Unit 15 · Level 4 · Upper (N2)
In the news
Media, society, and soft opinions
A
今朝のニュース、見ましたか。Kesa no nyuusu, mimashita ka.
Did you see this morning’s news?
B
はい。環境問題についての特集でしたね。Hai. Kankyoo mondai ni tsuite no tokushuu deshita ne.
Yes. It was a feature about environmental issues.
A
社会全体で取り組む必要があると思います。Shakai zentai de torikumu hitsuyoo ga aru to omoimasu.
I think society as a whole needs to tackle it.
B
そうですね。個人でもできることから始めた方がいいですよ。Soo desu ne. Kojin demo dekiru koto kara hajimeta hoo ga ii desu yo.
Right. It’s better to start with what individuals can do.
A
例えば、プラスチックを減らすとか。Tatoeba, purasuchikku o herasu toka.
For example, reducing plastic and so on.
B
その通りです。Sono toori desu.
Exactly.
Comprehension
Check your understanding
Optional — pick an answer, then reveal the keys.
1. “About the news”
2. とか signals…
3. その通りです means…
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