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物事の変化には必ず原因があります。このレッスンではよく使われる “because of” や “due to” 以外の様々な表現を駆使し、原因の説明に焦点を当てます。トピックは景気です。
Introduction
We often have to explain the cause of an event or situation. This lesson will help you to do this in an effective way.
Warm Up
What do you think about the present state of the economy in your country?
Language
Please consider each transition phrase. Your instructor has an example and a question regarding each one, so please practice it.
- Owing to [noun] — Because of...
- On account of [noun] — Because of...
- In light of [noun] — Because of something recently discovered (or that recently happened)...
- Thanks to [noun] — Because of (positive)...
- [Noun] has its roots in — It describes the cause of this.
- [Noun] stems from — It starts/develops as the result of something.
Practice
Now that you've had some practice using these phrases, try to answer some more questions. Use as many of the above phrases as you can.