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＜ストーリー＞

Alice is a versatile artist. She can paint beautiful landscapes, reate intricate sculptures, and even play the piano like a professional.

Her artwork amazes everyone in her small town, and she's known for her diverse skill set.

Questions:

1. What are some of the artistic skills that Alice possesses?

2. Can Alice play the piano well?

3. What is Alice known for?

Episode ＃17 の 表現と例文

★jump on the bandwagon

The phrase "jump on the bandwagon" means to join a popular trend, activity, or movement because it is currently popular or widely accepted, rather than because one genuinely believes in or supports it. It implies following the crowd or conforming to popular opinion.

："jump on the bandwagon"（時流に乗る）とは、純粋にそれを信じたり支持したりするのではなく、今流行っている、又は広く受け入れられているという理由で、人気のあるトレンドや活動、運動に参加することを意味します。群衆に従う、又は大衆の意見に合わせることを意味します。

（今回、体調不良のため、日本語の音声は割愛させていただいております。）

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【リスニング問題に挑戦！】

日常会話などでよく使われる句動詞や表現などを使った短いストーリー。

まずは、スクリプトを見ないで聴いてみて、質問に答えられるか、挑戦してくださいね！

＜ストーリー＞

Samantha attended a marketing seminar last week.

The seminar was held at a local hotel and focused on digital marketing strategies.

She learned about social media advertising, email marketing, and search engine optimization during the event.

Samantha found the seminar informative and hopes to apply the knowledge she gained to her job.

1. Where was the seminar held?

2. What was the main topic of the seminar?

3. What were some of the topics Samantha learned about during the seminar?

【リスニング問題に挑戦！】

日常会話などでよく使われる句動詞や表現などを使った短いストーリー。

まずは、スクリプトを見ないで聴いてみて、質問に答えられるか、挑戦してくださいね！

＜ストーリー＞

Yesterday, while I was walking in the park, I happened to come across an old friend from high school I hadn't seen in years.

It was a pleasant surprise!

We spent some time catching up and reminiscing about our

school days.

During our conversation, I came across an interesting job opportunity that she mentioned.

She works for a big insurance company and suggested that I apply for a position there.

I thanked her for the tip and promised to keep in touch.

It was nice seeing my friend again, but it would be fantastic if that chance encounter led to a new job!

2. What did they reminisce about?

3. What kind of company does the friend work for?

Episode ＃16 の 表現と例文

★assess

The verb "assess" means to evaluate or judge the quality, value, or nature of something. It involves making a careful examination or analysis to form an opinion or make a decision.

：動詞の "assess "は、何かの質、価値、性質を評価したり判断したりすることを意味します。意見を述べたり決断を下すために、注意深く調べたり分析したりすることを含みます。

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【リスニング問題に挑戦！】

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まずは、スクリプトを見ないで聴いてみて、質問に答えられるか、挑戦してくださいね！

＜ストーリー＞

Maria works at Java Hut, a small cafe in the heart of the city.

Every day, she serves coffee and pastries to the regular customers who visit. One day, a new customer named James came in and ordered a cappuccino.

He loved it, but he had one small piece of feedback for Maria: he wished the drink was a bit hotter.

Maria appreciated his feedback and promised to make it hotter next time.

James was delighted with her response and became a loyal Java Hut customer.

1. 　Where does Maria work?

2. 　What did James order at the cafe?

3. 　What was James's feedback about his order?

Episode ＃15 の 表現と例文

★chime

To chime means to produce a sound, often a ringing or resonant sound, like that of bells or other musical instruments. More recently, it is used to denote the sounds made by mobile phones to alert the user to calls or messages.

："chime" とは、音を出すことを意味し、主に鐘や楽器のような鳴り響く音を出すことを意味します。 最近では、携帯電話の着信音やメッセージ音に対しても使われます。

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【リスニング問題に挑戦！】

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まずは、スクリプトを見ないで聴いてみて、質問に答えられるか、挑戦してくださいね！

＜ストーリー＞

To celebrate the anniversary of the founding of their town, two talented artists, Kira and William, decided to work together in collaboration.

They painted a beautiful mural on the side of the local library, depicting the town's rich history.

The townspeople were amazed by their teamwork, and the mural became a source of pride for the community.

Questions:

1. What did Kira and William collaborate on?

2. Where did they paint the mural?

3. How did the townspeople feel about the mural?

Episode ＃14 の 表現と例文

★take it with a grain of salt

The idiom "take it with a grain of salt" means to be skeptical or cautious about accepting something as completely true or accurate. It suggests that one should not believe or trust something entirely and instead should approach it with a degree of skepticism or doubt.

：“take it with a grain of salt” というイディオムは、何かを100％真実として受け入れることに懐疑的であったり、慎重であったりすることを意味します。何かを全面的に信用せずに、ある程度の懐疑心や疑念を持ってそれに接するべきであることを示唆するイディオムです。

【リスニング問題に挑戦！】

日常会話などでよく使われる句動詞や表現などを使った短いストーリー。

まずは、スクリプトを見ないで聴いてみて、質問に答えられるか、挑戦してくださいね！

＜ストーリー＞

Samantha works at an innovative tech company.

She enjoys her job because they constantly develop interesting new products.

One day, her team created a unique smartphone with advanced features.

It had a holographic display and a built-in AI assistant.

Samantha was proud to be a part of such an inventive team.

Questions:

1. Where does Samantha work?

2. What does she enjoy about her job?

3. What innovative features did the smartphone her team created have?