Lesson Lesson 151 受動態⑦ 伝達系・思考系の受動態

エジプトから帰ってきたピーコック教授にジェシカが旅の様子を尋ねています。

Jessica: Professor Peacock! How was your trip to Egypt?

Peacock: It was absolutely fantastic. I also traveled to the city of Jericho.

Jessica: Oh, Jericho! It’s mentioned in the Bible. I didn’t know that it still existed.

Peacock: Yes, Jericho is said to be the oldest city in the world. The history of the place goes back at least 11,000 years.

Jessica: Wow, I had no idea! Did you take lots of pictures?

Peacock: Yes, I think I have enough photos and material for my next book.

Jessica: I’m really looking forward to reading it, Professor. You’re such a great writer.

Peacock: Well, thank you very much, Jessica. I’ll try not to disappoint you.

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Lesson 152 受動態⑧ 受動態の使いどころ

Momo: Mr. Smith, I’m worried about my English pronunciation. It’s nowhere near good enough!

Mr. Smith: Huh? Your pronunciation is excellent, Momo.

Momo: But I want it to be perfect, just like a native speaker.

Mr. Smith: But you know, English is spoken in many different countries, and the native speakers of each country have their own distinctive accent.

Momo: So you’re saying that there is no single model of perfect English pronunciation?

Mr. Smith: That’s right. And even within a country, like England or the United States, people speak with very different accents. So you should relax!

Momo: OK, I’ll stop worrying about perfect pronunciation and focus on enjoying speaking English.

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Lesson 153 文の中の小さな文：節① that 節（主語位置）

Inspector: I have some good news for you, Ms. Marlow. We are in the process of questioning a young man, who is the main suspect in your gallery theft.

Ms. Marlow: Who is he?

Inspector: I can’t tell you the name, but he seems to be an art student .

Ms. Marlow: So, have you found the missing Picasso painting?

Inspector: No, we haven’t located it yet. Actually, the suspect hasn’t given us much information yet, but that he is hiding something is plain to see.

Ms. Marlow: Well, I hope you find out where the Picasso is. It’s our gallery’s most valuable painting.

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Lesson 154 文の中の小さな文：節② that 節（リポート文・説明語句の位置）

Dad: Jenna, how long have you been dating Brian?

Jenna: Oh, about two years. Why?

Dad: Is he serious about you?

Jenna: He told me that he doesn’t want to lose me.

Dad: Well, that’s good to hear. He has a good job, doesn’t he?

Jenna: Yes, he just got a promotion.

Dad: Hmm. Maybe it’s about time that you two made a decision.

Jenna: You mean, like, about getting married?

Dad: Yes. Your mother and I will be happy if you talk it over with Brian. It might be the right time.

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PRACTICAL CHALLENGE! ～実践チャレンジ～

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。

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実はすでにあなたは優秀な歌手に目星をつけており、彼女もこの事務所で働きたいと言っているのですが、十分な給料を約束することが出来ないのが難点になっています。
事情を社長説明してください。

[英語で表現してみよう]

使用表現例
promising :　有望な
have in mind : 　目星をつけている、心当たりがある