2021年4月5日 ~ Book8 Lesson21

＜今日の進捗＞
Book8 - 84 (If your English book were dog-eared, what might it be a sign of?)

＜オリジナル回答＞
Why are some celebrities so tight-lipped about their private lives?

Some celebrities are so tight-lipped about their private lives because it makes them more fascinating.
【解説】
fascinatingの発音に注意しましょう。

In what situations could being tight-lipped be regarded as a positive feature of character?

Being tight-lipped could be regarded as a positive feature of character if you keep a promise not to reveal your friend’s secret.

Why do teenagers so easily become stary-eyed about celebrities?

Teenagers so easily become stary-eyed about celebrities because they are very attractive to teenagers.

Is it necessary for a politician to be thick-skinned to survive in the European Parliament? Why?

Yes, it’s necessary for a politician to be thick-skinned to survive in the European Parliament because otherwise they can’t remain in their position.
【解説】
Parliamentの発音に注意しましょう。

＜単語・イディオム＞
starry-eyed :

空想的な、理想に満ちた目つきの、非実際的な

dog-eared :

ページの隅の折れた

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