K: Takuma, it's time for bed. We have an early flight tomorrow.

 

T: OK.Give me a few minutes.

 

K: Aren't you sleepy? Watching videoes for long hours isn't good for your eyes.

 

T: I know,but I want to check out more ramen shops.

K: Is that what you're watching?

T: Yes, I'm looking forward to eating real ramen shops.

 

K: Me too. Ramen is too expensive here in the States.

 

T: Exactly.Man, all the foreign tourists making these videos know good places in Japan.

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Target Forms

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1.  待つことは難しい ⇒ Waiting is difficult.  

2.  泳ぐのは楽しい ⇒ Swimming is fun.

3.  友人を作るのは簡単ではありません ⇒ Making friends is not easy.

 


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Grammar in Action

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1. ジョギングは健康にいい

  ⇒Jogging is good for your health. 

2. おにぎりを作るのは簡単です。私が教えてあげましょう

  ⇒Making onigiri is simple. I'll teach you.


3. フォークでご飯を食べるのは大変です。スプーンを使ってもよろしいでしょうか?

  ⇒Eating rice with a fork is tough. May I use a spoon?