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No.0154 Handy Man

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Rob talks about his construction job.

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英語リスニング・本文

Todd:OK, Rob, when you first came to Japan you said you did construction.

Rob:Yes, I was hired as a framer for 2x4 types of homes, so the same style of homes that are built in Canada or America.

Todd:OK, so what do you mean by frames?

Rob:Framing, the actually frame of the house so, we start from the foundation, we lay down the sub-floor, we build the walls, a second floor, more walls, square everything up, and then add in the windows, the exterior wrap, and on some occasions we will finish the roof.

Todd:How long does it take you to make a house?

Rob:Our job would take around two to three weeks, with three guys, a team of three, we able to frame a house, shingle the roof, install the windows and the doors in less than three weeks.

Todd:Oh, wow. Now when you work, do you work with a Canadian crew or Japanese?

Rob:Actually, it was quite mixed. Our boss was from Seattle, Washington, and we had people from Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and some Japanese workers.

Todd:Wow, that's cool. What it a good experience?

Rob:Yeah, it was a very good experience. I hope one day maybe to be able to build my own house with some friends. It's possible to save money and it's the enjoyment of building something for yourself.

Todd:OK, where would you build this house?

Rob:That's a good question. I'm thinking; maybe back in Canada, but maybe not in the East Coast. It'd be possibly in B.C. or maybe in another country. Who knows?

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1) What was his first job in Japan?
a) Framer
b) Farmer
c) Teacher

2) How long does it take to build the frames for a house ?
a) 1 to 2 weeks
b) 2 to 3 weeks
c) 3 to 4 weeks

3) Where was his boss from?
a) Vancouver
b) Seattle
c) Osaka

4) Who did he work with?
a) Japanese only
b) Canadian only
c) A mixed crew

5) What does he want to do in the future?
a) Own his own construction company
b) Build a Japanese style house
c) Build a house for himself



英語リスニング・本文

Todd:OK, Rob, when you first came to Japan you said you did construction.

Rob:Yes, I was hired as a framer for 2x4 types of homes, so the same style of homes that are built in Canada or America.

Todd:OK, so what do you mean by frames?

Rob:Framing, the actually frame of the house so, we start from the foundation, we lay down the sub-floor, we build the walls, a second floor, more walls, square everything up, and then add in the windows, the exterior wrap, and on some occasions we will finish the roof.

Todd:How long does it take you to make a house?

Rob:Our job would take around two to three weeks, with three guys, a team of three, we able to frame a house, shingle the roof, install the windows and the doors in less than three weeks.

Todd:Oh, wow. Now when you work, do you work with a Canadian crew or Japanese?

Rob:Actually, it was quite mixed. Our boss was from Seattle, Washington, and we had people from Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and some Japanese workers.

Todd:Wow, that's cool. What it a good experience?

Rob:Yeah, it was a very good experience. I hope one day maybe to be able to build my own house with some friends. It's possible to save money and it's the enjoyment of building something for yourself.

Todd:OK, where would you build this house?

Rob:That's a good question. I'm thinking; maybe back in Canada, but maybe not in the East Coast. It'd be possibly in B.C. or maybe in another country. Who knows?

チェックシート

リスニングした内容を確認するための簡単なチェックシートです。正解と思われる答えを選択し、最後に「回答を確認する」ボタンを押してください。

1) What was his first job in Japan?
a) Framer
b) Farmer
c) Teacher

2) How long does it take to build the frames for a house ?
a) 1 to 2 weeks
b) 2 to 3 weeks
c) 3 to 4 weeks

3) Where was his boss from?
a) Vancouver
b) Seattle
c) Osaka

4) Who did he work with?
a) Japanese only
b) Canadian only
c) A mixed crew

5) What does he want to do in the future?
a) Own his own construction company
b) Build a Japanese style house
c) Build a house for himself



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