Lesson 47 : Where is the nearest hotel from here? Today s GOAL To be able to compare things and choose the superlative thing among many things. 多くの物の中で 比較し 最高の物を選べるようになる Today s Phrase Where is the nearest hotel? ( ここから 最も近い最も近いホテルはどこですか?)? Which is faster, a cab or a bus? ( どちらがより速いより速いですか? タクシーですか それともバスですか? A cab is probably faster, but a bus is cheaper. ( タクシーがおそらくより速いより速いですが バスはですが バスはよりより安い安いです ) Comparative ( 比較 )-er ) Ex : fast >> faster / cheap >> cheaper / good >> better / cute >> cuter / busy >> busier / tall >> taller Superlative ( 最上級 )the ) -est Ex : fast >> the fastest / cheap >> the cheapest / good >> the best / cute >> the cutest / busy >> the busiest New Words / Expressions Directions : Listen and repeat after your instructor. 先生の後に続いて読んでみましょう delay( 遅れる ) nearest( 最寄りの ) several ( いくつかの ) exhausted( 疲れきった へとへとになった ) My flight was delayed. Where is the nearest hotel? There are several hotels in this area. I am exhausted. feel better soon( すぐに良くなる ) I hope you feel better soon. Copyright since 2014 Native Camp All Rights Reserved. Page 1
Short Conversation Directions : Read the following conversation with your instructor. 先生と一緒にストーリーを読んでみましょう is at the airport, trying to talk to the customer service representative lady at the information desk. デイビッドは空港におり インフォメーションデスクで カスタマーサービス担当の女性と話そうしています : Hello, can I ask you a few questions? ( こんにちは いくつか質問できますか?) : Yes, sir. Of course. ( はい もちろんです お客様 ) : My flight was delayed and I m looking for a place to stay. ( フライトが遅れてたので 宿泊できる場所を探しています ) Where is the nearest hotel from here? ( ここから最も近いホテルはどこですか?) : There are several hotels in this area, but maybe the Regal Hotel is the closest. ( この地域はいくつかホテルがありますが リーガルホテルが最も近いと思います ) : Ok, thank you. Should I take a bus, or a cab? Which one is faster? ( わかりました ありがとう バスとタクシーのどちらで行くべきですか? 速いのはどちらでしょうか?) : A cab is probably faster because you don t have to wait, but a bus is cheaper. ( おそらくタクシーが速いです 待ちませんので ですが バスのほうが安いです ) : Right, but I m feeling a little sick and also exhausted, so I ll take a cab, thanks a lot. ( わかりました でも ちょっと風邪気味で へとへとなんです だからタクシーを使います どうもありがとう ) : Great idea. Have a great night, sir. I hope you feel better soon. ( よい考えですね よい夜をお過ごしください ご快方することを望んでおります ) Copyright since 2014 Native Camp All Rights Reserved. Page 2
Question Direction : Answer the questions about the story. ストーリーに関しての質問に答えてみましょう 1. What s looking for? Why? ( =What happened?) 2. Which one is faster, a cab or a bus? 3. Which mode of transportation will take? Why? Exercise Directions: Look at the people in the picture and talk about them freely using the superlative form. 次の写真を見て 質問をしたり 答えたりしましょう 例 : Example Teacher : Who is faster, Ricky or Anne? You : Anne is faster than Ricky. You : Who is taller, Ricky or Anne? Ricky : taller / Anne : faster Teacher : Ricky is taller than Anne. Teacher : Who is stronger, John or Max? You :. You :? Teacher : Max is cuter than John. John : stronger / Max : cuter Copyright since 2014 Native Camp All Rights Reserved. Page 3
Teacher : Which man is richer, Mr. Harper or Mr. Simpsons? You :. You :? Teacher : Mr. Simpsons is happier than Mr. Harper. Mr. Harper : richer / Mr. Simpsons : happier Teacher : Which state is wetter, Louisiana or Arizona? You :. You :? Louisiana : wetter / Arizona : bigger Teacher : Arizona is bigger than Louisiana. Teacher : Which question is longer, A or B? You :. You :? Teacher : B is easier than A. A : longer / B : easier Copyright since 2014 Native Camp All Rights Reserved. Page 4
Teacher : Where is the air cleaner: in Hawaii or in New York? You :. You :? Teacher : The cities in NY are busier than Hawaii. the air in Hawaii : better / the cities in NY : busier Free Conversation Direction : Let s use the phrases and the words you ve learned during the lesson and talk freely! レッスン中に習ったフレーズや単語を使って自由に話してみましょう! Look at the picture and talk about them freely using the superlative form. Ex : The mother is the busiest person because WORD BANK young / old / busy / small / tall / short / big / fat / slender / kind / nice / mean( 下品な ) / funny( おもしろい ) / sad / happy / friendly( 友好的な ) / clean / dirty / ugly( 醜い ) / cute( かわいい ) Copyright since 2014 Native Camp All Rights Reserved. Page 5