ラジオ英会話　Lesson 170 今週の Review

Masami: Zaytox, this is unbelievable! You beat the Big West AI shogi program!

Zaytox: Why are you so surprised? It’s just a computer program. AI is overrated.

Masami: But no human being has ever won against it.

Zaytox: I suppose they haven’t tested it on aliens.

Masami: I doubt they have. Our intelligence must seem limited to you.

Zaytox: Masami, don’t underestimate the power of the human mind. Humans are the ones who created AI.

Masami: Oh, you’re right. I hadn’t considered that.

Zaytox: You humans need to have more confidence. Remember, you are special in the universe.

 

Q1: What does Zaytox think?

A: AI can not be beat.

B: Aliens should take a test.

C: Humans should believe in themselves.

正解は C: Humans should believe in themselves.

 

Barbara: Hiroki, I think this condo is perfect for you. It has everything.

Hiroki: The living room and bedroom are just the right size for a bachelor.

Barbara: Right. I’m glad you noticed that. And look over here. The kitchen has been completely remodeled.

Hiroki: That’s good. I like to cook sometimes. My only issue is this closet. It’s way too small.

Barbara: Do you have a lot of clothes?

Hiroki: I’m a salesperson. I have a lot of suits.

Barbara: You can always buy a rolling clothes rack.

Hiroki: Hmm. I could do that.

 

Q2: Which of the following is true?

A: The kitchen is too small.

B: Hiroki has a lot of clothes.

C: The woman wants a rolling clothes rack.

正解は B: Hiroki has a lot of clothes.

 

Kelly: Welcome back, everybody. Today, we have a real treat for you. Please give a round of applause for our guest, archaeologist Professor Brendan Peacock. Professor, welcome to the show.

Peacock: Thank you, Kelly. I’m a fan of your show.

Kelly: I have fans?

Peacock: Many, I’m sure.

Kelly: Ah, you’re a true gentleman. Professor, you’re writing a new book. Can you tell us about it?

Peacock: Yes. I am linking current events with humanity’s origins.

Kelly: Sounds interesting. I sense a message.

Peacock: Precisely. It is my goal that people recognize we are connected to the past.

 

Q3: What is the professors’s new book about?

A: Kelly’s show.

B: How to be an original thinker.

C: Humans and the past.

正解は C: Humans and the past.

 

Bill: Cynthia, did you look at the hits chart today?

Cynthia: No, I’ve been busy with other things. What a about it?

Bill: Well, two of our band’s new songs are in the top ten! That hasn’t happened in over 15 years.

Cynthia: Congratulations.

Bill: You don’t sound so happy, Cynthia. I thought you would be.

Cynthia: Bill, I’ve reached a decision to quit as your manager.

Bill: What? Why? Everything’s going so well for us now.

Cynthia: I’ve decided to do something totally different.

 

Q4: What will Cynthia do?

A: Write a new song.

B: Quit her job.

C: Give the band a different name.

正解は B: Quit her job.

 

I tried Radio Eikaiwa, but I could only understand half of it.

 

Don’t worry. The important thing is not to give up. Don’t underestimate the power of habits. They make all the difference.

 

If you keep listening every day, you’ll get there before you know it.

 

What kind of app are you working on?

 

Actually, I want to create an app that makes it possible to detect lies by checking heart rate and perspiration.

 

Can you put your hand on my phone and say, “I love you”?