職員室で、スミス先生と音楽教師のジェッツ先生との音楽談義です。
Hi, Mr. Smith. How was the concert on Saturday?
It was kind of a disaster, actually.
Was the performance that bad? It was Brahms’ Fourth Symphony, right?
Yes. The performance was fine, but I had uncontrollable bouts of coughing. I tried not to cough, but I just couldn’t stop.
Well, those things happen. You should try going to a different kind of concert.
What kind?
A Desperate Rats rock concert. Nobody will hear you cough.
会社から新しいタブレットを支給されたウィルが、リコに話しかけています。
Riko, have you used your new tablet computer?
Yes, it’s so convenient and saves a lot of time for many tasks.
Really? It’s kind of hard to use.
Not everybody is happy about these new devices.
I’m one of those people. I prefer to use a pen and paper for certain things.
Come on, Will. We’re living in the 21st century!
OK, I’ll try it, but can you give me a hand?
Of course.
福岡への出張を終えたマナブが同僚のキャサリンと話しています。
Manabu how was the business trip to Fukuoka?
It was great. I have some small presents for you and the others.
Thanks. I bet you ate well. Fukuoka is a food paradise, right?
It sure is. The sashimi was delicious. We ate at some good places.
How was the hotel?
It was just OK. The bed wasn’t very comfortable. I couldn’t sleep well.
Well, the company’s accommodation budget is not so generous nowadays.
社会学のリポートを書いているギャリーが、ヘレンにとんでもないことを言い出します。
Are you still working on your sociology paper, Gary?
Yes, but I’m having trouble with it, so I’ll never make the deadline.
When is the deadline？
Tomorrow afternoon.
Oh, so soon.
Yes. I’ve seen a paper online on exactly the same topic, so I can just copy that.
I don’t think that’s a good idea. You could get into big trouble.
I’m only joking. I would never do such a thing!
Good. You had me worried.
金曜日のSAY IT ENGLISH
①表現例
Are you genius?
Not at all. I became fluent not because I’m a language genius, but because I practiced a lot.
You too can be as fluent as me if you try hard. Don’t forget to listen to Radio Eikaiwa, OK?
②表現例
It’s sad to retire, right?
Well, not everybody feels the same way as you do.
For me, retirement opens the door to a whole new world. I have many plans.
ラジオ英会話2021
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