Leo's Big Race
レオの大きなレース
英語ストーリー
Leo loved to run. He wasn't the fastest kid in his class, but he loved the feeling of the wind in his hair and the thrill of the race. He decided to join the school's annual running competition.
At first, Leo felt nervous. Many runners were much faster than him. He felt like giving up, but he remembered his coach's words: "Never give up! Believe in yourself!" He took a deep breath and focused on his own pace.
He didn't win, but he finished the race. He was proud of himself for trying his best and completing the challenge. He learned that participating and completing a goal is as important as winning. He made new friends and enjoyed the experience.
日本語訳▼
重要単語・熟語
competition
競争、コンテスト
"There was a fierce competition for the job."
challenge
挑戦、課題
"He accepted the challenge bravely."
nervous
緊張している
"I felt nervous before the exam."
文法・構文解説
Past Simple Tense
過去に起こった出来事を表す過去形。動詞の語尾に-edをつける(規則動詞)か、不規則動詞の過去形を使用する。
"He ran a race."
Simple Past vs. Past Continuous
Simple Pastは完了した動作、Past Continuousは継続した動作を表す。例:He ran (完了) vs. He was running (継続)
"He was running when he fell."