昨日の中２中３スラ訳文はこちら
My name is Saki. I am a high school student in Osaka. I have a favorite band. Its name is Sky Blue, and it is from Canada. There are four members in the band. The singer, Lily, is my favorite. She writes all of their songs, and she sings in English.
I first heard their music two years ago. I was feeling very sad because I lost an important tennis match. That night, my brother gave me a CD. “Listen to this,” he said. The first song was “Don’t Give Up.” When I listened to it, I didn’t understand the words, but Lily’s voice was so warm. I soon felt better.
After that day, I wanted to know the meaning of her songs. So I started studying English harder. Every night, I read the words of her songs with a dictionary. It was hard at first, but it was a lot of fun. Now English is my favorite subject, and my test scores are higher than before.
Sky Blue’s songs are loved by many people around the world. Their new album was sold in more than thirty countries. In Japan, they are becoming more popular every year.
Last spring, I heard great news. Sky Blue was coming to Tokyo for a concert! “Can I go to the concert?” I asked my mother. She said, “You can go if you get a good score on your next English test.” I studied very hard for two weeks, and I got ninety points. My mother was surprised. “What a great score!” she said. “OK, you may go.”
Before the concert, I wanted to write a fan letter to Lily. My English teacher, Ms. Brown, is from America. I showed her my letter. “Who is your favorite member?” she asked. “Lily, of course!” I answered. She read my letter and said, “This is a wonderful letter, but you should check the spelling of some words.” With her help, I wrote it again. In the letter, I said that her songs always help me when I am sad.
On the day of the concert, I went to Tokyo by train with my friend Nana. She likes Sky Blue, too, but her favorite member is the drummer, Max. Nana’s favorite is Max, and mine is Lily. “Max is cooler than Lily!” she always says. “No, Lily is the coolest!” I always answer.
There were about ten thousand fans in the hall. When the lights went out, everyone shouted. Then Lily came out on the stage. “How beautiful!” I said. Her voice sounded as beautiful as on the CD.
In the middle of the concert, Lily spoke to the fans. “Music is a great way to connect people,” she said. “Never give up on your dreams. Today I read a lot of letters from Japanese fans. Thank you so much.” I couldn’t believe it. Maybe she read my letter, too! At the end, she asked, “Shall we sing together?” Everyone sang “Don’t Give Up.” I was singing and crying at the same time.
On the way home, Nana asked me, “What do you want to do in the future?” I answered, “I would like to visit Lily’s hometown in Canada someday. And I want to become an English teacher like Ms. Brown.” Nana said, “Then you must study harder!” “I know. I have to do my best,” I said.
Now I am listening to Sky Blue in my room. Tomorrow I am going to take an English speaking test. I’m a little nervous, but I’m not afraid. If I feel sad, I will listen to “Don’t Give Up.” Listening to music and learning English are both important to me. I’m really glad that I found Sky Blue’s music.
（約610語）
問題
本文の内容と合っているものをすべて選びなさい。
① Lily is the drummer of Sky Blue.
② Saki’s brother gave her a CD when she was sad.
③ Saki understood all the words of “Don’t Give Up” at first.
④ Sky Blue’s new album was sold in more than thirty countries.
⑤ Saki’s mother said Saki could go to the concert if she got a good score.
⑥ Ms. Brown wrote the fan letter for Saki.
⑦ Nana’s favorite member is Lily.
⑧ Saki wants to become an English teacher in the future.
文法は中１・中２の単元のみで、単語は超絶簡単なものだけに。
目的はただ一つだけ。
速く読む！
これね。
まるで日本語のような速度で前からザクザクと。
中２の最速は２分４５秒
そして
中３の最速は２分３０秒
流石である。
これはもちろん各学年のトップのタイムだが
平均して「終わりました」と言うタイミングの平均は中３の方が圧倒的に早い。
当たり前か。
さあ、今日は中２がオフ日。
だから中３だけ同じように徹底的に速度を磨き上げよう。
