1.abandon v.断念する、放棄する 2.abbreviation n.省略、略語 3.abnormal a.異常な 4.aboriginal a.土着の 5.absenteeism n.欠勤、欠席 6.absorb v.吸収する 7.abstract a.抽象的な、v.要約する 8.abstraction n.抽象、抽象的概念 9.abound vたくさんある〔…

1.the table shows the changes in the number of...over the period from...to... この表は...年から...年の間の...の数量の変化を表している。2.the bar chart illustrates that... この棒部グラフは...を示している。3.the graph provides some interesti…

bank book/pass book 預金通帳 open an account 口座を開く earn interest 利息を稼ぐ savings account 普通預金口座 current account 当座預金口座（英） check/cheque account 当座預金口座（米） deposit account 定期預金口座 annual interest rate 年利…

make a reservation 予約する confirm a reservation 予約を確定する cancel one's reservation 予約取消 first come,first serve layover/stopover 途中停留 timetable 時刻表 fare 運賃 toll 通行費 saver ticket 回数券 open ticket オープンチケット one…

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1.該当する日本のニュース記事を見て/聞いてから聞くようにする。2.常用単語を覚える。 英語ニュースの８割５分以上は、500〜600個のジャンルに とらわれない常用単語で占められている。特定分野のレアの 単語を覚える前に、常用単語を覚えるよう心がける。3…

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Some consider that history is little or no use to us. Others believe that studying history helps us to know the present. Discuss their views and give your own opinion.

Some people think that government should provide assistance to all kinds of artists (eg. painters, musicians, poets), while some others think it is a waste of money. What is your opinion?

The shortage of housing in big cities can cause severe consequences and only governmental actions can solve the problem. Do you agree or disagree?

Nowadays some people like to give help or donate to local communication directly where someone need help. Other people prefer to give money to national or international organizations. What is your opinion?

Maintaining public libraries is a waste of money since the computer technology is so advanced that the Internet and computer can replace them. To what extend do you agree or disagree?

The best way to solve the world's environmental problems is to increase the cost of fuel. To what extent you agree or disagree?

Some people suggest when people move to a new country they should accept the new culture as their own，rather than have the separate minority groups which has their own different cultures. To what extent do you agree？cultural exchange vs.…

Some believes that cultural traditions will be destroyed by the money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others think it is the only way to save these cultural traditions. Discuss both views and show your own opinion.

With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, less people tend to write letters. Some people even think the skill of writing letters will disappear completely. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think l…

It is now possible to perform everyday tasks, such as bank transaction, shopping or even office works, without meeting people face to face. What are the effects it may have on individuals and the society as a whole?

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Some people think the university education is to prepare students for employment, others think it has other function. discuss and give your opinion.

Some people think that teachers should be responsible for teaching students how to judge right and wrong and how to behave well. Some say that teachers should only teach students about academic subjects. Discuss both views and give your op…