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英語ニュース教材：Solihull staff return to Range Rover production line after JLR cyber-attack（Intermediate レベル）

 

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🎧 Audio

📖 Script

Recently, workers have returned to the production lines at Solihull and Merseyside factories after a cyber-attack affected Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). This event marks a significant moment for the company as it tries to recover from the disruption. The cyber-attack had caused a temporary halt in production, affecting the manufacturing of Range Rover vehicles. This pause in operations had an impact on the company’s output, which is vital for its economic health.

The workers’ return is seen as a positive step towards normalcy, allowing JLR to resume its operations and continue delivering vehicles to its customers. Cyber-attacks can have severe consequences for businesses, not only disrupting operations but also affecting customer trust and financial stability. In this case, JLR had to take immediate measures to secure its systems and ensure that production could safely restart.

The incident highlights the importance of cybersecurity in today’s digital age. Companies must invest in robust security measures to protect their data and operations from potential threats. The recovery from such disruptions requires careful planning and coordination to minimize losses and restore normal operations.

As the workers return to their roles, JLR is focusing on meeting production targets and regaining customer confidence. The resumption of work at these factories is crucial for the company’s overall performance and long-term success. This situation serves as a reminder of the challenges modern businesses face and the resilience required to overcome them.

📝 Vocabulary

  • cyber-attack: an attempt to damage or disrupt a computer system or network
    例文: “The company suffered a cyber-attack that disrupted its operations for several days.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • prevent a cyber-attack
    • suffer a cyber-attack
    • respond to a cyber-attack
    サイバー攻撃
  • disruption: a disturbance or problem that interrupts an event or process
    例文: “The storm caused a major disruption to the city’s transport system.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • cause a disruption
    • experience a disruption
    • avoid a disruption
    混乱
  • recovery: the process of returning to a normal state after a problem
    例文: “The country is experiencing a slow economic recovery after the recession.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • economic recovery
    • recovery process
    • slow recovery
    回復
  • cybersecurity: the protection of computer systems from theft or damage
    例文: “Investing in cybersecurity is crucial for any modern business.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • improve cybersecurity
    • cybersecurity measures
    • cybersecurity threats
    サイバーセキュリティ
  • output: the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry
    例文: “The factory increased its output by 20% last year.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • increase output
    • measure output
    • reduce output
    生産量

✏️ Grammar Point

Present Continuous Tense – “The workers’ return is seen as a positive step towards normalcy…”

文法の日本語補足を見る
現在進行形は、現在の動作や状況を表すために使います

💡 使用場面

現在進行形は、今まさに進行中の出来事や状況を話すときに使います。ビジネスでは、プロジェクトの進行状況を報告する際によく使われます。

📝 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 workers’ return to the factories is considered a significant moment for the company.
  2. MCQ: What was affected by the cyber-attack on JLR?
    a) Customer service
    b) Production lines
    c) Marketing strategies
    d) Employee salaries
  3. MCQ: What is one of the key focuses for JLR after the workers’ return?
    a) Expanding to new markets
    b) Meeting production targets
    c) Reducing the workforce
    d) Launching a new advertising campaign
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. True
  2. b) Production lines
  3. b) Meeting production targets

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What event caused the temporary halt in production at JLR factories?
  2. Why is cybersecurity important for modern businesses?
  3. What does the word “recovery” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る
  1. A cyber-attack
  2. To protect data and operations from potential threats.
  3. The process of returning to a normal state after a problem

🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

最近、ジャガー・ランドローバー（JLR）の工場がサイバー攻撃を受けた後、ソリハルとマージーサイドの生産ラインに従業員が復帰しました。この攻撃によって一時的に生産が停止し、特にレンジローバーの製造に影響を与えました。この事件はサイバーセキュリティの重要性を示しています。日本でも同様の攻撃が増えており、企業はセキュリティ対策を強化する必要があります。このような攻撃は経済活動に深刻な影響を与える可能性があり、早急な復旧と信頼回復が求められます。

Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w5g6683p8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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