Notes :
high-five ハイファイヴ《２人が互いに右手を高く上げ、手のひらを打ち合わす動作;
principal 校長;
bully〈人〉をいじめる;
be supposed to be～ ～だと思われる，～のはずだろう;
open up 打ち解ける;
comfort〈人〉を慰める，元気づける;
bow おじぎをする;
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A high school in London has banned students from all forms of physical contact with each other. The school warned students not to hug, shake hands, or give high-fives. The school principal claims that the ban can help prevent bullying. He said that physical contact between students often leads to fighting. But the students at the school are not impressed with the new rules which they claim are trying to turn them into robots. One mother said: “School is supposed to be where we start teaching our children how to be social – shaking hands, hugging, opening up. You need an embrace to comfort you when things go wrong. I’ve never heard of anything so crazy in my life.” The school principle however disagreed saying his policy creates an environment which is essential for learning and respect. Perhaps they should follow the Japanese way of life and take up bowing as a greeting. (by Prof. Simon Smith)
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Notes：
demonstrate〈事実・方法〉を（実例･実験などで）説明する，明示する;
innovative 革新的な;
identical 同一の，まったく同じ;
bob　短髪，ショートカット;
fringe 前髪;
swept (sweep)〈髪〉を整える,（後ろで）束ねる;

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Since the Fukushima Dai-Ichi was destroyed in the earthquake the Japanese government has asked for people to cut their energy consumption. In response to this many companies have demonstrated how it is possible to save energy with some very innovative ideas. One such company is the Tokyo-based construction firm Maeda, a Japanese company which has ordered all of its 2,700 employees to get identical hairstyles. The corporation asked men to have “short back-and-sides“ and for women have a “cute” bob with a longer fringe that can be swept to one side. Many people may ask how could this save energy? Before reading on please think of a reason.
According to the company, if people have short hair they won’t need to use their hair driers for long! The company also believes that their employees will use less water too. (by Prof. Simon Smith)
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