2010年11月10日「モバイル英語学習」第61号(エッセイ):10 Least Stressful Jobs

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biomedical engineer 生物医学工学者;
transportation engineer 輸送専門技術者;
statistician統計学者、統計学の専門家;
geographic information systems analyst 地理情報システム分析専門家;
civil engineer 土木技師,土木作業員検眼医;
optometrist 検眼士;
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Do you want a job in the future that doesn’t have too much stress? According to Money Magazine and PayScale.com, in the United States, the 10 jobs with the least stress are biomedical engineer, transportation engineer, statistician, Web developer, geographic information systems analyst, technical writer, test software development engineer, marketing consultant, civil engineer, and optometrist. Notice anything similar? Almost all of the jobs require more than just basic computer skills, and most require math and statistical abilities. So, if you love math, you may (or may not) have a less stressful future ahead of you than your friend who loves literature. (by Prof. Carmella Lieske)
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2010年度11月8日「モバイル英語学習」第60号(エッセイ):On My Soap Box I

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efficient 能率的である,効率が良い;
return ticket (英)往復キップ(アメリカ英語では「round trip ticket」);
less hassle 問題が少ない;
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There are many cultural differences between England and Japan, and as a foreigner living abroad I cannot but help make comparisons. Without a doubt Japanese trains and buses are much more efficient than England’s. There is, however, one big difference – the ability to buy a return ticket. Whilst it is possible to buy a return ticket on the Shinkansen, it is impossible for most other forms of transport. In the UK, for example, one can get a single ticket from my home town Orpington to London for £5 pounds or a return for £5.40! The benefits of a return ticket are obvious – it is both cheaper, and less hassle. This is good for the customer and encourages more people to travel on public transport. (by Prof. Simon Smith)
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