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Katsuki Fujiuchi
Newspaper Article Discussion
“Hokkaido Bank Produces 100-Million-Yen Lottery Winners Again This Year.” The Hokkaido Shimbun Press 8 January 2009
http://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/news/english/139439.html?_nva=40
Written Summary:
According to this article, The Hokkaido Bank announced on the 7th that its popular fixed deposit accounts that come complete with Year-end Jumbo Lottery tickets have produced 100-million-yen in prizewinning tickets. This is the third consecutive occasion that the fixed deposit accounts have produced prizewinning tickets worth 100 million yen or more, with a total of 300 million yen in prize-money in the 2007 Year-end Jumbo Lottery and another 300 million yen in the 2008 Summer Jumbo Lottery.
A batch of ten consecutive Year-end or Summer Jumbo Lottery tickets for every 2 million yen deposited into the account are sent to the account holders’ homes when the account matures (currently a 5-year period). This time approximately 687,000 tickets worth a total of 206 million yen were sent.
According to the Hokkaido Bank, the accounts produced one 3rd-prize ticket (5 million yen), forty-six 4th-prize tickets (100,000 yen) and seven tickets with 1st-prize numbers but with different group numbers (100,000 yen). There were also four winners of the Thanksgiving Prize (1 million yen), which was established to commemorate the Year-end Jumbo Lottery ’s 30th anniversary.
Hokkaido Bank is surprised that there are probably no other cases in which multi-millionaires have been produced on three consecutive occasions. The bank is calling for account holders to check their lottery ticket numbers.
Opinion Statements:
I think it is a very unique idea to give a lottery for their customer. Maybe I’ll change my bank account because the bank which I use is inconvenient in my hometown.
Questions:
1. Have you ever won a lottery? How many times?
2. Which bank do you use often?
3. What kind of lottery do you like the best?
Words
1.deposit「預金する」 2. account 「預金口座」 3. consecutive 「（一定順序で）連続した」
4. lottery 「宝くじ、くじ引き」5.offering「提供」
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12/15/08
Newspaper Discussion of 12/16
“Last Regular Run For Classic Train.” The Japan Times Online 1 December 2008
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20081201a4.html
Written Summary:
According to this article, one of the first types of bullet train ran on its final regular run at Sunday, November 30, after running 44 years. About 2,000 train aficionados came to see off the 0 Series model, which has a round-nose. West Japan Railway Co. said that all reserved seats - that was 152 seats - were sold out on that train, and hundreds more flocked to the station for the 248 non-reserved seats.
Opinion Statements:
It is very sad that the oldest type of the bullet train won’t run regularly from now on. I think that West Japan Railway Co. should keep it in the way that it can run.
Questions:
1. Have you ever ridden on the bullet trains? How many times?
2. Which do you like better, normal trains or the bullet trains?
3. Are you an aficionado of something? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, why not?
Words
1. bullet train「新幹線、弾丸列車」
2. aficionado 「ファン、こり屋、（闘牛の）熱愛者」
3. reserved seats 「指定席」
4. flock 「多数、一団、群れ」
5. non- reserved seats「自由席」
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20081201a4.html
Written Summary:
According to this article, one of the first types of bullet train ran on its final regular run at Sunday, November 30, after running 44 years. About 2,000 train aficionados came to see off the 0 Series model, which has a round-nose. West Japan Railway Co. said that all reserved seats - that was 152 seats - were sold out on that train, and hundreds more flocked to the station for the 248 non-reserved seats.
Opinion Statements:
It is very sad that the oldest type of the bullet train won’t run regularly from now on. I think that West Japan Railway Co. should keep it in the way that it can run.
Questions:
1. Have you ever ridden on the bullet trains? How many times?
2. Which do you like better, normal trains or the bullet trains?
3. Are you an aficionado of something? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, why not?
Words
1. bullet train「新幹線、弾丸列車」
2. aficionado 「ファン、こり屋、（闘牛の）熱愛者」
3. reserved seats 「指定席」
4. flock 「多数、一団、群れ」
5. non- reserved seats「自由席」
11/23/08
IE-3 Newspaper Article Discussion 1
“Boys’ Death Shows Choking Risk From Jelly” The Yomiuri Shimbun 1 October 2008 : 2
Written Summary:
According to this article, officials from the National Consumer Affairs Center said that the reason why a 21-month-old boy from Hyogo prefecture died was because of the jelly containing konnyaku. The similar case happened in 1996.
The center says that many konnyaku jelly products are made to be easy to swallow or packaged in bite-size. Also, they said that konnyaku jelly is firmer and more elastic than normal jelly, especially when it is frozen.
Many manufactures of konnyaku jelly have already taken measures to these problems by making smaller, easier to chew products.
New Words:
1: affairs ~ public/political activities
2: choking ~ unable to breathe because something is in your throat or there is not enough air
3: manufacturers ~ a company that makes large amount of goods.
4: firmer ~ not completely hard, but not soft.
5: elastic ~ can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size.
Questions:
1: Do you like konnyaku jelly?
2: Which do you like better, konnyaku jelly or normal jelly?
3: What kind of food do you like the best?
Written Summary:
According to this article, officials from the National Consumer Affairs Center said that the reason why a 21-month-old boy from Hyogo prefecture died was because of the jelly containing konnyaku. The similar case happened in 1996.
The center says that many konnyaku jelly products are made to be easy to swallow or packaged in bite-size. Also, they said that konnyaku jelly is firmer and more elastic than normal jelly, especially when it is frozen.
Many manufactures of konnyaku jelly have already taken measures to these problems by making smaller, easier to chew products.
New Words:
1: affairs ~ public/political activities
2: choking ~ unable to breathe because something is in your throat or there is not enough air
3: manufacturers ~ a company that makes large amount of goods.
4: firmer ~ not completely hard, but not soft.
5: elastic ~ can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size.
Questions:
1: Do you like konnyaku jelly?
2: Which do you like better, konnyaku jelly or normal jelly?
3: What kind of food do you like the best?
11/22/08
IE-2 Newspaper Article Discussion 2
“Osaka Says Good-Bye to Iconic Crown Taro.” The Yomiuri Shimbun 9 July 2008 : 5
Written Summary:
According to this article, the mechanical crown Cui-daore Taro and his younger brother Cui-daore Jiro, the landmark of the Cui-daore, one of the famous restaurants in Osaka, received a fond of farewell on Tuesday, July 8 due to the closing of Cui-daore. Even though the weather was wet, a large amount came to dine at the restaurant and to take pictures of these clowns. Because of the closing of the famous restaurant, this boom has generated nearly 900 million yen and resulted in a boost of more than 316 million yen.
Opinion Statements:
It is sad that the famous place was closed but I think both landmarks are happy to receive farewells from so many people.
Questions:
1. Have you ever been to Osaka before? How many times? What did you do there?
2. Do you have any recommendation of the restaurants, fast-food shops, or food stands? – Either at your hometown or where you live now? –
3. What is your favorite food?
Written Summary:
According to this article, the mechanical crown Cui-daore Taro and his younger brother Cui-daore Jiro, the landmark of the Cui-daore, one of the famous restaurants in Osaka, received a fond of farewell on Tuesday, July 8 due to the closing of Cui-daore. Even though the weather was wet, a large amount came to dine at the restaurant and to take pictures of these clowns. Because of the closing of the famous restaurant, this boom has generated nearly 900 million yen and resulted in a boost of more than 316 million yen.
Opinion Statements:
It is sad that the famous place was closed but I think both landmarks are happy to receive farewells from so many people.
Questions:
1. Have you ever been to Osaka before? How many times? What did you do there?
2. Do you have any recommendation of the restaurants, fast-food shops, or food stands? – Either at your hometown or where you live now? –
3. What is your favorite food?
IE-2 Newspaper Article Discussion 1
“2 Officials Found Guilty over Girls Pool Death.” The Yomiuri Shimbun 28 May 2008 : 2
Written Summary:
According to this article, the Saitama District Court said to two officials that they are guilty because of the death of a girl who stuck into a pipe at the pool which was under their management in July 2006. The judgment said that they forgot to check the cover was attached to the pipe before they open the pool in summer 2006, even though the manual said they have to do it. Also, they failed to tell a company subcontracted by the municipal government to check the pipe. As a result, the girl was stuck into the pipe and she died. That is why one has to go in jail for one and a half years and another one has to go there for one years. The two officials have admitted the charges, and their lawyers also admitted. However, the lawyers are saying that subcontracted company should also share the responsibility for the accident with the municipal governments.
Opinion Statements:
In my opinion, I think the judgment was appropriate because of its influence of this accident.
Questions:
1. Do you like swimming? Why or why not?
2. Do you do something not to forget a thing? For example, write it down on your memo? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, then why not?
3. Have you ever been to the police box or police department? When was it and why?
Written Summary:
According to this article, the Saitama District Court said to two officials that they are guilty because of the death of a girl who stuck into a pipe at the pool which was under their management in July 2006. The judgment said that they forgot to check the cover was attached to the pipe before they open the pool in summer 2006, even though the manual said they have to do it. Also, they failed to tell a company subcontracted by the municipal government to check the pipe. As a result, the girl was stuck into the pipe and she died. That is why one has to go in jail for one and a half years and another one has to go there for one years. The two officials have admitted the charges, and their lawyers also admitted. However, the lawyers are saying that subcontracted company should also share the responsibility for the accident with the municipal governments.
Opinion Statements:
In my opinion, I think the judgment was appropriate because of its influence of this accident.
Questions:
1. Do you like swimming? Why or why not?
2. Do you do something not to forget a thing? For example, write it down on your memo? If yes, please tell me more about it. If no, then why not?
3. Have you ever been to the police box or police department? When was it and why?
11/18/08
Today's Newspaper Discussion
“Japanese Schoolgirl Drafted By Pro Team.” Daily Yomiuri Online 17 November 2008
Written Summary:
According to this article, a 16-years-old high school student, Eri Yoshida, is going to play as a professional player. She is going to play in a new team called Kobe 9 Cruise, which is one of the teams that will join new baseball league starting in April. She is good at throwing knuckle ball, and she says that she wants to throw balls like Tim Wakefield, who is a pitcher of the Boston Red Sox and has built a successful major league career throwing it.
Opinion Statements:
I think this girl gave (dreams to - I forgot to tipe in -) many girls in Japan, because in Japan, baseball used to be one of the sports which boys do, and girls who wanted to play baseball played softball unwillingly.
Questions:
1. What do you think of girls playing baseball?
2. Have you ever got any kinds of tryouts or auditions?
3. What is your favorite sport?
Words
1. Pitch ≒ throw 2. Conference 「会議、評議会」 3. Achieved 「獲得する」 4. Tryout 「(選手)適性試験」 5. Draft 「ドラフト制度、ドラフト会議」
You can get article from here.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BBI_JAPAN_SCHOOLGIRL_PRO_ASOL-?SITE=YOMIURI&SECTION=HOSTED_ASIA&TEMPLATE=ap_national.html
Written Summary:
According to this article, a 16-years-old high school student, Eri Yoshida, is going to play as a professional player. She is going to play in a new team called Kobe 9 Cruise, which is one of the teams that will join new baseball league starting in April. She is good at throwing knuckle ball, and she says that she wants to throw balls like Tim Wakefield, who is a pitcher of the Boston Red Sox and has built a successful major league career throwing it.
Opinion Statements:
I think this girl gave (dreams to - I forgot to tipe in -) many girls in Japan, because in Japan, baseball used to be one of the sports which boys do, and girls who wanted to play baseball played softball unwillingly.
Questions:
1. What do you think of girls playing baseball?
2. Have you ever got any kinds of tryouts or auditions?
3. What is your favorite sport?
Words
1. Pitch ≒ throw 2. Conference 「会議、評議会」 3. Achieved 「獲得する」 4. Tryout 「(選手)適性試験」 5. Draft 「ドラフト制度、ドラフト会議」
You can get article from here.
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/B/BBI_JAPAN_SCHOOLGIRL_PRO_ASOL-?SITE=YOMIURI&SECTION=HOSTED_ASIA&TEMPLATE=ap_national.html
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