ラジオ英会話　Lesson 020 今週の Review

Mr. Morikawa: Felicia, you’ve been doing a great job on the ads.

Felicia: Thank you, Mr. Morikawa. I enjoy working with Yuriko. She has more experience than I do.

Mr. Morikawa: That’s true, but you have a lot of fresh ideas.

Felicia: Well, I have a younger perspective on things, maybe.

Mr. Morikawa: Exactly. That’s why I am putting you in charge of the advertising department.

Felicia: Me? But what about Yuriko? She is my manager.

Mr. Morikawa: I’m afraid she has decided to quit.

Felicia: Really?

Q1: Why was Felicia chosen to be in charge of the advertising department?

A: Because she enjoys working with Yuriko.

B: Because she has a younger perspective on things.

C: Because she needs more experience.

正解は B: Because she has a younger perspective on things.

 

Yuriko: So, Mr. Morikawa, how did Felicia react to the news of me leaving the company?

Mr. Morikawa: She was very surprised, of course.

Yuriko: I’m sure she will do a great job as head of the advertising department.

Mr. Morikawa: Well, it will be a challenge, but she can do it.

Yuriko: It’s tough leaving this company. I’ve been working here for over 20 years.

Mr. Morikawa: You’ve contributed a lot, Yuriko. We will miss you.

Yuriko: I’ll miss everybody, too.

 

Q2: Which of the following is true?

A: Felicia will work with Yuriko.

B: Morikawa will be the head of the advertising department.

C: Yuriko is leaving the company.

正解は C: Yuriko is leaving the company.

 

Casper: Excuse me, I have a problem. I left my wallet in the train.

Station staff: Are you sure it’s in the train?

Casper: Yes, I used my train card to enter the gate. It’s always in my wallet. It must have fallen out of my pocket onto the seat.

Station staff: OK, would you please fill out this lost-and-found form?

Casper: Certainly.

Station staff: If it’s brought to the station office, we will contact you.

Casper: Thank you.

 

Q3: What is Casper’s problem?

A: He can’t find his wallet.

B: Someone used his train card.

C: He missed his station.

正解は A: He can’t find his wallet.

 

Tour guide: I hope you enjoyed the traditional Aomori seafood lunch today.

Johann: Yes, those were the best scallops I’ve ever had!

Tour guide: Soon we will stop at our main destination: Hirosaki Castle.

Johann: Is this the place that has the cherry trees in full bloom?

Tour guide: Yes, exactly. This is one of the most famous spots to enjoy Sakura in Japan. You will have two hours to look around. Don’t leave your valuable unattended.

Johann: Thanks for reminding me. I almost forgot my camera.

 

Q4: Why did the man thank the woman?

A: Because she enjoyed the seafood lunch.

B: Because she took him to her favorite place.

C: Because thanks to her, he didn’t forget his camera.

正解は C: Because thanks to her, he didn’t forget his camera.

 

Romantic night, is’t it?

 

Thank you for always putting me before work. I love you.

 

It’s difficult to put my feelings into words, so I’ll sing you a love song instead.

 

I’m sorry, but she’s away from her desk.

 

May I leave a message for Helen, then?

 

I’m afraid I’m going to be late for the meeting because I left my bag in the train, and I have to contact the Lost-and-Found.