気になった表現その他

８６）

double-check 

８５）

hand crank radio　手回しラジオ（災害時等で電力供給がない場合でも自分で発電することで聴ける）

crank (機械・自転車の）クランク、（L字型の）ハンドル

　　　クランクを回して（エンジンなどを）始動させる

＊crank out 質の悪いものを量産する

８４）略する

abbreviate (v)

abbreviated (adj)

abbreviation (n)

*United Nations' is abbreviated to 'UN.'

'UK' is an abbreviation for 'United Kingdom.'

８３）

We went to Mitsui Outlet Mall Oyabe the other day to see my son's work on display. He looked stoked to win the gold prize.

He was born with two types of disabilities, but he's been struggling to overcome them. He seems to grow better than we thought. We're thankful for the miracle that he's alive now.

(Facebook 投稿より）

８２）（内心の不満を隠して）いい顔をする

put on a good face

*When I'm in a bad mood, I always put on a good face and try to hide my emotions.

８１）

time limitation 　時間制限

time constraint　時間制約

８０）

jack-of-all-traders   何でも屋,よろず屋、器用貧乏

*Jack of all traders, (and) master of none. 多芸は武芸、器用貧乏

７９）溶接

weld sth (together, to)　溶接する

welding　　　　　　溶接　

welding machine　 溶接機

welding rod　　　　 溶接棒

welder　　　　　　　溶接工

７８）

kiddo（若者への呼びかけに用いる）きみ、おまえ

ditto（～も）同じ（だ）

*'I like ice cream." "Ditto."

y'all 君ら（みんな）米国南部で使われる表現

superficially

inferiority complex　劣等意識

keep track of the information

＊「育てる」

raise children

grow plants

７７）

Epilepsy

cardiologist　心臓専門医

peckish

７６）

I got stuck on the first question when I took the exam. So, I had a hard time calming myself down. 

I sometimes get stuck for words during the online lesson.

I don't want to be stuck at home all day, especially when it is sunny in the fall.

Many cars sometimes get stuck in unexpected heavy snowfall.

Unexpected heavy snowfall often leaves many vehicles stranded.

７５）

*Water Supply and Sewage

*I think actions speak louder than words.

*mood

They saw many foreigners experiencing/enjoying the traditional houses.

It depends on my mood.

I try to figure out if they are in a good or bad mood.

I try to grasp what their mood is.

moody

*get(obtain/receive) a permission

I got his permission to post the video on my website.

We have to get permission to enter that building.

No one can enter the room without permission.

７４）

evacuation center

loot　戦利品・盗品・（官吏などの）不正利得

　　　（店から物を大量に）奪う・荒らす・略奪する

looter 略奪者

looting 略奪（行為）

poultry 家禽（鶏・あひる・七面鳥など）・その肉

７３）火山

active volcano

dormant volcano

extinct volcano

volcanology

volcanic activity

volcanic ash/rocks

lava 　溶岩　 ⇔　larva　幼虫

Mt. Ontake erupted unexpectedly in 2014, killing 63 casualties. 

eruption

７２)　高山病

You may suffer from altitude sickness when you get off the plane at Quito, Ecuador's capital, because its altitude is higher than the summit of Mt. Fuji. It would be best if you got used to it gradually.

７１）　国外追放

The criminals were repatriated to their own countries.

The illegal immigrants were deported to their own countries.

７０）

Be careful not to go off the path.

We have a wide variety of protected wildflowers growing in our hometown.

We're disappointed by the election's outcome but willing to accept it.

It makes sense to leave earlier to beat the traffic.

I couldn't figure out what every tutor was talking about. Their words were gibberish to me. I didn't show any skills in my English at that time. That was how it all started: to keep on improving my English every day.

In my feeling, matcha pairs well with traditional Japanese sweets such as yokan.

In my opinion, matcha goes well with traditional Japanese sweets such as yokan.

６９）

vitiligo　　　　　　　　　白斑

Autoimmune disease　　自己免疫疾患

Radio operator　　　　　無線従事者

suntan　　　　　　　　　日焼け（健康的）

sunburn　　　　　　　　 日焼け（ひりひりするくらいの）

６８）

*hand in one's letter of resignation　　　辞表を提出する

*Tender one's resignation

I'm nervous to tender my resignation.

I'm nervous about handing in my letter of resignation.

６７）acid reflux　　　　　  胃酸の逆流

　　　heartburn　　　　　　胸やけ

　　　reflux esophagitis　 　逆流性食道炎

６６）When we express something, it might be a good idea to care about the words we're 　　　going to use to avoid making someone feel disgusting.

　　　*I had diarrhea. → I ate something bad. It didn't agree with my stomach.

　　　*vomit → throw up

　　　*puke (slang) →throw up

　　　ex)

　　　I feel like throwing up.

         I'm in bad shape. 

         I'm under the weather.

          leech

          sucking someone dry

          cash in on

         Tom ghosted me.

*ghosted = suddenly ending all communication and avoiding contact with another person  without any apparent warning or explanation and ignoring any subsequent attempts to communicate.

 brutal

crude

offensive

vulgar

I spaced out. (used in a situation related to illegal drugs)

selective memory

selective hearing

６５）　flammable materials          可燃性物質

　　　　non-flammable materials    不燃性物質

　　　　inhalation of smoke            煙の吸入

　　　　asthma                              喘息

　　　　suffocation                         窒息

　　　　suffocate                           窒息する

　　　　smother                            窒息させる 

　　　　air-pollution                       大気汚染          

            operating room                  手術室

Asphyxiation (as-fik-see-ay-shen) is when your body doesn't get enough oxygen. Asphyxiation affects how you breathe. It may cause you to pass out (unconsciousness). It can also cause death. Other names for asphyxiation include asphyxia and suffocation.

窒息（アズフィクシーアイシェン）とは、体に十分な酸素が供給されない状態です。窒息は呼吸に影響を及ぼします。意識を失う（意識不明）こともあります。死に至ることもあります。窒息は、別名、窒息症とも呼ばれます。

６４）　It's better to be safe than sorry.  　用心に越したことはない

６３）　There is something fishy about this deal.   胡散臭い

６２）　anorexia　拒食症

６１）　We apologize for the inconvenience.

            I never imagined the situation in my wildest dreams. 夢にも～しない

６０）cocktail sausages　　　カクテルソーセージ

　　　hypoglycemic　　　　　低血糖

　　　Electrolyte beverages　 電解質飲料

*Electrolyte beverages contain water, electrolytes—usually sodium and potassium—and sugar. The main purpose of an electrolyte drink is to help you rehydrate, so electrolyte beverages are mostly water. Varying amounts of sugar and electrolytes are added, depending on the purpose of the beverage.

　　　Mercy killing　＝　Euthanasia　安楽死　 euthanize 　安楽死させる

*Euthanasia is the practice of ending the life of a patient to limit the patient's suffering.

５９）　I'm in the living room, listening to music with my work.

　　　　I'm in the living room, listening to music as I work.

　　　　diction and enunciation　　発音と発声

 　　　  surrogate mother　代理母

　　　　egg of woman     女性の卵子

　　　　gene therapy       遺伝子治療

　　　　genetically modified food   遺伝子組み換え食品

　　　　dreary    陰鬱な　　　

５８）Would you care to join me for lunch?

         丁寧に相手の意向を尋ねる（一緒に昼食をどうですか）

５７）Japan has had a lot of companies that have been short-staffed recently.　人で不足

　　　The laptop you’re using right now belongs to the facility. So, you have to keep in mind 　　　that you use it so carefully.　～のもの　

　　　Can you find someone to cover your shift when you take paid leave?　

　　　シフトを代わってくれる・有給休暇　→　maternity leave  産休

５６）trial class　体験授業

　　　slur　　　　ことばなどを不明瞭に言う・中傷(slander)

　　　blur　　　　視界などをぼんやりさせる　目などがかすむ　相違などが不明瞭になる

　　　　　　　　　Her eyes blurred with tears.　目がウルウルでかすむ

　　　blurry　　　ぼやけた　

５５）Folding laundry is definitely a pain in the neck.   めんどい（めんどうくさい）うんざり

　　　My pet peeve is getting in heavy traffic to wait for a long time.  大嫌いなこと、しゃくの種

５４）Thoracic outlet syndrome　　胸郭出口症候群

　　　numbness　　　　　　　　　しびれ

　　　fractured coccyx　　　　　　尾骨骨折

　　　Scoliosis　　　　　　　　　　側弯症

　　　Torn ACL　　　　　　　　　　前十字靭帯断裂

　　　Carpal Tunnel Syndrome　　手根管症候群

　　　talisman　　　　 　お守り

　　　amulet　　　　　 　お守り

　　　goose pimples　　  鳥肌

　　　Ward off evil spirits　悪霊を追い払う

　　　get rid of an evil spirit

　　　remove evil spirits

５３）cultivate = till（古）耕す / plow （鋤で耕す）

　　　compost 堆肥

５２）be very busy with 

         be swamped with

         be slammed with

         be tied up with            ～で超多忙

　　　my area of expertise     自分の専門分野

　　　※I'm afraid that's not my area of expertise.   残念ながらそれは門外漢です。

５１）We have to prioritize quality over quantity.　量より質を優先

　　　sedation　　　鎮静

　　　sedative　　　鎮静剤

　　　hallucinate　　幻覚

　　　hallucination　幻覚

　　　anesthesia　　麻酔

　　　congenital　　先天性

　　　acquired　　　後天性

　　　schizophrenia　統合失調症

　　　babbling　　　喃語

５０） a matter of ～　～の問題

　　　a matter of life and (or) death 死活問題

         a matter of opinion　　　　　　見解の別れる問題

         a matter of taste　　　　　　　好みの問題

        (just) a matter of time　　　　（まさに）時間の問題

         It's only ( just ) a matter of time before (until ) he is arrested.

４９）映画「Harry Potter」 より

　　　vault

         wand

         unyielded

          pliant

          allegiance

          wandlore    folklore

          resurrection

          hideous

          imposter

          enchantment

          roar

          growling

           snaring

           hissing and whispering faintly

           panting

           elf

           be hacked off

４８）I always try to spark students' interest in English.　　興味を掻き立てる

　　　He must know the place like the back of his hand.　　熟知している

　　　Don't push yourself so much. It would be best if you cleared your mind.　

　　　If you don't listen to your body, you're going to get sick.

４７）sleep apnea 睡眠時無呼吸症

　　　Back in the day, I suffered from sleep apnea.　I got over the disease by losing my weight.

４６）Can I pay in cash?

         Can I pay by credit card?

         They sell that product at cost ( at price).

４５）Shingles can reactivate once we experience catching chickenpox, especially when our                 immune system is getting weak. 

         帯状疱疹は、水痘に罹ると再発する可能性があり、特に免疫力が弱まっている場合に再発しやす

         い。

         mumps 　　　　　おたふくかぜ

         whooping cough　百日咳

         tuberculosis　　　 結核

４４）shingles virus

　　　⇒The virus is related to chickenpox.

　　　You absolutely have to have had.

　　　The Philippine government has announced a state of calamity.

　　　帯状疱疹ウイルス

　　　⇒このウイルスは水痘に関連しています。

　　　あなたも絶対に罹ったことがあるはずです。

　　　フィリピン政府は災害状態を宣言しました。

４３）anti rabies

　　　rabies

　　　neuter and spay　＝remove reproduction ability

　　　euthanasia

　　　euthanize

　　　back out　＝　retreat 　＝　withdraw

　　　turn down their offer

　　　tailor students' preference

４２）Whether you succeed or not is less important than doing your best.

４１）I always try to sit upright in my chair.　まっすぐ座る

４０）There’s a thin line between bravery and stupidity.  紙一重

３９）We escaped being hit by a car by the skin of the tooth.　あやうく～しそうに

=We narrowly escaped being hit by a car.

３８）*medical term

　　　　mucus  粘液

　　　　phlegm　痰

　　　　gout　痛風

　　　　pimple　にきび

３７）The upcoming event will have about ten attendees, but there could be a lot more. We'll have to play it by ear.  

        *play it(something) by ear   臨機応変に

３６）A dog's barking through midnight on that day got my nerves.

　　　Her harsh comment about his cooking got on his nerves.

３５）*gather momentum

　　　*gather pace

　　　*accelerate

・Demand for automatic translation tools will gather pace.

・Demand for automatic translation machines will gather momentum.

・It seems that this trend will gather momentum in the time ahead.

・There are signs that this trend will accelerate in the coming years.

         *I'm all ears.

・Interesting proposition! I'm all ears.　

・That's quite an intriguing idea. I'm definitely interested in learning more about your vision.

・I appreciate your initiative in exploring a new avenue for our services. I'm eager to hear more about your thoughts.

・I'm impressed by your forward-thinking approach. I'm keen to delve deeper into the possibilities.　　*delve deeper into sth 　何かをさらに深く掘り下げる

・Thank you for bringing this project to the table. I'm curious to hear more about your strategy.

　　　*food intolerance

         *narrow space phobia

３４）very good = excellent

　　　very beautiful = stunning

　　　very clever = brilliant

　　　very neat = immaculate

　　　very bad = terrible

　　　very angry = furious

　　　very noisy = boisterous

　　　very tired = exhausted

　　　very hungry = starving

　　　very cold = freezing

　　　very dirty = squalid

　　　very afraid = terrified

　　　very ugly = hideous

　　　very funny = hilarious

　　　very easy = effortless

　　　very important = crucial

         very quick = rapid

　　　very small = tiny

３３）The dishes the hole-in-the-wall restaurant serves are the best in this area, bar none.

　　　「この小さなレストランで出される料理は、この地域では間違いなく最高です。」

３２）There’s nothing like hanging out with my friends.

３１）That's the price you pay for success.  「それは成功のために支払う対価だ。」

　　　Making efforts as much as possible is the price you pay for success.

　　　That's how it all started. 　「それがきっかけだった。」

３０）anemia 貧血（症）

         insomnia  不眠症

　　　epilepsy  てんかん

         migraine　片頭痛

    　  hyper tension = high blood pressure　高血圧症

         stroke 　脳卒中

　　　cardiovascular 心臓血管の

　　　respiratory 呼吸の　→　respiratory system 呼吸器系

　　　dehydration 脱水状態　→　suffer from dehydration  脱水状態になる

２９）penitent 　悔い改めた

         Holly Grail　聖杯

          fang　牙（蛇その他肉食動物）

          tusk　牙（象・マンモス）

          ivory　象牙

          horn　角（鹿・羊・ヤギその他）

２８）The sign on the wall says, "All drinks are free today.”

　　　The countryside gives me joy.

　　　The countryside brings me joy.

　　　Living in the countryside is less stressful for me than in urban areas.

　　　We take it for granted that food is always available in Japan.

２７）I caught a cold.

         I came down with measles when I was a kid.

         I have a runny nose.

         I have a stuffy nose.

         I have a sore throat.

         I have a fever.

         I have a headache/ stomachache / (low) backache / toothache

         I feel dizzy.

         I feel nauseous.

２６）I always wear glasses because of myopia and presbyopia.　

　　　I'm nearsighted and farsighted.　　

　　　※hyperopia    遠視

　　　　myopia        近視

            presbyopia　老眼

            cataract　　  白内障

            glaucoma　　緑内障

　　　　conjunctivitis 結膜炎

　　　　eyedrops       目薬

２５）Throwing cigarette butts away is not allowed by law in some areas of Japan.

　　　In some regions of Japan, it is illegal to throw away cigarette butts.

　　　In some areas of Japan, it is illegal to throw away cigarette butts.

　　　In some districts of Japan, littering butts is prohibited by law.　ポイ捨ては駄目

２４）I don't see eye to eye with my boss on each subject.　意見が合わない

２３）She wants to draw 4-panel manga one day.　　　　　４コマ漫画

２２）Such silly behavior can add fuel to the fire.

　　　His sarcastic comment at the conference added fuel to the fire.　悪化させる

２１）I need to expand my vocabulary to express myself in English further.

２０）They always accompany each other everywhere.

１９）He exaggerates even tiny things, so you should take it with a pinch of salt when he talks.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　話半分で聞く

１８）We started arguing about tiny things but ended up in a shouting match. It got me exhausted.

We argued over something trivial but ended up in a shouting match. 

 １７）We go through ups and downs in life, but we should look forward because there is a light at the end of the tunnel. 　人生山あり谷あり、苦難の先の光明

 １６）We were so disappointed that the food served at that restaurant was a far cry from the reputation on the Internet.　かけ離れている

 １５）I'm feeling a craving for something sweet.　甘いものが食べたい気分　

　　　=I'm craving for something sweet.

 １４）I'm chuffed.  ＝very satisfied/ very delighted　（英）

 １３）I feel peckish.　小腹がすいた（英）

 １２）Raising employees' salaries can boost their motivation to work harder.

 １１) We sometimes add condiments to dishes to enhance the taste or flavor.

 １０）I used to have opportunities to meet people from all walks of life.　いろいろな経歴の人に出会う機会がありました。

 　9) It's not a big deal. 大したことじゃないよ。= It's no big deal.

 　8) I am snowed under with backlogs of my work.  仕事に追われている（忙殺されている）

 　7) This is not the case in my hometown.　これは故郷にはあてあまらない。

 　6) She squeezed juice from an orange. 絞り出す

 　5) She sprinkled the cake with sugar. = She sprinkled sugar on the cake. ふりかける

 　4) Butter is an ingredient of the cake. 材料の１つ

 　3) I seasoned soup with salt. (season A with B 　AにBで味付けする）

 　2) You need to pay the admission fee to the museum.　curator:学芸員

 　1) She sometimes lavished enormous sums of money on dress.

令和４年１０月～１２月（英作文課題）

I root for those who try to make significant efforts for everything with a positive mind.
The Internet has been the best thing since sliced bread, allowing us to take lessons online like Hapa.

I’m wondering what’s with the current weather. The high and the low fluctuate so severely that many seem in bad shape.

One of the ways to relieve my stress is to get a kick out of binge-watching my favorite TV series.

A: How was your third vaccination?
B: How could I forget? It was a terrible nightmare for me.
I suffered from side effects such as a high fever for two days. I hardly ate anything, let alone drank alcohol. That’s why I’m still on the fence about whether I should take the fourth shot or not.

I’m all about improving my English skills to become a tour guide for foreigners.

We negotiated with our employer over our wages, but it didn’t play out better than we had expected.

The most interesting thing I learned this week was that former President Barack Obama felt free to converse with Jimmy Kimmel like ordinary people and seemed to enjoy it. It was a far cry from my image of him in his administration. Therefore, the video has convinced me that he’s still very popular.

A: How do you like Hapa schoolSchool?
B: What’s not to love?
It’s one of the most outstanding schools on the globe. They give us a lot of opportunities to improve our English skills. On top of that, the staffsstaff areis splendid. I’m over the moon when I acquire new expressions while taking its courses.

During the pandemic, I’ve tried to stay grounded by doing something good for myself, such as honing my English skills by taking online lessons. Thanks to it, I live a peaceful life. But unfortunately, the level of my English is still out of shape, so I don’t know how I feel about having conversations with foreigners in person now.

A: He’s always full of beans, but he seems down today. I’m wondering why. Do you know anything about it?
B: Rumor has it that he broke up with his girlfriend yesterday.
A: It might be good to let him be for the time being if the rumor is true.

A: This is between you and me. I heard that one of our colleagues was arrested for embezzlement yesterday. Our company has not announced it formally yet, though.
B: Actually, I can easily guess who.
I was half-expecting the guy to do such a silly thing because he’s always having money trouble.

I’m a big fan of “The Beatles.” I think “Let it beBe” is one of the best songs and still has an enduring attraction. It brings back memories of my youth vividly whenever I listen to it. Moreover, getting the song’s backstory this time has allowed me to enjoy listening to it from a different perspective.

Japan experiences several typhoons every year. Some make landfall to cause extensive damage, so it might be a good idea to batten down using hazard maps beforehand.

YouTubers try to make their videos go viral and get many followers. But unfortunately, the reality is that some of them can’t make it.

I have no idea when the Ukraine War will come to an end. That’s because it seems complicated for Ukraine and Russia to solve this issue peacefully so far. The war has already been playinghaving an extensively negative impact on the worldwide economy.
All we can do is pick someone’s brain to address this economic situation.

Like other anime and movie industries, our company has suffered from numerous bootlegs of our products. They’ve reduced our gross sales. This trend would continue without any practical measures. I’d like you to give suggestions to us to address the issue. By all means, if you have any, fire away.

It seems like it has become more and more difficult for us to make ends meet recently, so we are not hot on getting new products. I reckon most companies have struggled to rev up the market. Without immediate measures by the government against the current economic situation, the Japanese economy would increasingly shrink, leading to a negative spiral.

Judging from Dr. Fauci’s comments, it feels like human beings don’t have any possibility of eradicating COVID-19 for a while. So, living with this infectious disease is inevitable for all of us. The problem is that we have to get vaccinated frequently and that vaccines against the coronavirus sometimes cause side effects, such as a high fever.

The Internet gives us excellent opportunities to take English lessons online. It’s the best thing since sliced bread. I remember I was over the moon when I managed to communicate with foreigners using English for the first time.
Also, the Internet helps me use new expressions like “root for,” “make landfall,” and “go viral” during lessons. What’s not to love?

One of the tips to stay grounded is to get a kick out of doing something interesting.
Also, it might be better to pick someone’s brain when we are in trouble. Then, eventually, we might feel like even the worst thing is coming to an end.

What’s with that TV program lately? It’s gotten so boring. It’s not my thing!

According to my acquaintances, the authorities crack down on illegal sales. It feels like the world around us areis full of bootleg products, such as the famous song, ‘“Let It Be.’.” How could I forget? When I first took lessons online, I didn’t catch what the tutors were talking about, let alone speak English confidently. Their words were gibberish to me.

A: What’s with you? You seem down today.
B: Between you and me, I quit the company because I was not hot on the idea of getting transferred to the Tokyo branch.
A: I was half-expecting you to do so because you always said you were all about living in a cozy place rich in nature.

I can’t believe half of the Fall Session has come to an end already. Time flies like an arrow! I’m over the moon because I’ve got many opportunities to meet new phrases. However, the problem is some words don’t allow me to evoke core images to retain them for a long time. Having said that, I’ll still work on it.

Some pharmaceutical companies in my hometown have come under fire for breaking the rules of producing medicines for years. They’ve betrayed our trust in a heartbeat. I think it might take time to regain their reputationreputations. I’m planning to buy a brand -new i-podiPod to enjoy watching Netflix, but, to be honest, I can’t afford to get a top-of-the-line one.

In the past, some ministers’ repeated inappropriate remarks about political issues created a backlash from many citizens, leading to the Cabinet’s approval rating plummeting. I think their inappropriate comments about them （不要）about them were telling of the characteristic of the regime in those days. Many politicians made considerable efforts to improve our country then, though.

My daily life was a whirlwind while I was a permanent worker. I didn’t have a work-life balance. However, since I retired, I’ve had a lot of opportunities to meet people from all walks of life by joining many activities. Interacting with them has broadened my horizons. I feel like I have →　haveam having the time of my life at the moment.

It feels like the situation of the Ukraine war has been getting worse and worse lately.
The number of casualties due to the war has been increasing daily. Therefore, I believe Ukraine and Russia should negotiate a ceasefire as soon as possible before things get out of hand. There is nothing more invaluable than peace!

I’m curious about a new public toilet in San Fransico. If we have the same in Japan, it would never fail to cause a severe backlash. However, I think it’s worth a shot if even such a ridiculous thing could attract many people to gather around because it might have an economically positive impact on a city.

As is often the case with troubles in auction sites, some people argue that the articles they purchased are not anything like the pictures the sellers posted.
In my case, I bought some products I didn’t recognize at a glance as imitations. But then, I was disappointed to realize they were made out of entirely different materials.

A: We must wrap up the work right now, or we’ll miss the last train.
The deadline for the task assigned to us is coming soon, though.
B: Funny you should say that. I’m thinking the same. There is nothing worse than missing the last one. I don’t want to take a taxi because it costs me a fortune!

A: My mind always goes blank when I take→takehave an interview. Could you show me the secret to getting over the situation?
B: Whenever I’m panicking, I play it off like I’m thinking about something earnestly, inhaling deeply to relax. Please don’t panic, even if your heart is palpitating. Break a leg! I know you can do it.

Many medical workers in two hospitals have been our rock and helping my son get over the →　thean intractable disease since day one. He has had a tough time since he was born. He underwent two extensive surgeries, one of which was a living-donor liver transplantation. We appreciate the medical workers there because my son can not live without them.

I’m so moved. Unlike the three previous episodes I watched this week, her expressions have been quite different since day one. However, all her comments are full of grateful words to two executive producers. I have no doubt her way of conveying them is heartwarming. I hope a new segment on her YouTube channel will be a great success.

It feels like winter is just around the corner. I have to gear up for snowfall, such as changing my car’s tires and setting the pillars to support trees and plants in my backyard. Unfortunately, the clinic where I have a regular checkup is about thirty kilometers away from my house. Therefore, I should drive more carefully.

A: The task assigned to our team is running behind schedule, and we won’t make it to the deadline. So, we’re at a loss!
B: I recommend you ask Mr. X for advice（移動） for advice, who has experienced twists and turns in this company, for advice. He’s said to be a living dictionary here because he’s familiar with the ins and outs of everything.

The year-end party in our company will become significant for every employee because the president and all the board members are supposed to attend it. So my coworker in charge of the party wants to know their ETA because they need time beforehand to cover up everything that can make them angry. Do you have any info about it?

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We take electricity for granted. But imagine what if we didn’t have it the other way around. Since almost everything in our daily life counts on electricity, without it, we might have to return to primitive lives. So, it would be better for us not to use electricity too much but use it adequately. Let’s save electricity as much as possible!

We take electricity for granted. But imagine what if we didn’t have it the other way around. Since almost everything in our daily life counts on electricity, without it, we might have to return to primitive lives. So, it would be better for us not to use electricity too much but to use it adequatelysparingly. Let’s save electricity as much as possible!

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I empathized with Trevor Noah’s comment, “I think everybody has gone through a period of looking at their lives.” In my 40s, I quit the company I worked for many years because I didn’t have a work-life balance. Then, I realized I was not satisfied with my life. So, I started my own business, and it’s going well now.

I empathized with Trevor Noah’s comment, “I think everybody has gone through a period of looking at their lives.” In my 40s, I quit the company I worked at for many years because I didn’t have a work-life balance. Then, I realized I was not satisfied with my life. So, I started my own business, and it’s going well now.

In the past, the local government in my hometown came under fire for constructing its office building made out of top-of-the-line materials. And now, they are gearing up to demolish that building used for ages because it doesn’t t fit the earthquake resistance standards. The new one is supposed not to be anything like the old one.

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Posting English sentences in this corner early in the morning may be telling of my unusual lifestyle. I’m a night owl retiring to bed at four a.m. daily. Unfortunately, it’s almost five a.m., so I have to wrap up yesterday’s assignments from HAPA as early as possible. Honestly, I’m running behind schedule because of the hectic work.

Posting English sentences in this corner early in the morning may be telling of my unusual lifestyle. I’m a night owl, retiring to bed at four a.m. daily. Unfortunately, it’s almost five a.m., so I have to wrap up yesterday’s assignments from HAPAHapa as early as possible. Honestly, I’m running behind schedule because of the hectic work.

My daily life has become a whirlwind since I took this course. However, I’ve tried to keep up with this course to learn English almost daily. Thanks to Hapa’s staff, I’ve had the time of my life. And now, I realize it can make a big difference whether or not I make even a little effort every day.

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In my opinion, there is nothing more crucial than reviewing new vocabulary as much as possible to improve our English. Without doing so, it’s starting to get out of hand, and we can’t retain it before long. According to the mentors who are my Rock, those who know tons of expressions have been reviewing it since day one.

In my opinion, there is nothing more crucial than reviewing new vocabulary as much as possible to improve our English. Without doing so, it’sll startingstart to get out of hand, and we can’t retain it beforefor long. According to the mentors who are my Rockrock, those who know tons of expressions have been reviewing it since day one.

To Mr. Jun
I feel like you’ve tried to use as many colloquial expressions as possible for us everywhere in this course. Thank you so much.
To Mr. Steve
I’m grateful you’ve touched up tons of our English sentences. I’ve found the weak points in my English skills.

I’ll try to keep the suggestions of the two of you in mind.