【リスニング問題に挑戦！】

日常会話などでよく使われる句動詞や表現などを使った短いストーリー。

まずは、スクリプトを見ないで聴いてみて、質問に答えられるか、挑戦してくださいね！

＜ストーリー＞

After a challenging day at work, Maria needed some time to settle down.

She found a quiet corner in her living room, took a few deep breaths, and closed her eyes.

As she focused on calming thoughts, the tension began to ease, and a sense of peace came over her.

The process of settling down allowed Maria to reflect on the day and regain a positive outlook for the week ahead.

Questions:

1. Why did Maria need to settle down?
2. Where did Maria go to settle down?
3. What was the result of Maria settling down her emotions?

Answers:

1. She had a challenging day at work.
2. A quiet corner of her living room.
3. Her tension began to ease and a sense of peace came over her.

Episode ＃32 の 表現と例文

★burn up

The phrasal verb "burn up" has several meanings, but the most common interpretation is to consume something completely by fire or heat. While the verb “burn” usually has the meaning of doing damage to something, “burn up” always means that the object burning has been destroyed or no longer exists.

：句動詞の“burn up”にはいくつかの意味がありますが、最も一般的な解釈としては、火や熱によって何かを完全に焼き尽くすというものがあります。 動詞 "burn "は通常、何かにダメージを与えるという意味を持ちますが、"burn up "は、常に、燃えている対象が破壊された、又はもう存在しないということを意味します。

＜例文＞

1. The forest fire burned up everything in its path, leaving behind a charred landscape.
2. She accidentally left her papers too close to the candle, and they burned up before she could save them.

【リスニング問題に挑戦！】

日常会話などでよく使われる句動詞や表現などを使った短いストーリー。

まずは、スクリプトを見ないで聴いてみて、質問に答えられるか、挑戦してくださいね！

＜ストーリー＞

In the heart of London, there is a vibrant neighborhood filled with lively colors and bustling activity.

The rows of market stalls display a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and handmade crafts.

People from diverse backgrounds gather in a local park, creating a lively atmosphere.

The passionate energy of the community is reflected in the lively conversations and laughter that fill the air.

Overall, this vibrant neighborhood is a lively and dynamic place that appeals to locals, and attracts tourists from all over the world.

Questions:

1. What kind of stalls can be found in the vibrant market?
2. What is reflected in the lively conversations?
3. Who does the vibrant neighborhood appeal to?

Answers:

1. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and handmade crafts.
2. The passionate energy of the community.
3. Locals, as well as tourists from around the world.