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ライティングの決まり事４つ

①Write an essay on the given TOPIC.
②Give three reasons to support your answer.
③Structure: introduction, main body, and conclusion
④Suggested length: 200-240 words

予想問題

Is universal access to healthcare a fundamental human right? (Agree or Disagree)

回答

Introduction:

Universal access to healthcare is a contentious topic that sparks debates worldwide. While some argue that it is a fundamental human right, others disagree. In this essay, I will argue that universal access to healthcare is indeed a fundamental human right.

Main Body:（３つ）

Basic Human Dignity: Access to healthcare is essential for preserving basic human dignity. Every individual deserves the right to live a healthy life, free from preventable diseases and ailments. Without access to healthcare, people may suffer needlessly and be deprived of their inherent dignity. Universal access to healthcare ensures that everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to receive essential medical services and treatments.

Promotion of Equality: Universal access to healthcare promotes equality within society. Without adequate healthcare, marginalized and disadvantaged populations are disproportionately affected, widening existing social inequalities. By ensuring that everyone has access to healthcare services, regardless of their income or social status, societies can work towards creating a more equitable and just society where everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life.

Public Health and Economic Benefits: Providing universal access to healthcare has significant public health and economic benefits. Access to preventive care and early intervention can help reduce the burden of disease and prevent the spread of illnesses. This, in turn, leads to lower healthcare costs in the long run, as treating diseases at an early stage is often more cost-effective than managing advanced illnesses. Additionally, a healthier population is more productive, leading to economic growth and stability.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, universal access to healthcare is undeniably a fundamental human right. It upholds basic human dignity, promotes equality, and brings about significant public health and economic benefits. Ensuring that everyone has access to healthcare is not only morally right but also essential for creating healthier, more equitable societies.

３つのポイント（覚えて口に出して練習）

３つのポイントとその理由をスピーキング対策にもなるので覚えておきましょう。

①Basic Human Dignity
理由：
Universal access to healthcare ensures that everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, has the opportunity to receive essential medical services and treatments.

②Promotion of Equality
理由：
By ensuring that everyone has access to healthcare services, regardless of their income or social status, societies can work towards creating a more equitable and just society where everyone has the opportunity to lead a healthy life.

③Public Health and Economic Benefits
理由：
Access to preventive care and early intervention can help reduce the burden of disease and prevent the spread of illnesses.

最後に

以上が金曜日の内容です。

口に出して練習しましょう！

長文

As I read through the dense pages of the ancient tome, the sound of the fire crackling in the hearth provided a comforting backdrop. I couldn’t help but crunch on a handful of roasted nuts, savoring their salty flavor. Suddenly, a thought claimed my attention, urging me to stop dawdling and focus on the task at hand. I knew that if I didn’t, I would forfeit the opportunity to uncover the secrets hidden within these cryptic passages.

（英語で理解してもらうため日本語訳はできるだけ直訳で訳しています）

古代の書物の密集したページを読みながら、暖炉で火がぼりぼりと音を立てているのが心地よいバックグラウンドとなっていました。私は、焼きたてのナッツを一握りかみ砕いて、そのしょっぱい味を楽しんでいました。突然、ある考えが私の注意を引きつけ、ダラダラと時間を浪費せずに目の前の仕事に集中するよう促してきました。もし集中しなければ、これらの謎めいた文章に隠された秘密を見逃すことになるだろうと私は知っていました。

単語・熟語穴埋め問題

crunch – ●●●
claim – ●●●
dawdle – ●●●
forfeit – ●●●
diagnose – ●●●
implicate – ●●●
blur – ●●●
monopolize – ●●●
invoke – ●●●
perpetrate – ●●●
stammer – ●●●
smuggle – ●●●
squabble – ●●●
ratify – ●●●
undermine – ●●●

flash back to: ●●●
fall through: ●●●
feud about: ●●●
fall back on: ●●●
fend off: ●●●

例文穴埋め問題

She ●●●ed on the crispy potato chips as she watched the movie.
(彼女は映画を見ながらカリカリのポテトチップスをぼりぼりと食べた。)

He ●●●ed that the idea was originally his, but many doubted his assertion.
(彼はそのアイデアが元々彼のものだと主張したが、多くの人々がその主張を疑った。)

Stop ●●●ing and finish your homework already!
(もうだらだらしていないで、早く宿題を終わらせなさい！)

If you don’t follow the rules, you will ●●● your chance to participate.
(ルールに従わなければ、参加の機会を喪失することになります。)

The doctor was able to ●●● the illness quickly and start treatment.
(医師は病気をすぐに診断し、治療を開始することができました。)

The evidence seemed to ●●● him in the crime, but further investigation was needed.
(証拠は彼を犯罪に関与しているように見えたが、さらなる調査が必要だった。)

The artist used soft brush strokes to ●●● the edges of the painting, creating a dreamlike effect.
(画家は絵の端をぼかすために柔らかい筆触を使い、夢のような効果を生み出しました。)

The company tried to ●●● the market by buying out its competitors.
(その企業は競合他社を買収することで市場を独占しようとしました。)

She ●●●d the spirits of her ancestors to guide her through the difficult times.
(彼女は先祖の霊を呼び寄せて、困難な時期を乗り越える手助けをしてもらいました。)

The criminals ●●●d the robbery under the cover of darkness.
(犯罪者たちは暗闇の中で強盗を犯しました。)

He ●●●ed nervously when asked to give a presentation in front of the class.
(クラスの前でプレゼンをするよう求められると、彼は緊張してどもりました。)

●●●ing goods across borders is illegal and can result in severe consequences.
(国境を越えて物品を密輸することは違法であり、厳しい結果を招く可能性があります。)

The siblings often ●●● over trivial matters, but they always make up quickly afterward.
(兄弟姉妹はよく些細なことで口論しますが、その後すぐに仲直りします。)

The treaty was ●●●ed by all participating countries, solidifying their commitment to peace.
(その条約はすべての参加国によって批准され、平和への取り組みが固められました。)

Continuous criticism can ●●● a person’s confidence and self-esteem.
(継続的な批判は人の自信や自尊心を損なう可能性があります。)

熟語例文穴埋め問題

Every time I see that old photo, I ●●● back to our trip to the beach last summer.
(私があの古い写真を見るたびに、去年の夏にビーチに行ったことを急に思い出す。)

Their plans to expand the business ●●● through due to a lack of funding.
(彼らのビジネス拡大計画は資金不足のため失敗に終わった。)

The two neighbors have been ●●●ing about the property line for years.
(その2人の隣人は何年も土地の境界線をめぐって反目しています。)

When all else fails, we can ●●● back on our emergency savings.
(他の手立てがすべてうまくいかないときは、緊急貯金に頼ることができます。)

The goalkeeper managed to ●●● off the opponent’s powerful shot with a diving save.
(ゴールキーパーはダイビングセーブで相手の強力なシュートをかわすのに成功しました。)

以上が木曜日の内容です。

分からなかった単語だけをノートにコピーしていき、自分だけの単語帳を作っていきましょう。（この作業を行わなければ効果は半分以下になりますのでお気に入りのノートで作りましょう）

前回の復習：連想法

Abscond (To leave hurriedly and secretly):

Mnemonic: Think of someone “absconding” by hopping on a “scoundrel” ship to escape.
Association: Abscond sounds like “ab-scound” which means to leave secretly like a scoundrel.

Abuse (To treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly):

Mnemonic: Picture someone being verbally abused by having words “A” and “B” shouted at them.
Association: Abuse sounds like “A+” “B” use, but here it’s not a good thing.

Cajole (To persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery):

Mnemonic: Imagine coaxing someone with a cage full of “jewels” to persuade them.
Association: Cajole sounds like “cage full”; imagine someone coaxing with a cage full of treasures.

Cease (To bring or come to an end):

Mnemonic: Picture someone shouting “Cease!” to make things stop.
Association: Cease sounds like “seize”; imagine someone seizing the moment to stop something.

Circulate (To move continuously or freely through a closed system or area):

Mnemonic: Think of blood “circling” around your body through your veins.
Association: Circulate sounds like “circle”; imagine something moving in circles around an area.

Dupe (To deceive or trick someone):

Mnemonic: Picture someone being duped by seeing double (two copies of themselves).
Association: Dupe sounds like “do a repeat”; imagine someone tricking you into repeating something.

Intrigue (To arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate):

Mnemonic: Think of being intrigued by the intricate details of an “intriguing” mystery.
Association: Intrigue sounds like “in-trick”; imagine something that tricks you into being interested.

Defraud (To illegally obtain money from someone by deception):

Mnemonic: Picture a “fraudulent” dealer trying to defraud someone by selling fake goods.
Association: Defraud sounds like “de-fraud”; imagine someone trying to fraudulently take something away from you.

Poach (To cook by simmering or boiling in a small amount of liquid):

Mnemonic: Imagine a chef poaching eggs in a pot of boiling water.
Association: Poach sounds like “pot of hot”; imagine something cooking slowly in a hot pot.

Juggle (To continuously toss and catch objects in the air, typically more than one):

Mnemonic: Picture a circus clown juggling balls while walking on a tightrope.
Association: Juggle sounds like “giggle”; imagine someone giggling while tossing objects in the air.

Probe (To inquire into or investigate thoroughly):

Mnemonic: Imagine a scientist probing the depths of the ocean with a long, thin rod.
Association: Probe sounds like “probe”; imagine someone poking around to investigate something.

Swindle (To cheat someone out of money or belongings):

Mnemonic: Picture a sly fox trying to swindle a chicken out of its eggs.
Association: Swindle sounds like “swindler”; imagine someone trying to deceive you for their own gain.

Penetrate (To pierce or pass through something):

Mnemonic: Think of a sharp arrow penetrating through a target.
Association: Penetrate sounds like “penetrate”; imagine something piercing through a surface.

Mutter (To speak quietly and indistinctly):

Mnemonic: Imagine an old man muttering to himself as he walks down the street.
Association: Mutter sounds like “mutter”; imagine someone murmuring softly under their breath.

Tamper (To interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations):

Mnemonic: Picture someone tampering with a “tomb” by trying to open it.
Association: Tamper sounds like “tomb per”; imagine someone attempting to open a tomb improperly.

今回の単語：連想法

Crunch (ぼりぼりかむ): あなたが何か固いものをかむとき、その音が「ぼりぼり」という音を思い出してください。それが “Crunch”（かむ、もしくは音を立てる）です。

Claim: “Claim”は何かを主張することです。例えば、あなたが何かを所有する権利があると主張する場合、それは “Claim” です。

Dawdle: 「Dawdle」は時間を無駄にすることや、ぐずぐずすることを指します。たとえば、友達と出かける予定があるのに、ぐずぐずして出かけないというイメージを思い出してください。

Forfeit: “Forfeit”は何かを失うことを意味します。例えば、ゲームで勝つために何かを失うことや、賭けに負けて何かを失うことです。

Diagnose: “Diagnose”は病気や問題を診断することを指します。例えば、医者が患者の症状を調べて、何が問題であるかを診断することです。

Implicate: “Implicate”は関与することや、関連付けられることを指します。例えば、事件に関与している可能性がある人を「implicate（関与させる）」と言います。

Blur: “Blur”は物事がぼやけて見えることを指します。たとえば、速度が速すぎて周りの景色がぼやけて見えるようなイメージを思い出してください。

Monopolize: “Monopolize”は何かを独占することを指します。たとえば、ある企業が市場を独占することや、ある人が会話で話題を独占することです。

Invoke: “Invoke”は何かを引き起こすことや、呼び起こすことを指します。たとえば、ある法律を引き合いに出して法的権利を主張することです。

Perpetrate: “Perpetrate”は犯罪や違法行為を行うことを指します。例えば、犯罪を犯す人を「perpetrator（加害者）」と言います。

Stammer: “Stammer”は口ごもることや、つまることを指します。たとえば、緊張して話すときに言葉がつっかえる様子を思い出してください。

Smuggle: “Smuggle”は密輸することを指します。例えば、違法な商品を国境を越えて運ぶことです。

Squabble: “Squabble”は小さな口論や喧嘩を指します。たとえば、子供たちがおもちゃを取り合って口論する様子を思い出してください。

Ratify: “Ratify”は合意や契約を正式に承認することを指します。たとえば、国が条約を批准することです。

Undermine: “Undermine”は何かを弱めることや、崩すことを指します。たとえば、信頼を裏切ることや、計画を台無しにすることです。

ここからはコロケーションで覚えましょう

以上が水曜日の内容です。

コロケーションを口に出して覚えましょう！