Review 40 君は自分でチャンスをつかんだんだ

下記の英文を読んで質問に答える。

Lesson 157 Did you know about this? 君はこのことを知っていたのか?

Thank you for arranging this, Mark.
No problem at all, Amal. It’s nice to spend time with your neighbors once in a while.
You can say that again. They have a nice stage here.
Yes. This is a great place for food and comedy!
Sorry? Did you say…comedy?
Hi, Folks! Welcome to the Monday night comedy marathon. Starting things off is one of the club’s favorites . Let’s hear it for Amirr Mahad!
What?!
Amirr?! What…..Did you know about this, Mark?!
Relax, Aadan. Just watch your boy do his thing.

Q: Who performed comedy?
A: Amiir.

Lesson 158 Not bad 悪くなかったよ

That’s all for tonight, folks! Thank you, and good night! You must be Amirr’s parents. It’s great to meet you.
Thank you. He… he’s really good.
Yeh, he asked me what jokes he should perform for you. I told him anything that make you laugh.
Hi, guys. So….what did you think?
It’s not bad. Son. OK. After you graduate, you can take a gap year to do comedy. Then, if you get enough money after one year, you can continue doing comedy, but if not, you’re going to the St.Paul College of Computer Engineering. Is that clear?
Yay! …but I don’t know if I got in yet.
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Q: What will Amirr do after a high school?
A: He will take a gap year to do comedy.

Lesson 159 ‘m playing today きょうは試合に出るの

Sarah! Come down, honey. I made some tea.
Thanks, Aunt Monica, but I have to go to a hockey game.
OK. Take some cake with you.
No, Aunt Monica. I mean, I’m playing today.
Oh ! I thought you stopped going to practice.
I did for a bit, but I can’t stop doing something just because I made a mistake.
Making mistakes is the best way to learn, and I made a mistake last time, I think I’m a better player now.
I couldn’t agree more! That’s just the Sarah I know! Now go get ‘em!
Yes, ma’ma!

Q: Why can’t Sarah have tea?
A: She has to go to a hockey game.

Lesson 160 You gave yourself a chance 彼は自分でチャンスをつかんだんだ

Sarah! You are up! Don’t think about last time. Just keep your mind on the game, and you’ll do fine.
You got it, coach!
Atta girl! Go get ‘em!
Ok, here goes!
Go, Sarah! You can do it!
Tsutomu… This one’s for you.
That’s the end of the match. The Como Prince Knights defeat the Bemidji Bombers 3-2 !
Great job, Sarah! You did it!
Thanks for giving me a chance, coach!
No, you gave yourself a chance. Your positive attitude made all the difference.

Q: What was the final score of the match?
A: 3 – 2.

Chunk Practice

（pardonで）なんですって？
Pardon? / Pardon me？

(pardonを文で）なんとおっしゃいましたか？
I beg your pardon?

何時か私に聞く
Ask me what time it is

あなたに賛成します　
I agree with you.

まったく同感です。
I couldn’t agree more.

なぜそんなことが言えるの？
What makes you say that?

それが大きな違いをもたらした。
It made all the difference.

Get it Right Review

わたしは健康のために毎日運動することに賛成です。
I agree to exercise every day for my health.

どうしてその考えをやめたのですか？
What made you give up the idea?

わたしは娘にどんな本が読みたいのかたずねました。
I asked my daughter what sort of book she wanted to read.

なんとおっしゃいましたか？
I beg your pardon?