Hiroshima University's English Podcast

今回は「母の日のプレゼント選び」についてのダイアローグです。日本と同じくアメリカでも、カーネーションなどのお花が定番の贈り物のようです。この会話で二人は、それぞれのお母さんに何をしてあげるつもりでしょうか。 Download MP3 *** Script *** Scene: At a shop. M: Hi, Misa! What are you doing here? W: Oh, hi Bob! How's it going? I'm looking for a present for my mom. M: Is it her birthday present? W: No, it's for Mother's Day. Have you already got a present for your mom? M: Uh no. In fact, I've never given a present to her on Mother's Day... W: Really? Never? But it's a good opportunity to thank her. Why don't you do something different this year? M: Yeah...but I don't know what to give...what are you going to give? W: Well, I haven't decided yet, but I'm thinking of a nice plate, a mug cup, or maybe a CD. M: Hmm...What did you give her last year? W: Last year, I gave her a carnation. I think flowers would be good. Most people are happy to receive flowers as a gift even though they don't last for a long time...Your mom likes flowers, right? M: Yeah, she likes them but...she's got hay fever. W: Oh, that