Lesson 1 オクトーバーフェスト Practice
Part 1: Choosing the grammar form
Q1
地元チームの優勝パレード 、駅前の通りは見物客でごった返している。
Related grammar point 2 ビールの本場とあって
地元チームの優勝パレードとあって、駅前の通りは見物客でごった返している。
Because it was the championship parade of the local team, the street in front of the station was packed with onlookers.
1とあって ✓
Correct. 「とあって」 means "because it is a special ~," here the special occasion of the local team's championship parade, which led to the crowded street. This matches grammar point ② of this lesson.
2にもかかわらず
「にもかかわらず」 = "even though ~; in spite of ~." It is the opposite of the cause-and-effect relationship in this sentence, where the crowd exists because of the parade.
3に至るまで
「に至るまで」 = "all the way to ~." It expresses a range extending to some point, which does not fit the context of this sentence.
4のあげく
「のあげく」 = "after ~ (with a bad result)." It normally follows a verb describing a long, troublesome process, so attaching it directly to a noun like this is unnatural, and the meaning does not fit either.
Q2
今年は雨が少なく、例年 暑さが厳しい。
Related grammar point 4 例年にもまして
今年は雨が少なく、例年にもまして暑さが厳しい。
This year there has been little rain, and the heat is even harsher than in a usual year.
1を皮切りに
「を皮切りに」 = "starting with ~." It expresses similar things happening one after another, which does not fit this sentence's comparison of degree.
2に至るまで
「に至るまで」 = "all the way to ~." It expresses a range, not a comparison.
3ならでは
「ならでは」 = "unique to ~." It does not fit the comparison "hotter than usual."
4にもまして ✓
Correct. 「にもまして」 means "even more than ~." This matches grammar point ④ of this lesson.
Q3
そのドラマは3年間 放送された。
そのドラマは3年間にわたって放送された。
That TV drama was broadcast for three years.
1からして
「からして」 = "judging from ~ (as an example)." It does not express a time span such as "for three years."
2を皮切りに
「を皮切りに」 = "starting with ~." It means that other things follow one after another from a starting point, which does not fit "was broadcast for three years."
3に至って
「に至って」 = "when it came to ~ (a certain stage)." It usually expresses reaching an extreme stage and is not used for a simple time span.
4にわたって ✓
Correct. 「にわたって」 means "over (a period of time or a range)," and 「3年間にわたって」 = "over three years." This is a related expression learned at the N2 level and is not covered in this lesson, so you can find it by elimination.
Q4
最近の100円ショップは、お菓子やジュースはもちろん、家具や工具 生活に必要なものは、ほとんどそろっている。
Related grammar point 5 小さな子どもに至るまで
最近の100円ショップは、お菓子やジュースはもちろん、家具や工具に至るまで生活に必要なものは、ほとんどそろっている。
Today's 100-yen shops stock almost every daily necessity, from snacks and drinks all the way to furniture and tools.
1に至るまで ✓
Correct. 「に至るまで」 means "all the way to ~" and stresses a wide range: from snacks and drinks all the way to furniture and tools, daily necessities are nearly all available. This matches grammar point ⑤ of this lesson.
2とあって
「とあって」 = "because it is a special ~." It does not fit a sentence that lists the range of goods.
3にもまして
「にもまして」 = "even more than ~." It is a comparison, which does not fit this sentence.
4ならではの
「ならではの」 = "unique to ~." It does not fit the context of a wide product range, and it should also be followed by a noun, not a clause.
Q5
石田さんのお宅、玄関の造り 普通の家とは全然違うね。
Related grammar point 6 雰囲気からして
石田さんのお宅、玄関の造りからして普通の家とは全然違うね。
The way the entrance of the Ishidas' house is built, for one, is completely different from an ordinary home.
1に至って
「に至って」 = "when it came to ~ (a stage)." It does not fit the context of "citing one example to show that the whole is different."
2ならでは
「ならでは」 = "unique to ~." It is normally followed by a noun, so following it directly with the clause 「普通の家とは全然違う」 is unnatural.
3とあって
「とあって」 = "because it is a special ~." It does not express "citing an example."
4からして ✓
Correct. 「からして」 means "taking ~ as an example, the whole is ~." This matches grammar point ⑥ of this lesson.
Q6
合格したのに、手続きを忘れていた。事ここ 、もうどうすることもできない。
Related grammar point 5 小さな子どもに至るまで
合格したのに、手続きを忘れていた。事ここに至っては、もうどうすることもできない。
He passed the exam but forgot to complete the procedures. Things having come to this, there is nothing that can be done now.
1に至っても
「に至っても」 = "even when it comes to ~." It does not fit the tone of "it has come to this and cannot be undone."
2に至るまで
「に至るまで」 = "all the way to ~." It expresses a range and is not used in the fixed expression "it has come to this."
3に至る
「に至る」 is the dictionary form; in this sentence it would have to link 「事ここ」 to the comma-separated clause 「もう〜できない」, but 「事ここに至る」 does not connect to the following clause this way. The fixed expression for "things having come to this (stage), nothing can be done" is 「事ここに至っては」.
4に至っては ✓
Correct. 「事ここに至っては」 is a fixed expression meaning "things having come to this," a related use of 「に至る」 from grammar point ⑤ of this lesson.
Q7
満開の桜の下、花見客のにぎわいは、日本の春 の光景と言えよう。
Related grammar point 3 バイエルン地方ならではのダンス
満開の桜の下、花見客のにぎわいは、日本の春ならではの光景と言えよう。
Crowds of people enjoying the cherry blossoms beneath the trees in full bloom could be called a scene unique to spring in Japan.
1だらけ
「だらけ」 = "full of ~ (something negative)." It does not fit the context or the emotional tone of this sentence.
2だけあって
「だけあって」 = "as you'd expect of ~." It is generally used to explain that something is natural given some ability or achievement, which does not fit the context of "a unique scene."
3ならでは ✓
Correct. 「ならでは」 means "unique to ~." This matches grammar point ③ of this lesson.
4向け
「向け」 = "aimed at ~ (a group of people)." It has nothing to do with the context of this sentence.
Part 2: Building sentences
Put the 4 options into slots 1–4 in order, then pick the one that lands in the ★ slot.
Q1
石油は燃料としてはもちろん12★4さまざまな形で使われている。
Related grammar point 5 小さな子どもに至るまで
石油は燃料としてはもちろん1衣類や化粧品2に至るまで3★我々の4生活にさまざまな形で使われている。
Order: 1 → 4 → 2 → 3 ★ = option 2
Petroleum is used in a variety of forms, not only as fuel but all the way down to clothing and cosmetics, in every aspect of our lives.
How the sentence is built
First fix 「衣類や化粧品に至るまで」 (all the way to clothes and cosmetics) as the latter half of the "~はもちろん、~に至るまで" pattern, which extends the range through examples. Then add 「我々の」, and finally 「生活に」 followed by 「さまざまな形で使われている」 to close the sentence. This corresponds to grammar point ⑤ 「に至るまで」 of this lesson.
Q2
話題の12★4での公演が予定されている。
Related grammar point 1 「樽開け」を皮切りに
話題の1ミュージカルは2東京3★を皮切りとして4日本全国での公演が予定されている。
Order: 2 → 3 → 4 → 1 ★ = option 4
The much-talked-about musical is scheduled to be performed throughout Japan, starting with Tokyo.
How the sentence is built
First settle the subject 「ミュージカルは」, then add the starting point 「東京を皮切りとして」 (starting with Tokyo), and finally the extended range 「日本全国」 followed by 「での公演が予定されている」. This corresponds to 「を皮切りとして」, a variant of grammar point ① 「を皮切りに」 of this lesson.
Q3
オリンピックの代表12★4練習に励んでいる。
Related grammar point 4 例年にもまして
オリンピックの代表1に決まった2田中選手は3★以前4にもまして練習に励んでいる。
Order: 1 → 4 → 3 → 2 ★ = option 3
Tanaka, who has been selected as an Olympic representative, is training even harder than before.
How the sentence is built
First, 「に決まった」 follows and modifies 「オリンピックの代表」, forming 「オリンピックの代表に決まった」. Next comes the subject 「田中選手は」. Finally the comparative adverbial 「以前にもまして」 (even more than before) is added, followed by 「練習に励んでいる」. This corresponds to grammar point ④ 「にもまして」 of this lesson.
Part 3: Grammar in a passage
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Related grammar point 2 ビールの本場とあって
1とあって ✓
Correct. 「とあって」 means "because it is a special ~," here the fact that it is the largest event in the industry. This matches grammar point ② of this lesson.
2とともに
「とともに」 = "together with ~; along with ~." It does not fit the cause-and-effect context.
3につれて
「につれて」 = "as ~ progresses." It is used for gradual change, which does not fit a sentence stating an objective reason.
4にしたがい
「にしたがい」 = "as ~ proceeds." It likewise does not express a reason.
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Related grammar point 1 「樽開け」を皮切りに
1に限り
「に限り」 = "only for ~." It does not fit the context of "from this show through to the end of the year."
2を皮切りに ✓
Correct. 「を皮切りに」 means "starting with ~" and matches grammar point ① of this lesson.
3にしたがって
「にしたがって」 = "as ~ proceeds." It does not express "starting from this and continuing one after another."
4だけに
「だけに」 = "precisely because ~." It does not fit the context of this sentence.
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Related grammar point 5 小さな子どもに至るまで
1に至るまで ✓
Correct. 「に至るまで」 means "all the way to ~" and expresses a wide range from one end to the other: from cosplayers in outlandish costumes to elderly people leading their grandchildren by the hand. This matches grammar point ⑤ of this lesson.
2のために
「のために」 = "for the sake of ~." It does not fit the context of listing the range of visitors.
3にもまして
「にもまして」 = "even more than ~." It is a comparison, not a way to list a range.
4さえ
「さえ」 = "even ~." It usually marks an extreme example and is not suitable for the "wide range" context here.
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Related grammar point 3 バイエルン地方ならではのダンス
1とあって
「とあって」 = "because it is a special ~." It does not fit the context of emphasizing that this event is unique to Japan.
2ばかりか
「ばかりか」 = "not only ~ but also." It does not match the meaning of the passage.
3に至った
「に至った」 = "came to ~ (a stage)." It does not fit the context of this sentence.
4ならでは ✓
Correct. 「ならでは」 means "unique to ~." This matches grammar point ③ of this lesson.
Show the passage with answers and translation
This game show is one of the industry's largest events, so many game enthusiasts also come from overseas. Starting with this show, which begins on September 20, game companies will plunge into the year-end sales season that continues through December.
On the first day, the business day, people from the industry flock in. The venue is also lively on the public days that start the next day. All kinds of people come, from cosplayers in outlandish costumes to elderly people leading their grandchildren by the hand.
This event, unique to Japan, a great power in gaming, also has carefully thought-out venue facilities and services, so you never get bored.
Part 4: Listening
Listen first, then tap an option. The transcript and explanation appear after you answer.
Listen first, then choose answers question by question. After answering, open the transcript to replay each line.
テレビの番組でリポーターが話しています。
Q1
問 どうして隅田川の花火大会を見に行く人が多いと言っていますか。
1テレビで見られるから
2250年以上続いているから ✓
3浴衣を着ている人が多いから
4船に乗れるから
Why is it said that many people go to the Sumida River fireworks festival?
In the report, M says 「250年以上の歴史がある花火大会とあって、多くの見物客でにぎわっています」, meaning that the fireworks festival has drawn large crowds because it has a long history of more than 250 years. 3 「浴衣を着ている人が多いから」 confuses "people in yukata stand out" with "the reason for the crowd"; the many yukata merely describe the scene and do not explain why there are so many people. 1 「テレビで見られるから」 and 4 「船に乗れるから」 are not reasons mentioned in the original. → 250年以上続いているから. The answer is 2.
Grammar in this question
〜とあって:Because it is a special ~ (grammar point ② of this lesson). 「250年以上の歴史がある花火大会とあって」 = because it is a fireworks festival with a history of more than 250 years.
Key vocabulary
見物客(けんぶつきゃく) spectators, sightseers
にぎわう to be lively, to be crowded
Q2
問 女の人は今、どこにいますか。
1自宅 ✓
2テレビ局
3花火大会の会場
4船の中
Where is the woman now?
In the conversation, M1 is the reporter covering the event live from the Sumida River venue, while F and M2 are chatting at home as they watch this TV program. M2 says 「のんびりうちでビール飲みながら、テレビで見るのが一番だよ」, and F wants to go see it live but is put off by M2 with 「来年な」, which shows that the two of them are now watching TV in their own home, not at the venue. → 自宅. The answer is 1.
Grammar in this question
〜ならではの:Unique to ~ (grammar point ③ of this lesson). 「我が家ならではの花火見物」 = a way of watching fireworks that is unique to one's own home.
Key vocabulary
見受けられる can be seen, is to be found
Transcript
M 今晩は。今年も花火のシーズンになりました。この番組でも東京を皮切りに新潟、秋田に至るまで東日本の花火大会を追いかけて参ります。
Good evening. It's fireworks season again this year. Starting in Tokyo, this program will also follow the fireworks festivals of eastern Japan all the way to Niigata and Akita.
M さて、私は今、東京隅田川の会場におります。今日は、250年以上の歴史がある花火大会とあって、多くの見物客でにぎわっています。
Now, I am at the venue on the Sumida River in Tokyo. Today's fireworks festival has a history of more than 250 years, so it has drawn many spectators and the place is lively.
M 今年は例年にもまして浴衣を着た人が目立ちますね。また、船に乗って、花火見物をする人も多く見受けられます。
More people than usual are standing out in yukata this year. Also, quite a few people can be seen watching the fireworks from boats.
F 花火に浴衣か。いいなあ、船から見る花火。一回は見てみたいな。
Fireworks and yukata, huh. How nice, watching fireworks from a boat. I'd love to see that at least once.
M のんびりうちでビール飲みながら、テレビで見るのが一番だよ。これが我が家ならではの花火見物だよ。
Relaxing at home with a beer and watching on TV is the best. This is the fireworks-watching style that's unique to our family.
F え〜。やっぱり生で見たいよ。会場で見ようよ。
Aww. I still want to see them live. Let's go see them at the venue.
M 来年な。混んでなかったらな。
Next year. If it isn't crowded.
F 混んでない花火大会なんてあるわけないじゃない。
As if there's any fireworks festival that isn't crowded!