Lesson 201 仮定法の心理

高校生のサムとマーサが兄弟の話をしています。

Sam: Hi, Martha. What are you watching on your smartphone?

Martha: This is a selfie movie I took of my sister and me.

Sam: Can I see? Oh, she looks like you.

Martha: Everyone says that. Do you have any brothers or sisters, Sam?

Sam: I have three brothers.

Martha: Three brothers! Wow, it must be tough for your parents.

Sam: I suppose so. They’re kind but strict.

Martha: I wish I had a brother.

Sam: Really? Why?

Martha: My friend Misuzu has a younger brother, and they have a great relationship.

Sam: You have a sister and get along well with her, right?

Martha: Yes, but I’d like a cool brother, too.

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Lesson 202 if 節を使った仮定法: 現在の状況について仮定法を使う①

テニス選手のエミコが、コーチと話をしています。

Emiko: My dream is to be a great tennis player like Naomi Osaka someday.

Corch: Well, you have a lot of talent, Emiko, but talent is not enough. If you practiced more, you would be a better player.

Emiko: I know that, but it’s hard to find the time to practice.

Corch: Nobody can become good without practicing, not even Naomi Osaka. Did you hear her interview yesterday?

Emiko: No. What did she say?

Corch: She said that while she is in training, she doesn’t eat her favorite dessert, green tea ice cream.

Emiko: Well, she has stronger willpower than me!

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Lesson 203 if 節を使った仮定法: 現在の状況について仮定法を使う②

週末にも外出しないジェフをカナが高尾山に誘いますが･･･。

Kana: How was your weekend, Jeff?

Jeff: Fine, I suppose. I just stayed at home.

Kana: Why don’t you venture out and see a bit more of Japan?

Jeff: I want to, but I don’t have a car. If I had a car, I could go to many places.

Kana: You don’t need a car. Just use public transportation.

Jeff: I guess I could do that. Can you recommend any good places?

Kana: Well… Next weekend, I’m going to Mt. Takao with some of my friends. Would you like to come with us?

Jeff: Next weekend? I’d love to, but I have to work.

Kana: You work too much, Jeff.

Jeff: I know, but I love my job.

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Lesson 204 if 仮定法を使ったフレーズ

アケミがライアンに別れ話を持ち出します。

Akane: This will be our last time together.

Ryan: What? What do you mean?

Akane: Ryan, we can’t go on like this. We fight all the time. It’s no fun anymore.

Ryan: OK, I’ve made a few mistakes. I know I’m not perfect. I promise I’ll change, Akemi.

Akane: You always say that. It’s too late, Ryan. We’re not right for each other. It’s time we said goodbye.

Ryan: Wait a minute. We can work things out. I’ll be better in the future.

Akane: No, let’s stop wasting our time. You’ll find a better partner, and so will I.

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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。

自分が主人公になったつもりで表現しましょう。

今日は日曜日。あなたの子どもたちがどこかへ連れて行って欲しいとせがみます。
でもあなたは仕事で時間がありません。このピンチを何とか切り抜けてください。
僕なら「ああ、そうしてあげることができたらいいのになぁ。もし時間があったら、君たちを動物園や、どこでも君たちが行きたい場所に連れて行ってあげられるのに。でも残念ながらやることがあるんだよ。来週まで待っていて、いい？」くらいでしょうか。

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wherever you want to go :　君たちが行きたい場所どこにでも