Hiroshima University's English Podcast

＊今月第１週は「やさしい英語会話」をお届けします。 もうすぐ夏休み。海外での語学研修やホームステイを計画している学生さんも多いことでしょう。ホームステイはその国の文化を肌で体験できる貴重な機会なので、若いうちにぜひ体験することをお勧めします。 今回はホストファミリーとして留学生（an exchange student）を受け入れようとしている夫婦のお話です。妻が夫に、留学生を受け入れることを提案しますが、それはなぜでしょうか。そして夫は最初どのような反応を見せているでしょうか。 今回お借りした素材 写真：Openphoto.net Download MP3 （15:13　8.8MB　初級～中級）** Script *** (Slow speed) 03:00-04:53 (Natural speed) 11:00-12:40 Hosting an Exchange Student W: What do you think about having an exchange student, Jack? M: …What? W: Having an exchange student. On the radio the other day they were saying that an organization was looking for a host family. M: A host family?! Why would we want to have an exchange student? W: Well, the kids have all moved away, and I want something different. And we have a spare room, too. M: Hmm…can we choose the student? W: They said they were looking for a host family for 2 girls. And I think they'll give us a choice. M：What nationality are they? W: One's from Japan and the other's from Thailand. M: They have different culture