The Unexpected Teamwork

予想外のチームワーク

TOEIC 700点レベルチームワーク協力成功

英語ストーリー

The annual office picnic was approaching, and our team, known for its internal rivalries, was tasked with organizing the event. Initially, the atmosphere was tense. Sarah, a meticulous planner, clashed with Mark, a free-spirited individual who preferred improvisation. Their conflicting approaches threatened to derail the entire event. However, as the deadline loomed, a remarkable transformation occurred. Faced with the potential disaster of a disorganized picnic, they realized their individual strengths were complementary. Sarah's organizational skills provided the framework, while Mark's creativity injected much-needed energy and fun into the planning process. They began to collaborate, leveraging each other's talents. They delegated tasks effectively, assigning responsibilities based on individual expertise. They even started brainstorming innovative ideas together, resulting in a unique and memorable picnic theme. The initially tense atmosphere was replaced by a collaborative spirit. The picnic was a resounding success. The team's collaborative spirit, born from necessity, resulted in a joyful and well-organized event. It demonstrated that even the most disparate individuals can achieve remarkable things when they work together effectively.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

complementary

補完的な

"Their skills are complementary; he's good at design, and she's great at marketing."

rivalries

ライバル関係

"The two companies have a long history of rivalries."

disparate

異質な、異なる

"The group consisted of people from disparate backgrounds."

文法・構文解説

Past Participle as Adjective

過去分詞を形容詞として使うことで、名詞を修飾することができます。例:The disorganized picnic (disorganizedは過去分詞でpicnicを修飾)

"The damaged car needed repair."

Present Participle as Adjective

現在分詞を形容詞として使うことで、名詞を修飾することができます。例:a meticulous planner (meticulousは現在分詞でplannerを修飾)

"The approaching storm caused concern."