The School Festival: A Day to Remember
文化祭:忘れられない一日
英語ストーリー
The annual school festival was finally here! Everyone was buzzing with excitement. My class, known for its creative flair, decided to put on a haunted house. We spent weeks planning and decorating, transforming our classroom into a spooky spectacle.
We hung cobwebs, scattered fake spiders, and dimmed the lights. We even managed to borrow some fog machines from the drama club, adding a truly eerie atmosphere. On the day of the festival, the line for our haunted house snaked around the corridor. People screamed, jumped, and laughed – it was a huge success!
However, things didn't go entirely smoothly. One of our fog machines malfunctioned, creating a thick cloud that temporarily blocked the exit. There was a moment of panic, but we managed to clear the fog quickly and reassure everyone. Despite this minor hiccup, the overwhelming response was positive.
In the end, the school festival was an unforgettable experience. The collaborative effort, the thrill of the performance, and the shared laughter created memories that will last a lifetime. It was a true testament to the spirit of our school community.
日本語訳▼
重要単語・熟語
spectacle
壮観な光景、見世物
"The fireworks display was a spectacular spectacle."
buzzing
活気に満ちた、興奮している
"The city was buzzing with excitement before the concert."
hiccup
小さな問題、つまずき
"Despite a few hiccups, the project was completed on time."
文法・構文解説
過去分詞を使った形容詞的用法
過去分詞を形容詞のように用いることで、名詞を修飾することができます。例:The fog machines malfunctioned (過去分詞) creating a thick cloud.
"The haunted house, decorated (過去分詞) with cobwebs, was very scary."
接続詞による複合文
複数の節を接続詞(例:however, despite)で繋いで、複雑な文を作ることができます。
"The festival was a success; however, there were some minor problems."