Episode ＃13 の 表現と例文

★have second thoughts

The idiom "have second thoughts" means to reconsider a decision or have doubts about something you previously agreed to or were sure about. It implies a change of mind or a hesitation in sticking with your initial choice.

：“have second thoughts"というイディオムは、以前同意したことや確信していたことについて、その決定を考え直したり、疑念を抱いたりすることを意味します。

気が変わったり、最初の選択に固執することにためらいを感じたりする意味合いを含んでいます。

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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＞

Last summer, Emily planned a picnic in the park with her friends.

They were excited about it and had been looking forward to it all week.

However, on the day of the picnic, the weather turned gloomy, and it started to rain heavily.

Emily 's carefully laid-out plans fell through, leaving everyone disappointed.

They decided to have an indoor game day instead.

Emily and her friends had so much fun, they decided to get together again the following weekend, and hopefully the weather would be more cooperative.

Questions:

1. What happened on the day of the picnic?

2. How did Emily feel when her plans fell through?

3. What did Emily and her friends do instead of the picnic?

Episode ＃12 の 表現と例文

★procrastinate

The verb "procrastinate" means to delay or postpone doing something, especially when it's necessary or important, often due to avoidance, indecision, or laziness.

：動詞の "procrastinate "は、何か、特に必要なことや重要なことを、ぐずぐずと先延ばしにすることを意味します。

＜例文＞

【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＞

Saundra, who owned a small bakery, was facing a tough financial situation.

In an attempt to save money, she started to cut corners by using cheaper ingredients in her famous chocolate chip cookies.

As a result, the cookies lost their delicious taste, and customers began to complain.

Saundra realized that cutting corners was harming her business rather than helping it.

She decided to revert to her original recipe, using high-quality ingredients, and her customers returned, happy and satisfied.

Questions:

1. How did Saundra try to save money?

2. What happened to the tasted of Saundra's cookies when she cut corners?

3. How did her customers react when Saundra reverted back to her original recipe?

Episode ＃11 の 表現と例文

★put off

The phrasal verb "put off" has a few different meanings, but the most common one is to postpone or delay something.

：句動詞の「put off 」にはいくつかの意味がありますが、最も一般的には、何かを延期する、遅らせるという意味で使われます。

＜例文＞

【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＞

Emi and her friends planned a weekend camping trip.

During the trip, Emi proposed leaving the campsite and exploring a nearby waterfall.

She thought it would be an exciting adventure.

Her friends agreed with her proposal, and they all packed some gear and food and embarked on the hike to the waterfall.

Along the way, they encountered breathtaking scenery and had a memorable time together.

Questions:

1.  What did Emi propose during the camping trip?

2.  What did they take with them?

3. What did they encounter along the way?

Episode ＃10 の 表現と例文

★summit

The noun "summit" typically refers to the highest point of a mountain. As a metaphor, it can also mean that someone or something is of the highest level or quality.

：「summit」は、名詞では、通常、山の頂上を意味します。 比喩として、誰かや何かが最高のレベルや品質であることを意味することもあります。

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Summit can also refer to a meeting or conference of top-level officials or leaders. Presidents, prime ministers, and other world leaders will often meet at summits to interact and discuss important global issues.

：「summit」はまた、トップレベルの高官や指導者が集まる会議や会合を意味することもあります。 「G7サミット」などで、お馴染みの単語ですね

＜例文＞

【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＞

Last summer Sarah and her friends decided to go on a hiking trip in the mountains.

As they reached the halfway point, Sarah's phone suddenly chimed, indicating a low battery.

She realized she needed to go off the trail and find a charging station in the nearby village.

Her friends continued their hike while Sarah headed off to recharge her phone.

After nearly an hour, she continued her climb and eventually rejoined her friends at the summit.

Questions:

1. Why did Sarah's phone chime?

2. Where did Sarah go to recharge her phone?

3. What did Sarah's friends do while she was away?

Episode ＃9 の 表現と例文

★look up

The phrasal verb "look up" has several meanings, but the most common one is to search for information or to find something in a reference source, such as a dictionary, book, or online resource.

："look up" という句動詞にはいくつかの意味がありますが、最も一般的な意味は、情報を探す、または辞書や本、オンライン資料などの参考資料から何かを見つける、といったものです。

＜例文＞

【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＞

Maria moved to a foreign country for her studies.

At first, she faced challenges due to the cultural differences.

However, she was determined to integrate into the local community.

Through her efforts, she was able to integrate successfully into the new culture, and her experiences enriched her perspective on the world.

Questions:

1. Why did Maria move to a foreign country?

2. What steps did Maria take to integrate into the local community?

3. How did integrating into the new culture affect Maria's worldview?