執筆者 Modern English | 2013年12月03日 | Words
A ski lift is a little bit like an escalator with chairs. Skiers cannot stand on an escalator wearing their skis, but they can sit with their feet dangling and be carried up the mountain to ski down again. It is notoriously tricky to get off a ski lift....
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月26日 | Words
One image of fall in Japan is roasting sweet potatoes in a bonfire of fallen leaves. Sweet potatoes are eaten in many countries around the world. In some places they are called yams. They come in different colors, such as orange, white, and red....
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月19日 | Words
“Watching your child leave for college is bittersweet.” “Bittersweet” describes something that is both happy and sad. When children leave for college, parents are happy that they have grown and succeeded at school, but sad that they are leaving....
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月12日 | Words
The cashew is a curved nut. It originally came from Brazil. The cashew nut is actually a seed inside the part that hangs down from the “cashew apple”. It looks very different from other nuts!...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月05日 | Words
“Are you ready to go hiking?” “Yes, I have my lunch, water, map and compass!” A compass tells you which direction is north. It can help you walk in a straight line, or stop you from going in circles if you get lost. Another tool that helps you draw perfect circles is...
