The World's Most Bicycle-friendly City
simultaneously
同時に, 合わせて
圧倒的に
invisible［形］
見えない
和訳：He ran away seeing a police man.
彼は警察官を見て［見るなり/見たので］逃げ出した。
Which is Mr. Izumi's favorite?
A. Fish B. Beef C. Chicken D. Pork
B. Beef
まあまあ速いスピード
a ( )( ) speed
a fairy rapid speed
People in English speaking countries tend to use ( ) emoticons.
horizontal emoticons
感謝している［形］
grateful
Kisho worked out a lot at the gym ( )( ) he could win otokogi race.
Kisho worked out a lot at the gym ( so )( that ) he could win otokogi race.
What is Kisho's favorite fruit?
mikan (orange)
List "three unique policies" in Copenhagen.
the Green Wave, the Bicycle Snake, Cycle Super Highways
Which part of face do Americans look at to interpret emotions?
(They look at) the mouth.
race［名］意味を2つ
競争，人種
Asakusa is the place ( ) I want to visit.
Asakusa is the place ( which [that] ) I want to visit.
What movie did Kisho watch recently?
Mission Impossible: The Final Rekoning
Copenhagen used to favor cars. However, it is called "cyclist's paradise". What changed this city?
the oil crisis of the 1970s
According to the author, what is important for good written communication?
Writing clearly and logically (is important).
和訳：There were approximately 25 people at the meeting.
ミーティングにはおおよそ25人が参加した。
Shimizu is the city ( ) Kisho was born.
Shimizu is the city ( where ) Kisho was born.
What movie did Mr. Izumi watch recently?
Princess Mononoke
What are the advantages of using bicycle instead of cars?
It's healthier. / We can enjoy the striking view. / We can avoid traffic congestions. etc.
List four reasons why it's sometimes difficult to convey subtle nuances with emoticons or emojis.
① People in different countries use different emoticons. ② Each culture has its unique way of express feelings. ③ People see different part of the face. ④ People need to have seen some emoticons before understanding their meanings.
和訳：The more I speak English, the more confidence I gain.
英語を話せば話すほど自信を得るものだ。
英訳：彼は将来結婚できるかどうか不安に思っている。
He is worrying about whether [if] get married (or not).
Who is an actor that Kisho consider to be "handsome" or "cool"?
反町隆史、竹野内豊、三船敏郎、ドウェイン・ジョンソン、ジェイソン・ステイサム、トム・クルーズ