(英会話リスニングスクリプト)
They boast of how many miles they run each
day and of how many pounds they lose each week.
Others are turning to swimming, tennis,
dance, and the martial arts to improve their physical fitness.
Instead of running around the park in the
morning or evening, other Americans are studying yoga or
are meditating quietly in their homes.
They are seeking to improve themselves by
finding peace and tranquility.
Adult education is another form of self-improvement.
After a hard day's work, many Americans
take evening courses at a local high school or college.
There they can study a variety of subjects.
Often these people are preparing to return
to the job market or trying to qualify themselves for better
jobs.
A mother busy raising her children might
attend a night school to learn secretarial skills.
A secretary might return to study accounting.
Some retired people go back for the education
they missed at an early age.
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