今回の復習試験は会話の応答を考える問題です。Aに対してBはどのように答えるのが適切でしょうか?
(1) A: Jesus, Christ. I had the butt section of my rod broken.
B: ( )
1. Take it easy. 2. There you go. 3. Don't mention it. 4. Sucks.
(2) A: Look at this beautiful rainbow. The size is 25 inches.
B: ( )
1. Great job! 2. What a waste! 3. No complaint. 4. Way too hard.
(3) A: Let's split here. You go wade to the other bank and work up the other side.
B: ( )
1. Gottcha. 2. Here it is. 3. Nice and easy. 4. You'll never miss it.
(4) A: Your fly really worked. I caght three dandy fish up in the river.
B: ( )
1. There it is. 2. Here we go. 3. There you go. 4. Here you are.
(5) A: Hang on. Bring your rod close to the shore.
B: ( )
1. Nice and easy. 2. Like this? 3. Go figure. 4. Have no clue.
答えは第三回の英検でお知らせします。
第一回の答えと解説は続きをご覧下さい。
回答と解説
1- b rig up 組み立てる cf. pick up 選ぶ、身につける put up 持ち上げる sit up 背筋を伸ばして座る
2- d fly anglers フライの釣り人 cf. fly caster もフライをする人、特にキャスティングが上手な人を指す。この場合はこの選択肢も可能だがpoolという状況を考えるとfly anglersがbetter。
3- a tie on 〜を結んでつける
4- c What's ~ like? 〜はどんな感じ?
5- c fishing stuff 釣りの道具 cf. fishing outfitter 釣り道具店、釣り旅行手配者 fishing license 入漁券