Today`s speech is a talk about Radio Eikaiwa.
Topic is decision.
A real estate agent, Barbara and her boss are talking.
a So, Barbara, I understand that you have a high-potential client.
b You mean Hiroki? Yes, he`s interested in buying a condminium soon.
a Has he decited on a location?
b Yes, he looked at several renovated condos, and he is concidering one now.
a Is there an issue with it?
b Well, he is on the fence. He says the closet is too small.
a Why don`t you talk to the cotractors? Maybe, they can enlarge it.
b Oh, I hadn`t thought about that.
key sentence he is on the fence.
This means he is unable to decide on buying.
I haven`t decided if I want dessert.
I don`t knlw if I`mready for marriage.
I"m in of two minds about getting a pet.
I`m torn between vanilla and chocolate ice cream.
I haven`t decided if I like this flavor. Let me try another bite.
Alex is still on the fence about our plan.Can you talk to him?
I`m not sure if I`m ready to go back to work yet.
My children are still very young.
Dr.Frank.N.Stein and android robot, Jeannie are talking.
a The christmas tree turned out great, isn`t it?
b Yes, Dr. Stein. It`s so pretty.
a You have an eye for beauty, Jeannie.
b So does Frankie. He gave me some flowers.
a I heard about that. He took some flowers from someone`s garden, right?
b Yes, he made a mistake. But he has learned. He said I won`t let you down again.
a I`m happy you are teaching him, Jeannie. I appreciate it.
b Thank you, Dr. Stein.
key sentence I won`t let you down again.
This means he makes his resolution.
I will win,return, remember, never give up, never foget this, never forgive you.
I`m going to be a writer someday, mary him someday, own a house someday, change my mind, disappoint you.
I`m determine ed to find the truth, get first place, not to fail, not to repeat my istake.
I will never do it again. I promise!
I`m going to break your heart, I swear. I love you.
I determined not to have any debt by the time I`m 40. I want to be free of that stress.
Two rock band group member, Bill and Synthia are talking.
a Cynthia, I can`t believe you are leaving us. So what are you going to do?
b I want to be a high school teacher.
a Really? I had no idea you were interested in teaching.
b It`s been on my mind for a while. I`m going to be a teacher no matter what it takes.
b I believe you, Cynthia. You can do it.
a Thanks, Bill. I`ll never forget about the Desprates Rats.
b Hey, we`ll play music for your school festival.
key sentence I want to be a teacher no matter what it takes.
This means she declares her resolution.
This mean She makes her resolution.
I`ll master English no matter how long it takes.
I won`t give up no matter what happens.
I`ll follow you whereever you go.
I`ll say no whenever you ask something of me.
I`ll do that even if it`s the last thing I do!
I`ll do that even if it kills me!
I won`t tell you no matter how many times you ask. Please give it a rest.
I`ll stay possitive whatever the critics say. I believe in myself.
I`m going to that concert even if it kills me!
It`s my dream to see them live.
Two teachers, Mr.Smith and Ms.Jet are talking.
a So, Mr.Smith, do you have any plans for winter break?
b I was thinking about going Vienna.
a You keep talking about going there, but you never go.
b I know. It has been my dream forever. It `the city of Mozart, Beethoven and Brahs.
a Just go! It`s now or never.
This means Ms.Jet inspires Mr.Smith shy away.
b I`m planning on going, but it was hard to travel abroad at that time.
a But everything is fine now, right?
b Maybe in the spring, when it`s warmer.
a Go now!
key sentence it`s now or never
If not now,when. Seize the day.
You`ll never get a better oppotunity.
There is no time likethe present.
If you don`t do it, who will?
If you don`t do it, someone else will.
Who better than you?
What better time than now?
It`s now or never. You"ll never get a better chance to travel.
There is no timeloike the present. Go for it!Fortune favorthe bold, you know.
Look, if you don`t do it, someone else will. You will regret it every day.