Writinf for Academic Discussion Vocabulary List Let's make your reading vocabulary your writing vocabulary!

 

Lesson 1

1.        高所得の仕事             high-paying job

2.        比較的手所得の仕事  lower-paying job

3.        選択する（2語）       opt for

4.        ～と揃う                    align with～

5.        満足                           fulfillment

6.        幸福  w-                    well-being

7.        ～に従事する             engage in ～

8.        ～に貢献する             contribute to ～

9.        経済的安定   financial stability

10.     損失になる妥協点 t-  trade-off

11.     ～に投資する             invest in ～

12.     医療 h-                      healthcare

 

Lesson 2

13.     環境問題に対処するaddress environmental issues

14.     ～という点では         in terms of ～

15.     累乗的増加                 exponential increase

16.     前例のない                 unprecedented

17.     混乱させる d-            disrupt

18.     生態系                        ecosystem(s)

19.     意味合い(言外の意味) implication

20.     顕著な n-                   noticeable

21.     うねり                        surge

22.     専念                           commitment

23.     環境保護                  environmental preservation

24.     ～に例示される         illustrated by ～

25.     ～への重要な移行      a significant shift towards

26.     優先する                    prioritize

 

Lesson 3

27.     適切な質問                 pertinent question

28.     充分な情報                 a wealth of information

29.     公益                           the greater good

30.     有害な d-                   detrimental

31.     ～の集中砲火             a barrage of ～

32.     （情報を）整理する  curate

33.     博物館員                    curator

34.     包括的な                    comprehensive

35.     情報過多                    information overload

 

Lesson 4             

36.     考えさせる問い                    thought-provoking question

37.     問い q-                      query

38.     持続可能性                 sustainability

39.     炭素排出                    carbon emissions

40.     ～への代替案             alternative to

41.     劇的に                        drastically/dramatically

42.     インフラ                    infrastructure

43.     最小化する                 minimize

44.     ～と比べると             compared to

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lesson 5

45.     ～ということになるとwhen it comes to ～

46.     可能性としてあり得る欠点possible downsides

47.     主に～が理由で         primarily because

48.     宿泊施設                    accommodation

49.     旅程                           itinerary

50.     前もって手配されている  prearranged

51.     ～を支持する a-         advocate for

52.     自分の仕様にする      tailor

53.     興味を引く                 capture attention

54.     物流                           logistics

 

Lesson 6

55.     相当な                        substantial

56.     一区画の土地             a plot of land

57.     活用する                    utilize

58.     開発                           development

59.     生物学的多様性         biological diversity

60.     手の届く価格の         affordable

61.     希少性                        scarcity

62.     低所得世帯                 low-income families

63.     (均等に分けた)部分   segment

 

Lesson 7

64.     カリキュラムの複数形curricula

65.     専門性                        expertise

66.     掘り下げて考える、研究するdelve into

67.     包括的な                    comprehensive

68.     沢山の an a-               an array of

69.     博識な人々                 well-rounded individuals

70.     充分装備された         well-equipped

Lesson 8

71.     ～を損ねる                 detract from ～

72.     AをBに組み込む      incorporate A into B

73.     必修の                        mandatory

74.     AをBに捧げる         dedicate A to B

75.     それにより                 thereby

76.     成果                           outcome

77.     選択科目                    elective

 

Leson 9

78.     インスタント・メッセージinstant messaging

同上（個々のメッセージ）      instant messages

79.     デジタル通信             digital communication

80.     変形する                    transform

81.     見方 p-                      perspective

82.     妨げる                        hinder

83.     強化する e-                enhance

84.     しっかりしたつながりsubstantial connection

 

Lesson 10

85.     (良い意味も含む)孤独 solitude

86.     潜在的な欠点             potential drawbacks

87.     支援ネット                 support network

88.     淋しさ                        loneliness

89.     ホームシック             homesickness

90.     充電                           recharge

Writing for an Academic Discussion A small private room or a larger room with a roommate？

If you had the choice, would you prefer a small private room or a larger room with a roommate, and why?

 

 

☆Let’s Think

Let’s make sure the choices you have, and imagine what the life would be like.

A small private room                    A larger room with a roommate

            

 

Now let’s think of the advantages and disadvantages of each choice.

1)     Have you ever lived in a dorm room? If you have, was it a small private room, a large room with a roommate, or another type of room? Share the experience?

2)     Would you like to prioritize privacy or social life in college? Why or why not?

 

 

☆Hints for Points

Good points of a small private dorm room

・Peace of mind is easier to get in it.

・It provides you with a choice to be alone if you live in a single room while a shared room won’t.

 

Good points of a larger dorm room with a roommate

・Living with your roommate as if you were siblings would be enjoyable.

・Room-sharing makes you patient and mature and helps you acquire social skills necessary after graduation.

 

 

☆Sample Responses  

【Thesis】I would choose a large dorm room with a roommate for special experiences.

【Single Room】While solitude and privacy a small single room protects and plenty of time for daydreaming it allows me to have are attractive, considering hard work and socialization I would be having during the day in college, it may make me miss the essence of dormitory life because a single dorm room is not so different from my bedroom at home. If you close the door, you shut out the outside world.

【Shared Room】On the other hand, room-sharing would be a special experience that I can only have during college years. I have a partner to share most of my life there. We could talk all night and share our thoughts and feelings about everything of our interest. If lucky, we can be life-time friends. Even if we are not compatible, it will be a good experience to live with someone of my age away from home.

【Conclusion】College life is not only for studies but also for experiences, and so I would prefer a large dormitory room with a roommate to make my college life more meaningful. (185 words)

 

Sample B

【Thesis】I would choose a small single room because I would like to prioritize my privacy.

【Supporting Details】Anyone must be alone for a certain time every day for reflection and imagination to stay mentally healthy.

【Counterargument-Treatment】It is true that you might sometimes feel lonely to be in a single room, but you can invite dorm mates or friends or go out to see people anytime. Also, loneliness may occur even when you have a companion. To feel that you are really not alone, something like a strong interest which you can share with others is necessary, and you cannot necessarily share it with your roommate. In terms of friendships, you can find them anywhere, in class, at the cafeteria, or even in books.

【Conclusion】Therefore, I prefer a small private room to secure precious personal time and space, (135 words)

Write your response in 10 minutes. Show each other your responses. Write down questions or suggestions to each other’s response.

 

                                                   DRAFT