どうも。
さっそく行きます。
OPENING
大西: さあ4月の最終レッスン、レビュー回ですね。がんばっていきましょう。
Rosa: Hey everyone. This is Akino Rosa. Welcome back. It's time for the review.
David: That's right everyone. It's time to bring it together with the review. I'm David Evans.
Lesson 20 REVIEW
LISTENING CHALLENGE
MONDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: Why do Aki and Brendan always avoid meat on Fridays?
Choices are:
A. Because they can buy fish cheaper on Fridays.
B. Because vinegar cures the week's fatigue.
C. Because Brendan's parents used to do so.
Peacock: Ta-dah! So, Aki, this is my classic fish and chips. Enjoy.
Aki: Wow, it looks amazing!
Peacock: Try a little vinegar on it. It adds a kick.
Aki: Mmm. Oh, this is the best fish and chips I've ever had.
Peacock: I'm happy you like it.
Aki: It's wonderful! You know Brendan, I've noticed something.
Peacock: What's that?
Aki: We always eat fish on Fridays.
Peacock: Ah, true. I don't eat meat on Fridays.
Aki: Is it because of religious reasons?
Peacock: Well, I'm not religious, but my parents had that tradition.
The answer is C. Because Brendan's parents used to do so.
TUESDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: Which of the following is true?
Choices are:
A. Dr. Stein asks Jeannie to make breakfast.
B. Dr. Stein likes sunny-side up eggs.
C. Jeannie is crying because Dr. Stein is sad.
Jeannie: Good morning, Dr. Stein. How are you feeling today?
Stein: Good morning, Jeannie! I feel great.
Jeannie: That's good to hear. Are you hungry? I have brought you breakfast.
Stein: Did you make that breakfast yourself?
Jeannie: Yes, buttered toast and eggs, sunny-side up. Are they to your liking?
Stein: Oh, Jeannie, yes, they are! I think I'm going to cry.
Jeannie: Don't cry, Doctor. Aren't you happy?
Stein: Yes. I'm so happy I want to cry.
Jeannie: Humans cry when they are happy?
Stein: We do indeed.
The answer is B. Dr. Stein likes sunny-side up eggs.
WEDNESDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: What did the woman give to Mr. Emori?
Choices are:
A. Medicine.
B. The restaurant menu.
C. The survey form.
Cindy: Mr. Emori, are you okay?
Mr. Emori: I think I'm a little carsick.
Cindy: Here, try this.
Mr. Emori: What do you have there?
Cindy: It's medicine for motion sickness. Take it with some water.
Mr. Emori: Thank you, Cindy. You're very kind.
Cindy: No problem. So, did you complete the survey form? What did you choose as your favorite place on the tour?
Mr. Emori: I chose the restaurant where we had lunch. The food was delicious.
Cindy: I chose Mitsumine Shrine. I want to see it again.
Mr. Emori: I couldn't agree more. Oh, this medicine is great. I feel better already.
Cindy: That's good to hear.
The answer is A. Medicine.
THURSDAY'S DIALOGUE
Question: What does the man want Helen to do?
Choices are:
A. Read a Russian novel.
B. Give him back his Desperate Rats' CD.
C. Listen to Live at Melon-kan again.
Gary: Hey, Helen. Are you reading another long Russian novel?
Helen: No, I'm listening to music.
Gary: Oh, I thought you liked to read books on your tablet.
Helen: I do, but now I'm in a music-listening phase.
Gary: Yeah, I get those too. By the way, can you give me back the CD you borrowed?
Helen: Oh, you mean the Desperate Rats one?
Gary: Yeah, "Live at Melon-kan". It's their best album.
Helen: In your opinion.
Gary: In many people's opinion.
The answer is B. Give him back his Desperate Rats' CD.
SAY IT IN ENGLISH!
Situation 1:
あなたは人気観光地となっているお寺の警備員。拝観ルートから離れた観光客が、寺務所に間違って入ろうとしています。注意してください。
例えば
こんにちは。ここに入ってはなりません。このエリアは立ち入り禁止です。道がわからなければあそこの建物に行ってください。地図をもらえますよ。
など
[ヒント] 立ち入り禁止の off-limits
[解答例]
A: Hi. Can we go this way?
B: Hi there. You may not enter here. This area is off-limits. If you're lost, please go to the building over there. You can get a map.
[解説]
Hi there. You may not enter here. This area is off-limits.
may notは「公的な禁止」を表す助動詞表現。英語では助動詞もnotも動詞の前に置かれますよ。「あなたはしてはいけない」をまず意識してください。
If you're lost, please go to the building over there. You can get a map.
lostは「道に迷った・迷子になった」。
Situation 2:
自分の英語力に自信をなくしていた友人が、英語学習に目覚めました。「いい英語学習番組はない?」と聞かれたあなたは、「ラジオ英会話」をすすめます。
例えば
「ラジオ英会話」って聞いたことがある?それは私がこれまでやってみた中で、いちばんいい番組です。聞きながら練習を続けてごらん、そうすればいつの間にか英語が上達します。
など
[ヒント] ～し続ける keep on / 上達する、よくなる improve / いつの間にか、知らないうちに before you know it
[解答例]
A: Can you recommend a good English learning program?
B: Have you ever heard of Radio Eikaiwa? That's the best program I've ever tried. Keep on practicing as you listen to it, and your English will improve before you know it.
[解説]
Have you ever heard of Radio Eikaiwa?
Have you ever? は「経験」を尋ねる現在完了形の定型文。疑問文ですから練習の際は「知りたい！・教えて！」の意識を大切にしてください。
That's the best program I've ever tried. Keep on practicing as you listen to it, and your English will improve before you know it.
I've ever triedはtried の後ろに空所がある関係代名詞節。「私はこれまで～を試したことがある」をthe best programと組み合わせ「私がこれまで試したことがあるいちばんいい番組」となります。
文全体は命令あるいは指示 + and、つまり「～しなさい、そうすれば」の形。
ENDING
Onishi: Hey guys. I assure that Radio Eikaiwa will improve our listeners' English.
David and Rosa: Yes!
大西: さあ、力強い返答が返ってきましたね。皆さん、来月もぜひよろしくお願いいたします。それでは、今回はこの辺で。