The Little Seed That Grew Into a Giant Tree

小さな種から育った大木

TOEIC 500点レベル成長忍耐

英語ストーリー

Once upon a time, there was a little seed. It dreamt of becoming a giant tree, reaching for the sky. But it was just a tiny seed, buried deep in the earth. It felt small and insignificant. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. The little seed patiently waited, absorbing nutrients from the soil. It faced challenges; periods of drought and unexpected cold snaps threatened its growth. But the seed held onto its dream, its tiny root pushing deeper and stronger. Slowly, steadily, the seed sprouted. A tiny shoot emerged from the earth, reaching for the sunlight. It was a slow process, but with each passing day, the shoot grew taller and stronger. The little seed's dream was starting to become a reality. Years passed. The little shoot grew into a magnificent tree, its branches reaching towards the heavens. Birds built nests in its leaves, and animals found shelter beneath its shade. The once tiny seed had achieved its dream, becoming a symbol of strength and perseverance.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

insignificant

取るに足らない、重要でない

"His contribution to the project felt insignificant."

perseverance

忍耐力、粘り強さ

"Her perseverance finally paid off."

nutrients

栄養分

"Plants need nutrients to grow."

文法・構文解説

過去形

過去に起こった出来事を表す。動詞の語尾に-edをつける(規則動詞)など

"The little seed dreamt of becoming a giant tree."

分詞構文

副詞節を分詞句に短縮する表現。例:Birds building nests in its leaves.

"Birds building nests in its leaves, the tree looked lively."