11/30 〜 12/3

ラジオ英会話   Monday, November 30

They are really there.
Yes, they are.

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Well, what's a new situation going to be like this time, Katie?
Well, Ken, this time, there have been lion sightings.

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There have been lion sightings in Newtown. Is this true or an urban myth? Here's Linda Ray with the story.
Thanks, Eddy. I'm with wildlife specialist Matt Dobson.
(Lions howl.) 
Matt, are those lions I hear?
Yes. They're thriving in our city parks. Lions are the top predators in urban areas. They've adapted well to city life.
Good for them! But is it good for us? Let's ask one of them. Excuse me, Mr. Lion, sir.
Yes, ma'am.
Are you safe, I mean, are we safe around you?
Yes. I'm too busy learning your language on Rajio Eikawa (wow).
That's good.

Wow!
That was short and sweet, right?
Yes.
And I know there have been Jeff sightings and Katie sightings in this town.
Oh, my goodness.
And Ken sightings as well.


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ラジオ英会話   Tuesday, December 1

So, Jeff…
Uh-huh.
What's another situation going to be like?
Well, this time, they are scared of coyotes.

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So what do coyotes prey on?
Mostly rabbits, squirrels and mice.
Do they attack humans?
Rarely. They're not considered a human safety risk.
I see.
Nonetheless, people shouldn't approach them - they're unpredictable.
Right.
If there's a coyote in the area, keep your children and pets indoors.
Thanks, Matt. Oh, that's good advice.

Knock, knock.
Oh no! Is that a coyote?
Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Coyote. (E.T.)  
(後ろの I ought to go home. [お家に帰らなくっちゃ] という言葉が出てくる。映画のE.T. をもじったジョーク)
Oh no! Coyote who?
Coyote (I ought to) go home!
Oh, great. Yes, you ought to, Coyote.
Thank you. But I'll be back.

So that was a pun on “I ought to.”
Yes.
I ought to. Well, I hope this program is not considered an educational safety risk.
No.
No way.


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ラジオ英会話 Wednesday, December 2

Wow!
I hope Eddy’s okay.
I hope so too.
Me too.

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So, what's another situation going to be like, Katie?
Gigantic plants are propagating fast.

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Mammoth runner weeds are sweeping across the Gold City region. Eddy Sato is on the scene. Eddy?
Linda, these mammoth runner weeds are a doozy. They’re spreading at 70 kilometers per hour, generating strong winds which have downed large trees and power lines.
Oh, my!
It's starting to drop seeds. They're as big as golf balls!
This is a plant for the record books!
Yes, indeed.
We’ll be back with more updates. Stay tuned.

Wow.
Sounds like a science fiction movie.
It does.
Well, well, well, I hope this program is sweeping across Japan in a good way.
Oh, I'm sure it is.
I'm sure it is.
I hope so.

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ラジオ英会話   Thursday, December 3

A simple error, simple mistake.
Yes, can have big consequences.

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So Jeff…
Uh-uh.
What is another situation going to be like today?
Well, this time, it seems like an endless nightmare.

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I’m with Gregory Griggs at City Hospital. Gregory, how are you?
The doctor says I’m severely dehydrated.
You’re in good hands now.
Yes. I thank my lucky stars.
Tell us what happened.
I took a wrong turn. Then I ran out of gas.
Do you remember being rescued?
No. I was delirious.
What a nightmare!

I'm with Gregory Griggs at City Hospital. Gregory, how are you?
What? Was that a rehearsal?
What rehearsal? We don't do rehearsals.
But you just gave me an interview.
What interview?

I'm with Gregory Griggs at City Hospital. Gregory, how are you?
What is this, a joke?
No, it's a nightmare!

That's scary!
That's great.
It was pretty scary, wasn't it?
Yes.
Well, I should say I thank my lucky stars that I'm not Gregory Griggs.
You're telling me.