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英語ニュース教材：How Milei’s ‘Thatcherite’ economics divided his nation – but won over Trump（Intermediate レベル）

 

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🎧 Audio

📖 Script

Javier Milei, the President of Argentina, is a controversial figure due to his economic policies. His approach, often compared to the policies of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has both supporters and critics. Milei’s policies focus on reducing government spending, privatizing state-owned enterprises, and cutting taxes. These measures aim to stimulate economic growth by fostering a free market environment. However, they have also led to significant public backlash and protests in Argentina.

Milei’s visit to the White House comes at a time when his policies are causing divisions in his home country. Many people are protesting against the drastic changes, fearing that they may increase inequality and harm social welfare programs. Despite the unrest, Milei has gained support from figures like former U.S. President Donald Trump, who praises his bold economic reforms.

The division in Argentina reflects a broader debate about how best to manage the country’s economy. Supporters of Milei argue that his policies will boost economic growth and reduce inflation. They believe that a more significant role for the private sector will lead to more efficiency and innovation. Critics, however, warn that these measures could lead to increased poverty and social unrest.

As Milei meets with leaders in the United States, his economic strategies are under close scrutiny. The outcome of his visit could influence Argentina’s future and affect international relations. While some hope that his policies will bring about positive change, others are concerned about the potential negative impacts on the most vulnerable populations in the country.

📝 Vocabulary

  • controversial: causing disagreement or discussion
    例文: “The new law was controversial and sparked much debate.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • controversial issue
    • controversial policy
    • controversial figure
    物議を醸す
  • privatize: to transfer from public to private ownership
    例文: “The government decided to privatize the national airline.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • privatize companies
    • privatize services
    • privatize industries
    民営化する
  • backlash: a strong negative reaction
    例文: “The policy change caused a significant backlash among the citizens.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • severe backlash
    • public backlash
    • political backlash
    反発
  • inequality: the state of not being equal, especially in status or opportunities
    例文: “The report highlighted the growing inequality in income distribution.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • economic inequality
    • social inequality
    • wealth inequality
    不平等
  • scrutiny: critical observation or examination
    例文: “The new policy is under close scrutiny by the media.”
    Collocations／日本語の意味を見る
    • close scrutiny
    • public scrutiny
    • intense scrutiny
    精査

✏️ Grammar Point

Comparative structure – “His approach, often compared to the policies of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, has both supporters and critics.”

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比較の構文です。ものや人を比較し、その相違点や類似点を示すときに使われます

💡 使用場面

（この構文は、物事や人々を比較して議論するときに使われます。ビジネスや会話で、異なるオプションの利点や欠点を比較する際に役立ちます。）

📝 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: Milei’s economic policies are widely praised and have not faced any opposition in Argentina.
  2. MCQ: What is one of the main goals of Milei’s economic policies?
    a) To increase government spending
    b) To foster a free market environment
    c) To enhance social welfare programs
    d) To nationalize key industries
  3. MCQ: Which former political leader’s policies are Milei’s compared to?
    a) Winston Churchill
    b) Angela Merkel
    c) Margaret Thatcher
    d) Franklin D. Roosevelt
🔑 Listening Answersを見る
  1. False
  2. b) To foster a free market environment
  3. c) Margaret Thatcher

📚 Reading Questions

  1. What are the main components of Milei’s economic policies?
  2. Why do some people in Argentina protest against Milei’s policies?
  3. What does the word “backlash” mean in the context of the script?
🔑 Reading Answersを見る

    🇯🇵 日本語での経済ニュース解説

    アルゼンチンの大統領ハビエル・ミレイは、その「サッチャー的」経済政策で国内外で物議を醸しています。彼の政策は、政府支出の削減、国有企業の民営化、減税を柱としており、自由市場を活性化させることを狙っています。しかし、これらの政策は国内での格差拡大や社会福祉の低下を懸念する声を引き起こし、抗議運動が続いています。国際的には、米国のトランプ前大統領の支持を得るなど、注目を集めていますが、今後の動向が国内外の経済にどのような影響を及ぼすか注視されています。

    Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9865l8540eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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