2021年2月12日 ~ Book8 Lesson7

＜今日の進捗＞
Book8 - 27 (What do you think should be done to prevent factory workers getting stale?)

＜オリジナル回答＞
What’s the best way to cut down on the number of snacks you eat during a day?

The best way to cut down on the number of snacks you eat during a day is going to bed.

Why do the rulers of some countries lead extremely expensive lives, while their countrymen face starvation?

The rulers of some countries lead extremely expensive lives, while their countrymen face starvation because they don’t pay attention to other people’s lives.

Why do some women like pigging-out on chocolate when they’re depressed?

Some women like pigging-out on chocolate when they’re depressed because it could alleviate their depression.

Why do children pick at dinner, but pig out in sweets?

Children pick at dinner, but pig out in sweets because they have a sweet tooth.

Do you think that many people treat Christmas as an excuse for gluttony? Why?

Yes, I think that many people treat Christmas as an excuse for gluttony because Christmas party is an annual event where they can go crazy.

What’s the difference between glutton and a gourmet?

The difference between a glutton and a gourmet is that a glutton is an excessively greedy eater while a gourmet is a person who enjoys choosing and eating good food.

Why do you think food in commercials seems more mouth-watering than in real life?

I think food in commercials seems more mouth-watering than in real life because otherwise it can’t sell well.

What do we mean by a stale joke?

By a stale joke we mean a joke which is no longer new and interesting.

What do you think should be done to prevent factory workers from getting stale?

I think regular breaks should be introduced to prevent factory workers from getting stale.

＜単語・イディオム＞
pig out on :

～をがつがつ食う、バカ食いする

obesity : （

病的な）肥満、太りすぎ

pick at :

～の不平を言う、～の悪口を言う

mouth-watering :

よだれの出そうな、うまそうな、食欲をそそる

glutton :

大食漢、大食い、暴食家

gluttony :

大食、暴飲暴食

devour :

（人が）がつがつ食う

stodgy :

（食べ物が）こってりした、胃にもたれる

stale :

（しゃれ・冗談などが）陳腐な、使い古された、（食べ物が）新鮮でない、古くなった、（仕事などに）飽きた、マンネリになった

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