ラジオ英会話 Lesson 220 今週の Review
今週のダイアログを聞いて英語の質問に答えましょう。質問文をクリックすると正解が出ます。
Listening Challenge!
ピアノの演奏会のミスで、ガッカリしているエイミーに父親が言葉をかけています。
Amy: Dad, I’m so embarrassed. I made so many mistakes tonight.
Dad: Nobody noticed, Amy. Did you hear the warm applause you got at the end.
Amy: They were just being polite. I could have played much better.
Dad: I understand how you feel, but it’s over. Now try to put it behind you, OK?
Amy: OK, but it’ll take a while.
Dad: Hey, how about we go to Murphy’s Ice Cream Parlor?
Amy: Wow, that would be great!
Dad: You’ve earned it, princess.
A: To review her performance.
B: To move on.
C: To find a better music teacher.
正解は B: To move on.
インターネットで趣味の手作り人形を売り始めたアレクシス。厳しいコメントをもらったようです。
Alexis: I can’t believe this. I only got a one-star rating on my web page.
Caspar: How come? I thought everyone loved your handmade dolls.
Alexis: I wrote the wrong address on a customer’s package, and it didn’t arrive on time.
Caspar: Is that all?
Alexis: Yes, the woman wrote a comment saying my customer service is bad. Now people won’t trust me.
Caspar: Don’t be too hard on yourself. Everyone makes mistakes.
Alexis: Thanks, Caspar. I’ll be more careful from now on.
A: The customer couldn’t get the package on time.
B: The woman sent the wrong doll to the customer.
C: The man didn’t trust the woman.
正解は A: The customer couldn’t get the package on time.
プレゼンテーションを終えたジョナスがヤヨイに感想を尋ねます。
Jonas: So, how did you like my presentation?
Yayoi: It was great, Jonas. I could tell that you put a lot of work into it.
Jonas: I certainly did . I hope the president will adopt my plan.
Yayoi: I’m sure she will. There’s no product like it on the market yet. You did an awesome job. Congratulations!
Jonas: Thanks. I spent a lot of sleepless nights worrying about it.
Yayoi: Hey, let’s go out for lunch today.
Jonas: Great idea. How about Thai food?
Listening Challenge!
A: The man did a great job.
B: It was about a new product.
C: The woman worried a lot about it.
正解は C: The woman worried a lot about it.
ナギサの元に、以前同僚だったスティーブから電話が掛かってきました。
Steve: Hi, Nagisa. It’s Steve.
Nagisa: Oh, hi, Steve. It’s been a while. What’s up?
Steve: Yeah, it’s been too long. Actually, I have a favor to ask you.
Nagisa: Oh, so you only call when you need something, huh?
Steve: No!
Nagisa: Ha-ha! I’m just pulling your leg. How can I help?
Steve: Well, the main speaker for Friday’s conference has canceled. Could you fill in for her?
Nagisa: Hmm. It’s short notice, but…OK.
Steve: THANK YOU! I knew I could count on you.
A: She will cancel the conference.
B: She will speak at the conference.
C: She will count the conference attendees.
正解は B: She will speak at the conference.
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。
①アイスクリームの新製品「ウニ・ウニ・バニラ」が好きだった友人が、応援の甲斐もなく販売中止になってしまったことを悲しんでいます。同情してあげてください。
例えば「君の気持ちはわかりますが、そんなに自分を責めないでください。 精一杯やったじゃないですか。 物事の明るい面を見るようにするべきですよ。 痩せられるじゃないですか！」など。
表現例
②「運転免許試験に合格したよ」とあなたは娘に言われました。褒めちぎってあげましょう。
例えば「わぁ、やったね。 おめでとう。 君ならできるとわかっていたよ。もう君は毎日私を駅まで車で送ることができるね!」など。
表現例
look on the bright side 物事の明るい面を見る
drive ～ to … ～を車で･･･に送る