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Students refuse going to school
A recent survey by the Japanese education ministry shows a worrying steady increase of students refusing to go to school and has been found evident in both elementary and junior high school levels for the past three years. Some 126,000 students in both levels are on casual absenteeism on last October’s statistics. Apparently, students’ refusal to attend school has rooted in anxiety, apathy, and domestic conditions. Friendship with other children and academic struggles also have contributed to the problem. There is an urgency in addressing the issue considering the many factors that have caused it and the things that may come of it. The education sector is fighting an…
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Students refuse going to school
Pre-reading questions: What makes school fun? What is your most unforgettable school experience? Did you ever wish to stay a student forever? Problems at home and school could lead students to lose interest and motivation to go to school. A number of students in elementary and junior high school who do not go to school are increasing according to statistics. The duration of students’ absences varies widely. Some students miss a few school days, others a month while others give up school entirely to stay at home. Some students also have problems to make friends with other people. Some elementary students are violent toward their peers. This year’s…
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Students refuse going to school
Pre-reading questions: Do you like going to school? / Did you like going to school? Why should children go to school? A number of students nowadays are not interested to go to school anymore. A lot of reasons are being considered by teachers and administrators. Some students just want to go to school once or twice a week. The principal have known a clear cause and it’s the mother who always says OK when the student doesn’t want to go. Schools said that it is difficult for them to deal with the situation. Vocabulary: consider – [verb] to think about carefully twice – [abverb] two times difficult…
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Fake stories might affect Facebook’s earnings
Amidst the surprising U.S. Presidential race results electing Donald Trump, many pointed their fingers at Facebook for fabricated stories circulating the site at the height of the campaign period. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg detailed his team’s new strategies on getting rid of fake news to save the site’s credibility. They would involve an improved detection system, easier reporting by users, and changes to the site’s advertisement system. Business analysts were apprehensive upon hearing the social networking giant’s intention of modifying its advertisement system, as it could directly impinge its revenue figures. Advertisers’ claim of inaccurate metrics and toil of its advertisement server Atlas counted up to the sliding income…
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Fake stories might affect Facebook’s earnings
Pre-reading questions: How long have you been using the internet? Do you know Facebook? Do you have friends in the internet? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out new schemes on dealing with fake news on their site. The site would include an improved detection system, easier reporting by users, and changes to its advertisement system. This step was triggered by the possibility that the circulation of fake stories on the site influenced the recent U.S. Presidential election. On the other hand, business analysts worry on how the changes to its advertisement system could hurt the social networking site’s revenue. This is amid advertisers’ claim of faulty metrics and…
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Fake stories might affect Facebook’s earnings
Pre-reading questions: Do you know Facebook? Do you have an account on Facebook? Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made new plans to remove fake news on their site. Facebook would have a system that will identify if the news is true or not. It would be easier for users to report fake news. It would also make changes to its advertisement system. Many people thought that fake stories affected the U.S. Presidential election. Business analysts are worried because Facebook’s plans might affect their earnings. Some advertisers said that Facebook’s records were incorrect. Analysts thought these factors would affect the company’s earnings. Vocabulary: CEO – 社長[noun] Chief Executive Officer;…
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Man dies in a speed-eating contest
An onigiri speed-eating contest was held at Hikone City in Shiga Prefecture. During the said competition, a 28-year old man fell down while engaging in the said competition. Apparently, a number of onigiris were lodged in the throat of the participant. He was given medical attention promptly. However, the man passed away three days after he was taken to a health facility. The speed-eating contest held amid the “Friendship Festival” was run by Higashibiwako’s Japan Agricultural Cooperative. It is an occasion in which local farm products, including the Oumimai rice brand, a specialty of the prefecture are the main feature. Fifteen people participated on the said occasion. Each participant…
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