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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 160 今週の Review

ラジオ英会話 Lesson 160 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
Barbara: Daiki, I hope you’re not disappointed.

Daiki: Disappointed? About what?

Barbara: Because I turned down your offer to go into business with you.

Daiki: Oh, that. That’s behind us. Hold on, Barbara. Let me take this call. Hello? Oh, Lady X, hi. Let me call you back in a few minutes. Thanks.

Barbara: Lady X? The professional wrestler?

Daiki: Yes. She’s one of my clients.

Barbara: Interesting. You didn’t mention anything about that.

Daiki: Well, this is business.

Barbara: Oh, I see.

question1
Who is Lady X?

A: A professional wrestler and Daiki’s client.

B: Daiki’s friend who wants to be a wrestler.

C: A professional wrestler the woman met before.

A: A professional wrestler and Daiki’s client.
 
Tuesday
Dr. Stein: Dr. Sugimoto, where are you taking me?

Dr. Sugimoto: Please, come this way. My android is waiting in this special room.

Dr. Stein: Special room?

Dr. Sugimoto: Yes, most visitors are not permitted in here. Let me introduce you to Shizuka.

Dr. Stein: Wow, she looks so realistic! She’s like my Jeannie.

Dr. Sugimoto: How old is your Jeannie supposed to be?

Dr. Stein: About 17 years old. Can Shizuka talk?

Dr. Sugimoto: Of course. She’s just being shy and quiet right now. She tends to get like that around new people.

Dr. Stein: I see.

question2
Which of the following is true?

A: Anyone can enter the special room.

B: Jeannie is in the same room as Shizuka.

C: Shizuka gets quiet when she meets new people.

C: Shizuka gets quiet when she meets new people.
 
Wednesday
Peacock: So, Aki, are you saying the symbols on this stone tablet make up words?

Aki: Yes, these are definitely letters. They represent sounds, rather than whole words or ideas.

Peacock: Can you read any of them?

Aki: Yes, in fact I can. I found two words: “goddess” and the name “Zaya.”

Peacock: There’s a goddess named “Zaya”? Could it refer to the statue we found?

Aki: It’s quite possible. Do you think these people worshipped this goddess?

Peacock: I don’t know. But they clearly respected her as an important figure.

question3
What does “Zaya” mean?

A: It is possibly the name of a goddess.

B: It is the name of the symbol system.

C: It is a nickname for the stone tablet.

A: It is possibly the name of a goddess.
 
Thursday
Daiki: Hello, Lady X? This is Daiki. Thanks for waiting.

Lady X: No problem, Daiki. How are you?

Daiki: Fine. So, how can I help you today?

Lady X: Well, I know I asked you to help me find an apartment….

Daiki: Yes, I was going to call you with some news about that.

Lady X: Actually, I got my friends to help me, and we found a place already.

Daiki: Oh, OK…got it. Are you happy with it?

Lady X: Yes, it’s great. Anyway, thanks for all your help.

Daiki: Sure. Anytime.

question4
What did Lady X ask Daiki to do previously?

A: Help her friends.

B: Call his friends for help.

C Help her find an apartment.

C Help her find an apartment.
 

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。

①Assistant

Nobiiru-chan is selling really well.

①You

Please contact the factory right away, and let them know that we need to increase the production of Nobiiru-chan as soon as possible.
 
I didn’t expect it to take off this fast.
That’s fantastic news!
 

production: 生産
take off: 飛行機の離陸→急に成功する・売れ始める
this fast: こんなに早く

②Client

Hi, nice to meet you. Thanks for picking me up.

②you

Thank you so much for coming all this way.
How was your flight?
 
Allow me to carry your bag.
Our car is waiting in that parking lot.
It’ll take about 30 minutes to get to our office.
 

parking lot: 駐車場


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