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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 055 今週の Review

ラジオ英会話 Lesson 055 今週の Review

Listening Challenge!

Listen to the questions and pick which one of the three options is the correct answer.

Listening Challenge!

Monday
Jeannie: Dr. Stein, why are you up so late?

Dr. Stein: What time is it?

Jeannie: It is 1:20 in the morning.

Dr. Stein: Oh, my. I got lost in my work.

Jeannie: What are you working on?

Dr. Stein: I’m getting ready for the next robotics conference. I am giving another presentation in Tokyo.

Jeannie: I see. Have you bought a Shinkansen ticket for Tokyo?

Dr. Stein: Not yet. Actually, I wonder if you could do that for me.

Jeannie: Of course, Dr. Stein. Just give me the date and time.

Dr. Stein: Thank you, Jeannie!

question

What did Dr. Stein ask Jeannie to do?

A: Go to the robotics conference.

B: Prepare a presentation.

C: Buy a Shinkansen ticket.

C: Buy a Shinkansen ticket.
 
Tuesday
Frankie: Barbara, are you OK?

Barbara: What was that? Wait…what? It’s you again!

Frankie: This wrench fell from above. It almost hit your head.

Barbara: You caught it with your hand?

Frankie: Yes. This building is under construction. One must always be careful in such areas.

Barbara: I could have been hurt by that thing!

Frankie: The probability of injury was high, yes.

Barbara: Then that means…you saved me?

Frankie: I am programmed to protect humans.

Barbara: Thank you… Frankie, was it?

Frankie: Yes! Thank you for remembering my name.

question
What did Frankie do?

A: He fell down.

B: He caught a wrench.

C: He hurt Barbara.

B: He caught a wrench.
 
Wednesday
Sota: Masami, I just got a text message from Tom. He’s back in Japan.

Masami: Oh, that’s good to hear. It was nice spending time with him here in Sydney.

Sota: Yeah, he’s changed a lot since our shogi club days.

Masami: I think he has too. He’s much more polite now.

Sota: Well, we went through some tough times back then.

Masami: What do you mean?

Sota: I mean, you and Tom were together when we were in high school…

Masami: Yes, but we put that behind us. You know that.

Sota: Sorry.

question
Which of the following is true?

A: Masami decided to go back to Japan.

B: The man thinks Tom has changed.

C: Tom was more polite when he was in high school.

B: The man thinks Tom has changed.
 
Thursday
Jeannie: Frankie, this package came today. It’s addressed to you.

Frankie: Thank you, Jeannie.

Jeannie: Not so fast. It’s from Barbara. What did she send you?

Frankie: I do not know. I must open it first.

Jeannie: What is it?

Frankie: A box of chocolates and a thank-you card.

Jeannie: What is Barbara thanking you for?

Frankie: There was a dangerous object falling above her head. I caught it. No one was hurt, so I did not mention it.

Jeannie: When did this happen?

Frankie: Four days ago.

question
What did Frankie receive?

A: Chocolates from Barbara.

B: A thank-you card from Jeannie

C: A dangerous package.

A: Chocolates from Barbara.
 

Say It In English!

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。

①MC

Could you say a few words?

①You

Nancy, thank you for everything.
 
We’ve been through a lot, but working with you has always been an absolute pleasure.
 
I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
 

②Friend

I started dating Ken!
②you

Oh, really? I tell you, you’re asking for trouble.
 
He’s a handful.
 
Didn’t you have trouble breaking up with Hiroshi just a few weeks ago?
 
This is like “out of the frying pan into the fire.”
 

WORDS & PHRASES

future endeavors: 今後の取り組み
handful: 手に負えない (人)
break up with ~: ~と別れる
out of the frying pan into the fire: 悪い状況から別のさらに悪い状況に(一難去ってまた一難)
tell you, ~: 言っておきますが、~


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