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The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) recently held a summit in China. The SCO is a group that includes several countries from Asia, such as China, Russia, and India. These countries come together to discuss important issues like security, politics, and economic cooperation. During the summit, China’s President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for the SCO to take on more responsibility in maintaining peace and stability in the region. He believes that the organization should work harder to build agreement among its member countries and create new energy for cooperation.
President Xi highlighted the importance of building consensus among the member countries. This means finding common ground and agreeing on shared goals. By doing so, the SCO can effectively address challenges and promote stability in the region. Xi also pointed out that the world is facing many uncertainties, and it is crucial for countries to work together to overcome these challenges.
One of the key areas of focus for the SCO is economic cooperation. By working together, member countries can boost trade and investment, which can lead to economic growth and development. This is especially important given the current global economic situation, where many countries are facing challenges such as inflation and slow growth.
Another important aspect of the SCO’s work is security cooperation. The organization aims to combat terrorism, extremism, and separatism in the region. By sharing information and resources, member countries can strengthen their security and protect their citizens from these threats.
The summit also provided an opportunity for member countries to discuss other regional issues and explore ways to enhance their collaboration. By strengthening their ties, the SCO can play a vital role in promoting peace and stability in Asia and beyond.
In summary, the SCO summit in China focused on the importance of cooperation among its member countries. President Xi Jinping urged the organization to take greater responsibility for maintaining peace and stability. By building consensus and working together on economic and security issues, the SCO can help address the challenges facing the region and contribute to a more peaceful and prosperous world.
📝 Vocabulary
- summit: a meeting of leaders of multiple countries（サミット、首脳会議）
例文: “The leaders gathered for a summit to discuss economic issues.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- international summit
- peace summit
- annual summit
- consensus: general agreement among a group（合意、コンセンサス）
例文: “The committee reached a consensus on the new policy.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- reach consensus
- build consensus
- consensus decision
- stability: the state of being stable or not changing（安定性）
例文: “Economic stability is important for a country’s growth.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- political stability
- financial stability
- stability factor
- cooperation: working together for a common purpose（協力）
例文: “The two companies announced their cooperation on the project.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- international cooperation
- cooperation agreement
- enhance cooperation
- combat: to fight against or try to stop something（戦う、対抗する）
例文: “The government launched a campaign to combat pollution.”
Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
- combat terrorism
- combat crime
- combat disease
✏️ Grammar Point
Modal Verbs – “The organization should work harder to build agreement among its member countries.”
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💡 使用場面
モーダル動詞は提案や指示を伝える際に使われます。例えば、ビジネスの文脈で「コストを削減すべきです」といった提案をするときに使います。
📝 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
- True/False: The SCO summit focused on economic issues only.
- MCQ: What did President Xi emphasize at the SCO summit?
a) Reducing trade barriers
b) Building consensus among member countries
c) Increasing military spending
d) Expanding territory - MCQ: What is one of the SCO’s key areas of focus?
a) Cultural exchange
b) Economic cooperation
c) Sports events
d) Space exploration
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
- False
- b) Building consensus among member countries
- b) Economic cooperation
📚 Reading Questions
- What did President Xi Jinping say about the responsibility of the SCO?
- Why is building consensus among member countries important according to the script?
- What does the word “combat” mean in the context of the SCO’s work?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
- President Xi Jinping said the SCO should take on more responsibility for maintaining peace and stability.
- Building consensus is important because it helps the SCO address challenges and promote stability.
- To fight against or try to stop something
🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説
上海協力機構（SCO）は、アジアの主要国が参加する組織で、安全保障や政治、経済協力について話し合います。今回のサミットでは習近平国家主席がSCOの平和維持の責任について強調しました。特に、加盟国間での合意形成と協力の推進が重要であると述べています。世界が不安定な状況にある中、協力によって地域の安定を図ることが求められています。経済協力や安全保障の強化が、アジア全体の平和と繁栄に寄与することが期待されています。
