Amid the pandemic, the Olympics Committee has decided to push through with their plan to hold the Games this year. The torch relay has started a few weeks back and will continue until the latter half of July.Over the 121 days of this ceremony, the torchbearers will showcase Japan’s scenic sites and locations, as well as some traditional sports. Given this, would you go out of your way to spectate the torch relay event?
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Today’s Fill-In-The-Blanks Quiz:
Here’s last week’s song:
(Fast forward to 01:26)
Why am I so emotional?
No, it’s not a good look, gain some self-control
And deep down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn’t hurt
Here’s this week’s song:
(Fast forward to 01:20)
I just hope you’re _____ next to somebody, who _____ how to love you like me
There must be a good ______ that you’re gone
Every ____ and ____ I think you might want me to
Come show up at your _____, but I’m just too ______ that I’ll be wrong
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Today’s Youtube Recommendation:
This week, we’ll be taking a more casual Youtube channel. Her name is Kelly Stamps and she’s a Youtuber who lived in New York and has recently moved to Cuba. She makes motivational videos and shares her life stories/experiences, but does it in a way that’s funny and relatable.I personally enjoy watching her videos because she explains things that I could understand and process in my head easily.
This is not her latest vlog, but what I enjoyed the most:
This news has sparked controversy last year, but has gained people’s attention again this year due to the US’ allegations in January that China has been targeting the Uighurs and other Muslim minorities. The Uighurs main product is the Xinjiang Cotton, which is found in most clothing brands, however, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly which brands use them. Some brands, however, have been identified and are currently under fire for being unable to be more sustainable. People are now boycotting these brands for having the said Xinjiang Cotton, which is considered unsustainable.What do you think of this matter?
TOEICはネガティブ単語・フレーズを覚える必要がありません。TOEICの世界は、理想の世界。出てくる会社の業績は右肩上がりでみんな仲良くて、倒産（bankruptcy）とか過労死（death from overwork）といったワードが出てきません。商品の欠陥に対するクレームの話くらいはありますが。なのでネガティブワードを覚える必要がありません。
As planned, Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa, and Saitama will all be free from the state of emergency. This means that shops can freely close what time they want, however, the government still advises them to close at 9 PM until the end of the month. Also, this means that the subsidy they get from the government will stop, and shops and restaurants would have to rely on their own sales. Regarding this decision, what do you think?
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Today’s Fill-In-The-Blanks Quiz:
Here’s last week’s song:
(Fast forward to 01:14)
My world’s been hectic, seems electric
But Ive been wakin’ up with your voice in my head
And I’m tryna send a message and let you know
That every single minute I’m without you, I regret it
Here’s this week’s song:
(Fast forward to 01:26)
Why am I so _________?
No, it’s not a good ____, gain some self-________
And _____ down I know this never works
But you can lay with me so it doesn’t _____
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Today’s Youtube Recommendation:
For this week, it’s a bit of a serious channel. I’ve been following it for quite some time now and it gives insights and deep explanations regarding emotional/psychological questions and problems. Narrated by Alain de Botton, who speaks in a British accent and would be a good listening practice, in my opinion. Unfortunately, the subtitles are only available in English, but I think it would be an extra difficult challenge for everyone to partake in.
One thing that some of you may be asking is that one of the good things that came after the pandemic is the population of most, if not all, countries would go up.On the contrary, it’s not the case for some countries. The article above gives detailed theories as to why, but in a nutshell, it boils down to two major factors: stress and financial condition. For more information, please read the article above!
— 1. Thank you, John, for your kind introduction.
ジョンさん、ご親切なご紹介をありがとうございます。
2. Good morning, everyone.
みなさん、おはようございます。
3. First of all, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come to this meeting.
まず、お忙しい中、この会議にご出席いただき、ありがとうございます。
4. I would also like to thank John and his staff for all the preparation for this event.
またジョンさんとスタッフのみなさんにも、今回のイベントのためのもろもろの準備にお礼を申し上げたいと思います。
5. I am very happy to have this opportunity to talk to you today.
本日は、みなさんにお話しする機会を得られて大変うれしく思っています。
6. In my presentation, I am going to give you an overview of the new ordering system which will be implemented next year.
私のプレゼンテーションでは、来年導入される新しい発注システムの概要をご説明したいと思います。
7. The purpose of my presentation is to show you the great benefits and the exciting new possibilities that we will have with this system.
このプレゼンテーションの目的は、みなさんに、このシステムで得られる大きな利点とワクワクするような新しい可能性をお見せすることです。
8. I will try to make my presentation short, so that we can have a lot of time left for the Q and A session.
質疑応答にできるだけ時間が取れるように、プレゼンは短くするようにしたいと思います。
9. Please also feel free to ask questions anytime during my presentation.
また、プレゼンの間も、いつでも遠慮なく質問をしていただければと思います。
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The new Evangelion movie is out! I’m currently watching all the previous movies and TV shows before I watch the latest movie! Are you also excited for the new movie?
A Japanese company, Daiichi Sankyo, has collaborated with Astrazeneca to produce vaccines against COVID-19. This is the latest news against the pandemic, however some people are still against getting inoculated. A significantly less number will be manufactured locally and others would still be transported abroad. What do you think about this news?
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Today’s Fill-In-The-Blanks Quiz:
Here’s last week’s song:
(Fast forward to 01:20)
I’ve seen the world, lit it up as my stage now
Channeling angels in, the new age now
Hot summer days, rock and roll
The way you’d play for me at your show
And all the ways I got to know
Your pretty face and electric soul
Here’s this week’s song:
(Fast forward to 01:14)
My world’s been _____, seems _______
But Ive been wakin’ up with your _____ in my head
And I’m tryna send a ______ and let you know
That every single _____ I’m without you, I regret it
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Today’s Youtube Recommendation:
If you’re into horror movies and how to figure out a way out of every puzzle/dilemma in them, then I suggest this channel. It’s called, “Cinema Summary” and it discusses recent movies and TV shows from all over the world. The narrator uses casual English and his speaking speed is not so fast, so it’s easy to understand what he’s saying.
Together with the two exhibitions in Odaiba and Toyosu, teamlab has produced another that fits the current season. It’s not so cold anymore, and at the same time, it’s not so warm, so teamlab’s most recent exhibition, which combines light shows with sauna/onsen would feel really therapeutic. I’m not quite sure how they’ve changed the system according to the current pandemic, but I think it’s worth checking out!
