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...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年06月30日 | Phrases
“Don’t try this at home!” is something performers or announcers say when they show a trick that would be very dangerous if not performed by a professional. It is dangerous for children to attempt to recreate things they see on television, such as jumping off a tall...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年06月29日 | TOEIC
The new factory had a negative affect on the surrounding forest. 上の文のどこが間違っていますか？ A. factory B. negative C. affect D. surrounding...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年06月28日 | Trivia
June 28 is Paul Bunyan Day. Paul Bunyan is an American folk tale. He was a giant lumberjack. They say he created the Grand Canyon with his axe. That’s how big he was. His pet was a giant blue ox named Babe. He carved Babe from a mountain so he wouldn’t be lonely....
