ラジオ英会話　Lesson 195 今週の Review

Jessica: Professor Peacock, allow me to apologize. I didn’t mean to disrupt your lecture.

Peacock: No, no, I think you actually helped by waking up the students!

Jessica: It’s so embarrassing. I shouldn’t have reacted like that.

Peacock: But may I ask, Jessica, what made you scream?

Jessica: Well, there was a monkey in the window next to you.

Peacock: A monkey? In Oxford?

Jessica: Yes, it must have been the one that escaped from the zoo.

Peacock: Well, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle!

 

Q1: Why did Jessica scream during the lecture?

A: Because the lecture was boring.

B: Because she wanted to wake up the students.

C: Because she saw a monkey.

正解は C: Because she saw a monkey.

 

Angie: …And we’re back with today’s special guest – Bill Bungalow of the Desperate Rats! Welcome to the program.

Bill: Thank you, Angie. It’s a pleasure to be here.

Angie: Wow, I’m getting goose bumps. I’ve been a huge fan of the Desperate Rats for decades.

Bill: Cool. Out of curiosity, which song do you like the most?

Angie: That’s a tough question. You have so many great songs. But if I have to choose… “Marlborough Fair.” Yes.

Bill: That’s my favorite too!

 

Q2: Which of following is true?

A: The woman doesn’t know much about the band’s songs.

B: Bill is curious about the woman.

C: Bill and the woman like the same song.

正解は C: Bill and the woman like the same song.

 

Andrew: That was certainly the most delicious vegan ramen I’ve ever had.

Carolyn: Really?

Andrew: Actually, it’s the only vegan ramen I’ve ever had. Very tasty.

Carolyn: Yes, there aren’t too many of these kinds of shops in this town.

Andrew: I’m glad I found it.

Carolyn: Me too. Would you like a kaedama now? It’s an additional 100 yen, however.

Andrew: Sorry, what did you say?

Carolyn: Oh, kaedama means “an extra helping of noodles.”

Andrew: No, thank you. That was plenty for me.

 

Q3: How was the ramen?

A: The ramen tasted good, and the portion was just right.

B: The ramen tasted good, but the portion was too small.

C: The ramen didn’t taste good, but the portion was just right.

正解は A: The ramen tasted good, and the portion was just right.

portion=（食べ物の）一人前
ご飯は大盛りでお願いします。I’d like a large portion please.

 

Peacock: Hello, Peacock speaking.

Sarah: Professor Brendan Peacock?

Peacock: Yes?

Sarah: This is Detective Sarah Tomlinson with the City of London Police. There has been a development in your case.

Peacock: You mean the break-in at my office last year?

Sarah: Yes, sir. We’ve located the stolen artifacts.

Peacock: Where were they found?

Sarah: In an apartment in the East End of London, sir.

Peacock: Who do you think is behind all this?

Sarah: We have some leads, sir. We’re investigating them right now.

Peacock: Thank you.

 

Q4: Why did the police call professor Peacock?

A: Because someone broke into his house.

B: Because they found his stollen artifacts.

C: Because they wanted him to go to London.

正解は B: Because they found his stollen artifacts.

 

I’ve decided to quit.

 

Hey, what made you think of doing such a thing? I guess it’s because the boss keeps complaining about your performance.

 

I’ll see what I can do for you.

 

So you have quite a crush on Emily, right?

 

Yes. What kind of guy do you think she wants to marry?

 

Don’t you think I am her Mr. Right?