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(2) Sports Stressing Out Kids Many parents are getting their children intensively involved in sports at a young age. As a result, injuries among children under 15 have increased dramatically. Injuries that used to be seen only at the college or professional level are now common in grade-school students. One problem is that young players often focus on a single sport and train all year round. Some sports trainers argue that such intense and specialized physical activity puts children at greater risk of injury. High expectations from parents may also cause emotional stress for children. This is especially true when parents become too involved in their children’s athletic careers. Pushing children too hard may take away the traditional benefits of sports for kids, such as having fun and learning teamwork skills. Children’s overall well-being should always be more important than their parents’ desire for them to reach the top. ---------- The number of young children who suffer from injuries due to playing sports has risen significantly. This is because young athletes specialize in one sport at an early age and train themselves throughout the year. In addition, children feel a lot of stress because their parents expect them to work hard, which takes away overal benefits for children to play sports. [ 60 words ] → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2036] 2024/04/30(Tue) 19:36:33 (69時間20分前) |
Pre-1 Writing Sample 2 (No.2035への返信 / 1階層) - Takeshi 
(1) Quiet Cars Although noise from car engines is usually considered a nuisance, hybrid cars may be too quiet. Research shows that pedestrians and cyclists often do not hear a hybrid car until it is dangerously close, especially when the car is running in electric mode at lower speeds. Automobile manufacturer Lotus Engineering believes it has found a solution to the problem. It has produced a sound generator that recreates the sound of a gas-driven engine. When fitted to a hybrid car, the sound generator turns on if the car is in electric mode. To limit noise pollution, the system adjusts the sound it produces based on surrounding noise. It switches off automatically when the car makes enough sound by itself. A further benefit is that the sound generator produces noise only where pedestrians and cyclists need to hear it, directly in front of and behind the car. ------------------- Hybride cars may be so quiet in electric mode that people in the traffic may not hear them coming dangerously close to them. The solution to the problem is to install a sound generator which produces the sound of a driving car. This sound generator adjusts the volume automatically and turns on only when people need to hear it. → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2035] 2024/04/30(Tue) 11:58:20 (76時間58分前) |
TOPIC: Pre-1 ( 2018-2 ) Should Japan do more to protect its historic sites? POINTS Cost Development Education Tourism [[ I believe that Japan should do more to protect its historic sites. I have two reasons to support my opinion. The first reason is that children should see real historic sites for education. They can learn history by some pictures, but They can learn history more effective to see real historic sites. Therefor Japanese elementary school go to some historic sites to study about traditional skills and cultures. The second reason is that many tourists come to Japan every year from all over the world. Seeing historic sites is one of their aids and there are many historic places in Japan. Japan has a lot of assets for tourism so we have to protect historic places for tourists These reasons above, I believe that Japan should do protect its historic sites. ]] ______________________________________________ [添削例] I think Japan should do more to protect its historic sites. First, children can learn a lot by visiting historic sites. For example, the old capital city of Kyoto has a wide variety of traditional temples and shrines, where children can learn how people in the past lived and what belief they had back in those days. Therefore, it is important to preserve the historic sites for children's education. Second, more preservation effort needs to be made to promote tourism. Many people, not only within the country but also from all over the world, are attracted to visit historically famous places in Japan. When those tourists visit such historic sites, they spend a lot of money there, staying in hotels or eating at restaurants. As a result, many people are hired to serve them, which helps improve the local economy. → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2034] 2022/06/02(Thu) 17:46:00 (16823時間10分前) |
TOPIC: Pre-1 Grade (2021-1) Agree or disagree: Big companies have a positive effect on society PONTS Products The economy The environment Work-life balance [ Two points / 120-150 words ] I think that big companies have a positive effect on society. First, in big companies they make a lot of products by once so it’s will be cheap. When it is cheap, many people will buy it and people can make much more better product from that money. Also, big company can make a good product so they can make our life more convenient. Second, working at big company can make work-life balance good. At small company there are less worker so people have to work more than big company and their life balance will be bad. For example, if you compare Google and a small company most people thinks Google workers work-life balance are better than it. From these reasons, I think that big company have a positive effect on society. [添削例] I think it is true that big companies have some positive effects on society. First, big companies can create high-quality products that make our lives more convenient. Since they have enough funds and human resources to invest in the latest technology, they are more likely to develop products that improve the quality of our lives. Moreover, many people are attracted to buy such products, which helps improve the economy. Second, big companies can play an important role in improving work-life balance in society. Most employees working for large companies, for example, are allowed to take two days off a week and discouraged from working overtime, so they can have enough time to spend with their family or friends. As a result, smaller companies are also influenced by them and encouraged to do the same thing, making the working conditions better for their employees as well. For these reasons above, I agree that big companies have positive effects on society. [ phrases ] improve ..... = make .... better be encourage to do / be discouraged from ...ing → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2033] 2022/06/01(Wed) 17:15:51 (16847時間40分前) |
TOPIC: 2nd Grade ( 2021-3 ) Today in Japan, many buildings and areas have a lot of lights for decoration, such as the lights used during Christmas. Do you think this is a good idea? POINTS Safety The environment Tourism [ Two reasons / 80 to 100 words ] [ Introduction ] I do not think that it is a good idea that many buildings and areas have a lot of lights for decoration. [ Body 1 ] Firstly, it is a waste of energy. For example, some lights for decoration during the Christmas season are kept on throughout the night, when there are only a few people outside. [ Body 2 ] Secondly, it is bad for the environment. In order to generate [ produce ] electricity for lights, natural resources, such as oil, coal, and natural gas, are being used, which releases carbon dioxide and pollution into the air, leading to global warming. [ Conclusion ] For these reasons, I do not believe using too many light for decoration is good for society. ( Total 109 words ) ____________________ [1] Introductionでessay topicをはっきり明記して主張( agree / disagree ) を述べる。 準2級の場合は、Yes, I do ( No, I don't think so ) など省略してもよい。 [2] 2つの独立したパラグラフでそれぞれ異なるポイント (reason) を明記して、更にもう一文でポイントを支える ( = supporting idea ) 準2級の場合もsupporting ideaがそれぞれのpointに対して必要。 [3] Conclusionをつける。 Introductionをほぼ同じようにコピーしても構わない。 準2級の場合は、Conclusionがなくてもよい。 → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2032] 2022/05/29(Sun) 19:05:28 (16917時間51分前) |
TOPIC: Pre-1 Grade ( 2021-2 ) Is it beneficial for workers to change jobs often? POINTS Career goals Motivation The economy Working conditions [ Two points / 120 - 150 words ] I think that it is beneficial for workers to change jobs often. First, when people work in a same place for a long time, motivation will rise down. It is said that if people do same things many times it will be bored. But, if we change jobs often, we can always do different things so every day will be exciting. Also, trying many types of jobs is good because we can get a lot of technic and can know how the economy moves. Second, when there is a people that you don’t like, you can change job and go out from there. For example when there is a boss that you hate, you can go to another company and work. For these reasons. I think that it is beneficial for workers to change jobs often. ___________________________________________________ [添削例] I think that it is beneficial for workers to change jobs often. Firstly, workers keep motivated to work hard by changing jobs many times. Most people get bored if they have to do the same thing everyday. However, changing jobs gives them opportunities to work in the different working environment. Moreover, they can also learn new skills, which will help them move up to higher positions. Secondly, workers can find better working conditions suited to their lifestyle. Some people prefer to work night shifts, while others would rather work during the day. Similarly, those who would like to work as a team could find a workplace where they can interact with many co-workers. Therefore, changing jobs allows them to work in the better working environment, which helps increase their job satisfaction. For these reasons, I believe workers can benefit from changing jobs many times. → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2031] 2022/05/28(Sat) 12:45:46 (16948時間10分前) |
TOPIC: 2nd Grade (2021-1) It is often said that restaurants and supermarkets should try to reduce the amount of food that they throw away. Do you agree with this opinion? POINTS: Cost Health and safety The environment [ Two reasons / 80-100 words ] I agree that restaurants and supermarkets should try to reduce the amount of food that they throw away. First, they need to make a little more efforts to protect the environment. Burning garbage can release a large amount of carbon dioxide into the air and cause pollution, which is bad for the environment. If they reduce the amount of waste they produce, they can save nature. Second, they can reduce the cost for their business. For example, they can save time and money if they stop throwing away the food they cook or sell. By doing so, their customers can buy or eat the food more cheaply. This is why I agree with this opinion. ______________________________________________________________ [ phrases ] be good [ bad ] for the environment [ health ] the garbage [ waste ] people create [ produce / make ] release pollution [ carbon dioxide ] into the air lead to [ stop ] global warming → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2030] 2022/05/27(Fri) 18:04:39 (16966時間52分前) |
TOPIC: Pre-1 Grade ( 2021-3 ) Should people stop using goods that are made from animals? POINTS Animal rights Endangered species Product quality Tradition [ Two points / 120 -150 words ] [添削例] (ポイント1）文を引き締める (ポイント2) 具体→抽象 I think that people should use goods that are made from animals. There are two reasons. First, these days there are food that are made from animals and some of them are a traditional foods. If people stop using animal, the food taste will be bad and people won’t stop using it. Also if we don’t eat animal meat or something, our body will become unhealthy so we should keep eating it. Second, if we stop using that are made from animals, the product quality that are made from animal will be worst. Most of the product that are made from animal are better than the unnaturally things and many people uses the things that are made from animals now so we can’t stop using it suddenly. From these reasons I think that people should use goods that are made from animals. _____________________________ I do not think people have to stop using goods that are made from animals. First, there are many different kinds of traditional foods made from animal products. For example, many Asian or European dishes are cooked with milk or eggs, which enhances the taste and flavors. If people are not allowed to use animal products for food, they cannot serve their traditional food, and those who work in the food industry might lose their jobs. In addition, food cooked with animal meat contains important nutrients for our body, which can help us stay healthy. Second, most of the items made from animals are better quality than those made from artificial ingredients. For instance, bags or shoes made of leather are strongly built and cannot easily break down. Although these products are more expensive than those made from plastics, they can be used for many years, which can help reduce the amount of waste that people produce. For these reasons, I do not believe that it is necessary for people to stop using good made from animals. → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2028] 2022/05/26(Thu) 18:31:56 (16990時間24分前) |
Hello there. I'm writing this time to let you know that I uploaded all the speech topics for the 1st Grade interview from 2012 through 1997. It seems that the current format ( 5 topics in each card) has been used since 1997, so all the topics are available to see and practice with. Some of the topics are also with my speech drafts and the numbers indicate where they are located. Hopefully you find it useful. [ SPEECH TOPICS ① 2012 - 2007 ] http://voiceroom.web.fc2.com/C16_1.htm#43 [ SPEECH TOPICS ② 2006 - 1997 ] http://voiceroom.web.fc2.com/C16_2.htm#45 → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2019] 2013/06/14(Fri) 14:36:31 (95426時間20分前) |
Terry-san It’s been a quite while. It’s very great and wonderful to get level 1 recommendation card. Congratulations! You are an amazing guy. You are extremely good at an English learner not only speaking but also writing too. Anyway, I didn’t know new NOVA system from on April. Does it change the textbook also? Thanks for the information. I really appreciate it. And I saw you on the face book. My name is junpei camdyman. I want to tell my NOVA friends about you on face book. 私の英会話 NOVAの軌跡 Monkey J Candy 北千住校 NOVA レベル 在籍期間 2004 1月12日 ７A スタート 2004 11月7日 6 １０ヶ月 2005 9月17日 5 １０ヶ月 2006 12月3日 4 15ヶ月 2009 4月9日 3 ２年４ヶ月 ＊2004年４月～2006年３月（３年間） 愛知県一宮市在住 2009年４月９日 レベル３ テスト Communicative Ability 3H Grammar Accuracy 3M Vocabulary 3L Fluency 3M Comprehension 3M プレポジションなど語彙が弱い → 関連スレッドを表示 [No.2012] 2012/03/11(Sun) 18:33:38 (106462時間23分前) |
