There was no word I didn't know in the lesson.What I learned is ・be ready for + noun ・be ready to + verbBoth of them are the idioms I had already known.

Turpan tramway under construction https://www.railwaygazette.com/projects-and-planning/turpan-tramway-under-construction/57053.articleThe city with about 600 thousands people are ready to build the tramway network. The reason why China tri…

X-15: The fastest manned rocket plane ever https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/x-15-rocket-aircraft/index.htmlThis is the first time I knew that there used to be a special aircraft which is an intermediate existence between a rocket and …

Did fish sauce in Vietnam come from Ancient Rome via the Silk Road? The similarities between nuoc mam and Roman garum https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/food-drink/article/3094604/did-fish-sauce-vietnam-come-ancient-rome-silk-roadIt's interest…

Traveling while Asian during the pandemic https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asian-travelers-pandemic/index.htmlIf you are Asian, and are bullied as virus carrier, you should say "Oh, you are afraid of such a small risk? At least in Ja…

I forgot posting here about what I learned in English class on July 16.・Vocabulary compost prune (verb) patio slug Patio is one of the hardest concept for Japanese to understand. That's because vast majority of them cannot afford to creat…

Mars is the latest arena in the US-China rivalry, with both countries launching probes this month https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/22/tech/china-us-nasa-mars-uae-intl-hnk-scn/index.htmlAs I said before, war in space can make space garbage i…

‘Spirit of the Silk Road’ on first Luoyang metro train https://www.railwaygazette.com/vehicles/spirit-of-the-silk-road-on-first-luoyang-metro-train/57026.articleIn China, it hasn't been popular for tourists to hop historic sites by urban r…

US accuses Russia of testing anti-satellite weapon in space https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3094465/us-accuses-russia-testing-anti-satellite-weaponWhile garbages in space are becoming an issue, it can generate …

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/07/business/australia-tidal-energy-gec-spc/index.htmlIt seems to be a good idea to make use of tide for generating electricity. But, engineers should pay attention to corrosion of metal caused by sea water. …

Racial discrimination may harm Black people's cognitive health, study finds https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/21/health/racism-cognitive-function-study-wellness/index.htmlIt's not specific phenomena to Black people. There are many youngsters…

Malaysia finds 1,800 tonnes of illegal toxic waste dumped at port https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/20/asia/malaysia-waste-dumping-intl-hnk-scli/index.htmlIn order to regulate illegal toxic waste, it must be important to punish criminals mor…

I went to Mino-Akasaka.Sta. IMG_5416 posted by (C)gozami Freight yardIMG_5417 posted by (C)gozami Station EntranceIMG_5418 posted by (C)gozami Timetable and Fare tableIMG_5420 posted by (C)gozami The train I've been onI walked along Seino …

San Diego BiLevel order to ‘make the decision to try transit an easy one’ https://www.railwaygazette.com/traction-and-rolling-stock/san-diego-bilevel-order-to-make-the-decision-to-try-transit-an-easy-one/56981.articleUnited States seems to…

Solar Orbiter mission shares closest images of the sun, reveals 'campfires' near its surface https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/16/world/solar-orbiter-first-closest-images-sun-campfires-scn-trnd/index.htmlIt's difficult for human beings to ge…

The Maldives is now open to all global tourists. Here's how they're doing it https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/maldives-reopens-tourism/index.htmlConsidering that many countries are resuming economic activities, I take it for granted …

Foothill Gold Line extension construction begins https://www.railwaygazette.com/projects-and-planning/foothill-gold-line-extension-construction-begins/56943.articleLos Angeles has been famous as the city where public transportation is so p…

www.scmp.comI've heard that this plan included "Clearing Great Fire Wall" to provide free internet service. But, when we consider that Beijingsensorship strictly strengthens its censorship against anti-government movement and tries to inst…

The world's best vineyards for 2020 revealed https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/world-best-vineyards-2020/index.htmlAs far as I read the article, I felt that wine itself is not the only factor that raises the rank of vineyard. Foods, b…

Dubai Route 2020 metro extension inaugurated https://www.railwaygazette.com/projects-and-planning/dubai-route-2020-metro-extension-inaugurated/56924.articleI wonder how they can convert energy from train's braking energy to electric power …

Have you visited these UNESCO sites? Some say aliens have https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/unesco-sites-alien-theory/index.htmlAs the archeologist on the article blames, it would not be scientific to assume that huge masterpieces mus…

・Vocabulary mains jam up・Grammar get + (Objective) + past participleThis grammar is what I learned more than 15 years ago, but it's difficult to use in verbal communication. When it comes to vocabulary above, I've never heard. But, there…

2011年に養老鉄道を利用した際、美濃津屋駅～養老駅である側線を見つけたが、その手がかりが一切見つからなかった。 そこで、空中写真を用いてその歴史を調べてみた。 When I used train on Yourou Line in 2011, I found a siding track between Mino-Tsuya…

Indigenous trackers are teaching scientists about wildlife https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/09/africa/louis-liebenberg-c2e-spc-int/index.htmlWhen outsiders try to do something, it's difficult to benefit indigenous people. It's shown by the …

Dutch police raid reveals soundproof ‘torture chamber’, complete with dentist chair https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3092256/dutch-police-raid-reveals-soundproof-torture-chamber-completePorts for freight use are often the pla…

What it's like to visit a country that doesn't officially exist https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/visit-country-that-doesnt-exist/index.htmlTo be independent, there are many hurdles to overcome. But, in many cases, it won't be better …

China is storing an epic amount of oil at sea. Here's why https://edition.cnn.com/2020/07/01/investing/oil-prices-china-imports/index.htmlIt's important for saving money to buy something a lot when its price is at bottom, except for someth…

What I learned are listed below ・meaning of tinted window, overheard, plummer, gerundWhen it comes to noun, verb, adverb, adjective, I can remember easily. But, gerund is used so rarely that I couldn't memorize easily. (Of course, I know …

www.scmp.comSo far, it would be difficult for authorities to make use of DNA collection. But, if we can create genetically operated virus or chemical substance which only works for the specific person, those who were arrested can be killed…

Changsha opens two more lines https://www.railwaygazette.com/changsha-opens-two-more-lines/56845.articleTotal length of Changsha Metro overtook that of Osaka Municipal Subway, the second largest subway network in Japan. But, if we include …