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surf (インターネットにアクセスしていろいろな情報を)見る
up to statistics 最新の統計
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The other day while surfing the internet I found this really interesting website called www.nationmaster.com which has a lot of up to date statistics on most countries. For a university project I was searching for information about crime rates in different countries. Using that website I found that you are more likely to get your car stolen in America or England and your house is more likely to be broken into in Germany and America. More crime occurs in America but strangely a high percentage of Americans feel that America is safe! (by Prof. Wendy Tada)
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overweight 太りすぎ
bad eating habits 悪い食習慣
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Weight gain is becoming a major problem throughout modern society. At least 60% of America’s adult population is now considered overweight. Unfortunately this percentage has only increased over the last four decades. Other countries like Australia and England are also heading in the same direction. Why? The main reasons seem to be a lack of exercise, bad eating habits, stress and overeating. Although overeating is a major cause of health problems, under eating, which refers to not eating enough, could also shorten your life! So balance really is important!  (by Prof. Wendy Tada)
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