執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月23日 | Trivia
The Hokey Pokey is a silly dance. To do this dance, just make a circle with your friends and follow the instructions: You put your right hand in You put your right hand out You put your right hand in And you shake it all about You do the Hokey Pokey and you turn...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月22日 | Idioms
“Now be on your best behavior while we’re gone. No monkey business!” “Monkey business” is trouble. Shenanigans. Mischief. It is usually caused by children or irresponsible teenagers, but also by irresponsible adults. It sounds like maybe monkeys cause trouble for pay,...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月21日 | Words
“If you have pets or small children, it’s best to choose non-poisonous houseplants.” A houseplant is just a plant that you keep in a pot in your house. They need light and water, so leave them in an appropriate place and remember to give them water. Some beautiful...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月20日 | Pictures
Popcorn explodes when pressure builds up inside. It is a popular snack for watching movies. Popcorn itself is pretty healthy, but sometimes the toppings are not....
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年01月18日 | Phrases
“I like to dress up my dog in cute costumes, but he always tries to take them off.” “I hate getting dressed up for these formal parties.” Dressing up can mean wearing a costume, such as a Halloween costume, or just wearing fancy clothes, for example, to go to a formal...
