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Graded Reading Lv.2

少し長い文章で「要点→理由→結論」を追う。読めたら、短く言い換える。

Lv.2 のゴール
① Main idea(主張)を1文で言う / ② Reason(理由)を2つ言う / ③ 自分の意見を1文

Text 1: The Power of Short Notes

Many people think English improves only through long study sessions. But short notes can be powerful. If you write two sentences every day, you train clarity. You also build a library of useful phrases. Over time, these small notes become a personal “language engine.” The key is consistency, not intensity.
Key ideas
  • Short notes = powerful training
  • Clarity matters
  • Consistency beats intensity
Answer in English
  • Main idea: …
  • Two reasons: … / …
  • My opinion: …

Text 2: Reading Without Fear

When we read, we often worry about unknown words. This fear slows us down. A better method is to accept some uncertainty. First, read for the general meaning. Next, underline only the words that appear many times or feel essential. Then check them. This way, you keep speed and still learn vocabulary that matters.
Useful words
  • worry(心配する)
  • unknown(知らない)
  • uncertainty(不確かさ)
  • underline(下線を引く)
  • essential(重要な)
Paraphrase
Say it in a simpler way:
In other words, …

Text 3: The Meeting Summary

In global work, a short written recap is often more important than a good conversation. A recap creates shared memory. It prevents “I thought you meant…” problems. A strong recap includes decisions, owners, deadlines, and open questions. If you can write this clearly, your English becomes a business skill.
Checklist
  • Decision
  • Owner
  • Deadline
  • Open questions
One-sentence recap
Write:
Today we decided … and … will … by …

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