どうも。
さっそく行きます。
OPENING
Rosa: Hey, everyone. This is Akino Rosa. It's time for revenge. 復讐回です｡
David: And I'm David Evans. All right guys, it's time for the review!
Lesson 200 REVIEW
LISTENING CHALLENGE
MONDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: Why is Mr. Smith dressed formally today?
Choices are:
A. Because it is the beginning of the year.
B. Because he will attend a ceremony.
C. Because he will meet a person from Vienna.
Here we go.
Mr. Smith: Good morning, Ms. Jetz.
Ms. Jetz: Good morning, Mr. Smith. Formal today, aren't we?
Mr. Smith: Yes, I like to be formal at the beginning of the year.
Ms. Jetz: Ah, yes. You're a very proper person, I know.
Mr. Smith: I try to be.
Ms. Jetz: So, I've been dying to ask you. How was Vienna?
Mr. Smith: I didn't go to Vienna.
Ms. Jetz: What? I told you to go!
Mr. Smith: I'm having second thoughts about going, actually.
Ms. Jetz: Why? What's the problem?
Mr. Smith: It doesn't feel right.
The answer is A. Because it is the beginning of the year.
TUESDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: Which of the following is not usually done at the woman's company?
Choices are:
A. Making a special place.
B. Changing an apartment for a potential buyer.
C. Hesitating.
Listen up.
Barbara: So, Hiroki. As you can see, they made the closet wider.
Hiroki: Wow, it's great! It's much bigger now.
Barbara: Yes, but I want you to know that this was a special case. Usually, we don't do this.
Hiroki: You mean, changing the apartment for a potential buyer?
Barbara: Yes, it's extremely rare. So, it's time for your decision. Don't hesitate.
Hiroki: Okay…. I'll take it!
Barbara: Very good. You know what they say. "He who hesitates is lost."
Hiroki: I hadn't heard that before.
Barbara: Well, it's true.
The answer is B. Changing an apartment for a potential buyer.
WEDNESDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: Why is the man worried?
Choices are:
A. His curry doesn't taste right.
B. He has no appetite.
C. He doesn't understand what the letter says.
Listen carefully.
Deepak: So, Barbara, this time you've finished all your curry.
Barbara: Yes, it was sublime.
Deepak: I'm glad to see you've got your appetite back.
Barbara: Yes, I'm back to my normal self.
Deepak: Speaking of losing one's appetite, now I'm worried about something.
Barbara: What's wrong?
Deepak: Well, I got this letter from the city government. What should I do?
Barbara: Can I see it?
Deepak: Sure. I'm confused by it.
Barbara: It's something about taxes, but my Japanese isn't that good, so I can't say for sure. You should go to the government office directly.
The answer is C. He doesn't understand what the letter says.
THURSDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: Which of the following is true?
Choices are:
A. Hiroki has got signed the contract yet.
B. Hiroki left his company.
C. Hiroki's income will go down.
Here we go!
Hiroko: Hiroki, welcome back. I had a feeling you'd be here today.
Hiroki: How did you know that?
Hiroko: I've been doing this work for many years. I know.
Hiroki: Interesting. Well, I need your advice again.
Hiroko: Sit down. Please, go ahead.
Hiroki: Well, I signed a contract to buy a new condominium.
Hiroko: But now you're having second thoughts, right?
Hiroki: Yes, exactly. Today my company told me they're reducing my bonus! I have no idea what to do now.
Hiroko: That's not surprising.
The answer is C. Hiroki's income will go down.
SAY IT IN ENGLISH!
Situation 1:
結婚を間近に控えたあなた｡「式の日取りは決めた?」とたずねる友人に、結婚を考え直していることを伝えてください｡
例えば
実は彼との結婚を考え直しているところなの｡昨日初めて彼のところに行って、カップの中に2本歯ブラシを見つけたの｡彼、浮気しているにちがいないわ｡
など
[ヒント]…を裏切って浮気する cheat on
[解答例]
A: Have you set the date for your wedding?
B: Actually, I'm having second thoughts about marrying him. I went to his place yesterday for the first time and found two toothbrushes in a cup. He must be cheating on me.
[解説]
Actually, I'm having second thoughts about marrying him. I went to his place yesterday for the first time and found two toothbrushes in a cup.
have second thoughts aboutは、「～について考え直す」｡躊躇を表す表現でした｡
marrying himは、marrying with himとしないようにしましょう｡
He must be cheating on me.
mustは「～にちがいない」｡
cheatは「だます」｡onが相手への圧力・被害を感じさせます｡
Situation 2:
初めてあなたの家に来た婚約者が浮気を疑っているようです｡「大丈夫ですか?」と心配する友人にアドバイスを求めてください｡
例えば
いや｡僕の婚約者が昨日僕のところに来たんだ｡僕たちはとても幸せだったけど、彼女が2本の歯ブラシを見た途端、様子が変になっちゃって｡僕はいつもひげそりの刃を掃除するのに古い歯ブラシを残しているんだ｡どうすればいいと思う?
など
[ヒント] 様子が変になる・おかしな振る舞いをする act funny / ひげそり shaver
[解答例]
A: You look down. Everything okay?
B: No. My fiancée came over yesterday. We were so happy, but as soon as she saw my two toothbrushes, she started acting funny. I always keep an old toothbrush to clean the blades of my shaver. What do you think I should do?
[解説]
No. My fiancée came over yesterday. We were so happy, but as soon as she saw my two toothbrushes, she started acting funny.
as soon asは「～するとすぐに」｡
start ～は「～し始める」｡
I always keep an old toothbrush to clean the blades of my shaver. What do you think I should do?
to clean以下は目的を表すto不定詞｡
What do you think I should do?は、途方に暮れてアドバイスを求める際に使うフレーズ｡ 文末のdoの目的語が空所で、whatの疑問のターゲット｡「何をするべきだと思いますか?」となっています｡
ENDING
大西: 今日のレッスンはいかがでしたか?引き続き頑張って行きましょう｡
Rosa: Be sure to tune in next time.
David: Keep doing your best and keep speaking all you can.
大西: 今日のレッスンはいかがでしたか?引き続き頑張って行きましょう｡
ろーざ: 次も必ず聴いてくださいね。
デビッド: これからも頑張ってどんどん話しまくってくださいね。
オープニング、It's time for revenge.と聞いて「え？なんで？ああ、復讐→復習ね」と、あまりにも今更なオチになぜか引っかかってしまった私です。