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英語ニュース教材：Caribbean cannabis growers eye budding domestic sales and exports（Intermediate レベル）

 

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In the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica and Antigua, cannabis growers are looking forward to a brighter future. These producers are optimistic because there is a trend towards more relaxed laws concerning cannabis. This change in legislation is not only seen as a way to increase their domestic sales but also as an opportunity to expand their products to international markets.

For many years, cannabis has been part of the Caribbean culture, especially in Jamaica. However, it was not always legal to grow or sell it. Recent changes in law have started to change this scenario, allowing small and large producers to officially enter the market. This is a significant shift because it opens up possibilities for new businesses and increased revenues.

The potential for economic growth is substantial. Producers hope that with legal backing, they can improve the quality and variety of their cannabis products. This would not only satisfy local demands but also make Caribbean cannabis attractive to international buyers. Increased exports could lead to a stronger economy in these countries, providing jobs and boosting tourism as well.

However, there are challenges. The industry needs to ensure that it complies with international standards for quality and safety. Additionally, there might be competition from other countries where cannabis is also becoming legal. Despite these challenges, the Caribbean cannabis industry is hopeful that with strategic planning and investment, it can overcome these obstacles.

Overall, the liberalisation of cannabis laws in Jamaica and Antigua is seen as a positive development for the local economies. Growers are excited about the future and are making plans to expand their operations. The world is watching to see how this change will impact not only the Caribbean but also the global cannabis market.

📝 Vocabulary

  • liberalisation: the process of making laws or rules less strict（自由化）
    例文: “The liberalisation of trade rules can lead to economic growth.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • trade liberalisation
    • economic liberalisation
    • policy liberalisation
  • revenue: income generated from normal business operations（収入）
    例文: “The company’s revenue increased by 20% last year.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • annual revenue
    • increase revenue
    • revenue growth
  • legislation: laws considered collectively（法律）
    例文: “New legislation was introduced to regulate the industry.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • pass legislation
    • draft legislation
    • implement legislation
  • domestic: relating to one’s own country（国内の）
    例文: “Domestic tourism has grown significantly this year.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • domestic market
    • domestic policy
    • domestic travel
  • export: to send goods to another country for sale（輸出）
    例文: “The company exports its products to over 50 countries.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • export goods
    • export market
    • export industry

✏️ Grammar Point

Future Simple Tense – “Producers hope that with legal backing, they can improve the quality and variety of their cannabis products.”

文法の日本語補足を見る
ここでは、未来の出来事や計画について述べる表現

💡 使用場面

未来の計画や予測を話すときに使います。

📝 使用例文

“例: In a business meeting, you might say: ‘If we cut costs now, we can increase our profit margin next quarter.’”

❓ Listening Questions

  1. True/False: The recent changes in cannabis laws are expected to only affect domestic sales.
  2. MCQ: Why are cannabis producers in Jamaica and Antigua optimistic?
    a) Because there is a decrease in cannabis demand
    b) Due to more relaxed laws on cannabis
    c) Because of a ban on international sales
    d) Because cannabis is now illegal
  3. MCQ: What is a major challenge for the Caribbean cannabis industry?
    a) Lack of interest in cannabis
    b) High production costs
    c) Meeting international standards
    d) Competition from local markets
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. False
  2. b) Due to more relaxed laws on cannabis
  3. c) Meeting international standards

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What recent change has occurred in Jamaica and Antigua regarding cannabis?
  2. Why might Caribbean cannabis growers face challenges in the international market?
  3. What does the word “liberalisation” mean in the context of the article?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. Recent changes in law have started to allow cannabis production and sales.
  2. They might face challenges because of competition and the need to meet international standards.
  3. The process of making laws or rules less strict.

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

カリブ海地域では、特にジャマイカとアンティグアで、大麻の生産者が法規制の緩和に伴い、国内販売や輸出の増加を期待しています。大麻は長年にわたりカリブ文化の一部として存在していましたが、法律的には必ずしも許可されていませんでした。今後、法整備が進むことで、新たなビジネスチャンスが生まれ、経済成長につながると考えられています。しかし、品質や安全性の国際基準を満たす必要があり、他国との競争も課題となります。将来的には、戦略的な計画と投資が鍵となるでしょう。

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62ndp17jv0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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