Phrases & Idioms
What does “Go ahead" mean here?
“Please continue.” / “Go on.”
Define available (work context).
available = free / reachable / able to meet or respond
Identify the tense: have been going.
Present perfect continuous
Bonus Point
100
本当に落ち込んでいます。
“I’m really discouraged.”
What does “be around” mean in “you’re never around”?
“Be present / be available nearby.”
Define supplies (in this context).
supplies = materials/items needed for work or production
This negative adverb means "not at any time" and is used in "He ___ arrives on time"
never
What is Bill’s main feeling? (one word)
discouraged / frustrated / stressed
「生産が1週間遅れています。」
“We are a week behind in production.”
What does “catch up” mean here?
“Recover the delay / get back on schedule.”
Define swamped.
swamped = overwhelmed with too much work
Rewrite in simple past: I have tried to find you lately.
“I tried to find you recently.” / “I looked for you recently.”
Why is Bill worried about production? (one detail)
Production is late; supplies arrive late (either detail)
資材が時間どおりに届いていません。」
“Our supplies are not coming in on time.”
What does “see about (getting…)” mean?
“Check/arrange/try to get (something).”
Define discouraged.
discouraged = demotivated; less confident; down
What does anymore usually mean in negatives
anymore = “no longer” (in negative sentence
What does Bill want from Dave? (one thing)
He wants extra help / support / to talk to Dave
「仕事に追われていて、遅れを取り戻せません。」
“I feel swamped and unable to catch up.”
What does “cut off from support” mean?
“Feel isolated / feel you have no help or backing.”
Define rapport
rapport = a good trusting relationship
Bonus Point
500
Name one listening problem situation from the reading (e.g., conflict).
conflict / emotional people / criticism / discipline / anxious / fearful / angry (any one)
私からのサポートがなくて孤立していると感じているようだね。」
“Seems that you feel cut off from any support from me.”