how to be cool

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Tomoko Migita
11309292(2C-35)
April 29, 2010
1. How to Be Cool

2. http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-be-cool

3. Pre-listening Question
(1) Who do you think is the coolest celebrity?
(2) Why do you think he or she is cool?
(3) When is the moment you think somebody around you is cool?

4. Brief Summary
This video lecture from “videojug.com” shows us how to be cool.
To be cool, we have five keys. First, get some skills. Almost everything is good but videogame is not good. Second, don’t over-advertise. Third, get a gimmick. Forth, never be the last to leave the party. You got better things to do. Last don’t do everything you’re told.

5. Vocabulary List
(1) isolate(孤立させる):to separate one person, group, or thing from other people or things
(2) gimmick(手品):trick
(3) ice・breaker(緊張をほぐすもの):something that you say or do to make people less nervous when they first meet
(4) advertise(宣伝する):to let people know something about yourself
(5) appreciate(観賞する):technical to gradually become valuable over a period of time

6. Post-listening Question
(1) Which do you think is most important step?
(2) Why do you think so?
(3) Do you have some good skills?