※W●-D■は、●週目の■日目という意味です。該当の日付を押すとその日の学習内容にとぶことができます。
※音声の速度を変えて聞きたいときは、音声バーの下のリンクから音声を確認してください。
音声速度が変更できない場合、chromeでお試しください。
W8-D1(リピーティング1)
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That might be true, but employees should do more than just implement management’s decisions.
それはそうかもしれませんが、従業員は経営者の決定をただ実行するだけではありません。
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I don’t quite agree with you there. Employees should do more than just implement management’s decisions.
そこはちょっと同意しかねますね。社員は、経営陣の決定を実行するだけでなく、それ以上のことをする必要があります。
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I completely agree with you on that. A good manager knows how to micromanage his or her team without making them upset about it.
その点については、私も完全に同意見です。優れたマネージャーは、チームを動揺させずにマイクロマネジメントを行う方法を知っています。
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I beg to differ. Yes, micromanaging can help managers spot issues quickly, but it doesn’t help problematic staff grow because they’re always being monitored and told what to do.
失礼ですが同意できません。 確かに、マイクロマネジメントはマネージャーが問題をすぐに発見するのに役立ちますが、問題のあるスタッフは常に監視され、何をすべきかを指示されるため、成長には役立ちません。
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Precisely. At my previous company, my manager only cared about profits, and it was very hard to work for him.
まさに、そうですね。前の会社では、上司が利益のことしか考えていなくて、とても働きにくかったです。
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Not at all. Of course, managers should be nice to their staff, but their job is to care about profits more than anything else.
全然違いますよ。もちろん、マネージャーはスタッフに親切であるべきですが、彼らの仕事は何よりも利益を気にすることです。
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I agree up to a point. Companies that clearly care about their employees are certainly attractive, but there are other reasons why you might choose to work for a company.
私もある点までは同意します。 従業員を大切にしている企業は確かに魅力的ですが、その企業で働くことを選ぶ理由は他にもあります。
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That’s not always the case. I know someone who started working at a company that was famous for not treating employees well. The high paycheck attracted him.
必ずしもそうとは限りません。従業員の待遇が悪いことで有名な会社で働き始めた人を知っています。給料の高さに惹かれたのだそうです。
W8-D2(リピーティング2)
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This project was exceptionally difficult; it was probably one of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my life.
このプロジェクトは非常に難しく、これまでの人生で最も苦労したことのひとつかもしれません。
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The seminar was ridiculously chaotic. I don’t think a single thing went according to plan.
セミナーはとんでもなく大混乱でした。何一つ計画通りに進んでいると思いません。
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The CEO was generous to a fault, often giving out high bonuses even though the company wasn’t really doing so well.
CEOは過度に気前がよく、会社があまりうまくいっていないのに、高いボーナスを出すことがよくありました。
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There were one or two typos in her report, but overall, I found the quality of it to be more or less acceptable.
レポートにタイプミスが1、2カ所ありましたが、全体としては、多かれ少なかれ許容範囲の質だと思います。
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The report is fairly clear, although I believe we can rewrite a few parts to make them easier to understand for people outside of our company.
報告書の内容はかなり明確ですが、社外の方にもわかりやすいように、いくつかの箇所を書き換えることができると思います。
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Their products are somewhat expensive, but I heard they’re planning to develop a cheaper line.
彼らの製品はやや高価ですが、より安価なラインの開発を計画していると聞いています。
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Eric’s presentation was interesting to a point, though I did notice some people were checking their watches towards the end.
Ericのプレゼンはある程度面白かったですが、最後のほうでは時計を確認している人がいることに気づきました。
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Don’t you think that his emails to clients can be slightly confusing at times?
彼のクライアントへのメールは、時々少し分かりにくいところがあると思いませんか？
W8-D3(リピーティング3)
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I completely agree with you on that. I’m personally willing to put in extra effort during difficult times because I know my boss will recognize it.
その点に関しては私も完全に同意します。 私個人としては、上司もそれを認めてくれるはずなので、困難な時期には特別な努力をするつもりです。
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I don’t think you’re right. While it’s nice to feel valued, it’s not a manager’s job to make sure every employee feels that way.
その通りだとは思いません。評価されていると感じるのはいいことですが、すべての従業員がそう感じられるようにするのはマネージャーの仕事ではありません。
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Okay, so to sum up, the interview is next Monday at 10 a.m., but I should arrive no later than nine forty-five. I also need to bring a printed copy of my resume and cover letter.
要約すると、面接は来週の月曜日の午前10時からですが、遅くとも9時45分までには到着する必要があります。あと、履歴書とカバーレターを印刷したものを持参する必要があります。
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The office is located on the 13th floor of the ALT Tower in Montana City. Once I enter the building, I have to talk to the guard.
オフィスはMontana Cityの ALT Tower 13 階にあります。 建物に入ったら警備員に話しかけなければなりません。
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So in short, the interview is next Thursday at 1:30 p.m., but I should arrive at least 15 minutes in advance. Full business attire is a must to make a good first impression.
つまり、面接は来週木曜日の午後 1 時半ですが、少なくとも 15 分前には到着する必要があります。 よい第一印象を与えるためには、きちんとしたビジネスウェアが必須です。
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The office is located on the 24th floor of the Dobson Building in downtown Mechanicsburg. Once I enter the building, I should tell the guard about my interview and share the name of the interviewer and company.
オフィスはMechanicsburgのダウンタウンにあるDobson Buildingの 24 階にあります。 建物に入ったら、警備員に面接のことを伝え、面接官と会社の名前を伝えなければなりません。
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I wonder if you deal with pressure well.
あなたはプレッシャーにうまく対処できるのだろうかと疑問に思います。
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I was hoping to ask you what led you to start your own business in 2014.
2014年に独立したきっかけをお聞きできればと思っていました。
W8-D4(リピーティング4)
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I’d like to have Amanda explain what the major deliverables for the project will be.
Amandaには、このプロジェクト主要な成果物を説明してもらいたいです。
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It can be difficult to figure out how to measure the KPIs for some projects.
プロジェクトのKPIをどのように計測するのかを見つけ出すのが難しい場合があります。
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Don’t worry! We have a contingency plan in case something like that happens.
ご安心ください。万が一、そのような事態になったときのために、危機管理計画を用意しています。
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Pam said she sent the project charter to everyone before the kickoff meeting.
Pamは、キックオフ・ミーティングの前に、プロジェクト憲章を全員に送ったと言っていました。
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It’s absolutely crucial that you update all the stakeholders regularly so they know what’s going on with the project.
すべてのステークホルダーがプロジェクトの状況を把握できるよう、定期的にアップデートすることが極めて重要です。
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Someone needs to clarify the scope of the project before we do anything else.
私たちが何かをする前に、誰かがプロジェクトのスコープ（範囲）を明確にする必要があります。
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You should probably add at least a week or two of buffer time to the schedule to be safe.
念のため、少なくとも1〜2週間のバッファタイムをスケジュールに追加しておいたほうがよさそうです。
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My boss rejected my proposal because I didn’t clearly define the main goal.
私が明確にメインの目標を定義していなかったので、上司は私の提案を否定しました。
W8-D5(リピーティング5)
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Would it be possible to ask why you have a six-month gap in your employment?
雇用期間に 6 か月の空白がある理由をお伺いできますか?
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May I ask why you’d be a perfect fit for my team?
なぜあなたが私のチームに最適であるのかお伺いしてもよろしいでしょうか?
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I was wondering if you’d be willing to relocate in the future.
将来的に転勤する気があるのかどうか疑問に思っています。
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Would you mind telling me how many languages you can speak fluently?
何ヵ国語を流暢に話せるか教えていただけますか？
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Would it be possible to ask if you could tell me about a time when you demonstrated leadership skills?
あなたがリーダーシップを発揮したときのことを教えていただけますか？
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Do you mind if I ask what led you to change careers in 2018?
2018年に転職したきっかけをお聞きしてもよろしいでしょうか？
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I was wondering how you’ve used your degree in English.
英語の学位をどのように活用されているのか気になりました。
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May I know if you’d be willing to take on a very challenging project?
非常にチャレンジングなプロジェクトに挑戦していただけませんか？
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99-year-old man graduates from high school
Albert Montella, a World War II veteran from Pennsylvania, USA, received a high school diploma only weeks before his 100th birthday. The diploma was given by the Rose Tree Media School District at a small outdoor ceremony. Montella’s family and a local group of firefighters attended the event.
Montella’s granddaughter said that Montella made many sacrifices throughout his life. She explained that her grandfather dropped out of high school in 1938 to help support his family and later served in the US Navy during World War II. Montella has a large family and is now a great-great-grandfather.
The head of the Rose Tree Media School District said that the diploma is a little way of saying thank you for Montella’s service to his country, community, and family. The 99-year-old was very excited and surprised to receive it. At the ceremony, Montella said that he hopes that everyone can live as long as he has, and he added that it’s very important to love and be nice to others.
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Social media users report injury caused by smartphones
According to some social media users, a new condition called “smartphone pinky” is changing the shape of their little finger. People with the condition say that the little finger on their dominant hand looks bent. They believe that it’s caused by the way that they hold their smartphone. Many people use their pinky finger to support the bottom of their smartphone.
One TikTok user shared a video showing her “smartphone pinky.” The post went viral, and many other people claimed that they also have the condition. Another social media user explained that her little finger was bent, and she could not make it straight anymore.
According to Pareena Patel, a health professional, there is no evidence that smartphones can change the shape of your little finger. She said that “smartphone pinky” is not an official condition. However, Patel said that using a smartphone too much can cause muscle pain or damage to the bones in the thumb or wrist area. To avoid this, she suggested doing gentle hand exercises, having good posture, and using your smartphone less.