英熟語には、前置詞を含むものが多くあります。前置詞のコアイメージから熟語の意味を推測するとわかりやすいでしょう。
inは「空間内」、forは「目指して」指さすイメージ、onは「接触」で、on/offはスイッチオンオフのイメージになります。
be interested in~:~に興味がある
go for a walk:散歩する
turn on/off~:~をつける、消す
など、ほかにも様々な表現があるので使っていきましょう。
“Ella has been interested in writing since she was 10 years old.”
“She takes part in various writing contests.”
interested in
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take part in
~に参加する
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make sure
確かめる
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take care of
~を世話する
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catch up with
~に追いつく、近況を話す
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1. | What does Ella do to improve her writing skills? |
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2. | Why is she not afraid of losing in a contest? |
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3. | What is she looking forward to? |
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I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
Sample item: | cooking / a college student / interested in / look forward to / a chef |
Sample answers: | Jack is a college student. He is interested in cooking. He is looking forward to becoming a chef in the future. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
Item: | painting / Sophie / interested in / take part in / contest |
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( What / interested / are / in / you ) recently? |
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How often ( go for a walk / you / do ) ? |
ヒント:go for a walk 散歩する |
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Sample Question: | Do you take care of your own pet? |
Sample Answer: | Yes, I take care of my own pet. No, I don’t take care of my own pet. |
I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
1. | Do you stay up late at night often? |
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ヒント:stay up late 夜更かしする |
2. | Do you turn off the lights every time you leave the room? |
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ヒント:turn off ~ : ~を消す |
3. | Do you try on clothes before buying them? |
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ヒント:try on ~ : ~を試着する |
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You will ask the following questions and I will answer them.
1. | Do you catch _____ with your old friends? | ヒント:catch up with ~に追い付く、近況を話し合う |
Answer: | Yes, I catch up with my old friends. |
2. | What food is your country __________ for? | ヒント:famous for ~ : ~で有名 |
Answer: | My country is famous for its _______________. |
3. | Are you interested ____ music? |
Answer: | (Yes/No), I (am/am not) interested in music. |
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What are you looking forward to doing in the future?
ヒント:look forward to ~ : ~を楽しみにする |
Do you take part in any club activities?
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