Phrase of the Week: Dead End

執筆者 | 2012年07月07日 | Phrases

“I was sure this was the right road, but I don’t see the Johnsons’ house.” “Maybe it’s further down.” “No, it’s a dead end. We’ll have to turn around.” A dead end is a road that stops. You cannot go straight, you cannot turn right, and you cannot turn left. You have...

TOEIC Practice Question of the Week

執筆者 | 2012年07月06日 | TOEIC

Sally waited by the phone all evening but Bob never calls. Where is the mistake? A. waited B. by the phone C. all evening D. never calls サリーは電話のとなりで一晩中待っていたがボブは電話してこなかった。 間違いはどこですか？...

Trivia of the Week: How to write a postcard

執筆者 | 2012年07月05日 | Trivia

Picture postcards are sold in all kinds of vacation destinations. They usually have pictures of the area or its attractions and sometimes bear slogans like “Wish you were here.” These are for sending to your friends or family while you are on vacation. Of course, you...

Idiom of the Week: Fit as a Fiddle

執筆者 | 2012年07月04日 | Idioms

Dr. Jones: You should really think about toning down your workouts, Mr. Laurence. You’re not as young as you used to be. Mr. Laurence: Nonsense! I’m as fit as a fiddle! A fiddle is a stringed instrument like a violin. It is not really any healthier than any other...

Word of the Week: Lapdog

執筆者 | 2012年07月03日 | Words

A lapdog is a cute little dog that fits on a person’s lap. Unlike working dogs or hunting dogs, lapdogs were bred to be companions to people. They are popular today because they take up less space in small apartments. Some breeds of lapdog are the Chihuahua, the pug,...