執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月18日 | Words
“Hello, Triple A? My car broke down on the interstate and I’m stranded on the side of the road. Can you send a tow truck?” If you are stranded, it means you have no way to get home or get to your destination. For example, if your friend takes you to a party in his car...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月17日 | Pictures
The pistachio is a nut related to the cashew. Why are some of these pistachios red? They have been dyed red. Have you ever eaten red pistachios? Do you prefer them red or natural?...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月15日 | Phrases
“Oh no! Valentine’s Day is this Friday and I don’t have a date!” “Well, you had better hurry up and ask someone out!” Because Valentine’s Day is a romantic holiday, some people like to make sure they have a date every year on Valentine’s Day. To get a date, especially...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月14日 | TOEIC
Didn’t you hear the announce? The store is closing; we have to go check out. Find the mistake: A. Didn’t you B. the announce C. is closing D. go check out 「アナウンス聞こえなかったのか？店がもう閉まるから早く会計に行かなきゃ。」...
執筆者 Modern English | 2014年02月13日 | Trivia
Roses are the most common flower given on Valentine’s Day. They are almost always red or pink, sometimes with white or other light colors added. Valentine’s flowers could range from a single rose made of paper or plastic to a large, expensive bouquet. When you pay a...
