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2020年全国高考二卷英语听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a supermarket.B. In the post office.C. In the street.2.What did Carl do?A. He designed a medal.B. He fixed a TV set.C. He took a test.3.What does the man do? A.He's a tailor.B.He's a waiter.C.He's a shop assistant.4.When will the flight arrive? A. At 18:20.B. At 18:35.C. At 18:50.5.How can the man improve his article? A. By deleting unnecessary words.B. By adding a couple of points.C. By correcting grammar mistakes.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What Does Bill often do on Friday night?A.Visit his parents.B. Go to the movies.C.Walk along Broadway.7.Who watches musical plays most often?A.Bill.B.Sarah.C.Bill's parents.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.Why does David want to speak to Mike?A. To invite him to a party.B. To discuss a schedule.C. To call off a meeting.9.What do we know about the speakers? A.They are colleagues.B.They are close friends.C.They've never met before.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.What kind of camera does the man want?A. ATV camera.B. A video camera.C. A movie camera.11.Which function is the man most interested in?A.Underwater filming.B. A large memory.C.Auto-focus.12.How much would the man pay for the second camera?A.950 euros.B.650 euros .C.470 euros.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Who is Clifford?A. A little girl.B.The man's pet.C. A fictional character.14.Who suggested that Norman paint for children's books? A.His wife.B.Elizabeth.C. A publisher.15.What is Norman's story based on?A. A book.B. A painting.C. A young woman.16.What is it that shocked Norman?A.His unexpected success.B.His efforts made in vain.C.His editor's disagreement.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who would like to make small talk according to the speaker?A.Relatives.B.Strangers.C.Visitors.18.Why do people have small talk?A. To express opinions.B. To avoid arguments.C. To show friendliness.19.Which of the following is a frequent topic in small talk?A.Politics.B.Movies.C.Salaries.20.What does the speaker recommend at the end of his lecture?A.Asking open-ended questions.B.Feeling free to change topics.C.Making small talk interesting.【参考答案】1-5：CBACA 6-10：BBCCB11-15：ACCAB 16-20：ABCBA【听力原文】Text 1M:Excuse me. How can I get to the nearest supermarket?W:It's on Pennings Road. Go past the post office and it's on your left.Text 2W: I don't know how you did it, Carl, but the TV works beautifully now. You should get a medal for your work.M: It wasn't hard at all. It was much easier than preparing for the test.Text 3M:Good morning, madam. What can I do for you?W:Well, the sleeves of this jacket are too long. Can you make them shorter?M:Let me take a look. Okay, I can do it for twenty dollars.Text 4W:Excuse me. Could you tell me what time Flight AF35 gets in?M:Well, it's due in at 6:20 p.m., but the announcement said just now that it has a thirty-minute delay because of the bad weather.Text 5M:Miss Miller, could you tell me how I can improve this article? I got a B plus.W:It's quite good, actually. The language use is good and the main points are covered. There is just too much repetition. You could have said everything within two pages.Text 6W:So, Bill, what do you usually do on the weekend?M: I often go to the movies with friends on Friday night. How about you, Sarah?W:Well, I love seeing musical plays on Broadway with my friends. Have you been to many?M:Not really. I saw one when I moved to New York and another when my parents came to visit, but none ever since.Text 7W:Hello, Helen Smith speaking, can I help you?M:Hello, this is David. Could I speak to Mike, please?W: I am afraid he is not available at the moment. Would you leave a message?M:Yes, I'm calling to cancel a meeting we scheduled for this afternoon.W:OK, let me take this down. Could I have your name again?M:Certainly. It's David Stone.Text 8W:Can I help you, sir?M: I'd like to buy a camera.W:Right. We have ordinary cameras, movie cameras and video cameras. They are all digital. M:Well, I am thinking of a video camera.W:Let's see.How much do you want to spend, sir?M:Oh, I'm not really sure. What is the price?W:Well, that depends on the model and anything else you want to have with it.M: I see. W:How about this one? It has one of the new memory sticks and a protective case for filming underwater so you can take it when you go diving.M:Does it have auto-focus?W:No, it doesn't.M:That's okay. The underwater filming is important for me, actually. How much is this?W: It costs 650 euros. M:Oh, that's a bit expensive for me. Have you got anything similar but less expensive?W:Well, here is the sale of the week. It's excellent for the price. Only 470 euros and it includes...Text 9W: A big dog celebrates a big birthday this year. Clifford the Big Red Dog first appeared 50 years ago, along with Emily Elizabeth, the little girl who loves him. Today we have Norman Bridwell to talk with NPR's reporter on his dog's 50th birthday. So, Norman, tell us how it all started.M:Well, it was 1962 and I was struggling — not very successful artist in New York. My wife suggested that I try my hand at painting for children's books. So I did ten paintings and took them to publishers. I was turned down everywhere, except at one publisher,where a young woman told me I wasn't very good. So if I wanted to paint for a book, I'd need to write one on my own.W: So you did!M:Umm, the woman pointed to a painting I'd done, of a little girl with a big red dog. And she said “Maybe that's a story.” And I went home. And over that weekend, I wrote the story Clifford the Big Red Dog, and was shocked when it was accepted for publication because I'd never written anything before.W: I see. How wonderful!M:Yes, it was. My wife was also in shock when she did realize it wasn't a dream.But it was just luck. W:But that luck turned into 90 Clifford books that have sold 126 million copies in 13 languages.Text 10M:Hello, everyone. Today I'm going to talk about small talk, that is, short conversations people often have with strangers they meet. Such exchanges occur at bus stops,on buses, while waiting in line, almost anywhere that strangers gather close together. As a matter of fact, these short conversations are a good way for people to say hello and express friendliness. Such conversations usually cover a wide range of topics. The topics may include weather, customer service,movies, TV shows, local sports or latest news. But you should always keep it in your mind that private questions about salaries, family life, religious beliefs and politics should be avoided during these conversations. Besides, it's better to ask open-ended questions. If you ask visitors, “Do you like our city?” They may say simply “Yes.” On the other hand, if you ask, “What do you think of our city?” They will have more freedom in answering. This type of question also shows that you're interested in them. If you appear interested in what people are saying, they feel more comfortable talking with you.

2020年全国高考一卷英语听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where are the speakers?A. At a swimming pool.B. In a clothing shop.C. At a school lab.2.What will Tom do next?A.Turn down the music.B.Postpone the show.C.Stop practicing.3.What is the woman busy doing?A.Working on a paper.B.Tidying up the office.C.Organizing a party.4.When will Henry start his vacation?A.This weekend. B.Next week. C. At the end of August.5.What does Donna offer to do for Bill?A.Book a flight for him.B.Drive him to the airport.C.Help him park the car.第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.Why does Pete call Lucy?A. To say that he'll be late.B. To tell her about his work.C. To invite her to dinner.7.When is Pete going to see Lucy?A. At 6:00 pm.B. At 6:45 pm.C. At 8:00 pm.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Why does Cathy want to quit her job？A.She'll join another firm.B.She'll run her own business.C.She's fed up with it.9.What is Mark's attitude towards Cathy's decision?A.Forgiving.B.Sympathetic.C.Supportive.10.What might Cathy do for the present company?A.Apply for a project.B.Train a new person.C.Recommend an engineer.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.How did the man feel about his performance today?A.Greatly encouraged.B. A bit dissatisfied.C.Terribly disappointed.12.What did the man say helped him overcome the problem?A.Patience.B.Luck.C.Determination.13.What is the woman doing?A.Conducting an interview.B.Holding a press conference.C.Hosting a ceremony.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What is next to the apartment building？ A.A restaurant. B.A laundry. C.A grocery store.15.Which is included in the rent？ A.Electricity. B.The Internet. C.Satellite TV.16.What does the woman think of the apartment？ A.It's quite large. B.It's well furnished. C.It's worth the money.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Where is Jeff from？A.Liverpool.B.Coventry.C.Newcastle.18.Where do young men go to watch big games according to Jeff？A.Pubs.B.Stadiums.C.Friends' homes.19.Why does Jeff have to pick a team to support？A. To avoid being bothered.B. To open a conversation.C. To earn respect from others.20.What does Jeff mainly talk about？A.England'smoment of success.B.English flag as a symbol of hope.C.England's all-time favorite sport.【参考答案】1-5BCCAB 6-10 ABACB 11-15BCACA 16-20 CBAAC【听力原文】Text 1W:Can I help you?M:Yes. I'd like to try this jacket on, please.W:Okay, the changing rooms are over there.Text 2W:Tom, your music is too loud.M:Our band is practicing for the show, mom.W:But it's already the middle of the night.M:Okay, we'll cut it off right away.Text 3M:You look pretty busy. What's up?W:We're putting together an office party this Friday evening. There'll be about 30 people, and I'm the organizer.M:Nice, but it's probably best not to overwork yourself. Enjoy!Text 4W:Hi, Henry, did you say you are going to take a vacation next week?M:Actually, I'm leaving for San Francisco this weekend.W:Cool. But I can't get away until the end of August.Text 5M:Donna, have you booked the flight to London for me?W:Sure, Bill. Do you need a ride to the airport? I can do it.M:No, thanks. I will park my car at the airport.Text 6M:Hi, Lucy, this is Pete.W:Hi, what's up?M:Listen, I'm afraid I'll be a little late tonight. Remember I said earlier thatI would pick you up at 6? Now, I'm going to meet you at about a quarter to seven, as there's been a problem here at work.W:OK. Don't worry. The film begins at 8. I'll wait.M:Good. Get something to eat before I arrive. Okay?W: I will.Text 7W:Hi, Mark. I've decided to leave the company. I had an amazing time here. But it is time for me to move on.M:May I ask why, Cathy? I do hope that you stay with us here. W:Well, you know, I've got a new job in a big engineering firm. It's a management position.M: In that case, I think that I understand your decision and you have my support.W:Thanks for understanding. But I can work here two more weeks. M:That's great. Will you be able to finish your present project?W:Sure. And if you hire someone within ten days, I'd be happy to provide training in my areas.Text 8W:Well done! Congratulations! How are you feeling?M:Tired. I'mjust tired. W:But you did so well to get second place in today's car race.M:Well, I came out here aiming for the gold. I got third place last time and it was not the result I had hoped for.W:What happened today? You were looking extremely good at the start.M: I blew it. The car was a bit out of control.W:Some people might have given up at that point.M: I was determined to do it to finish the round.W: So what now?M:Tomorrow is going to be tough, much tougher than today.W:Well, I think you showed great determination today. Good luck for tomorrow and thanks for speaking to us.Text 9W: So what is your new apartment like, Terry?M:Oh, it's great. There are two bedrooms, a nice kitchen and a living room.W:Sounds nice.M:Yeah. And there is a grocery store next to the apartment building. And there is a laundry and a fast food restaurant across the street, so it is a quick way to get a meal.W:That's good. How much do you pay in rent?M:Well, I have a roommate, so I pay half the rent. That is $275 a month, with gas, water and electricity included. And the Internet and satellite TV are separate.W:That's a really wonderful price. How on earth did you find a place like that?M: I just found it online. W:Great.Text 10M:Hello, I'm Jeff Anderson from Coventry, England. And in today's program, I'd like to share with you a special kind of English culture — the football. A lot of people in England are crazy about football. During the football season, whenever there is a big match, all the flags for local football teams, such as Liverpool and Newcastle are hung outside every window or even spread proudly on T-shirts or scarves. There is an atmosphere of excitement in the air. Groups of young men crowd into dark packed pubs, staring at television screens. Of course, they are covered head to toe in the colors of their team. They shout and scream in sadness when their team loses a goal or with joy when there is a moment of success. You do not have to be a fan of football to get caught up in the excitement, as far as victories are concerned.England had its big moment in 1966 in Wimbledon Stadium. The World Cup victory is in the hearts and minds of all football fans. Now, whenever England is playing a big match, red and white covers every inch of every pub, a symbol of hope — the English flag. While football has never been something I'm particularly interested in. For years, I've had to pretend excitement and pick a team to support. You cannot say you don't like or do not follow football in England, as often this will lead to a long dialogue in which someone will begin telling you why you should support their team.

2020年新高考一卷（浙江卷）英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What will the speakers do tonight? A. Visit Mary. B. Go out of town. C. Host a dinner.2.How does the woman go to work this week? A. By car. B. By bike. C. On foot.3.What time does Dave's meeting start? A. At 8:30. B. At 9:00. C. At 10:00.4.What is Helen going to do? A. Buy some books. B. Study in the library. C. Attend a history class.5.What is the woman's feeling now? A. Relief. B. Regret. C. Embarrassment.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What is Tom busy doing? A. Raising money. B. Writing a lab report. C. Giving classes to children.7.Who might be able to help Tom this week? A. Mike. B. Cathy. C. Jane.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.Why is Jack leaving early? A. To avoid getting stuck in traffic. B. To enjoy the scenery on the way. C. To buy some gifts for his family.9.What does Judy often do at the railway station? A. Read books. B. Call some friends. C. Look around the shops.10.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. What to do next year. B. Where to go for vacations. C. How to pass the waiting time.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.Why does Bill look troubled? A. He is short of money. B. He has made a big mistake. C. He is facing a tough choice.12.What is Bill now? A. A college student. B. An army officer. C. A computer engineer.13.What does the woman seem to suggest Bill do? A. Learn to repair cars. B. Decline the job offer. C. Ask his uncle for advice.听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。14.What is the woman recommending to the man? A. A writer. B. A club. C. A course.15.What is the woman reading now? A. The Beautiful Mind. B. The Great Gatsby. C. The Kite Runner.16.How much time does the man have to read the book? A. Two weeks. B. Three weeks. C. Four weeks.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.What is the speaker doing? A. Reporting a study. B. Chairing a meeting. C. Teaching a class.18.What should you pay most attention to when taking notes? A. Listening. B. Reading. C. Writing.19.What is an advantage of using symbols in note-taking? A. It keeps information secret. B. It leaves space for future use. C. It makes key words noticeable.20.What will the speaker do next? A. Ask a few questions. B. Show some notes. C. Make a summary.【参考答案】1-5CABBA 6-10 ABACC 11-15CABBC 16-20 ACACB【听力原文】(Text 1)M:Who will join us for dinner tonight?W:Bob and Candy. I also invited Mary, but she is out of town.M:What a pity! I was hoping she would come.(Text 2)M: If I were you, I'd just walk to work. It would take you about 20 minutes. Riding a bike is a good choice, too.W: I agree. But this week my husband is away on business, so I have to drive my kids to school before I go to work. I'm pressed for time, you know.(Text 3)W:It's 8:30, Dave, and you're going to be late for the meeting.M:Oh, my! I just have half an hour left. I can't believe I slept for 10 hours.(Text 4)M:Hi, Helen. Where are you off to?W: To the library. I've got a history paper due next week, and need to do some reading.(Text 5)W:Thank goodness! You're still here.M:What's up?W: I need your signature for this document. It's urgent.(Text 6)W:Are you all alone, Tom? Why not ask Mike to help you collect money for the Children's Centre?M:Well, he's working on his lab report. Could you come?W:I'd love to, but I won't be available until next week. I think Cathy will have some free time this week. Do you want me to pass on a message?M:That'd be nice. Thanks, Jane.(Text 7)W:Are you leaving for the railway station now, Jack? It's so early.M:Just avoiding the rush hour traffic. I don't want to be late.W: So you have to wait for about two hours? I don't think there's scenery to look at.M:Don't worry! I'll take a book with me.W:It's too noisy to read in the railway station. I would usually look around the shops while waiting for the train.M:But I've already got all the gifts for my parents and sisters. I don't need to buy anything. If I really can't focus on the book, I may phone up some friends I haven't talked to in a while.W:That's a nice idea. Betty told me last time that she often spent the waiting time writing a to-do list so that she'd not miss anything in the days to come.M:That's an awesome idea. I'll surely do that. Thank you, Judy. See you next year.W:Bye!(Text 8)W:Hi, Bill. You look troubled. What's the matter?M:Hi, Grace. I have a big decision to make. My uncle offered me a job as the lead engineer at his service station, and with good pay.W:That's wonderful, but are you going to quit college?M:That's exactly the problem. One side of me says, “Oh, go ahead! You can go back to collegeanytime. What job could you get after college that would pay you $15 an hour?That's $30,000 a year!”W:And then?M:And then, the other side says, “Hold it, not so fast! For all those years you were in the army, you planned to go to college so that you would have many job possibilities to choose from. You've planned your whole life around going to college. And now…”W: I can see it. It's true that with your experience in the army, you could do excellent work repairing cars if you accept the job. But you are doing very well now. Just think of the future. You will get better jobs.(Text 9)W:Hey, John. Can I talk to you for a minute?M:Sure, what's up?W: I wanted to let you know about a book club I joined a few months ago. I know you do a lot of reading, so I thought you might want to come with me next month.M:Oh, that sounds like fun. When does the group meet?W:Usually the last Saturday of the month at 7:30 in the evening. Is that too late for you?M:No, I think that's okay. What do you talk about in the group?W:Well, every month we choose a new book. And then during the next meeting, we discuss it.M:What books have you read?W:Quite a lot. Recently we have read The Beautiful Mind and The Great Gatsby. Now we are reading The Kite Runner.M:The Kite Runner ? I've heard that's a good book. What's it about?W:It's about a boy who grows up in Afghanistan during the 1980s.M:That sounds interesting. I'd love to come.W:Great! The next meeting will be held in two weeks, so you still have time to read the book.(Text 10)W:Today, let's begin with note-taking techniques. Note-taking is an important skill not only for taking classes, but also for doing your job in the future.I'd like to draw your attention to certain points about taking notes. First,remember that note-taking should be 75% listening and only 25% writing, so don't try to write down every single word the teacher says. Ignore what is unimportant and write in phrases, not complete sentences. Second, leave spaces and lines between main ideas. You may want to add some information later. I find that some of you are very good at making use of color, mapping web, and symbols such as arrows, circles and boxes. I highly recommend these tools to all of you, because the use of them makes the outline more easily readable and interesting than the blocks of text. It also makes sure that important words stand out. Here are some examples.

2020年新高考一卷（山东卷）英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does the conversation take place? A. At a store. B. At a gym. C. At home.2.How will David get to the club? A. By car. B. By train. C. By bike.3.What is Jane studying? A. Biology. B. Chemistry. C. Calligraphy.4.What is the man doing? A. Buying an air conditioner. B. Returning an air conditioner. C. Fixing an air conditioner.5.How does the woman probably feel? A. Excited. B. Annoyed. C. Puzzled.第二节(共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.How many people will be travelling? A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.7.When will the man leave for Seattle? A. This Wednesday. B. Next Monday. C. Next Wednesday.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Buying a present. B. Attending a concert. C. Planing a birthday party.9.What will the speakers do later? A. See a movie. B. Read a novel. C. Meet up with Jane.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where is Lisa? A. Liverpool. B. London. C. Paris.11.What kind of people does London Week need? A. Reporters. B. Sales representatives. C. Advertisers.12.How much did Lisa earn monthly in her last job? A. 3,500 pounds. B. 3,000 pounds. C. 2,500 pounds.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.What's the relationship between the speakers? A. Good friends. B. Fellow students. C. Roommates.14.When did Sarah start college? A. A year ago. B. Three months ago. C. A week ago.15.Why does Ricky want to move? A. He wants younger company . B. He wants to be nearer college. C. He doesn't get along with the host family.16.What will Ricky probably do next? A. Visit a teacher. B. Hang out with friends. C. Give John a phone call.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who is the speaker? A. A guide. B. A teacher. C. A coach.18.When will the students leave for the museum? A. 6.30. B. 7:45. C. 8:00.19.What will the students do at 1:15? A. See a film. B. Meet at a cafe. C. Visit a gallery.20.Where can the students find more information? A. From teachers. B. From a website. C. From a book.【参考答案】1—5ABCAB 6—10 CCACA 11—15BCBAA 16—20 CBCAB【听力原文】(Text1)M: I'm looking for a plain blue sweater.W: How about this one?M: Yes,that's nice. Could I try it on?W: Certainly.The fitting rooms are over there.(Text2)W: David's going to meet us at the club around six.M: Good.How will he get there? I don't think driving is a good choice in the rush hour.W: David said he'll take the underground. What about us?M: Let's go by bike.(Text3)M: Jane,wait a second. I'm going with you.W: Okay.I'm going to Professor Wang's calligraphy class.M: I know. It's in the chemistry building, right? My biology class is in the same building.(Text4)W: Is there anything else you want?M: No,thank you. By the way, in case there's a problem with this air conditioner, can I return it?W: Yes,but you must return it within thirty days.M: Thank you.(Text5)W: Stop checking emails! We are in the middle of a vacation!M: Okay!One more minute and I'll switch it off.(Text6)W: Hello,Global Travel Agency. May I help you?M: Hello.Do you have a package tour to Seattle? If you do, how many days will it last?W: Yes,we do. Four days and three nights. It's available every Monday and Wednesday.M: Please help me register two people for the tour for this Wednesday.W: I'm sorry. This Wednesday is already fully booked. It's the traveling season, you know. Would you go for next week?M: Okay.Can I book it now?W: Yes,of course. Now, when will you start your holiday, Monday or Wednesday?M: Well,I'm teaching on Monday. So Wednesday, please.(Text7)W: I have been trying hard to choose a gift for Kate for her birthday.M: That's been hard for me too.W: Would you like to go in with me and choose something together?M: Yes,two heads are better than one. So, what does Kate like doing? That might help us choose something.W: She seems to enjoy listening to music, reading novels, and going to the movies.M: Maybe we could get her a concert ticket. What do you think?W: That's a good idea. But we don't know what concert she likes.M: Jane can help us. She knows Kate very well.W: You're right. Let's see Jane this afternoon after class.M: Okay.(Text8)M: Hey,I think I found a job that might interest Lisa. Where is she?W: She went to Liverpool visiting friends, I think. What is it?M: Well,it's from London Week, which claims to be the only newspaper for visitors to London.W: What do they want, a reporter?M: No,it's what they call a sales representative.W: Hmm.Could be interesting. How much does it pay?M: Not bad. Three thousand pounds a month. That's five hundred pounds more than what she made in her last job.W: Not bad at all. Any requirement?M: Salespeople with no less than two years of experience, not necessarily in advertising.Lisa's got plenty of that.W: Any other details about the job?M: No,just the paid trips to Paris on top of the salary.W: Well,let's tell Lisa. She'll be back tomorrow I expect.(Text9)W: Hi,I'm Sarah.M: Hello,Sarah. My name's Ricky.W: Hi Ricky. Are you a new student here?M: Yes,I just had my first lesson this morning. Are you a new student too?W: No. I've been here for a year.M: A year? That's a long time.W: Yes,it is. I went through three months of language training after I first arrived in this college, and now I'm a psychology student here. Today I've come to visit my teacher in the language centre. How long have you been here?M: Only a week.W: Oh,not long. Where do you live, with a family?M: Yes,I'm staying with a retired couple at the moment. They're very nice, but I'm looking for a new place where I can hang out with more people of my age. Do you know of any good places?W: Yes.Actually, my friend John has a spare room in his apartment. And he is looking for a roommate. Would you like his phone number?M: That would be great! Thanks for your help.(Text10)M: Good morning, everybody. Before we start the class today, I need to give you some information about our field trip on the 27th of May. As you know, we're spending the day at The Science Museum in London. A coach will pick us up in the school car park. We'll leave at 8 o'clock, so plan to be there at least fifteen minutes before that, 7:45 at the latest. You'd better set your alarms for 6:30, okay? If you've visited The Science Museum before, you'll know that it's enormous, and we can't possibly see everything in one day. The Welcome Wing has three galleries which deal only with contemporary science. We're going to have a guided tour of one of them. We've ordered lunch at the café, so we'll all meet up there at 12:30. And don't be late. We have to go to the cinema at 1:15. I think that's all for now. Oh, one last thing. Check out The Science Museum website before we go. The more you read about it, the more interesting the visit will be.

2019年高考全国I卷英语听力第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Where does this conversation take place?A. In a classroom.B. In a hospital.C. In a museum.2. What does Jack want to do?A. Take fitness classes.B. Buy a pair of gym shoes.C. Change his work schedule.3. What are the speakers talking about?A. What to drink.B. Where to meet.C. When to leave.4. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Colleagues.B. Classmates.C. Strangers.5. Why is Emily mentioned in the conversation?A. She might want a ticket.B. She is looking for the man.C. She has an extra ticket.第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.How long did James run his business？A.10 years.B.13 years.C.15 years.7.How does the woman feel about James' situation？A. Embarrassed.B. Concerned.C. Disappointed.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What has Kate's mother decided to do？A. Return to school.B. Change her job.C. Retire from work.9.What did Kate's mother study at college？A. Oil painting.B. Art history.C. Business administration.10.What is Kate's attitude toward her mother's decision?A. Disapproving.B. Ambiguous.C. Understanding.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What is the man doing？A. Chairing a meeting.B. Hosting a radio program.C. Conducting a job interview.12.What benefits Mary most in her job？A. Her wide reading.B. Her leaders' guidance.C. Her friends' help13.Who will Mary talk about next？A. Her teacher.B. Her fatherC. Her mother.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Why does the man seldom do exercise？A. He lacks motivation.B. He has a heart problem.C. He works all the time.15.What does Jacob Sattelmair probably do？A. He's an athlete.B. He's a researcher.C. He's a journalist.16.Why does the woman speak of a study？A. To encourage the man.B. To recommend an exercise.C. To support her findings.17.How much time will the man probably spend exercising weekly？A.300 minutes.B.150 minute.C.75 minutes.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What did the scientists do to the road？A. They repaired it.B. They painted it.C. They blocked it19.Why are young birds drawn to the road surface？A. It's warm.B. It's brown.C. It's smooth.20.What is the purpose of the scientists' experiment？A. To keep the birds there for a whole year.B. To help students study the birds well.C. To prevent the birds from being killed.参考答案1-5BABCA 6-10 CBACC11-15BACAB 16-20 ACBAC录音原文Text1W: Excuse me, sir. Visiting hours are over now. Your wife must get some rest.M: Oh, I'm sorry, doctor. I didn't hear the bell, or I would have left earlier.Text2M: Hello, my name is Jack. I need to get in shape. How do I register for the classes?M: We'll need you to join the gym, and then you could find out which classes fit your schedule the best.Text3W: I'll see you at the theater.M: Better still, let's meet in the Red Lion bar to have a nice little talk.W: Good idea. And I'd love to have a drink there.Text4M: Hello, my name is John Arbor. And I'm calling to ask about the position advertised in Friday's Daily Mail.M: Yes, the position is still open.You could come over and have a talk with us.Text5M: I have an extra ticket to the concert tonight. Would you like to join me?W: Thanks! But I already have one. You can ask Emily. She might be interested.Text6W: Did you know James went out of business?M: Really? When was that?W: Last month.M: That's too bad. He had owned that business for 15 years. What happened?W: I don't know. But life must be pretty tough for his family now. His sons are still so young; one is 13, and the other is ten.M: Well, maybe things are not as bad as they seem to be.W: I hope so.Text7W: Guess what? My mother's decided to go back to school!M: Why?W: Well, she always loved art, but learned business administration at college because her parents thought it was difficult for an artist to find a job.M: So, she wants to study art now?W: Yeah, oil painting. It's been her dream for a long time.M: It's nice to return to learn what she loves. But, Kate, I still think old age should be about peace and relaxation.Hurrying to school every day and having to pass exams sounds a bit too much for her.W: You know, she retired last year and I'm leaving for the university soon. She needs to find something interesting to do.M: Well, maybe, if it's what she wants.Text8M: Dear listeners, for today's show, I have with my colleague, Mary Laney. She has been a radio TV reporter for many years.Mary, welcome to our show.W: It's a pleasure to be here.M: Would you please tell our listeners who most influenced your decision to become are porter?W: Both my parents had a great influence upon my choices of work. Instead of trying to pick out a job for me, they helped me learn those things that led me to it.M: How did they do that?W: My father always told me that an education was one of the greatest advantages I could have, one that would always stay with me. He used to tell me that readers were leaders, and encouraged me to read all I could. As a result, I've always kept up with the newspapers, faithfully read news magazines and learned to really enjoy books,all of which have been an invaluable help to me in radio and television reporting.M: What about your mother?W: Well, my mother helped me in a much different way.Text9M: We all know that exercise is good for us. But sometimes it seems too hard to leave the sofa.W: I can see that. You seldom do exercise.M: Plus, having the doctor tell us to get two and a half hours of exercise a week doesn't really help our motivation much.W: Don't be discouraged. Now, a new study suggests getting benefits from exercise doesn't have to be that demanding.Jacob Sattelmair, from Harvard University, has done a study into how much exercise is needed to lower the risk of heart attacks.M: Hmm...interesting.W: The study showed that people who put in 300 minutes a week of exercise had a 20%lower risk of death due to heart disease. Still, the people who exercise 150 minutes a week did pretty well, too,lowering their death risk by 14%.M: And what about the people who exercise half as much as that, like what I probably do? Does that help?W: Of course. Even 15 minutes would help.Text10W: Here is a piece of news for bird lovers.Scientists have painted a long road red, yellow, and white. They hope to discourage the seabirds from wandering onto the highway. "The area is home to large crowds of birds that come to stay for the season. Young birds are often attracted to the warm road surface and get killed by the traffic,"biology student Hannah tells the broadcaster. The youngsters' feathers are brown in color. The dark-colored road surface makes the youngsters hard to be noticed. As the number of tourists has grown, so has the amount of traffic on the roads. Biologist Kristin says the plan is to see how the birds respond to the multi-colored road this summer. And if it works, the idea could spread to other parts of the country.

2018年全国高考II+III卷英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What does John find difficult in learning German? A. Pronunciation. B. Vocabulary. C. Grammar.2.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Colleagues. B. Brother and sister. C. Teacher and student.3.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B. At a ticket office. C. On a train.4.What are the speakers talking about? A. A restaurant. B. A street. C. A dish.5.What does the woman think of her interview? A. It was tough. B. It was interesting. C. It was successful.第二节 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.When will Judy go to a party? A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday.7.What will Max do next? A. Fly a kite. B. Read a magazine. C. Do his homework.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What does the man suggest doing at first? A. Going to a concert. B. Watching a movie. C. Playing a computer game.9.What do the speakers decide to do? A. Visit Mike. B. Go boating. C. Take a walk.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Which color do cats see better than humans? A. Red. B. Green. C. Blue.11.Why do cats bring dead birds home? A. To eat them in a safe place. B. To show off their hunting skills. C. To make their owners happy.12.How does the man sound at the end of the conversation? A. Grateful. B. Humorous. C. Curious.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Who is Macy? A. Ed's mother. B. Ed's teacher. C. Ed's friend.14.How does Ed usually go to kindergarten? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus.15.What does Ed enjoy doing at the kindergarten? A. Telling stories. B.Singing songs. C. Playing with others.16.What do the teachers say about Ed? A. He's clever. B. He's quiet. C. He's brave.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.At what age did Emily start learning ballet? A. Five. B. Six. C. Nine.18.Why did Emily move to Toronto? A. To work for a dance school. B. To perform at a dance theater. C. To learn contemporary dance.19.Why did Emily quit dancing? A. She was too old to dance. B. She failed to get a scholarship. C. She lost interest in it.20.How does Emily feel about stopping training? A. She's pleased. B. She's regretful. C. She's upset.参考答案1—5CABAC 6—10 BBACC11—15ABABC 16—20 ABCCA录音原文(Text1)W: So how is your German classgoing, John?M: Well, not bad. Thepronunciation is fine with me and its vocabulary is similar to English. But I'mfinding the grammar awful.W: Well, it takes a while to getit right.(Text2) W: I hope you can come to theparty on Saturday.M: I didn't know I was invited.W: Sure you are! Everyone in ouroffice is invited.(Text3)W: May I help you?M: Yes, when is the next train toLondon?W: Oh, let me check. It leaves intwenty minutes.M: One ticket, please.(Text4)W: Charlie, do you know arestaurant called Bravo?M: Bravo… I know the name. ButI'm not sure where it is.W: It's on George Street. Thefood there is excellent.(Text5)W: Brian, I just had aninterview. They said they would make a decision soon.M: What are your chances ofgetting the job?W: Quite good. I think theinterview went very well.(Text6)M: Let's go kite-flying, Judy.It's such a lovely day.W: OK. But let me finish mychemistry homework first. Would you mind waiting for half an hour, Max? Thereare a few sports magazines on the table. M: Isn't the chemistry homeworkdue next Wednesday?W: Yeah. But I have a full day ofclasses on Monday and a birthday party to attend on Tuesday.M: All right then, you go ahead.And I'll catch up on some sports news while waiting.(Text7)W: We've been on the computer allthe time lately. Why don't we do something different Sunday afternoon?M: Well, we could go to aconcert...W: But I don't think we can getthe tickets this late.M: Then, what about playing acomputer game? There's a really cool new one we could download.W: Hmm. I don't know. I feel likeI need to do some exercise. We could probably just walk by the lake, and I'llask Mike to join us.M: That sounds like fun. Let's doit!(Text8)W: Welcome to our program, Dr.Peterson. Let's see what questions we've got for you today. Here's one: Cancats see color?M: Sort of. In the wild, manycats hunt at night because their eyes are designed for low light. Your catcan't see bright colors, such as red and green, but it picks up more shades ofblue, yellow, and gray than humans do.W: And why do cats “give” deadbirds to their owners?M: When your cat drops a deadbird at your feet, she isn't bringing you a present. Most cats just drag foodhome because it's a safe place to eat. A cat's mom also brings home things toher children to help them practice hunting. So a female cat without childrenmay bring these “treats” to her owner instead. You may not like them, but atleast, you don't have to write her a thank-you note.(Text9)W: How is little Ed doing at thekindergarten, Jack?M: Oh, he's doing fairly well.It's been three weeks since he first started going, so Macy and I are prettyused to it now. You should have seen Macy cry when Ed was about to set off onthe first day, though!W: I think that's a normalreaction for mothers. You live quite close to the kindergarten, don't you? Howdoes he get there?M: Macy walks there with himevery morning, unless the weather is bad. When it rains, they'll drive.W: And is Ed enjoyingkindergarten?M: Yeah, he loves to have otherkids to play with. He keeps telling us things they do together.W: What do the teachers at thekindergarten say about him?M: They said he is bright andthat he's starting to learn how to tell time. Isn't that fantastic?W: That is fantastic. It soundslike everything goes well.(Text10)W: My name is Emily. I had been adancer for quite a long time—I started studying ballet when I was six yearsold. By the time I was nine, I was dancing five days a week. When I waseighteen, I decided that I really preferred contemporary dance and that I wantedto do it professionally. So, I applied successfully for the training program atthe School of Toronto Dance Theater and moved to Toronto to attend the program.That was the period of time I enjoyed most in Toronto. I graduated onscholarship and danced professionally for ten years, but after all those years,I found that dance was gradually becoming something that felt like more of aburden than a joy; I found myself increasingly unwilling to drag myself todance performances, so I quit. I do miss dance often, but it makes me happy tothink that I'll never have to go to another training session again.

2018年全国高考I卷英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.What will James do tomorrow? A. Watch a TV program. B. Give a talk. C. Write a report.2.What can we say about the woman? A. She's generous. B. She's curious. C. She's helpful.3.When does the train leave? A. At 6:30. B. At 8:30. C. At 10:30.4.How does the woman go to work? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.5.What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Doctor and patient.第二节 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6.What does the woman regret? A. Giving up her research. B. Dropping out of college. C. Changing her major.7.What is the woman interested in studying now? A. Ecology. B. Education. C. Chemistry.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8.What is the man? A. A hotel manager. B. A tour guide. C. A taxi driver.9.What is the man doing for the woman? A. Looking for some local foods. B. Showing her around the seaside. C. Offering information about a hotel.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In an office. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.11.What will the speakers do tomorrow evening? A. Go to a concert. B. Visit a friend. C. Work extra hours.12.Who is Alice going to call?A.Mike. B. Joan. C. Catherine. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Why does the woman meet the man? A. To look at an apartment. B. To deliver some furniture. C. To have a meal together.14.What does the woman like about the carpet? A. Its color. B. Its design. C. Its quality.15.What does the man say about the kitchen? A. It's a good size. B. It's newly painted. C. It's adequately equipped.16.What will the woman probably do next? A. Go downtown. B. Talk with her friend. C. Make payment.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Movie fans. B. News reporters. C. College students.18.When did the speaker take English classes? A. Before he left his hometown. B. After he came to America. C. When he was 15 years old.19.How does the speaker feel about his teacher? A. He's proud. B. He's sympathetic. C. He's grateful.20.What does the speaker mainly talk about? A. How education shaped his life. B. How his language skills improved. C. How he managed his business well.参考答案1—5 BCCBA 6—10 BABCC11—15ABAAC 16—20 BCBCA录音原文(Text1)W: James, you've been watching TV for the whole evening. What's on?M: It's a science program on the origin of the universe. I'll give a presentation on it in my class tomorrow.(Text2)M: Hello, do you have The Best of Mozart?W: Um, sorry, we've just sold out. But we can order one for you. If you give us your number, we'll call you when the CD arrives.(Text3)W: We'd better be going now, or we'll be late for the train.M: No rush. It's 8:30 now. We still have two hours.(Text4)M: I am so tired of driving all those hours to work.W: Yeah, I know what you mean. I used to drive two hours to work each way. But now I live within walking distance of my office. I don't even need a bike.(Text5)W: Hi, Andy! I didn't see you in Prof. Smith's class yesterday. What happened?M: Well... I had a headache, so I called him and asked for sick leave.(Text6)W: The biggest mistake I made,uh, was leaving college in my last year and not completing my education. So I'm thinking of going back to school.M: School? To study what?W: Ecology. I'm interested in the relationship between humans and nature.M: Cool. Is it what you studied years ago?W: No, I majored in Chemistry then.(Text7)M: Good morning, madam. I am your guide for this trip.W: How lovely! Could you tell me about the hotel I'm going to stay at?M: Yes, of course! The Grand Hotel opened in 1990, and it sits on the seaside along the South Coast Highway.It is the most beautiful hotel here.W: That sounds great!M: And there are some restaurants outside, so at dinnertime, you'd have a lot of choices.W: That's really nice! I like to have some local foods while traveling. What about the scenery around it?M: The hotel has the best views of the Pacific Ocean.W: Oh, I think I will love this hotel.(Text8)W: Hi Mike!M: Hi Alice! Nice to see you. You don't often come here.W: I usually have fast food delivered to my office. Just came here for a change today.M: The environment here is good,clean and relatively quiet.W: Yeah, and I heard the food is tasty. By the way, are you going to the concert tomorrow evening?M: Yes. Are you?W: Yeah. Catherine was supposed to go with me but she may have to work extra hours tomorrow. Do you know anyone who might like to go?M: No... But if you like, I can ask around... Er... Joan might want to go.W: Oh, yes, she's a great fan of classical music. I'll give her a ring after lunch.(Text9)W: Hi, I've only just arrived!M: Oh, good. Now, here are the keys. Let's go in. There are two apartments. The one for rent is on the right.Do come in.W: Thank you. I like the carpet.The color is nice, isn't it?M: Yes, and this apartment is in good condition. Here is your lounge.W: Where would we eat?M: There is this corner here or you can use your kitchen. Come and see.W: The kitchen is quite small.M: Yes, but it has everything,cooker, fridge, even a dishwasher.W: And there are lots of cupboards.M: Let me show you the bedrooms.This is the smaller one.W: It's a good size though.M: Now come into the other bedroom. You can see the bathroom, too.W: Yes. It's very nice but I will have to ask my friend first and we will come together. I understand it is eight hundred dollars a month.M: Yes. But a few blocks downtown would be much more expensive.W: Well, thank you. I will be in touch.(Text10)M: Thank you very much. Thank you, Dr. Johnson. Well, it is really great to be back at university again. The thing that I wanted to tell you today is this: Education is important. When I came to the U.S., I was only thinking about being a carpenter. But I could not read the newspaper, and I could not understand the news on television or movies or anything like this. So I entered the City College to take English classes for foreign students. I was very proud that I was going to a college, because no one in my family ever went to any college or to any university. You know, when you're 15 years old in my country,you finish school and then learn a trade, and that's exactly what I did. When I was 15 years old, I learned how to be a carpenter. A year later I came to America. Luckily, I met a very good teacher who encouraged me to take some math classes, business classes, and history classes, and I became a full-time college student. And today, when I look back, I'm so happy because you never know where life will take you. All of a sudden I started making money because I was really good at math. You know, how to work out everything with math is so important. This is something that I learned when I started my own business, which is doing really well.

2017年全国高考I卷英语听力第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1．What does the woman think of the movie?A．It's amusing B．It's exciting C．It's disappointing2．How will Susan spend most of her time in France?A．Traveling around B．Studying at a school C．Looking after her aunt 3．What are the speakers talking about?A．Going out B．Ordering drinks C．Preparing for a party4．Where are the speakers?A．In a classroom B．In a library C．In a bookstore5．What is the man going to do?A．Go on the Internet B．Make a phone call C．Take a train trip第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答6、7题。6．What is the woman looking for?A．An information office B．A police station C．A shoe repair shop7．What is the Town Guide according to the man?A．A brochure B．A newspaper C．A map听第7段材料，回答8、9题。8.What does the man say about the restaurant? A. It's the biggest one around. B. It offers many tasty dishes. C. It's famous for its seafood.9.What will the woman probably order? A. Fried fish. B. Roast chicken. C. Beef steak.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10.Where will Mr. White be at 11 o'clock? A. At the office. B. At the airport. C. At the restaurant.11.What will Mr. White probably do at one in the afternoon?A. Receive a guest. B. Have a meeting. C. Read a report.12.When will Miss Wilson see Mr. White?A. At lunch time B. Late in the afternoon. C. The next morning.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13.Why is Bill going to Germany?A. To work on a project. B. To study German. C. To start a new company.14.What did the woman dislike about Germany？A. The weather. B. The food. C. The schools.15. What does Bill hope to do about his family？A. Bring them to Germany.B. leave them in England.C. Visit them in a few months.16. What is the probable relationship between the speaker?A. fellow-travelersB. Colleagues.C. Classmates.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17.When did it rain last time in Juarez?A. Three days ago.B. A month ago.C. A year ago.18. What season is it in Juarez?A. Spring B. SummerC. Autumn19.What are the elderly advised to do?A. Take a walk in the afternoon.B. Keep their homes cool.C. Drink plenty of water.20.What is the speaker doing?A. Hosting a radio program.B. Conducting a seminar.C. Forecasting the weather.参考答案1-5 CACBA 6-10 CABCB 11-15 BCABA 16-20 BCACA2017年高考英语新课标I卷听力原文Text 1W: Have you seen the movie “Hangover”? We went to see it last night.M: How was it?W: Jason thought it was extremely amusing, but I was a bi t disappointed.Text 2M: Susan, I heard you are going to France. How long will you be staying there?W: A whole year. My aunt lives there. I'm going to do a one-month course at a language school and spend the rest of the time traveling.Text 3M: Let's see what drinks you've got for the party tonight.W: Everything! Beer, wine, soft drinks like Coke, 7-Up…you name it, I've got it! Have you ordered the cake?M: Of course.Text 4M: I don't have a library card. Do I need one?W: You have to have one only to take books out. You're okay if you just sit in one of the rooms reading.M: Well then, I'll just read here. Thank you.Text 5W : I wish I knew the times of the trains to London. But our phone's out of order.M: Don't worry, Grandma. I'll find out for you on the Internet.W: Thank you!Text 6W: Excuse me. I wonder if you could tell me how to find a place to have my shoes mended. I'm new in town.M: Ah, there is a good shop not far from here. Go straight ahead and walk about three blocks. I can't remember the name of the shop, but you'll find it. It's near the police station. By the way, you know about the town guide? It's a thin book and has all kinds of useful information. You'll find one in any bookstore.W: Thanks a lot! You've been so helpful. Let's see. Did you say there pair shop was three blocks away from here?M: Exactly.W: Thanks again.Text 7M: I've been here many times. There are quite a lot of delicious dishes to choose from. What are you thinking of ordering? W: Well, I haven't decided yet. What are you going to order?M: I think I'll have the roast chicken. They really make it well here.W: I had roast chicken yesterday when I ate out with Shelly. M: Their beef steak is good, too. You can have it served with beans and mushrooms. W: But I'm not that hungry. Is the fried fish or the seafood salad good?M: Never had them before. Maybe if you get the steak, we could share. W: That sounds like a good idea.Text 8W: Hello, Mr. White. Do you think it's possible for us to talk sometime today?M: I'd love to, Miss Wilson, but I've got a pretty tight schedule today. I've got to finish reading the yearly financial report by 10. Then I have to drive to the airport to pick up an advertiser at 11. After that, I'll have a meeting with him over lunch. W: Can I see you after lunch?M: Well, let me see…after lunch, I have to attend a senior staff meeting, which may last about two hours. Can you come at 3? We can talk for an hour before I meet my sales team at 4. W: I'm afraid an hour is too short. What about tomorrow morning?M: 9 to 11, then. I'll wait for you at the office. W: OK, see you then.Text 9W: Hey, Bill. I hear they're going to send you to Germany for the new project. M: Boy, news travels fast around here! I only got the orders a couple of hours ago. Rachel doesn't even know…W: Oh, no? So, what are you waiting for? When do you plan to tell her?M: Well, she is at work at the moment. She doesn't finish until 5. I'll have to wait until tonight now, I suppose. W: Well, I was posted there before, back in 2008. It's OK — a bit like England, really. At least the weather is similar, and the people aren't much different. The only thing I didn't like is the food, especially the sausages. What do you intend to do about the family? Are you going to take them with you?M: Well, I'd like to, but I don't know much about the situation at the moment…you know, about schools and all that. But I hope to move the family out there in a couple of months' time. I don't think I want to spend a year and a half out there on my own...I mean, without Rachel and the kids. I mean, I don't see that much of them now as it is. W: Yeah. Well, that's the way it is normally in our company, I suppose. M: Yeah. Well, we'll see. Let me pay for the coffee. W: No, no. I'll pay.Text 10W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. I'm Jenny Jackson. The weather here in Juárez has become unbearable. With no rains for over a year, the city is suffering from unusually hot weather. Some light showers have been forecast since last month, but all of t hem have been effective in surrounding areas. Summer has not even started yet, but temperatures have reached 40 degrees centigrade in the past three days. And people have been warned not to go out of their homes — not if you walk on foot, at least — between 11 in the morning and 7 in the evening. Little kids and the elderly are the ones who have suffered the most from this extreme heat wave. They must drink water all the time. To help our audience have a better understanding of this extreme weather, we have invited Prof. Torres from University of Mexico to our studio this evening.

2016年全国高考I+II卷英语听力第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What will Lucy do at 11:30 tomorrow?A. Go out for lunch. B. See her dentist. C. Visit a friend.2. What is the weather like now?A. It's sunny. B. It's rainy. C. It's cloudy.3. Why does the man talk to Dr. Simpson?A. To make an apology. B. To ask for help. C. To discuss his studies. 4. How will the woman get back from the railway station?A. By train. B. By car. C. By bus.5. What does Jenny decide to do first?A. Look for a job. B. Go on a trip. C. Get an assistant. 第二节听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What time is it now?A. 1:45. B. 2:10. C. 2:15.7. What will the man do?A. Work on a project.B. See Linda in the library.C. Meet with Professor Smith.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8. What are the speakers talking about?A. Having guests this weekend.B. Going out for sightseeing.C. Moving into a new house.9. What is the relationship between the speakers?A. Neighbors. B. Husband and wife. C. Host and visitor.10. What will the man do tomorrow?A. Work in his garden. B. Have a barbecue. C. Do some shopping.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11. Where was the man born?A. In Philadelphia. B. In Springfield. C. In Kansas.12. What did the man like doing when he was a child?A. Drawing. B. Traveling. C. Reading.13. What inspires the man most in his work?A. Education. B. Family love. C. Nature.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14. Why is Dorothy going to Europe?A. To attend a training program. B. To carry out some research. C. To take a vacation. 15. How long will Dorothy stay in Europe?A. A few days. B. Two weeks. C. Three months. 16. What does Dorothy think of her apartment?A. It's expensive. B. It's satisfactory. C. It's inconvenient. 17. What does Bill offer to do for Dorothy?A. Recommend her apartment to Jim. B. Find a new apartment for her. C. Take care of her apartment. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18. What are the tourists advised to do when touring London?A. Take their tour schedule. B. Watch out for the traffic. C. Wear comfortable shoes. 19. What will the tourists do in fifteen minutes?A. Meet the speaker. B. Go to their rooms. C. Change some money. 20. Where probably is the speaker?A. In a park. B. In a hotel. C. In a shopping centre.答案1-5: BCACB 6-10: ACABC 11-15: BACAC 16-20: BACAB2016年全国新课标卷II+III英语听力原文Text 1M: Lucy, would you like to have lunch with me tomorrow?W: Oh, I'd really love to, but I have an appointment with my dentist at 11:30. Thanks for inviting me.Text 2W: Peter, how is the weather now? Is it still raining?M: No, but there's still lots of clouds. The weatherman said the sun wouldn't come out until next week.Text 3M: I'm sorry I was late for class today, Dr. Simpson.W: Well, I'll let it go this time. But you saw it disturbed the rest of the class.M: Yes, I realized that. I won't let it happen again.Text 4W: Hi, Mike. Listen, I'm coming back this afternoon, and I'll take a bus from the railway station. So, you don't need to come and pick me up.M: OK, take care, and see you soon.Text 5M: Jenny, there's an opening for an assistant manager in our company. You should give it a try.W: Thank you, George, but I've decided to travel a bit before finding another job.Text 6M: By the way, do you know what time it is?W: Well, it's a quarter to two.M: Oh, I've got to go.W: See Linda in the library?M: No. Actually, I'm going to meet with Professor Smith at ten past two. You may continue our project discussion with Michael.W: All right.Text 7W: Harry, guess what? I've just received an email from Pamela. She and Peter are coming down to see us this weekend.M: Oh, that's good news! We haven't seen them for ages.W: Yeah. The last time we met them was at our wedding three years ago.M: Did Pamela mention how long they'll stay?W: About one week.M: Great! I can't wait to show them around our new house.W: Me too. We haven't had any guests since we moved in here. If the weather is fine, we can have a barbecue in the garden.M: Good idea. I'll go to the market tomorrow to buy all the things we'll need.Text 8W: Hello, everyone. Welcome to our program. Today, we are fortunate to have a special guest with us. Some of you may have heard of him before. He's an artist. His works have received many prizes and have been shown in over one hundred exhibitions across the country — Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, to name just a few. His name is Chris Cucksy. So Chris, tell us a bit about yourself.M: Well, I was born in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Kansas. I didn't come from a family with wealth or position, but I did manage to get a master's degree in fine arts.W: When did you first start to make art? And what was the turning point in your life that made you an artist?M: I always liked drawing as early as I can remember, so right from then, I knew what I was going to be: an artist.W: What is it that always inspires you to create?M: Nature is the biggest inspiration. I'm always inspired by things of beauty and harmony.Text 9M: You must be pretty excited about your trip to Europe, Dorothy. When are you leaving?W: In just two weeks, and I am excited. I've been looking forward to this training program for a long time. But there are still a few things I need to do before I go.M: Like what?W: Like renewing my passport and figuring out what to do with my apartment while I'm gone.M: You are not going to give it up, are you?W: No way! I'll never find another apartment like it around here. But I don't like the idea of paying three months for an empty apartment, either. So, I'm looking for someone to take it while I'm away.M: Um, let me think. Oh, I know just a person. An old colleague of mine, Jim Thomas. He is coming here to do some research this summer, from June to August.W: Well, that's exactly when I'll be away!M: Tell you what: I'll be calling Jim late this week anyway, so I'll mention it to him.W: Well, thanks, Bill.Text 10W: I hope I've given you a clear idea of the schedule for your London weekend. And, before I finish, let me just give you some advice which should make your stay more enjoyable. Firstly, please do remember to put on some comfortable shoes. London is a big place, and whatever you do, you'll find yourself doing quite a lot of walking. So, comfortable shoes are really necessary. And secondly, let me ask you to please look after your money. Keep it safe at all times, and then you will not have any unpleasant accident, which could ruin your whole weekend. You'll find a copy of your weekend's schedule in your room. Take a look at it, and make sure you're clear about everything. Well, that's all from me for now. Go and leave your luggage in your rooms. I'll be seeing you here again in fifteen minutes. Goodbye for now!

2016年全国高考I卷英语听力第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）听下面 5 段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。从题中所给的 A,B,C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1. What are the speakers talking about?A. Having a birthday party. B. Doing some exercise. C. Getting Lydia a gift.2. What is the woman going to do?A. Help the man. B. Take a bus. C. Get a camera3. What does the woman suggest the man do?A. Tell Kate to stop. B. Call Kate's friends. C. Stay away from Kate.4. Where does the conversation probably take place?A. In a wine shop. B. In a supermarket. C. In a restaurant.5. What does the woman mean?A. Keep the window closed. B. Go out for fresh air. C. Turn on the fan.听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. What is the man going to do this summer?A. Teach a course. B. Repair his house. C. Work at a hotel.7. How will the man use the money?A. To hire a gardener. B. To buy books. C. To pay for a boat trip.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates. B. Colleagues. C. Roommates.9. What does Frank plan to do right after graduation?A. Work as a programmer.B. Travel around the world.C. Start his own business.第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第8段材料，回答第10至12题10. Why does the woman make the call?A. To book a hotel room.B. To ask about the room service.C. To make changes to a reservation.11. When will the women arrive at the hotel?A. On September 15 B. On September 16 C. On September 2312. How much will the woman pay her room per night?A. $179 B. $199 C. $219听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the woman's plan for Saturday?A. Going shopping B. Going camping C. Going boating14. Where will the woman stay in Keswick?A. In a country inn B. In a five-star hotel C. In her aunt's home15. What will Gordon do over the weekend?A. Visit his friends B. Watch DVDs C. Join the woman16. What does the woman think of Gordon's coming weekend?A. Relaxed B. Boring C. Busy.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题17. Who is Wang Ming?A. A student B. An employer C. An engineer18. What does the speaker say about the college job market this year?A. It's unpredictable B. It's quite stable C. It's not optimistic19. What percentage of student job seekers have found a job by now?A. 20％ B. 22％ C. 50％20. Why are engineering graduates more likely to accept a job?A. They need more work experienceB. The salary is usually goodC. Their choice is limited.参考答案1-5 CBACA 6-10 CBAAC 11-15 BBCAB 16-20 BACAB2016年高考全国卷I英语听力录音原文Text 1W: What are we going to get for Lydia's birthday?M: How about a pair of running shoes?W: You know she hates doing exercise.M: Then I guess we can buy her a birthday cake.Text 2M: Excuse me. Do you have time to help take a picture of us?W: Oh, I'm sorry. I've got to catch a bus. M: That's OK.Text 3M: It really annoys me when Kate calls her friends during office hours. W: If I were you, I would tell her to stop.M: Maybe you're right. I will talk to her sometime.Text 4M: Here's the menu, Madame. Would you like something to drink?W: Yes, please. May I see the wine list?M: Certainly. Here you are.Text 5M: We need to have some fresh air. Do you mind my opening the window?W: As a matter of fact, I'm feeling a bit cold. Text 6M: Guess what I'll be doing this summer?W: What?M: I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.W: What exactly will you be doing?M: Let's see. I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking care of the flowers.W: Sounds interesting. What's the pay?M: Well, uh…about fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday free. W: That's good money. What are you going to do with it?M: I'll pay for the textbooks for next term.Text 7M: Hi, Sue. How's it going?W: Oh, hi, Frank, just fine. How are your classes?M: Pretty good. I'm glad this is my last term here, though.W: Why is that? I thought you were enjoying school.M: I was. But now I'm getting tired of it. I'm ready for the real world.W: What are you planning to do when you graduate?M: First, I want to get a job as a computer programmer, and then after five years or so, I'd like to start my own business.W: Sounds good. I still have three terms to go until I'm done.M: You'll make it for sure. Well, see you later.W: Bye!Text 8M: Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you?W: Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation. M: Certainly. Do you have the reservation number?W: Sure, it's 219.M: That's a reservation for Sally Menkel. Is that right?W: Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date from September 15 to September 16. M: Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change?W: No, the check-out date will also change from the 23rd to the 24th.M: No problem. We have you arriving on the 16th of September and leaving the 24th of September — altogether, eight nights. Will there be anything else?W: Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor. M: I can certainly change that for you, but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179. W: That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.M: You're welcome. Have a nice day!Text 9W: Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend. M: Really?W: Yeah, five of us. Why don't you join us? We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy. M: You're not going to camp, are you? Isn't it a bit cold?W: No, we're not. It is a bit cold. We're staying in a country inn. It's not like five-star hotels or anything. But it's really comfortable.M: Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it's the boating that I don't like.W: Well, what are you up to?M: Sit on my sofa all weekend and watch the DVDs I've just bought. And that will be a busy weekend. I may finish watching Friends.W: I don't know how you can do that all weekend, Gordon. I'd get bored.M: I know, I know. But that's really what I want to do. Text 10M: Hello. Welcome to the program. In America, May and June are the traditional months for graduations. A listener in China, Wang Ming, who is about to get an engineering degree, wants to know how American college graduates find jobs. Right now, the answer is: not very easily. A latest study on the college job market showed that employers wanted to hire 22% fewer graduates this year than last. The study also showed that just 20% of those who looked for jobs before graduation have found one by now. This is compared to half of students who had looked for a job by this time two years ago. But one difference: fewer of this year's graduates have started to search for jobs. Engineering graduates were more likely to have started their job search already, and to have accepted a job. This is among the best-paid professions for people with just a college degree. On average, engineering majors expect to start at about $62,000 a year.

2015年全国高考I+II卷英语听力第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What time is it now?A. 9:10. B.9:50. C. 10:00.2. What does the woman think of the weather?A. It's nice. B. It'swarm. C. It's cold.3. What will the man do?A. Attend a meeting. B. Give a lecture.C. Leave his office.4. What is the woman's opinion about the course?A. Too hard. B. Worth taking. C. Very easy.5. What does the woman want the man to do?A. Speak louder. B. Apologize to her. C. Turn off the radio.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。6. How long did Michael stay in China?A. Five days. B. One week. C. Two weeks.7. Where did Michael go last year?A. Russia. B.Norway. C. India.听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。8. What food does Sally like?A. Chicken. B.Fish. C. Eggs.9. What are the speakers going to do?A. Cook dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Order dishes.听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。10. Where are the speakers?B. In the office. C. At home.11. When is the report due?A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Next Monday.12. What does George suggest Stephanie do with the report?A. Improve it. B. Hand it in later. C. Leave it with him.听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。13. What is the probable relationship between thespeakers?A. Salesperson and customer. B. Homeowner and cleaner.C. Husband and wife.14. What kind of apartment do the speakers prefer?A. One with two bedrooms. B. One without furniture.C. One near a market.15. How much rent should one pay for the one-bedroom apartment?A. $350. B.$400. C. $415.16. Where is the apartment the speakers would like to see?A. On Lake Street. B. On Market Street. C. On South Street.听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。17. What percentage of the world's tea exports go to Britain?A. Almost 15%. B. About 30%. C. Over 40%.18. Why do tea tasters taste tea with milk?A. Most British people drink tea that way.B. Tea tastes much better with milk.C. Tea with milk is healthy.19. Who suggests a price for each tea?A. Tea tasters. B. Tea exporters. C. Tea companies.20. What is the speaker talking about?A. The life of tea tasters. B. Afternoon tea in Britain.C. The London Tea Trade Center.听力参考答案1—5 ACABC 6—10 BABCB 11—15ABCAB 16—20 CBAAC2015年高考英语新课标卷听力原文第一节Dialog 1:W: What time is your train leaving?M: It leaves at 10. I've got 50 minutes left.W: You'd better hurry, or you won't be able to catch it.Dialog 2:M: Nice weather we're having! Don't you think?W: No, it is too cold.M: I think it is just right.W: I'd prefer a few degrees warmer.Dialog 3M: Now, let's stop talking and get going. I need to be in my office in 15 minutes. Or I'll be late for a meeting.W: OK. Bye!Dialog 4M: This course is really difficult.W: I don't think it's all that bad. And we'll benefit a lot from it.M:So you're taking it, too.W: That's true.Dialog 5W: Could you turn that off? I can't hear myself think！M: What? W: The radio. M: Oh, sorry.第二节Dialog 6W: Hi, Michael! I heard you just came back from a holiday?M: Yes. I stayed for a week in China and 5 days in India.W: You do travel a lot, don't you? Last year, you went to Norway, right?M: Well, I've been to quite some countries, but not yet to Norway. Last summer, I toured Russia for two weeks.Dialog 7M: Sally, do you like seafood?W: Yes, of course.M: Is there anything you especially like?W:Well, I really don't know. I can never remember the name.M: Ok. Is there any food you don't eat?W: Well, I don't eat chicken, and I don't like eggs,either. But I like all kinds of fish and vegetable.M: Then, let's look at the menu , and see what they've got for us.Dialog 8M: You look pale, Stephanie! What's wrong?W: I don't feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven't got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.M: Why don't you go to see a doctor?W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report to do tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins means it for the board meeting next Monday.M: Well, it's Wednesday today. Why don't you talk to Ms.Jenkins and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning?W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep.Thanks, Gorge.M: If you need any help for the report, just let me know.Dialog 9W: Anything interesting in the paper today, dear?M: Well, yeah. There are a few here that might interest us. Here is one for just four hundred dollars. It only has one bedroom, but it sounds nice, near Lake Street.W: Yeah, let me see what the cheapest two-bedroom apartment is. Oh, here is one on Market Street. It's a real bargain.Only 350 dollars. But it doesn't have any furniture.M: Well, it costs a lot to buy all the furniture.W: Oh, here is another one for just over four hundred dollars. This sounds very interesting. It's on South Street. That's a nice area!M: Yes, it's quiet. Did you say two bedrooms?W: Yes, at 415 dollars.M: Why don't we go and have a look?W: OK, I'll give them a call.Monolog 10Look at this picture. It's the London Tea Trade centre. As you can see, it is on the North Bank of the River Thames. It is the center of an important industry in the everyday life of the British people. Tea is the British national drink. Every man, woman and child over ten years of age, has an average over four cups a day, or someone thousand five hundred cups annually. About 30 percent of the world's export of tea makes its way to London. And Britain is by far the largest importer of tea in the world.Now in the second picture, you can see how tea is tasted in the Tea Trade Centre before it is sold. Here, different types of tea are tasted by skilled tea-tasters before they are sold at each week's tea sale. It's amazing to see them at work! Over a hundred kinds of tea are laid out in a line on a long table. The tasters generally taste tea with milk, since that is how the majority of British people drink their tea. The tasters move down the line with surprising speed, tasting from a spoon and deciding what is a fair price for each tea.

“This train is half a mile long traveling at speed into highly populated areas with 8 freight cars of hazardous chemicals and 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel. We're talking about a missile the size of the Chrysler building.” TODAY: Liam and Rocz from Well There's Your Problem join us to cover the Tony Scott / Denzel Washington runaway train joint Unstoppable. Who are these anti-union railroad workers and why do they hate new-hires so much? Will Denzel's mystical connection to trains save the day? Will Chris Pine's wife's cop boyfriend lift the restraining order? Will the guilty rail workers be held responsible? Will this film be held responsible for its numerous rail goofs? Yes. Get a bonus episode every week by signing up at http://patreon.com/miniondeathcult for only $5/month   

Drew DePriest, MCR.w, WELL AP is Director of Real Estate Operations Technology at McKesson where he is passionate about innovating in the built environment using the latest CRE, facility management, and autonomous building strategies. Mike Petrusky asks Drew about the rapid pace of change in technology and the workplace and how he keeps up by engaging with industry connections while constantly being “a curious nerd”. Drew believes that data governance has become our paramount concern, so he leads his teams with a focus on ensuring data quality and accuracy. When considering new technologies, Drew shares his philosophy of identifying business outcomes rather than just jumping on the latest trends. Artificial intelligence has great potential to impact the built environment, so it's important to ensure the underlying data it learns from is accurate and complete. Mike and Drew agree that we must lead using change management strategies that put humans first, acknowledge our struggles and failures, and encouraging continuous learning and improvement as we seek to be a workplace innovator in our organizations. Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewdepriest/ Learn more about McKesson: https://www.mckesson.com/about-mckesson/ Check out the “On My Way To Work” video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSkmmkVFvM4E39sM-pNaGhLoG0dkM947o Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/workplace-innovator/ Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

In this episode Nikki talks to Suzannah Lansdell about Public Dialogue.  Suzannah is a  freelance facilitator who also advises organisations on how to do public and stakeholder dialogue, particularly in the science and technology sector for Sciencewise.   They talk about Public Dialogue as a process bringing together members of the public with specialists and policy makers to discuss complex and controversial topics and gather public insights on the issues without necessarily coming to firm recommendations; “this is this is not a Focus Group. It's not kind of top of mind views. It's digging behind that”  How members of the public are engaged to take part; The role of a facilitator in Public Dialogue and how it's different from other types of facilitation; Some recent topics for Public Dialogue including Embryo Research, Future Flight and the role of Data; The experience of participants and how this differs from other consultative processes;  “one of the key things about Public Dialogue as you give people the time to kind of wrestle around the issue and think more deeply.”  How information is shared with participants, including striking a balance on the level of detail and the importance of including a diverse range of specialist perspectives; Evaluation in Public Dialogue and the focus on monitoring longer term impacts from the process; Suzannah's hopes and expectations for the future of Public Dialogue, becoming more embedded in policy making and democratic processes. A full transcript is below. Links Today's guest: Suzannah Lansdell on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/suzannah-lansdell-ab23a78 Today's subject  Sciencewise: https://sciencewise.org.uk/  Involve Resources: https://involve.org.uk/resources/knowledge-base/resources  Involve Methods: https://involve.org.uk/resources/methods   To find out more about Facilitation Stories and the IAF and the England and Wales Chapter:  Facilitation Stories website: https://facilitationstories.libsyn.com/  And to email us: podcast@iaf-englandwales.org  IAF England and Wales: https://www.iaf-world.org/site/chapters/england-wales   The Facilitation Stories Team:  Helene Jewell: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenejewell/  Nikki Wilson:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolawilson2/    Transcript N.W Hello, and welcome to Facilitation Stories brought to you by the England and Wales chapter of the International Association of Facilitators, also known as IAF. My name is Nikki Wilson (NW) and today I'm going to be talking to Suzannah Lansdell (SL) about public dialogue. So welcome, Suzannah.    S.L Thanks, Nikki, lovely to be here.    N.W Okay, so to start off with, could you tell us a little bit more about you and what you do.   S.L So I'm a freelance facilitator, I've been doing that for about 15 years or so. I started, and so how I got into it just as a bit of context, as it sort of helps a bit with the public dialogue is, I started working for an environment charity back in the 90s. And I was doing a lot of work then with businesses, convincing them that there were commercial implications around environment sustainability issues. But one part of that the charity had was also about consensus building, about how do you get different organisations to approach environment sustainability issues, that at that time in the 90s, were very kind of adversarial in a more kind of consensus based approach. And absolutely core to that was facilitation, as a way to, to break through that more adversarial approach. So then I started working a lot on that and I kind of cut my teeth on some of the big issues of the day, things like nuclear waste, oil disposal, oil infrastructure disposal, biotechnology. So some really kind of big issues where people were on opposing sides and a facilitative approach helped people to kind of have more constructive conversations and find a way through. So that's kind of where I cut my teeth. And then moving on, what I'm much more doing now is that I advise and I support organisations on how they do public and stakeholder dialogue, and particularly around public dialogue work for an organisation called Science wise, that looks at public dialogue around science and technology. But I also do some kind of keeping my oar in on the practice in terms of facilitating citizens assemblies, and other kind of processes involved with the public. And then a little spattering of training in facilitation and a little bit of kind of charity away days, but most of my work at the moment is around the kind of public dialogue in science and technology.   N.W Okay, great. And that was a very neat segue into today's topic, which is about public dialogue. So for listeners that aren't familiar with this term, what do we mean by public dialogue?   S.L I suppose in its simplest terms, it's a process where you've got members of the public coming together with specialists and policymakers and other stakeholders to deliberate and have conversations about usually kind of complex or controversial topics. And they do that over several hours, so this is not a focus group, it's not kind of Top of Mind views. It's digging behind that. So you give people a lot of time to think about the issues and to have conversations with those specialists, but also fellow participants. So probably people are maybe deliberating over 10 hours or a couple of weekends. It can be online, it can be face to face, it can be a bit of a mix of both. The key purpose is to get those insights from the public to feed into kind of a decision whether that be a policy or whether that be a strategy. And some people might have heard of the term of mini Publics, so it sort of fits within that frame of mini Publics. And we could talk a bit more about who's the public in this. The key difference that I see with public dialogue is that unlike, for example, citizens  juries or citizens assemblies, we don't usually ask people to come up with or vote on recommendations or come up with specific recommendations. It's much more that they're kind of invited to explore that issue and then there are insights that come from that, but it's not taking it to that kind of final this is what this group of people think and vote on.   N.W And so who would normally be the sort of Commissioner of the public dialogue who would bring those groups together?    S.L It would be a decision maker. So it'd be somebody that has some traction over that issue. It might be that they own the policy or that they own the strategy the public dialogue is feeding into. So that could be a government department, it could be a Research Council, it could be a regulator. So usually at that sort of level.   N.W And you touched on this a moment ago, but mini publics as it were, who normally would get involved in these, and how would they get involved?   S.L Yeah, so I think what's really important to know with public dialogue, or indeed any of those mini publics is that these are not public participants that choose to sign up, because they've seen it in their local paper or something, they are kind of randomly recruited to take part in this process. So what you're trying to do is to get a reflective group of the population to be part of these processes, and they're paid to attend. So you're getting over that slight bias that you might have, if you have a local meeting, for example, where just those people with the time and the inclination, and already with an interest in the topic turn up. So you're recruiting them kind of randomly, and that might be that they are approached on the street and it might be that they are approached through some kind of invitation. So usually, for example, on citizens assemblies, they're approached through a sortition approach, which is, you randomly receive an invitation through the post. Most public dialogues, it's recruited sort of on the street. And then you're looking for a kind of demographic, as I say, that kind of reflects the population, whether that be gender, whether that be where people are from, it might be things like whether the urban and rural split, it might be to do with the age profile, so that you've sort of got a little mini public in the room that you're having that conversation within.   N.W Have you got any examples of recent topics that you've seen covered in a public dialogue, just to bring that to life, I suppose.   S.L Well certainly. So the science wise work that I work on, it's, I mean, as you might expect, it's kind of around science and tech innovation, sorts of topics. So some of the recent ones have been things like embryo research, and where that goes in the future. Future flight technologies. So there's a whole new area of kind of innovation around future flight and what does the public think about where that might go? BioMed adaptation has been another one. Lots around kind of data, what do people think about data that is held on them or data that might be used? Where are the boundaries around that? And through things like genome editing in farmed animals, so a real range across that sort of science and tech space.    N.W So obviously, we've talked about the commissioners and the public involved in this, but this is facilitation stories. So what would you say the role of facilitators is in a public dialogue? And how, in your experience, is that different from other types of facilitation?   S.L So I suppose, obviously, there's the core basics of facilitation, that are the same, but I suppose, for me, the real the things that really stands out are that, absolutely, as with lots of other facilitation, your view on a topic has to really stand down you can't be seen to influence the process in one way or another. And when some of those topics they're very kind of emotive. Another thing is that because you've got a group of the public there, so I suppose those two things, you're likely to be part of a bigger team. So the number of participants involved in a public dialogue might be, it might be 30, but it may well be closer to sort of 100. So there's a team of facilitators, you've got a group on your table, say if you're just a table facilitator of seven or eight participants, and they're public participants who, it's not like if you were, say, working in with an organisation where you might have a bit of insight as to who's going to pop up on your table, you might have people there who are really not confident in speaking or, or who might have literacy challenges, or who might have English as a second language. So you've got to sort of adapt to that group of participants that you have, and work with them to build their confidence to express their views about the sorts of issues that are under consideration. And then I think this notion that you're part of a team of facilitators, you're all doing the sort of similar process on separate tables, and that is part of a bigger jigsaw piece. So you sort of got to manage how your group is responding to those questions and that plan that you've got, and knowing that you need to kind of get to an output for that specific section, because it fits together into the whole jigsaw piece of the whole process. So I think that that's an interesting dynamic. It's not like you're there and you're kind of controlling the whole space. Of course, I'm talking there about a table facilitator and then there's the kind of facilitator who's kind of orchestrating the whole piece as well. I mean it's fascinating working with the public, that's the bit that I just find so interesting is giving people the opportunity to have their voice heard in these issues and people love it. But as a facilitator kind of getting to the point where people are comfortable to do that is interesting.    N.W Yeah, I mean, I haven't mentioned as we've been talking, but I have facilitated in these environments. And I think one of the things that I always find so fascinating is that you can have a whole load of different groups essentially following the same framework and process and they will come out with completely different things, or they will respond to the materials in completely different ways. And you've got such a close comparison, because they're all in the room together with half an hour, or whatever it is, and I just find that fascinating, or I've done some where I've done the same process two nights in a row with different groups. And literally, it's nothing to do with how I facilitated it because I was the same person. But yeah, so interesting to see how different groups respond to the material.   S.L And sorry, I was just going to say. And also giving people the opportunity, because of course, you've got a mini public there. They, the participants themselves are meeting people that are from all sorts of different walks of life, and seeing how they reflect also on other people's contribution and how that adjusts their views. And again, that, for me, is one of the key things about public dialogue, as you give people the time to kind of wrestle around the issue and think more deeply.   N.W Yeah, absolutely. And again, I mean, we've touched on this a little bit, but obviously, this can often be about quite complex subject matter, you've given some examples at the beginning, and the participants will have varying degrees of prior knowledge. So obviously, giving them some information is one of the key things in this, what have you seen works particularly well, in how you present that information to people and perhaps not so well?    S.L So yeah, absolutely, you kind of have to give people enough information that they can deliberate on it, but not so much and that for me is the real critical point is that it's boiling it down into what is the appropriate level of detail, participants don't need to have a PhD in the topic. And they very quickly, participants really quickly kind of get to grips with what the topic is. So for me, the really crucial things is that you have to have specialists from a diversity of perspectives. So that participants can kind of reach into the corners of the issues and what the different kind of takes are on that. And I know most of the time it is done through some form of kind of presentation. But it's really important to pick your specialists well, that they can talk in an accessible way or brief them well to do that, and make sure that you know what it is that they're saying, that you get to look at their slides beforehand and make sure that it is accessible. It's not kind of reams and reams of really detailed stuff. But other ways in which the worst sorts of information imparting are where you have a really long, dense presentation. So that's designed out. You tend to give it in small bite sized, probably no more than 10 minute type of talks, you layer up the sort of information that you're giving to people so that they've got these sort of bite sized chunks, and they're hearing from different perspectives. But as well as hearing from different perspectives, you sometimes in public dialogues, you can also interview people before the dialogue and put that into provocation, kind of cards or animations or sort of pictorial scenarios so that people can access the information in different sorts of ways. What's really crucial is that they hear from different perspectives, they get a chance to sort of question and interrogate that, and it's not in a kind of overly complex way. So that's the real skill of who's designing the whole process, is making sure that we're hearing the right sort of information enough for participants to get to grips with it, but not so much that they're just listening to reams and reams of presentations, because that's not the point. The point is not to kind of come out with an educated public. The point is, is that we want to hear what participants kind of deliberations and insights on having known enough about the topic.   N.W yeah, and I suppose almost that instinctive reaction or whatever it is that they have picked out from a presentation that's most important for them is a valuable insight in the first place is that, actually what is it that they're taking away from all of the information they've been given?    S.L Yep. What's really nice is if you have the opportunity and the processes, which because they're run over a number of sessions you can often do this, is to ask participants also what might be missing or what they might have to revisit. And, again, if you've got a specialist sort of in the room, whether that's a virtual or real room, using them as a kind of resource to be able to pull on as well is really important.   N.W Yeah, I think that we perhaps haven't made that clear that quite often those experts will give a presentation but then they are still available to chip in, to answer questions, to clarify bits. So that's really interesting, too. Yeah. And again, so while it's not unique to public dialogue, I think something that a lot of the processes involve is a really kind of structured evaluation. So could you tell us a little bit more about that? And how it sort of fits in the overall process?   S.L Yeah, yeah and certainly for science wise public dialogue. So just actually, to really quickly scale back. So science wise supports government departments, research councils to do public dialogue and kind of mentor supports those organisations, but also provides some co-funding. So there's always an independent evaluation that sits alongside that public dialogue. And that both I think, quite uniquely, for this evaluation, it sits at the beginning, and it can give sort of formative input throughout the process as it's being designed. But also it produces a kind of summative evaluation at the end. So what is it that participants have felt? What is it that specialists have felt? So gathering all of that data like you might do, usually in a kind of evaluation. So it's more than just observing the sessions, doing a participant survey and reporting on that. And the other thing that I think is kind of really important is, again, certainly for science wise dialogues is that there's a sort of interim report when the dialogue report comes out. But then we go back or the evaluator goes back six months later, and says, right, what was the impact of this public dialogue? And that, to me, is really, really crucial so that you know where has it influenced? You said at the beginning, that this was going to be something that inputted into this policy, or that inputted into this strategy. Six months on what has happened? Have those impacts happened? Have other things happened that have been as a result of that public dialogue process?    N.W And I suppose with that in mind, have you got any examples of where you've seen really specific big changes that have come out of those that you can sort of share? So obviously, a lot of them are still in progress.   S.L Yeah, sure. Well, I suppose the one that quite often is, is quoted and this is going back a little way. I mean if you look at the science wise website, there's always the evaluation reports are up there as well. And they, certainly the more recent ones, kind of capture those impacts. So it might be that it's led to a whole raft of new social science research. But one of the ones particularly that's quoted is around something called mitochondrial transfer, and this was quite a controversial area of research. A public dialogue was held which helped inform. Then the recommendations of what was the human fertilisation embryology authority, the HFEA , who regulates all of that, and that then fed into changing the law on what was allowed in terms of this mitochondrial transfer. Whilst they would have done other stakeholder work, they would have listened to what experts thought about this, actually hearing about what the public thought, whether this was the right way to go, what were the sorts of limits? What were the red lines? What sort of conditions should be in place? Formed a really kind of core plank of then what that recommendation and ultimately, the kind of law change signifies. So it can have some big impacts and what I see a lot with public dialogue, and we'll kind of think about this into the future is, lots of government agencies, or any key decision making authority is really familiar with thinking about how they involve their kind of traditional stakeholders. But thinking about how they really hear from what the public thinks is a more tricky area for them to grapple with. So public dialogue provides one route in which they can really understand, what do the public think about this having had a bit more time to think about it. What drives their concerns or their hopes or their aspirations around this particular topic? And that, for me, is always the missing pieces, like, how are we hearing the public voice in this new development? Because it's not a given that that will always happen.    N.W And so, I suppose building on that then, are there particular trends or developments that you're seeing happening currently or on the horizon for public dialogue? Where do you think it could go?   S.L So I mean, I hope, and I think that there will be a move towards this. Rather than this being something that is a sort of almost optional add on, or specifically for some topics that are quite high profile, or kind of think that they might be controversial, but actually, it becomes a much more embedded part of both policy and strategy. So that rather than ‘Oh, crikey, we need to think about doing a public dialogue', but it's something that's just automatically built into the policy strategy development process for those topics. So it's not saying that it should be used in every circumstance, but that it's much more kind of part of the normal suite of tools that policy makers will be thinking about, that there's that check. Oh, hang on a minute, how are we thinking about public voice? Do we need to do a public dialogue? Do we need to do some other kinds of, you know , how are we going to get that public insight into the development of our policies? Doing public dialogue is about making better decisions by getting public insight into that process. I think the other thing that I would just say is that I think increasingly, whilst the approach is about making better decisions, better policies, I think it will become more clearly linked with sort of a democratic process that ultimately, certainly, if we're talking about science and tech, whether we're talking about climate change with, for example, citizens assemblies, on climate change,that these are things that are affecting people, participant people day to day. If there's a new science or tech development, it's helping us and a lot of that research is funded by the public. So where's the sort of right, almost for the public to have a more considered, say, in the development of those areas?   N.W And I think what you say there is interesting as well, because obviously a lot of this is technical information. But in the main, there are ways that people find it does relate to their day to day life in some way. And I think that's another quite important tool potentially, is making it feel like something that people have a grounding in their daily life,even if they don't know all of the technical details, isn't it? So they can deliberate with their own perspective on that?.   S.L Absolutely, I mean, those examples I gave before, they're about the food that we eat, or about the impact of climate on our infrastructure. They're about what we think is right, or how far science should go. If we're looking at AI, or we're looking at these exciting, but also fast developments that are happening in science and tech, there has to be, and this is why I talk about quite often with the people thinking about commissioning, it's got to align with social values. If it's really out of step with that, I think we saw that a lot with GM in the early 2000s, then people start getting really concerned about it. So what's right? What's wrong? Or how should it go? Where are the sorts of red lines? What are the sorts of conditions under which this technology should develop? could develop? shouldn't develop? Understanding that for a policymaker, or for strategies is kind of gold dust really.   N.W Excellent, well, I mean, it's all so fascinating, we could probably talk all day about it, but    S.L Just scratched the surface .   N.W Exactly. And with that in mind, if listeners want to find out more about public dialogue, what would you say the best places to look?   S.L So I would say there's two. Obviously, I've talked quite a lot about science wise, and sciencewise.org.uk is the website,there's a lot there about public dialogue, but also lots of reports from previous public dialogues. And then the other place that I always kind of point people towards is the involve website. So if you just Google involve, and particularly, I think it's involve.org.uk .Particularly their methods and Resource Bank section. So the methods obviously covers lots of methods, but their resource section there is super useful and that will also touch on things which we haven't delved into as much here, sort of citizens assemblies, citizens juries and other sorts of, kind of public participation processes.   N.W Right. And we can put those links in the show notes as well. And, and if listeners would like to find out more specifically about your work or get in touch with you, what would you suggest?   S.L Look me up on LinkedIn as a start. Okay, that's probably the easiest, easiest place really.   N.W Well, we'll put that in the show notes too. So thank you so much, Suzannah, for your time and your contribution today. It's been really interesting to chat to you.    S.L Thank you, Nikki.    N.W Thank you again. Have a lovely day. Bye.   Outro   So listeners, we've reached the end of another episode of facilitation stories, the community podcast, IAF England and Wales.   If you'd like to find out more about the IAF and how to get involved all of the links on our website, facilitationstories.com.  And to make sure you never miss an episode, why not subscribe to the show on whatever podcast app you use?    We're always on the lookout for new episode ideas. So is there a fabulous facilitator you think we should talk to or something interesting emerging in the world of facilitation you think listeners need to hear about send us an email at podcast@IAF-EnglandWales.org   We hope you'll join us again soon for more Facilitation Stories. Until then, thank you for listening  

With the construction of a new facility at the North Shore Hospital in Auckland underway, the Well Foundation has put together a campaign to put five hundred plants inside the massive four hundred square metre atrium.  Extensive research has shown that gardens improve health outcomes, reduce admission time, and reduce blood pressure.  The Well Foundation has asked the public to fund this $2m campaign, and has already received $1m in funding.  To get a deeper look into the health benefits of plants for wellbeing, and to find out more about this project, Arno spoke to Well Foundation chief executive Tim Edmonds.  Arno started the interview by asking about their “Give A Bit Of Green” project.  You can help fund the massive garden at giveabitofgreen.co.nz  

Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, The 250 is a (mostly) weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released every Saturday at 6pm GMT. This time, in a crossover with Well Good Movies, Peter Cattaneo's The Full Monty. In a small town devastated by the closure of the local steel mill, the unemployed workers hatch an unlikely plan to themselves back on their feet. Witnessing the success of a touring troupe of male strippers, the men decide to put on a song-and-dance of their own. However, they have one unique selling point: they have promised to go the full monty. At time of recording, it was not ranked on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.

Ever wonder how to use Instagram live for marketing?  This episode will give you 5 clear benefits and explain what to do before going live so you can make the most of your time!  (Click below for shownotes) https://ruthiegray.mom/instagram-live/ [00:00:06]  Featuring Instagram pro coaching  member, Wren Robbins from Friends of a feather podcast. Wren is my podcasting coach. And let me tell you a little bit about her before we get started. Wren Robbins is the host of the friends of a feather podcast, a podcast coach, and was featured as number four on the top 50 moms in podcasting from podcast magazine, 2020 rendered lights and encouraging women in their daily lives. And in spring them on to use their gifts and talents. Friends of a Feather Podcast https://wrenrobbins.com/ GO LIVE! Jumpstart Kit https://christianbloggerscreentimeboundaries.teachable.com/p/instagram-go-live-jumpstart-kit-now   R: Wren and I started together at the beginning of the Corona virus in the spring because I saw that everybody was going to be stuck home, including me.  And I knew that 2020 was my year for a podcast. And so she and I met, and she took me through three months of podcast coaching. The first two was all the prep work and how to get ready for the podcast. And then I launched the podcast in our third month together. That was a smart idea, because I knew there was going to be tech problems and there were right off the bat. W: And there always is, but I thought that was so smart of you to do the launch in the middle of coaching so that we could walk through that. I thought that was genius. R: I would  learn from the master there because Wren has been podcasting for four years. W: I started out not knowing anything, teaching myself all of it. It's all self-taught, but then I've just honed my craft and skill. And so I was so excited to really start this business a couple months ago with you. You have been my Guinea pig, my awesome smart Guinea pig to see what works and what doesn't and what you need. That's been really helpful for me. R: I'm so thankful that God brought us together and now I have Instagram insider hacks. And then what happened was, the teacher turned around and became the student when Wren joined my summer pro coaching group to learn the ways of Instagram. One of the things that she picked up in that group was my go live jumpstart kit, which I also created during COVID 19 because everyone was stuck home. I said, this is the time now is the time to go live. And you hadn't been doing that. Had you?   W: No, I knew I had so much information in my head that I knew I needed to go live. I knew I needed to do it on a consistent basis, but I was not doing it. I let fear stop me and let just indecision stop me. R: And so that's what the GO LIVE! Jumpstart Kit did for me because I didn't know what to do. I remember sitting down, printing it out. All  the courses I take I always print them out.  I'm a paper girl. And so I printed it out I remember working through that and writing down my ideas in that download. It was so freeing to me to be like, yeah, I can do this. I love that you input practical ideas with it, and then it puts it back on how do we make it our own. That's what I've really learned through that Go live jumpstart to kit and I've gone live every week. I started early in June and then I took some time off and then July I've been doing it every Wednesday. R: That's amazing. And it's so good to be consistent. W: It really does. R: She's talking about filling out the a workbook that comes with the GO LIVE! Jumpstart Kit. How did that workbook help you to figure out what to do with lives? W: Well, it really helped me hone down who is my audience, what do I have that they need and that they want, and that is useful to them.   What you need to know before doing Instagram Live I mean, one time I remember this was a few months ago I did a live...

Download MP3 ８月の４週間は、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」です。この12年間に配信した359本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、毎回４本分を濃縮してお届けします。ナチュラルスピードの会話をスクリプトとともにお楽しみください。今回は"Despite Corona, We Can Travel Using Podcasts"というテーマで、家に居ながらにして世界旅行を楽しめる、そんな世界各地の都市や文化にまつわるエピソードを集めました。 　 *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (334) Korean Mythology: The Bear Woman M: Hey Eunmi, I believe there’s mythology in Korea, right? I’m interested in it, but I couldn't find any reference materials, since it's not so famous. W: Yeah, Sam, we DO have mythology! I’m so glad that you’re interested in Korean mythology and culture. M: Hey, could you tell me about Korean mythology? Maybe just briefly? W: OK. Here’s a famous story. A long time ago there was the Supreme Sky God and he sent his son, named Hwan-Woong, to earth to rule the humans. M: So there's the image of the Son of God descending to earth? That sounds pretty similar to Jesus, in a way. W: Ha ha. I guess, until this point it’s the same. But next, a bear and a tiger came to Hwan-Woong and pleaded to make them into humans. M: A bear and a tiger? The Son of God must have freaked out if he wasn’t an excellent hunter. That’s interesting! Keep going! W: Ha ha. Then Hwang-Woong told them that they should lock themselves in a cave for 100 days, only eating garlic and mugwort! If they passed his test, he would make them humans. Well, who do you think passed the test: the bear or the tiger? M: Eating only garlic and mugwort sounds horrible! If I were one of them, I’d have never made it till the end. W: Ha ha! Well, the tiger couldn’t endure eating them till the end, so the tiger gave up. Because of the tiger’s failure; the bear could automatically become a human! The bear became a beautiful woman, called Bear Woman. M: Congratulations, bear! I always wanted the bear to win. W: In the end, she got married to Hwan-Woong and their child, Dan-Goon, was the first king of the first dynasty of Korea. This is our mythology! M: Hey wait! So you’re the descendant of the Bear Woman? That means you have bear’s blood flowing inside your body? Wait, you might have a bear’s claw? Please don’t eat me! I’m not delicious! Ah! (Written by Kyoung Jo) やさしい英語会話 (325) St. Petersburg M: Hey Nana! It must have been a long flight! Welcome to St. Petersburg! W: Hey Dima! Thank you for inviting me! I’m so glad I could come to Russia. I really wanna see some Russian history and culture! M: Well, you’ve come to the heart of Russia’s history and art, Nana. You’ll definitely love this city! W: So, what are some famous tourist spots in St. Petersburg? The Tsars? M: Ha ha! We don’t have Tsars anymore. But there are innumerable places you should definitely visit. For example, I recommend going to the Hermitage Museum first. It’s the second largest museum in the world. It used to be the Winter Palace of the Romanov Empire! W: So the palace is now a museum? And Romanov! That’s the dynasty starting from Peter the Great, and lasting till Nicholas the Second, right? Then it all ended in the Bolshevik Revolution? M: Yes, yes, exactly! The Winter Palace was the place where the October Revolution of 1917 occurred. Therefore, I can state that this place has a lot of significant symbols pertaining to the history and culture of Russia. W: Woo, I LOVE revolutions too. Shall I start a new revolution? M: No, no! Keep your ambitions in your heart. We don’t want any chaos. W: Ha ha. Just joking! Well, I can’t WAIT to see the city, to witness some historical incidents that were only written about in my textbook! I feel like Lenin’s going to take over my soul!! M: Oh, my goodness… You’re really “hyper” right now, Nana. Just calm down. Anyway, the Hermitage Museum is only a 40-minute walk from my house. After that we’ll go to the main street, called Nevsky Prospect. W: Oh, I’ve heard of Nevsky Prospect! Dostoevsky’s novels were sometimes set on Nevsky Prospect. Like Crime and Punishment! Can I say hello to Dostoevksky if I meet him? I really like a couple of his books! M: (to self) Aww, gosh… It’s gonna be a LONG trip. (Written by Kyoung Jo) やさしい英語会話 (324) Traveling to Seoul: Gangnam Style M: Jessica! Long time no see! How ya doin’? Welcome to Seoul! W: Hey Jo! I’ve been doing well! Thank you for inviting me to this wonderful place. I can’t wait to have fun here. M: Seoul IS one of the best places in the world to have fun, if you love to do some shopping, or have parties all night! We’re the people of alcohol and hedonism. Ha ha! W: Sounds great! Well, one thing I know about Seoul is… Gangnam Style? I wanna go there! Can you take me there? M: Of course! I was expecting you’d say Gangnam Style. Ironically, the music video wasn’t made at Gangnam. But I’d call Gangnam the center and soul of Seoul. I should definitely take you there! Let’s go! W: And… Also, will there be a lot of people dancing the horse dance? You know the horse dance from the song? M: Again, this is the preconception of Gangnam… I believe no one dances on the street, but if you’d like to, I wouldn’t mind. Anyway, off to Gangnam! (Arrives in Gangnam) W: Wow… I’ve never seen people this crowded in one spot. And everyone’s really fashionable, and catchy. Although no one dances the horse dance, still Gangnam is awesome! This is indeed a legit city! M: Yea, Gangnam is the most crowded place in Seoul. It’s often compared to Shinjuku in Tokyo. Welcome to Gangnam. This is the authentic Gangnam style. Want to go for some shopping or grab some food? W: Before that, I think the most important thing is missing! Where is PSY? Can I meet him? I’m his super big fan… M: O.M.G… He’s not ALWAYS here… Stop talking gibberish, and let’s go grab some food. I’m starving! (Written by Kyoung Jo) やさしい英語会話 (298) Australian Words Can Sound Crazy Situation: An Australian man and a Japanese woman talk. M: Oh, what an awesome weekend! W: Hi, John. You're awfully LOUD this morning. M: Yeah, there was a shini yesterday. It was crazy! You should have been there! W: "Shi-ni (死に)"？ M: Yeah, there was me and about four buddies, W: "Ba-ri (罵詈)"? M: Yeah, so anyway, we headed over to the beach, and the guys had bought some goon earlier that day. It was a bit early for a drink though. W: "Gun (軍)"? I'm so confused by this story. It sounds so dangerous! Why are you so happy? M: Well, I'll admit that drinking at the beach IS a bit dangerous, but there were lifeguards. So, it's not like we would have drowned or anything. W: I don't understand: then, what was the shini? M: The party at the beach! W: So, what happened? How did the party turn out so bad? M: It didn't turn bad... we use the word 'shini' in Australia to mean a party. W: Oh, so no one died? M: Of course not! W: Then what about the "Ba-ri"? And "Gun"? M: I said buddies, not "Ba-ri", as in mates, friends. And goon is a type of cask wine—disgusting, but cheap! W: Well, I'm glad you had a good party, but I don't think I'll be joining you in the future! Ha ha. (Written by Stella-Maree Trounson)

Download MP3 ８月の４週間は、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」です。この12年間に配信した359本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、毎回４本分を濃縮してお届けします。ナチュラルスピードの会話をスクリプトとともにお楽しみください。今回は"Battle of the Sexes"というテーマで、異性をめぐるあれこれにまつわるエピソードを集めました。 　 *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (287) What is Love? M: Ah! It hurts! W: What does?! M: Not knowing what to do with everything. W: Um… please elaborate. I have no idea what you're talking about. M: You see, I went to see a psychiatrist. I felt like I'm going crazy! W: About what?! You need to be more specific than that! M: I said it felt crazy. Then again, maybe it was supposed to make you feel like that. W: I can't believe I have to ask this again. What is IT? M: The thing that hurts! There's something inside me, right smack in the middle that just aches sometimes. W: Your chest? You have chest pain? Um… what do you call it: Heartburn? M: It sounds like it, but not quite! Yes, yes… something about my heart, and a burning sensation. Am I dying? W: What? Why did you go to a psychiatrist instead of a cardiologist then? M: Because she said I have to talk it out, or else I just might suffer from a heart attack! W: And did you talk it out? What did she say? M: She gave me a medical prescription. W: What did she prescribe for you? M: She said she prescribes the person who makes me feel this way. W: WHO did that to you? Let's get him or her!! M: Well, that would be… YOU. (Written by Bea Jianne Roque) やさしい英語会話 (303) How to Get the Girl (In the library) 　　 M: (shouts) Hey, you! I need you! W: (harsh whisper) Hey, keep it down a bit! This is NOT the place to get all ballistic. I'm trying to study here! M: Sorry. Just got carried away. I've been hooked on this crazy book, and I had to say that line out loud to feel fine. It's like… when you really want it to end already, but no, you can't let it go just yet? Actually, I'm still halfway done, but it's all so crazy. I think I don't have enough energy to continue reading. W: But you have the strength to shout? Inside the library? M: I needed it. I told you! Almost had a cardiac arrest, if I didn't do it. Besides, it's a good thing you're the only one who heard. W: We're the only people in the room! M: Exactly! Which is why I yelled. To get your attention. W: I told you: I'm studying right now. Maybe some other time. M: But this is the only time I can get you alone! That makes all the difference. W: I... I don't understand. M: I've been seeing you here for the past two months and I know you read plenty of books around here. And, obviously, you remember me, because we had eye contact just last Monday. Then I managed to smile a little on Tuesday, but you didn't notice. Wednesday, I waved from my corner over there; still not effective. Thursday, I tried walking past your usual desk, and you're quite… oblivious. From Friday till the weekend I was trying to think of what to do. I figured reading this could get you to notice. W: I, uh, was merely trying to be polite. And you haven't really read the book. I may be "oblivious" but I can tell one thing: You've been reading the book upside down. Haha! M: Ah! I blew it. Um, Can I…try again next week? (Written by Bea Jianne Roque) やさしい英語会話 (314) Life Is Tough for Girls, Too W: I don't know what's wrong with me these days. M: What happened? W: This morning I told myself I'm going to try and be happy and not let anything *get me down. A few minutes later, I fell! M: What? How? Where did you fall? W: Right across from *the Student Plaza when I was about to go left. Ha ha. To think: I was on the way to the gym! M: Were you hurt? Any *bruises? W: Yeah. I think I was *bleeding internally. M: That's terrible! Are you OK now? Does it hurt? W: A bit. M: You didn't go to the gym after that, right? I mean you went to the health office to get it treated, yes? W: Of course I went to the gym! Who do you think I am? *Skipping my gym routine because of a little pain? Pfft. I even ran on the *treadmill for an hour! M: Hey, you said you were bleeding internally. That's something more serious than a bruise, I *reckon?! W: Well, nothing to worry about. Surprisingly, gym is medicine. I'm fine now. M: I've never heard of such a thing. Hey, can we make this clear? You fell? And WHAT actually did you *hurt? W: My heart, friend! I saw the guy I *had a crush on for months. He was with another girl! They both looked all *clingy and sweet together! I just couldn't take it, so I went exercising! M: Ah! Why did we have this conversation? (Written by Bea Jianne Roque) やさしい英語会話 (327) Changing Sexes (In the beginning, each person is in a different place.) M: Where… where am I...? Wait. I feel… different… My skin feels so rough… Oh, NOT good. (looking in the mirror) Ahhhh…. Wait. I… I changed… into a man?? Oh, my god! W: Hey, where am I…? Wait. I feel different… My chest feels… heavier… (looking in the mirror) Ahh… What? I’m a woman?? Ah!! M: Oh, good that I found his student ID card. His name is… Yamamoto? A 2nd-year student in the Engineering Department at Hiroshima University. Gosh, what should I do? First, I need to find myself! Hope he doesn’t make a mistake with MY BODY. I’d hate to be pregnant now! W: Wait, how do I put on this bra? Oh, this is her student ID card! Let’s see… Akari, a 3rd-year student in the Faculty of Literature. Where should I go? Ah! I’ve got to find her. Shoot! It’s so freakin’ hard to wear women’s clothes! (Both of them heading towards the campus) M: I hope he didn’t go to the class ahead of me. Where are you!! (They pass each other) M, W: Wait!! Stop!! W: Aren’t you Akari? I’m Yamamoto, the original owner of your body! Please give me back my body! M: Yeah, I’m Akari. Wait! What’s that messed-up make-up on your face? You also didn’t put on a bra? You’re ruining my body! Oh no!!! W: I’ve never done any make-up in my entire life. Ah! The class bell’s going to ring soon. Akari, don’t forget to submit my fluid dynamics report. M: Hey, I don’t even know what fluid dynamics is! I’m so sorry! By the way, I have a seminar about Shakespearean sonnets, so be ready for that! W: Oh, no! I don’t know ANYTHING about Shakespeare, or literature! Why did it turn out like this… Why did our bodies get swapped!!? M, W: Oh god!! Someone please save us!! (Written by Kyoung Jo)

Download MP3 今月は「ドラマで英語を学ぼう」の最新作として、広島大学学生のMikael Kai Nomuraさんの書き下ろしによるオリジナルドラマ"Detective Adventures!"をお届けします。 探偵（detective）ものといえば、『シャーロック・ホームズ』や『名探偵コナン』が人気がありますね。 今回のドラマに登場するのは、彼らのように鮮やかに事件を解決する名探偵でしょうか、それともその逆の「迷」探偵の方でしょうか…。 [ 字幕をオンにするとスクリプトをご覧いただけます ]【リモート収録】 　 Detective Adventures! W1: Good morning, detective! My name’s Shirley, and I’ll be your new assistant. M: Um… Shirley… I’m sorry to tell you, but you’ll have to give up smoking if you want to work with me. W1: Oh… How did you know I smoke? Hmm… I guess you’re trying to be like Sherlock Holmes, deducting the possible realities of people by just observing them! M: And smelling them! W1: Oops, I should have gargled after that cigarette! … OK, guess what I had for lunch, then! M: Well… The ends of your sleeves are a little bit folded. And you have catsup stains on your sleeves as well. I’ll guess you had a McDonald’s burger and fries! The catsup that comes with the fries explains the red stain! W1: Oh.. yes! You’re right, detective! M: You even have a knife in your left hand… Do you have a collection of knives? W1: Wow, I DO have my own collection! M: Haha! I’m really the greatest detective, hey?! W1: AND, the easiest one to kill! M: No! No! Don’t shoot me! (gun shot!) (Sound of body falling to the floor) (changed voice of woman) Different Woman: Good morning, detective! Wa-… At last I caught her! M: Ah! That was a close call! You saved me! W: Sorry for the trouble, detective. I was trying to catch the serial killer who kills a lot of detectives. I sure am relieved that I got here BEFORE she was able to kill you. M: Oh! Do you mean she just killed some other detective? W: Yes! And you were her next target! M: So, the red stain on the sleeves… W: Yes, It was actually blood! M: Well, thank God you came. Um… who are you, anyway? W: Sorry for being late! I’m Shirley—the REAL Shirley! and I’LL be your new assistant. M: Oh, a GOOD Shirley. Great! (Sound break, a couple of days later) W: Detective, we just received a new case! M: OK. Tell me about it. W: It’s about a missing person! M: A missing person! Interesting! This’ll be my first time working on a missing-person case. W: OK. According to the report, the missing man is about 6 feet tall. M: So, we’re looking for a guy who’s about the same height as me? W: Yeah. He was last seen 6 months ago in his own house. M: Hmm… That means… he must have at least contacted his own family, right? W: I guess so. The sender was close-lipped about the missing person’s personal details, so I don’t have much information. I’ll have to try to reach the contact person and ask for more personal details. So, do we accept this case? M: Of course, we’ll accept the case! I’ll use my great detective skills to find that person as soon as possible! W: Great! Right away I’ll send an email to the person who sent in this case. M: OK. Ask for the missing person’s name, and we’ll need a picture as well. W: OK. There! Email sent! (Sound break, for the passing of about 10 min) W: Oh, wow. A reply came back already. That took only 10 minutes. M: OK. We need to know the name, first. W: For the name… Oh! Detective… the missing person has the same name as you! M: What? Hmm… that’s REALLY interesting. Can we look at the picture? Oh! It looks like me! W: Detective! It IS literally you! How many days have you been away from home? M: Um… Just for 6 months! W: Oh detective… the sender must be your wife! (Sound break, a few days later.) W: Good morning, detective. M: Hi Shirley. What’s up today? W: OK. Today we’re going to investigate a crime scene! M: Oh! I’m so excited! W: But you’re a detective! You do this all the time, right? M: This is actually my FIRST time going to a crime scene! W: What?! But you’re a detective! Why? M: I never worked on a case, not until I got YOU as my assistant. W: Wow. But you DO know how to work like a detective, right? M: I think so! I’ve watched a lot of detective Conan anime, so I’m fine! W: Um… OK… Anyway, let’s go to the crime scene! (door closes, sound of a police car siren) W: Well, finally we’re at the crime scene. Oh! There’s the body! M: I see… Let me examine it for a while. (few seconds of silence) M: Hmm. I think the person’s been dead for less than 24 hours. Hmm… the floor and the body are wet. What might be the reason? W: Uhm, detective, I think… M: Shh! I’m concentrating right now. Let the detective do his job! W: But… detective, the… M: Aha! I got it! Now it all makes sense! The killer used a block of ice to kill the victim! THAT would explain why the floor and the body are wet! Well, I’m a genius, right? W: But detective… WE are a little bit wet, as well. M: Oh no! Is the killer going to kill us too? W: No! The floor, the body, and WE are all wet… because IT’S STARTED TO RAIN! M: THAT makes total sense too! Shirley, you can be a detective as well, like me! W: Oh detective… (Written by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 これからの季節の悩みの種は「虫」。カブトムシやホタルなど、人間を楽しませてくれる虫もいますが、中には想像するのもおぞましい害虫もいます。好き嫌いは別として、いろいろな虫を英語でどう言うか、おさらいしてみましょう。 「やさしい英語会話」ではこれまでも何度か虫に関する会話を取り上げてきました。以下のエピソードもどうぞあわせてお楽しみください。 やさしい英語会話 (140) Mosquitoes Love My Blood やさしい英語会話 (168) Cockroaches やさしい英語会話 (260) Battle of the Insects やさしい英語会話 (310) Spike the Stag Beetle 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） centipede むかで ※centiは「100」pedeは「足」、すなわち漢字の「百足」と同じ。 例：century=100年（世紀）、pedestrian=歩行者、pedalは足でこぐもの。 once in a while たまに cockroach ゴキブリ mosquito 蚊 firefly ホタル beetle カブトムシ cicada セミ Got it. わかった（=I got it）。 you’d better … …した方がいい ※had betterは「強い警告」（そうしないと悪いことが起こる）を表すので使用には注意。 （例）You’d better keep your mouth shut about that.（そのことについては口に出さない方がいい） traps and sprays 罠とスプレー be allergic to… …にアレルギーがある mean（形容詞） 意地悪な *** Script *** Bugs Everywhere Situation: Franz, from Germany, and Noriko, from Japan, are outside. M: Ahhhhhhhh! What’s that ugly thing??? (Peter points to the ground) W: Oh, that's a cute little centipede! Have you never seen one? M: Um… I've seen them in picture books, but this is the first one I’ve actually seen. W: Well, they’re around. We see ‘em once in a while. M: They’re around here? All the spiders, cockroaches, and mosquitoes were already enough for me! W: Aren’t there any no bugs in Germany? M: Of course there are. But not so many, and they’re not THAT big. W: I see. M: But I know Japan also has good insects! W: Um… good insects? What are “good insects”? M: For instance, the fireflies in Japan are very beautiful! I’ve never seen any of them in Germany. W: Yeah, I LOVE fireflies. M: Hey, I also saw a lot of boxes and nets for gathering beetles in the supermarket! W: Yeah, that's what kids like to do. Especially, they try to get cicadas. And stag beetles. Have you ever seen stag beetles fighting? Ha ha. It’s cool. And a lot of kids have insects as pets. You don’t do that in Germany? M: Not really. Most people are afraid of insects, and don‘t want to have any of them nearby. When I was little, I collected a few to scare my sister. Ha ha! Probably a few people in Germany collect them as a hobby. But it’s not a big trend. W: Got it. By the way, you’d better keep your kitchen clean, and make sure the front door isn’t open for a long time. In the supermarket you can also buy different traps and sprays to kill insects. But the insects aren’t dangerous, unless you’re allergic to them. M: Thanks for the information! I think I'll take some photos of the bugs and send them to my sister! Ha ha! W: Ah! You’re mean! M: Yeah, sometimes. (Peter laughs) (Written by Gabriel Germann)

Download MP3 梅雨のすっきりしない季節ですので、今回は少し夢のあるお話を。会話の男性は出張のため日本を訪れています。彼が２年ぶりに会った女友達は、一見変わりなさそうにしているようですが、実は…。 今回はTOEIC(R) L&Rテストなどでもよく出てくるビジネス用語をいくつか確認してみましょう。【リモート収録】 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） pharmaceutical 薬剤の ※ここでの"Pharmaceuticals"は製薬会社の名前の一部。関連語のpharmacy「薬局」pharmacist「薬剤師」も覚えておきましょう。 What have you been up to? 最近何してるの。 seriously 真面目な話、「マジで」 save up money お金を貯める Ph.D. 博士号 I got to get going. そろそろ行かなくちゃ。 ※got toの前にhaveが省略された形。have got to=have toの意味で、たびたびhaveが省略されたり、got toの部分がgottaのように繋がって発音される。get goingは「行っている状態にする」すなわち「出発する、動き出す」。 collaboration 共同事業、コラボ regarding ～に関して（=concerning） Oh, my goodness. おやまあ。 CEO 最高経営責任者（Chief Executive Officer） So this is a sealed deal? ということは、これで「契約成立」ってこと？ sealed dealはseal the deal「契約を結ぶ」という表現から派生したもの。 *** Script *** Big Dreams M: Hey, Kana! It’s been a while since we last met! W: Yeah, Alex. It’s been 2 years. How ya doin’? M: Doin’ great, actually. I mean, I’m working for GX Pharmaceuticals in California. I’m just in Japan for a business trip. What have you been up to? W: Nothing much. I mean… I tried to start up a business, and it’s going quite well. By the way, I’m still living back home. So come find me any time during your stay. M: Congratulations on your company! But are you seriously still living in your parent’s place? W: I’m just trying to save up money for my future plans! I once had a dream of traveling the world, getting a Ph.D., or becoming a doctor, whatever! M: Yeah, yeah, whatever… It’s not like it’ll happen anytime soon. W: How can you say such things? I mean, it’s better to have dreams, right? M: Well… true. Anyhow, I got to get going. I have a meeting with a tech company. See you around! (Later at the tech company’s meeting room) M: Hi. I’m here from GX Pharmaceuticals to ask for your collaboration with us. Regarding your new medicine… W: Alex! Hi again! M: Oh, my goodness… Kana, you’re the CEO of this company?! W: Well, I’m actually ALSO the head developer of this medicine you’re talking about! M: What?!!?!??! B… But how? W: Well, I DID get a Ph.D. and became a doctor. And started this company. M: So, this is a sealed deal? You’ll let us market your medicine? W: Sure! I was in Bali having my vacation, but because I saw your company’s proposal… and it DOES interest me a lot… So, congratulations! (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 梅雨のすっきりしない季節ですので、今回は少し夢のあるお話を。会話の男性は出張のため日本を訪れています。彼が２年ぶりに会った女友達は、一見変わりなさそうにしているようですが、実は…。 今回はTOEIC(R) L&Rテストなどでもよく出てくるビジネス用語をいくつか確認してみましょう。【リモート収録】 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） pharmaceutical 薬剤の ※ここでの"Pharmaceuticals"は製薬会社の名前の一部。関連語のpharmacy「薬局」pharmacist「薬剤師」も覚えておきましょう。 What have you been up to? 最近何してるの。 seriously 真面目な話、「マジで」 save up money お金を貯める Ph.D. 博士号 I got to get going. そろそろ行かなくちゃ。 ※got toの前にhaveが省略された形。have got to=have toの意味で、たびたびhaveが省略されたり、got toの部分がgottaのように繋がって発音される。get goingは「行っている状態にする」すなわち「出発する、動き出す」。 collaboration 共同事業、コラボ regarding ～に関して（=concerning） Oh, my goodness. おやまあ。 CEO 最高経営責任者（Chief Executive Officer） So this is a sealed deal? ということは、これで「契約成立」ってこと？ sealed dealはseal the deal「契約を結ぶ」という表現から派生したもの。 *** Script *** Big Dreams M: Hey, Kana! It’s been a while since we last met! W: Yeah, Alex. It’s been 2 years. How ya doin’? M: Doin’ great, actually. I mean, I’m working for GX Pharmaceuticals in California. I’m just in Japan for a business trip. What have you been up to? W: Nothing much. I mean… I tried to start up a business, and it’s going quite well. By the way, I’m still living back home. So come find me any time during your stay. M: Congratulations on your company! But are you seriously still living in your parent’s place? W: I’m just trying to save up money for my future plans! I once had a dream of traveling the world, getting a Ph.D., or becoming a doctor, whatever! M: Yeah, yeah, whatever… It’s not like it’ll happen anytime soon. W: How can you say such things? I mean, it’s better to have dreams, right? M: Well… true. Anyhow, I got to get going. I have a meeting with a tech company. See you around! (Later at the tech company’s meeting room) M: Hi. I’m here from GX Pharmaceuticals to ask for your collaboration with us. Regarding your new medicine… W: Alex! Hi again! M: Oh, my goodness… Kana, you’re the CEO of this company?! W: Well, I’m actually ALSO the head developer of this medicine you’re talking about! M: What?!!?!??! B… But how? W: Well, I DID get a Ph.D. and became a doctor. And started this company. M: So, this is a sealed deal? You’ll let us market your medicine? W: Sure! I was in Bali having my vacation, but because I saw your company’s proposal… and it DOES interest me a lot… So, congratulations! (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 今回の会話の舞台は北米のレストラン。日本では馴染みのないものも含め、アメリカやカナダでポピュラーなメニューがいろいろ登場します。レストランでの客と店員のやりとりを楽しく学べます！ 【リモート録音、はじめました！】 今回の会話では、JoeとKeiが別々の場所からリモート録音にチャレンジしました。4月以降はすべてこの形で収録を行っています。今後の配信は、リモート録音分と、2月以前のスタジオ収録分を織り交ぜながらお届けします。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） ma’am （成人女性への呼びかけ）お客様 poutine プーティン（カナダ東部のジャガイモ料理。フライドポテトの上にチーズとグレイビーソースをかけた料理） as a side dish for any main course すべてのメインコースの付け合わせとして I’m allergic to... ...にアレルギーがある Here you go. はいどうぞ。 Mongolian beef モンゴリアンビーフ（牛肉と青ネギを使ったアメリカ風中華料理） Rosemary-Roasted Chicken ローズマリー風味のローストチキン（roastは通例、直火かオーブンで焼く） Caesar salad シーザーサラダ（レタスにガーリックや粉チーズなどをのせ、オリーブオイルをかけたサラダ） Waldorf salad ウォルドーフサラダ（セロリ・りんご・クルミをマヨネーズで和えたサラダ） Cobb salad コブサラダ（レタス・アボカド・トマト・鶏むね肉にチーズなどをかけたサラダ） ※日本語の「サラダ」に引きずられて、saladの発音と綴りを間違えないようにしましょう。 *** Script *** How Much Tip to Give? Situation: In a fine food restaurant. M: Good evening, ma’am. What can I get for you? W: Umm, I don’t know… Any recommendation? M: Well, our grilled lobster is always the best recommendation. And, our special dish this month is buttered oysters. And, since today is Friday, we have poutine as a side dish for any main course. W: Umm… Actually, I’m allergic to seafoods… so… M: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll get you the Beef and Chicken Menu. I’ll be right back. W: Wait… I’m actually… Ah, he’s gone… (a few minutes later) M: Here you go, ma’am. This is the Beef and Chicken Menu. We have Mongolian beef, Rosemary-Roasted Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, and as I told you, since today is Friday, the poutine side dish service is still included. W: Well, sorry to say this, but I’m also a vegetarian. M: Oh… well, I’m so sorry, ma’am! I’ll get you the vegetarian menu immediately. Just a moment. I’ll be right back in a second. (a few minutes later) M: Here you go, ma’am. This is the salad menu. We have Caesar, Waldorf, and Cobb salad, and I really recommend the mushroom cream soup. Anyway, since today is Friday, but you are vegetarian, we can serve Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes instead of poutine as a side dish. W: Oh, wow. That’s so nice. Let me think… M: Take your time, ma’am. W: …Umm… well… Can I have a glass of water first, please? M: …OK, sure. (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Download MP3 今回の会話の舞台は北米のレストラン。日本では馴染みのないものも含め、アメリカやカナダでポピュラーなメニューがいろいろ登場します。レストランでの客と店員のやりとりを楽しく学べます！ 【リモート録音、はじめました！】 今回の会話では、JoeとKeiが別々の場所からリモート録音にチャレンジしました。4月以降はすべてこの形で収録を行っています。今後の配信は、リモート録音分と、2月以前のスタジオ収録分を織り交ぜながらお届けします。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） ma’am （成人女性への呼びかけ）お客様 poutine プーティン（カナダ東部のジャガイモ料理。フライドポテトの上にチーズとグレイビーソースをかけた料理） as a side dish for any main course すべてのメインコースの付け合わせとして I’m allergic to... ...にアレルギーがある Here you go. はいどうぞ。 Mongolian beef モンゴリアンビーフ（牛肉と青ネギを使ったアメリカ風中華料理） Rosemary-Roasted Chicken ローズマリー風味のローストチキン（roastは通例、直火かオーブンで焼く） Caesar salad シーザーサラダ（レタスにガーリックや粉チーズなどをのせ、オリーブオイルをかけたサラダ） Waldorf salad ウォルドーフサラダ（セロリ・りんご・クルミをマヨネーズで和えたサラダ） Cobb salad コブサラダ（レタス・アボカド・トマト・鶏むね肉にチーズなどをかけたサラダ） ※日本語の「サラダ」に引きずられて、saladの発音と綴りを間違えないようにしましょう。 *** Script *** How Much Tip to Give? Situation: In a fine food restaurant. M: Good evening, ma’am. What can I get for you? W: Umm, I don’t know… Any recommendation? M: Well, our grilled lobster is always the best recommendation. And, our special dish this month is buttered oysters. And, since today is Friday, we have poutine as a side dish for any main course. W: Umm… Actually, I’m allergic to seafoods… so… M: Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll get you the Beef and Chicken Menu. I’ll be right back. W: Wait… I’m actually… Ah, he’s gone… (a few minutes later) M: Here you go, ma’am. This is the Beef and Chicken Menu. We have Mongolian beef, Rosemary-Roasted Chicken, Teriyaki Chicken, and as I told you, since today is Friday, the poutine side dish service is still included. W: Well, sorry to say this, but I’m also a vegetarian. M: Oh… well, I’m so sorry, ma’am! I’ll get you the vegetarian menu immediately. Just a moment. I’ll be right back in a second. (a few minutes later) M: Here you go, ma’am. This is the salad menu. We have Caesar, Waldorf, and Cobb salad, and I really recommend the mushroom cream soup. Anyway, since today is Friday, but you are vegetarian, we can serve Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes instead of poutine as a side dish. W: Oh, wow. That’s so nice. Let me think… M: Take your time, ma’am. W: …Umm… well… Can I have a glass of water first, please? M: …OK, sure. (Written by Krit Komolsirikul)

Director Tyrell Morris, Orleans Parish Communication District, discusses the implementation of Protocol 36: Pandemic, Epidemic, and Outbreak (Surveillance and Triage), the role of video triage in COVID-19 calls, and New Orleans's self-quarantine registry. For Your Information: OPCD's COVID-19 ECC Resources: opcdla.gov/covid-19-ecc-resources/ SHOWUP: S – Sincere; H–Honest; O–Optimistic; W–Well-informed; U–Upbeat; and P– Procedurally Compliant

Director Tyrell Morris, Orleans Parish Communication District, discusses the implementation of Protocol 36: Pandemic, Epidemic, and Outbreak (Surveillance and Triage), the role of video triage in COVID-19 calls, and New Orleans’s self-quarantine registry. For Your Information: OPCD’s COVID-19 ECC Resources: opcdla.gov/covid-19-ecc-resources/ SHOWUP: S – Sincere; H–Honest; O–Optimistic; W–Well-informed; U–Upbeat; and P– Procedurally Compliant

Download MP3 広島でゴールデンウィークに開催されるお祭りといえば、そう、ひろしまフラワーフェスティバル。今年は残念ながら中止となりましたが、連休中お出かけのできない皆様に、ちょっぴりお祭り気分を楽しんでいただけたら幸いです。 今回は、日本のお祭りの屋台でよく売られているものをどのように英語で表現できるか、Joeが説明します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） There sure are a lot of people! ずいぶん多くの人がいるんだね！ food stalls 屋台 Go Keito Go! 圭人、頑張れ！ How come? いったいどうして？ *** Script *** @Hiroshima Flower Festival (Crowd noise) W: Wow! There sure are a lot of people! Thanks Keito for bringing me to Flower Festival. It’s actually my first time experiencing a Japanese festival. M: No problem, Laura. It’s my pleasure to bring friends to Japanese festivals! W: There sure are a lot of food stalls here! Some stalls are even for mini-games! Look at those balloons and fish! M: You can eat a lot of Japanese street food here such as takoyaki, yakisoba, apple candies. But those games are actually really hard. W: Have you tried any of those games? M: Of course! I used to play the kingyo-sukui every year when I was little. W: Can you show me how to do it then? M: Oh, of... of course! W: Um, it looks like you became a bit worried when I asked you to do it? M: Alright then, I’ll SHOW you how to get one! W: Go Keito Go! (Sounds of water splashing) M: Ugh.. W: Ha ha ha! Keito! You’re really bad at this! Let ME show you! (Sounds of water splashing) M: Wow Laura! You’re really good at this! How come?! W: The first time I came to Japan, another friend brought me to a festival in Kyoto. I became good at kingyo-sukui there. M: So, you were lying about this being your first festival? W: I wanted to surprise you, Keito! Ha ha! M: Alright.. What else are you not telling me? W: Well, I’m actually half Japanese! And I can speak fluent Japanese! Haha! M: Oh my.. all this time I was trying my best to speak in English with you. (Written by by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 広島でゴールデンウィークに開催されるお祭りといえば、そう、ひろしまフラワーフェスティバル。今年は残念ながら中止となりましたが、連休中お出かけのできない皆様に、ちょっぴりお祭り気分を楽しんでいただけたら幸いです。 今回は、日本のお祭りの屋台でよく売られているものをどのように英語で表現できるか、Joeが説明します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） There sure are a lot of people! ずいぶん多くの人がいるんだね！ food stalls 屋台 Go Keito Go! 圭人、頑張れ！ How come? いったいどうして？ *** Script *** @Hiroshima Flower Festival (Crowd noise) W: Wow! There sure are a lot of people! Thanks Keito for bringing me to Flower Festival. It’s actually my first time experiencing a Japanese festival. M: No problem, Laura. It’s my pleasure to bring friends to Japanese festivals! W: There sure are a lot of food stalls here! Some stalls are even for mini-games! Look at those balloons and fish! M: You can eat a lot of Japanese street food here such as takoyaki, yakisoba, apple candies. But those games are actually really hard. W: Have you tried any of those games? M: Of course! I used to play the kingyo-sukui every year when I was little. W: Can you show me how to do it then? M: Oh, of... of course! W: Um, it looks like you became a bit worried when I asked you to do it? M: Alright then, I’ll SHOW you how to get one! W: Go Keito Go! (Sounds of water splashing) M: Ugh.. W: Ha ha ha! Keito! You’re really bad at this! Let ME show you! (Sounds of water splashing) M: Wow Laura! You’re really good at this! How come?! W: The first time I came to Japan, another friend brought me to a festival in Kyoto. I became good at kingyo-sukui there. M: So, you were lying about this being your first festival? W: I wanted to surprise you, Keito! Ha ha! M: Alright.. What else are you not telling me? W: Well, I’m actually half Japanese! And I can speak fluent Japanese! Haha! M: Oh my.. all this time I was trying my best to speak in English with you. (Written by by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 飛行機の中で、具合の悪そうな様子の女性に声をかけた男性。野球や旅行の話をして女性の気を紛らわそうとしますが、その女性の職業は…！ 今回の会話では、具合の悪い人に声をかけたり、旅先で出会った人と話をするのに役立つ表現が登場します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） ma’am 女性への呼びかけ since I was little 子どもの頃から Anaheim Stadium アナハイムスタジアム（カリフォルニア州アナハイムにある球場で、大リーグ・エンゼルスの本拠地） the Mariners against the Angels マリナーズ対エンゼルス ※チーム名にはtheをつける点に注意。 What brings you to Japan? 日本にはどのようなご用（きっかけ）でいらっしゃったのですか。 ※Why did you come to Japan?よりも柔らかい表現。 *** Script *** Situation: Inside an airplane at Los Angeles International Airport. Captain: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We will depart in a few seconds. Please sit back and relax. Thank you. W: Oh my god… M: Excuse me, ma’am, are you alright? W: Ye… ye.. yes.. it’s just this… this is my first time in a plane. M: Well, don’t worry. I’ve been riding in planes since I was little. It may be scary at first, but it’s safer than riding in cars! W: Thanks… Um, why are you flying to Japan? Um.. could I ask your name? M: Call me Keito. Actually I am going back to Japan. I just went to see a friend living in LA. W: Los Angeles? Hey, I live there! M: Wow, maybe we met before today then. Ha ha. W: Yeah. I live beside Anaheim Stadium. M: Oh! The baseball stadium! My friend and I went the to see a game just two days ago! It was the Mariners against the Angels, and the Angels won! W: Hey, I saw that game on TV! It was a good one. M: My short trip was really wonderful, The food was delicious. I really liked the places, and got new friends. You’ll probably be my last new friend… Oh, I forgot to ask your name! W: I’m Laura. M: So, what brings you to Japan, Laura? W: Oh! Now I’m starting to panic again... I’m going to Japan because… I got accepted to be a trainee in a new job! M: That’s great! What job? W: Well… a pilot! (Written by by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 飛行機の中で、具合の悪そうな様子の女性に声をかけた男性。野球や旅行の話をして女性の気を紛らわそうとしますが、その女性の職業は…！ 今回の会話では、具合の悪い人に声をかけたり、旅先で出会った人と話をするのに役立つ表現が登場します。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） ma’am 女性への呼びかけ since I was little 子どもの頃から Anaheim Stadium アナハイムスタジアム（カリフォルニア州アナハイムにある球場で、大リーグ・エンゼルスの本拠地） the Mariners against the Angels マリナーズ対エンゼルス ※チーム名にはtheをつける点に注意。 What brings you to Japan? 日本にはどのようなご用（きっかけ）でいらっしゃったのですか。 ※Why did you come to Japan?よりも柔らかい表現。 *** Script *** Situation: Inside an airplane at Los Angeles International Airport. Captain: Good morning ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We will depart in a few seconds. Please sit back and relax. Thank you. W: Oh my god… M: Excuse me, ma’am, are you alright? W: Ye… ye.. yes.. it’s just this… this is my first time in a plane. M: Well, don’t worry. I’ve been riding in planes since I was little. It may be scary at first, but it’s safer than riding in cars! W: Thanks… Um, why are you flying to Japan? Um.. could I ask your name? M: Call me Keito. Actually I am going back to Japan. I just went to see a friend living in LA. W: Los Angeles? Hey, I live there! M: Wow, maybe we met before today then. Ha ha. W: Yeah. I live beside Anaheim Stadium. M: Oh! The baseball stadium! My friend and I went the to see a game just two days ago! It was the Mariners against the Angels, and the Angels won! W: Hey, I saw that game on TV! It was a good one. M: My short trip was really wonderful, The food was delicious. I really liked the places, and got new friends. You’ll probably be my last new friend… Oh, I forgot to ask your name! W: I’m Laura. M: So, what brings you to Japan, Laura? W: Oh! Now I’m starting to panic again... I’m going to Japan because… I got accepted to be a trainee in a new job! M: That’s great! What job? W: Well… a pilot! (Written by by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 来月3月8日は国際女性デー。この日は女性の政治的自由と平等を目指すための日として国連により定められました。公式な祝日に定められている国や、イタリアのように女性同士でお花を贈り合う習慣のある国もあります。 会話の男性は、国際女性デーを祝ってパートナーの女性に贈り物をしているようですが、その贈り物の中身とは…？ 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） as far as 〜に関する限り、〜だから ※ここでは範囲というよりも、理由を表している。As、Since、Becauseと言い換えてもほぼ同じ意味。 remind [人] of〜 （人に）〜を思い出させる inextinguishable 消すことのできない、抑えきれない intrigued 興味をそそられた ※intriguingで「人の興味をそそるような」。同じ分詞形容詞であるinterestedとinterestingの関係と同じ。 Closer to the subject of the gift, please. 贈り物の本題に戻ってよ、お願い。 invaluable とても有益な、かけがえのない ※先ほどのinextinguishable（"in-"+"extinguish"+"-able"）のように、接頭辞in-は形容詞の反対語を作る。一方、このinvaluableは「価値がつけられないほど貴重な」という意味になり、結果的に形容詞を強調する珍しい例。（"priceless"と同じ理屈） (a) brilliant （名詞）ブリリアントカットの宝石 graphite 黒煙 store （動詞）貯蔵する *** Script *** A Gift for International Women’s Day, March 8th Situation: A wife and a husband are seated and eat their dinner. There are candles, a cake, and a couple of bottles of wine. M: Hey, today is March 8th. Do you know it’s International Women’s Day? It’s a very important day! W: Oh, International Women’s Day!? M: And as far as this day is important for me… I want to give YOU a gift… a gift which will remind you of my inextinguishable love for you… W: Wow. Now I AM intrigued… M: And even after my death… W: Closer to the subject of the gift, please.. M: … this gift will be invaluable for you, always! W: Oh no, I don’t believe… Could it be… Is it what I was dreaming about? M: Yes! W (haven’t opened the box yet): Oh my goodness, is it really a brilliant? M: Wait, don’t open it yet! W: Is it a brilliant?? M: Yes. Yes, it is! But don’t open it yet. And do you know what a brilliant is? W: Well, it’s a kind of diamond? M: Yes. And what exactly is a diamond? What kind of stone? W: Um, I don’t know, don’t remember… M: A diamond is a piece of graphite which was stored millions and millions of years under pressure… And now, please, open your gift. W (opens the box): Oh my god… Hey, it’s a pencil?! M: Yes. A GRAPHITE pencil. And some time, in the future, it will definitely become the thing that you were dreaming about so much, it will become a real brilliant! Happy International Women’s Day, my love. Please live a million years! (Written by Andrei Goncharov)

Download MP3 来月3月8日は国際女性デー。この日は女性の政治的自由と平等を目指すための日として国連により定められました。公式な祝日に定められている国や、イタリアのように女性同士でお花を贈り合う習慣のある国もあります。 会話の男性は、国際女性デーを祝ってパートナーの女性に贈り物をしているようですが、その贈り物の中身とは…？ 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） as far as 〜に関する限り、〜だから ※ここでは範囲というよりも、理由を表している。As、Since、Becauseと言い換えてもほぼ同じ意味。 remind [人] of〜 （人に）〜を思い出させる inextinguishable 消すことのできない、抑えきれない intrigued 興味をそそられた ※intriguingで「人の興味をそそるような」。同じ分詞形容詞であるinterestedとinterestingの関係と同じ。 Closer to the subject of the gift, please. 贈り物の本題に戻ってよ、お願い。 invaluable とても有益な、かけがえのない ※先ほどのinextinguishable（"in-"+"extinguish"+"-able"）のように、接頭辞in-は形容詞の反対語を作る。一方、このinvaluableは「価値がつけられないほど貴重な」という意味になり、結果的に形容詞を強調する珍しい例。（"priceless"と同じ理屈） (a) brilliant （名詞）ブリリアントカットの宝石 graphite 黒煙 store （動詞）貯蔵する *** Script *** A Gift for International Women’s Day, March 8th Situation: A wife and a husband are seated and eat their dinner. There are candles, a cake, and a couple of bottles of wine. M: Hey, today is March 8th. Do you know it’s International Women’s Day? It’s a very important day! W: Oh, International Women’s Day!? M: And as far as this day is important for me… I want to give YOU a gift… a gift which will remind you of my inextinguishable love for you… W: Wow. Now I AM intrigued… M: And even after my death… W: Closer to the subject of the gift, please.. M: … this gift will be invaluable for you, always! W: Oh no, I don’t believe… Could it be… Is it what I was dreaming about? M: Yes! W (haven’t opened the box yet): Oh my goodness, is it really a brilliant? M: Wait, don’t open it yet! W: Is it a brilliant?? M: Yes. Yes, it is! But don’t open it yet. And do you know what a brilliant is? W: Well, it’s a kind of diamond? M: Yes. And what exactly is a diamond? What kind of stone? W: Um, I don’t know, don’t remember… M: A diamond is a piece of graphite which was stored millions and millions of years under pressure… And now, please, open your gift. W (opens the box): Oh my god… Hey, it’s a pencil?! M: Yes. A GRAPHITE pencil. And some time, in the future, it will definitely become the thing that you were dreaming about so much, it will become a real brilliant! Happy International Women’s Day, my love. Please live a million years! (Written by Andrei Goncharov)

Download MP3 今回は、ちょっと変わった小説家と編集者の会話です。この小説家が執筆した小説、出版するにはちょっと問題がありそうです…。 番組ではJoeとKeiが読んだおすすめの本をご紹介します。春休み中の学生さんも、そうでない皆さんも、この機会に読書はいかがでしょうか？ 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） Dirty Thoughts 汚れた考え ※以下、dirty関連の表現も含め、性的な含みが感じられる。 we publish books for youth 私たちは青少年向けの本を出版しています。 ideals 理想 They got dirty in the mud from head to toe. 二人は頭の先からかかとまで泥の中で汚れた。 mattress マットレス inappropriate 不適切な count 伯爵 countess 伯爵婦人 alcove 小部屋、床の間 petals 花びら silk pillows シルクの枕 version 版、バージョン *** Script *** What’s a Good Novel? A little-known, strange writer comes to a publishing house and has an interview with a female editor. She can decide whether to publish his books or not. W: Well, Mr. Smith, I’ve read your new novel, called “Dirty Thoughts.” M: Have you? So how do you like it? W: Well, you should understand that we publish books for youth. We must grow ideals of pure love in young people. M: My novel is EXACTLY about what you say… about relations… W: Indeed, there are some very interesting parts. But first, take a look at what you write … “It was a dark rainy day…” M: Hm… W: “… They got dirty in the mud from head to toe on their way back to their poor and dirty home…he fell on a dirty mattress and he, without taking his dirty boots off….” M: Oh, yes! That’s the exciting part! What’s wrong? W: Dirty boots?! No way! That’s inappropriate! M: But I can rewrite it… For example: “It was a warm sunny day…” W: Perfect! M: “… a count and a countess entered an alcove…” W: Oh, an alcove ¬– that’s amazing! M: “…He covered the bed with rose petals…” W: Yes, fantastic… M: “…the countess fell on silk pillows. The count took off his boots…” W: Yes. That’s what I want! Let’s print this one! M: And then they… W: Stop, stop, stop! We are not going to rewrite anything after that. After that everything goes right actually. After that part everything must be the same as in the original version. (Written by Andrei Goncharov)

Download MP3 今回は、ちょっと変わった小説家と編集者の会話です。この小説家が執筆した小説、出版するにはちょっと問題がありそうです…。 番組ではJoeとKeiが読んだおすすめの本をご紹介します。春休み中の学生さんも、そうでない皆さんも、この機会に読書はいかがでしょうか？ 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） Dirty Thoughts 汚れた考え ※以下、dirty関連の表現も含め、性的な含みが感じられる。 we publish books for youth 私たちは青少年向けの本を出版しています。 ideals 理想 They got dirty in the mud from head to toe. 二人は頭の先からかかとまで泥の中で汚れた。 mattress マットレス inappropriate 不適切な count 伯爵 countess 伯爵婦人 alcove 小部屋、床の間 petals 花びら silk pillows シルクの枕 version 版、バージョン *** Script *** What’s a Good Novel? A little-known, strange writer comes to a publishing house and has an interview with a female editor. She can decide whether to publish his books or not. W: Well, Mr. Smith, I’ve read your new novel, called “Dirty Thoughts.” M: Have you? So how do you like it? W: Well, you should understand that we publish books for youth. We must grow ideals of pure love in young people. M: My novel is EXACTLY about what you say… about relations… W: Indeed, there are some very interesting parts. But first, take a look at what you write … “It was a dark rainy day…” M: Hm… W: “… They got dirty in the mud from head to toe on their way back to their poor and dirty home…he fell on a dirty mattress and he, without taking his dirty boots off….” M: Oh, yes! That’s the exciting part! What’s wrong? W: Dirty boots?! No way! That’s inappropriate! M: But I can rewrite it… For example: “It was a warm sunny day…” W: Perfect! M: “… a count and a countess entered an alcove…” W: Oh, an alcove ¬– that’s amazing! M: “…He covered the bed with rose petals…” W: Yes, fantastic… M: “…the countess fell on silk pillows. The count took off his boots…” W: Yes. That’s what I want! Let’s print this one! M: And then they… W: Stop, stop, stop! We are not going to rewrite anything after that. After that everything goes right actually. After that part everything must be the same as in the original version. (Written by Andrei Goncharov)

Download MP3 今週のテーマは「ナンパ」。本Podcastでは12年前に同じテーマの会話をお届けしましたが、大学生にとっての「出会い」は永遠のテーマと言えそうです。今回も、恋愛に使えそうな(?)クサいセリフ（corny lines）など、生きのよい会話表現が満載です。 さて、今回の会話の場面は大学の図書館。もちろん実際にはこのような顰蹙を買うような人はいませんが、図書館を利用する際にはどうぞお静かに…。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） We gotta (do) = We have got to (do) 〜しなければいけない at all times 常に Boy （感嘆詞）まったく check out 確かめる、チェックしてみる worth a trip over there あそこまで行くだけの価値はある What’s your name? 名前は？ ※日常のコミュニケーションで相手の名前を尋ねる際は、Could I ask your name?などを使う。 What do you say? （提案の後で）どう？ without getting caught and yelled at 捕まって怒鳴りつけられることなく It’s a deal. わかった、決まり。（交渉成立） Here goes nothing. 当たって砕けろ、ダメ元だ。 Woah （感嘆詞）うわー。（元々は馬を止める時の「ドードー」にあたる） *** Script *** Picking Up a Girl Situation: In the library M: Hi there! W: (whispering) Hey, we’re at the library. We gotta stay quiet at all times. M: (starts to whisper) Oops. Sorry. Um… are you a freshman? It’s my first time seeing you here. W: Yeah. It’s actually my first time coming to the library too. Boy, this library sure is huge! M: I know. You should check out the West Library as well. It’s not as big as this one, but it’s still worth a trip over there. W: Thanks! I’ll surely check it out soon. M: By the way, I’m Hiroki. What’s your name? W: Mine’s Samantha. M: Wow, you have a beautiful name! I hope we can go out to a movie or something next time, what do you say? W: Well… if you do something impressive right now, I MIGHT say “yes”. M: Hey… I can show you one of my magic tricks! W: Magic tricks? Um… you gotta have something cooler to show me… I’m so tired of guys showing their magic to impress me. M: Oh, OK, OK.. let me think. How about if I shout here at the library without getting caught and yelled at by the librarian. Will you be impressed? W: Ha ha… That sounds so stupid. But… it’s a deal. M: Well, here goes nothing... “Samantha! Let’s go to a movie!” (loud voice) W: Woah. I’m pretty sure the librarian heard that, and is going to yell at you for it. Sorry, Hiroki. M: Maybe next time you should check what ID I’m wearing first! W: Hm? “Hiroki Tanaka, University Librarian”?! M: Yep. The librarian is NOT going to be yelling at you. Saturday night? 7 is OK? W: Ah! (Written by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 今週のテーマは「ナンパ」。本Podcastでは12年前に同じテーマの会話をお届けしましたが、大学生にとっての「出会い」は永遠のテーマと言えそうです。今回も、恋愛に使えそうな(?)クサいセリフ（corny lines）など、生きのよい会話表現が満載です。 さて、今回の会話の場面は大学の図書館。もちろん実際にはこのような顰蹙を買うような人はいませんが、図書館を利用する際にはどうぞお静かに…。 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） We gotta (do) = We have got to (do) 〜しなければいけない at all times 常に Boy （感嘆詞）まったく check out 確かめる、チェックしてみる worth a trip over there あそこまで行くだけの価値はある What’s your name? 名前は？ ※日常のコミュニケーションで相手の名前を尋ねる際は、Could I ask your name?などを使う。 What do you say? （提案の後で）どう？ without getting caught and yelled at 捕まって怒鳴りつけられることなく It’s a deal. わかった、決まり。（交渉成立） Here goes nothing. 当たって砕けろ、ダメ元だ。 Woah （感嘆詞）うわー。（元々は馬を止める時の「ドードー」にあたる） *** Script *** Picking Up a Girl Situation: In the library M: Hi there! W: (whispering) Hey, we’re at the library. We gotta stay quiet at all times. M: (starts to whisper) Oops. Sorry. Um… are you a freshman? It’s my first time seeing you here. W: Yeah. It’s actually my first time coming to the library too. Boy, this library sure is huge! M: I know. You should check out the West Library as well. It’s not as big as this one, but it’s still worth a trip over there. W: Thanks! I’ll surely check it out soon. M: By the way, I’m Hiroki. What’s your name? W: Mine’s Samantha. M: Wow, you have a beautiful name! I hope we can go out to a movie or something next time, what do you say? W: Well… if you do something impressive right now, I MIGHT say “yes”. M: Hey… I can show you one of my magic tricks! W: Magic tricks? Um… you gotta have something cooler to show me… I’m so tired of guys showing their magic to impress me. M: Oh, OK, OK.. let me think. How about if I shout here at the library without getting caught and yelled at by the librarian. Will you be impressed? W: Ha ha… That sounds so stupid. But… it’s a deal. M: Well, here goes nothing... “Samantha! Let’s go to a movie!” (loud voice) W: Woah. I’m pretty sure the librarian heard that, and is going to yell at you for it. Sorry, Hiroki. M: Maybe next time you should check what ID I’m wearing first! W: Hm? “Hiroki Tanaka, University Librarian”?! M: Yep. The librarian is NOT going to be yelling at you. Saturday night? 7 is OK? W: Ah! (Written by Mikael Kai Nomura)

Download MP3 片思いの相手に報われない思いを打ち明けるとき、人はどのような言葉を使うのでしょうか。今日の会話には、シェイクスピアの喜劇『十二夜』に登場するセリフをはじめ、格調高い愛の表現が満載です。少し背伸びをして、こうした気の利いた表現で愛を語ると効果的かも…!? 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） Mister Haughty 「高慢ちきさん」 Haughtyは「高慢な、お高くとまっている」 obligation 義務 over and over again 何度も何度も mind your own business 君には関係のないことだ good-looking イケメンな noble aura 高貴なオーラ remain aloof from other people 他の人とは違って超然としている attract 引き寄せる stranger 知らない人 “A young woman in love always looks like Patience on a monument, smiling at grief.” 恋する若い女というものはいつでも、忍耐の像ででもあるかのように、悲しみに微笑みかけているものだ。 正しくは『十二夜』２幕４場で主人公ヴァイオラ（Viola）が語る次のセリフ。 And with a green and yellow melancholy She sat like patience on a monument, Smiling at grief. Was not this love indeed?” （蒼ざめた憂鬱を胸に、彼女は忍耐の像ででもあるかのように、悲しみに微笑みかけながら座っていました。これこそが恋というものではないかしら。） repel 追い払う be enslaved by your charm あなたの魅力の虜（とりこ）になる I’m a patient of the unrequited love. 私は報われない恋の患者ね。 test one’s patience 〜の忍耐を試す petty play of profanity ちっぽけな冒涜の茶番劇 Journeys end in lovers meeting 恋人同士が出会えば旅は終わる （『十二夜』２幕３場） fulfill 満たす、達成する cross-dressing up 異性装 *** Script *** Shakespeare’s “The Twelfth Night” (At the bakery) W: Well, it’s my 10th time coming to this bakery, and still you won’t tell me what your name is? Hey, could I ask your name? Is it “Mister Haughty”? M: I do NOT have any obligation to tell my name. I’ve been repeating this over and over again. Please mind your own business. W: But your good-looking face, your noble aura, and how you remain aloof from other people attract me like a magnet! M: I do NOT have a good-looking face, nor a noble aura. And I would like to point out that I do NOT want to have any attachment with some stranger. W: Um, would you listen to my favorite quote from Shakespeare? “A young woman in love always looks like Patience on a monument, smiling at grief.” Yes, this is a perfect dialogue that describes my heart! M: I do NOT have any interest in your condition. Please go away. W: Why would you try to repel me from your world? I’m totally enslaved by your charm. I’m a patient of the unrequited love. M: Are you trying to test my patience now? Get what you want quickly and get out of here! I do not have any time to listen to your petty play of profanity. Please, don’t make me call the police. W: Mister… Would you tell me what the real reason for rejecting me is? M: Alright. You’ve just mentioned a famous quote from “The Twelfth Night”. I’m definitely sure that you’re well aware of this play. W: Yes, how “the journeys end in lovers meeting” was actually fulfilled! Also the setting of a woman cross-dressing up as a man! Like “She’s the Man”! M: What if I’m not a man? What if I’m the “She’s the Man”? W: WHAT? Oh… My…God!! (Written by Kyoung Jo)

Download MP3 片思いの相手に報われない思いを打ち明けるとき、人はどのような言葉を使うのでしょうか。今日の会話には、シェイクスピアの喜劇『十二夜』に登場するセリフをはじめ、格調高い愛の表現が満載です。少し背伸びをして、こうした気の利いた表現で愛を語ると効果的かも…!? 　 *** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） Mister Haughty 「高慢ちきさん」 Haughtyは「高慢な、お高くとまっている」 obligation 義務 over and over again 何度も何度も mind your own business 君には関係のないことだ good-looking イケメンな noble aura 高貴なオーラ remain aloof from other people 他の人とは違って超然としている attract 引き寄せる stranger 知らない人 “A young woman in love always looks like Patience on a monument, smiling at grief.” 恋する若い女というものはいつでも、忍耐の像ででもあるかのように、悲しみに微笑みかけているものだ。 正しくは『十二夜』２幕４場で主人公ヴァイオラ（Viola）が語る次のセリフ。 And with a green and yellow melancholy She sat like patience on a monument, Smiling at grief. Was not this love indeed?” （蒼ざめた憂鬱を胸に、彼女は忍耐の像ででもあるかのように、悲しみに微笑みかけながら座っていました。これこそが恋というものではないかしら。） repel 追い払う be enslaved by your charm あなたの魅力の虜（とりこ）になる I’m a patient of the unrequited love. 私は報われない恋の患者ね。 test one’s patience 〜の忍耐を試す petty play of profanity ちっぽけな冒涜の茶番劇 Journeys end in lovers meeting 恋人同士が出会えば旅は終わる （『十二夜』２幕３場） fulfill 満たす、達成する cross-dressing up 異性装 *** Script *** Shakespeare’s “The Twelfth Night” (At the bakery) W: Well, it’s my 10th time coming to this bakery, and still you won’t tell me what your name is? Hey, could I ask your name? Is it “Mister Haughty”? M: I do NOT have any obligation to tell my name. I’ve been repeating this over and over again. Please mind your own business. W: But your good-looking face, your noble aura, and how you remain aloof from other people attract me like a magnet! M: I do NOT have a good-looking face, nor a noble aura. And I would like to point out that I do NOT want to have any attachment with some stranger. W: Um, would you listen to my favorite quote from Shakespeare? “A young woman in love always looks like Patience on a monument, smiling at grief.” Yes, this is a perfect dialogue that describes my heart! M: I do NOT have any interest in your condition. Please go away. W: Why would you try to repel me from your world? I’m totally enslaved by your charm. I’m a patient of the unrequited love. M: Are you trying to test my patience now? Get what you want quickly and get out of here! I do not have any time to listen to your petty play of profanity. Please, don’t make me call the police. W: Mister… Would you tell me what the real reason for rejecting me is? M: Alright. You’ve just mentioned a famous quote from “The Twelfth Night”. I’m definitely sure that you’re well aware of this play. W: Yes, how “the journeys end in lovers meeting” was actually fulfilled! Also the setting of a woman cross-dressing up as a man! Like “She’s the Man”! M: What if I’m not a man? What if I’m the “She’s the Man”? W: WHAT? Oh… My…God!! (Written by Kyoung Jo)

Download MP3 先週に引き続き、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」をお届けします。この11年間に配信した335本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、４本分を濃縮しました。今回は、Joeの選んだ4本の傑作エピソードをお送りします。 　 *** Joe's Best *** やさしい英語会話 (311) Go Carp, Go! やさしい英語会話 (240) Piano Delivery やさしい英語会話 (236) The Excitement of a Zoo やさしい英語会話 (79) Saving George *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (311) Go Carp, Go! (Noisy Stadium Sound) Both: (the Cheer song) Carp, Carp, Carp Hiroshima, Hiroshima Carp M: Oh, this is so fun! Thanks for inviting me, Tomoka. My first Carp game ever in person! I didn't think that the fans would be so crazy. W: Hey, this is normal! Carp games are really intense! M: Yeah! Um, who's your favorite player, Tomoka? W: My favorite players are Tanaka, Kikuchi, Maru, and Suzuki! M: Ha ha! That's a lot. Who's your MOST favorite? W: Um… I love 'em all, but I guess I love Suzuki the most! Oh! Suzuki's stepping up to the plate now! Wohoo! M: Yeah, but we're pretty far out here in right field. It's kind of hard to see. Here, you can use my binoculars. (later) M: Tomoka… here's your Carp udon. Ha ha. It's funny that even the food being sold here is about the Carp! W: Yeah, and almost everyone's wearing their favorite player's jersey. Mine's 51, of course. That's Suzuki's number. M: Oh, I should get one too. But they're SO expensive! W: Yeah… Hey, who do you like right now? M: I think Johnson's pretty cool. And besides, we're both American! Ha ha! W: Yeah, I like him a lot too. Hey, this Carp udon tastes great! How's that Carp takoyaki? M: It's really good. (Sound of a ball hit by a bat) Hey, Tomoka look! The ball's coming this way. Let's get out of here! W: No way! I'm gonna catch this ball! Get out of here, Daniel! (Pushing Daniel to the side) M: Ah!!! W: Ah! I got it! I got a home run ball! M: Way to go, Tomoka! A home run ball! And thanks for pushing me out of the way! But I got takoyaki all over me! (Written by Mikael Kai Geronimo) やさしい英語会話 (240) Piano Delivery Kim and Bruce are attempting to carry a piano up 8 stories to deliver it to a client. M: (panting) Remind me again why we decided to become piano deliverymen. This lady lives on the 8th floor, and we've only made it up to the third floor! My arms already feel like spaghetti! W: It's piano delivery WOMAN! And I'll tell you why: this is all part of the four-year plan. Remember? M: Um... I'm so exhausted right now that I can hardly remember my own mother's name! Why don't you jog my memory? W: (sighs) Fine, Bruce. This is the last time I'm going to explain it to you. M: I CAN'T guarantee that. W: (huffing) Alright, the four-year plan is to work as piano delivery men... Ahem... piano delivery PEOPLE for two years in order to build up core body strength. Then, we spend the next two years training to be professional wrestlers. With the kind of strength we'll get from this job, we can become world champions! M: Wait, that four-year plan? You actually still think that's gonna work? I'm just working this job so I can see the inside of all the attractive women's houses in this city! W: You really are a hopeless pervert, aren't you? M: Hold that thought. I think my back's about to give out! W: You say something? M: Gahhhhh! (Bruce grimaces in pain and the cracking of his back is clearly audible. Bruce drops the piano and it falls down all three flights of stairs to its concrete grave.) W: What the... Bruce?! Do you know what you've just done!? You've ruined the four-year plan! M: Forget the four-year plan and just get me to a hospital! (shudders in pain) (Written by David Shaner) やさしい英語会話 (236) The Excitement of a Zoo M: Finally, we made it to the zoo! I wanna go see the T-Rex exhibit first! W: Robbie, how many times do I have to tell you: dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago. There're no T-Rexes in the zoos. M: And how many times do I have to tell YOU that that's just a government conspiracy fabricated to keep people from using dinosaurs as weapons. W: (Puts her palm over her face and sighs) OK, Robbie, OK. I believe you. Just stop talking about it already. I actually wanted to enjoy this trip to the zoo, and you're making that pretty difficult. M: Hey look! Lions! (Robbie grabs Regina's hand and makes a dash for the lion enclosure.) M: Wow! Lions are awesome! W: (giggling) I'm glad to see you've taken interest in an animal that actual exists. M: I always wished I could've been raised by lions. Living in the mountains, living off nothing but the flesh and blood of rhinos! W: Um, I don't think that's where or how lions live, Robbie. (Regina looks down at her phone to distract herself from how badly this date is going. Regina then looks up.) W: Hey Robbie what do you think of--. (Robbie is no where to be found.) W: Robbie? Robbie?! Where are you? (A few seconds later) M: I'm over here, Regina! (Regina looks over to see Robbie cuddling with one of the lions within the enclosure.) W: WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THE LION ENCLOSURE ROBBIE!? THATS SUPER DANGEROUS! M: Just following my heart Regina, just following my heart. (Written by David Shaner) やさしい英語会話 (79) Saving George W: George!! Come down here!… Oh no, he can’t come down! What am I gonna do? Hmm… I better call the emergency number... (dialing phone) M: Emergency Services. Can I help you? W: Hello!? Help! My little George is in danger! M: Now, calm down. Is it a fire, or is someone breaking into your house? W: It’s an emergency. He… he’s up in a tree and can’t come down. M: OK. Where are you now? Is George hurt? W: I’m in the park…on Elm Street. I don’t think he’s hurt…He’s clinging to the branch. He’s trembling! Poor thing! He can’t come down by himself. I can’t go up and take him down either. It’s too high! M: OK. I’ll send a truck and ladder. Please don’t go up. Just stay there and wait for the truck…. Now, how old did you say George is? W: Um, he’s about three months. M: Three months?! How come he’s up in the tree? He’s only a baby! W: Well, he’s been naughty these days. He climbs up the tree every day and comes down by himself. I think he’s gone too high today… M: Huh? W: He was stuck in the rubbish bin the other day… He’s so cute. Now he can eat one tin of tuna each meal. He’s grown up so fast! M: So… he’s… he’s a kitten? W: Oh, didn’t I say that? M: No… Well, Ms., I’m sorry, but this number is for emergencies only. W: Yes. The IS an emergency! My little kitty is in danger! M: I understand. But there might be someone, some HUMAN, who is dying and needs help at this very moment. W: George IS my family and I need to rescue him! It doesn’t matter if he’s human or a cat. A: OK, OK. (in a small voice) Boy, I can’t take care of this old lady… B: You… you said I’m old? I’m not old! I’m only 83! Just send a ladder truck and help my George! Is that clear, boy? A: Yes, Ma’am! (Written by Ayumi Furutani)

Download MP3 先週に引き続き、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」をお届けします。この11年間に配信した335本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、４本分を濃縮しました。今回は、Joeの選んだ4本の傑作エピソードをお送りします。 　 *** Joe's Best *** やさしい英語会話 (311) Go Carp, Go! やさしい英語会話 (240) Piano Delivery やさしい英語会話 (236) The Excitement of a Zoo やさしい英語会話 (79) Saving George *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (311) Go Carp, Go! (Noisy Stadium Sound) Both: (the Cheer song) Carp, Carp, Carp Hiroshima, Hiroshima Carp M: Oh, this is so fun! Thanks for inviting me, Tomoka. My first Carp game ever in person! I didn't think that the fans would be so crazy. W: Hey, this is normal! Carp games are really intense! M: Yeah! Um, who's your favorite player, Tomoka? W: My favorite players are Tanaka, Kikuchi, Maru, and Suzuki! M: Ha ha! That's a lot. Who's your MOST favorite? W: Um… I love 'em all, but I guess I love Suzuki the most! Oh! Suzuki's stepping up to the plate now! Wohoo! M: Yeah, but we're pretty far out here in right field. It's kind of hard to see. Here, you can use my binoculars. (later) M: Tomoka… here's your Carp udon. Ha ha. It's funny that even the food being sold here is about the Carp! W: Yeah, and almost everyone's wearing their favorite player's jersey. Mine's 51, of course. That's Suzuki's number. M: Oh, I should get one too. But they're SO expensive! W: Yeah… Hey, who do you like right now? M: I think Johnson's pretty cool. And besides, we're both American! Ha ha! W: Yeah, I like him a lot too. Hey, this Carp udon tastes great! How's that Carp takoyaki? M: It's really good. (Sound of a ball hit by a bat) Hey, Tomoka look! The ball's coming this way. Let's get out of here! W: No way! I'm gonna catch this ball! Get out of here, Daniel! (Pushing Daniel to the side) M: Ah!!! W: Ah! I got it! I got a home run ball! M: Way to go, Tomoka! A home run ball! And thanks for pushing me out of the way! But I got takoyaki all over me! (Written by Mikael Kai Geronimo) やさしい英語会話 (240) Piano Delivery Kim and Bruce are attempting to carry a piano up 8 stories to deliver it to a client. M: (panting) Remind me again why we decided to become piano deliverymen. This lady lives on the 8th floor, and we've only made it up to the third floor! My arms already feel like spaghetti! W: It's piano delivery WOMAN! And I'll tell you why: this is all part of the four-year plan. Remember? M: Um... I'm so exhausted right now that I can hardly remember my own mother's name! Why don't you jog my memory? W: (sighs) Fine, Bruce. This is the last time I'm going to explain it to you. M: I CAN'T guarantee that. W: (huffing) Alright, the four-year plan is to work as piano delivery men... Ahem... piano delivery PEOPLE for two years in order to build up core body strength. Then, we spend the next two years training to be professional wrestlers. With the kind of strength we'll get from this job, we can become world champions! M: Wait, that four-year plan? You actually still think that's gonna work? I'm just working this job so I can see the inside of all the attractive women's houses in this city! W: You really are a hopeless pervert, aren't you? M: Hold that thought. I think my back's about to give out! W: You say something? M: Gahhhhh! (Bruce grimaces in pain and the cracking of his back is clearly audible. Bruce drops the piano and it falls down all three flights of stairs to its concrete grave.) W: What the... Bruce?! Do you know what you've just done!? You've ruined the four-year plan! M: Forget the four-year plan and just get me to a hospital! (shudders in pain) (Written by David Shaner) やさしい英語会話 (236) The Excitement of a Zoo M: Finally, we made it to the zoo! I wanna go see the T-Rex exhibit first! W: Robbie, how many times do I have to tell you: dinosaurs went extinct millions of years ago. There're no T-Rexes in the zoos. M: And how many times do I have to tell YOU that that's just a government conspiracy fabricated to keep people from using dinosaurs as weapons. W: (Puts her palm over her face and sighs) OK, Robbie, OK. I believe you. Just stop talking about it already. I actually wanted to enjoy this trip to the zoo, and you're making that pretty difficult. M: Hey look! Lions! (Robbie grabs Regina's hand and makes a dash for the lion enclosure.) M: Wow! Lions are awesome! W: (giggling) I'm glad to see you've taken interest in an animal that actual exists. M: I always wished I could've been raised by lions. Living in the mountains, living off nothing but the flesh and blood of rhinos! W: Um, I don't think that's where or how lions live, Robbie. (Regina looks down at her phone to distract herself from how badly this date is going. Regina then looks up.) W: Hey Robbie what do you think of--. (Robbie is no where to be found.) W: Robbie? Robbie?! Where are you? (A few seconds later) M: I'm over here, Regina! (Regina looks over to see Robbie cuddling with one of the lions within the enclosure.) W: WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THE LION ENCLOSURE ROBBIE!? THATS SUPER DANGEROUS! M: Just following my heart Regina, just following my heart. (Written by David Shaner) やさしい英語会話 (79) Saving George W: George!! Come down here!… Oh no, he can’t come down! What am I gonna do? Hmm… I better call the emergency number... (dialing phone) M: Emergency Services. Can I help you? W: Hello!? Help! My little George is in danger! M: Now, calm down. Is it a fire, or is someone breaking into your house? W: It’s an emergency. He… he’s up in a tree and can’t come down. M: OK. Where are you now? Is George hurt? W: I’m in the park…on Elm Street. I don’t think he’s hurt…He’s clinging to the branch. He’s trembling! Poor thing! He can’t come down by himself. I can’t go up and take him down either. It’s too high! M: OK. I’ll send a truck and ladder. Please don’t go up. Just stay there and wait for the truck…. Now, how old did you say George is? W: Um, he’s about three months. M: Three months?! How come he’s up in the tree? He’s only a baby! W: Well, he’s been naughty these days. He climbs up the tree every day and comes down by himself. I think he’s gone too high today… M: Huh? W: He was stuck in the rubbish bin the other day… He’s so cute. Now he can eat one tin of tuna each meal. He’s grown up so fast! M: So… he’s… he’s a kitten? W: Oh, didn’t I say that? M: No… Well, Ms., I’m sorry, but this number is for emergencies only. W: Yes. The IS an emergency! My little kitty is in danger! M: I understand. But there might be someone, some HUMAN, who is dying and needs help at this very moment. W: George IS my family and I need to rescue him! It doesn’t matter if he’s human or a cat. A: OK, OK. (in a small voice) Boy, I can’t take care of this old lady… B: You… you said I’m old? I’m not old! I’m only 83! Just send a ladder truck and help my George! Is that clear, boy? A: Yes, Ma’am! (Written by Ayumi Furutani)

Download MP3 今週と来週は、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」です。この11年間に配信した335本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、毎回４本分を濃縮してお届けします。今回は、Keiさんの選んだ4本の傑作エピソードをお送りします。 　 *** Kei's Best *** やさしい英語会話 (277) At the Bowling Alley やさしい英語会話 (266) Endings are not always happy やさしい英語会話 (248) It’s important to be honest during interviews やさしい英語会話 (147) Scared of bugs *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (277) At the Bowling Alley W: Jamal, today's the day I'm gonna bowl my first perfect game! M: (Yawn) I don't see the big deal in bowling a perfect game. All you gotta do is beat some pieces of wood with a giant ball a few times. Anyone can do it. W: Jamal, this is your first time bowling, so you wouldn't really know, but bowling is a lot more than just throwing a "giant ball". It takes years of practice, and the techniques necessary to bowl a perfect game can't just be learned over night. (The two of them walk up to the lane.) W: Alright here I go! Perfect game, here I come! (Bowls the ball) M: Oh. You only beat 3 of them. W: It's not BEATING them. It's "knocking them over." And I'm still just getting warmed up. That was just some kind of fluke. Besides, I doubt YOU could do any better. Here's a 15 pounder. Good luck knocking any pins over with that! M: OK. Watch this! (Jamal throws the ball under his legs and it rolls very slowly.) W: Ha ha! Granny-style throw? You're not gonna hit any pins with THAT technique. (Jamal gets a perfect strike.) M: Cool! I beat them all! W: What? A strike? That's impossible! My technique is flawless and you're just some amateur! Alright, this time I'm gonna get a strike for sure. (Sarah throws the ball with all her strength but only manages to knock over 1 pin.) M: So, a strike is when you only beat one of the pins? W: Ah! Last time you got lucky. Let's see if you can go 2 for 2. M: OK, cool. (Jamal throws the ball like a baseball. Despite the form, he manages to get a perfect strike.) M: Hey, I beat them again! This game is too easy. Can we go to the arcade? W: What?! IMPOSSIBLE! I AM the superior bowler! Besides, it's not called "beating the pins" you moron! I'm too good for this. I'm going home! (Written by David Shaner) やさしい英語会話 (266) Endings are not always happy W: Oh, Humberto, this is, honestly, the best date I could've asked for. The food is delicious. The atmosphere and night view are just astonishingly beautiful. And the bouquet of roses… you really know how to get to a woman's heart! M: Well, It's because… I love you, Natsuki. And, I actually have a rather important question to ask you… Natsuki… I… Waiter: Hi folks. I'm your waiter! Is everything going alright? I hope you like the food! If you need any refills, let me know! And if you have any questions or concerns feel free to share them! Oh, and if you don't mind, I'd love for you to fill out this questionnaire! My name is Fred. F-R-E-D, D as in DOG. So if you could, also please write a review on the service that I provide to you guys. M: Ah, everything is going great, Fred, thank you. Waiter: That's great to hear! Call me if you need anything! M: Ugh! Waiters can be so obnoxious here… Anyways, as I was saying… (Alarms start sounding, and everyone starts screaming) M: WHAT?!?! NATSUKI!??! The lights went off! W: I'M… I'M RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU, HUMBERTO!!! WHAT'S GOING ON!?!??! M: I… I DON'T KNOW!! Waiter: SIR! SIR! WE NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE NOW! M: FRED, IS THAT YOU!??!! (Waiter: starts coughing and passes out) Announcement: THIS IS THE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. EVERYBODY REMAIN CALM. FOR REASONS UNKOWN, WE WILL BE PUTTING THIS BUILDING ON LOCKDOWN. IF ANYONE TRIES TO ESCAPE, THEY WILL BE ARRESTED. M: What the…?! W: HUMBERTO! I'm scared. M: Uh… I think we just got ourselves into a horror movie. I was going to ask you to marry me, but I don't think that's going to happen. I'm out of here! W: WAIT! HUMBERTO DON'T LEAVE ME!!! (Written by Lauren Johnson) やさしい英語会話 (248) It’s important to be honest during interviews Situation: John is at an interview for a part-time job. W: Alright... how are you, sir? I'm Candice, and I'll be interviewing you today. M: Hi Candice. It's nice to meet you. (Stands to shake her hand, but his hand is visibly drenched in sweat.) W: Oh my! Your hand is a bit sweaty! M: Can I be honest with you, Candice? W: Sure, in fact I'd prefer it. M: I'm a bit nervous about this whole interview thing. W: That's perfectly fine! It's normal for people to be nervous during interviews. It's a part of human nature. M: But this isn't just ordinary interview anxiety. I'm nervous because... um... because I've done some horrible things. Unforgivable things. Things that if you ever found out about them, you probably wouldn't want to give me this job, or even look me in the eye! W: OK, well, now that you've brought it up, I feel inclined to ask you what these "horrible" things are. M: It all started last Wednesday. I was at the local Walgreens, buying some candy. I then decided to buy a birthday card for my mom, and I forgot about the chocolate bar in my hand... I walked out of the store without paying for it! I wanted to go return it, but by the time I noticed I was half-way home! W: Um... Well, that's an interesting story. M: I knew you guys would find out during the lie-detector test so I thought I'd just get it off my chest now. W: Lie-detector test? Um... this is an interview for a position as a janitor at McDonald's. We don't do lie detector tests. In fact, if that's the worst thing you've ever done, you might just be the best employee we've ever had! You're hired! M: Really? You mean it? Yippee! (Written by David Shaner) やさしい英語会話 (147) Scared of bugs M: Hi Lauren! Why do you look so scared? Are you all right? W: Remy, don't move! There's a beetle on your shirt!! M: (Nonchalantly) Oh really…? Where? W: You're not scared?! M: Not really. It's just a bug. They're so small compared to us, so I don't really get scared of them. W: Ugh, I hate bugs! I'm scared of every bug on this planet! M: Every bug? You can't be scared of ants! Ants are harmless! And what about butterflies? Butterflies are beautiful! W: What are you talking about?! Ants bite! And they've got all those little legs? Oh, creepy!! And butterflies start out as nasty, crawling caterpillars? Gross!! M: Wait a minute; one time when I came over to your house there was a pet snake in a tank. Whose was that? If you're scared of bugs I can't believe you'd live with a snake in your house! W: Oh, you mean Marbles? He's my pet garden snake. He's awesome! M: Are you telling me that you're scared of bugs, but you think snakes are OK?! W: Well, yeah! Snakes aren't bugs, now, are they? Snakes have brains, feelings, emotions! M: Sometimes I just don't get you, Lauren… (Written by Hannah Klein)

Download MP3 今週と来週は、恒例の「超濃縮！やさしい英語会話」です。この11年間に配信した335本の「やさしい英語会話」よりエピソードを厳選し、毎回４本分を濃縮してお届けします。今回は、Keiさんの選んだ4本の傑作エピソードをお送りします。 　 *** Kei's Best *** やさしい英語会話 (277) At the Bowling Alley やさしい英語会話 (266) Endings are not always happy やさしい英語会話 (248) It’s important to be honest during interviews やさしい英語会話 (147) Scared of bugs *** Script *** やさしい英語会話 (277) At the Bowling Alley W: Jamal, today's the day I'm gonna bowl my first perfect game! M: (Yawn) I don't see the big deal in bowling a perfect game. All you gotta do is beat some pieces of wood with a giant ball a few times. Anyone can do it. W: Jamal, this is your first time bowling, so you wouldn't really know, but bowling is a lot more than just throwing a "giant ball". It takes years of practice, and the techniques necessary to bowl a perfect game can't just be learned over night. (The two of them walk up to the lane.) W: Alright here I go! Perfect game, here I come! (Bowls the ball) M: Oh. You only beat 3 of them. W: It's not BEATING them. It's "knocking them over." And I'm still just getting warmed up. That was just some kind of fluke. Besides, I doubt YOU could do any better. Here's a 15 pounder. Good luck knocking any pins over with that! M: OK. Watch this! (Jamal throws the ball under his legs and it rolls very slowly.) W: Ha ha! Granny-style throw? You're not gonna hit any pins with THAT technique. (Jamal gets a perfect strike.) M: Cool! I beat them all! W: What? A strike? That's impossible! My technique is flawless and you're just some amateur! Alright, this time I'm gonna get a strike for sure. (Sarah throws the ball with all her strength but only manages to knock over 1 pin.) M: So, a strike is when you only beat one of the pins? W: Ah! Last time you got lucky. Let's see if you can go 2 for 2. M: OK, cool. (Jamal throws the ball like a baseball. Despite the form, he manages to get a perfect strike.) M: Hey, I beat them again! This game is too easy. Can we go to the arcade? W: What?! IMPOSSIBLE! I AM the superior bowler! Besides, it's not called "beating the pins" you moron! I'm too good for this. I'm going home! (Written by David Shaner) やさしい英語会話 (266) Endings are not always happy W: Oh, Humberto, this is, honestly, the best date I could've asked for. The food is delicious. The atmosphere and night view are just astonishingly beautiful. And the bouquet of roses… you really know how to get to a woman's heart! M: Well, It's because… I love you, Natsuki. And, I actually have a rather important question to ask you… Natsuki… I… Waiter: Hi folks. I'm your waiter! Is everything going alright? I hope you like the food! If you need any refills, let me know! And if you have any questions or concerns feel free to share them! Oh, and if you don't mind, I'd love for you to fill out this questionnaire! My name is Fred. F-R-E-D, D as in DOG. So if you could, also please write a review on the service that I provide to you guys. M: Ah, everything is going great, Fred, thank you. Waiter: That's great to hear! Call me if you need anything! M: Ugh! Waiters can be so obnoxious here… Anyways, as I was saying… (Alarms start sounding, and everyone starts screaming) M: WHAT?!?! NATSUKI!??! The lights went off! W: I'M… I'M RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU, HUMBERTO!!! WHAT'S GOING ON!?!??! M: I… I DON'T KNOW!! Waiter: SIR! SIR! WE NEED TO GET OUT OF HERE NOW! M: FRED, IS THAT YOU!??!! (Waiter: starts coughing and passes out) Announcement: THIS IS THE CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT. EVERYBODY REMAIN CALM. FOR REASONS UNKOWN, WE WILL BE PUTTING THIS BUILDING ON LOCKDOWN. IF ANYONE TRIES TO ESCAPE, THEY WILL BE ARRESTED. M: What the…?! W: HUMBERTO! I'm scared. M: Uh… I think we just got ourselves into a horror movie. I was going to ask you to marry me, but I don't think that's going to happen. I'm out of here! W: WAIT! HUMBERTO DON'T LEAVE ME!!! (Written by Lauren Johnson) やさしい英語会話 (248) It’s important to be honest during interviews Situation: John is at an interview for a part-time job. W: Alright... how are you, sir? I'm Candice, and I'll be interviewing you today. M: Hi Candice. It's nice to meet you. (Stands to shake her hand, but his hand is visibly drenched in sweat.) W: Oh my! Your hand is a bit sweaty! M: Can I be honest with you, Candice? W: Sure, in fact I'd prefer it. M: I'm a bit nervous about this whole interview thing. W: That's perfectly fine! It's normal for people to be nervous during interviews. It's a part of human nature. M: But this isn't just ordinary interview anxiety. I'm nervous because... um... because I've done some horrible things. Unforgivable things. Things that if you ever found out about them, you probably wouldn't want to give me this job, or even look me in the eye! W: OK, well, now that you've brought it up, I feel inclined to ask you what these "horrible" things are. M: It all started last Wednesday. I was at the local Walgreens, buying some candy. I then decided to buy a birthday card for my mom, and I forgot about the chocolate bar in my hand... I walked out of the store without paying for it! I wanted to go return it, but by the time I noticed I was half-way home! W: Um... Well, that's an interesting story. M: I knew you guys would find out during the lie-detector test so I thought I'd just get it off my chest now. W: Lie-detector test? Um... this is an interview for a position as a janitor at McDonald's. We don't do lie detector tests. In fact, if that's the worst thing you've ever done, you might just be the best employee we've ever had! You're hired! M: Really? You mean it? Yippee! (Written by David Shaner) やさしい英語会話 (147) Scared of bugs M: Hi Lauren! Why do you look so scared? Are you all right? W: Remy, don't move! There's a beetle on your shirt!! M: (Nonchalantly) Oh really…? Where? W: You're not scared?! M: Not really. It's just a bug. They're so small compared to us, so I don't really get scared of them. W: Ugh, I hate bugs! I'm scared of every bug on this planet! M: Every bug? You can't be scared of ants! Ants are harmless! And what about butterflies? Butterflies are beautiful! W: What are you talking about?! Ants bite! And they've got all those little legs? Oh, creepy!! And butterflies start out as nasty, crawling caterpillars? Gross!! M: Wait a minute; one time when I came over to your house there was a pet snake in a tank. Whose was that? If you're scared of bugs I can't believe you'd live with a snake in your house! W: Oh, you mean Marbles? He's my pet garden snake. He's awesome! M: Are you telling me that you're scared of bugs, but you think snakes are OK?! W: Well, yeah! Snakes aren't bugs, now, are they? Snakes have brains, feelings, emotions! M: Sometimes I just don't get you, Lauren… (Written by Hannah Klein)

Download MP3 留学生活を楽しむには、勉強だけではなく、体を動かすイベントに参加することも大事です。Hiro君はMelaniaと一緒に、そんなハイキングのイベントに参加していますが…。 「アメリカ★は愉快だ」は、英語は上達したいけど少し苦手…という方々を対象にしたシリーズです。シャドウイングの練習もありますので、しっかり聞いて、しっかり声に出して練習してみましょう。 　7: Painting the N (Melina and Hiro) W: Oi! Hurry up, slowpoke! M: Melina, I’m trying… We can’t all be amazing hikers like you, you know! W: If you worked out more often, this wouldn’t be so difficult… Haha, don’t worry. There are a ton of other out-of-shape people here, too. M: Hey, did you only come to mock me? W: Well… that, and I do the “Paint the N” hike every year. M: Really? What year are you? W: A junior. Uh, I’m 23, actually, but since I had to work so much, I’ve still got two more years of college left. M: Wow. We’re the same year, but I’m 20. W: Lucky you, huh? Anyway, as corny as it is, I love doing this because it’s a cool way to show spirit, since we literally paint the giant stone N on this blue, which is one of UNR’s school colors. Boy, this hike is fun. We should hike again together sometime! But maybe after you’ve hit the gym a few times…. (Written by Jazmin Boulton)

Download MP3 留学生活を楽しむには、勉強だけではなく、体を動かすイベントに参加することも大事です。Hiro君はMelaniaと一緒に、そんなハイキングのイベントに参加していますが…。 「アメリカ★は愉快だ」は、英語は上達したいけど少し苦手…という方々を対象にしたシリーズです。シャドウイングの練習もありますので、しっかり聞いて、しっかり声に出して練習してみましょう。 　7: Painting the N (Melina and Hiro) W: Oi! Hurry up, slowpoke! M: Melina, I’m trying… We can’t all be amazing hikers like you, you know! W: If you worked out more often, this wouldn’t be so difficult… Haha, don’t worry. There are a ton of other out-of-shape people here, too. M: Hey, did you only come to mock me? W: Well… that, and I do the “Paint the N” hike every year. M: Really? What year are you? W: A junior. Uh, I’m 23, actually, but since I had to work so much, I’ve still got two more years of college left. M: Wow. We’re the same year, but I’m 20. W: Lucky you, huh? Anyway, as corny as it is, I love doing this because it’s a cool way to show spirit, since we literally paint the giant stone N on this blue, which is one of UNR’s school colors. Boy, this hike is fun. We should hike again together sometime! But maybe after you’ve hit the gym a few times…. (Written by Jazmin Boulton)

Resonance #191 w/ Well Bright (11.05.2019) by Nikita Zabelin

Download MP3 ジューンブライドの季節を前に、今回のテーマは「結婚記念日」。世の中には、毎年欠かさずお祝いをする夫婦もいれば、二人とも無頓着な夫婦もいます。では、結婚記念日を片方が欠かさず覚えていて、もう片方が無頓着だったら…続きは今回の会話で!? 今回の番組では、結婚して30年のJoeが国際結婚と夫婦円満の秘訣についてもお話します。こちらもお楽しみに！ 　*** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） make up 仲直りする slip one’s mind うっかり忘れる make excuses 言い訳をする break the silence 沈黙を破る Oh my gosh! うわぁ。/まじ？ *** Script *** Be Nice to Your Wife (closing the front door) M: Hi! I’m home! Sorry I’m late. W: … (silence) M: Hey, what’s wrong? W: Do you remember what day it is today? M: What? Is today special? W: (sigh) Oh, you are unbelievable. M: Why? What are you talking about? W: Today IS a special day. Today’s our wedding anniversary! And, we’ve been married for 10 years! M: Oh… It totally slipped my mind! W: (sigh) I don’t know what to say… M: I’m sorry, but I’ve been too busy recently, and… W: Don’t make excuses! I don’t want to talk with you anymore! M: Whatever! Fine! (Door slamming as she leaves the room) (Three days later) M: (speaking to self) Ah! I have a business trip tomorrow, so I have to wake up at 5. But I don’t want to be the first to break the silence. Oh! I’ll write on a piece of paper, “Please wake me at 5,” and put it near her pillow. (The next morning) M: Hey, what time is it now… Oh my gosh! It’s already 7! She didn’t wake me this morning! I missed my flight! Ah!… Hey, what’s this piece of paper near my bedside? It says, “It’s 5:00. Wake up!” Ah! It’s time I said sorry to her... (opening door) W: Well, did you notice? M: Yes. I’m so sorry. I was wrong. Let’s make up. W: Sure. I’m sorry, too. (Written by Mikako Aoyagi)

Download MP3 ジューンブライドの季節を前に、今回のテーマは「結婚記念日」。世の中には、毎年欠かさずお祝いをする夫婦もいれば、二人とも無頓着な夫婦もいます。では、結婚記念日を片方が欠かさず覚えていて、もう片方が無頓着だったら…続きは今回の会話で!? 今回の番組では、結婚して30年のJoeが国際結婚と夫婦円満の秘訣についてもお話します。こちらもお楽しみに！ 　*** It's a Good Expression *** （今回の重要表現） make up 仲直りする slip one’s mind うっかり忘れる make excuses 言い訳をする break the silence 沈黙を破る Oh my gosh! うわぁ。/まじ？ *** Script *** Be Nice to Your Wife (closing the front door) M: Hi! I’m home! Sorry I’m late. W: … (silence) M: Hey, what’s wrong? W: Do you remember what day it is today? M: What? Is today special? W: (sigh) Oh, you are unbelievable. M: Why? What are you talking about? W: Today IS a special day. Today’s our wedding anniversary! And, we’ve been married for 10 years! M: Oh… It totally slipped my mind! W: (sigh) I don’t know what to say… M: I’m sorry, but I’ve been too busy recently, and… W: Don’t make excuses! I don’t want to talk with you anymore! M: Whatever! Fine! (Door slamming as she leaves the room) (Three days later) M: (speaking to self) Ah! I have a business trip tomorrow, so I have to wake up at 5. But I don’t want to be the first to break the silence. Oh! I’ll write on a piece of paper, “Please wake me at 5,” and put it near her pillow. (The next morning) M: Hey, what time is it now… Oh my gosh! It’s already 7! She didn’t wake me this morning! I missed my flight! Ah!… Hey, what’s this piece of paper near my bedside? It says, “It’s 5:00. Wake up!” Ah! It’s time I said sorry to her... (opening door) W: Well, did you notice? M: Yes. I’m so sorry. I was wrong. Let’s make up. W: Sure. I’m sorry, too. (Written by Mikako Aoyagi)