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Valentine’s Day was four days ago. If you live in Japan, you probably got or gave someone chocolate. In the West, men and women often send valentines to each other. So, what is a valentine? It is a card that tells the other person how much you love him or her. Here are some typical messages: “I love you more than chocolate!” “I want you to be mine!” “Sending you hugs and kisses!” Don’t forget that you don’t have to sign your name. If you are shy, don’t tell that person who sent the valentine. He or she will just have to guess who it is from. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes
James Bond　 ジェームズ・ボンドは、イギリスの作家イアン・フレミング（1908年 – 1964年）のスパイ小説、およびこれを原作とするメディア・フランチャイズである;
What a pain! 　面倒だなあ!
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When Apple came out with the iPhone X, I was excited. This cell phone could learn to recognize the face of the owner and unlock itself. It was like something out of a James Bond movie! When I bought the phone, I really enjoyed the new technology, but now I’m not so happy. It no longer recognizes me because I wear a mask every day. My old phone was better. I could put my finger on the home button, and it would unlock. Now I have to input my passcode every time. What a pain! (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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