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🕐 Day 3: Time Zones in Australia

30日間オーストラリア英語 — 3日目

1 Reading

時差、ビデオ通話

Navigating Australia's Multiple Time Zones

One aspect of Australian life that frequently bewilders newcomers is the fact that the country operates across three distinct time zones. Eastern Standard Time, which covers Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and the Australian Capital Territory, is one hour ahead of Central Standard Time used in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Western Standard Time, observed in Western Australia, is a further hour behind Central time. What makes this system even more complicated is that not all states participate in daylight saving time. Queensland and Western Australia, along with the Northern Territory, do not adjust their clocks, whereas the remaining states advance their clocks by one hour during the warmer months. Consequently, arranging a video call between Perth and Sydney during summer requires careful consideration, as the time difference expands from the standard two hours to three. For Japanese travellers, the time difference with Australia's east coast is relatively manageable — merely one to two hours ahead, depending on the season.

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2 Quiz 1

Readingの内容チェック

Q: オーストラリアにはいくつの時間帯がありますか？

2つ
3つ
4つ
3 Review
📍 Sydney Opera House
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Having arrived in Sydney after an overnight flight from Tokyo, I was struck by how minimal the jet lag was, owing to the mere two-hour time difference. Situated majestically on Bennelong Point, the Sydney Opera House is undeniably one of the most recognisable architectural masterpieces in the world. Designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, whose revolutionary vision was initially met with considerable controversy, the building was ultimately completed in 1973 after sixteen years of construction. What distinguishes this structure from other landmarks is the way its sail-shaped roof shells appear to transform depending on one's vantage point and the prevailing light conditions. Not only does it host over 1,500 performances annually, but it also serves as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting approximately 8.2 million visitors each year. Were you to attend an evening performance, the illuminated sails against the darkened harbour would provide an unforgettable spectacle. I would strongly urge whoever visits Sydney to allocate sufficient time for both a guided tour and a performance.

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4 Quiz 2

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Q: シドニー・オペラハウスの設計者は誰ですか？

デンマーク人建築家ヨーン・ウツソン
オーストラリア人建築家
イギリス人建築家
5 🦘 Australia Tips

オーストラリアの時間帯を覚えよう

AEST（東部標準時）= 日本+1時間（夏は+2時間）、ACST（中部標準時）= 日本+0.5時間（夏は+1.5時間）、AWST（西部標準時）= 日本-1時間。ワーホリで家族にビデオ通話するなら、東海岸の場合はほぼ同じ時間感覚で連絡できます。QLD州はサマータイムがないので、夏でも日本+1時間のままです。

ワーホリ中の日本との連絡

日本との時差が小さいのはオーストラリアの大きなメリットです。欧米に比べ、家族や友人とリアルタイムで連絡を取りやすいです。LINEやZoomでの通話も、お互い無理のない時間帯に設定できます。特に東海岸なら、日本の夜9時がオーストラリアの夜10〜11時なので、仕事終わりの通話も可能です。

6 Conversation
🎭 ユウキが、ホストファミリーのマークに日本の家族とのビデオ通話について相談しています。
A (Koa):
Mark, I'd like to schedule a regular video call with my family in Japan. Could you advise me on the best time to do that?
B:
Sure thing! The time difference between Melbourne and Japan is only about one to two hours, depending on whether we're on daylight saving or not.
A (Koa):
That's far more convenient than I had anticipated. So if it's 9 PM in Tokyo, what time would it be here?
B:
During summer, it'd be 11 PM here since we're two hours ahead. In winter, it's only one hour ahead, so it'd be 10 PM. Not too bad, hey?
A (Koa):
Not at all! Were I studying in Europe, the time difference would make regular calls considerably more difficult.
B:
That's true. My cousin lives in London, and coordinating calls is a nightmare because of the nine-hour gap.
A (Koa):
By the way, I've heard that not all Australian states observe daylight saving time. Is that correct?
B:
Yeah, Queensland doesn't participate in it, which can be confusing. If you were to call someone in Brisbane during summer, they'd actually be an hour behind us in Melbourne, even though they're in the same time zone during winter.
A (Koa):
That does sound rather confusing! How do people manage when they need to coordinate meetings across different states?
B:
Honestly, it's a bit of a hassle. Most people just use apps that automatically convert the time zones. You get used to it eventually.
A (Koa):
I suppose that's the practical solution. I'll set up a weekly call with my parents — perhaps Sunday evenings would work best.
B:
Sounds like a plan! The Wi-Fi here is pretty reliable, so you shouldn't have any dramas with the connection.
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7 Quiz 3

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Q: 会話によると、クイーンズランド州の時間について正しいのはどれですか？

サマータイムを採用していないため、夏はメルボルンより1時間遅れる
常にメルボルンと同じ時間である
日本との時差が最も大きい
8 🔑 Key Sentences

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What makes this system even more complicated is that not all states participate in daylight saving time.
このシステムをさらに複雑にしているのは、すべての州がサマータイムに参加しているわけではないということです。
📍 reading
Were you to attend an evening performance, the illuminated sails would provide an unforgettable spectacle.
もし夜の公演に出席すれば、照らされた帆は忘れられない壮観を提供するでしょう。
📍 review
Were I studying in Europe, the time difference would make regular calls considerably more difficult.
もしヨーロッパで勉強していたら、時差のせいで定期的な通話はかなり難しくなるでしょう。
📍 conversation
9 🔀 並べ替えクイズ

Key Sentencesを並べ替えて作ってみよう

Q1: 「このシステムをさらに複雑にしているのは、すべての州が参加しているわけではないということです。」

this system What makes even more complicated is that not all states participate
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Q2: 「メルボルンと日本の時差はわずか1〜2時間です。」

the time difference Melbourne and Japan only about between is one to two hours
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Q3: 「もしヨーロッパで勉強していたら、定期的な通話はかなり難しくなるでしょう。」

Were I the time difference studying in Europe considerably would make regular calls more difficult
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10 ✏️ Try It!

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。

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