執筆者 Modern English | 2012年09月20日 | Trivia
The echidna and platypus are the only two mammals that lay eggs. They both live in Australia. They are called monotremes. The echidna is also called the spiny anteater. The platypus has webbed feet and its mouth looks like a duck’s beak. That’s why it is sometimes...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年09月19日 | Idioms
Lisa: Mommy, buy me this toy. Mother: No, honey, we can’t afford it this month. Why don’t you ask Santa for it? Lisa: I’ll tell Daddy who killed his tulips. Mother: That’s really hitting below the belt. In some kinds of fighting, there are rules about where you can...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年09月18日 | Words
Bob: I heard your daughter won the spelling bee. Ted: Yes, she’s very bright. “Bright” usually refers to something that emits light, such as the sun or a light bulb. But when a person is bright, it means that they are smart or clever. Animals can be bright too....
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年09月15日 | Phrases
Phil: You’ve been working for three hours. Come take a break with us. Steve: Okay. I guess I could use a breather. When we say we “could use” something, it means we would like it, although we may not actually really need it. After working for three hours, a break...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年09月14日 | TOEIC
I would be happy to babysit your son if I am not going on a trip with my friend that weekend. Where is the mistake? A. to babysit B. am not C. going on D. with my friend その週末友達と旅行の予定さえなかったら、喜んで子守りするんだけどねぇ… 実際旅行に行くので他のベビーシッターを探してくださいという意味です。「旅行に行かないのだったら」の部分は「if I...
