2022/11/26(土)SMC
Hello everyone! In the president' remark, he took up the topic of Japan’s victory over the German national team in FIFA World Cup soccer game. Just like the strong teams have to have more than one super star, we need to have a great reservoir of knowledge of English if we want to be a great speaker in the true sense of the word. It’s not enough to be able to comprehend English when it is spoken, nor enough to have a good grammar or pronunciation. You’ve got to have an all-round skill as far as languages are concerned.
Word of the Day: SM Yoko Narisawa
"sight"
[ meaning ]
< noun >
1.the physical ability to see = vision
* He began to lose his sight six years ago.
2.the act of seeing something
* The sight of snakes makes her tremble.
* She will faint at the sight of blood.
3. something you can see
* As he reached the front door, he saw a strange sight.
* In the afternoon, you’ll have a chance to see the sights.
4. aim
* Ellen has completely set her sights on that house.
5. opinion
* In my sight, she is right.
< verb >
1.to see something from a long distance away or
to see something you have been looking for
* Several rare birds have been sighted in the area.
* The sailors gave a shout of joy when they sighted land.
2. to aim a gun at something
* He sighted a gun on a rabbit.
[ idioms ]
1. at first sight
* She fell in love with him at first sight.
2. know sb by sight
* I know her only by sight, but I’ve never spoken to her.
3. lose sight of something
* They lost sight of him in the crowd.
* I see what you mean, but let’s not lose sight of the main point.
4. within / in sight of something
* We camped within sight of the lake.
* Dan is now within sight of the championship.
5. out of sight
* Karen waved until the car was out of sight.
6. out of sight, out of mind
* The problem is out of sight and out of mind.
7. come into sight
* The ship at last came into sight.
8. on sight
* Lucy disliked him on sight.
9. sight unseen
* I can’t believe you would rent a place sight unseen.
10 can’t stand the sight of someone / something
* Alan and Sam can’t stand the sight of each
Lecture: SM Kei Narisawa
● I feel (it) in my bones that the party will be a great success.
● He grinned as though happy I had asked.
● Things went from bad to worse until I hit rock bottom.
● Why does it sound like you don’t believe me?
● I was only half-done with my beer.
● I believed that everyone should strive to be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be.
The lecturer took up above-mentioned sentences and had a discussion with the participants.
Table Topic Speech
1) Why laughter is the best medicine?
2) Totally useless professions
3) What is your favorite quote?
4) Why do we panic when our phones fall but laugh when our friend do?
Prepared Speech
1) When can we stop wearing a mask?: SM Takahata
Three years have passed since COVID-19 started to spread in many countries including Japan. There's no end in sight for the end. However, mask-wearing is not required in many countries, as shown by the audience in the stadium of the Soccer World Cup in Quatar. On the other hand, almost all Japanese people still keep mask on. She showd that there's growing evidence that masks could affect child development. She said mask-wearing is effective for prevention of infection, however it is time for thinking its negative effect.
2) Pakistan-Japan relations: SM Kakisu
Pakistan became independent from British India in 1947. At that time, Japan was industrializing for postwar reconstruction and promoting exports of cotton products. Japan, with its scarce resources, did not produce the cotton needed to manufacture cotton products. Negotiations were held with cotton exporting countries around the world. However, because Japan was an enemy of World War II, none of them would allow cotton exports. Pakistan, which had just gained independence, exported cotton to Japan over objections from other countries. At that time, Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation succeeded in developing looms, and Japanese industry started to industrialize, earning foreign currency through the manufacture and export of cotton products.
Today, Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation are both major exporters of cars to the world. He said if Pakistan had not exported cotton to Japan, Japan would not have succeeded in industrialization. He would like to thank Pakistan for contributing to the development of Japan's industrialization.
Meeting Schedule
In-person: 9:30 AM on Dec. 10 at Oyama Community Center
(Coordinator: SM Kei Narisawa, Word of the day: SM Eda, Lecturer: SM Yoko Narisawa)
Zoom: 7:30 PM on Nov. 28, Dec. 5, 12,19 and 26
