🎧 Audio
📖 Script
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine has made a significant change in the government by nominating Yulia Svyrydenko as the new Prime Minister. This is notable because it is the most important reshuffle in the Ukrainian government since the full-scale invasion by Russia. Yulia Svyrydenko was previously the Economy Minister, and now she will lead the government at a crucial time for Ukraine. This change has caught the attention of many, as it comes during a period when Ukraine is facing multiple challenges, including economic recovery and ongoing conflict with Russia.
Yulia Svyrydenko, who has a strong background in economics, is expected to focus on stabilizing Ukraine’s economy and improving the lives of its citizens. Her experience as Economy Minister has prepared her for the challenging role of Prime Minister. She will have to address issues like inflation, unemployment, and rebuilding the country’s infrastructure, which has been damaged by the war.
President Zelenskyy believes that Svyrydenko’s leadership will bring fresh energy and new ideas to the government. This reshuffle also reflects his commitment to making significant changes in response to the current situation. The decision to appoint Svyrydenko is seen as a strategic move to strengthen Ukraine’s position both domestically and internationally.
Many Ukrainians are hopeful that with this change, the government will be more effective in handling the country’s pressing issues. The international community is also watching closely to see how this new leadership will impact Ukraine’s future. As Prime Minister, Svyrydenko will be responsible for leading the government’s efforts to secure international support and navigate the complex geopolitical landscape.
This cabinet shake-up is an important step for Ukraine as it continues to fight for its sovereignty and rebuild its economy. The success of Svyrydenko’s leadership will be crucial for the country’s future, and many are optimistic about the potential positive outcomes of this change.
📝 Vocabulary
- nominate: to formally recommend someone for a position
例文: “The board decided to nominate her as the new chairperson.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- nominate a candidate
- nominate someone for
- officially nominate
指名する - reshuffle: a change in the arrangement of people or things
例文: “The company announced a reshuffle of its management team.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- cabinet reshuffle
- major reshuffle
- reshuffle of
再編成 - stabilize: to make something steady or unchanging
例文: “The government implemented measures to stabilize the economy.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- stabilize the situation
- stabilize prices
- stabilize the economy
安定させる - infrastructure: the basic physical systems of a country
例文: “Investing in infrastructure can boost economic growth.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- infrastructure development
- public infrastructure
- critical infrastructure
インフラ - sovereignty: the authority of a state to govern itself
例文: “The country fought hard to maintain its sovereignty.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- national sovereignty
- protect sovereignty
- sovereignty issue
主権
✏️ Grammar Point
Present Perfect Tense – “This change has caught the attention of many…”
文法の日本語補足を見る
💡 使用場面
(現在完了形は、過去の出来事が現在まで影響を及ぼしている場合に使われます)
📝 使用例文
“例: In a conversation, you might say: ‘I have visited Japan twice this year.’”
❓ Listening Questions
- True/False: President Zelenskyy nominated Yulia Svyrydenko as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine.
- MCQ: What role did Yulia Svyrydenko have before being nominated as Prime Minister?
a) Defense Minister
b) Foreign Minister
c) Economy Minister
d) Education Minister - MCQ: What is one of the main challenges Svyrydenko will face as Prime Minister?
a) Decreasing taxation
b) Improving the education system
c) Rebuilding infrastructure
d) Reducing military spending
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- True
- c) Economy Minister
- c) Rebuilding infrastructure
📚 Reading Questions
- Who did President Zelenskyy nominate as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine?
- Why do you think this reshuffle is significant for Ukraine?
- What does the word “stabilize” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- Yulia Svyrydenko
- It is significant because it represents the most important reshuffle since the Russian invasion, and it aims to address economic and geopolitical challenges.
- To make something steady or unchanging.
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
ウクライナのゼレンスキー大統領は、内閣改造の一環としてユリア・スヴィリデンコ氏を新しい首相に指名しました。これは、ロシアによる侵攻以降で最も重要な人事変更です。スヴィリデンコ氏は経済大臣としての経験を持ち、経済の安定化や国民生活の向上に取り組むことが期待されています。ウクライナは、インフラ再建や国際的な支援獲得など、多くの課題に直面しており、彼女の指導力が重要になります。今後のウクライナの経済再建には、国内外からの注目が集まっています。
