中学ポピー　デジタルサポート

トム: Hi, Mari.

マリ: Hi, Tom. Have you ever read a Japanese book?

トム: Yes, I have. I’ve read two Japanese books. I read them in English.

マリ: Oh, really? What are the names of the books?

トム: One is “I Am a Cat” and the other is “Botchan”. They were written by Natsume Soseki.

マリ: Which one was more interesting?

トム: I liked “Botchan” better. I really enjoyed it.

質問
(1)
Has Tom ever read a Japanese book?

(2)
How many Japanese books has Tom read?

(3)
Did Tom read Japanese books in English?

(4)
Did Tom read Natsume Soseki’s books?

(5)
Which did Tom like better, “I Am a Cat” or “Botchan”?

ジム: Hello, Kaoru. Are you free now ?

かおる: Hello, Jim. Well, I’m doing my homework. I have been studying for two hours !

ジム: Really ? I haven’t done it yet. I started reading a book after breakfast and I’m still reading. Well, I want to go shopping this afternoon. Will you come with me ?

かおる: Let’s see. It has been raining since yesterday. So I don’t want to go out today.

ジム: I see. How about tomorrow ?

かおる: That’s good. Let’s go shopping tomorrow if it is sunny.

ジム: OK. I’m going to do my homework this afternoon. Bye.

(1)
My teacher gave me a book. I have to read the book by Wednesday.
It’s for history class. Reading the book makes me sleepy.

(2)
Today is my birthday. I became fifteen years old. My friend, Sam, gave this to me. He made me very happy.

(3)
We usually use this in summer. It’s used in our house. It makes the room cooler. Do you use one in your house?

(4)
I like this song. It made the singer famous. Now, she is loved by many people. I often listen to it at home.

(5)
I usually use this when it is cold. It keeps me warm. Having coffee in a warm room makes me happy. I can’t spend winter without it.

(1)
A: Do you often come to the library, Minato ?

B: Yes, I do.

A: I don’t know how I can use this computer.

B: OK. I’ll show you how to use it.

A: Thank you.

B: Now it’s easy for you to find books.

(2)
A: Do you know what happened to Miho ? She looks sad.

B: Yes. I know why she is sad.

A: Really ? Please tell me !

B: She lost her favorite camera in the park.

A: Oh, I hope it will be found.

B: I hope so, too.

(3)
ジョン: Good morning, Emily. Is Bob here ?

エミリー: Good morning, John. He isn’t here. I think he’s late.

ジョン: Do you know how he comes to school ?

エミリー: Yes. He usually comes by bus.

ジョン: Well, I heard the bus was late this morning.

エミリー: I see. I usually come by bus, but today I came by bike. Poor him !

(4)
A: Do you know Mei ?

B: Yes, I do. She is a new student, right ?

A: Yes. She is from abroad. But I don’t know where she is from.

B: She is from Italy.

A: Are you sure ? Italy is my favorite country. I’ve been there three times.

B: Why don’t you talk to her ? I think you will be good friends.

(5)
ケイト: Daisuke, let’s run. We are late !

大介: Do you know what time the next train comes ?

ケイト: It comes at ten thirty.

大介: What time is it now ?

ケイト: It’s ten twenty five !

大介: Oh, no! We have only five minutes then! Run faster, Kate !