執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月08日 | TOEIC
Criticize can be a valuable resource to increase customer satisfaction. Where is the mistake? A. Criticize B. valuable C. increase D. satisfaction 「批評もお客様満足度向上の為の貴重な情報資源になります。」 間違いはどこでしょうか？ 主語は名詞が基本ですが、ここでは動詞の「criticize」になっています。動詞でも形を変えれば名詞扱いができますが、「to...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月07日 | Trivia
“Dia de los Muertos” is Spanish for Day of the Dead. It is a Mexican holiday, but it is also celebrated around the world. On November 1 or 2, people gather to remember the dead, using sugar skulls, marigolds, and food and drink. Some share funny stories about their...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月06日 | Idioms
“I found a really good deal on a hotel for our trip this summer!” “Don’t you think you’re putting the cart before the horse? We haven’t even decided on dates yet.” Putting the cart before the horse is doing things in the wrong order, or focusing on a low priority task...
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...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月02日 | Phrases
“Ow!” “What is it?” “My leg fell asleep and now I’ve got pins and needles.” When blood returns to an area it can cause a painful prickling sensation. We compare this to being stuck with pins and needles. 「痛い！」 「どうした？」 「足がしびれて痛くなった。」...
