30日間オーストラリア英語 — 29日目
自分のオーストラリア計画を語る
If I were to plan a trip to Australia, I would start by considering what matters most to me as a traveller. Having researched various destinations, I have concluded that a three-week itinerary would be ideal. Not only would I visit Sydney and Melbourne, but I would also explore the lesser-known regions of Tasmania and the Kimberley. Located in the southern hemisphere, Australia offers a reversed seasonal calendar, which means that visiting during the Japanese winter would allow me to experience an Australian summer. What I find most appealing is the diversity of experiences available within a single country. Whoever travels to Australia for the first time is often overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the continent. If I had unlimited time, I would drive along the entire coastline, stopping at whichever towns caught my attention. Having saved enough money, I would allocate my budget carefully, prioritising accommodation near national parks rather than luxury hotels in city centres.
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Q: 筆者がオーストラリアの宿泊で優先したいことは何ですか？
I visited this travel planning centre before embarking on my three-week road trip, and I'm so glad I did. Had it not been for their expert advice, I would have missed some incredible hidden gems along the way. The staff recommended that I visit the Blue Mountains on a weekday, which turned out to be brilliant advice as there were hardly any crowds. What impressed me the most was their detailed knowledge of regional Australia. They suggested that I take the coastal route through the Sapphire Coast rather than the highway, and it was absolutely stunning. Whoever put together their recommended itineraries deserves a medal. Not only did they help me plan my route, but they also arranged discounted accommodation at several eco-lodges. Having completed my trip, I can confidently say that their guidance transformed what could have been an ordinary holiday into an extraordinary adventure. I would recommend this service to whoever is planning their first Australian road trip.
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Q: レビュアーがスタッフに感謝している理由として最も適切なものはどれですか？
オーストラリアでは旅行関連の独特な表現があります。'arvo' は afternoon、'brekkie' は breakfast、'servo' は service station（ガソリンスタンド）を意味します。ロードトリップ中に 'Pull over at the next servo for some brekkie' と言われたら、「次のガソスタに寄って朝ごはんにしよう」という意味です。また、'bush' は田舎・未開地を指し、'going bush' は自然の中へ出かけることを意味します。
旅行の計画や夢を語るとき、仮定法は非常に便利です。'If I were to visit Australia...'（もしオーストラリアを訪れるとしたら）、'If I had more time, I would explore Tasmania.'（もっと時間があればタスマニアを探検するのに）。また、'I wish I could see the Great Barrier Reef.'（グレートバリアリーフを見られたらなあ）のように wish を使った表現も練習しましょう。過去の後悔には 'If I had known about this place, I would have visited it.'（この場所を知っていたら訪れていたのに）と仮定法過去完了を使います。
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Q: リアムがオーストラリアの運転について述べていることは何ですか？
今日のそのまま使える表現3つ
Key Sentencesを並べ替えて作ってみよう
Q1: 「もしオーストラリアに住むとしたら、メルボルンを選ぶだろう。」
Q2: 「彼女は旅行を終えた上で、詳しい報告書を書いた。」
Q3: 「最も印象に残ったのは、景色の美しさだった。」
今日のことを3行で書いてみよう
💡 今日の会話や文をマネしてOK！わからない英語は日本語のままで大丈夫。