I recently learned the meaning of the words: politically motivated investigation. I had the chance to (2)indulge in some non-fiction when I read the book titled “Trap of the Japanese Nation.”
The author was a diplomat who was arrested by a prosecutor in 2005. He tried to (1) improve upon Russo-Japanese ties together with a politician. They were (4) in the same boat and tried their best, but their anonymous enemy had some political intentions. They were trapped and investigated on for over 500 days in solitary confinement. The author (3) jotted down the details while he was being investigated by a prosecutor. After he was released on bail, this book was published and became a bestseller in Japan. I highly respect his strong beliefs and learned 3 important things from him. Firstly, writing skill will help us. Secondly, to think logically and hone your negotiation skills. Finally, Don’t change your own core belief. If a prosecutor wants to investigate somebody, nobody can run away. However, if you are innocent, and have the 3 aforementioned skills, you may prevail over him.
Before the Revision
Title: A politically motivated investigation
I learned this words’ meaning; a politically motivated investigation. When I’ve read the book which “Trap of Japanese Nation”, I (2) indulged in the nonfictional story.
The author of this book who was a diplomat was arrested by a prosecutor in 2005. He tried to (1) improve on diplomacy with Russia together with a politician. They did their best (4) in the same boat, but anonymous their enemy had some political intention, They were trapped and investigated over 500 days in a solitary cell. The author (3) jotted down detail while he was investigated by a prosecutor. After he was released on bail, this book was published and got a bestseller in Japan. I highly respect his strong belief. I learned 3 important things. Firstly, Writing skill will help ourselves. Secondly, Getting logical thinking and negotiation skill. Finally, Don’t change own core belief. If a prosecutor wants to investigate somebody, nobody can run away. However, if you are innocent, and have the 3 skills, you may win him.
homework:
(1) improve on/upon: Make better.
(e.g.)The runner trained regularly to improve on his previous performance.
(2) indulge in: Allow yourself to enjoy something.
(e.g.)”I’ve been dieting all week but today I’m going to indulge in a dessert.”
(3)jot down: Take quick notes.
(e.g.)”I jotted down the address while watching a documentary on television. ”
(4)in the same boat: If two or more parties are in the same boat, they are in the same unpleasant or difficult situation.
(e.g.)When the factory closed down, the workers all found themselves in the same boat.
notice
In this article, I try to appropriate use 4 phrasal verbs(No.1~4) in this article which I write my daily life and thoughts because I’m learning English. This is one of writing training.