◆1 質問の答えとして最も適切なものを選んでください。
Q1. （機内で）
Could you return your seatback to an upright position?
a. This seat is okay.
b. Don't mention it.
c. All right.
Q2. （空港で）
Would you like a seat beside the window or on the aisle*?
a. I prefer a window seat.
b. Scenic view, please.
c. No, thank you.
Q3. （コンシェルジュで）
Would you like to see the ruins**?
a. I see them already.
b. Are they nearby?
c. No, you wouldn't.
Q4. （ショッピングで1）
Would you like to try it on?
a. Yes, it is.
b. I'm sure it is.
c. Sure.
Q5. （ショッピングで2）
How is it this time?
a. My sister would like to come with me next time.
b. It's seven o'clock sharp.
c. This is just my size.
◆2 左の語句の意味として最も適切なものを選んでください。
Q6. （朝食で）
sunny-side up
a. いり卵
b. 目玉焼き
c. 半熟卵
Q7. （バス停で）
No standing
a. 列をつくらない
b. 駐車禁止
c. 停車禁止
Q8. （バスの中で）
Stand clear
a. きれいに立つ
b. (線の)内側に立つ
c. 離れて立つ
Q9. （ホテルで）
complimentary
a. 有料の
b. 無料の
c. 補足的な
Q10. （書類名）
disembarkation card
a. 入国カード
b. 出国カード
c. 乗継カード
※6問以上できたあなたは旅慣れています。9〜10問できたあなたは旅行通です。aisle*: 通路 **ruins: 遺跡
“海外旅行ですぐに役立つ”英会話の事例
1. On the Plane（機内）
A: Which would you like for dinner, beef or chicken?
B: I'd like chicken, please.
A: All right. Here you are.
B: Thank you.
2. Arrival（到着）
a. Passport Control（入国審査）
A: What's the purpose of your trip?
B: Sightseeing.
A: And how long are you staying?
B: One week.
b. Customs Inspection（税関検査）
A: Do you have anything to declare?
B: No, nothing.
A: Will you open this bag for inspection?
B: Certainly.
3. At the Airport（空港）
a. Ticketing Counter（発券カウンター）
A: Which would you like, a morning flight or an afternoon flight?
B: I'd like an afternoon flight.
A: We have a vacancy on 2 o'clock flight. Will that be all right?
B: That'll be fine.
b. Check-in Counter（搭乗手続きカウンター）
A: May I see your ticket, please?
B: Yes, here you are.
A: How many pieces of baggage will you be checking?
B: Just one, this suitcase.
4. Transportation（交通）
a. Taxi（タクシー）
A: Where are you going?
B: Take me to this address. How long will it take?
A: About 30 minutes. Would you like to take an express way?
B: Yes, please. I'm in a hurry.
b. Railway（鉄道）
A: One way or round trip?
B: One way, please. Is the express charge included?
A: No, you have to pay it on board.
B: Oh, I see.
5. At the Hotel（ホテル）
a. Check In（チェックイン）
A: Do you have a reservation?
B: Yes, I've just called from the airport. My name is Suzuki.
A: All right, Ms. Suzuki. Could you fill in this form, please?
B: Sure.
b. Check Out（チェックアウト）
A: How would you like to settle your bill?
B: Can I pay by a credit card?
A: Yes, we accept major credit cards. Do you have any of these cards?
B: Yes, here it is.
6. At Meals（食事）
a. Before Order at the Restaurant（レストラン注文前）
A: Are you ready to order?
B: We haven't decided yet.
A: Okay, take your time. I'll be back later.
B: Thank you.
b. Order at the Restaurant（レストラン料理注文）
A: What would you like?
B: Small pizza and a vegetable salad, please.
A: Would you like coffee or tea after the meal?
B: Yes, I'll have a cup of tea.
c. At the Fast Food Shop（ファーストフード店）
A: What will you have?
B: I'd like a hamburger and a medium orange juice.
A: For here or to go?
B: To go, please.
7. Sightseeing（観光）
a. At the Tourist Spot（観光地）
A: Excuse me. Would you do me a favor?
B: Yes, what can I do for you?
A: Will you take my picture?
B: Sure. No problem.
b. At the Concierge Desk（コンシェルジュ）
A: What kind of tour would you like?
B: Well, I'd like to visit some historical sites.
A: In that case, I'd recommend this one.
B: Hmm, this looks interesting.
c. At the Ticket Agency（プレイガイド）
A: What are your interests?
B: I like sports.
A: How about going to a ball game, then?
B: That'll be fun. Can I buy a ticket here?
d. On the Street（路上）
A: What's wrong with you?
B: I'm lost. Do you know where Hilton Hotel is?
A: Yes. Shall I draw you a map?
B: It's very kind of you. Thank you.
8. Shopping（買い物）
a. In the Shop（店内）
A: May I help you?
B: I beg your pardon?
A: Are you looking for something?
B: No, I'm just looking, thank you.
b. To the Fitting Room(試着室へ）
A: Would you like to try it on?
B: Yes, I'd like to.
A: The fitting room is behind the customer's service counter.
B: I see, thank you.
c. At the Cashier（レジで）
A: I'll take this sweater.
B: Fine. Would you like a scarf to go with that?
A: No, I think I have spent enough.
B: Okay. That'll come to 65 dollars, including tax.
9. Telephone（電話）
A: I'm sorry. She is not in right now.
B: What time do you expect her back?
A: I'm not sure. May I take a message?
B: Yes, Please have her call me back.
10. Emergencies（緊急時）
a. Doctor（医者）
A: Could you show me where it hurts?
B: It's right here.
A: When did the pain start?
B: Yesterday in the morning.
b. Police Officer（警察官）
A: What's the matter?
B: I lost my purse.
A: Do you have a traveler's insurance?
B: Not this time.
参考文献:Angela Buckingham / Norman Whitney, Passport, Oxford University Press 1996.
Jack C. Richards / Jonathan Hull / Susan Proctor, Interchange 1,2, Cambridge University Press 1990.
Shigejiro Ichikawa, The Kenkyusha Dictionary of English Collocations, Kenkyusha 1995.
David A. Thayne / Koike Nobutaka, ネイティブが使う英語使わない英語, (株)アスコム 2004.
David Peaty, New Alltalk 2, Macmillan Language House Ltd., Tokyo 2003.
さて、ではなぜ、会話がスムーズに進まないのか、その原因の第一は単語がわからない、
Q1. （機内で）
c. No, thank you.
b. I'm sure it is.
a. いり卵
Stand clear
disembarkation card
a. Passport Control（入国審査）
b. Customs Inspection（税関検査）
a. Ticketing Counter（発券カウンター）
b. Check-in Counter（搭乗手続きカウンター）
a. Taxi（タクシー）
b. Railway（鉄道）
a. Check In（チェックイン）
b. Check Out（チェックアウト）
a. Before Order at the Restaurant（レストラン注文前）
b. Order at the Restaurant（レストラン料理注文）
c. At the Fast Food Shop（ファーストフード店）
7. Sightseeing（観光）
9. Telephone（電話）
a. Doctor（医者）
b. Police Officer（警察官）
David A. Thayne / Koike Nobutaka, ネイティブが使う英語使わない英語, (株)アスコム 2004.
