執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月11日 | Pictures
This is Mars, the red planet. It is the next farthest from the sun after Earth. It is named for the Roman god of war. In some ways, Mars is similar to Earth. Maybe someday we will be able to live on Mars....
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年11月09日 | Phrases
“Looking back at graduation, I’m thankful for all the opportunities I’ve had at this school.” November is a time to be thankful for the harvest and all the other good things in life. 「卒業する際に振り返ってみると、この学校がくれたたくさんの機会に感謝します。」...
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...
