A Special Birthday Surprise

特別な誕生日のサプライズ

TOEIC 600点レベル誕生日サプライズ友情

英語ストーリー

It was my best friend Sarah's 25th birthday. I wanted to make it truly memorable, something beyond a simple dinner. I had been planning a surprise party for weeks, meticulously arranging every detail. I secretly invited all our mutual friends, carefully choosing a location with a beautiful view. We decorated the venue with balloons and streamers, creating a festive atmosphere. The cake, a masterpiece of chocolate and raspberry, was the centerpiece of the celebration. The day arrived, and I anxiously awaited Sarah's arrival. As she walked in, her eyes widened in astonishment. A collective shout of "Surprise!" filled the room, and she was visibly overwhelmed with joy and emotion. The night unfolded beautifully. We laughed, shared stories, and danced to our favorite songs. Seeing Sarah so happy, surrounded by loved ones, made all the effort worthwhile. It was a birthday she'll cherish forever, and a memory I'll always hold dear.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

meticulously

几帳面な、念入りに

"She meticulously planned every detail of the wedding."

festive

お祝いの、祝祭の

"The city was filled with a festive atmosphere during the holiday season."

cherish

大切にする、宝物にする

"I will always cherish the memories we made together."

文法・構文解説

過去完了

過去のある時点より前の出来事を表す。had + 過去分詞

"I had been planning a surprise party for weeks."

分詞構文

副詞節を簡潔に表現する。現在分詞(~ing)は同時性を、過去分詞(~ed)は完了または受動を表す。

"Surrounded by loved ones, Sarah felt happy."