What do you do when there’s a commercial break on TV?I often change channels when there’s a commercial break on TV.
How do companies advertise a new brand name they want to introduce to the market?Companies advertise a new brand they want to introduce to the market by broadcasting a commercial on TV every day.
What’s the benefit of a) living with your parents b) studying abroad c) a good education?a) The benefit of living with your parents is that you can save money.
b) The benefit of studying abroad is that you can learn a lot of foreign cultures.
c) The benefit of a good education is that you can find a good job.
How have people benefited from the fact that medicine has advanced so much in the last 50 years?People have benefited from the fact that medicine has advanced so much in the last 50 years by enjoying health and longevity.
Is it worth working hard to enjoy the benefits in retirement? Why?Yes, it’s worth working hard to enjoy the benefits in retirement. Because if you work hard, you can earn a lot of money to spend freely after retirement.
How do you think a business person should react to a customer’s criticism?I think a business person should react to a customer’s criticism by accepting it if it is reasonable one.
Which governmental plans frequently have a lot of criticism?Tax increase and economic measures are governmental plans which I think frequently have a lot of criticism.
Why do you think some writers have a low opinion of book critics?I think some writers have a low opinion of book critics because they think book critics never affect them.
Which crimes are punished with the death penalty in some countries?Murder and drag abuse are punished with the death penalty in some countries.
What kind of crime should be punished with a life sentence?Bank robbery and drug dealing should be punished with a life sentence.
Do you think life behind bars should be easy or hard for criminals? Why?I think life behind bars should be easy or hard for criminals. Because it prevents criminal from commiting a crtime.
What kind of things are you barred from doing in your job?I’m barred from using the internet privately in my job.
What do people usually bet on?People usually bet on horses or lotteries.
Why do some people change their seats on buses?Some people change their seats on buses because they want to face forwards.
What problems may people face when they’re expecting a child?People may face such problems as money or education when they’re expecting a child.
Why is it sometimes difficult to face the truth?It’s sometimes difficult to face the truth because it's easy to escape from reality.
What kind of things should you take into account if you want to take out a mortgage?You should take into account such things as your salary if you want to take out a mortgage.
＜単語・イディオム＞brand name :
有名ブランド
a commercial break :
CMの時間
take criticism :
批判を受ける
criticism :
批判、批評
critic :
批評家、評論家
have a low opinion of sth :
sthを低く見る、問題にしない
sentence sd to life :
sdに終身刑を言い渡す
life sentence :
終身刑
scare off sd :
sdを敬遠させる、遠のかせる
life behind bars :
檻の中の生活、獄中生活
bet on sth / place a bet on sth :
sthに賭ける
bet O1 O2 that ~ :
O1(人)に~だとO2(金など)を賭ける
expect a child :
子供を産む、出産する
commit an offense :
犯罪を犯す、過ちを犯す
find the courage to do :
doする勇気を出す
take out a mortgage on sth :
sthを抵当に入れてお金を借りる、住宅ローンを設定する
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