先生に遅刻の理由を伝えよう

Explaining the reason for being late to class
あなたは先生に、遅刻の理由を説明しています。
交通機関の遅延や渋滞などが起きる可能性があります。遅刻を許してもらうために、理由をはっきり述べ、先生の信頼を取り戻すことも大切です。
Could you explain why you were late?
 
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Could you explain why you were late?

I'm truly sorry for being late to class. Due to a traffic accident, the bus route changed, and I ended up in an unfamiliar place, which took me some time to get back from.

自然な表現

I'm truly sorry for being late to class. Due to a traffic accident, the bus route changed, and I ended up in an unfamiliar place, which took me some time to get back from.

1. You could also use BECAUSE OF here to explain the reason.
I see. Well, these things can't be helped, I suppose. I'm glad you're here now. How did you find your homework?

Yes, I've solved all the example problems in Chapter 3 of the textbook. However, there are a few points I'm not sure about and want to ask. Did we already cover Chapter 3?

自然な表現

   I've solved all the example problems in Unit 3 of the textbook. However, there are a few points I'm not sure about and want to ask about. Did we already cover Unit 3?

1. There was no YES/NO question.
2, 4. A CHAPTER is usually in a novel rather than a TEXTBOOK, which usually has UNITS.
3. We ask ABOUT something. It's okay to repeat this word.
Yes! I'll do my best to assist you with any questions you have on Chapter 3. Feel free to ask away!

Thanks!
I thought Chapter 3 was a passage for English reading comprehension, about the history of medieval Europe. I don't understand why the answer to question 2 is A, so could you explain it to me?

自然な表現

Thanks!
I thought Unit 3 was a passage for English reading comprehension, about the history of medieval Europe. I don't understand why the answer to question 2 is A, so could you explain it to me?

1. See explanation 2. in #4 above.
Chapter 3 being about medieval European history does seem unexpected for this class. Let's see if we can figure out why question 2 is A together. Can you tell me what the question and the answer choices are?

Oh, really?
I might have misunderstood the scope of the homework.
Question 2 asked for the name of the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
I thought it was Constantinople, but why is Istanbul the correct answer?

自然な表現

Oh, really?
I might have misunderstood the scope of the homework.
Question 2 asked for the name of the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
I thought it was Constantinople, but why is Istanbul the correct answer?

1. You could also use RIGHT here.
You're right on track! Constantinople is indeed the correct answer for the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today, the city is known as Istanbul, but throughout the Byzantine era (330-1453), it was called Constantinople. The name change reflects the city's long and fascinating history. Is that clear?

I understand well, thank you very much! By the way, was there any other homework besides chapter 3? I might have gotten the scope of the homework wrong.

自然な表現

I understand very well, thank you very much! By the way, was there any other homework besides Unit 3? I might have gotten the scope of the homework wrong.

1. Another adverb is usually used here.
2. See 2. in #4 above.
  • fever(熱)
  • oversleep(寝坊)
  • train diagram(電車のダイヤ)
  • stay up late(夜更かし)
  • stop by at 〜(〜に立ち寄る)
  • I don't mean to be in a hurry but we have to leave now!(急いでいるわけではありませんが、今すぐにでも出発しなければなりません。)
  • He has a habit of biting his nails.(彼は爪を噛む癖があります。)
  • Be careful not to take the wrong train!(間違った電車に乗らないように気をつけてくださいね。)
  • I did not mean to make us late.(遅刻させるつもりはありませんでした。)
  • I could not make it to the station on time.(時間通りに駅に着くことができませんでした。)

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