English tutorial

1. Listen, Learn & Speak

2. JAPAN TIMES NEWS ARTICLE
LEVEL 8 & 9
Musk Says Remote Work ‘No Longer Acceptable’ at Tesla

3. Here are the words from the article that will add to your daily vocabulary empowerment.
1. CONSIDERATION (noun)
the act of thinking carefully about something you will
make a decision about.
After careful consideration, he agreed to their requests
PRONUNCIATION DRILL
kuhn·si·dr·ay·shn, kən-ˌsi-də-ˈrā-shən
3
Meaning
Example

4. 2. ACKNOWLEDGE (noun)
to say that you accept or do not deny the truth or
existence of something, admit
They acknowledged that the decision was a mistake
PRONUNCIATION DRILL
/əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/, /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
4
Meaning
Example

5. 3. ASSESS (verb)
to make judgment about (something)
We need to assess whether or not the system is working.
PRONUNCIATION DRILL
/əˈses/ , /əˈses/
5
Meaning
Example

6. 4. STANCE (noun)
A publicly stated opinion
He changed his stance after new evidence was discovered.
PRONUNCIATION DRILL
/stæns/, /stɑːns/
6
Meaning
Example

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Directions: Check the listening task points, then listen to the audio and answer the
following questions
1st point
Focus on the following questions needed on the listening exercise
1. How many hours per week does Elon Musk want the employees
to spend at the office?
2. To whom will the consideration to work remotely be reserved for?
3. What does Tesla’s hardline stance appear to be going against?

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Directions: Ready your ears and listen attentively. Focus in finding the answer
on the given questions.
Musk Says Remote Work 'No Longer Acceptable' at Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sent an email to the company's executive staff stating that
"Remote work is no longer acceptable." Musk wants employees to spend at least 40 hours
per week at the office or find work elsewhere. Musk also added that under certain
circumstances, he would be willing to consider requests to work remotely. However, it
seems that this consideration will be reserved for "exceptional contributors", and that he
would review and approve those exceptions personally. In a follow-up email, Musk wrote
about his personal history of almost living in the Tesla factory as being one of the reasons
for the company's survival and success. He acknowledged that a lot of companies don't
require a visible presence, but he also compared their product success to Tesla's. After the
global pandemic forced many companies to rapidly allow their employees to work from
home, many are now assessing how they should bring their workforce back into the office,
or whether they even need to in the first place. Some, such as Apple, are testing a hybrid
approach that involves employees coming into the office for just part of the week. Tesla's
hardline stance appears to be going against the flow of the "new normal." Musk's
statement, "If you don't show up, we will assume you have resigned," doesn't leave much
room for a hybrid approach.

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Directions: Read each question and state the correct answer based on the article you
have listened
1. How many hours per week does Elon Musk want the employees
to spend at the office?
WHAT’S YOUR
THOUGHT?

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Directions: Read each question and state the correct answer based on the article you
have listened
1. How many hours per week does Elon Musk want the employees
to spend at the office?
Mr. Elon Musk wants the employees to spend at
least 40 hours a week.
Answer

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Directions: Read each question and state the correct answer based on the article you
have listened
2. To whom will the consideration to work remotely be reserved for?
WHAT’S YOUR
THOUGHT?

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Directions: Read each question and state the correct answer based on the article you
have listened
2. To whom will the consideration to work remotely be reserved for?
Mr. Musk reserves the work remotely to
exceptional contributors.
Answer

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Directions: Read each question and state the correct answer based on the article you
have listened
3. What does Tesla’s hardline stance appear to be going against?
WHAT’S YOUR
THOUGHT?

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Directions: Read each question and state the correct answer based on the article you
have listened
3. What does Tesla’s hardline stance appear to be going against?
Tesla's hardline stance appears to be going
against the flow of the "new normal."
Answer

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Directions: Read the news article aloud, you may use the slashing technique as a guide.
ニュース記事を音読しましょう。文中の意味のまとまりを表すスラッシュ (/) までを一
息で読んでみましょう。
Musk Says Remote Work 'No Longer Acceptable' at Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk/ has sent an email/ to the company's executive staff/ stating/ that "Remote work
is no longer acceptable."/ Musk wants employees to spend at least/ 40 hours per week at the office/ or
find work elsewhere./ Musk also added/ that under certain circumstances,/ he would be willing to
consider requests/ to work remotely./ However,/ it seems/ that this consideration will be reserved for/
"exceptional contributors",/ and/ that he would review/ and approve those exceptions personally./ In a
follow-up email,/ Musk wrote about his personal history/ of almost living in the Tesla factory/ as being
one of the reasons/ for the company's survival/ and success./ He acknowledged/ that a lot of companies
don't require/ a visible presence,/ but he also compared/ their product success to Tesla's./ After the
global pandemic forced many companies/ to rapidly allow their employees/ to work from home,/ many
are now assessing how they should bring/ their workforce back into the office,/ or whether they even
need to/ in the first place./ Some,/ such as Apple,/ are testing a hybrid approach/ that involves
employees coming into the office/ for just part of the week./ Tesla's hardline stance/ appears to be
going against the flow/ of the/ "new normal."/ Musk's statement,/ "If you don't show up,/ we will assume
you have resigned,"/ doesn't leave much room for a hybrid approach./

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You may answer the questions based on your ideal thoughts; it could either be a positive
(agree) or negative (disagree)
ANSWER IN TWO OPTIONS:
POSITIVE THOUGHTS NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

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QUESTION 1
Do you think that Elon Musk would be a good person to work for? Why or why not?
イーロン・マスク氏は、その下で働くのに良い人物だと思いますか？そ の理由は？

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1. Do you think that Elon Musk would be a good person to work for? Why or why not?
イーロン・マスク氏は、その下で働くのに良い人物だと思いますか？そ の理由は？

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1. Do you think that Elon Musk would be a good person to work for? Why or why not?
イーロン・マスク氏は、その下で働くのに良い人物だと思いますか？そ の理由は？
Answer: POSITIVE THOUGHT (agree)
In my opinion, I would consider him as good person to work for,
because he shows professionalism and work ethics to ensure that
the company will stay in the market and can sustain a long term
employment.

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1. Do you think that Elon Musk would be a good person to work for? Why or why not?
イーロン・マスク氏は、その下で働くのに良い人物だと思いますか？そ の理由は？
Answer: NEGATIVE THOUGHT (disagree)
In my opinion, I do not think he is good person to work for, because
he does not care about the welfare of the employees. He is just thinking
about his company.

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QUESTION 2
Do you think that Tesla cars will become more popular in the new few years?
Justify your answer
今後数年間で、テスラ車はもっと人気が出ると思いますか？説明してく ださい。

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2. Do you think that Tesla cars will become more popular in the new few years?
Justify your answer
今後数年間で、テスラ車はもっと人気が出ると思いますか？説明してく ださい。

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2. Do you think that Tesla cars will become more popular in the new few years?
Justify your answer
今後数年間で、テスラ車はもっと人気が出ると思いますか？説明してく ださい。
Answer: POSITIVE THOUGHTS ( agree )
What I foresee in the new few years is that Tesla cars would become
famous because of the strong leadership of Mr. Musk. In addition, he
shows the commitment and dedication. Evidently, he stays at the factory
for the company’s survival.

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2. Do you think that Tesla cars will become more popular in the new few years?
Justify your answer
今後数年間で、テスラ車はもっと人気が出ると思いますか？説明してく ださい。
Answer: NEGATIVE THOUGHT ( agree )
What I foresee in the new few years is that Tesla cars would not become
famous because the leadership of Mr. Musk is somehow biased. He has favoritism
force the people to work at the factory even there is pandemic. Consequently, people
are not motivated to work hard.

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QUESTION 3
Do you think that work meetings are more productive at the office or from home?
Please support your answer.
仕事の打ち合わせは、オフィスと自宅のどちらが生産的だと思います か？あなたの答
えの根拠を教えてください。

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3. Do you think that work meetings are more productive at the office or from home?
Please support your answer.
仕事の打ち合わせは、オフィスと自宅のどちらが生産的だと思います か？あなたの答え
の根拠を教えてください。

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3. Do you think that work meetings are more productive at the office or from home?
Please support your answer.
仕事の打ち合わせは、オフィスと自宅のどちらが生産的だと思います か？あなたの答え
の根拠を教えてください。
Answer: POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR OFFICE ( agree)
Meeting face-to-face is a very significant way to express directly the professional
perspective about work and concerns. So, doing it at the office it would be easy to
solve conflicts and have clear directions of work plans. That’s why I would consider to do
at the office

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3. Do you think that work meetings are more productive at the office or from home?
Please support your answer.
仕事の打ち合わせは、オフィスと自宅のどちらが生産的だと思います か？あなたの答え
の根拠を教えてください。
Answer: NEGATIVE THOUGHT FOR HOME ( disagree)
I disagree to have meeting at home, because using virtual meeting could not elaborate
the importance of the meeting. It could bring interruptions such as internet connectivity,
vague communications, computer illiterate and no personal interaction. Negatively, I
would say no for home meeting.

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QUESTION 4
Do you think that most people would like a hybrid work situation? Why or why not?
ほとんどの人がハイブリッドな仕事の状況を望むと思いますか？その理 由は？

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.4.Do you think that most people would like a hybrid work situation? Why or why not?
ほとんどの人がハイブリッドな仕事の状況を望むと思いますか？その理 由は？

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.4.Do you think that most people would like a hybrid work situation? Why or why not?
ほとんどの人がハイブリッドな仕事の状況を望むと思いますか？その理 由は？

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4. Do you think that most people would like a hybrid work situation? Why or why not?
ほとんどの人がハイブリッドな仕事の状況を望むと思いますか？その理 由は？
Answer: POSITIVE THOUGHT (agree)
Hybrid Work Situation can be applied in a case- to -case basis, if an
employee needs medical attention then he/she can work hybrid

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4. Do you think that most people would like a hybrid work situation? Why or why not?
ほとんどの人がハイブリッドな仕事の状況を望むと思いますか？その理 由は？
Answer: NEGATIVE THOUGHT FOR HOME ( disagree)
I think majority of the employees do not like to work hybrid. They would prefer to work
either at home or at the office. I would suggest , the company must conduct a survey for
hybrid, home and office employee.

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QUESTION 5
Do you think that 40 hours per week in an office is too much? Please explain.
オフィスで週 40 時間は多すぎると思いますか？説明してください。

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5. Do you think that 40 hours per week in an office is too much? Please explain.
オフィスで週 40 時間は多すぎると思いますか？説明してください。

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5. Do you think that 40 hours per week in an office is too much? Please explain.
オフィスで週 40 時間は多すぎると思いますか？説明してください。
Answer: POSITIVE THOUGHTS (agree)
I believe working 40 hours a week is not that too much. An employee
requires 8 hours per day as stated in the company policy. Moreover, he/she
is entitle to an hour break. I guess it is not that much.

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5. Do you think that 40 hours per week in an office is too much? Please explain.
オフィスで週 40 時間は多すぎると思いますか？説明してください。
Answer: NEGATIVE THOUGHT (disagree)
If you would ask me, I would say, yes, it is too much. An employee should work only
for 6 hours, so they can energize themselves and have time for family. Family time is
very important to strengthen relationship.

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QUESTION 6
Do you agree that consideration to work remotely will only be reserved for
exceptional contributors? Please share your thoughts.
リモートワークを考慮するのは、例外的な貢献者に限られることに同意 しますか？あなた
のお考えをお聞かせください。

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6. Do you agree that consideration to work remotely will only be reserved for exceptional
contributors? Please share your thoughts.
リモートワークを考慮するのは、例外的な貢献者に限られることに同意 しますか？あな
たのお考えをお聞かせください。

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6. Do you agree that consideration to work remotely will only be reserved for exceptional
contributors? Please share your thoughts.
リモートワークを考慮するのは、例外的な貢献者に限られることに同意 しますか？あな
たのお考えをお聞かせください。
Answer: POSITIVE THOUGHTS (agree)
I have to side with exceptional contributors because they are the ones who
perform well, committed and workaholic. I agree by giving this privilege to
to them as a reward of their dedications.

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6. Do you agree that consideration to work remotely will only be reserved for exceptional
contributors? Please share your thoughts.
リモートワークを考慮するのは、例外的な貢献者に限られることに同意 しますか？あな
たのお考えをお聞かせください。
Answer: NEGATIVE THOUGHT (disagree)
I politely disagree, everyone deserves a fair and square treatment
which means that he/she also subjected to consider work remotely
based on his/her performance, health condition and weight of duties.

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 Three new words and phrases in this lesson
このレッスンでの新出単語やフレーズを 3 つ
 Three difficult -to -pronounce words
あなたの苦手な発音を 3 つ
Teacher will choose the word/ phrases then read it.
You will repeat after your teacher 3 times.

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この項目はレッスン内では使用しません。下のプレイヤーでレッスンの音声を 再生で
きます。 本日のレッスンが終わりましたら教材一覧ページにてご活用ください。
Musk Says Remote Work 'No Longer Acceptable' at Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk/ has sent an email/ to the company's executive staff/ stating/ that "Remote work
is no longer acceptable."/ Musk wants employees to spend at least/ 40 hours per week at the office/ or
find work elsewhere./ Musk also added/ that under certain circumstances,/ he would be willing to
consider requests/ to work remotely./ However,/ it seems/ that this consideration will be reserved for/
"exceptional contributors",/ and/ that he would review/ and approve those exceptions personally./ In a
follow-up email,/ Musk wrote about his personal history/ of almost living in the Tesla factory/ as being
one of the reasons/ for the company's survival/ and success./ He acknowledged/ that a lot of companies
don't require/ a visible presence,/ but he also compared/ their product success to Tesla's./ After the
global pandemic forced many companies/ to rapidly allow their employees/ to work from home,/ many
are now assessing how they should bring/ their workforce back into the office,/ or whether they even
need to/ in the first place./ Some,/ such as Apple,/ are testing a hybrid approach/ that involves
employees coming into the office/ for just part of the week./ Tesla's hardline stance/ appears to be
going against the flow/ of the/ "new normal."/ Musk's statement,/ "If you don't show up,/ we will assume
you have resigned,"/ doesn't leave much room for a hybrid approach./