執筆者 Modern English | 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？...
執筆者 Modern English | 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...
執筆者 Modern English | 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...
執筆者 Modern English | 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,...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年07月02日 | Pictures
A zeppelin flies because it is full of a gas that is lighter than air. The first zeppelin flew on July 2, 1900. What is the difference between a zeppelin and a blimp? A zeppelin has rigid “bones” but a blimp does not. A blimp is more like a balloon. The most famous...
