A Day at the City Art Museum

市立美術館での一日

TOEIC 600点レベル美術館印象派英語学習

英語ストーリー

Last Sunday, I decided to visit the City Art Museum. I'd heard it had a fantastic new exhibit on Impressionist paintings, and I was eager to see it. The museum itself was a magnificent building, a stunning example of neoclassical architecture. Entering the grand hall, I was immediately struck by the sheer scale of the place and the quiet hum of conversation from other visitors. The Impressionist exhibit was even more breathtaking than I'd imagined. The vibrant colors and the unique brushstrokes of Monet, Renoir, and Degas truly captivated me. I spent a good two hours completely engrossed, wandering from painting to painting. Afterward, I explored the other galleries, discovering fascinating sculptures and ancient artifacts. I was particularly impressed by a collection of ancient Egyptian pottery. It was a truly enriching experience, and I left feeling inspired and intellectually stimulated.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

magnificent

壮大な、素晴らしい

"The magnificent castle stood on the hill."

captivate

魅了する、心を奪う

"The beautiful scenery captivated me."

engrossed

夢中になっている

"She was engrossed in her book."

文法・構文解説

過去完了

過去のある時点よりも前に起こった出来事を表現する。had + 過去分詞

"I had heard it had a fantastic new exhibit."

分詞構文

副詞節を簡潔に表現する。分詞(ing形またはed形)を用いる。

"Entering the grand hall, I was immediately struck by the sheer scale of the place."