L170 今週のReview
Review~♪
Right. Short and sweet.
Wonderful opening, Rosa.
That’s right. Review! This is Chris Mcvay.
LISTENING CHALLENGE
Question : What does the woman want to do?
a. To play a game of Shogi.
b. To clean the room perfectly.
c. To read some old magazines.
Question : What will David and Naoko do?
a. They’ll ask Liz to be more efficient.
b. They’ll hand Liz a report.
c. They’ll cheer Liz up.
Question : Where will the couple have dinner?
a. At home.
b. At a restaurant they know well.
c. At a new restaurant.
Question : Which of the following is true?
a. Roxy doesn’t need to go to work.
b. Roxy works at a dental clinic.
c. Roxy quit her job.
PRACTICAL CHALLENGE
Okay, guys.
So, remember to imagine the situation in your head.
Feel free to add your own details that are not mentioned
in the challenge.
Well, you know, guys.
We have two ears but only one mouth.
That shows the importance of listening.
So, listen really carefully to the example sentences and then
try and catch the native speakers’ rhythm.
And that’s how you can practice better.
恋人と大喧嘩したあなた。
デートはすっぽかされ、相手は「忙しかった」の一点張り。。
Simple Answer
Friend – Are you okay?
You – I’m feeling a little down because I had a big argument with my boyfriend.
We planned to eat out at a nice restaurant, but he didn’t show up.
I phoned him, but he just said he was busy. That’s a bit off, isn’t it?
feel down 落ち込む ※down=精神が落ち込んでいる様子
have a big argument 大ゲンカする
planned to- ～をする計画を立てた ※planとto不定詞◎
eat out 外食する
show up 現れる
That’s a bit off 当然期待していたことからoff(離れる) → ひどい
Advanced answer
You – I’m feeling rather down, to be honest. I had a big fight with my girlfriend.
I promised to take her out last Saturday, but I went to a soccer match with some friends instead.
I haven’t found a way to make up. I’m so depressed that I’ve even taken time off work.
rather かなり
promise ※未来指向の動詞 「これから」のto不定詞と◎
take – out ーを連れ出す
instead 代わりに
make up 仲直りをする ※カジュアルな表現 二人の間に空けてしまった穴をupする=埋める
depress 気落ちさせる ※de(下に) press(押す) 下=活力がない、元気がない
take time off work 仕事を休む ※仕事から時間をtake(奪う)イメージ。仕事から時間がoff(離れる)
Have you ever been stood up?
待ちぼうけしたことある？
Actually, I haven’t. How about you, Rosa?
Actually, I have.
This was quite a few years ago. But one time,
I was supposed to meet with a guy at the station for our date.
He didn’t show up. And I was waiting there forever.
When I finally reached him, he said he fell asleep.
What? But, you forgave him, right?
You must be kidding! That was a fatal mistake.
Oops! He is history.
おまけ：独学で英語を勉強しているまねこが使っている英語学習本
オドロキモモノキ英語発音
まねこはこれで 日本語イングリッシュ を矯正しました！
英単語の語源図鑑 / 続 英単語の語源図鑑
単語の語源をすると、「イメージで覚える」事ができるます！
新しい単語も「こんな意味かな？」と考える事ができるようになりました。
オススメの英語学習BOOK達です！
