「楽しい英会話」の会の記録(20200429)

Here is a talk from ラジオ英会話.

Topic is “because” , “as”.

First story is A couple are talking about sushi competition.

a I didn't win anything in sushi conpetition.

I'm really daiappointed.

b Don't be sad. Great sushi chef from around of the world come here. You did your best.

a I didn't get a prize, because  I didn't prepare well enough.

b Don't say that.  You should be proud of being here.

a Thanks. I will learn more techniques and come back again next year.

b That's the spirit. You will definitely get a prize someday.

keysentence is I didn't get a prize because I didn't prepare well enough.

 I didn't get a prize since I didn't prepare well enough

I didn't get a prize as I didn't prepare well enough

Frank is absence because  he's caught a bad cold.

Hecouldn't fly to Australia since he didn't have a visa.I had to stay in a hotel as I missed the last train.

 

Second story is colleagues are talking about the new emploees's welcome party.

a Joanas, sorry to be late. Just as I'm leaving the office, the boss told me he couldn't attend the party.

b So, you ard going to welcome the new emploees?

a That's right.

b OK, let's get this show to the load!

a Hi, everyone. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. Now, without further ado. Let' give a very warm to our three new recruits. Joanas. A toast, please.

b To a bright future for our company.  Cheers!

key sentence is Just as I was leaving the office, the boss told me he couldn't attend the party.

I cut my finger as I was chopping carrots.

A pickpocket stole my wallet as I was taking photes.

My mind weny blank as I was giving my speach.

 

Thirdstory is Two persons ate talking about last week end.

a How was your weekend?

b It was great. I went to Hirisaki and saw the cherry blossoms.

a That is one of Japan's best cherry blossoms spots. 

b Right. And the castle makes it even more special. How was your weekend?

a Good.  As it was sunny, we decided to have a barbecue. All the shogi club members attended.

b That sounds enjoyable too.

a Yes, Sota, our club leader, play shogi on the grill with the shrimp.

b Funny guy!

key sentence is As it was sunny, we decided to have a barbecue.

As my girl friend was upset with me, I decided to buy her some flowers.

As the train had stopped, we took a taxi.

As the speach went on, I got more and more 

bored.

 

Last story is Two comeagues ard talking about a company-wide meeting.

a As you know, we are having a company-wide meeting next week.

b Yes, you must be very busy preparing for it.

a You can say that again.

b Do you need any help?

a Actually, I do, I need to make a presentation and add some background music, could you find me something suitable?

b Sure. What kind of do you need?

a Something   very up- beat. I want to impress our sales staff.

b OK. Let me think about it.

key sentence is As you know, we are having a company-wide meeting next week.

As discussed, oir new sales cagnypain will begin next monday.

As your docter, I strongly recomend you exercise regularly.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

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