Shinkanzen Master N1 Vocabulary Lesson 11: Social Issues and Daily Life

→ Rapid advances in IT have changed our lives.

→ The economic gap between urban and rural areas is widening.

→ Efforts are needed to support children from low-income families.

→ This luxury condominium was built for affluent customers.

→ The economic downturn made employment unstable.

→ I want a job with a stable income.

→ The company developed a strategy to increase sales.

→ I make sure not to forget my health insurance card when going to the hospital.

→ I took out a new life insurance policy.

→ Read the work regulations carefully before signing the contract.

→ The government is promoting the employment of foreign workers.

→ Promote digitalization to improve work efficiency.

→ I will have to rely on my pension in old age.

→ You can receive a pension from age 65.

→ The company pays the full commuting expenses.

→ The number of schools is decreasing due to the declining birthrate.

→ Japan is said to be one of the world's most aged societies.

→ Measures are needed to address the declining birthrate and aging population.

→ This year's birth rate hit a record low.

→ The decline in academic ability has become a problem.

→ The unmarried rate among young people is rising year by year.

→ Temperatures rise sharply in summer.

→ Average life expectancy increased thanks to advances in healthcare.

→ The meeting ended one hour later than planned.

→ Japan is well known as a country with high life expectancy.

→ The whole family celebrated my father's 60th birthday.

→ Welcome a guest from overseas at the airport.

→ Changes in population structure affect the economy.

→ She is studying to qualify as a certified care worker.

→ I work as a caregiver at a nursing home.

→ It is important to create a society that is friendly to older people.

→ I am caring for my bedridden grandmother at home.

→ Patients also need emotional care.

→ I care for my sick mother at the hospital.

→ I am worried about the health of my parents who live far away.

→ Everyone grows old eventually.

→ My friend, whom I had not seen for a long time, looked much older.

→ After getting a haircut, I was told I looked a little younger.

→ I want to live a relaxed life in the countryside in my old age.

→ I save money in preparation for retirement.

→ This facility provides services for infants and young children.

→ Advances in healthcare have reduced infant and child mortality.

→ The population in regional areas continues to decline.

→ The company's profits fell sharply because of the recession.

→ The number of foreign tourists is increasing.

→ The spread of the internet caused online shopping users to surge.

→ I plan to go on maternity leave starting next month.

→ Prenatal and postnatal leave is stipulated in the Labor Standards Act.

→ Recently, more men are taking parental leave.

→ I will take one year of childcare leave to focus on raising my child.

→ This company offers not only good salaries but also excellent employee benefits.

→ Enhance the employee training program.

→ The entire company is working to address environmental issues.

→ Neglecting safety checks can lead to a serious accident.

→ Our company places the highest priority on customer satisfaction.

→ Balancing work and family is not easy.

→ Every day, I efficiently handle a huge amount of work.