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気落ちした様子のMomoにHiroがその理由を尋ねると、どうやらある科目の成績が振るわなかったようです。真面目なMomoの弱点とは…?



「アメリカ★は愉快だ」は、英語は上達したいけど少し苦手…という方々を対象にしたシリーズです。シャドウイングの練習もありますので、しっかり聞いて、しっかり声に出して練習してみましょう。

 

17: School Struggles (Momo and Hiro)



M: Hey Momo, why do you look so sad?



W: I…. I have a C in my anthropology class!



M: What? How? Momo, you’re like the smartest person I know!



W: It’s the participation grade… Participation is 25% of our total grade. I do well on exams, but I’m not used to talking much in class back home.



M: Oh yeah, I know what you mean. Students are expected to speak up a lot more here, and even ask the professors questions! Asking questions is a sign that you’re listening.



W: But I DO listen!



M: Well, when other students speak up, you should too! Pretend I’m participating too. You never stop with the nerd facts when talking to me!



W: Gee, thanks….



M: Ha ha, you’re welcome!



(Written by Jazmin Boulton)