「パックンマックン・海保知里の英語に Thank you!」2011 年 08 月 29 日

In English, please!

石川遼

Ryo Ishikawa is a 19(nineteen)-year-old profesional golfer.
He is the Rory McIlroy of Japan.
He used to be called "the bashful prince."
He was the No.1 money maker in golf in 2009(two thousand nine).
On Sundays, he wears his lucky red pants.

  • year を形容詞として次の名詞を修飾しているので、複数形 years とはしない
    • 3 歳の子供 a 3(three)-year-old child
  • Rory McIlroy ローリー・マキロイ(アメリカのプロゴルファー)
  • was called よりも used to be called の方が、続いた時間が長い
  • 鼻をかむ blow one's nose
  • 賞金王 top prize winner/top money maker
    • 「賞金王」の英訳が分からなくても、「make money 稼ぐ」を知っていれば言い換えられる
      • He made the most money in golf in 2009.

聞き耳リスニングクイズ

Bonjour!
I came from France.
I am a women and I've been in many famous films.
Many people come to see me.
I've been standing tall for many years.
My feet are tired from standing for such a long time.
I have a sister who lives in Odaiba.
I have a torch in my right hand.
Who am I?

自由の女神

  • the Statue of Liberty 自由の女神