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ラジオ英会話 Lesson 135 今週の Review

ラジオ英会話 Lesson 135 今週の Review

Listening Challenge!

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

Listening Challenge!

質問部分は後で加筆します。

Jake: Hang on. I just got a text from my roommate.

Sarah: Don’t even think about reading it while you’re driving.

Jake: It’ll only take a second.

Sarah: No, Jake. Keep your eyes on the road. If you cause an accident, there’ll be serious consequences.

Jake: You’re right. I’ll check it later.

Sarah: Good. The message can wait.

Jake: OK, OK. Safety first.

Sarah: Exactly. That’s all I’m asking.

What happened to Jake?

A: He got a call from his roommate.

B: He got in an accident.

C: He got a text message.

正解は?
C: He got a text message.
 

Kyoko: Theo, how was school today?

Theo: It was good. Mmm… We had a science competition, and –

Kyoko: Theo, don’t talk with your mouth full.

Theo: Sorry. I just wanted to tell you what happened.

Kyoko: I know, but watch your manners. Finish chewing before you speak.

Theo: You’re right. Sorry about that.

Kyoko: That’s better. Now, what were you going to say?

Theo: Our team won first place in the competition today.

Kyoko: That’s wonderful! I’m very proud of you.

What did the woman tell Theo not to do?

A: Talk while eating.

B: Watch TV during dinner.

C: Be late for school.

正解は?
A: Talk while eating.
 

Karen: Ethan, your room is still a mess. I asked you to clean it this morning.

Ethan: I know. I’ll do it later.

Karen: That’s what you said yesterday.

Ethan: Why is it such a big deal? It’s my room.

Karen: Ethan, cut the attitude. I’m not asking for much.

Ethan: Fine. I just don’t see why it matters so much.

Karen: It matters because you need to take responsibility for your own space.

Ethan: OK, OK. I’ll clean it after dinner.

Karen: Thank you. That’s all I wanted to hear.

What does Ethan agree to do after dinner?

A: Get a haircut.

B: Do his homework.

C: Clean his room.

正解は?
C: Clean his room.
 

Daichi: It’s pretty quiet today.

Emily: Yeah. It’s just the two of us, and you’re always checking your phone when there are no customers around.

Daichi: Am I? I guess I do that a lot.

Emily: You do. I’m right here, you know.

Daichi: Sorry. I don’t mean to ignore you.

Emily: I know. I just think work is more fun when we actually talk to each other.

Daichi: You’re right. I should be more present.

Emily: Thanks.

Daichi: How about Ramen Nikko-an after work? And maybe a bar afterward?

Emily: Now you’re talking.

What does the woman want the man to do?

A: Check his phone more often.

B: Call customers more.

C: Talk to her more.

正解は?
C: Talk to her more.
 

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。

謝っている店員に対して、あなた のボーイフレンドが文句をつけています。 たしなめましょう。


①Boyfriend

Finally. We’ve been waiting forever.: やっとですね。ずっと待っていましたよ。

What took you so long?: どうしてそんなに時間がかかったんですか?


ねぇ、そんな失礼な言い方をする必要はないでしょう。
店員さんはもう遅れを謝ったんだし、今夜は店も混んでいるの。

Hey, there’s no need to be rude.
The server already apologized for the delay, and the restaurant is busy tonight.
 

丁寧に接しても損はしないし、そのほうが状況をよくするよ。

Being polite won’t cost you anything, and it’ll make the situation better.
 

server: レストランの店員 (接客係)
Being polite: 丁寧であること
won’t cost you anything: 何もお金がかからない→損はしない

家に帰ると、先に帰宅した妻がすでに酔っているようです。 最近、急に酒量の増えた妻が心配です。 声をかけましょう。

②Wife

Welcome home.


また飲んでいたのかい?
私が帰ってくると君はいつも飲んでばかりいるよ。

Have you been drinking again?
You’re always drinking when I get home.
 

何か悩みがあるなら話してくれ。
何もかもひとりで対処する必要はないんだ。
力になれるかもしれないし、少なくとも話を聞くことはできるよ。

If something’s bothering you, talk to me.
You don’t have to handle everything alone.
Maybe I can help, or at least listen.
 

If something’s bothering you: 何か悩みがあるなら
bother: ~を悩ませる
handle: ~に対処する
at least: 少なくとも


にほんブログ村
challenge man: