ラジオ英会話 Lesson 150 今週のReview

ラジオ英会話 Lesson 150 今週のReview

Listening Challenge!

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Listening Challenge!

Lesson 146 カタい:hard、tough、firm、solid

Susie: I’m home!

Ryan: Hi, Susie. I cooked curry for dinner.

Susie: I know. I noticed the good smell of spices as soon as I opened the door.

Ryan: OK, let’s eat.

Susie: Yes, I’m starving.

Ryan: Er… Sorry, but the carrots are still a bit hard.

Susie: How long did you cook them for?

Ryan: I added them to the curry at the last minute. I thought they’d go soft very quickly.

Susie: Well, thanks for trying, honey. Should we order a take-out curry next time?

Listening Challenge!

Q1; What was the problem with the curry?
A: It didn’t smell good.
B: The carrots were undercooked.
C: It was too spicy.
B: The carrots were undercooked.

Lesson 147 頭がいい:smart、clever、wise、bright、intelligent

Catherine: I’d like to go to Kyoto to see the autumn leaves this weekend, but I have never been there. Do you have any recommendations?

Ken: Well, the autumn leaves are absolutely glorious at the moment. However, Kyoto will be very crowded on the weekend.

Catherine: Really? I hate crowds…

Ken: In that case, I suggest you go to popular places in the early morning.

Catherine: That’s a good idea! You are so smart. Thanks for your helpful advice.

Ken: No problem! Have fun!

Listening Challenge!

Q2: Why did the woman say, “You are so smart”?
Because the man knew everything about Kyoto.
B: Because the man told her about a glorious spot.
C: Because the man gave her a good suggestion.
C: Because the man gave her a good suggestion.

Lesson 148 きれい・かわいい:gorgeous、cute、pretty、beautiful、attractive

Jordan: That chili hot dog looks delicious. Can I have a bite?

Molly: No way!

Jordan: Oh, come on. Just a teeny-weeny bite.

Molly: I said no! Wow, look at the gorgeous girl over there.

Jordan: Which girl? I can’t see any cute girl.

Molly: Mmm. That hot dog was sooo yummy.

Jordan: What? You ate it all?

Molly: Well, you’re obviously more interested in cute girls than hot dogs, huh?

Jordan: That’s not fair. You tricked me!

Molly: Ha ha! Serves you right.

Listening Challenge!

Q3: Which of the following is true?
A: The woman thought the hotdog was delicious.
B: The woman gave some of her hotdog to the man.
C: The woman saw a cute girl.
A: The woman thought the hotdog was delicious.

Lesson 149 重要な:essential、vital、key、crucial

Landon: Hi, Misato! I heard your sales team has a new member.

Misato: Yes, a guy called Andy. He is really nice and easy to work with.

Landon: Have you already held a welcome party for him?

Misato: Actually, I’m in the middle of planning one. I was thinking of going to the sushi restaurant in the Hotel New Onishi.

Landon: Excellent idea, but that restaurant is very popular, so advance booking is essential.

Misato: I see. In that case, I’d better make a reservation as soon as possible.

Listening Challenge!

Q4: What was the man’s advice to Misato?
A: To go to a sushi restaurant.
B: To book a table quickly.
C: To buy some books.
B: To book a table quickly.

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。

あなたは恋人募集中の友人に、会社の同僚を紹介します。彼女はかわいくて、とても親切で聡明。職歴もしっかりしており職場でとても人気のある人です。「どんな人なんだい?」と尋ねる友人に、同僚がどれほど素晴らしいのか説明してください。
例えば「彼女はかわいいんです。親切で社交的だから、同僚の間ではすごく人気があるんだよ。職歴もしっかりしていてとても聡明な人。彼女のような人を見つけるのはとても大変だよ。もし彼女に会ったら、あなたは自分がどれほど幸運なのかに気がつくはず!」とか。

[英語で表現してみよう]

使用表現例
社交的 : sociable
職歴 : wory history

SIMPLE ANSWER

She is pretty. She is also very popular among her colleagues since she is really kind and sociable.
since は「理由」を表す接続詞。since のイメージは「起点からの→」。among は「~の間で」。
She has a solid work history and is very smart.
It’s hard to find someone like her. When you see her, you’ll realize how lucky you are!

ADVANCED ANSWER

Well, he’s not the most handsome guy in the world, but he’s extremely popular with his workmates due to his charismatic personality. That’s most important, right?
due to (~のために・~のせいで)は原因を表す少しカタい感触の表現。
He’s super intelligent and has had an impressive career up to now.
Guys like him are tough to find, so he would be a great catch!
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