③ She went to Singapore on business. She'll be back on Friday.
④ Our future depends on your decision.
⑤ What's on your mind?
*説明にはテキスト以外にも『一億人の英文法』から引用することがあります
Expressions in Action
1. I have lots of family photos on the wall.
2. I like working on the train.
like の目的語が「~すること(が)」のとき
動詞 -ing 形
to 不定詞
どちらも使える
動詞 -ing の方がリアルに出来事が展開する感触
3. I'd like to try this sweater on.
4. Keep on listening to Radio Eikaiwa.
5. I'll pick up a pizza on my way home.
6. My parents have a lovely house on the river.
7. Are you free on Saturday?
8. Turn the TV on. I want to catch the weather forecast.
catch「(番組などを)見る」
catch の代わりに watch でも可
9. Do you think I should go on a diet?
10. You can always count on me.
11. This movie is based on a real-life story.
12. Hey, I didn't do it on purpose.
13. Her tennis coach has a positive influence on her.
14. The pressure is beginning to tell on him.
(そのプレッシャーが彼に悪影響を及ぼし始めている)
15. Let's concentrate on improving our sales record.
そういえば
今月(2023年)の Lesson 82 では
Cynthia に新曲を
「1970年代のディスコソングのようだ」
と言われた Bill が
That was on purpose.
とムッとして返してましたよね(笑)
My Takeaway
最後は Say It in English から!
- How can I improve my English?
- Why don't you try Radio Eikaiwa? It's on from Monday through Friday every week on NHK Radio 2. If you keep on listening to it, your English will get a lot better.