Level B2 General English
Lesson 19
Trains, Buses And Cars
電車、バス、自動車

1
TOPIC QUESTION
今日のトピック

Would you like to work from home?
在宅勤務したいですか?

2
ARTICLE
記事

Directions: Read the following article aloud.
課題: 以下の記事をはっきりとした声で音読しましょう。
Commuting By Way of Telecommunications

Today, thanks to the developments that have been made in technology, we are able to commute without leaving our homes. There are many computer programs available that allow us to take part in conferences, studies and meetings that are remote to our actual location. For all intents and purposes, the experience is the same as if we are in the same location as the other people connected to the program.

This type of commuting can save many dollars that might have been required if we had to travel to the other location and allows one to work from home. There are pros and cons to this type of commute. For example, it does save time and money by not having to travel, however, it does not permit us to observe the body language of the others at the meeting.

It will also let one study from a remote location and provides more control of our time. It is great for medical staff to be able to share information on a patient requiring special treatment and it can be done in a much shorter time frame. They can review and observe charts and X-rays making suggestions to assist with the treatment of a patient thus saving time and give the best possible help.

3
VOCABULARY
語い

Directions: First repeat after your tutor and then read aloud by yourself.
課題: 先生の後に続いてくり返した後、今度はひとりで発音してみましょう。

technology
技術
conferences
会議
for all intents and purposes
あらゆる意味で
permit
可能にする
medical
医療の

4
QUESTIONS
質問

Directions: Read the questions aloud and answer them.
課題: 質問を声に出して読んだ後、答えてみましょう。

1. What has enabled us to work or study remotely?
2. Would you like to work from home?
3. What do you feel are the benefits to this approach?
4. Do you feel we should do more or less of this type of commute?