どうも。
さっそく行きます。
OPENING
Rosa: Hey, everyone. This is Akino Rosa. Thanks for joining us for Friday's lesson.
David: And I'm David Evans. Let's enjoy the review together.
Lesson 210 REVIEW
LISTENING CHALLENGE
MONDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: What is the problem with the woman's bag?
Choices are:
A. The bag looks different from the picture on the website.
B. She bought the bag at the wrong price.
C. The handles of the bag fell off.
Here we go.
Alexis: Caspar, what do you think of this bag? Give me your honest opinion of it.
Caspar: Honestly…it looks kind of cheap.
Alexis: Exactly. But look at the picture of it on their website.
Caspar: That picture makes it look expensive!
Alexis: I bought it online from these guys.
Caspar: They should be ashamed of themselves!
Alexis: I agree. I'm ashamed of myself for falling for that trick.
Caspar: Why don't you ask for a refund?
Alexis: They're very sneaky. It says they don't do refunds. All sales are final.
Caspar: What?!
The answer is A. The bag looks different from the picture on the website.
TUESDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: What did Deepak learn he needs to do?
Choices are:
A. Go to the city office again.
B. Pay tax.
C. Do weight training.
Listen up.
Barbara: So, Deepak, you were worried about your taxes. Did you go to the city office?
Deepak: Yes, I did. I found out I don't have to pay much.
Barbara: That's good news!
Deepak: Yes, it's a huge weight off my shoulders. I thought I would have to pay more.
Barbara: You should hire an accountant.
Deepak: I've been thinking about that for a while. Do you know anybody good?
Barbara: I can ask around.
Deepak: You're always so helpful, Barbara.
Barbara: Well, I do what I can.
The answer is B. Pay tax.
WEDNESDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: Which of the following is true?
Choices are:
A. Derek is considering rejoining the band.
B. Derek is worried Cynthia feels blue.
C. Cynthia and Derek met recently.
Listen carefully.
Cynthia: Hello?
Derek: Hi, Cynthia. It's Derek. Sorry to call you so out of the blue.
Cynthia: No problem, Derek. How have you been?
Derek: Fine, but I've been bored. I was thinking about returning to the band.
Cynthia: Um, I have to tell you something. I'm no longer the manager for the Desperate Rats.
Derek: What happened?
Cynthia: I quit. I've decided to become a teacher.
Derek: Wow, I had no idea.
Cynthia: That's what Bill said too. Things are still up in the air, though.
The answer is A. Derek is considering rejoining the band.
THURSDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: What does Doug think about Shiho's idea?
Choices are:
A. He likes it, but he thinks they need more origami paper.
B. He thinks that it takes too much effort.
C. He thinks the guests would prefer a crane machine.
Here we go!
Doug: Shiho! I'm back. I got the origami paper. Is this the right kind?
Shiho: That's perfect, Doug. Thank you!
Doug: This paper is kind of expensive. Are you sure you need 100 sheets?
Shiho: Yes, I want to make at least 100 origami cranes for our eco-tour guests.
Doug: Why bother? It's not worth the effort.
Shiho: It's not that hard, Doug. People will love it.
Doug: Well, I wish I could help you, Shiho, but I'm no good at that kind of stuff.
Shiho: That's okay. I enjoy it.
The answer is B. He thinks that it takes too much effort.
SAY IT IN ENGLISH!
Situation 1:
友人があなたの元カレについて教えてくれました。彼がヘレンをデートに誘ったそうです。別れたあともしつこかったので、あなたはホッとしています。応答してください。
例えば
それ本当?ホッとしたわ!別れたあとでさえ、彼は毎日私に電話してきて、うんざりしていたの。肩から大きな荷が下りた気持ち! やっとリラックスできるわ。
など
[ヒント] (カップルなどが)別れる break up
[解答例]
A: It looks like your ex asked Helen out.
B: Really? What a relief! Even after we broke up, he kept calling me every day, and it made me sick. That's a huge weight off my shoulders! I can finally relax.
[解説]
Really? What a relief! Even after we broke up, he kept calling me every day, and it made me sick.
What a relief! は、ホッとした感情を述べる定型表現
made me sick は 「私をうんざりさせた」。目的語説明型で「me = sick という状況を作った」ということ。
That's a huge weight off my shoulders! I can finally relax.
どちらの文もレッスン207で学びましたね。できましたか?
Situation 2:
新調したジャケットで会社に行くと、同僚が褒めてくれます。でも実は午前中大失敗していたのでした。同僚に事情を話してください。
例えば
ああ、ありがとう。実は今朝ひどい失敗をしてね。それについてた大きな値札を取るのを忘れて、大切な顧客に会いに行ったんだ。その人は大笑い。とっても恥ずかしかったよ!
など
[ヒント] 値札 price tag
[解答例]
A: That's a nice jacket you're wearing.
B: Oh, thanks. Actually, I made a terrible mistake this morning. I forgot to remove the big price tag from it and went to meet an important client. The guy was laughing so hard. It was so embarrassing!
[解説]
Oh, thanks. Actually, I made a terrible mistake this morning. I forgot to remove the big price tag from it and went to meet an important client. The guy was laughing so hard.
actuallyは、相手にとって予想外の内容を伝えるときにしばしば使われる表現
removeは「(元の場所から)取り除く・除去する」
It was so embarrassing!
embarrassingは恥ずかしく思わせる物事を形容する表現でしたね。
ちなみにI was so embarrassed!でもOKですよ。
ENDING
Onishi: Hey David. Is that a new sweater you're wearing?
David: Oh, yeah, it is. How did you know?
Rosa: Uh, you seem to have a tag still on it.
David: Oh, no. Not again. Oh!
大西: ねえ、デビッド。今着てるの、それって新しいセーターかい？
デビッド: ああ、そう。そうなんだ。どうしてわかったの?
ろーざ: ええと、タグがまだついてるみたいなんだけど…
デビッド: えっ？そんな。勘弁してよ、もう！