The Unexpected Treasure Hunt

意外な宝探し

英語ストーリー

It was a rainy Saturday. Liam was bored, stuck inside his apartment. Suddenly, he found an old wooden box tucked away in his attic. Inside, was a faded letter from his grandfather, along with a strange map. The letter described a treasure hunt, leading to a hidden family heirloom – a vintage pocket watch. The map showed a route around the local park, with clues marked by specific trees and landmarks. Liam, intrigued, grabbed his raincoat and set off. Following the cryptic clues, he searched for a large oak tree near the pond. Underneath, he found a small, sealed envelope containing the next clue. This led him to a statue of a bird, where he discovered a small key. Finally, the key unlocked a small compartment in a rock near the park's entrance. Inside, nestled in velvet, was the antique pocket watch. It wasn't just a watch; it was a connection to his family history, a tangible piece of the past, and a surprisingly exciting end to a rainy Saturday.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

intrigued

興味をそそられて

"I was intrigued by the mysterious package."

heirloom

家宝

"The antique clock is a family heirloom."

cryptic

謎めいた

"The message was cryptic and difficult to understand."

文法・構文解説

Past Simple Tense

過去の出来事を表す時制。動詞の過去形を使用する。例:He found a box. (彼は箱を見つけた)

"Liam found an old wooden box."

Prepositions of Place

場所を表す前置詞。例:in, on, under, nearなど。

"The key was in the compartment. The tree was near the pond."