Surviving
in a Global World
Junji Nakagawa

Justin Charlebois

photographs by© iStockphoto.com

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Surviving in a Global World
Copyright © 2020 by Junji Nakagawa, Justin Charlebois

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Preface
We live in a thrilling era because of drastic developments in technology
and globalization. The traditional borders created by physical distance arediminishing. Consequently, we can easily contact people from across the globe andaccess information about different cultures. At the same time, there are various
challenges we must face due to globalization and the fast pace of contemporarytimes. While technology can make it easy to contact others, people have different
perspectives and values that would cause miscommunication. We wrote thistextbook to help you lessen such miscommunication and navigate the complexities
of a fast paced global world.
The textbook consists of 12 units. Each unit focuses on an aspect of lifethat you might encounter in a global world and is designed to give you realworld examples you may encounter. The units contain essays about the various
challenges global citizens encounter. Each unit also provides exercises for you topractice the expressions that are used in the unit essays.
We emphasize developing the ability to think logically. The textbook will also
help you develop your speaking, writing, and listening skills. The current global
society demands that people can clearly express themselves in English. You might
have the chance to work with native speakers of English and need to learn how tonegotiate and make presentations in English. You might also have an opportunity
to explain what the job involves in English to non-native speakers of English. To
prepare for those occasions, we hope you would cultivate the skills described above
through your English class.
A global society is not a distant reality, but it is the world you currently livein without realizing it. Developments in technology have made the world smaller
and turned us all into global citizens. You are going to have many different
opportunities to contribute to a global world. In order to thrive in this global
society, you must make expressing your thoughts. It would also be important foryou to spread the good aspects of Japan and Japanese views of things to the globalworld. It is our hope that this textbook will help you grow as a communicator andsupport your ability to contribute to the world as a global citizen.
Junji Nakagawa
Justin Charlebois
III本書の構成と使い方についてIntroduction
各 Unit で学ぶことを英文で紹介しています。授業が始まる前に目を通しておくと、Unit の目指しているゴールがより明確に把握できるでしょう。
Case Study
大学生活の場や社会に出たときに起こり得る異文化が交わる場面を想定した４コママンガです。マンガを読んだ後、４コママンガの枠外の Question に対して、あなたがどのように考えるかを、個人あるいはグループとして英語で発表しましょう。

Key Vocabulary
次の Reading に出てくる語のうち、難易度が中程度の語彙を中心に取り上げています。選択肢は Reading で使われている文意に沿ったものを挙げていますので、エッセイを読むときの参考にしてみましょう。

Reading350 〜 400 words で書かれたエッセイです。それぞれのパラグラフの内容を把握しながら読むことを心がけて、読解力を養っていきましょう。

Comprehension

Reading の理解度をみます。４つの選択肢から正答を１つ選ぶ形式にしています。
Writing Practice
それぞれの Unit のエッセイの中から選んだ語句を使って、日本語を英語で表現します。完成した英文が、日本語を見てすぐに口頭で言えるようになることを目指しましょう。

Noteworthy Expressions
知っておくと便利な表現や役に立つ日常表現などを、Unit の内容に応じてコラム形式でまとめた「注目表現」です。下線部に語彙を補う作業などを通して、自己表現のためのヒントを学びましょう。

Listening Practice
問題解決がうまくいった会話の展開例や、説得力のある自己アピールができるような効果的な会話例を通して、Listening の力を伸ばしていきます。空欄の箇所は一つのまとまりとして聴き取るようにしましょう。

IVSharing Your Ideas
発信できる自分になるトレーニングをすることを目指して、思考力を養い、英語で自分の考えを述べる場として、積極的に設問に挑戦していきましょう。与えられた課
題については、問１では主に自分の意見を述べる、問２ではペア（またはクラス）で話し合う、という形式にしています。大きな声で、自信をもって発表しましょう。
以上がそれぞれのセクションのおおまかな説明です。あなたはグローバル社会が必要としている貴重な人材の一人です。このテキストのさまざまなアクティビティを通して、グローバル市民の一員として素養を身につけ、発信することが得意なグローバル人材になる、グローバル社会に打って出られる人材になる、などの目標をもって、授業に取り組んでみましょう。
最後になりましたが、本書の企画、出版にあたり、成美堂の宍戸貢氏に大変お世話になりました。心より感謝申し上げます。ありがとうございました。

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VTable of Contents
UNITTITLE1Globalization and the Global Society...................................... 1

2How Do You Define a Global Citizen?...................................... 7

3You Can Become a Global Citizen......................................... 13

4Saying “Yes” or “No” Clearly................................................ 19

5Start Conversations with a Nice Compliment....................... 25

6

Why Can’t People Read the Atmosphere?............................ 31

7Don’t Be Afraid to Make Mistakes........................................ 37

8Develop the Ability to Express Your Thoughts...................... 43

9Prepare for Culture Shock..................................................... 49

10Overcome Communication Gaps in This Way....................... 55

11Effective Ways to Reduce Stress.......................................... 61

12

Have a Positive Way of Thinking........................................... 67

グローバル社会って何？

グローバル人材とはどんな人か

あなたもグローバルに活躍できる

断るときは、はっきりと！

人をほめることは、とても大事

察してもらうのはムリ

失敗を糧に立ち上がれ

自己主張をするカルチャーショックに対処するにはコミュニケーションギャップはこうすれば？

ストレスを減らす方法とはグローバル社会を前向き思考で

逆配列 Key Vocabulary .............................................................................................. 73

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UNIT

1

Globalization andthe Global Society
グローバル社会って何？

W

e live in an era where people, products, and information move across theglobe. Our world has become economically and culturally diverse due to everintensifying globalization. This age of globalization necessitates that people not only
respect but also learn how to live with people who share different cultural values. We
need to address the various challenges that accompany living and working together.
Let’s seize the opportunity to learn how to flourish in this global world.

Case Study

02

First, look at the four-frame cartoon below, then discuss the question at the bottom of
the cartoon with a partner or in small groups.
Emily and Hayato are college students in Japan. They are grabbing a coffee at a cafeteria.

Recently, weoften hear the word
“globalization.” How do you
think globalization will
impact Japan?

Japan is already
impacted by foreign
products andrestaurants.
That’strue.

1

Companies and schools willprobably hire more people fromabroad from now on.

3
Question

Don’t you also think thathiring people from abroad
would be a good strategy to solve
the declining population issue
in Japan?

That’s agood point.

2

4

Do you think that “hiring people from abroad would be a goodstrategy to solve the declining population issue in Japan”?

Globalization and the Global Society

1Key Vocabulary03

Write the letter of the word or phrase with the closest meaning next to the appropriate
vocabulary word.
1. thrive
2. connection
3. expensive
4. likewisea. effect
f. goods(     i     )(     e     )(     d     )(     g     )5. enable
6. impact
7. product8. impression

b. allow
g. similarlyc. perception
h. belief in oneself

Reading

5

10

15

20

2(     b     )(     a     )(     f     )(     c     )9. resident(     j     )10. confidence   (     h     )d. pricey
i. flourish

e. relationshipj. inhabitant

04〜07

1 We live in an exciting time because of globalization. This word means that thephysical borders created by countries are less restrictive. New developments intechnology and convenient transportation methods have increased the opportunities forpeople to communicate from all over the world. Nowadays, people use computers tomake friends, do business, and learn about other cultures and ways of life. We must learn
new ways of thinking and communicating so we can thrive in this era of globalization.
2 A global society is a one where people from across the globe are interconnected.
These connections are formed through convenient international travel and developments
in technology. In the past, it was very expensive and time-consuming to travel abroad,but now we can easily visit or live in other countries. Likewise, the Internet has enabled
people from different parts of the world to learn about each other and communicate.
3 Living in a global society has already impacted your life. Think of the popularity offoreign music and movies in Japan. Foreign movies and music videos are products of aglobal society. For example, some American movie stars are immigrants or from
immigrant families. Their clothes are not only produced in America, but also created by
European designers. The movies themselves are often filmed outside the United States.
Their audience is made up of people from all over the world, who will share theirimpressions of the movie through social media.
4 You should also be prepared to live in a global society. Learning to speak English well
is a necessary step to enter this global society. In your lifetime, you will use English tocommunicate with foreign tourists and residents in Japan. You will also use English tocommunicate with others through the Internet. Have confidence in your English ability
since there is a good chance the person you speak with will also be a non-native speaker
UNIT 1

25of English. Don’t worry about making small grammatical mistakes and proactively
express your opinion. You should also be confident about Japan and introduce Japanesethings such as manga, animation, and food to other people. It’s a good idea to practice
your language skills, enhance your communication skills, and discuss topics about Japanwith others. As a result, you will be able to make contributions to a global society andbecome a global citizen.

n NOTESphysical border「地理的な境界線」 restrictive「制限的な」 interconnected「相互につながっている」
time-consuming「時間のかかる」 social media「ソーシャルメディア（インターネットを利用して双方向のコミュニケーションを促進するサービスの総称）」 there is a good chance「という可能性が高い」
grammatical mistakes「文法上の誤り」 proactively「積極的に」 enhance「高める」
make contributions to「に貢献する」

Comprehension
Read the essay and complete the sentences with the correct choices.
1.  In paragraph 1, the author says that physical borders are graduallya.  gaining national recognitionb.  having less significancec.  disappearingd.  becoming important.

2.  According to paragraph 2, a global society has made it possible to.
a.  connect with people from across the globe
b.  spend time and money to travel abroadc.  visit other countries freelyd.  communicate with people from different parts of the world without the Internet
3.  Based on paragraph 3, the correct statement is.
a.  foreign music and movies have little influence on Japanese peopleb.  it’s hard to buy clothes created by European designers in Americac.  American movies are made exclusively outside the United Statesd.  ‌social media enables people from all over the world to share their impressionsof the movie
4.  ‌In order to prepare to live in a global society, all of the following are useful EXCEPT to.
a.  actively express your opinionb.  use English to communicate with others through the Internetc.  try to speak perfect Englishd.  introduce Japanese things to other people

Globalization and the Global Society

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Writing PracticeRearrange the words and phrases in parentheses and make English sentences that
correctly express the Japanese.
1. 多くの学生は、彼らが就活に関する国境を越えた情報交換のできるネットワークを望んでいる。

Many students want a worldwide network that (information about / enables them /from across / to exchange / job-hunting) the globe.
Many students want a worldwide network that (enables them to exchange informationabout job-hunting from across) the globe.

2. ボブが日本の会社で働くことに興味を示す可能性は大いにある。

There (at a Japanese company / in working / Bob will / is a good chance /be interested).
There (is a good chance Bob will be interested in working at a Japanese company).

3. ソーシャルメディアを使って、私たちは共通の関心を持つ人を世界中から見つけることができる。

With the use of social media, (who share / all over the globe / we can /a common interest / find people from).
With the use of social media, (we can find people from all over the globe who share acommon interest).

4. わが社の社長は、地域の活性化に貢献し続けると言った。

The president of our company said (the local community / we would /make contributions / continue to / to stimulate).
The president of our company said (we would continue to make contributions tostimulate the local community).

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Noteworthy Expressions
グローバル vs インターナショナル「グローバル」と「インターナショナル」。この２つの語の違いは何でしょうか。次のそれぞれのペアになっている日本文を比較しながら、英文の下線部に、下の選択肢から選んだ語句を補って、２つの語の意味の違いを英語で表現してみましょう。

「地球規模の」という意味である。
1 「グローバル」は「グローブ（地球）」の形容詞形で、“Global” is an adjective form of “globe” which means “.”「インターナショナル」は「インター（間で）」と「ナショナル（国の）」の合成語で「国家間の」という意味である。

“International” combines “inter-” (between or among) and “national (anadjective form of “nation”). It means “between or among.”
2 「グローバル」は地球上にある問題について言及するときに使われる。
“Global” is used to refer tothat involve the whole world.
「インターナショナル」は国と国との結びつきに言及するときに使われる。

“International” is used to refer to thebetween nations.

3 「グローバル」は「ボーダーレス」を意味しており、ヒト、モノ、カネ、文化、情報を自由にやり取りできる世界を表している。

“Global” means “borderless” and describes a world where we can freely
exchange people,, money, culture, and information.
「インターナショナル」は「２つあるいはそれ以上の国に関する」という意味なので、相互関係は関係諸国だけに限定される。

“International” means “concerning two or more nations” so interaction is
confined to the.
issues,countries involved,
connections

nations,goods,worldwide,Globalization and the Global Society

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Listening Practice08

Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words based on
the conversation.
Akina was an exchange student at Larry’s college last semester. She returned to Japan, but they
maintain their friendship through the Internet. They are chatting online.

Larry: Hey, Akina. We really miss you at our school.
Akina: Thanks. I miss the U.S., too. (What’s new                          )?
Larry: Your presence here really made other students interested inJapan.
Akina: (I’m glad to hear that                              ).
Larry: Yeah, one of my (classmates wants to study                              ) Japanese. She’s
very interested in classical Japanese literature such as The Tale of Genji.
Akina: That’s great. (I really came to love                              ) American literature as well.
The Great Gatsby is now one of my favorite books. I think (it relates to our time                             ).
Larry: That’s true. Did you see the Hollywood movie?
Akina: I did, but (I preferred the book                              ).

Sharing Your Ideas
1. ‌We live in a time when we are using various types of social media. What social
media do you use? What do you use it for? Present answers to these questions tothe class.
1.  What social media do you use most frequently?
2.  Why do you use it?
3.  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using it.

2. ‌As globalization continues, growing numbers of people have become interested inJapan. Choose a Japan-related topic and explain it in English. You can discuss
topics such as recommended sightseeing places, Japanese culture, Japanese
food, traditional events in Japan or your area, Japanese pop culture, social games,
manga, anime, cosplay, and Japanese traditions.

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