2019年7月29日月曜日

Summary-Jul.29


Write what bar codes are, how they work, and how they are used in four to six sentences.

STT Speaking-Jul.29

Speak about yourself in 4 steps.
1. Profile  
2. Personality  
3. What you like/are interested to do in the future  
4. What you’re going to do in college

STT Dictation-Jul.29

Post your Dictation.

2019年7月25日木曜日

Assignment-Jul.25

Read the Info-graphic  

Write a summary of the info-graphic in one paragraph. 
Write another paragraph to answer the question: 
"We should all eat bugs to save the environment and reduce hunger in the world."
Post by Aug.12th

[Vocabulary] 
edible insects, 
crickets seem more palatable
selling points for vegans, 
raising the bar (insect protein bar), entomophagy [en.təˈmɒf.ə.dʒi] the practice of humans eating insects as food
[Sample Summary]
1. Edible insects are rich in protein with much less environmental burden than animals.
2. The market for edible insects is expected to grow as the demand increases, especially for grasshoppers, locusts and crickets. Also, insects are being used more as feed crops because they are nutritious but require much less resources.
3. Thailand, where insects have long been produced and consumed, is eying the business potential in western markets and scaling up production for export.
4, 5. Among the edible insects, cricket flour is becoming more popular in Europe than cockroaches or mealworms despite the nutritious benefits because of the perception.
6. insect protein bar manufacturer
7. Scientific interests in edible insects have been rising especially for the last two years because of environmental sustainability.
8. Agricultural leaders believe insect farming has great benefits to the environment and circular economy.
9. To promote insect consumption, it is essential to develop more efficient and economical production methods.

11, 12, The practice of eating insects depends partly on how well the insect-used dishes are prepared and served. 

Taiwan's Rainbow Victory-Jul.25


=> Write a summary in five to eight sentences.

=> Speak your opinion in 60 sec.

STT Speaking-Jul.25

Speak What do you want to be or do in the future in 4 steps.
1. What you want to be/do  
2. Explain what it is  
3. Why you want to be/do  
4. What you are going to do to be/do

2019年7月22日月曜日

Japan's Population-Jul.22

The number of babies born in 2002 was 1,153k, down from 1967 when 1,935k were born.
The number has been kept declining and in 2018, it was only 918k.

The current population of 126 mil is projected to be around 
117 mil in 2030
107 mil in 2040, 
and 97 mil in 2050 respectively.

Accordingly, competitions for higher education and employment are both becoming less severe.
 In fact, both colleges and companies are competing only to fill their capacities and requirements.
Do you prefer to stay in a comfortable but shrinking society or to go out to challenge in a more competitive but rewarding environment?
=> Speak your answer in 60 seconds.

STT Speaking-Jul.22

Speak about the kind of person you want to be in 4 steps.
- Who/What kind of person  
- Why   
- Explain/Example  
- Your thoughts

STT Dictation

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2019年7月18日木曜日

Write an email-Jul.18

Read “Living in Tokyo” by Sam Johnson.


“Living in Tokyo”
     My name is Sam Johnson. I'm a citizen of New Zealand, but I live in Tokyo. I came here two years ago from Auckland. In Japan, there were many opportunities for New Zealanders to teach English and business. I have a business degree from the University of Auckland. I teach English for international business at a large Japanese university in Tokyo. I really like my job. My students work hard. I usually teach 20 hours a week. I also plan lessons and grade tests. I don't work during the summer. I usually go back to New Zealand to visit my family in Auckland. I also like to travel in Asia. I went to Thailand last year.
     There were many problems for me in Japan at first. I was always lonely because my family and friends were in New Zealand. The Japanese language was hard for me. The winters here are cold and cloudy. In my first year here, there was a lot of snow. In Auckland, the winters are cool, not cold. Also, Tokyo is always crowded. The population of Tokyo is about 13 million people. There are just too many people. I don't like to take the trains in Tokyo in the summer. They're very hot!
     After two years, I have several close Japanese friends. I also know many people in my neighborhood. The people in the local markets are very friendly. Now I feel welcome. I can speak Japanese fairly well, but my listening is still weak. I can read some signs in train stations and menus in restaurants. I still don't like Japanese winters and summers, but spring and fall are beautiful. I travel all over Japan. I often go to Kyoto, the old capital. I have one really close Japanese friend. His name is Aki. He is a lawyer for a big company. We go hiking in the mountains on weekends. He is helping me to read and understand Japanese. I feel much better about living in Japan now. I want to live here for a long time.

Plan Study the model writing
- 2nd Paragraph: Write your advice in three to five sentences.
- 3rd Paragraph: Write another advice in three to five sentences.
- Last Paragraph: Conclude your email to encourage and cheer him up in two or three sentences.


Dear Sam,
1st Paragraph: Introduction in two or three sentences. State the main point clearly.
I’m glad to hear that you’re enjoying your life here in Japan and want to spend some more years. So, I’d like to give you a piece of advice that may make your staying even more exciting and memorable. I recommend you to travel to Hokkaido.
2nd Paragraph: Write your advice in three to five sentences.
As you know, Hokkaido is the northernmost island. It is a big island in our scale but there aren’t so many people or businesses in most part of the island. Therefore, the nature is well preserved, such as mountains, lakes, forests, sea shores and wild animals. <= In winter, it is cold and icy but you can enjoy skiing in the world class ski resorts. In summer, you can travel anywhere by train, bus, bike or even hitch-hiking. There are a lot to see in any part of the island.
3rd Paragraph: Write another advice in three to five sentences.
Also, they offer excellent local tastes such as ramen noodles and seafood. <= Ramen noodles in Sapporo, the capital of the prefecture, are so popular that almost all the visitors there try it. Its unique miso-based soup is usually thick and rich. There is a popular place called Ramen Yokocho where numbers of ramen restaurants offer different types and tastes of ramen noodles. Also, you can easily imagine how fresh the seafood there is. The most popular seafood there is salmon. There are several kinds of salmon dishes and they are all good. But I would suggest you should try Ishikari-nabe. It’s a hotpot dish made with salmon and vegetables in miso based soup. It’s not only tasty but also keeps you warm even in the severe winter there.
Last Paragraph: Conclude your email to encourage and cheer him up in two or three sentences.
Sam, I believe Hokkaido offers most memorable experiences for you. It may even remind you the sceneries and nature of your country. I hope a trip to Hokkaido will make your life in Japan even more enjoyable.
Best regards,
TK
 Try These!      Use there is/are, singular/plural and/but correctly

- suggest –ing: I suggest you (should) visit/see/try              
- explain ~/sth to sb/about
- recommend ~/sb to do, recommend ~ (to you), ~ is (highly) recommended                        
- explain ~ / about / sth to sb                                
- tell sb sth, talk about,
- give advice on ~, a piece of advice
- ~ is worth –ing                   
- try –ing                  
- don’t forget to/remember to

STT Speaking-Jul.18

Speak about the person who had an influence on you in 4 steps.
1. Who/Profile  
2, 3. What he/she does, what influenced you  
4. What you think of the influence

2019年7月15日月曜日

Singular or Plural-Jul.15


Plural, Singular, or Either by Word, Context, Situation, Expectation
- There is no post office/bank/railway station/pet store/theater/stadium in the village.
    <-> There are no restaurants/shops/houses/trees/poles/traffic lights in this part of the town
- There was no clock/bed/sofa/table/deskin the room.
    <-> There were no chairs(chair)/windows/curtains/power outlets in the room