1. one less thing to worry about 心配事が一つ減る | |
Put the treats in your bag tonight. And that’s one less thing to worry about when you walk your dog tomorrow morning. | |
2. come to think of it… 良く考えると… | |
Come to think of it, potty training an animal will take some time in the beginning, but it will save you time once your pet has learned how to do it without your help. | |
3. give one’s best shot 最大限の努力をする、全力を尽くす | |
Dog training isn’t for everyone, but you’ve got to try it. Just give it your best shot. | |
4. get a kick out of ~ ~を楽しむ、~でスリルを覚える | |
Teaching your pet may seem like a chore, but you’ll get a kick out of it later on. | |
5. the icing on the cake さらに嬉しいこと、さらなる喜び | |
Having a cute pet is already nice. The icing on the cake is if they learn some tricks. |
1. one less thing to worry about | |
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2. come to think of it… | |
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3. give one’s best shot | |
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4. get a kick out of ~ | |
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5. the icing on the cake | |
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Good morning, Emma! It’s nice to see you here in the park.
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Oh, hi, Ron! I’m here to teach my dog some tricks. How about you? Is
your dog with you? |
Yes, Curly is still in the car because I forgot to bring her leash.
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I see. Well, I actually have a spare leash. I make sure to put Theo’s
leash and a spare one in my bag the night before. That’s one less thing to worry about when I get ready in the morning. Here you go. You can put it on her. |
Thanks, Emma. I like how you’re always ready. So, how often do you train Theo?
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I do it at least three times a week. It may take up some time now, but
come to think of it, it will surely pay off later on. |
I think so. It’s also a good way to bond with your pet. I’m sure your dog will trust you more easily if you do it that often.
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You should train Curly too! I know it’s not your thing, but I’m certain that
you’ll get a kick out of it. |
Alright, but I don’t know where to start.
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You can find tutorial videos online. And when you’re ready, just give it
your best shot! And you don’t have to force your pet to learn the tricks. If Curly learns the tricks, then that’s just the icing on the cake! |
1. | A: I’m so nervous even if I’ve prepared for this pet show for 3 months. B: Just give _________________, and I’m sure your pet will do well. |
2. | A: I’m not so sure. But pet training seems like a mundane task to me. B: Why don’t you just give it a go? I’m pretty sure you’ll get ___________________. |
3. | A: Just take your dog to the grooming shop today. And that’s ____________________this week. B: I appreciate your suggestion. |
4. | A: My dog can already do a handful of tricks. If she learns a new one, it’s going to be the __________________. B: Sounds fun. Let’s make it happen! |
5. | A: Come ______________, you were hesitant in getting a dog before. But look at how happy you are right now. B: You’re on point. Thanks for encouraging me to get one. |
Grammar 文法 |
Pronunciation 発音 | Vocabulary 単語 |
Comprehension 理解 |
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GOOD | 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる | ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる | 習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる |
FAIR |
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある | たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる | 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある |
POOR |
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる | 発音の練習が必要である | 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる | 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい |