Hiroshima University's English Podcast

Download MP3 今回の「文化警察24時」の舞台は日本。それも、天皇家とあるお魚の話題をお届けします。 かつて昭和天皇がこのお魚を所望されたにもかかわらず、食べることを止められたという有名なお話があります。現在の天皇家でもこのお魚の調理は行われていないようですが、その魚とは…？ 「文化警察24時」は、少し英語が苦手！という皆さんを対象にした、長さもレベルも聞きやすい番組です。しっかり聞いて、しっかり声に出して練習してみましょう。 ***Script*** Culture Cops (23): In Japan In a weird encounter, Val must explain to the Japanese Emperor that he is forbidden from eating Pufferfish (fugu) as he could accidentally be served a poisonous piece. Val: Excuse me, your highness, but what exactly do you think you're doing? M: Well, I'm just about to sit down and enjoy some nice pufferfish. It's one of my favorite Japanese delicacies, but I haven't had it since I became the emperor of the Land of the Rising Sun! Val: That's because you're forbidden from eating it, sir. M: I'm forbidden?? Val: Yes, sir. As we both know, a pufferfish is poisonous, and if not prepared correctly, you could accidentally take a bite containing poison. M: But if I'm correct, you must obtain a license to handle pufferfish, so can't I trust anyo