ラジオ英会話 Lesson 030 今週のReview

Listening Challenge!

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Listening Challenge!

Lesson 026 to にするか for にするか : 授与を表す形において

Nana: David, thanks for taking me to this cute little Mexican restaurant.

David: It’s my pleasure, Nana. It’s actually my first time here. How’s your burrito?

Nana: It’s delicious. The chicken inside is so tender and tasty.

David: Mine is OK, but it needs something…

(給仕係に向かってスペイン語で何かを言う)

Nana: Wow, you speak Spanish? And look. The server brought some hot sauce for you.

David: Yes, this is the kind that Mexicans use. It’s very hot.

Nana: Wow, you’re putting on a lot.

David: Yeah, I like my food super spicy!

Listening Challenge!

Q1; What did David do in the restaurant?
A: He canceled his order.
B: He asked for some spicy sauce.
C: He cooked a Mexican dish.
B: He asked for some spicy sauce.

Lesson 027 to のイメージ : to 不定詞と前置詞の to

Dad: Leila, thanks for that great breakfast. You’re good cook.

Leola: Mom is a much better cook. Why isn’t she here?

Dad: She wanted to go shopping early with her friend. They’re having a big sale at the mall today.

Leola: Mom never tells me anything.

Dad: Well, I have to go to work now. Do you have any plans for today?

Leola: Not really. Maybe I’ll go to the mall too.

Dad: OK. Have a nice day. And remember to lock the door.

Leola: I will, Dad.

Listening Challenge!

Q2: What did Leila’s dad ask her to do at the end?
A: To do the dishes.
B: To go shopping.
C: Lock the door.
C: Lock the door.

Lesson 028 of のイメージ :最も意味の薄い前置詞

Jack: Hi. Your booth looks interesting. I like the colorful sings and interactive displays.

Joanna: Thank you, sir. We are a virtual reality company based in Portland.

Jack: Your nametag says you are the Marketing Director.

Joanna: Yes, that’s right. Here’s our company brochure.

Jack: Oh, it’s a nice brochure. What? Leo Chang is your company president?

Joanna: Yes. Do you know him?

Jack: Leo is an old friend of mine. We were in the same college dormitory… a long time ago.

Joanna: What a coincidence!

Listening Challenge!

Q3: Who is Leo Chang?
A: The man’s relative.
B: The man’s ex-colleague.
C: The man’s college old friend.
C: The man’s college old friend.

Lesson 029 of のイメージ : of のさまざまな使い方

Citizen: Madam mayor, the farmers of this town are going through very tough times now.

Mayor: I see. Please go on.

Citizen: More and more wild boars are coming down from the mountains. We need to build a strong fence to protect our town.

Mayor: Yes, I understand, but our budget is very tight this year.

Citizen: With all due respect, this is an issue of great importance. Those animals are causing an enormous amount of damage.

Mayor: OK. Let’s work together to find the best solution.

Listening Challenge!

Q4: What is the biggest problem facing the citizens?
A: Wild boars.
B: A tight budget.
C: Burglars.
A: Wild boars.

PRACTICAL CHALLENGE! ~実践チャレンジ~

英語で下記の内容を表現してみよう。必ず声に出して練習しよう。

自分が主人公になったつもりで表現しましょう。

あなたはテニス教室の先生。有望でプロ志望の Ken 君にはいいコーチが必要だと常々考えていましたが、見つけることができました。あなたの古い友人で長い間プロとして活躍していた人です。Ken 君に話があると呼び止めて、コーチを薦めてあげましょう。
私なら「もしプロになりたいのなら、いいコーチを見つけるのはとても重要ですよ。あなたに素晴らしいコーチを見つけました。彼は私の古い友人で、プロとして長い間プレーしていた人です。彼の助けがあれば、あなたは成功すると思いますよ。」でしょうか。

[英語で表現してみよう]

使用表現例
play professionally : プロとして活躍する(プレーする)
with his help : 彼の助けがあれば

Ken 君に声を掛けましょう。

Ken, we need to talk.
What’s up?

SIMPLE ANSWER

If you want to become a pro, it is of great importance to choose the right coach.
if 節を使った条件節「もし~なら」。そしてif 節の結びは it … to ~ の形。そこに「of + 名詞」が使われています。
I’ve found a great coach for you. He is an old friend of mine, and he helped professionally for a long time.
found a great coach for you と授与を表す形が出てきました。find は授与を強く感じさせるため for you となります。an old friend of mine は作れましたか?an old friend(古い友人のひとり)を mine で説明しています。
With his help, you can be sure of success.
With his help は「彼の助けがあれば」。be sure of ~ には、of を使って sure を名詞で展開する意識を持ってください。

ADVANCED ANSWER

In order to play at the professional level, it is of prime importance to find an excellent coach.
in order to … 以下は「~するために」。to だけでもOKですが、「目的」の意味合いを紛れることなく伝えるために in order to としています。もなく は「一体全体」。wh 疑問文を強調するために使われます。of prime importance は「最も重要な」。
Fortunately, a good friend of mine, who played on the pro circuit for many years, is now a coach, and I think he would be perfect for you.
a good friend of mine に「of の説明」を感じましょう。ここでは「,(コンマ)who 」と、非制限的な関係詞節修飾が行われています。この形はエクストラな情報を加える形。「ちなみに彼は・・・」といった呼吸で使いましょう。
Under his expert guidance, I’ll be confident of your success.
under his expert guidancet は「彼の専門的指導の下なら」。be confident を of your success で説明しています。
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