2011年1月31日月曜日

Next Google Chief Knows Company; Jobs' Latest Leave at Apple

a. words

1. liver
context: Two years ago Mr. Jobs received a new liver.
definition: a large organ in your body that produces bile and cleans your blood

2. pancreatic
context: In two thousand four he had pancreatic cancer.
definition: a gland inside your body, near your stomach, that produces insulin and a liquid that helps your body to use the food that you eat

3. faithful
context: Apple has been a driver in some things and they have been a faithful adopter of good ideas in others.
definition: remaining loyal to a particular person, belief, political party etc and continuing to support them


c.
Apple and Google are big company in the world.
Steve Jobs is too busy.
so, he shuld rest and relax.

ここからは授業についての感想を
少し日本語で書きます。

私個人としてはこの授業で
生きた英文に触れることができ
英語の能力があがったと思います。

普段は読むことが無い記事も
読むことができて楽しかったです。

この授業は自発的に取り組めば
とてもためになる授業だったと思います。

あと、English Centralなど
興味深いものも教えてもらい、
個人的にはとても役に立っています。

一年間、ありがとうございました。

2011年1月20日木曜日

Anxious Students Gain on Tests by Writing About Fears

Anxious Students Gain on Tests by Writing About Fears

a, words

1, cognitive

context: I talk about it as your cognitive horsepower that you could otherwise be
using to focus on the exam.

definition: related to the process of knowing, understanding, and learning something

2, reappraise

context: What we think happens is when students put it down on paper, they think about the worst that could happen and they reappraise the situation.

definition: to examine something again in order to consider whether you should change it or your opinion of it

3, all of a sudden

context: What we showed is that for students who are highly test-anxious, who'd done our writing intervention, all of a sudden there was no relationship between test anxiety and performance.

definition: suddenly

c,
I was interested this news and this way.
But I can`t understand this way a little.

What kind of thing should we write concretely before an exam?

2011年1月16日日曜日

Japan's year of triumph in space

Japan's year of triumph inspace

a. words

1. astrology

context: In Chinese astrology, the tiger is supposed to represent movement, restlessness, and travel — which, happily, is perfect for my purpose.
definition: the study of the positions and movements of the stars and how they might influence people and events


2. renowned

context: Earth asteroid Itokawa (named after renowned rocket scientist Hideo Itokawa, popularly known as "Dr Rocket").
definition: known and admired by a lot of people, especially for a special skill, achievement, or quality [= famous]

3. numerous

context: There were numerous problems with communication and propulsion systems that delayed its scheduled return in 2007, but JAXA scientists solved them elegantly.
definition: many


c.
This blog's name is "Space Brother".
So, this news is concerned with "Space".

This achievement make Japanese people happy.

For Arizona Girl, a Life of Hope With Tragic Endpoints

For Arizona Girl, a Life of Hope With Tragic Endpoints

a. words

1. funeral

context: On Thursday, a flag recovered from the World Trade Center in New York flew outside the church where her funeral took place.

definition: a religious ceremony for burying or cremating (=burning) someone who has died

2. congresswoman

context: A neighbor had invited Christina to meet her congresswoman at a "Congress on Your Corner" event near a store.

definition: a woman who is a member of a congress, especially the US House of Representatives

3. council

context: The third-grader had recently been elected to the student council at school.

definition: a group of people that are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions, or to give advice


c.
This news made me sad.
In Japan, We rarely see such a seen.
Therefore, When I heared the news, I was afraid of America.
And I noticed that Japan is a peaceful society.

2011年1月13日木曜日

New Law in US Aims to Increase Food Safety

New Law in US Aims to Increase Food Safety

a . words


1. poultry
context: A new law called the Food Safety Modernization Act will govern all foods except meat, poultry and some egg products.
definition:birds such as chickens and ducks that are kept on farms in order to produce eggs and meat


2. inspection
context: It calls for increased government inspections of food processors.
definition: a careful examination of something to find out more about it or to check for anything wrong


3. legislation
context: The legislation could cost the government almost one and a half billion dollars over five years.
definition: a law or set of laws



c.
This news is very deep.
Certainly, I think gorvenment needs to check foods.
But, if there are more money and no risk,
I encourage to think again.

2010年12月21日火曜日

Brighter Time for Stores This Season

Brighter Time for Stores This Season

a. words

1. retail
context: But a report this week on retail sales in November suggested that economic growth may be gaining speed

definition: the sale of goods in shops to customers, for their own use and not for selling to anyone else

2. interest
context:The aim is to increase economic growth by lowering long-term interest rates.

definition:
a) the extra money that you must pay back when you borrow money
b) money paid to you by a bank or financial institution when you keep money in an account there

3. quantitative
context:But long-term rates have risen since the Fed launched its latest program of so-called quantitative easing, known as "QE2."

definition:relating to amounts rather than to the quality or standard of something

c.
there are very difficult words in thi news.
So,I need a lot of time to read.
But, the news are interesting.

Chrismas is coming.
I wish everyone have happy Chrismas.

iPads, E-Readers, Notebook Computers Top Wish Lists

iPads, E-Readers, Notebook Computers Top Wish Lists


a. word

1. togetherness

context: But not all of the things on the holiday gift wish list involved electronics. Clothes, cars and motorcycles also made the list.
So did family togetherness and good health. And the one thing that people wanted most?


definition: the pleasant feeling you have when you are part of a group of people who have a close relationship with each other


c .

I'm interested in a Ipad.
but I also wish you peace and happiness.

2010年12月7日火曜日

Mobile Phones May Soon Test for STIs and Blood Pressure

Mobile Phones May Soon Test for STIs and Blood Pressure

a. words

1. urine

context :People place urine or saliva on a small piece of paper.

definition : the yellow liquid waste that comes out of the body from the bladder

2. saliva

context : People place urine or saliva on a small piece of paper.

definition : the liquid that is produced naturally in your mouth

3. implication

context : Clearly one of the major implications of something like this would be for use in developing countries

definition : a possible future effect or result of an action, event, decision etc

c.
It is very good idea.

so, it's obvious that technology will make people life more and more convenient.
And, I think mobile phone has lot of possibilities.

2010年11月30日火曜日

Babies and Intelligence

Babies and Intelligence

a . words

1 . Institute

context : Research scientists at the Institute note that babies are strongly influenced by their environment.

definition : an organization that has a particular purpose such as scientific or educational work, or the building where this organization is based

2 . evidence

context : Last year, a study from the Netherlands found evidence that unborn babies can remember sounds.

definition : facts or signs that show clearly that something exists or is true

3 . fetus or foetus

context : They played sounds to the fetus and watched its movements with ultrasound equipment.

definition : a baby or young animal before it is born


c .
A baby has a great ability.
I don`t think depressed women influence her children.
And I surprised that a fetus can remember the sounds.

2010年10月26日火曜日

2 Billion People Expected Online by End of 2010

2 Billion People Expected Online by End of 2010

a word

1 . one out of five

definition : 5人に1人

context :. In developing countries, you have only one out of five people using the Internet.

2 . even

definition : even bigger/better/brighter etc used to emphasize that someone or something is bigger, better etc

context : If we look at certain regions like in Africa, for example, the figures are even lower.

3 . usage

definition : the way in which something is used, or the amount of it that is used

context :Ms. Teltscher says mobile phone usage has reached sixty-eight percent in developing countries.

c

People more spend time in internet .
and they will probably want to connect another person
at all times .

2010年10月19日火曜日

Early Classes = Sleepy Teens (Duh!)

Early Classes = Sleepy Teens (Duh!)

a . word

1 . lazy

definition : not liking work and physical activity, or not making any effort to do anything

context : These aren't a bunch of lazy kids -- although, you know, teenagers can of course be lazy.

2 . well-being

definition : a feeling of being comfortable, healthy, and happy

context :He says sleepy teens can experience a form of depression that could have big effects on their general well-being.

c .
When I was a teenager , I was very sleepy every morning .
But , today I found the reason .

Expert say
Teens are biologically programmed to go to sleep
late and wake up later than other age groups .

And I agree Expert's proposition .

2010年9月28日火曜日

Japan to ask China to pay for damaged patrol vessels

Japan to ask China to pay for damaged patrol vessels


a . word

1. vessel

context : Japan will ask China to pay for damage to two patrol vessels caused by a collision with a Chinese trawler in disputed waters, Tokyo has said.


define : formal a ship or large boat

2. collision

context : Japan will ask China to pay for damage to two patrol vessels caused by a collision with a Chinese trawler in disputed waters, Tokyo has said.

define : an accident in which two or more people or vehicles hit each other while moving in different directions

3. diplomatic

context : The collision earlier this month led to the worst diplomatic crisis between the two neighbouring countries in years.

define : relating to or involving the work of diplomats

c .

This news is very hot now .
I don't think all Chinese people criticize Japan .
And Japanese people don't get emotional .

2010年8月3日火曜日

Bringing Color to Life (and Tears to Eyes) With a Natural Dye

Bringing Color to Life (and Tears to Eyes) With a Natural Dye

a . word

1 , dye

context : Dye can bring a little color to life.

definition : a substance you use to change the colour of your clothes, hair etc
c ,

This article is about dye .

now , Most clothing is colored by dyes .
so , Ancient people often colored their clothes by national dyes from plant and animal products .

I think this way apparently good for the environment .

2010年7月31日土曜日

Tokyo's 'oldest man' had been dead for 30 years

Tokyo's 'oldest man' had been dead for 30 years

a . word

1, mummify

context:they uncovered mummified skeletal remains lying in his bed.

definition:past tense and past participle mummified, present participle mummifying, third person singular mummifies

2, investigate

context:Police are now investigating the family on possible fraud charges.

definition:to try to find out the truth about or the cause of something such as a crime, accident, or scientific problem

3, Welfare

context:Welfare officials had tried to meet Mr Kato since early this year.

denfinition:help that is provided for people who have personal or social problems


c .

I think this news is very eerie too.
I can`t understand their action.
Why have they left his dead body for 30 year?
this news is reported in Japan.
I think there are a lot of eerie case as this in Japan.

2010年7月29日木曜日

Raul signs for Schalke after leaving Real Madrid

Raul signs for Schalke after leaving Real Madrid

a . word

1. hint

context : The 33-year-old, who announced his departure from the Spanish giants on Monday, had hinted he could make a move to a Premier League side in England.

difinition : to suggest something in an indirect way, but so that someone can guess your meaning

2. fascinate

context : "For me Germany has the best league in the world. Above all, I'm fascinated by how well-balanced it is."

difinitoin : if someone or something fascinates you, you are attracted to them and think they are extremely interesting


c.
I think Raul is a great football player.
He scored 323 goals in 741 games for Real.
This number is suprising !
It is because it is difficult to continue to play in 741 games,
and Real is a very strong team.

Real president Florentino Perez also paid
"There are many men who form part of the legend of Real Madrid but few that are chosen to embody the club - Raul is one of those."

Even if he go to Germany, Real`s fan can`t forget him.

In Hot Weather, Know the Warning Signs of Heat Disorders

In Hot Weather, Know the Warning Signs of Heat Disorders


a . word

1.humidity

context : The causes of heat stress include wearing heavy clothing, physical work or exercise, hot weather and high humidity.

definition : the amount of water contained in the air

2.perspiration

context : The person loses large amounts of body water and salt in perspiration.

definition : liquid that appears on your skin when you are hot or nervous

3.heat exhaustion

context : Untreated heat stress can lead to a more serious problem called heat exhaustion.

definition : weakness and sickness caused by doing too much work, exercise etc in hot weather


c.

This summer is too hot.
So, We need to drink more than two liters water in hot weather.

In addition, We are careful foods and clothes in hot weather.
Especially, small children, older adults and those who have the disease diabetes are more careful Severe heat increases problems.

This article is useful for me, and so interesting.

2010年7月20日火曜日

English and Spanish Speakers Learn Together, and From Each Other

English and Spanish Speakers Learn Together, and From Each Other

a . word

1 . kindergarten

context : She says her kindergarteners from English-speaking families may have never heard Spanish before.

define : American EnglishSEP a school or class for children aged five

2 . skeptical

context : "The experience of history has made us a bit skeptical, OK? Because it's another thing that sounds like on the surface is a great idea."

define : tending to disagree with what other people tell you

3 . federal

context : Some schools say a federal education law from the last administration has hurt language teaching.

define : relating to the central government of a country such as the US, rather than the government of one of its states

c .
This ploblem is very difficult .

In japan , most of Japanese people speak Japanese .
And , a lot of Japanese people can`t speak English well .

When I was a junior high school student ,
I studied English for the first time .
But I think it is very too old to study English .

2010年7月13日火曜日

World Cup 2010: Spain return to rapturous welcome

World Cup 2010: Spain return to rapturous welcome

a . word

1 . amid

context : Spain's victorious World Cup squad have returned to Madrid amid scenes of joyous celebration in the capital city.

define : while noisy, busy, or confused events are happening - used in writing or news reports

2 . triumphant

context : Captain Iker Casillas had earlier carried the trophy down the steps of the plane as the squad made a triumphant return from South Africa.

define : having gained a victory or success

3 . esplanade

context : The parade came to a halt at the esplanade near the Puente del Rey, where the festivities continued.

define : especially British English a wide street next to the sea in a town


c .

I have read sports-related article in the class.

So , I try to challenge the other article ,

and want to read a lot of English article .

2010年7月6日火曜日

Europe's best shine in South Africa

Europe's best shine in South Africa

a , word

1 , struggle

definition : to be likely to fail, even though you are trying very hard

context : As the 16 teams lined up for the second round in South Africa, the debate was about why the European nations were struggling.


2 , solace

definition : a feeling of emotional comfort at a time of great sadness or disappointment

context : perhaps there is some solace that England were not the only team to be torn apart by Miroslav Klose and his mates.


3 , adherence

definition : when someone behaves according to a particular rule, belief, principle etc

context :There has to be some discipline and adherence to tactics, the whole team has to believe in it and for the most creative players this can be very difficult, but I believe the squad understands what I want," said Van Marwijk before the start of the World Cup


c .

The FIFA World cup closed on July 12 .
People around the world have watched football games on TV for a month ,
So The exciting matches that thrilled the world for a month are finally over.

I was satisfied with performance.
I`m looking forward to next competition in 2014 .

2010年6月8日火曜日

My four point plan to win the World Cup for England

My four point plan to win the World Cup for England

a . word


1 . overwhelming

context : While Fabio Capello will not be facing the kind of overwhelming enemy which confronted Lord Baden-Powell 110 years ago ,

definition : very large or greater, more important etc than any other

2 . earmark

context : If the squad numbers are anything to go by, Capello’s opening game side does not include Gareth Barry, with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard earmarked as partners in central midfield.

definition : to decide that something will be used for a particular purpose or have something done to it in the future

3 . presence

context : Crouch has a presence that is worrying for defenders and is always a threat at set-pieces.

definition : when someone or something is present in a particular place


c .

The World cup is in South Africa .
I think that England , Brazil and Spain are the favorites in this World Cup .
But , England tied the United States 1 - 1 in a first game .
The boll of the convention is difficult to predict shoots .

Yesterday , JAPAN won Cameroon 1 - 0 .
I was very fevered .