執筆者 Modern English | 2015年06月01日 | Pictures
Why are some hydrangeas blue and some pink? Aluminum in the soil turns the flowers blue, but when the pH is not acidic enough the plant can’t use the aluminum. Which color do you prefer?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月30日 | Phrases
“Yuck. Licorice is my least favorite jelly bean flavor.” Your favorite is the one you like most. Your least favorite is the opposite, the one you like least. Despite the use of the word “favorite”, it’s the one you dislike most....
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月29日 | TOEIC
“I’m sorry, but your insurance doesn’t ____ fire damage.” Fill in the blank. A. cover B. support C. apply D. pay 「申し訳ありませんがお客様の保険では火災損害は対象外です。」 Bのsupportでは保険が逆に火災のほうを支えているようにきこえるのでアウトです。Cは、前置詞のtoさえあれば使えますが、ここにはないので使えません。Dも同じく、pay...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月28日 | Trivia
Most American dogs don’t know how to “wait!” before they get their food, but a well-trained dog knows how to “stay!” even when her owner walks away. Other dog commands such as “sit”, “lie down” and...
執筆者 Modern English | 2015年05月27日 | Idioms
“I’ve read the explanation for this homework problem eight times but I just can’t wrap my head around it. Can you explain it more clearly?” In order to understand something difficult or complicated, you must “wrap your head around...
