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TRIAL 1 エクササイズ

(1)

Woman: Hurry up! This is the most popular ride in the park.

Man: Oh, we need these reserved tickets to ride it. I'll get two.

Woman: Let me see one. It says 1:30. So we have some time to go on another ride before that.

Man: Yes, but we have to come back here 10 minutes before the time on the ticket.

(2)

Woman: I think I want to buy a new watch.

Man: Why? I like your watch.

Woman: Well, I want one with three hands and bigger numbers on the face.

Man: OK. Let's go and take a look at some watches today.

(3)

Man: Three cups of coffee and two slices of cheesecake, please.

Woman: Certainly, but if you order three Set A's instead, you can get another slice of cheesecake for the same price.

Man: Well, then, three Set A's, please.

Woman: Thank you. Your total is $14.70.

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TRIAL 2 ディクテーション

If you want to rent a boat, you have to sign here and watch our safety video. You can go anywhere in this lake, but you are not allowed to take your dog or any pet to the island over there. We have to protect the island's ecology. And one more thing, you have to return the boat by four thirty because we close at five o'clock.

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TRIAL 2 エクササイズ

(1)

Man: Oh, no! The strap on my bag broke.

Woman: You always carry too many heavy things.

Man: Do you think this paper bag will do?

Woman: ( )

(2)

Woman: Hello, Dad. Can you bring my math textbook to my classroom during lunch time?

Man: You left your textbook at home again? You said Monday would be the last time.

Woman: I know. I know, I'm so sorry. You have to help me out.

Man: ( )

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TRIAL 3 ディクテーション

Woman: How was your visit to the history museum?

Man: Oh, it was really great. I realized that I didn't know a lot about the history of this area.

Woman: If you are interested in our history, you can go to the national museum.

Man: Yes, I'd love to. I really want to know a lot about your history.

Woman: All right. Then visiting the national museum would be a great experience.

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TRIAL 3 エクササイズ

(1)

Man: Excuse me, does this train stop at Park Avenue?

Woman: No. This is the blue line. You need to take the red line.

Man: Thank you. How long will it take to get there?

Woman: About 30 minutes. And you have to change to the orange line at City Center.

Man: So I take the red line and change trains at City Center, right?

Woman: That's right.

(2)

Man: Hi, Mary. What are you doing here?

Woman: Hello, Jack. I'm looking for a present for my brother's 14th birthday.

Man: Oh, tell him “Happy birthday” for me.

Woman: I will. And what are you up to?

Man: Just killing time. I have an appointment at 4:00.

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TRIAL 4 ディクテーション

Some may learn new foreign languages for their work. If they are engaged in foreign trade, for example, a shared language can make it much easier for them to communicate with others. If they can speak their trade partners' languages, they can improve their business connections.

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TRIAL 4 エクササイズ

(1)

Man: Can I make an appointment for 10:00 in the morning on Monday?

Woman: Sorry, the doctor has another patient at that time. How about the same time on Wednesday?

Man: Wednesday is fine, but would it be possible to change it to 4:00 in the afternoon?

Woman: Just a moment, please. Yes, that would be OK.

(2)

Woman: Hi, Ken. I think I'm lost.

Man: Where are you now?

Woman: I walked along the railway for two blocks. Then I turned left. I'm in front of a flower shop now.

Man: Alright. Go back to the corner and walk another block along the railway, then turn left. The coffee shop we're meeting at is the second building from the corner.

(3)

Man: Excuse me, I'd like to buy some flowers. Do you know any flower shops around here?

Woman: Yes, there's one next to the drug store over there.

Man: Actually, I went there but it was closed.

Woman: Really? Let me see. Oh, they sell flowers at the supermarket in front of the station.

Man: I'm going to the station anyway, so it's convenient for me. I'll go and check. Thank you very much.

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TRIAL 5 ディクテーション

Man: Excuse me. Where can I get a ticket for the movies?

Woman: Please take the escalator down to the second floor.

Man: But where are they sold on the second floor?

Woman: Oh, just go around the escalator. Tickets are sold in front of the up escalator.

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TRIAL 5 エクササイズ

(1)

Man: I should have eaten breakfast, Mom.

Woman: I told you. Do you want me to buy something for you?

Man: Sure, I'd like a sandwich with deep fried pork, but no lettuce.

Woman: ( )

(2)

Woman: Excuse me, Doctor? I was wondering if you have time to talk about my medicine.

Man: I'm busy preparing to perform an operation this afternoon.

Woman: Then I guess I shouldn't bother you now.

Man: ( )

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TRIAL 6 ディクテーション

(1)

Man: Are you still reading that book?

Woman: I have to finish it by tomorrow.

Man: Why don't you stop for a while and have a cup of coffee with me?

Woman: That's a good idea. I need a break.

(2)

May 29, 2013 marked the 60th anniversary of the day the first climbers reached the top of the world's highest mountain, Mt. Everest. Since then more than 3,000 climbers have reached the top and more people continue to step up to take on the challenge.