A Beautiful Morning Walk

美しい朝の散歩

TOEIC 500点レベル自然散歩リラックス

英語ストーリー

The sun peeked over the horizon, painting the sky with soft hues of pink and orange. It was a beautiful morning, the air crisp and cool. I decided to take a walk in the park, a routine I've enjoyed for years. My dog, Max, a playful golden retriever, bounced excitedly beside me, his tail wagging furiously. The park was already bustling with activity. Joggers were running along the paved paths, their breaths visible in the cool morning air. A group of children were laughing as they chased pigeons, their carefree energy infectious. I noticed a couple sitting on a bench, quietly enjoying the sunrise together. The scent of freshly cut grass filled the air, a pleasant aroma that always calms me. Max stopped to sniff a particularly interesting bush, his nose twitching with delight. We continued our walk, passing a small pond where ducks were swimming peacefully. The sounds of nature – the chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves, and the gentle lapping of water – created a soothing symphony. After an hour, we returned home, feeling refreshed and invigorated. It was the perfect start to a perfect day.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

invigorated

元気づいた、活気づいた

"The walk left me feeling invigorated."

horizon

地平線

"The sun disappeared below the horizon."

crisp

さわやかな、新鮮な

"The air was crisp and cool in the morning."

文法・構文解説

Present Participle (-ing form) as an adjective

動詞のing形を形容詞として使う

"The air was crisp and cool. (coolは形容詞として使われている)"

Past Participle (-ed form) as an adjective

動詞のed形を形容詞として使う

"I felt refreshed and invigorated. (refreshed, invigoratedは形容詞として使われている)"