ラジオ英会話　Lesson 220 今週の Review

Jessica: Professor Peacock, that was a fascinating lecture.

Peacock: Oh, hi, Jessica. Thank you. I haven’t seen you recently.

Jessica: Yes, it has been a while. You’ve been busy, I know.

Peacock: Not really. Anyway, how did you like the videos in my lecture?

Jessica: The one of the Great Pyramid was amazing!

Peacock: Thank you. I never tire of visiting it.

Jessica: I just can’t get my head around the size of it.

Peacock: Yes. That ancient people built it is mind-boggling.

Jessica: It really is.

 

Q1: Which of the following is true?

A: Jessica and professor Peacock met last week.

B: Professor Peacock has been to the great pyramid before.

C: Jessica needs to go the head office.

正解は B: Professor Peacock has been to the great pyramid before.

 

Doris: Derek, I forgot to tell you. I bumped into Bill and we had coffee together.

Derek: Oh, really? How is he doing?

Doris: Fine. We talked a bit about your wanting to return to the band.

Derek: What? You told him that?

Doris: Yes, it’s the truth, isn’t it?

Derek: Doris, that was uncalled for. You shouldn’t have said that to him.

Doris: Sorry, but I was just being honest.

Derek: What did Bill say about that idea?

Doris: Well…

 

Q2: What did Derek not want Doris to tell Bill?

A: That he had coffee with Doris.

B: That he wans to go back to the band.

C: That he called Bill.

正解は B: That he wans to go back to the band.

 

Kelly: Today we have a very special guest. It’s my pleasure to welcome Bill Bungalow of the Desperate Rats.

Bill: Thank you for inviting me, Kelly.

Kelly: I’ve wanted to meet you for a long time. I really admire your music.

Bill: Thank you. I appreciate you saying that.

Kelly: Bill, the band started back in the 80s. How have you kept it going for so long?

Bill: Well, someone once said, “Stay hungry, stay foolish.” That’s the secret, I think.

Kelly: That’s a great motto!

 

Q3: What does Kelly think about Bill?

A: His music is wonderful.

B: His band is old fashioned.

C: He always looks hungry.

正解は A: His music is wonderful.

 

Helen: Gary, did you get our tickets already?

Gary: Yes, of course. I reserved them online. I got good seats for us.

Helen: Thanks! I’m so excited about this new movie about Atlantis.

Gary: I’m pretty thrilled too, actually. I mean, the script was written by Brendan Peacock.

Helen: The archaeology professor? I know he’s written a lot of books…but, a script? Wow!

Gary: I wonder if there really was a civilization called Atlantis.

Helen: Who knows? Maybe there was. Anyway, it’s going to be a lot of fun.

Gary: I can’t wait.

 

Q4: What will the two people do?

A: They’ll reserve seats for the movie.

B: They’ll go to a movie theater.

C: They’ll read Peacock’s books.

正解は B: They’ll go to a movie theater.

 

Why do you love your boyfriend so much?

 

Oh, I have many reasons. For one thing, I admire the way he works. He’s not necessarily successful, but he always gives 100% to his work.

 

For another, he always makes me feel heard. I was so lucky to find him.

 

You look so happy!

 

As you know, I’m a big fan of Red from HIROTO48. I finally got a ticket to their concert tomorrow.

 

I’m really looking forward to it. It’s going to be a lot of fun. I can’t wait!