Write to the Point 18

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How are you? Any questions?

Chapter 18

~be (V)ing / be to (V)

~be (V)ing / be to (V)

One of the greatest pleasures of camping is eating under the stars.

~be (V)ing / be to (V)

If the subject is about a hobby or something fun, use a 動名詞。

~be (V)ing / be to (V)

If the subject is about a plan, purpose, etc., be to (V).

~be (V)ing / be to (V)

One of the greatest pleasures of Chikushigaoka is ________.

~be (V)ing / be to (V)

One of the best parts of traveling is _______.

~be (V)ing / be to (V)

One of the benifits of reading is learning new perspectives.

~be (V)ing / be to (V)

One of the greatest pleasures of ________ is ________.

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One of the greatest pleasures of ________ is ________.

The important thing is to (V)

The important thing is to (V)

The important thing is to keep trying.

The important thing is to (V)

The important thing is to sleep enough before tests.

The important thing is to (V)

The important thing is to stay positive in difficult times.

The important thing is to ______(V)

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The important thing is to (V)

It is ... (for A) to (V).

it は　「状況を示すit」

It is dangerous for a woman to walk alone at night in this town.

It is important for children to _____

It is impossible for Chikushigaoka students to ________

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It is ________ for A to (V)

It is... that S V.

It is a pity that you have no chance to see that movie.

It is a pity/shame that ______

It is fortunate that ______

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It is _____ that ______

It is taken for granted that clean water will always be available.

It is fortunate that...
It is a pity that...

fortunate - 形容詞
pity - 可算名詞

It is taken for granted that _________

Exercises A

1) My grandfather's hobby is to collect antiques.

1) My grandfather's hobby is collecting antiques.

現在行っていることだから to (V) ではなく動名詞。

2) All you have to do is waiting here.

2) All you have to do is (to) wait here.

類例として The best thing we can do is (to) (V). [私たちにできるのはせいぜい～だ」がある。

3) One of the most important purposes of learning a foreign language is communicate in that language.

3) One of the most important purposes of learning a foreign language is to communicate in that language.

purpose [目的]　は未来を示唆するので補語は to (V)となる。

4) It is impossible that you look after the child.

4) It is impossible for you to look after the child.

仮定を示して「人がVすることは不可能だ」は It is impossible for (人) to (V). で表す。

何かの事実に対する評価として「S　V　なんてあり得ない」という場合は、It is impossible that S V　とする。

5) It is important that she knows this fact.

5) It is important for her to know this fact.

5) It is important that she (should) know this fact.

Exercises A-2

「（これから）Vするのは重要だ」は２つの言い方が標準的。１つは It is important for ~ to (V). もう１つは It is important that S (should) 動詞の原形。後者は仮定法現在と呼ばれるもの。

1) Nowadays, it is not unusual for Japaense baseball players to play active roles in the major leagues.

2) It is a valuable experience to learn about foreign cultures when you are young.

3) In the Japanese business world, it is customary to exchange business cards with those you are meeting for the first time.

4) I think the most important purpose of this meeting is to discuss our plan for hte future.

5) It is a pity that many people still mistakenly believe that in order to become global citizens, they only have to speak English.