒に過ごす提案をするメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sharing your plans for the summer vacation and suggesting to spend some time together.)

Lesson 3

学校のプロジェクトで困っていることを教師に説明し、助けを求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a teacher explaining the difficulties you are facing with a school project and asking for help.)

Lesson 4

留学生としての日常生活や文化の違いについて友達に書くメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend about your daily life as an exchange student and the cultural differences you’ve observed.)

Lesson 5

あなたが参加しているクラブの活動とその楽しさについて友達に伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend describing the activities of the club you are part of and how much fun it is.)

Lesson 6

留学プログラムの応募についての質問をプログラムコーディネーターに尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to the program coordinator asking questions about applying for a study abroad program.)

Lesson 7

家族に最近学校で起こった面白い出来事を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your family telling them about a funny incident that recently happened at school.)

Lesson 8

英語の先生に映画のレビューの宿題について質問するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your English teacher asking questions about a homework assignment to review a movie.)

Lesson 9

友達にあなたの好きな音楽バンドとその魅力について語るメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend talking about your favorite music band and what makes them appealing to you.)

Lesson 10

学校のカウンセラーにあなたの進路に関する悩みを相談するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your school counselor discussing your concerns about your future career path.)

Lesson 11

先生に提出するレポートに関する質問とアドバイスを求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher asking questions and seeking advice about a report you have to submit.)

Lesson 12

友達に最近行った旅行の経験と感想を共有するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sharing your experiences and thoughts on a recent trip you took.)

Lesson 13

学校の文化祭の準備とあなたの役割について親に報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your parents reporting on the preparations for the school cultural festival and your role in it.)

Lesson 14

友達に学校の新しい科目についての意見と感想を書くメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend expressing your opinion and thoughts about a new subject at school.)

Lesson 15

留学中に訪れた国の文化と経験について教師に報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a teacher reporting about the culture and experiences of the country you visited during your study abroad.)

Lesson 16

友達に最近始めた新しい趣味について詳しく説明するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend explaining in detail about a new hobby you recently started.)

Lesson 17

家族に学校生活の現状と感じていることを伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your family about your current school life and how you are feeling about it.)

Lesson 18

英語の先生に詩の分析の宿題について助言を求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your English teacher seeking advice on a homework assignment to analyze a poem.)

Lesson 19

友達に最近見た映画の感想と推薦をするメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sharing your thoughts on a recent movie you watched and recommending it.)

Lesson 20

学校の先生に将来の大学進学についてのアドバイスを求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a school teacher seeking advice about college applications for your future studies.)

Lesson 21

友達に共通の趣味について深く語り合うメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend to have a deep conversation about a hobby you both share.)

Lesson 22

親に学校の新しいクラブ活動について紹介するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your parents introducing a new club activity at school.)

Lesson 23

留学先でのホームステイ体験について学校の友達に報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your school friends reporting about your homestay experience while studying abroad.)

Lesson 24

英語の先生に文学作品の分析の宿題についての理解を深めるための質問をするメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your English teacher asking questions to deepen your understanding of a homework assignment on analyzing a literary work.)

Lesson 25

友達に最近参加したボランティア活動の経験を共有するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sharing your experience participating in a recent volunteer activity.)

Lesson 26

家族に学校のスポーツチームでの自分の進歩と経験を報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your family reporting your progress and experiences in the school sports team.)

Lesson27

学校の先生に自分の学習目標とそれを達成するためのサポートを求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a school teacher discussing your learning goals and asking for support to achieve them.)

Lesson 28

友達に共通の興味を持つ本や映画について意見交換するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend to exchange opinions on a book or movie of common interest.)

Lesson 29

留学先の学校での成果と挑戦について家族に報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your family about your achievements and challenges at the school where you are studying abroad.)

Lesson 30

学校のプロジェクトでチームリーダーになったことを友達に報告し、感想を共有するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend reporting that you became a team leader in a school project and sharing your thoughts about it.)

あなたは交換留学生の友達に、来週末に開かれる学校の文化祭に招待するメールを書いています。招待の詳細と一緒に、どんなイベントがあるかを説明しましょう。

You are writing an email to your exchange student friend, inviting them to the school cultural festival happening next weekend. Describe the details of the invitation along with the types of events that will be held. (目安　100 Words )

Subject: Invitation to Our School Festival Next Weekend!

Hi Emily,

I hope you’re doing well! I’m writing to invite you to our school’s cultural festival next weekend, on March 12th. It starts at 10 am and will be held at the school gymnasium.

There will be a lot of exciting events! Our class is doing a play titled “The Wizard of Oz”, and there will be various food stalls serving delicious treats. Also, the music club is preparing a special performance.

I really hope you can come. It would be great to show you a bit of our school culture!

Best,
Anna (102 Words)

Advance Class ( 目安 200 Words）　サンプル　Email

あなたは交換留学生の友達に、来週末に開かれる学校の文化祭に招待するメールを書いています。招待の詳細と一緒に、どんなイベントがあるかを説明しましょう。 (目安 200 Words)

You are writing an email to your exchange student friend, inviting them to the school cultural festival happening next weekend. Describe the details of the invitation along with the types of events that will be held.

Hi [Friend’s Name],

I hope this email finds you well! I’m excited to extend an invitation to you for a special event at our school – the annual cultural festival, which is taking place next weekend (Date: [insert date]).

This year’s festival, themed “Around the World in a Day,” promises to be a vibrant and enlightening experience. It’s a day when our school transforms into a global village, showcasing various cultures through music, dance, art, and, of course, food!

Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:

International Food Booths: Enjoy culinary delights from different countries, prepared by students and teachers.
Cultural Performances: Be captivated by traditional dances and musical presentations from various student groups.
Art Exhibitions: Explore an array of artworks and crafts representing diverse cultures.
Interactive Workshops: Participate in hands-on activities like calligraphy, origami, and folk painting.
Games and Competitions: Fun-filled contests with prizes to win!
The festival begins at 10:00 AM and will continue until 5:00 PM. It’s not just an opportunity to have fun but also a fantastic way to learn about different cultures and meet new friends. I’ll be part of the organizing team, so I can show you around!

Please let me know if you can make it. It would be great to have you join us for this colorful and educational event!

Looking forward to your reply,

[Your Name]　　　（225 Words)

E-Mail Regular Class　 目安 100 単語　 （Guideline 100 Words）

Lesson 1
あなたは交換留学生の友達に、来週末に開かれる学校の文化祭に招待するメールを書いています。招待の詳細と一緒に、どんなイベントがあるかを説明しましょう。

You are writing an email to your exchange student friend, inviting them to the school cultural festival happening next weekend. Describe the details of the invitation along with the types of events that will be held.

Lesson 2
あなたは英語の先生にメールを書いて、病気のために昨日の授業を欠席したことを伝え、授業の内容と宿題について尋ねています。

You are writing an email to your English teacher to inform them that you were absent from yesterday’s class due to illness, and you are asking about the class content and homework.

Lesson 3
あなたは友達の誕生日パーティーに招待されていますが、他の用事があるため参加できないことをメールで伝えます。また、後日改めて会う約束を提案しましょう。

You have been invited to a friend’s birthday party, but you are unable to attend due to other commitments. In your email, convey this and suggest meeting up on another day.

Lesson 4
あなたは英語の先生にEメールを書いて、来週提出予定のレポートについての質問をしています。特に、レポートのトピックと要求される長さについて尋ねています。

You are writing an email to your English teacher with questions about the report due next week. Specifically, ask about the topic of the report and the required length.

Lesson 5
あなたは友人にEメールを書いて、今週末に地元で開催されるコンサートに行くことを提案しています。コンサートの詳細と一緒に、どうしてそのイベントに行きたいのかを説明してください。

You are writing an email to a friend, suggesting going to a concert happening in your local area this weekend. Include details of the concert and explain why you want to attend this event.

Lesson 6
あなたは留学プログラムのコーディネーターにEメールを書き、参加を希望するプログラムについての追加情報を求めています。具体的には、滞在先の詳細、必要なビザの手続き、およびプログラムの費用について尋ねてください

You are writing an email to the coordinator of a study abroad program, seeking additional information about the program you wish to participate in. Specifically, ask about the details of accommodation, necessary visa procedures, and the cost of the program.

Lesson 7

友達に映画を見に行く提案をするメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend suggesting to go see a movie.)

Lesson 8

先生に病欠したことを伝え、授業の復習資料を求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher informing them of your absence due to illness and requesting materials to review the class.)

Lesson 9

家族に旅行の計画を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your family about your travel plans.)

Lesson 10

学校のクラブ活動に新しく参加したいと思う友達にそのクラブの情報を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend who is interested in joining a school club, giving them information about the club.)

Lesson 11

交換留学生として来ている友達に、地元の観光地を紹介するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to an exchange student friend introducing a local tourist spot.)

Lesson 12

英語の先生に宿題の締め切り延長を依頼するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your English teacher requesting an extension for a homework deadline.)

Lesson 13

誕生日パーティーに招待されたが参加できないことを伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to inform that you cannot attend a birthday party you are invited to.)

Lesson 14

友達に最近読んだ面白い本について推薦するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend recommending an interesting book you recently read.)

Lesson 15

留学先の家族に、自分の現在の生活状況を報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your host family abroad updating them about your current life situation.)

Lesson 16

スポーツチームのメンバーに次の試合の日程と場所を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your sports team members about the schedule and location of the next match.)

Lesson 17

先生に授業で理解できなかった点について質問するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher asking about something you did not understand in class.)

Lesson 18

友達に自分の誕生日パーティーに招待するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email inviting a friend to your birthday party.)

Lesson 19

留学プログラムに応募するための意志を表明するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email expressing your intention to apply for a study abroad program.)

Lesson 20

図書館の職員に予約した本が利用可能かどうかを尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to the library staff inquiring if a book you reserved is available.)

Lesson 21

あなたが参加しているクラブのイベントの詳細を友達に伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend detailing an event of a club you are part of.)

Lesson 22

オンラインショップに商品の配送状況を尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to an online shop inquiring about the status of your order’s shipment.)

Lesson 23

友達に最近の自分の趣味について書くメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend about your recent hobby.)

Lesson 24

親に学校の成績について報告するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your parents reporting about your school grades.)

Lesson 25

先生にレポートの提出期限について確認するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher to confirm the deadline for a report submission.)

Lesson 26

友達に共通の知り合いの近況を尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend asking about the recent situation of a mutual acquaintance.)

Lesson27

学校の先生に感謝の気持ちを表すメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your school teacher expressing gratitude.)

Lesson 28

病欠した日の授業の内容について友達に尋ねるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend asking about the content of the class you missed due to illness.)

Lesson 29

親に次の週末の予定を伝えるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your parents informing them of your plans for the next weekend.)

Lesson 30

学校のプロジェクトでグループメンバーに会議の日程を提案するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your group members in a school project proposing a meeting schedule.)

Lesson 31

留学先での経験を友達に共有するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sharing your experiences while studying abroad.)

Lesson 32

先生に将来のキャリアについてのアドバイスを求めるメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your teacher seeking advice on your future career.)

Lesson 33

友達に共有するための面白い動画リンクを送るメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sending a link to an interesting video to share.)

Lesson 34

学校のカウンセラーに進路相談の予約をするメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to your school counselor to book an appointment for career guidance.)

Lesson 35

友達に最近のスポーツイベントの感想を共有するメールを書きましょう。
(Write an email to a friend sharing your thoughts on a recent sports event.)

English Site

▮　レッスンコース名：　Email Course for Middle and High School Students

　　　　　　　　　　　　（中高生向け　E-Mail 対策コース)

　　　　●　Regular Class (目安　100 Words)　E-Mail 回答サンプル

　　　　●　Advance Class (目安　200 Words) E-Mail 回答サンプル

※　英文 E-Mailの書き方

▮　レッスン数　：　　

　　　　●　Regular Class (目安　100 Words)　30 レッスン　（1レッスン=25分）

　　　　●　Advance Class (目安　200 Words)　30 又は 60 レッスン　（1レッスン=25分）

　　　　　（受講者のレベルや回答単語数によってレッスン数が変わります。）

▮　教材　　：　　　Regular Class (目安　100 Words)

　　　　　　　　　　Advance Class (目安　200 Words)

▮　対象者レベル　：　　中高生　　英検®　準2～　準1級

▮　コースの特長：　

中高生のためのEメール作成コースでは、基本的な書き方からプロフェッショナルなメールの書き方までを学べます。このコースでは、丁寧な言葉遣い、効果的なコミュニケーションのテクニック、そしてEメールの安全な使い方について詳しく指導します。中高生の皆さんが、日常生活や将来のキャリアに役立つスキルを身につけることができます。

━━ レッスンの進め方 ━━

①　事前に予習されることをお勧めします。回答文をwordなどのファイルで作っておきましょう。
　　鉛筆書きの場合は解答用紙をスキャンしてファイルに保存することをお勧めします。
（本場同様の緊張感でレッスンを進めたい方は、予習無しで進めてください。）

②　単語数(Words)又は受講者のレベルによって1問を1レッスン以上（2コマ）必要になります。

　　できるだけ１つの問題（トピック）を同じ講師で受講してください。　

　　（ただし講師が変わっても引継ぎはできます）

③　レッスンでは、センテンスごと（文のまとまりごと）に講師のチャットボックスに

　　ドロップして講師は添削します。

　　　講師はセンテンス毎に解答文を共有画面で受講者に見せながら添削していきます。

　　　最後に完成文に対し、文章全体のアドバイスを致します。

④　レッスン中に完成できない場合、途中までの回答文を文書ファイル（word 又は

　　OpenOffice Writer）で受講者に渡します。

⑤　受講者は次のレッスンまでに回答文を完成させ、レッスン時間に講師へ渡します。

⑥　2回目のレッスンでは共有画面で講師が完成文を添削していきます。 添削、アドバイ
　　ス、回答文の完成まで受講者のレベルに沿ったライティングレッスンとなります。

 Write an essay on the given TOPIC.
 USE TWO of the POINTS below to support your answer.
 Structure: Introduction, main body and conclusion
 Suggested length: 120-150 words

Lesson 1 (Question 1)

Agree or disagree:
Self- confidence can be developed over time with the help of teachers.

POINTS:
 SELF ESTEEM/
 OPTIMISM /
 MOTIVATIONS
 PESSIMISM

Lesson 2 (Question 2)

Agree or disagree:
There is nothing that young people can teach older people.

POINTS:
 PRIDE
 CULTURE
 RESPECT
 INSULT

Lesson 3 (Question 3)

Agree or disagree:
Media can control our way of thinking.

POINTS:
 BLACK PROPAGANDA
 MANIPULATION
 SELF-INTEREST
 UNPROFESSIONALISM

Lesson 4 (Question 4)

Agree or disagree:
Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than
watching movies.

 POINTS:
 ENTERTAINMENT/
 BOREDOM/
 LEISURE TIME/
 VISUAL PERSON/ LEARNER

Lesson 5 (Question 5)

Agree or disagree:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game
is fun only when you win.

POINTS:
 WRONG MOTIVATION/
 UNSPORTY/
 PRIDE/
 FAME

Lesson 6 (Question 6)

Agree or disagree:
Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as
they are able to do so.

POINTS:
 EARLY DISCIPLINE
 TEACHING ACCOUNTABILITY
 RESPONSIBILITY
 ABUSE

Lesson 7 (Question 7)

Agree or disagree:
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the
best teachers.

POINTS:
 MORAL VALUES/
 ACADEMICS/
 SACRIFICES/
 MOTIVATOR

Lesson 8 (Question 8)

Agree or disagree:
It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city.

POINTS:
 HUMILTY/
 MODERNIZATION/
 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES/
 INTERACTION

Lesson 9 (Question 9)

Agree or disagree:
“When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to
do with success.”

POINTS:
 EDUCATION/
 KNOWLEDGE/
 IGNORANCE/
 SKILLS

Lesson 10 (Question 10)

Agree or disagree:
People are never satisfied with what they have; they always want
something more or something different.

POINTS:
 GREED/
 HONOR/
 ACHIEVEMENTS/
 CONTENTMENT

Lesson 11 (Question 11)

Agree or disagree:
Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives

POINTS:
 SECURITY/
 RETIREMENT/
 INSURANCE/
 UNEMPLOYMENT/

Lesson 12 (Question 12)

Agree or disagree:
Face-to-face communication is better than other types of
communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls.

POINTS:
 MODERNIZATION/
 ACCESSIBILTY/
 COMFORT/
 COST

Lesson 13 (Question 13)

Agree or disagree:
The most important aspect of a job is the money a person earns.

POINTS:
 PRACTICALITY/
 NEEDS AND WANTS/
 POVERTY/
 ECONOMIC STATUS

Lesson 14 (Question 14)

Agree or disagree:
Children should begin learning a foreign language as soon as they start
school.

POINTS:
 MOTHER TONGUE LANGUAGE/
 COMPETITIVE WORLD/
 EDUCATION/
 COLONIAL MENTALITY

Lesson 15 (Question 15)

Agree or disagree:
Boys and girls should attend separate schools

POINTS:
 INNOCENSE/
 INCLUSIVE EDUCATION/
 CULTURE/
 GENDER BIASED

Lesson 16 (Question 16)

Agree or disagree:
It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group.

POINTS:
 DEPENDENCE/
 LAZINESS/
 INTIMIDATION/
 STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

Lesson 17 (Question 17)

Agree or disagree:
The effects of racial, sexual, or religious discrimination

POINTS:
 HISTORY/
 ORIENTATION/
 STEREOTYPING/
 SOCIETY

Lesson 18 (Question 18)

Agree or disagree:
The effects of computers on our everyday lives

POINTS:
 DEPENDENCE/
 EFFICIENCY/
 ACCURACY/
 LAZINESS

Lesson 19 (Question 19)

Agree or disagree:
The effects of pressures on students to get good grades have a positive
effect.

POINTS:
 FRUSTRATION/
 ANXIETY/
 DISCIPLINE/
 SUCCESS

Lesson 20 (Question 20)

Agree or disagree:
The Rate of Teenage Pregnancy has been increasing.

POINTS:
 Social media/
 Illiteracy/
 Family background/
 Peer Status

Lesson 21 (Question 21)

Agree or disagree:
There are growing numbers of students who are cheating.

POINTS:
 Lack of Motivation
 Wrong Influence of friends/
 Teenage relationship/
 Bad study habit

Lesson 22 (Question 22)

Agree or disagree:
A Corrupt Government is the reason why there is Poverty.

POINTS:
 History/
 Government/
 Social Inequality/
 National debt/

Lesson 23 (Question 23)

Agree or disagree:
People don’t bother to vote in local elections.

POINTS:
 Lack of Interest/
 Hopeless Government/
 Location/
 Uneducated and Poverty

Lesson 24 (Question 24)

Agree or disagree:
More and more students are taking online classes.

POINTS:
 Advantage of Location/
 Enrolment Fee
 Class setting is more comfortable
 Flexibility of Schedule

Lesson 25 (Question 25)

Agree or disagree:
The numbers of people who are shopping online has been growing.

POINTS:
 It saves money/
 It saves time/
 It is easy to purchase/
 No more queuing

Lesson 26 (Question 26)

Agree or disagree:
There are serious negative effects of not getting enough sleep.

POINTS:
 Anxiety/
 Stress/
 Changes of body clock due to graveyard shift/
 Poor judgment/ decreased productivity

Lesson 27 (Question 27)

Agree or disagree:
Students, who cannot manage to so many stresses, drop out from high
school or college.

POINTS:
 Unexpected financial problems/
 Balance between work and study/
 Early Relationship Problems
 Family issues

Lesson 28 (Question 28)

Agree or disagree:
Young people nowadays are developing a eating disorder.

POINTS:
 Genetic vulnerability/
 Stereotyping
 Socio-cultural influences
 Peer Pressure

Lesson 29 (Question 29)

Agree or disagree:
Peer pressure can vehemently affect the studies of every student.

POINTS:
 Social media/
 Identity Crisis/
 Adolescence Stage/
 Sense of belonging

Lesson 30 (Question 30)

Agree or disagree:
There is little number of students who read newspaper.

POINTS:
 ONLINE NEWS/
 OUT OF HABIT/
 FAMILY ORIENTATION/
 INFLUENCES FROM OTHER PEOPLE

Lesson 31 (Question 31)

Agree or disagree:
Many adults nowadays are also enjoying animated movies.

POINTS:
 STRESS RELIEVER/
 STORY LINES ARE REALISTIC/
 ENJOYABLE/
 BRINGS CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES BACK

Lesson 32 (Question 32)

Agree or disagree:
There are deep effects on children of every broken marriage.

POINTS:
 REBELLION/
 LOW SELF ESTEEM/
 HATRED/
 VULNERABILITY

Lesson 33 (Question 33)

Agree or disagree:
There are increasing numbers of people keeping pets at home.

POINTS:
 LONELINESS/
 VANITY/
 EMPATHY AND COMPASSION/
 SECURITY (TO WARD OFF THIEVES)

Lesson 34(Question 34)

Agree or disagree:
Majority of students hate Mathematics.

POINTS:
 IGNORANCE/
 LAZINESS/
 HATRED/
 MATH teachers are not motivating

Lesson 35 (Question 35)

Agree or disagree:
There are significant effects of illiteracy.

POINTS:
 POVERTY/
 LIFESTYLE/
 PESSIMISM/
 GOVERNMENT

Lesson 36 (Question 36)

Agree or disagree:
Nowadays, People are facing variety of depression.

POINTS:
 POVERTY/
 UNEMPLOYMENT/
 LOST OF LOVED ONES/
 BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS

Lesson 37 (Question 37)

Agree or disagree:
There are two stages of a person’s life: Life and Death

POINTS:
 Childhood
 Adulthood
 Parenthood
 Marriage life

Lesson 38 (Question 38)

Agree or disagree:
An active student can be demotivated by a passive student.

POINTS:
 Peer Pressure/
 Parent’s Motivation/
 Family Back ground/
 Adolescence Stage

Lesson 39 (Question 39)

Agree or disagree:
These days, people are more engaged in traveling.

POINTS:
 STRESS RELIEVER/
 LOCATION/
 BEAUTIFUL SCENERIES/
 COMFORTABLE FACILITIES

Lesson 40 (Question 40)

Agree or disagree:
There are numbers of disadvantages when dining in fast-food
restaurants.

POINTS:
 QUALITY OF FOOD/
 CUSTOMER SERVICE/
 HEALTH
 BUDGET

Lesson 41 (Question 41)

Agree or disagree:
Students who are attending Traditional face-to-face tutorial class are
slowly decreasing.

POINTS:
 ONLINE TUTORIAL
 COMFORT/
 ENROLMENT FEE/
 LOCATION

Lesson 42 (Question 42)

Agree or disagree:
A subway is more comfortable vehicle than busses.

POINTS:
 ACCESSIBLITY/
 COMFORT/
 TRAFFIC JAMS/
 TIME

Lesson 43 (Question 43)

Agree or disagree:
The production and sale of cigarettes should be made illegal.

POINTS:
 PEER PRESSURE/
 ADDICTIVE/
 NO MEDICAL VALUE/
 SECOND HAND SMOKERS

Lesson 44 (Question 44)

Agree or disagree:
People have become overly dependent on technology.

POINTS:
o COMMUNICATION/
o PAYING BILLS/
o TRANSPORTATION/
o UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Lesson 45 (Question 45)

Agree or disagree:
Drunk drivers should be imprisoned on the first offense.

POINTS:
 TROUBLE /
 VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS/
 IMPAIRS JUDGMENT/
 REPEATING THE SAME OFFENSE OVER AND OVER AGAIN

Lesson 46 (Question 46)

Agree or disagree:
Students should not be required to take physical education courses.

POINTS:
 (UN) ESSENTIAL/
 (UN) HEALTHY LIFESTYLE/
 WASTE OF TIME AND EFFORT/

 ESSENTIAL IN BUILDING CHARACTER

Lesson 47 (Question 47)

Agree or disagree:
Romantic love is a poor basis for marriage.

POINTS:
 LUST/
 FRIENDSHIP/
 DIFFERENT LOVE LANGUAGES/
 MATURITY

Lesson 48 (Question 48)

Agree or disagree:
Students should not be allowed to have phones in elementary and high
schools.

POINTS:
 DISCTRUCTION/
 EMERGENCY SITUATION/
 PEER PRESSURE/
 SAFETY

Lesson 49 (Question 49)

Agree or disagree:
Student’s textbooks should be replaced by notebook computers or
tablet.

POINTS:
 THEY HAVE TO BE UPDATED.
 FOR FUN/
 BOOKS ARE TRADITIONAL
 21ST CENTURY LEARNERS

Lesson 50 (Question 50)

Agree or disagree:
A bad habit can soon become a bad lifestyle.

POINTS:
 INFLUENCES FROM BAD ENVIROMENT
 ROLE MODELS/
 CHANGE OF MINDSET
 NEGATIVITY

● Write an essay on the given TOPIC.
● Give THREE reasons to support your answer. ● Structure: Introduction, main body,
and conclusion
● Suggested length: 200-240 words
● Write your essay in the space provided on Side B of your answer sheet.
Any writing outside the space will not be graded.

Lesson 1 (Question 1)

Should minors who commit serious crimes receive the same punishments as adults?

Lesson 2 (Question 2)

Do multinational corporations play a positive role in today’s world?

Lesson 3 (Question 3)

Does more need to be done to address Japan’s low birthrate?

Lesson 4 (Question 4)

Agree or disagree : Space exploration should be continued.

Lesson 5 (Question 5)

Can the global demand for water be met in the future?

Lesson 6 (Question 6)

Agree or disagree : World poverty can be eliminated.

Lesson 7 (Question 7)

Is too much emphasis put on work in modern society?

Lesson 8 (Question 8)

Agree or disagree : A college education is necessary for everyone.

Lesson 9 (Question 9)

Are prisons an effective way to deal with criminals?

Lesson 10 (Question 10)

Do the benefits of hosting international sporting events outweigh the disadvantages?

Lesson 11 (Question 11)

Should Japan play a bigger role in international affairs?

Lesson 12 (Question 12)

Agree or disagree : Gambling should be banned.

Lesson 13 (Question 13)

Does increasing longevity have a beneficial effect on society?

Lesson 14 (Question 14)

Agree or disagree : Sports are essential to the healthy development of children.

Lesson 15 (Question 15)

Agree or disagree : Future generations will become more dependent on robots.

Lesson 16 (Question 16)

Agree or disagree : Food shortages will be eliminated in the future.

Lesson 17 (Question 17)

Does the world need to promote the use of renewable energy?

Lesson 18 (Question 18)

Agree or disagree : Government should spend more money on research in the field
of regenerative medicine.

Lesson 19 (Question 19)

Will the world become more peaceful in the future?

Lesson 20 (Question 20)

Agree or disagree : Electronic voting should be promoted.

Lesson 21 (Question 21)

Agree or disagree : Outsourcing contributes to the sustained
development of the global economy.

Lesson 22 (Question 22)

Should more be done to protect against natural disaster?

Lesson 23 (Question 23)

Agree or disagree : Women’s social advancement leads to economic growth.

Lesson 24 (Question 24)

Do the benefits of designation as a World Heritage Site outweigh the disadvantages?

Lesson 25 (Question 25)

Can the international community bring out more democratization in the world?

Lesson 26 (Question 26)

Is art more important than science in our modern life?

Lesson 27 (Question 27)

Will aging populations give a negative impact on our society?

Lesson 28 (Question 28)

Does sport athletes’ role contribute to our society?

Lesson 29 (Question 29)

Should nuclear energy be entirely banned to be used as an alternative energy?

Lesson 30 (Question 30)

Is Japan making enough efforts to publicize radiation leaks to the world?

Lesson 31 (Question 31)

Should Japan put more efforts to promote English language?

Lesson 32 (Question 32)

Does rapidly globalizing world economy contribute to the world prosperity?

Lesson 33 (Question 33)

Is higher education a key to a country’s prosperity?

Lesson 34(Question 34)

Can the international community stop global warming?

Lesson 35 (Question 35)

Does volunteering play a more critical role in our society?

Lesson 36 (Question 36)

Can adults let our next generation take over country’s prosperity in Japan?

Lesson 37 (Question 37)

Are we prepared for natural disasters?

Lesson 38 (Question 38)

Does the Internet bring out our life better?

Lesson 39 (Question 39)

Can we maintain the harmony between ecosystem and development on earth?

Lesson 40 (Question 40)

Is it necessary to learn religion to lead a meaningful life?

Lesson 41 (Question 41)

Should promoting country’s economy be put more priority than tackling global warming?

Lesson 42 (Question 42)

Should terminating terrorists be justified by the use of surveillance airplane? 42

Lesson 43 (Question 43)

Should country’s security more outweigh than their citizen’s privacy?

Lesson 44 (Question 44)

Should women have more opportunities to play a crucial role in Japan’s society?

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 lead foot （飛ばし屋）

今回採り上げるのは「 lead foot」という表現です。

lead footは直訳すれば「鉛の足」ですが，これは一体どういう意味でしょうか。

lead foot には飛ばし屋（スピード狂）という意味があります。

He has a lead foot.やHe’s a lead-foot.のように言います。

これは「（アクセルを踏んでいるのは）鉛の足である」ということに由来するようです。

皆さんも運転中は足が鉛にならないように気を付けてください。

例文　

A: Did you know he was ticketed again?

B: Really? The second time in a month for him, wasn’t it?

A: It was true. He really has a lead foot.

A: あいつまた捕まったらしいぜ。

B: まじで？今月で２回目じゃない？

A: そうなんだよ。ほんと飛ばし屋だからなー。

「 lead foot （飛ばし屋)  」習得・攻略

ネイティブのリアル 英語：

My brother got his third speeding ticket in two weeks! My father is always yelling at him about his lead foot.

学校で教わる英語：

 My brother got his third speeding ticket in two weeks! My father is always yelling at him about his tendency to drive too fast.

ネイティブのリアル発音:

My brother god ’is third speeding ticket ’n two weeks!  My dad’s always yelling ad ’im aboud ’is lead foot

foot　を使ったイディオム

1. Put your foot in your mouth (口が災いする)

I really put my foot in my mouth when I asked her about her job, not knowing she had been fired.
彼女が解雇されたことを知らずに仕事のことを尋ねてしまい、本当に口が災いした。

2. Foot the bill (勘定を支払う)

Since it was my idea to eat out, I’ll foot the bill.
外食するのが私の提案だったので、勘定は私が支払います。

3. Get off on the wrong foot (悪いスタートを切る)

I got off on the wrong foot with my new boss and now it’s hard to improve the relationship.
新しい上司との最初の出会いがうまくいかず、今はその関係を改善するのが難しい。

4. Have one foot in the grave (死にかけている)

My grandfather is quite ill and has one foot in the grave.
祖父はかなり病気で、死にかけています。

5. Put your best foot forward (最善を尽くす)

In the interview, remember to put your best foot forward.
面接では、最善を尽くすようにしてください。

6. On the wrong foot (誤った方法で)

We started the project on the wrong foot and now we need to rethink our strategy.
私たちはプロジェクトを誤った方法で始めてしまい、今は戦略を再考する必要があります。

7. Drag your feet (ぐずぐずする)

He’s been dragging his feet on finishing the report.
彼は報告書の完成をぐずぐずと遅らせています。

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2. Nursing 1 [看護師]
3. Accounting [会計、経理]
4. Legal Professionals [法律専門家]
5. Tourism 1 [観光・旅行・ホテル]
6. Marketing and Advertising [マーケティング、広告]
7.  Cabin Crew (客室乗務員）

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