>>76 いや、What would you like to say?は変だなーと 思ったので・・・。何が言いたいの?みたいな感じで 日本語訳では意味が通じるように見えるけど、 >>67-68>>71への返答としては変。 I thought of this kind of conversation written below the moment I saw the sentence. A: What would you like to say? B: I'd like to say "time flies". A: OK then, say it! B: time flies. A: Goood. This sounds funny, but I doubt that's what >>70 meant...
ちなみに、日本語版の文章。 36. I hate this. This kind of thing makes me really angry. Who wouldn't be? I don't blame you at all. You can always complain and get a refund from the company.
14 I have two sisters, and both of them are sick. To make matters worse, they have to take their final exams this week. Oh, that's terrible. Are they taking any medicine? [14 I have two sisters, and both of them are sick. To make matters worse, they have to take their final exams this week. Oh, that's terrible. Are they all right now?] 21 There's some food on the table. Help yourself, but please don't feed the dog. We are trying to cut down the food cost. Don't worry about that. I will be busy to taking care of my body first. [21 There's some food on the table. Help yourself, but please don't feed the dog. We are trying to cut down the food cost. Don't worry about that. I will be busy to take care of my body first.] 23 Don't tell me you can't go there. I have a sharp pain in my leg. My leg is killing me. I don't think I can make it. [23 Don't tell me you can't go there. I have a sharp pain in my leg. I don't think I can make it. My leg is killing me.] 26 May I ask where I can find those batteries? I looked around everywhere but I couldn't find them. Where did you put them? Did you look in the top drawer of my desk? [26 May I ask you where I can find those batteries? I looked around everywhere but I couldn't find them. Where did you put them? Did you look in the top drawer of my desk?] 35 How do you open this door? It's kind of tricky. You have to lift here and push forward like. But you are not supposed to open it. [35 How do you open this door? It's kind of tricky. You have to lift here and push forward like this. But you are not supposed to open it.] 36 I hate this. This kind of thing makes me really angry. Who wouldn't be? I don't blame you at all. You can always complain and get a refund from the company. [36 I hate this. This kind of thing makes me really angry. Who wouldn't be? I don't blame you at all. I guess the next best thing is to get the refund from the company.]
53 It's not easy for me to learn Japanese and Chinese at the same time. I would imagine many people have the same difficulty as well. [53 It's not easy for me to learn English and Japanese at the same time. I would imagine many people have the same difficulty as well.] 70 It seems to me he doesn't care about anything anymore. You are absolutely right about that. Maybe he is going to quit. [70 It seems to me he doesn't care about anything anymore. You are absolutely right about that. Maybe he is going to quit. Who knows?] 82 You look awfully tired and exhausted. I think you need a vacation. All you have to do is fill out this request form. Why don't you take a couple of days off? I am fine. I don't know why you say that I look awfully tired. That's too strange. [82 You look awfully tired and exhausted. I think you need a vacation. All you have to do is fill out this request form. Why don't you take a couple of days off? I am fine. I don't know why you say that I look awfully tired. That's strange.] 91 Mr. Kim was so excited that he asked his personal assistant to buy everyone a drink. At that time, no one realized that it was a fatal mistake. Although he was an old man, he was young at heart. [91 Mr. Jeong was so excited that he asked his personal assistant to buy everyone a drink. At that time, no one realized that it was a fatal mistake. Although he was an old man, he was young at heart.]
92 Can I help you? Who are you looking for? You'd better realize that there is no way that you can find anyone around here without my help. Someone called 119 and reported that there was a gentleman who had a heart attack. Do you know where we can find him? [92 Can I help you? Who are you looking for? You'd better realize that there is no way that you can find anyone around here without my help. Someone called 911 and reported that there was a gentleman who had a heart attack. Do you know where we can find him?] 94 I am very sorry to tell you that Mr. Kim passed away last night. As far as I know, he died peacefully. I'd appreciate it if you would share this information with your friends. Would that be all right with you? It's really sad to see him die like this. He was a good man and he lived an exemplary life. [94 I am very sorry to tell you that Mr. Jeong passed away last night. As far as I know, he died peacefully. I'd appreciate it if you would share this information with your friends. Would that be all right with you? It's really sad to see him die like this. He was a good man and he lived an exemplary life.]
で、どうして、原著と日本語版が微妙に違うんだ? 26 May I ask where I can find those batteries? I looked around everywhere but I couldn't find them. Where did you put them? Did you look in the top drawer of my desk? [26 May I ask you where I can find those batteries? I looked around everywhere but I couldn't find them. Where did you put them? Did you look in the top drawer of my desk?] については、応用文からの比較から、日本語版の誤植のような気がするが、 他は、よくわからない。 それとも、韓国ではよく売れたらしいから(日本も?)、版によって文章が違うのか?
21 I will be busy to taking care of my body first. [26 May I ask you where I can find those batteries? 35 You have to lift here and push forward like. これらは変っぽい。
>>93 50イングリッシュキッズの文例と比較することで少しわかりました。 キッズのほうでは、26は、 「26 May I ask you where I can find those batteries?」というように、「you」がついてました。 50イングリッシュの誤植という説を裏付けています。 また、35は、キッズでは「You have to pull like this.」という文例 となっており、 50イングリッシュの「35 You have to lift here and push forward like.」が「this」の脱字だろうという推測を裏付けています。
You feel better. 現在形疑問 Do you feel better? 現在形否定 You don't feel better. 現在形否定疑問 Don't you feel better? 過去形肯定 You felt better. 過去形疑問 Did you feel better. 過去形否定 You didn't feel better. 過去形否定疑問 Didn't you feel better? 未来形肯定 You will feel better. 未来形疑問 Will you feel better? 未来形否定 You won't feel better. 未来形否定疑問 Won't you feel better? 現在完了肯定 You have felt better. 現在完了否定疑問 Haven't you felt better?
If people who love animals are not allowed to keep pets in their rooms-I sometimes hear the rule,especially when you live in a condo, then they may feel depressed. Then say,"if you see all these animals,you shoud feel better."
I bought this book 26th November, now I can speak 50 basic sentences and 50 reponses. Now I am trying variations of 50 basic sentences. Sometimes I visit to chatting web sites and I enjoy chatting. I think that is a good way to improve my English. I wonder if i take some mistakes in my words. But "No pain,No gain", I suppose. Thank you.
>206 Do you mind if I give some advise on that. There are very good examples in very early part of this thread. Those are audio tracks of 50 Basic English senteces. I have got them and put it into my HD. I often listen to the sentences with iTunes. I think that's very good for learning of English rhythm and speed.
>207 It was good that my wife want to start learning 50 English with me, but she didn't want to learn.....
As a matter of fact, I couldn't believe it when I heard it the first time.
I still continue my learning English. I wonder if there is not any one here except me. This method helps me enjoy learning English. My English improve even slowly.
Sing, sing a song Sing out loud Sing out strong Sing out good thing, not bad Sing out happy, not sad Sing, sing a song Make it simple to last your whole life long Don't worry that its not good enough for anyone else to hear Just sing, sing a song
Such a feeling's comin' over me There is wonder in most everything I see Not a cloud in the sky Got the sun in my eyes And I won't be surprised if it's a dream
Everything I want the world to be Is now coming true especially for me And the reason is clear It's because you are here You're the nearest thing to heaven that I've seen
I'm on the top of the world lookin' down on creation and the only explanation I can find is the love that I found ever since you've been around Your love's put me at the top of the world
50. They have been married for fifty years. John's grandpa used to be a lawyer. But he retired last year. That's a beuatiful story. How many children do they have? 51. I heard that you don't eat meat at all. Is that right? I hate to admit it, but it's true. I am a vegetarian. 52. Be sure to call me as soon as you get to Tokyo. Will you? You promise? I can't promise you that, but I will do my best to call you as soon as I get a chance. How is that? 53. It is not easy for me to learn Japanese and English at the same time. I would imagine many people have the same difficulty as well. 54. Thanks for coming. Hope to see you again soon. You are welcome. Thanks for having me here. It has been a pleasure working with you. 55. Would you mind opening the door? No, not at all. I'm sorry for smoking. I am trying to quit, but it's not as easy as it sounds. 56. He must be very hungry because he has not eaten dinner yet. Should we take him out to dinner? What do you think? I am so tired, and I don't feel like going out tonight. 57. Will you have him deliver it to my office? Certainly, that can be arranged. Where is your office? 58. Thanks a lot. Wait a minute. Before I go, why don't I take a picture of the sleeping puppy? Isn't he cute? 59. Having done that, I can go home now. Is there anything else I have to do before I hit the road? Well, I can't think of anything. That must be it.
60 It turned out they were struck by lightning. Actually no one knew exactly what happened to them until now. 61 Be careful! You are as bad as my ex-boyfriend. I'm sorry. I didn't see that bump. Are you all right? 62 Here you are. This is better than the other one. Thank you so much but why did it take so long? I thougt you forgot. 63 No one is worse than my ex-boyfriend. Why do you talk about your ex-boyfriend all the time? 64 Do you know what happened to him? How did he wind up like this? I guess he must have fallen from the roof. 65 You finally woke up, huh? What have you done today? What did you say? Could you repeat that? 66 Nothing much. I have been watching T.V. since two o'clock this afternoon. It sounds you are having a good time. How do you like it here? How is the hospital food? 67 By the time I got there, the office was closed. I'm sorry I messed up. I don't know what else to say. You mean you didn't have the interview today? I can't believe this happen again. From now on, I am not going to believe you no matter what you say. 68 Linda, it is already 6:30. Do you still want to go out to eat? I don't think so. Actually I am not feeling well and I'd rather stay home tonight. 69 I don't blame you. Well then, who can be sent to pick up the package? How is Jimmy? Is he working today?
90 Inspite of his young age, John became one of the best managers in the company. I heard he worked hard every day. 91 Mr. Kim was so excited that he asked to his personal assistant to buy everyone a drink. At that time, no one realized that it was a fatal mistake. Although he was an old man, he was young at heart. 92 Can I help you? Who are you looking for? You'd better realize that there is no way that you can find anyone around here without my help. Someone called 119 and reported that there was a gentleman who had a heart attack. Do you know where we can find him? 93 Would it be possible for you to tell us how he is doing? I am sorry, but I can't tell you anything at this time. However, you should be able to find out everything by tomorrow morning. Okay? 94 I am very sorry to tell you that Mr. Kim passed away last night. As far as I know, he died peacefully. I appreciate it if you should share this information with your friends. Would that be all right with you? It's really sad to see him die like this. He was a good man and he lived an exemplary life.
95 It may be true, but I can't believe that it's so expensive. I know flowers are a very scarce commodity in this area, but that's too much. Five hundred dollars for a dozen roses? Give me a break! I know what you mean. I hate to say this, but it is crazy over here. 96 Ladies and gentleman, attention please! I am afraid that everyone of you must leave this place at once. Due to the flood in this region, we have to evacuate you to a safe area. We need your cooperation. Do we have to go back to the office? 97 Mr. Abdullah said, "The more I think about it, the more frustrated I get. Every year the government tells us how safe this river is, but I don't think they are telling us the truth." Does it happen every year? That's too often. 98 From what I can see, it appeared that they are not doing their job at all. Am I right? I think you got that right. 99 I have to ask you this before I forgot. How did you start up this bussiness anyway? Now that all my children are in collage, I have a lot of free time to do this kind of thing.
We must respect the will of the individual. The destruction of the tropical rain forests affects the environment. Many species of insects are on the verge of extinction. In making a decision, I rely not on logic but on instinct. Above all, scientific terms call for precise definitions. He examined the pile of relevant documents over and over again. A man of vision will make good in the end. The values of the society are reflected in its traditions. We should adopt flexible tactics for the moment. The committee should concentrate more on specific issues.
(続き)結果はというと、 スペルミスが4カ所、6番 cellar → cellular、12番 stomack → stomach、 40番 Egipt → Egypt、43番 neckless → necklace(前が間違い)。 文の間違いは、18番thatの後に?の代わりに.を書いてしまった、41番後半を when she will come in. としてしまった、46番this morningを抜かしてしまった。
ある本のP.42を読んでいたら、 The science laboratory at Tokyo University is among the most advanced in the world and conducts various research projects. 東京大学の科学研究所は世界でも最も進んでいて、各種の研究プロジェクトを行っている。 という文がありました。この英文を読んだ瞬間、 会話文07 Believe it or not, I am conducting my research now. がピピピと頭に浮かび、その瞬間、理解できていました。 瞬間、コスモのにおい(ハァ?)
10. Speaking of the tennis match, this is John's last one of the season. (テニスの試合といえば、これがジョンのシーズン最後の試合です。)
11. Do you know how to cook this? (これをどうやって料理するか、知っているかい?)
12. I feel sick to my stomach. (胸がむかつく。)
13. Feel free to call me, whenever you want to play tennis. (テニスがしたいときは、いつでも遠慮なく私に電話してください。)
14. I have two sisters, and both of them are sick. To make matters worse, they have to take their final exams this week. (私には姉が2人いるんですが、2人とも病気です。そのうえ悪いことに、 2人とも今週期末試験を受けなければならないんです。)
15. How come you are not wearing a yellow uniform today? (どうして今日は黄色いユニフォームを着てないの?)
16. I have to make a decision by 10:30. ((私は)10時半までに決めなくちゃならないんだ。)
17. How often do you play tennis? (どのくらいのペースでテニスをするんですか?)
18. Do you mind if I give you some advice on that? It is a very important tip on how to use the court. ((私が)それについてアドバイスしてもいいですか? テニスコートを使うのにとても大切なことなのです。)
19. You are much better than me. (あなたは私より、ずっとうまいですよ。)
You have a wrong number. You have lost me. You look good. You must be crazy. You name it. You said it. You should get in shape. You stay out of it. You went too far this time. You win. You're breaking my heart. You're telling me. You're wasting your time. You're welcome.
“Would you like one more slice of bread?” “No, thank you. I have eaten enough.” I have been studying English for seven years, but I can’t speak it well. This is the first time I have gone to that library to study. She lived in London for three years when she was in her twenties. I hadn’t seen a lion before I was eight. It was not until I got home that I found I had left my notebook somewhere. The man who wears jeans is listening to the radio. I will have finished writing this paper by this time tomorrow. If I go to South Korea next month, I will have been there four times. I had not been employed three months before I was fired.
She fell asleep with the TV on. The movie which I saw with him was very boring to me. “What is the capital of Switzerland?” “It is Bern.” Do you know what the population of Britain is? Children today don’t know what it is like to be poor. “How soon do you think the concert will start?” “In fifteen minutes.” Our boss is a man who doesn’t care what we do with our free time. This building is a condominium where that celebrity lives. My son has begun to use words whose meanings I don’t know. I want to know how she lost weight.
You look as nice in an orange sweater as in a red one. At first the zoo seemed larger to me than I had expected. The junior high school in the city was ten times as large as that in the country. The singer is not so young as he looks, and he is not so slim as he used to be. Nothing is more pleasant to my sister than talking with a friend on the phone. The more electricity people use, the less energy there is. My mother often serves more food than we can eat. Let’s reserve a seat in the bullet train as soon as possible. He worked all the harder because he had become a father. As the sun set in the west, it got darker and darker in this street.
Here’s a pencil. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s a pen. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s a dictionary. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s a notebook. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s a watch. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s a handkerchief. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s a textbook. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s an English dictionary. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s a Japanese dictionary. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. Here’s a good book. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Sumiko Fujisawa. / Let me introduce myself. My name is Akio Nishi. Let me introduce myself. My name is Sumiko Fujisawa. / How do you do? My name is Akio Nishi. / How do you do? Let me introduce you. Miss Fujisawa, Mr. Nishi. / How do you do, Mr. Nishi? I’m glad to meet you. / How do you do, Miss Fujisawa? I’m glad to meet you. Let me introduce my teacher. Mr. Crane, Miss Fujisawa. / How do you do, Miss Fujisawa? I’m glad to meet you. / How do you do, Mr. Crane? I’m glad to meet you. Let me introduce my classmate. Miss Oda, Miss Suzuki. / How do you do. I’m glad to meet you. / How do you do. I’m glad to meet you. Good afternoon. (Good morning. / Good evening.) How are you today? / Fine, thanks. And you? / Fine, thanks. Hello, Miss Fujisawa. / Hello, Mr. Crane. Hello, Miss Fujisawa. How are you today? / Fine, thanks. How are you, Mr. Nishi. / Fine, thanks.
May I use your cell phone? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your knife? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your pen? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your pencil? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your red pencil? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your eraser? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your dictionary? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your English dictionary? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your Japanese dictionary? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome. May I use your desk? / Sure. Go right ahead. Here it is. / Thanks a lot. / You’re welcome.
I teach every day. / I swim every day. / I skate every day. / I play baseball every day. / I play tennis every day. / I go to the store every day. / I go to the movies every day. / I work in the garden every day. / I work at the bookstore every day.
He teaches every day. / He swims every day. / He skates every day. / He plays baseball every day. / He plays tennis every day. / She goes to the store every day. / He goes to the movies every day. / He works in the garden every day. / She works at the bookstore every day.
Professor McCarthy teaches every day. / You swim every day. / She skates every day. / We play baseball every day. / I play tennis every day. / Sachiko goes to the grocery store every day. / William goes to the movies every day. / They work in the garden every day / He works at the bookstore every day.
Professor McCarthy teaches every day. / I teach every day. / He teaches every day. / You teach every day. / She teaches every day. Eddie swims every day. / He swims every day. / They swim every day. / You swim every day. / She swims every day. Mr. Johnson skates every day. / He skates every day. / She skates every day. / You skate every day. / They skate every day. Bob plays baseball every day. / Bob and Dick play baseball every day. / I play baseball every day. / You play baseball every day. / He plays baseball every day. Mr. Forster plays tennis every day. / He plays tennis every day. / We play tennis every day. / She plays tennis every day. / They play tennis every day. Sachiko goes to the grocery store every day. / We go to the grocery store every day. / They go to the grocery store every day. / He goes to the grocery store every day. / You go to the grocery store every day. William goes to the movies every day. / You go to the movies every day. / They go to the movies every day. / We go to the movies every day. / She goes to the movies every day. Charles works in the garden every day. / We work in the garden every day. / She works in the garden every day. / You work in the garden every day. / He works in the garden every day. Sally works at the bookstore every day. / Sally and Harry work at the bookstore every day. / I work at the bookstore every day. / You work at the bookstore every day. / We work at the bookstore every day.
Do you teach every day? / No, I don’t. Prof. McCarthy teaches every day. Do you swim every day? / No. I don’t. Eddie swims every day. Do you skate every day? / No, I don’t. Mr. Johnson skates every day. Do you play baseball everyday? / No, I don’t. Bob plays baseball every day. Do you play tennis every day? / No, I don’t. Mr. Forster plays tennis every day. Do you go to the grocery store every day? / No, I don’t. Sachiko goes to the grocery store every day. Do you go to the movies every day? / No, I don’t. William goes to the movies every day. Do you work in the garden every day? / No. I don’t. Charles works in the garden every day. Do you work at the bookstore every day? / No, I don’t. Harry works at the bookstore every day.
You teach every Tuesday. / No. I don’t teach every Tuesday. I teach every Wednesday. You swim every Thursday. / No. I don’t swim every Thursday. I swim every Friday. You skate every Monday. / No. I don’t skate every Monday. I skate every Tuesday. You play baseball every Sunday. / No. I don’t play baseball every Sunday. I play baseball every Monday. You play tennis every Sunday. / No. I don’t play tennis every Sunday. I play tennis every Monday. You go to the grocery store every Saturday. / No. I don’t go to the grocery store every Saturday. I go to the grocery store every Sunday. You go to the movies every Wednesday. / No. I don’t go to the movies every Wednesday. I go to the movies every Thursday. You work in the garden every Friday. / No. I don’t work in the garden every Friday. I work in the garden every Saturday. You work at the bookstore every Monday. / No. I don’t work at the bookstore every Monday. I work at the bookstore every Tuesday.
Does Prof. McCarthy teach every Tuesday? / Yes, he does. Do you teach every Tuesday? / No, I don’t. I don’t teach. Does Eddie swim every Thursday? / Yes, he does. Do you swim every Thursday? / No, I don’t. I don’t swim every Thursday. Does Mr. Johnson skate every Monday? / Yes, he does. Do you skate every Monday? / No, I don’t. I don’t skate. Does Dick play baseball every Sunday? / Yes, he does. Do you play baseball every Sunday? / No, I don’t. I don’t play baseball. Does Mr. Foster play tennis every Sunday? / Yes, he does. Do you play tennis every Sunday? / No, I don’t. I don’t play tennis. Does Sachiko go to the grocery store every Saturday? / Yes, she does. Do you go to the grocery store every Saturday? / No, I don’t. I don’t go to the grocery store. Does William go to the movies every Wednesday? / Yes, he does. Do you go to the movies every Wednesday? / No, I don’t. I don’t go to the movies. Does Charles work in the garden every Friday? / Yes, he does. Do you work in the garden every Friday? / No, I don’t. I don’t work in the garden. Does Harry work at the bookstore every Monday? / Yes, he does. Do you work at the bookstore every Monday? / No, I don’t. I don’t work at the bookstore.
Prof. McCarthy teaches in the morning. Do you teach in the morning? / Yes. I teach in the morning. Prof. McCarthy teaches every Tuesday. Do you teach every Tuesday? / Yes. I teach every Tuesday. Eddie swims in the afternoon. Do you swim in the afternoon? / Yes. I swim in the afternoon. Eddie swims every Thursday. Do you swim every Thursday? / Yes. I swim every Thursday. Mr. Johnson skates every winter. Do you skate every winter? / Yes. I skate every winter. Mr. Johnson skates in the winter. Do you skate in the winter? / Yes. I skate in the winter. Dick plays baseball in the morning. Do you play baseball in the morning? / Yes. I play baseball in the morning. Dick plays baseball in the afternoon. Do you play baseball in the afternoon? / Yes. I play baseball in the afternoon. Mr. Forster plays tennis every summer. Do you play tennis every summer? / Yes. I play tennis every summer. Mr. Forster plays tennis every afternoon. Do you play tennis every afternoon? / Yes. I play tennis every afternoon.
Sachiko goes to the store every day. Do you go to the store every day? / Yes. I go to the store every day. Sachiko goes to the store in the afternoon. Do you go to the store in the afternoon? / Yes. I go to the store in the afternoon. William goes to the movies in the evening. Do you go to the movies in the evening? / Yes. I go to the movies in the evening. William goes to the movies every Wednesday. Do you go to the movies every Wednesday? / Yes. I go to the movies every Wednesday. Charles works in the garden in the morning. Do you work in the garden in the morning? / Yes. I work in the garden in the morning. Charles works in the garden every spring. Do you work in the garden every spring? / Yes. I work in the garden every spring. Harry works at the bookstore every Monday. Do you work at the bookstore every Monday? / Yes. I work at the bookstore every Monday. Harry works at the bookstore in the afternoon. Do you work in the bookstore in the afternoon? / Yes. I work at the bookstore in the afternoon.
Perpetual youth and long life are the dream of human beings. However, if the dream came true, the earth would become full of people. People dream of everlasting youth and long life, but if this should become possible, the world would be overcrowded with people. People dream of immortality and eternal youth, but if this ever became a reality, the earth would overflow with people. People have long dreamed of everlasting youth and long life, but if everyone were to attain this, this planet would be overrun with people.
Everyone has something he wants to do some day, but which he doesn’t have the courage to do. Everybody has something he wants to do some day, but which he doesn’t have the courage. We all have something we’d like to do someday but which we don’t dare to do. Everyone has something he’d like to try some day, but just cannot take the plunge.
The personal computer is a useful tool. The day will come, if it hasn’t already, when we won’t be able to do without it. Personal computers are efficient and useful \, and the time will come, if it hasn’t already, when they become indispensable. The PC is a very handy tool. There will come a time, if it has not already, when we will be unable to imagine life without it. Personal computers are very useful tools. While they are widely used now, in the future life without them will be unthinkable.
Everyone has something he wants to do some day, but which he doesn’t have the courage to do. Everybody has something he wants to do some day, but doesn’t have the courage. We all have something we’d like to do someday but which we don’t dare to do. Everyone has something he’d like to try some day, but just cannot take the plunge.
The personal computer is a useful tool. The day will come, if it hasn’t already, when we won’t be able to do without it. Personal computers are efficient and useful, and the time will come, if it hasn’t already, when they become indispensable. The PC is a very handy tool. There will come a time, if it has not already, when we will be unable to imagine life without it. Personal computers are very useful tools. While they are widely used now, in the future life without them will be unthinkable.
We depend on other countries for many of our daily necessities, but we go trough our daily lives without realizing this. Although we are dependent on imports for many of the necessities of daily life, we spend every day unaware of this. We don’t usually realize how dependent we are on imports for supplies of many of the daily necessities of life. Although we are dependent on overseas countries for many of our daily necessities, this is something we are not normally aware of.
When we have to eat in a hurry, we almost always have to eat what the critics call “junk food”. We often have to rely on what critics call “junk food” when we don’t have much time to eat. When there is a need to eat quickly, it is all too easy to rely on what the critics call “junk food”. The need to eat quickly almost always leads you to fall back on what the critics call “junk food”.
“I hear no planes will fly because a typhoon is approaching.” “Then we won’t be able to go back. We were planning to go back tomorrow. What can we do?” “They say no planes will take off because of a typhoon coming.” “In that case we won’t be able to leave. What should we do? We were planning to go home tomorrow.” “I hear no planes are flying because of a typhoon coming.” “Then we won’t be able to go back tomorrow as we’d planned. What can we do?” “They say all flights have been canceled because of the approaching typhoon.” “But that means we won’t be able to get back! We are planning to go back tomorrow. What shall we do?”
“Why were you so late today? Everyone was angry with you.” “It was very difficult to find a parking lot.” “You shouldn’t have come by car.” “You are right. Central Tokyo is so crowded, isn’t it?” “What made you so late today? Everybody was mad at you.” “It was hard to find a place to park.” “You shouldn’t have come in a car.” “I don’t think I should have, either. The center of Tokyo is really packed.” “How come you were so late today? Everyone was mad at you.” “I had a terrible time trying to find a parking space.” “You should have had more sense than to come in a car.” “You’re quite right, I never realized how crowded central Tokyo is.” “What made you so late today? Everyone was livid.” “I had a hard time finding a parking lot.” “You should have known better than to come by car.” “I agree. I never imaged the streets of central Tokyo were jammed with so many cars.”
When they were asked, “Do you believe that ‘When a person opens his mouth too much, he is apt to put his foot in it’?”, 82 percent of people answered, “Yes, I do.” When they were asked if they had ever thought that ‘Loose tongues cause mischief’, eighty-two percent of people answered that they had. Asked if they had ever thought that ‘Too much talk gives rise to trouble’, as many as 82 percent of people answered, ‘Yes.’ Eighty-two percent of people asked if they had ever thought that ‘Out of the mouth comes evil’, answered that they had.
“If you don’t save money, you will be miserable when you get old.” “We are still in our twenties. We cannot think about something so far in the future.” “If you don’t start saving now, you’ll have a miserable old age.” “We’re still in our twenties. We cannot think about things so far in the future.” “You’d better start saving now, or you’ll have a hard time when you get old.” “We are only in our twenties. Old age is too far ahead for us to think about now.”
You should eat lunch so that you won’t get hungry on the way. You should take sandwiches with you in case you get hungry on the way. You should take care not to catch (a) cold. I ran to the bus stop so that I wouldn’t miss the bus. I ran to the bus stop to be in time for the bus. write write well write an essay In general, short sentences are easier to understand than long ones. When I talk with a friend, I Tom, my friend When I write in English, I always get a British friend to check what I write so that the readers can understand me clearly. Whenever I write in English, I ask a British friend to look over anything write to avoid confusing the readers.
Japanese tourists find the Western custom of tipping troublesome, because they don’t know how much money they should leave. I rarely go out, mainly because I have to look after my child. You don’t have to be discouraged just because you’re not a genius. The accident was very tragic and I am afraid I just cannot bring myself to talk about it at the moment. feel like (V) ing don’t’ feel like (V) ing can’t bring oneself to (V) be reluctant to (V) I was all alone and lonely. I didn’t feel like going inside the new school building, partly because I felt a little sad that it didn’t feel like the same school I had graduated from. I couldn’t bring myself to go into the new school building. One reason was that I felt a little sad that it no longer felt like the same school I used to attend.
Thanks to Mr. Suzuki, the party was so enjoyable that we lost track of time. It was such a cold day that I decided to stay indoors. In Japan bowing is so familiar a thing in daily life that it is easy to take it for granted. She always buys such expensive clothes that I’m not surprised that she never has any money. such cold weather so many cars so much water prices house prices land prices oil prices the price of the prices of a charge a fare a school fee expensive inexpensive cheap high low reasonable large small Nancy spends a lot of money on famous brand name goods. These days houses are so expensive that young people prefer to spend their money enjoying themselves, rather than saving for the future. Nowadays house prices are so high that young people prefer to spend their money having a good time, rather than save it for the future.
The artist’s signature proves that this painting is genuine. Only three people passed the test, which shows how hard it was. The test was very difficult. This is proved by the fact that only three people passed it. This is evidence (to show) that S V. This is clear from the fact that S V. Our school is thirty years old. children of all ages reach thirty △become thirty years old reach one’s forties Ann looks young for her age. I’m eighteen years old. I’m eighteen (of age). ×I’m eighteen years. build a male-oriented society become a member of society live in the global community According to the United Nations, the average age of people all over the world is twenty-six now. The fact that the average age of Japanese is the highest in the world proves that Japan has built a peaceful and stable society. The U.N. says that the average age of the world’s population is twenty-six now. Japanese people have the longest life expectancy in the world, probably because Japan has become a peaceful and stable society. lend 人+物 lend 物 to 人 borrow 物 from 人
Life has certainly become easier, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone is happier than before. If you forget what you have experienced, this means that you haven’t experienced it at all. Life has certainly become easier, but it doesn’t necessarily follow that everyone is happier than before. If you forget what you have experienced, it follows that you haven’t experienced it at all. Just because you’re rich, it doesn’t necessarily follow that you’re happy. ○it doesn’t follow ×this doesn’t follow ×that doesn’t follow ○this doesn’t mean △it doesn’t mean learn a lot about learn something about learn little about learn nothing about know a lot about know something about know little about know nothing about ○I know a lot about cars. ×I know cars well. △I know about cars well. know Tom (very well) know English know the answer learn the fact know that S V learns that S V know how S V learn how S V When you go to various countries, you will learn more about Japan than about those countries. When you are in Japan, you take the Japanese way of life for granted, but this doesn’t necessarily mean that people in the rest of the world live in the same way. Traveling abroad enables you to learn more about Japan than about a country you visit. In Japan, it seems quite natural that you should lead a comfortable life, but this is not always the case in other countries.
I don’t care whether you win or lose. Generally, men don’t care as much about clothes as women do. I don’t mind their coming as long as they behave. I don’t mind them coming as long as they behave. I don’t mind driving if you’re tired. ×I don’t mind my driving if you’re tired. Mind your business. Mind your manners. don’t mind about+名詞 When you quarrel with someone, you can’t hear what he or she is saying. When you make a speech, you should be considerate of the people who are listening to you. When you make a speech, you should be considerate of your listeners. as far as I know as far as I remember as far as I recall as far as I am concerned as far as I can see as long as〜「〜な限り…してもよい。〜な限り…を気にしない」 It’s surprising how many Americans don’t seem to care how you pronounce English as long as they can understand what you are trying to say. I’m always surprised that a lot of Americans don’t care how badly you pronounce English as long as they can understand what you want to say.
I don’t understand how he can go on lying like that and not feel guilty about it. Before cars were invented, people thought nothing of walking six miles to work. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call if you have any other questions. Please feel free to give me a call if you have any other questions. Tom has been stealing stationery from work for years and has no qualms about it. The city clearly has a garbage problem, and it’s getting worse. A German company has developed a way to burn almost any trash. You can be fined for dropping litter in this area. The park was littered with empty cans and broken bottles. rubbish (イギリス英語) = garbage and trash waste 工場廃棄物、核廃棄物など。 It’s a pity that some people in Japan still don’t feel guilty abut throwing their empty cans and other trash on the streets and leaving their litter all over tourist resorts. It’s a shame that there are some people in Japan who, whether they are on the street or visiting tourist areas, throw their litter wherever they please and don’t feel guilty about it.
It’s just a simple operation. There’s nothing to worry about. I always worry about my mother, who lives alone. I am always worried about my mother, who lives alone. Tom began to worry that he was going to lose his job. Tom began to be worried that he was going to lose his job. One of our biggest worries is that we may lose all our money. be anxious 「何かよく分からない悪い事が起きる(起こったかも知れない)と不安に思う」 You should use very cold water to make good pie crust. Using very cold water is a key to making good pie crust. Using very cold water is a secret to making good pie crust. Tom has a knack for explaining technical concepts in an understandable way. pay attention to 〜「人の言動に注意を払う」 He says that if you want to live to be very old, you should lead a routine life, and not worry about trivial matters. He says that it is because he has kept regular hours and not worried about small things that he has lived for a long time.
Parents can make their children sit at a desk, but they can’t make them study. Parents can force their children to sit at a desk, but they can’t force them to study. Children can be made to sit at a desk by their parents, but they can’t be made to study. I’ll let my daughter travel to the U.S. by herself. I’ll allow my daughter to travel to the U.S. by herself. I was kept waiting for over 30 minutes at the hospital reception. I’m taking lessons in conversational English. carry on everyday conversations in English speak English fairly well about daily matters use English for everyday conversation This book is worth reading. Some Japanese parents make their children study conversational English because they believe that their children must be international-minded. This may be a good idea, but I always feel that parents should, first of all, educate their children to be quiet in places where adults come together, and particularly to have good table manners, if they want their children to be international-minded in the future.
There are some Japanese parents who make their children go to English conversation school, believing that it will make them international-minded. Of course, this is fine, but, in my opinion, if they want their children to be international-minded, the first thing they have to do is to teach them not to be noisy, and to have good manners while eating, especially in public places where adults get together.
When I was a child, I was brought up by my grandparents. ×I had myself brought up by my grandparents. ×I was waited. ×I was run. If you have such a sharp pain in your back, you should have it examined at the clinic. I want you to help me with my homework. I was kept waiting for over 30 minutes at the hospital reception. Tom’s abilities are not fully appreciated by his classmates. You may not like Joan, but you have to admit that she’s good at her job. I’m allowed to stay out until 12 o’clock on weekends. We all like to be praised and want other people to realize how important we are to the world. Everyone likes to be praised and wants other people to recognize his or her worth.
He came to see me three days before he left for Africa. He had come to see me three days before he left for Africa. Her daughter got home forty minutes after the accident happened. His mother passed away less than two weeks after he was born. one day after 〜 the day after 〜 (the) day after tomorrow (the) day before yesterday We sometimes hurt others’ feelings without realizing it. A dog came up to me before I knew it. When I feel sad, I often find myself walking along the river. A day or two after I go back home, without realizing it, I find myself talking in the local dialect. It is easier to talk that way. When I return to my hometown, in a day or two, without realizing it, I start to use the local dialect. I find it easier to speak that way.
It has been more than five years since I moved into the suburbs. More than five years have passed since I moved into the suburbs.(叙情的) I’ve been working for ten hours since this morning. ×It has been more than five years after I moved into the suburbs. ×I’ve worked for ten hours since this morning. I haven’t caught (a) cold for ten years. △a word processor ○a computer It’s already been ten years since I began to use a word processor. Since I’m used to it, it’s really troublesome to write anything by hand, no matter how short it is. I often get frustrated when I can’t remember Chinese characters. Ten years have already passed since I started using a word processor. I’ve got so used to it that I find it a bother to write anything by hand, however short it is. When I can’t remember Chinese characters, I often get irritated.
It takes at least five years to make a medium-sized dictionary. It cost two hundred dollars to have this car repaired. S is a ten-minute walk from S is ten minutes’ walk from S is a ten-minute drive from S is ten minutes’ drive from When I got into a taxi, I remembered that I had left my wallet at home. get on a train get on a bus get on a plane get into a taxi get into a car ride a bicycle ride a motorbike ride a horse take a train take a taxi take a bus take a plane get off a train get out of a car get down from a bike have a good time Kyoto Station Narita Airport The day before yesterday I took a taxi from Tokyo Station. It took a very long time to get to my destination because the evening rush hour had just begun. Two days ago I caught a taxi at Tokyo Station. Unfortunately I got caught in the evening traffic jam, so it took a very long time to get to where I was going.
Yesterday I spent the whole day reading a book. ×Yesterday I spent the whole day to read a book. We had a good time exchanging e-mails. Tom was so absorbed in watching TV that he didn’t notice me coming. I spent a weekend at a resort. ×I spent a weekend. I spent the day with my children. ×I spent the day. have a good time have a wonderful time have a great time have a hard time If you don’t hurry, the sun will have risen before we reach the top. I’ll have finished the work by the end of next month. The work will be finished by the end of next month/ I’ll be through with the work by the end of next month. Everyone spends at least a third of his or her life sleeping in bed, so by the age of seventy, he or she will have slept for at least twenty years. The depth and amount of your sleep vary with age. Generally, the older you get, the more difficult it becomes to sleep at night. Every one of us spends at least one-third of our lives sleeping in bed. By the time we reach seventy, we will have slept at least twenty years. How long and how deeply we sleep vary depending on how old we are. Generally, as we get older and older, it becomes more and more difficult to get to sleep at night.
The construction work will be finished in another three weeks. The construction work will be finished in another three weeks from now. ×The construction work will be finished in another three weeks later. The construction work will be completed in another three weeks. It’ll take another three weeks to complete the construction work. Tanaka went to the U.S. ten years ago, and two years later he got married. Tanaka went to the U.S. ten years ago, and after two years he got married.(渡米後2年の時を経て) The submarine will surface after ten minutes.(10分後に浮上し始める) The submarine will surface in ten minutes.(浮上に10分かかる) be good at be bad at 「技術的な事柄」 In cities, you no longer see any children wearing muddy clothes. In cities, you rarely see any children wearing muddy clothes. In cities, you seldom see any children wearing muddy clothes. The more informed you are, the less anxious you are. in ten minutes 「10分後にはもう、10分かかる」 after ten minutes 「およそ10分待った後から」 It seems that Japanese today can no longer wait patiently. For example, when they are waiting for a bus that is late, they get restless after only ten minutes. Japanese today seem to be unable to wait for a long time. When they are waiting for a bus that is delayed, they get irritated in ten minutes or so.
It was not until I got on the train that I found that I had left my wallet at home. It was only after I got on the train that I found that I had left my wallet at home. It was not until I (had) read this book several times that I finally understood it. It was only after I (had) read this book several times that I finally understood it. find that節 realize that節 find out 疑問詞節 realize 疑問詞節 I didn’t find that I had left my wallet at home until I got on the train. Only after I got on the train did I find that I had left my wallet at home. Not until I got on the train did I find that I had left my wallet at home. be faced with the problems of(という問題) be faced with the problems with(に関わる問題) the problems with the car(その車の問題)realize how difficult it is to (V) stick to the rules stick to one’s promise until grammar advise frankly sense university comfortable visitor traffic health forty It is not until we find it difficult to communicate in or translate a foreign language that we realize how greatly we are influenced by our own language. It is only after that we are faced with the problem of communication or translation in a foreign language that we realize how much we are bound by our own language.
Listening to other people is more important than reading books (is). reading books is important I’m far more interested in mathematics than (I am) in English. I am interested in English ×than I’m in English Tom is younger than he looks. he looks young ×than his looks someone everyone he his him he or she his or her him or her they their them Everyone has his or her own opinions, but he or she often has difficulty communicating them clearly enough to be understood. Generally, it is better to explain what you mean by giving some examples or reasons than to explain it briefly. Each of you has your own ideas, but it is difficult to communicate them clearly to other people. In general, it is better to explain what you want to say with some illustrations or supportive ideas than to express it simply.
The movie was more interesting than I (had) expected. This work is more difficult than you might expect. This work is more difficult than you may expect. than I had thought it would be you might expect he might expect she might expect they might expect you may expect he may expect she may expect they may expect Our meeting was unexpected called off.(全く予期しなかったが、意外にも) The movie was unexpectedly interesting.(見る価値などないと思っていたが) You’ll be surprised how difficult this is. At first I didn’t like the climate here, but now I’m used to it. Two years ago I met Nancy for the first time. Two years ago I first met Nancy. I reached the top of the mountain first. Certainly it’s difficult to remember the name of someone you meet for the first time, but if you try hard to use his or her name when talking, it’s easier to remember it than you might expect. You may have difficulty remembering the name of someone you’ve never met before. However, if you make a sincere effort to call them by their name, you’ll find it surprisingly easy to learn it.
Yoshi is better off than she used to be. Yoshi is better off than she once was. ×Yoshi is better off than what she was. Yoshi does better than she used to. ×Yoshi does better than she used to do. Tom is better off than (he was) ten years ago. Children today are more fortunate than they used to be. Children today are more fortunate than children in the past. It’s impossible to learn French in a month. I was going to phone you, but I couldn’t remember your number. I had memorized her phone number, and called her from the station. pick up「(単語)を聞き覚える」 learn by heart「(詩や何かの一節)を暗記する」 Language teachers from overseas often complain that Japanese students today don’t work very hard, and that they don’t seem to be as eager as they used to be to learn foreign languages. Foreign teachers of languages often complain that Japanese students today are not studying hard. They say that the students don’t seem to make as much effort as they did in the past to learn foreign languages.
The older you get, the more forgetful you become. You get old. You become forgetful. The older you get, the poorer your memory becomes. The more information you have, the less uneasy you feel. You have much information. You don’t feel uneasy. ×The more information you have, the more uneasy you don’t feel. The more carefully you plan, the more likely you are to succeed. △keep company with(古い表現) be familiar with「〜をよく知っている」 get along with get on with have lunch with spend time together know very well make friends with associate with「社会が異なる人々と付き合う」 Whenever I try to talk about a country I have visited before, I remember first of all the faces of the people I talked with there. It is not so much the things that were there as the people who were there that I first think of. The better I know the people I met, the closer I feel to the country. Each time I try to talk about a country I’ve been to before, the first thing that comes to mind is the faces of the people I talked with there. It’s not so much what was there as who was there that first occurs to me. The closer I feel to the people I met, the warmer I feel toward the country.
I get angry when I see someone talking on the cell phone while walking. I stayed up all night studying English last night. An elderly woman sat in the park, watching people passing by. 〜 I see someone walking, talking on the cell phone. いずれも、with (V) ingは×。 ×small birds take place「行事などが催される」 Let’s discuss the plans over lunch. (×over eating) Nothing is as pleasant as taking a walk in the fresh air early in the morning, listening to birds sing. No matter how sad I may feel, I get the feeling that something good is going to happen to me during the day. Nothing feels as good as listening to birds sing while taking a walk in the fresh air early in the morning. However unhappy I may be, I feel that I will experience something good in the course of the day.
Tom was sitting with his arms folded. Tom was sitting with his legs crossed. Tom was sitting with his eyes closed. Tom was standing with his back against the wall. Tom was walking with a book under his arm. Tom left home with a coat on. Tom was sitting with a cigar in his mouth. Tom was talking with his mouth full. Tom was standing with his back to the wall. ×I stayed up all night with studying English. ×It is not unusual that you find 〜 In Europe and the U.S., when people invite someone to their houses, it is not unusual to show him or her all the rooms. a married woman fashionable trendy the best film I have (ever) seen It is not unusual in most colleges to see middle-aged female students who look like housewives, with a textbook under their arms. In the U.S., more and more women who once gave up studying to keep house are getting into college once again. In most colleges, you often see a middle-aged female student who seems to be married, with a textbook under her arm. It is now very popular with women in the U.S. who once stopped studying for housekeeping, to go back to college.
You should express in simple English what you want to say. △You should express what you want to say in simple English. You shouldn’t forget that while you are in a foreign county, you should behave the way the local people do. △You shouldn’t forget that you should behave the way the local people do while you are in a foreign county. Tom returned to his hometown safely last year. have been showered with affections ×what to be loved is Tom gave us food and clothing and asked for nothing in return. Last year I experienced something unpleasant. Last year I had an unpleasant experience. Tom is an experienced teacher. Tom is a teacher who has a lot of experience. ×the experience that SV a bad experience If you have been loved by others and learned what love is, you can love others in return. It is difficult to communicate to others feelings that you yourself have never experienced. Only those who have experienced what love is by receiving a lot of love from others can love others in return. It is difficult to let others know about emotions you have never had.
I am worried that I am not confident in myself. I wonder how I should overcome this lack of confidence. I have been working on this problem for many years, and I have become a little more self-confident, but it still worries me seriously. I am worried about not having self-confidence. How should I solve this problem? I have been trying to improve the situation for many years, and it has become a little better, but it is still a serious worry for me.
It is not unusual to find people who boast that they are good at swimming, and that they would never drown even if they were thrown into the sea. But such people should realize that swimming in the pool is completely different from swimming in the sea (,) wearing their clothes. You often find people who say proudly that they are good swimmers and that they will never be drowned even if they are flung into the sea. However, they should learn that there is a great difference between swimming in the pool and swimming in the sea with their clothes on.
Recently the number of people who are forced to use English in their lives has been increasing. If someone working for a trading company is sent to America or Britain, they will have no time to complain, so they have to use English as soon as possible. These days more and more people must speak English every day. For example, trading company employees who are sent to the US or UK have no time to waste, so they must try hard to use English.
To teach someone something, you have to know at least three times as much as you are going to teach. This is because you cannot expect what questions you will be asked. If teachers at school knew only what is written in the textbook, they couldn’t answer (their) students’ questions. In order to teach something to somebody, you must have at least three times as much knowledge as you intend to teach, because you never know what questions your students will ask you. If school teachers knew only what is written on their textbooks, they would not be able to answer (the) questions from their students.
The other day, during the examination term, I came home much earlier than usual and I went into the living room(,) saying, “Today, our physics teacher didn’t ask any of the questions which I (had) expected. I feel I wasted my time studying.” When I returned home a lot earlier than usual the other day because of the exam term, I entered the dining room, saying, “The problems which I (had) expected were not given in the physics test today, I should not have studied so hard.”
He got there this morning. He arrived there this morning. The room was completely empty when he arrived. Could you tell me how to get to the garage? I’ve got a flat tire. As soon as he got out of a taxi, another man got into it. I felt that his new room was unexpectedly clean.
The news proved to be false. The news turned out to be false. Do you know of Albert Einstein? I am waiting for you to agree to my proposal. I want to make up with you. I want you to buy some chocolate for me as a gift from Belgium.
There used to be some strict adults in every neighborhood, and they scolded children seriously whenever the children did something shameful. This enabled children to realize that they were members of the community. Formerly, there were always some adults in the neighborhood who were severe with children and they always scolded them if children did shameful things. Thanks to this, children developed the consciousness that they were members of the society.
Everybody spends almost one-third of their life sleeping. So (,) they will have slept for twenty years by the time they turn 70 (years old). But the amount and depth of sleep vary with age. Generally (speaking), the older they grow, the less well they sleep at night. All people spend about a third of their life sleeping. Therefore, by the time you turn seventy, you will have slept 20 years (of your life) sleeping. However, how long and how well you sleep change with your age. In General, as you grow older, you will sleep less well during the night.
You have to decide by yourself all (the) important things in life such as finding a job or getting married. You can talk with your parents or superiors, but ultimately you have to decide (about) everything alone, and you yourself have to take the results (of you decisions) (,) whether they are good or bad. ou must decide on your own everything that is important in your life such as employment and (a) marriage. You can consult (with) your parents or seniors. However, you must make a decision about everything by yourself, and you yourself must take responsibility for the results, whether they are good or not.
My hometown is in the mountains, so showers often fall. In my childhood, when I was caught in a shower on my way to or from school, I used to run as fast as possible. This was because I didn’t want my textbooks to get wet. The feeling that books are important hasn’t changed. My home town is located in the mountains and we often have showers. When I was a child, I would often run very fast when I got caught in sudden rain on my way to school or home from school, because I never wanted my textbooks to get wet. I still feel (that) books are important.
I often hear the complains of English teachers that Japanese students cannot express their opinions boldly. But for a long time I have doubted English education (,) which forces students to debate in an American style. This may encourage Japan to be westernized, but I don’t think that it will help Japanese people to be truly internationalized. I often hear teachers of English complain that Japanese students cannot say confidently what they think. However, for a long time, I have questioned English teaching which imposes American-style debate on students. This may promote the westernization of Japan, but I don’t think that it will help Japanese people to achieve real internationalization.
When I am traveling, I usually take a bus. However monotonous the scene(s) from the window may be, I will never get bored as long as the bus is moving. I even feel that I take a bus not so much to go somewhere as to enjoy riding it. When I go on a trip, I often use buses. While the bus is moving, I don’t get bored no matter how simple the landscape from the window is. I would go so far as to feel that I take a bus because I enjoy doing so rather than because I need to go to some place.
In Japan, it has been thought since the old days that work is good but that play is bad. The summer vacation in Japan is far shorter than that in the West. But recently the tendency particularly among young people to balance work and leisure has become stronger. Japanese people have thought since old times that work is good, while play is bad. The Japanese have a much shorter summer vacation than Westerners (do). However, these days the tendency especially among young people to enjoy their leisure as well as work is stronger.
When you live abroad, you encounter things (which) you seldom do on a tour. Each time you experience various feelings such as confusion, shock, or strong emotion. It is not until through such experiences that you can see (some) aspects of the society (which) you have not noticed. While you are living in a foreign country, you have encounters (which) you seldom have while you are taking a tour. Whenever you do so, you have various experiences, in which you are puzzled, shocked, or moved. It is only after you have such experiences that you begin to see some parts of the society (which) you have not understood.
It is not so difficult as you think to have a balanced diet. The easiest way is to keep in mind that you should have as many and different foods as possible and avoid eating one kind of food too much every day. Having a balanced diet is not as difficult as you think. The easiest way is to make effort every day to eat as many and various foods as you can and not to eat too much of one kind of food.
I have watched little TV since I moved here three years ago. However, I felt (that) it was surprising and amusing that many people advised me to watch at least some TV. I have seldom watched TV for three years since I moved here. But I was surprised and amused to find that there were many people who advised me that I should watch some TV.
It is true that if you have a cell phone, you can call your friends whenever you want to talk with them. On the other hand, some people annoy others when they are talking loudly about private things in public places. The problem is not cell phones themselves, but people who use them. Indeed, you can call your friends whenever you want to talk with them (,) if you have a cell phone. But (,) on the other hand, some people are talking about something private in loud voices in public areas, which is annoying to others. It is not cell phones but the people who use them that matter.
One of the main reasons why the video games is popular among children is that it is very easy to play (it). It takes at most two hours to learn how to play the game. But many parents are worried that their children may be too keen on the game. One of the chief reasons for the popularity of the TV game among kids is that they can play it very easily. It takes them two hours at most to understand how to play it. However, there are many parents who are afraid that their children may be too absorbed in (playing) the game.
I saw the sea for the first time at 12, and in those days, there was much more natural beauty than (there is ) today. I lived a long way from the sea, so I could seldom see it. Today we can easily go to the sea by car, but it is a shame that much of the sea’s natural beauty has been lost. I first saw the sea when I was twelve (years old) and at that time, there was far more natural beauty than (there is ) today. Because I lived far way from the sea, I couldn’t see the sea often. Now it is easy to drive there, but I am sorry that we have lost much of the sea’s natural beauty.
Thank you very much for giving me a nice bicycle. It is the present (that) I have wanted most. My brother is teaching me how to ride it. Yesterday I fell off it several times, but I didn’t get injured. I think that I will be able to ride my bicycle to the nearby park alone in a few days. It is very kind of you to give me a wonderful bicycle. This is the present (that) I have wanted most. I am learning how to ride it from my brother. Though I tumbled off my bicycle a couple of times yesterday, I didn’t injure myself. In two or three days I think I will be able to go by bicycle to the park nearby by myself.
Several years ago, I finally studied in America, which I had wanted to do for a long time. To my embarrassment, I knew nothing about American social problems, so I regretted that I had seldom read newspapers when I had been in Japan. When I finally realized a long-cherished dream of studying in America a few years ago, I was embarrassed to find that I didn’t know anything about social problems in America. I thought I should have read newspapers more often when I was in Japan.
Boys, be ambitious! Be ambitious not for money or for selfish aggrandizement, nor for that evanescent thing which men call fame. Be ambitious for knowledge, for righteousness, and for the uplift of your people. Be ambitious for the attainment of all that a man ought to be.
>I have eaten breakfast this morning. は、「今朝、私は朝食を食べました。」 という意味ですが、話し手はいつこれを話したのでしょうか。 「this morning」は「今朝」と訳しましたが、時間的に英語では「午前中」を意味 します。 そこで、午前中という漠然とした範囲内で話されたということになります。もしも 午後や夕方に話したとするのならば、次のように過去形にすることになります。 I ate breakfast this morning.