A Relaxing Afternoon at the Coffee Shop

カフェでのゆったりとした午後

TOEIC 500点レベルカフェリラックス午後

英語ストーリー

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as I entered the cozy coffee shop. Sunlight streamed through the large windows, illuminating the warm, inviting atmosphere. I found a comfortable armchair by the window and settled in with my book. I ordered a latte and a slice of blueberry cheesecake. The latte was perfectly frothed, and the cheesecake was rich and decadent. Lost in my book, I barely noticed the time passing. Suddenly, a familiar melody drifted from the speakers. It was my favorite song! A smile spread across my face as I tapped my fingers to the rhythm. It was a perfect moment of peaceful contentment. As the afternoon light began to fade, I closed my book, feeling refreshed and relaxed. The coffee shop had been the perfect escape from the stresses of the day. I paid my bill and stepped back out into the cool evening air, feeling grateful for the simple pleasure of a quiet afternoon.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

contentment

満足感

"A feeling of contentment washed over her."

decadent

贅沢な、ぜいたくな

"She enjoyed a decadent chocolate cake."

aroma

香り

"The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen."

文法・構文解説

Past Perfect

過去完了形は、過去の特定の時点よりも前に起こった出来事を表すために使われます。

"I had finished my work before he arrived."

Present Participle (ing)

現在分詞は、動詞の現在形に-ingをつけたもので、名詞、形容詞、副詞として機能します。

"The singing bird was beautiful."