Characters:
- Yumi: A university student
- Kenji: Yumi’s older brother
- Mika: Yumi’s best friend
[Scene: Yumi and Kenji are sitting in the living room, talking about the weekend. Mika arrives shortly after.]
Yumi: What are you going to do this weekend, Kenji? Are you working again?
Kenji: No, I’m not going to work this weekend. I’m going to visit a friend in Osaka. He just moved there, and I haven’t seen his new apartment yet.
Yumi: Oh, that sounds fun! How are you going to get there?
Kenji: I’m going to take the train. It’s faster than driving.
[The doorbell rings. Yumi opens the door, and Mika walks in.]
Mika: Hi, Yumi! Hi, Kenji!
Yumi: Hi, Mika! We’re just talking about weekend plans. What about you? What are you going to do?
Mika: I’m not sure yet. I want to go hiking, but I heard it might rain on Sunday.
Kenji: Really? I didn’t know that. Do you think it will rain the whole day?
Mika: The weather app says it’s going to rain in the afternoon. I guess I could go hiking in the morning.
Yumi: That’s a good idea. Or you could come with me to the library. I’m going to study for my English exam.
Mika: Study? On the weekend?
Yumi: Well, I need to. If I don’t study, I’ll fail the test!
Kenji: You’ll be fine, Yumi. You always do well on your exams.
Mika: What about Saturday evening? Are you free?
Yumi: I think so. Why?
Mika: Let’s go to that new Italian restaurant near the station. I heard it’s really good!
Kenji: Oh, I heard about that place, too. If you go, try the pizza. Everyone says it’s amazing.
Yumi: That sounds great! I’ll text you later to confirm.
Mika: Perfect. See you then!
Comprehension Exercises
Set 1: True/False
- Kenji is going to visit a friend in Osaka this weekend. (True)
- Yumi suggests that Mika join her at the library. (True)
- Kenji thinks driving is faster than taking the train. (False)
- Mika is going hiking on Saturday morning. (False)
- Mika says the weather app predicts rain on Sunday afternoon. (True)
- Kenji has already visited his friend’s new apartment. (False)
- Yumi and Mika plan to eat at a new Italian restaurant on Saturday evening. (True)
Set 2: Yes/No Questions
- Is Kenji working this weekend? (No)
- Does Kenji think the train is faster than driving? (Yes)
- Is Mika sure about her weekend plans? (No)
- Will it rain all day on Sunday, according to Mika? (No)
- Does Yumi say she needs to study for her English exam? (Yes)
- Does Kenji suggest that Mika try the pizza at the restaurant? (Yes)
- Is the new Italian restaurant far from the station? (No)
Set 3: Either/Or Questions
- Is Kenji visiting a friend or going to work this weekend? (Visiting a friend)
- Is Kenji traveling to Osaka by car or by train? (By train)
- Does Mika think it will rain in the morning or afternoon on Sunday? (Afternoon)
- Is Yumi planning to study at home or at the library? (At the library)
- Does Yumi suggest studying or hiking to Mika? (Studying)
- Is the new restaurant Mika mentions Japanese or Italian? (Italian)
- Does Kenji recommend trying pizza or sushi at the restaurant? (Pizza)
Set 4: Open Questions
- Where is Kenji going this weekend? (To Osaka)
- How is Kenji going to travel to Osaka? (By train)
- What does Mika want to do on Sunday? (Go hiking)
- Why does Yumi plan to study at the library? (Because she has an English exam.)
- What does the weather app say about Sunday? (It says it will rain in the afternoon.)
- What kind of restaurant does Mika suggest for Saturday evening? (A new Italian restaurant)
- What food does Kenji recommend at the Italian restaurant? (Pizza)
Set 5: Ask Me
- Ask me
(a) if Kenji is going to Osaka this weekend.
(b) why Kenji is going to Osaka. - Ask me
(a) if Kenji is going to drive to Osaka.
(b) how Kenji is going to travel to Osaka. - Ask me
(a) if Mika wants to go hiking on Sunday.
(b) when Mika is planning to go hiking. - Ask me
(a) if it will rain on Sunday.
(b) what time it will rain on Sunday. - Ask me
(a) if Yumi is going to study at the library.
(b) why Yumi is going to the library. - Ask me
(a) if Mika suggests going to an Italian restaurant.
(b) what Mika suggests they do on Saturday evening. - Ask me
(a) if Kenji recommends trying the pizza at the Italian restaurant.
(b) what Kenji recommends at the restaurant.
Translation
Characters:
- Yumi: 大学生
- Kenji: ユミの兄
- Mika: ユミの親友
[場面: ユミとケンジがリビングで週末の予定について話しています。そこにミカがやって来ます。]
ユミ: ケンジ、お兄ちゃんは週末何をするつもり？また仕事？
ケンジ: いや、今週末は仕事しないよ。大阪の友達を訪ねるつもりなんだ。彼が引っ越したばかりで、新しいアパートをまだ見ていないんだよ。
ユミ: それは楽しそう！どうやって行くの？
ケンジ: 電車で行くつもりだよ。車で行くより早いからね。
[ドアベルが鳴る。ユミがドアを開けるとミカが入ってくる。]
ミカ: やっほー、ユミ！こんにちは、ケンジさん！
ユミ: こんにちは、ミカ！ちょうど週末の予定について話してたの。ミカはどうする予定？
ミカ: まだ決めてないんだ。ハイキングに行きたいけど、日曜日は雨が降るかもしれないって聞いたよ。
ケンジ: えっ、そうなの？一日中降ると思う？
ミカ: 天気予報では午後に雨が降るって。だから午前中にハイキングに行こうかな。
ユミ: それはいい考えだね。もしくは私と一緒に図書館に来る？私は英語の試験の勉強をするつもりだよ。
ミカ: 週末に勉強？
ユミ: うん、勉強しなかったら試験に落ちちゃうもん！
ケンジ: 大丈夫だよ、ユミ。君はいつも試験でいい点取るじゃないか。
ミカ: 土曜の夜はどう？空いてる？
ユミ: たぶん空いてるよ。どうして？
ミカ: 駅の近くに新しいイタリアンレストランができたんだけど、一緒に行こうよ。すごく美味しいって聞いたんだ！
ケンジ: あ、その店のこと聞いたことあるよ。もし行くなら、ピザを試してみて。みんなすごく美味しいって言ってるよ。
ユミ: いいね！後で確認してから連絡するね。
ミカ: 完璧！じゃあまたね！