A Journey by Car
My father bought a new car one day. We were all very excited. He promised to take us to Melaka to
visit my grandparents the coming Sunday. Sunday morning was bright and breezy. We hopped into
the brand new car and soon we were heading out of Petaling Jaya towards the expressway. My
mother sat in the front passenger seat while my father drove. I sat behind with my younger sister.
As it was Sunday the roads were not very busy. Soon we were on the expressway travelling at a
leisurely pace. My father is a careful driver and he does not drive too fast or dangerously. This
proved to be good for there was a speed-trap manned by the police along the expressway. I saw
some cars stopped by the police. They had obviously been speeding. Driving along the expressway
tend to be monotonous. I actually fell asleep once we passed Seremban. When I awoke, we were
already at the Ayer Keroh toll gate. My father paid the toll and steered the car towards Melaka Town.
On the way we passed many interesting sights. My father promised to stop by on our way home. We
had to visit our grandparents first. We left Ayer Keroh and all its factories behind as we journeyed into
the town itself. Like all towns, there were many cars and other vehicles. Also there were many
tourists. Melaka has many places of historical interest and thus this was not surprising. Finally we
arrived at my grandparents' house in Klebang Besar. The journey had taken about two hours. We
stepped out of the car. My grandparents greeted us happily.
お父さんが新しい車を買ったので、家族で祖父母家までドライブして、途中に観光地に立ち寄り旅行を楽しむ、
平凡だけど幸せな日のエッセイです。
1.breezy = lively, windy
It was a breezy day, just right for sailing.
2. hop into = get into, jump
Hop into your car and drive over to my house.
3. head out= leave, hit the road
I would rather not talk in here. Let’s head out and have a conversation.
4. leisurely= comfortable, relaxed
She gave a bright leisurely smile as she came in.
5. man = set up, provide (a place or a machine)
We’ll need someone to man the switchboard.
6. monotonous = boring, tiresome
Parades can be fun, but too much parading can make festivity look monotonous.
7. steer= turn, control the direction
He steers the wheelchair through the aisles.
8. stop by = visit, drop by
We stop by in town on the way to Jenny’s house.
9. thus = so, therefore
This detergent is highly concentrated and thus you will need to dilute it.
10. step out = leave, get out
Make sure to grab your coat before you step out of the house.
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