Rodney adores history. Every week, he visits his local library and borrows one or two thick history books.Their content can be quite complicated, but he nevertheless reads them rapidly. He is particularly interested in French history, and …

Robot Lover Erica works for a company that invents and designs new technologies. She is a specialist in robots and loves to design and operate them. However, she lost control of her robot yesterday and injured herself! Everyone was relieve…

Secretary: Good morning, H&S Corporation. How may I helpyou? Mr. Smith: Good morning. I’d like to make an appointment to seeMrs. Butler, please. Secretary: Certainly. Let me check her schedule. She may havetime tomorrow, but I haven't had …

Hina: The cathedral we visited yesterday was beautiful. I’m glad we took photos because it’ll be hard to describe it to people at home. How about going to an art gallery today? Marvin: Well, the guidebook says that visitors to the art gall…

Whether it’s the sea, a mountain range, an exotic beach, or a tranquil forest, most people think something in nature is beautiful or inspiring. However, the world’s natural beauty is under threat from a number of factors, including garbage…

The Actor’s Visit in Japan1. I heard the news that the actor would come to Japan. 2. Did you know that he got married to an empress? 3. He told the reporters once that his wife is an empress. 4. He doesn’t really share much information abo…

1. There’s a buffet restaurant across our office. 2. They serve a lunch buffet and a dinner buffet. 3. I like eating in a buffet restaurant because you can eat whatever you want. 4. There are various dishes to choose from.5. I like the noo…

I want to visit the renowned Louvre.有名なルーブル美術館に行きたいです。 Kanish 穏やかCalm Gentle but 厳しくて楽しめない POINT ・〈先行詞, who [which]〉 という力ンマ付きの関係代名詞は, 関係代名詞の 非制限用法と呼ばれます。 ・ヵンマで文をい…

関係副詞の後ろには 「完全な文」（ (主語, 目的語, 補語)が全てそろつている文）が, 関係代名詞の後ろには 「不完全な文」 が続きます。 (ー) 目分たちの店を開店した年のことを私たちは忘れないでしよう。 We will never forget the year ( when / which )…

Why I Like My Job 1. I went to the restaurant where Akiko was eating lunch. 2. Akiko and I had a meeting in that restaurant.3. At first, I couldn't remember where the restaurant was located.4. I didn’t know how to get there. 5. I called Ak…

I Love My Job1. I work in a computer company. 2. I like the environment in which I am working. 3. This is the company which I have been looking for. 4. I‘m very happy to have colleagues that I can rely on. 5. Today, I'm making a list of co…

Pineapple レッスン内容貧弱、鶏の鳴き声やかましい。 Camille, Richard and John Camille, Richard and John 1. Nobu is by far the best cook in our town. 2. He is the best of all chefs in Tokyo. 3. He cooks faster than any other chef. 4. For me,…

Andi veloceで通信障害に。理由不明。 Anastasia Is a Beautiful Girl 1. My friend Anastasia is as beautiful as her mother.2. Anastasia’s mother was a beauty queen before.3. Anastasia is as popular as an actress in our school.4. Anastasia appe…

Lesson Time Machine 1. If I were to invent a time machine, I would go to the future. 2. If I were to become a scientist, I would invent a time machine. 3. I wish I were a scientist. 4. I wish I knew how to invent a time machine. 5. There a…

Manna 結構早口、いいとしてもインターネットの状況が良くないのが残念です。 予習 (1) If you ( came / had come ) earlier, you could have met her. もし早く来ていたら、あなたは彼女に会えたのに (2)If he had refused our invitation, that party ( wo…

予習 (1) If I had wings, I could fly.(2) If he had a wife, she would take care of him.(3) If 1 couldn't speak English, I wouldn't be able to talk with you.(4) What would you do if you lived in Okinawa? (5) If she ( be / are / were ) a farme…

100,000 starve in South Sudan famine: U.N. 音声ダウンロード South Sudan's government is spending at least half its budget on security and weapons while 100,000 people are dying of starvation as a result of famine caused mainly by an upsurg…

予習 (1) School (being / been ) over, the students went home. (2) All things ( considering / considered ), he is fairly a good student. =very (3) The train ( crowding / being crowded ), we had to stand all the way home. (4) Generally ( spe…

予習 (6) Because I had read the book before, I knew its story very well.Because having read the book before, I knew its story very well.(7) After we had walked for some time, we came to the lake.After having walked for some time, we came t…

My Friend Jamie Is a Singer. Born in Japan, Jamie can speak fluent Japanese.Jamie’s nationality is half Japanese and half Australian. Mixed with Aussie blood, he can speak good English too.( Being mixed with Aussie blood, he can speak good…

Lesson ５ わからない単語 「captivating」きゃｐ 形容詞 人の心をとらえるような、魅惑的な admirable, charming, refined, fascinating, captivating, enchanting Lesson 6 わからない単語 peep のぞき見する、のぞく What a peaceful home description th…

At least 60 inmates died during a prison riot in the northern state of Amazonas, including several who were beheaded or dismembered, Brazilian state authorities said on Jan. 2. ・inmate cf.=a person confined to an institution such as a pri…

Zack is a dreamer. He likes to imagine different possibilities and decide what he’d be or do in them. For example, if Zack were an animal, he’d be an eagle, because he’d like to fly effortlessly high in the sky. If Zack were a professional…

While visiting the zoo, sisters Brenda and Amelia hoped to see the pandas. Knowing that the pandas were the most popular animals at the zoo, they arrived at the zoo very early to line up. Having waited for 30 minutes, they finally reached …

Helen: Hi Yui. I ran into Molly yesterday and she asked me if I could look after the twins this Saturday. Do you want to come along with me? Yui: Sure, I’d love to. The twins are so cute. They must be 11 months old now. Helen: That's right…

Helen: Hi Yui. I ran into Molly yesterday and she asked me if I could look after the twins this Saturday. Do you want to come along with me? Yui: Sure, I’d love to. The twins are so cute. They must be 11 months old now. Helen: That's right…

Focused on his exam When he was 16, Walter was told that he was capable of studying chemistry at college. Because of the encouragement he received, he was able to stay focused on his studies. In his second year of high school, however, he …

Focused on his exam When he was 16, Walter was told that he was capable of studying chemistry at college. Because of the encouragement he received, he was able to stay focused on his studies. In his second year of high school, however, he …

Adrian: Hi Chiharu, are you satisfied with your new laptop?Chiharu: I am, it’s fantastic! My old laptop was so slow; but with this one, I can do everything 5 times faster.Adrian: That’s great. I don’t think I could cope with a slow laptop.…

Adrian: Hi Chiharu, are you satisfied with your new laptop?Chiharu: I am, it’s fantastic! My old laptop was so slow; but with this one, I can do everything 5 times faster.Adrian: That’s great. I don’t think I could cope with a slow laptop.…