『新完全マスター語彙　日本語能力試験N2』（2011年、スリーエーネットワーク）
教科書を1課ずつ読んでいきます。
N2、N1に必要な語彙です。
今日は、1章2課です。


N2合格

N2　語彙　第1章2課

Together, all of the bones in your body make up your SKELETON and the word 'FLESH' refers to muscle, fat and skin. In English, we sometimes use the concepts of 'SKELETON' and 'FLESH' metaphorically, as in the phrasal verb 'FLESH OUT'.

Listen to find out more!

Brentoni's English Podcast

049 - flesh out

Ancient Egyptians loved and respected cats, believing they brought good luck.

Some families even dressed their cats in jewelry, and mummified them after death. They would mourn the death of their cat by shaving off their eyebrows, and continue to mourn until their eyebrows grew back.

Inspired by this ancient love for cats, the Shanghai Museum in China held a special event called Meowseum Nights.

Held 10 times during last summer and fall, the event invited 200 cats and 2,000 people to explore the exhibition On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt.

Some of the artifacts shown in the exhibition came from a temple discovered years ago in Egypt. The temple was for Bastet, an Egyptian goddess who could change into a cat. This gave the Shanghai Museum another reason to use cats as the theme for their event.

Museum director Chu Xiaobo said that the event was created to bring cat lovers to the museum, as in Shanghai, where there are over a million pet cats, cat-friendly public spaces are rare.

"There are dog parks, dog brunches, but not that much for cat parents to do with their pets," Wen Liuli, a visitor to the exhibition, told The Art Newspaper.

The museum took measures to keep all visitors and artifacts safe. Cats had to stay in strollers or bags, but there were certain areas where people could take their cats out for photos, such as in front of a statue of Bastet. All the other artifacts were kept behind glass.

The museum also had vets, doctors, and even an ambulance on-site, and over 80 animal welfare workers attended each night to help and give advice.

While the museum doesn't plan to hold another Meowseum Night, Chu hopes it might inspire other museums to try similar ideas.

"Cat people now have a special affection for the Shanghai Museum," he said.




Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Cats Take a Tour of Ancient Egypt at Chinese Museum

¿Vas como una tortuga por la vida? ¿Conoces a alguien que va como una tortuga? 

Expresiones en español

Ir como una tortuga

Establish a shared understanding of the team's objectives and desired outcomes. This collective vision serves as a guiding light and aligns efforts.

Create an environment where team members feel empowered to freely express ideas, concerns, and feedback. Encourage active listening and the open exchange of knowledge, fostering a culture of trust and mutual respect.

Define each team member's roles and areas of expertise. This ensures efficient task allocation, minimizes duplication of effort, and allows individuals to leverage their unique strengths.

Cultivate an atmosphere of reciprocal esteem, where team members value and appreciate the diverse perspectives, skills, and contributions of their colleagues. This enables constructive conflict resolution.

Promote a mindset of teamwork and shared ownership, where individuals are invested in the collective success of the group. This sense of fellowship enhances motivation and encourages a united front against challenges.

Practice active and empathetic listening, seeking to truly understand the thoughts, concerns, and ideas of team members. This deepens interpersonal connections and leads to more informed decision-making.

Use agile methodologies and adapt to changing circumstances. Remain flexible in processes and open to innovative approaches, enabling the team to respond to new information and evolving requirements.

Establish a culture of constructive feedback, where team members feel comfortable providing and receiving actionable input. This fosters continuous improvement and helps the team address areas for growth.

Leverage collaborative technologies and platforms to facilitate information sharing, task management, and remote/hybrid teamwork. These tools enhance coordination, streamline workflows, and increase efficiency. 

Regularly recognize and celebrate the team's achievements, both big and small. This reinforces a sense of collective accomplishment, boosts morale, and strengthens the team's cohesion.

The Global Professional Podcast

Episode 46

Real-life conversation between Kristina and her mom about the death of Queen Elizabeth, slang and idioms, and life in America. 

REAL English with Kristina

Episode 1: Introduction

日本の食卓事情３

毎日（まいにち）豊富（ほうふ）なおかずを作る理由（りゆう）は、小（ちい）さい時（とき）から家庭（かてい）で母（はは）の作る様々（さまざま）な料理（りょうり）を食（た）べていたせいで、同（おな）じ献立（こんだて）を毎日食べることに慣（な）れていないからだと思（おも）う。日本ではそういう家庭が多（おお）いだろう。
同じ献立が連続（れんぞく）しても、食材（しょくざい）を焼（や）いて味付（あじつ）けは塩（しお）だけでも、十分（じゅうぶん）じゃないか！と自分（じぶん）に言（い）い聞（き）かせたい。栄養（えいよう）が偏（かたよ）るとはいえ、たまに外食（がいしょく）してもいいじゃないか。
日常（にちじょう）の食事（しょくじ）なんて、そんな豊（ゆた）かにしなくてもいい！とは思（おも）いながらも、明日（あした）の献立に悩（なや）むそんな今日（きょう）。

izm's room

日本の食卓事情３【全３話】

札幌　さっぽろ

9月初め、くがつはじめ　Early September,
涼しい　すずしい　cooler

2泊３日が5泊６日に　
にはくみっかがごはくむいかに
台風のため たいふうのため
Sapporo 3 days/2 nights to 6 days/5 nights
due to typhoon




札幌中心地　さっぽろちゅうしんち　
Sapporo city center 
時計台　とけいだい　a clock tower
札幌タワー　さっぽろたわー Sapporo Tower
地下道　ちかどう underpass
カレースープ　かれーすーぷ curry soup
ソフトクリーム　そふとくりーむ soft ice cream 
チーズタルト　ちーずたると cheese tart
ジンギスカン　じんぎすかん 
Genghis Khan BBQ with mutton
寿司　すし sushi
海鮮(かいせん) seafood
地下鉄　ちかてつ subway
北海道大学　ほっかいどうだいがく 
Hokkaido University
クラーク博士　くらーくはかせ Dr. Clark



小樽 おたる　Otaru,
オルゴール　おるごーる music box
ビール　びーる　beer
倉庫　そうこ warehouse 

サッポロビール博物館　さっぽろはくぶつかん
Sapporo Beer Museum

白い恋人　しろいこいびと Shiroi Koibito, 

丸山公園　まるやまこうえん Maruyama Park
丸山山頂　まるやまさんちょう 
top of Mt.Maruyama


洞爺湖　とうやこ　Lake Toyako 
支笏湖　しこつこ    Lake Shikotsuko