中高生の基礎英語 in English Topic 15 Day 1
Do you prefer living in the city or in the countryside?
Tom: You’re living in the countryside now, aren’t you? I bet it’s nice. Do you prefer living in the city or in the countryside?
Liz: The countryside is peaceful, but I prefer the city. You can see plays, visit museums, and go to all kinds of restaurants. Also, the trains come every few minutes, so it’s easy to get around.
Tom: I know what you mean, but I want to live in the countryside. I feel so much more relaxed there. The vegetables are fresh, and you can see the stars more clearly.
Liz: That’s a good point, but I have to travel into the city every day. The train ride is so long!
Tom: Oh, but. You can use that time to read. Ah, I wish we could swap homes.
Liz: Me too.
I bet it’s nice.
get around
swap
Let me see.
Let’s see.
Let me think.
countryside 田舎、地方
I was born and raised 私は生まれ育ちました
It’s only a 10-minute walk from my house. 私の家から徒歩でたったの10分のところです。
That’s why … そういうわけで～
as long as I’m working 私が働いているかぎり
when it comes to … ～に関して言えば、～のこととなると
several いくつかの
within ～以内に
suburb 郊外
neat 素晴らしい、すごい
what’s going on 何が起こっているのか
peaceful 平和な、穏やかな
the trains come every few minutes 電車は数分ごとに来ます
get around 移動する、動き回る
so much more はるかにたくさん、ずっと多く
I wish we could swap homes. 私たちが家を交換できたらなあ
The grass is always greener (on the other side).（隣の）芝生は青く見える。
guacamole グアカモーレ、ワカモレ
yummy （口語）おいしい
Exactly そのとおり
traffic 交通(量）
have been to … ～へ行ったことがある
right away すぐに