執筆者 Modern English | 2013年05月24日 | TOEIC
This research was conduct by the top scientists in the field. Where is the mistake? A. This research B. was conduct C. the top scientists D. in the field この研究は分野のトップの科学者によって行われた。 この文は受け身になっていますが、動詞に「ed」がないです。正しくは「was conducted」です。よって正解はＢです。 Do more TOEIC practice...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年05月23日 | Trivia
Have you seen an American, British, or Australian ambulance? You might notice that the word “ambulance” is written backwards on the front. Why is that? Ambulances must drive quickly, and everyone knows to stay out of their way. If you are driving and you see an...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年05月22日 | Idioms
“Let’s put ribbon here and paper hearts there. Mom will love this Mother’s Day card!” “No, I want to put the paper hearts over here.” “I know what to do. Give it to me!” “Now look! You ripped it!” When several people have different ideas of how to do something, they...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年05月21日 | Words
Braille is a writing system that lets blind people read. It is made using raised dots that you can feel with your fingers. You might see Braille on signs to help people navigate. Other things are written in Braille too, like books. Japanese and English have different...
執筆者 Modern English | 2013年05月20日 | Pictures
Last week was Mother’s Day. Many mothers get a card, flowers, or a nice dinner on this day. Did you do anything to celebrate Mother’s Day? Did you give your mother something? If you are a mother, did your children give you something?...
