Lesson 004
ジェシカがホーキング教授の本を読んでいるとピーコック教授が話しかけます。
What are you reading, Jessica?
It’s a book by Stephen Hawking.
Oh, Hawking. I met him once a long time ago. Interesting fellow.
You actually met Professor Hawking?
Yes, this was when I was in university. I was living in Brighton at the time. I went to London to do research, and he was giving a lecture.
That’s amazing! Hawking changed the way we look at the universe.
Yes, he certainly was a genius.
Lesson 113
ピーコック教授とジェシカが、トルコにある古代遺跡について話しています。
Professor, have you ever visited that archaeological site in Turkey?
You mean Göbekli Tepe? Yes, in fact I have. It’s quite a remarkable site.
How old is it exactly?
Well, as far as I know, it is the oldest site in the world.
This really changes our view of history, doesn’t it?
That is what I’ve been saying, Jessica.
I wonder if we’ll find older sites.
I’m confident that we will.
Lesson 126
ピーコック教授の著書が賞を受賞したニュースをジェシカが教授に伝えています。
Professor Peacock, Professor Peacock! Have you heard the news?
Jessica, what’s all this about?
You’ve won the Archaeology Book of the Year Award!
Me? There must be some mistake. My books have never been taken seriously.
Apparently, one of the judges said it was a masterpiece.
That’s hard to believe. Are you sure it was me?
Look for yourself. Here’s the news on their website.
It’s true. I’m honored, but surprised.
You deserve it, Professor.
Lesson 157
ピーコック教授とジェシカが、大学近くのカフェで話をしています。
Professor, what’s your favorite archaeological site?
Ah, I am asked that question quite a lot.
It must be hard to choose.
Yes, I’ve traveled all over the world, but what has impressed me the most is the Sphinx in Egypt.
It’s very old structure.
Yes, it’s around 4,500 years old.
I’ve only seen pictures of it. I’d love to see it with my own eyes someday.
You will, Jessica, you surely will.