A Serendipitous Encounter at the Coffee Shop

コーヒーショップでの偶然の出会い

TOEIC 800点レベルカフェ出会い音楽

英語ストーリー

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air as I settled into a cozy corner of my favorite coffee shop. I had planned a quiet afternoon of writing, hoping to finally finish the chapter I'd been procrastinating on. The gentle hum of conversation and the clinking of cups created a soothing backdrop to my work. Suddenly, a familiar melody drifted from a nearby table. It was a piece I hadn't heard in years, a song that held a significant amount of sentimental value. Intrigued, I glanced over and saw a young woman engrossed in playing a beautiful acoustic guitar. Her fingers danced effortlessly across the strings, her expression serene and focused. After she finished, a wave of applause rippled through the cafe. Gathering my courage, I approached her, complimenting her performance. We struck up a conversation, discovering a shared love for music and literature. What began as a quiet afternoon of work unexpectedly blossomed into a delightful and memorable encounter, proving that sometimes, the best things happen unexpectedly.

日本語訳

重要単語・熟語

procrastinating

先延ばしする

"I'm procrastinating on writing my essay."

serendipitous

偶然の、幸運な

"It was a serendipitous meeting that changed my life."

engrossed

夢中になっている

"She was completely engrossed in her book."

文法・構文解説

Present Participle (現在分詞)

動詞のing形は形容詞や副詞として働き、文に詳細な情報を加えることができる。例:The gentle hum of conversation and the clinking of cups created a soothing backdrop.

"The singing birds created a beautiful atmosphere."

Past Participle (過去分詞)

動詞の過去分詞形は形容詞として働き、名詞を修飾する。例:a song that held a significant amount of sentimental value.

"The broken vase was beyond repair."