「楽しい英会話」の会記録(20220810)

Today's speech is a talk from ラジオ英会話.
Topic is preposition "about'', "at."
Professor Peacock and his friend Aki are talking.
a It`s good to be in London again, Aki.
b Yes, but it`s strange being here with you, Aki.
a Why do you say that?
b I remember you in Mexico, where we first met. I was much slimmer then. I weigh about 80 kiros now.
a It doesn`t matter. We all change. That`s life.
b There always been something mysterious about you, Aki.
a I feel the same way, Brendan.
b Let`s go for a cup of tea shall we?
a Good idea.
Key sentence I weigh about 80 kiros now.
This is a book about lion.
There`s always being something mysterious about you.
Walk about the street.
Bring about many changes.
Come about We are learning a lot about prepositions.
The technology has brought about many changes in our lifestyles.
It`s about time we got back to work.

A foreign student, Tomas, and his host mother, Yuko, are talking.
a Hey, where did these new bikes come from?
b I bought them the mall and had them delivered,
a They look great.
b They were on sale, so decided to get them.
a Can I ride one?
b Of course! You can ride together. I`ll ride more slowly.
a No, I need build up my muscles, so ride at a high speed.
b Are you sure?
Key sentence I bought them at the mall.
At the buss stop
At the door.
At Shibuya Station.
At schol.
At home.
At 7:30.
At noon.
At present.
Life bevins 60.
I was surprised at the news.
At a high apeed.
At 100 kph.
Selling at $70.
At onceat first.
At last.
At will.
There are two police officers at the door.
Email me at eikaiwa2022@hiroto.com.
We`ll all meet here at 7 a.m.sharp.

Rock groupe member, Bill and Film director, Doris, are talking.
a Hi, how `s the edition of document going?
b We`re almost done. It should be ready soon.
a I can`t wait to see it on the big screen.
b Me, too. I`ve been working at the computer for months.
a Where did you learn filmmaking, Doris?
b Well, I was at Big South Film school for three years.
a I heard it was one of the best filmmaking colleges in the world.
b Yes, the students there aim at becoming professional directors someday.
Key sentence I was at Big West Film school for three years.
He was at school. work table breakfast rest sea.
The students there aim at becoming .
Look stare glance at
Smile laugh at
Jump at
get at
Be angry at
My mom`s at work right now.
Stop staring at me, will you?
If they offer me the lead role, I`ll jump at the chance.

The news caster, Barry and the astronomer, Doctor Ellie lansing are talking.
a Welcome back. We are here with noted astronomer, Dr. Ellie Ansing. Dr. A.sing, welcome to the show.
b Thank you, Barry. It`s great to be here.
a Ellie, how did you become interested in astronomy?
b Well, I once saw a movie about a female astronomer. I wanted to at least try something related space.
a And what are you working on now?
b I`m working with the astronaunts on Mars.
a Excellent. We`re all proud of the Omega astronaunts.
Key sentence we wanted to at least try something related to space.
At most
At best
At worst
She is at the best.
I`m at my wit`s end.
He is good at E.glish.
He is not a genius at all.
I wasn`t at my beat.
Maria is good at public speaking.
I can`t find a way to motivate my students.
I`m at my wit`s end.

Now, I associate noted astronomer with Yutaka Kagaya, a photograph.
Recently I went to an exhibition. Then I had a temporary refreshment.
The Photo and video exhibition on constellation is held at SOGO MUSIUM by Kagaya Yutaka.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
I could breath a sigh of relief.

Kagaya Yutaka (カガヤ, born 1968 in Saitama) is a Japanese digital artist, illustrator and photograph who is known for painting elaborately detailed and spectacularly colored images of space and utopian worlds. 54 years old.

On September 10, 2003, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) named asteroid number 11949 his real name "Kagayayutaka" in honor of his achievements .

天文普及とアーティストとしての功績をたたえられ、小惑星11949番はkagayayutaka(カガヤユタカ)と命名されている。花巻イーハトーブ大使。

I `m sure this class member, Hirabayashi san,
would become interested in this topic.