自分の好きなこと、楽しいこと (No.3-1) ~My favorite things~ …~My favorite things~...

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自分の好きなこと、楽しいこと (No.3-1) ~My favorite things~ 嗜向について ~Hobbies~

1. What’s your favorite pastime? = What are your hobbies? 2. What do you do when you have free time? Ex) What do you do when you have free time? I often go to karaoke. 3. What are your interests? Ex) What are your interests? I’m interested in computers. 4. Do you have any particular hobbies? Ex) Do you have any particular hobbies? I like fishing. 5. I like to travel. = I really love traveling. 6. I like to browse around antique shops. = I want to go shopping. 7. I like cooking. = I want to cook delicious foods. 8. I travel abroad almost every year. 9. I’m planning to go to America next year.


自分の好きなこと、楽しいこと (No.3-2) ~My favorite things~ 嗜向について② ~Hobbies②~

1. I’m growing vegetables for my family. = I’m doing vegetable-gardening. 2. I often go to hot springs. = I often visit hot-spring resorts. 3. Bathing in a hot spring is really relaxing. = I really enjoy bathing in a hot spring. 4. I love eating out. = I love to go to different restaurants. 5. I cook for my family on weekends. 6. I’m interested in taking photos. = I’m interested in photography. 7. I have no particular hobbies. 8. I used to dive in the island. = I love to see beautiful sea creatures. 9. I want to play video games with my children. = I want to play with my son. 10. I want to climb in Mount Everest. = I love adventures. 11. I want to write poems and songs for my loved one. = I want to compose songs for my sweetheart.


シネマ・ミュージックについて① (No.3-3) ~About movies and music①~

1. I like to watch movies. 2. I see two or three movies a month. Ex) How often do you go to see movies? I see two or three movies a month. 3. What kind of movies do you like? 4. I like action movies. 5. I mostly watch Hollywood movies. 6. Have you seen any good movies lately? Ex) Have you seen any good movies lately? Yes, I saw a very good one last week. 7. I haven’t seen any movies for a while. Ex) I haven’t seen any movies for a while. Really? What was the last one you saw? 8. I used to go often, but I just don’t have time now. 9. Recently, I mostly watched movies on video. 10. What are your movie preferences? = Do you like comedy? 11. I want to watch Broadway musical. 12. I want classical movies. 13. I’ll go for Jackie Chan’s movie.


シネマ・ミュージックについて② (No.3-4) ~About movies and music②~

1. I like listening to music. = I love music. 2. I listen to music when I’m at home. 3. I’ve been a music-lover since I was a child. 4. I listen to any kind of music. Ex) What kind of music do you like? I listen to any kind of music. 5. I like classical music. 6. I’m keen on jazz. = I’m into jazz. 7. Sometimes, I go to jazz clubs to enjoy live performances. 8. Do you play any musical instrument? 9. I play the piano. 10. I took violin lessons when I was a child. 11. I want to study it again if I have the chance. 12. I want to sing during occasions. 13. I want to play a guitar on your birthday. 14. I want to play the violin in the recital.


読み物について① (No.3-5) ~Reading①~

1. Which newspapers do you read? = Do you like reading newspapers? 2. I read a general paper and a financial paper everyday. 3. I also read a sports paper sometimes. = I used to read sports magazine. 4. I used to read newspapers before, especially during the time when the Giants won. 5. I don’t subscribe to any newspapers. = I don’t take any newspapers. 6. I buy a newspaper at a station stall every morning. 7. I read the financial page carefully. = I want to read the business profile of our country. 8. I just glance over the front page. = I’m used to skimming in Novels. 9. I only read the sports page and the TV listings. 10. Do you read a lot of books? Ex) Do you read a lot of books? Yes, I love reading. 11. Have you read about fictional works of Shakespeare? 12. What famous works of Shakespeare have you read? 13. Have you read the Book of Guinness?


読み物について② (No.3-6) ~Reading②~

1. I often go to bookstores on weekends. = I seldom go to bookstores. 2. It’s easy to spend hours at bookstores. 3. I use libraries, too. = I use the library only for research. 4. I can’t borrow all the books I want to read. 5. What do you like to read? Ex) What do you like to read? I like historical novels. 6. I read at random. = I’m used to reading the synopsis of every novel. 7. Who are your favorite authors? = Do you have any favorite author? 8. I’m so busy that I can’t find the time to read. 9. I have to read so many things for my work. = I need to read so many things for my work. 10. I only read on the train when I commute. 11. I usually read something easy such as comic books. 12. I also scan and read Atlas. 13. I seldom use the Encyclopedia.


運動について① (No.3-7) ~Sports①~

1. What sports do you like? Ex) What sports do you like? I like tennis best. 2. Do you play golf? Ex) Do you play golf? Yes. I love it. 3. I’ve been playing golf for over ten years now. 4. It’s not easy to find time to play. 5. I want to play golf at least once a month. 6. Let’s play together sometime. = We should play together sometime. 7. I try to exercise as often as possible. 8. I take a walk everyday for exercise. 9. I’ve been jogging recently. 10. I take a jog every morning. 11. I want to be physically fit all the time. 12. I want to win in the badminton finals. 13. Playing table tennis is my favorite sports. 14. I used to swim before. I love swimming.


運動について② (No.3-8) ~Sports②~

1. I want to run in a marathon race someday. 2. I belong to a local tennis club. = I’m a member of a local tennis club. 3. I played tennis seriously when I was young. 4. I was quite good. = I used to be quite a good player. 5. I love winter sports. 6. In the winter, I go skiing almost every week. 7. I’ll try snowboarding next winter. = I’m planning to take up snowboarding next winter. 8. I prefer individual sports to team sports. 9. I’m not good at any sports. Ex) I’m not athletic at all. 10. I’m a poor athlete. = I’m uncoordinated. 11. I am the over all champion in Men’s Diving. 12. I won the 2nd Prize in Cycling. 13. I was disqualified in gymnastics. 14. I used to perform in the balance beam.


スポーツを見ることについて① (No.3-9) ~Watching sports①~

1. I like to watch sports. 2. I like watching sports better than doing them myself. Ex) Do you like sports? I like watching sports better than doing them myself. 3. I especially like to watch baseball and soccer. Ex) What are your favorite sports? I especially like to watch baseball and soccer. 4. I sometimes go to the stadium to watch games. 5. I love the atmosphere in the stadium. 6. I love to watch major league baseball games. Ex) What sports do you like to watch? I love to watch major league baseball games. 7. I’d love to see it if I have a chance. 8. I often watch sports broadcasts on TV. 9. I enjoy watching a lot of spectacular plays. 10. I really enjoy watching NBA. 11. I used to watch Olympic thrills. 12. I love to cheer for my favorite team in soccer. 13. I used to bet against my father for Chicago Bulls.


スポーツを見ることについて② (No.3-10) ~Watching sports②~

1. I’m a big fan of the New York Yankees. = I love baseball game. 2. Last night, I stayed up late watching a soccer game on TV. 3. The game was very close. = It was such a close game. 4. I have to get up early tomorrow to watch tennis games on TV. 5. I never miss the four major tennis tournaments. 6. Have you ever seen sumo? 7. Unfortunately, I’ve never actually seen sumo. 8. It’s fun to watch sumo on TV, isn’t it? 9. It should be exciting to see real sumo matches. 10. I’m fond of watching sports movies. 11. I traveled Brazil just to watch the Football Championships. 12. I’m an avid fan of Michael Jordan. 13. I never miss a single episode of NBA Series. 14. Synchronize swimming is a very enjoyable sports. = I really enjoy watching Synchronize swimming.


TV・TV番組について① (No.3-11) ~TV program①~

1. Do you watch TV a lot? = Do you spend much time watching TV? Ex) Do you watch TV a lot? I try not to. 2. I don’t watch TV a lot. = I rarely watch TV. 3. I watch TV for two to three hours a day on average. 4. I often watch American dramas. 5. The first thing I do when I come home is turn the TV on. 6. I don’t really watch it, it’s just one of my habits. 7. What are your favorite programs? Ex) What are your favorite programs? I like variety shows. 8. Where did I put the remote control? 9. I never miss this drama series. 10. I’ll go out tonight so I have to tape the program. 11 The operation for program recording is very complicated. 12. I don’t switch to other channels. I love NHK programs. 13. I really like animated shows.


TV・TV番組について② (No.3-12) ~TV program②~

1. I can never set it correctly. = I can never set it right. 2. I might fail to tape it again this time. 3. Could you tape a music program for me tonight? 4. It’s on Channel 1, starting at nine pm. 5. This program is really interesting and informative. 6. I recommended this program to my friends. 7. I just watch news programs. =Nothing’s new about TV shows. I’d rather watch news. 8. There are a lot of awful programs. 9. If I keep watching these programs, I’ll become stupid. 10. It’s a waste of time watching such a program. Ex) This show is really dumb, isn’t it? It’s a waste of time watching such a program. 11. I want to watch programs for children. 12. I enjoy watching cartoons with my child. 13. Comedy shows are very good for me. 14. I want to watch over my favorite celebrity on TV.


服装について① (No.3-13) ~Clothes①~

1. I’m interested in fashion. = I’m into fashion as always. 2. I’m not very interested in famous brand-name products. 3. I read fashion magazines whenever I have time. 4. I’m fuzzy about clothing. Ex) The dress is really nice. I’m fuzzy about clothing. 5. Every morning, I take some time choosing what to wear. 6. I want to look stylish. 7. They’re just too expensive for me 8. I’d rather buy simple and reasonable clothes. 9. What color will be in this winter? 10. I don’t look good in red. 11. This dress looks great on me. = I look great in this dress. 12. I want to wear my kimono at home. 13. I want to look trendy. 14. This shirt seems too big for me. = I want to change this one.


服装について② (No.3-14) ~Clothes②~

1. This was a little expensive, but it’s worth it. 2. I should buy a purse that goes well with this dress. = I should buy a purse that matches this dress. 3. I don’t know what to wear at the turn of the seasons. = I have no idea what to wear at the turn of the seasons. 4. I can’t wear the same outfit every time I date. 5. Is this shirt too loud? = Is this shirt too quiet? 6. Don’t I look corny? = Am I elegant with this gown? 7. I’m not a good dresser. = I can hardly find my type of clothing. 8. I don’t care too much about clothing. 9 As long as my clothes are clean, I’m fine. 10. I’m very particular about clothing. = I’m so observant when it comes to clothing. 11. I want you to wear casual attire on your birthday. 12. Do you recommend dress code on that occasion? 13. I think you are wearing Versace’s clothing line.


自動車の運転について① (No.3-15) ~Driving a car①~

1. Do you have a driver’s license? = Are you a licensed driver? 2. I go to my office by car. = I think I’m good at driving. 3. I’ve never had an accident or gotten a ticket. Ex) Are you a good driver? Sure. I’ve never had an accident or gotten a ticket. 4. I just got my driver’s license. 5. I still get nervous when I’m at the wheel. 6. I don’t drive very often. 7. I hate getting caught in a traffic jam. = I hate to be stuck in a traffic jam. 8. I just bought a brand-new car. 9. I spend a lot of time on the maintenance of my car. 10. I’m thinking about replacing my car. 11. I want to buy a new car for my wife. 12. I’m very careful when driving. 13. I used to drive 15 km everyday. 14. I’m a careful driver. I’m not the rush type.


自動車の運転について② (No.3-16) ~Driving a car②~

1. I think I’ll get a compact car. Ex) What kind of car are you looking for? I think I’ll get a compact car. 2. It’s fun to see different cars at dealers. 3. It’s difficult to find a place to park around here. 4. I got a ticket for a parking violation. 5. I was fined for a parking violation. 6. The parking meter had expired. = The parking meter had run out. 7. I wonder what’s causing this traffic jam. 8. A 30-kilometer traffic jam ahead? 9. Maybe it was a bad idea to go out by car today. = Maybe I shouldn’t have taken my car today. 10. I really hate traffic while driving. 11. I’m driving the newest model of Mazda. 12. This truck is an old model. 13. I’m driving an old model bus. 14. Isn’t it hard to drive a train? 15. I’m afraid of driving a train.


お稽古事① (No.3-17) ~Lessons①~

1. Do you take any kind of lessons? Ex) Do you take any kind of lessons? I’m taking English lessons. 2. I’m learning flower arrangement. 3. I have my lesson once a week. 4. It’s fun to learn something you don’t know. Ex) Do you enjoy the lesson? Yes, it’s fun to learn something you don’t know 5. I love attending my painting lessons. = I used to paint before. 6. Cooking is what I do best. = My children love to eat my homemade foods. 7. I’m very happy in joining voice lessons. = My teacher in voice lesson is a music genius. 8. I used to attend voice lessons everyday. = I love to attend his class. 9. I used to attend seminars and workshops. = Attending acting workshops is very exciting. 10. I attended the Microsoft Software seminar last week. = There were new softwares introduced in the seminar. 11. My parents love to attend marriage counseling. = They used to be counseled every year.


お稽古事② (No.3-18) ~Lessons②~

1. There’re so many things to learn. 2. I’ve taken up swimming lessons. 3. I should have started sooner. Ex) Do you like swimming? I should have started sooner. 4. I’ve decided to attend dance lessons. = I want to dance Latin dances. 5. It has been my long-time dream to learn ballroom dancing. = The last time I danced was 5 years ago. 6. I really like social dances like Waltz. = I remember your father dancing Waltz with me. 7. I want to attend my aerobic lessons every night. = I’m sweating every time I join aerobics. 8. I don’t like our teacher in computer lessons. = He is unapproachable. 9. I’m very interested in driving lessons. = I’m enjoying my driving lessons every week. 10. I get carried away in my driving lessons,. 11. I want to attend landscaping lessons 12. My friends invited me to attend interior designing lessons.

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