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準2級プラス - リーディング
クールビズ・キャンペーン
環境ビジネス日本文化
普通
準2級プラス - リーディング
クールビズ・キャンペーン
環境ビジネス日本文化
普通
Changing Clothes to Save Energy
In Japan, summer is very hot and humid. For many years, businessmen wore suits and ties even on the hottest days. This meant offices had to use a lot of air conditioning to keep everyone cool. In 2005, the Japanese government started a campaign called "Cool Biz" to solve this problem.
The idea of Cool Biz is simple. Workers are encouraged to wear lighter clothes, like short-sleeved shirts, and to stop wearing ties and jackets. This allows companies to set their air conditioners to 28 degrees Celsius. By keeping the room temperature higher, Japan can save a huge amount of electricity and reduce carbon dioxide.
At first, some people felt strange going to work without a tie. They thought it looked too casual. However, Cool Biz is now very popular. It has changed the summer lifestyle in Japan, and many people feel more comfortable and happy at work during the hot season.
Why did offices use a lot of air conditioning before 2005?
What is the main goal of the Cool Biz campaign?
How did people feel about Cool Biz in the beginning?
Changing Clothes to Save Energy
In Japan, summer is very hot and humid. For many years, businessmen wore suits and ties even on the hottest days. This meant offices had to use a lot of air conditioning to keep everyone cool. In 2005, the Japanese government started a campaign called "Cool Biz" to solve this problem.
The idea of Cool Biz is simple. Workers are encouraged to wear lighter clothes, like short-sleeved shirts, and to stop wearing ties and jackets. This allows companies to set their air conditioners to 28 degrees Celsius. By keeping the room temperature higher, Japan can save a huge amount of electricity and reduce carbon dioxide.
At first, some people felt strange going to work without a tie. They thought it looked too casual. However, Cool Biz is now very popular. It has changed the summer lifestyle in Japan, and many people feel more comfortable and happy at work during the hot season.
Why did offices use a lot of air conditioning before 2005?
What is the main goal of the Cool Biz campaign?
How did people feel about Cool Biz in the beginning?