ラジオ英会話 Lesson 080 今週の Review

Listening Challenge!

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Listening Challenge!

Lesson 076 多様な「広げる・広がる」:extend、expand、spread

Concierge: Good morning, sir. Are you ready to check out?

Guest: Good morning. Well, I was about to, but I may change my plans. I heard there is a Jimi Hendrix museum near here.

Concierge: Not exactly, but there is a Jimi Hendrix exhibit inside the Museum of Pop Culture.

Guest: I really want to see that.

Concierge: Would you like to extend your stay?

Guest: Yes, I’ll stay for one more night then.

Concierge: No problem. Many visitors to Seattle go there. Have fun.

Listening Challenge!

Q1; How long will the guest stay at the hotel?
A: Shorter than his original plan.
B: As planned.
C: Longer than his original plan.
C: Longer than his original plan.

Lesson 077 take のイメージ①

Blake: Hi. I can’t believe people work up here!

Rika: Yes, this is my part-time job for the summer.

Blake: Oh, I’m Blake, by the way.

Rika: I’m Rika. Nice to meet you.

Blake: So tell me, do you have to climb up Mt. Muji every day?

Rika: No, there’s a small house down there. That’s where I stay.

Blake: Oh, really? When does your summer job end?

Rika: In one month. Then I can enjoy a hot bath.

Blake: Haha! Hey, let’s take a photo together.

Rika: Sure.

Listening Challenge!

Q2: Which of the following is true?
A: Rika climbs the mountain every day.
B: Rika is staying on the mountain.
C: Rika will take a picture of Blake.
B: Rika is staying on the mountain.

Lesson 078 take のイメージ②

Maribel: I think the company should do something about the wet floor around the entrance.

Masaru: What’s the problem?

Maribel: The water always drips from the umbrellas onto the floor. I almost slipped and fell this morning.

Masaru: It can’t be helped. It’s the rainy season.

Maribel: You need to take this issue more seriously. Someone might get hurt.

Masaru: OK, let’s report it and see what happens.

Maribel: Good idea. The sooner the better.

Listening Challenge!

Q3: What is the woman’s opinion?
A: The office should be closed during the rainy season.
B: The wet floor is a serious problem.
C: The man should bring tissues.
B: The wet floor is a serious problem.

Lesson 079 「入手」のレベル2動詞:catch、collect、grab

Masaya: I’m bored with this riverside clean-up activity. Let’s play tag.

Deena: Masaya, we have to collect all the garbage by 4 o’clock. We only have one hour left.

Masaya: Come on! You’ll never catch me.

Deena: Come back here and finish your work!

Masaya: Come on, Deena! Just play for a few minutes.

Deena: Stop fooling around. Our teacher will get angry at us.

Masaya: Was he looking this way?

Deena: No, you were lucky this time.

Listening Challenge!

Q4: Around what time was it when they had this conversation?
A: Around 3 o’clock.
B: Around 4 o’clock.
C: Around 5 o’clock.
A: Around 3 o’clock.

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。

あなたは朝、宿泊しているホテルのフロントに行き、もう一晩延泊が可能かを尋ねます。今日ビジネスパートナーと合流する予定でしたが、彼は飛行機の最終便に乗り損ねたようで、明日来ることになったのです。今日は一日暇になったのでSNS用のいい写真でも撮ろうかと思っています。お勧めの場所も併せて尋ねてみましょう。

[英語で表現してみよう]

使用表現例
the last flight : 最終便

SIMPLE ANSWER

Could I extend my stay here? My business partner was supposed to arrive today, but it looks like he couldn’t catch the last flight. He’s coming tomorrow, so I need to stay one more night.
be supposed to は「~することになっている」。
Oh, just one more thing. Could you recommend any good places to take photos? I’m really into SNS.

ADVANCED ANSWER

Would it be possible to extend my stay for another night?
Would it be possible to …?は Is it possible to …?の丁寧バージョン。
My business partner intended to catch the last flight here, but it was full. He’s coming tomorrow. That’s why I need to stay an extra night.
intend は「~するつもり」。That’s why … はそのまま覚えましょう。「それが~の理由だ」ということ。
Oh, and could you suggest any good spots to take photos? I’m an SNS addict.
suggest は「勧める」。addict は「中毒者」。「熱心な愛好者」の意味でも使われます。
tora taro