「楽しい英会話」の会の記録(20220216)

Today’s lesson is the text book, 'Touchstone3'  unit1 'He is wasting time'.'Is that a fact?'

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1..He is wasting time

Question

What ethnicity is Ellie?

Cambidia.

 

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2.Is that a fact

Question

Does Mariana's mother have a love of fashion?

-> Yes, she does.

How is her mother's tast in cloth?

-> It's impeccable.

Translation

->She felt strongly that I should experience her culture.

私が彼女の持っている文化を経験すべきだということを彼女は強く感じていた。(確信していた)

 

3.Here is a talk from Radio英会話.

Topic is passive.

First story Ryan and Tammy are talking.

a It's great to have you back with us, Ryan.

b Thank you Tammy. A lot happened last year.

a So, your start-up company didn't succeed?

b It was very hard to start a new company. So I applied for a job at another company.

a But you didn't get the job.

b I was offered the job, but I turned it down.

 I realized I wanted to come back here.

a Well, you were always a key player for us.

b Thank you.

key sentence I was offered the job, but I turned it down.

I was given some chocolated, but I shared them with my sister.

Several restaurants were recommended to me.

The protesters were gived several warnings, but they stood their ground.

 

Second story is two persons are talking about a smoothie shop.

a Wasn't there a smoothie shop here? It's called Very berry good.

b That's a funny name for a shop.

a Yeah, I like the building, because it was painted bright pink.

b It is not here now. It must have gone out of business.

a That's too bad. I loved their stroberry smoothies!

b I woner what's going to take it's place.

a I hope they make another cafe. We need  more cafes in this town.

b I agree.

key sentence it was called Very Berry Good.

The new team mascot is called Shiny.

Her hair was dyed sky blue.

I'm not sure. I think their first album was titled Trigger.

 

Third story Hiroki and barbara are talking about their dating.

a Hello.

b Hiroki, where are you now?

a Barbara, listen. I cant see you anymore.

b What?

a We have to stop seeing each other.

b Why?

a I already have a girlfriend, and I don't want lose her. She said she was told to break up with me.

b Told?  By who?

a It doesn't matter. We must have been seen walking together hand in hand.

b OK, but you can't forget our deal.

a Which deal?

b You agreed to buy a condominium from me.

key sentence she said she was told to  break up with me anymore.

My English teacher was asked to write an English textbook.

We were all told to keep absolutely quiet.

An strange man was seen loitering near the crime scene.

 

Last story Professor and his student are talking about his new book.

a Professor Peacock, your new book is expected to become a bestseller!

b That is surprisingly good news.

a After it won that ward last year, it has attracted a lot of public attention.

b I thought my best years were behind me.

a Didn't I tell you to stop thinking like that?

b Yes, you are right, Jessica. You are never too old to do something new.

a Exactly, Maybe  you can plan a big research expedition.

b That is what I was thinking.

key sentence your new book is expected to become a bestseller!

 Our new CEO is said to be a genius.

Many students was seen to be sleeping during his lecture.

This Ming vase is reported to be worth over two million dallars.