2020年8月17日 ~ Book6 Unit 28

＜今日の進捗＞
Book6 - 110(Give me an example of a sentence beginning with 'I could have sworn'.)

＜オリジナル回答＞
When are you bound to pay the rent for your house?

I’m bound to pay the rent for my house by the end of every month.

For what reason can people sometimes unite in opposition to their government?

People can sometimes unite in opposition to their government when it is going to increase taxes.

Why is it so important for a company to maintain a good cash flow?

It is so important for a company to maintain a good cash flow because otherwise it may go broke.

Why are urban areas more damaging to the environment than rural ones?

Urban areas are more damaging to the environment than rural ones because there are a lot of people, buildings and factories in urban areas.

How can urban life affect our health?

Urban life can affect our health by making us breathe polluted air.

How does the urban environment of Rome differ from that of New York?

The urban environment of Rome differs from that of New York in that Rome has a lot of historical sites but New York doesn’t.

Why shouldn’t we swear in front of children?

We shouldn’t swear in front of children because it affect them badly.

What do people swear when they’re getting married?

People swear undying love when they’re getting married.

Give me an example of a sentence beginning with ‘I could have sworn’.

I could have sworn that she was there.

＜単語・イディオム＞
be bound by an agreement :

契約、取り決めに拘束される

in opposition to :

～に反対して

dense fog :

濃霧

populated :

住民のいる

lean out of a window :

窓から体を乗り出す

lean a ladder against :

～に梯子を立てかける

lean on for :

～を求めて（人・事）に頼る

oath :

誓い、誓約

swear an oath :

宣誓する、誓う；悪口を言う

curse :

呪う、ののしる

I could have sworn that :

確か～のはずだが、てっきり～と思っていたんだが

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