Answer to Dictation 1
The Japanese government now has a minister of loneliness.
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Answer to Dictation 2
Mr Suga wanted to do something about the rise in suicide cases.
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Answer to Dictation 3
The number of people taking their own lives has risen during the pandemic.
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Answer to Dictation 4
It is also the first consecutive rise in suicides in 11 years.
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Answer to Dictation 5
Prevent loneliness and social isolation and improve the ties between people.
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Answer to Dictation 6
The police agency reported that there has been a much bigger rise.
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Answer to Dictation 7
Women have been struggling with loneliness since the coronavirus pandemic.
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Answer to Dictation 8
There has been a 70 per cent year-on-year increase in the number.
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Answer to Dictation 9
She has suffered from loneliness since coronavirus started.
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Answer to Dictation 10
Not seeing people smile behind their mask makes me sad and lonely.
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