執筆者 Modern English | 2012年07月23日 | Pictures
The Everglades is a huge wetland in Florida. Although it is often flooded in the wet season, lightning causes fires in the dry season. This cycle is natural. But human activities threaten the Everglades. Pollution is one problem. Another is new species of plants and...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年07月09日 | Pictures
What do you need for a tropical vacation? All you really need is a beach with palm trees. In the U.S., Florida and Hawaii are good places for a tropical get-away. Palm trees can be found all over Florida, but the best scenery is in the south. ヤシの木...
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25日 | Pictures
This is one sign you will not see in Australia. It is a picture of a child on a sled and it either tells people not to sled in this area, or tells drivers to look out for people sledding in this area. The vast majority of land in Australia sees no snow, therefore...
執筆者 Modern English | 2012年06月18日 | Pictures
In some remote areas of Australia, it is a long way between service stations or towns. Motorists are warned to make sure they have a full tank of petrol, to fill up whenever the opportunity arises, to travel with a supply of water and to inform other people of their...
