TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

There were some minor setbacks, but ____ the project went very well. A. however B. overall C. considerately D. proportionately 空欄に入る単語はどれですか? 小さなトラブルはいくつかありましたが、全体的にこのプロジェクトは大成功でした。...

Trivia of the Week: Bear and Bull

The bear and the bull are animals used to symbolize the mood of the stock market. When it is a bull market, prices are going up and traders are optimistic. When it is a bear market, prices are falling and few people want to buy, which makes prices fall even further....

Idiom of the Week: Close at hand

Paul: Can’t you just leave your cell phone at home while we go out to the movies? I want to have a relaxing time with no intrusions. Martha: I know, but I feel insecure if I don’t keep it close at hand. What if I get an urgent message from my boss? If something is...

Word of the Week: Calf

A calf is a baby cow. But it can also be a baby moose, or a baby whale, elephant, or many other animals. Another thing that is called by this name is the big muscle in your lower leg....

Picture of the Week: Santa

Santa Claus lives at the North Pole. Near Christmas, you can see him at the shopping mall, asking children what they want for Christmas and posing for photos with them. He has a team of elves that build the toys for the children, and reindeer that pull his flying...