執筆者 Modern English | 2012年07月04日 | Idioms
Dr. Jones: You should really think about toning down your workouts, Mr. Laurence. You’re not as young as you used to be. Mr. Laurence: Nonsense! I’m as fit as a fiddle! A fiddle is a stringed instrument like a violin. It is not really any healthier than any other...
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...
