Unfortunately,the Japanese are famous for poor command of English.Because of this,they can be misunderstond by people in other countries.For example,when a Japanese politician speaks in an international conference, he is sometimes misinterpretted for his misuse of the English language. This can hurt Japan's relationships with the rest of the world.
As you know,English is widely used all over the world. In fact,according to a survey,more than 90 percent of the language used on the Internet is English.
Unfortunately,the Japanese are famous for poor command of English.Because of this,they can be misunderstond by people in other countries.For example,when a Japanese politician speaks in an international conference, he is sometimes misinterpretted for his misuse of the English language. This can hurt Japan's relationships with the rest of the world.
To avoid such misunderstanding, English should be introduced as an official language here in Japan.
Japan is rapidly becoming an aging society. In 1963 the number of people aged 100 years or over was approximately 150. Now there are approximately 18,000 people in this category. What effect do you think an aging society will have on Japan's economy,and specially the welfare system?
One of the impacts an aging society will have on Japanese economy is lower productivity. In Japan,a birth rate is getting smaller every year.And this means a shrinking workforce.These combinations will bring about a serious effect on the economy.
《語句解説》 One of the+複数名詞(〜の内の一つ)は非常に良く使いますから是非,押さえて下さい。
決まり文句a falling birth rateをa birth rate is getting smallerのように文に変形する術(art)も身に付けましょう!
And an aging society also affects the welfare system profoundly;an increased burden of medical expenses on the working population.People are not healthy forever.The older they get,the more diseases they are subject to.That's why the younger have to support the ever-growing aging populaion.
One of the impacts an aging society will have on Japanese economy is lower productivity. In Japan,a birth rate is getting smaller every year.And this means a shrinking workforce.These combinations will bring about a serious effect on the economy.
And an aging society also affects the welfare system profoundly;an increased burden of medical expenses on the working population.People are not healthy forever.The older they get,the more diseases they are subject to.That's why the younger have to support the ever-growing aging populaion.
So Japan will face a great econmic and social problems as a result of an aging society.
But honesty isn't always the best policy. For example,If you should know a sad truth involving your best friend andwhen you know what will happen to him or her,do you still tell the truth? You should break it mildly so as not to hurt his or her feelings.
I don't support the proverb. Of course,honesty is generally regarded as a virtue and people are expected to be as honest as they can.
But honesty isn't always the best policy. For example,If you should know a sad truth involving your best friend andwhen you know what will happen to him or her,do you still tell the truth? You should break it mildly so as not to hurt his or her feelings.
For this reason,I don' t think the saying should be always right.
Read the statement below and write a paragraph giving at least two reasons why you agree or disagree with it. Write your answer in the space provided on your written answer sheet.(It is suggested that you spend no more than 15 minutes on this section.)
Second,it also creates heavy traffic jam. The more cars there are on the roads,the more likely it is to have more troubles such as more delay of public transportation and more car accidents.
I agree with the idea.There are two reasons for this.
First,cars in city centers causes much exhaust, which not only affects our health,but also leads to air pollution,and eventually global warming.
Second,it also creates heavy traffic jam. The more cars there are on the roads,the more likely it is to have more troubles such as more delay of public transportation and more car accidents.
For these two reasons,I think cars in city centers should be prohibited.
It is the patient who suffers the unbearable pains.And we have no rights to prolong his or her life even for ethical reasons.So if the patient wishes to end his or her life,after the most care legal consideration,the patient's wish should be realized.
Euthanasia also relieves the emotional pains of the patient's family or other people.For example,it is often reported in the news or on TV that a person tired of attending to a patient stops a life-suspension system or strangles the patient.And in the worst case, the caregiver himself commits suicide from a pang of consciousness.
First,it is the patient who suffers the unbearable pains.And we have no rights to prolong his or her life even for ethical reasons.So if the patient wishes to end his or her life,after the most careful legal consideration,the patient's wish should be realized.
Second,euthanasia also relieves the emotional pains of the patient's family or other people.For example,it is often reported in the news or on TV that a person tired of attending to a patient stops a life-suspension system or strangles the patient.And in the worst case, the caregiver himself commits suicide from a pang of consciousness.
For these two reasons,if the legal conditions are strictly met,euthanasia should be accepted as a final solution. (132words)