FREE CONVERSATION（３９）

What would you like for Christmas this year?


Actually I have never been given a Christmas present, but
if I could get something, I would like a lottery ticket.
And I would enjoy dreamy thought for some time until I check the winning numbers.

FREE CONVERSATION（３８）

What is your favorite food?


My favorite food is Natto which goes well with hot rice.
There are many Japanese people who hate natto because it is an acquired taste.
But natto is a very healthy food, containing many kinds of nutrients and
all the essential amino acids.
And natto is comparable to meat or dairy products as a protein source.

Three Sentences （１４８）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　もしかしたら＜that以下＞かもしれません　：It may be that SV

① It may be that there was no problem with his application for a business license.

② It may be that she should not have said such a thing.

③ It may be that we had better do it all by ourselves from next time.

FREE CONVERSATION（３７）

Given the choice, would you rather live in the mountains or near the ocean ?


Well, I think there are advantages and disadvantages to both living near the ocean
and living in the mountains.
Personally, I would rather live near the ocean.
Some people say a mountain life is peaceful, but I think it will be too quiet for me.
Actually, I like a little busy place.
For example, I need convenience stores, Mac restaurants, major supermarkets,
large discount stores, and 100-yen shops.
So, I'd like to live in a seaside town, because, generally speaking, it is likely
to have a larger population than a mountain town.

Today's Writing （２５４）

Just as there is no building without a foundation,
a treaty without faith is nothing but a house of cards.

FREE CONVERSATION（３６）

Suppose you have noticed something is wrong with your phone.
What would you say to the telephone company?


Hello, my phone is not working properly.
I can hear some static background noise and I have a bad connection
during a conversation.
Is there anything I can do to fix my phone?

FREE CONVERSATION（３５）

When your husband wants you to be a full-time homemaker and you want to get a job,
what would you say to him?


See, I'd really like to work outside and you know it's not for the money
but just for something to live for.
I promise I'll take care of housework well.
What do you think about that?

Three Sentences （１４７）

Three example sentences of my own composition

　　　　　　　　～ごとに　：for each 名詞

① For each right answer, the amount of prize money increases by 10,000 yen.

② For each job interview, there will be five questions in English.

③ For each student in the college, a 7-digit ID number will be given by the end of April.

FREE CONVERSATION（３４）

Suppose you cannot sleep well because your spouse is snoring loudly.
What would you say to your spouse?


Honey, I have to say you were snoring so loudly last night and I was not able
to sleep well.
I was worried something might have happened to you.
If your snoring worsens, I think you should get the doctor's opinion.

Today's Writing （２５３）

When he was a new employee at a major beer producer, Mr. Kunihiko Mochizuki, a former head
of a famous Chinese food restaurant chain, was once asked by the beer company president,
"What do you think 'regular employment' is?"
The president said, "This means 'You start working here from today as acting president'."