UNIT25
1. When you get English home work don’t delay doing it. It won’t get any easier.
2. Personally, when I do a good job I prefer a real reward like money, not praise.
3. Thoughtful presents are the ones that I really appreciate.
4. When I was accepted to the most prestigious university I knew I was doing something correctly.
5. You’re better off going during the week. It’s too crowded on weekends.

1. postpone
2. tangible
3. cherish
4. high class, on the right track
5. better off


UNIT26
1. The economic problems in Japan are well within the reach of the government, but they don’t seem to be doing anything about it.
2. NHK is looking after the English-speaking population group when they play “Full House” on Sundays.
3. The best way to increase sales of any product is to use creative advertising.
4. When I have a hangover, a cheeseburger and a coffee always gives me assistance.
5. I’m nervous about starting ballet. It seems a bit womanish.
6. Macho Man Randy Savage invented the expression, “Snap into a Slim Jim!”

1. Purview
2. demographic
3. boost sales
4. a boost
5. effeminate
6. coined the term

UNIT27
1. The characteristics of a good worker are loyalty, honesty, and the willingness to go above and beyond.
2. If you’re a shy person, the easiest way to make the change to the life of the party is to have about 10 drinks.
3. Some people hire private investigators to dig into the background of their new boyfriend or girlfriend. Amazing!
4. Tigers’ fans and Giants’ fans will never be friends, no matter how many similar interests they may have.
5. If you’re stuck for an idea on how to start a conversation, the weather is always a convenient subject.

1. traits
2. transition
3. delve
4. common ground
5. a ready topic


UNIT28
1. We have such a nice, wonderful, amazing teacher! He never makes us repeat our homework when we make a mistake.
2. If you’ve been friends with someone for a long time it’s difficult to see them in a new way, no matter how much they’ve changed.
3. I though I’d get at least $8000 for my watch, but I only got $10 because it wasn’t an authentic Rolex.
4. True baseball fans can recount the entire history of the rivalry between the Tigers and the Giants.
5. Most people can endure absolutely anything for shot at fame and fortune.

1. redo
2. a whole new light
3. a genuine
4. aficionados
5. put up with

UNIT29
1. The basic cause of the argument was simply a lack of communication.
2. The deadline to apply for the TOEIC test is getting closer.
3. With all the economic problems, an emerging dilemma is whether to hold onto shares or sell them off.
4. The only plan I have for my retirement years is to take up golfing.
5. Companies should realize that making workers do overtime is not a good idea in the long run, because all it does is drain them and reduce the quality of their work.
6. Just before an exam it’s almost impossible not to get worked up.

1. underlying
2. looming
3. looming
4. golden years
5. exhaust
6. on the eve of

UNIT30
1. My favorite Australian natural expression is “troth”.
2. Many people think that man walking on the moon is the biggest untruth ever.
3. In the near future I can see myself being deceived by a “grow your hair back instantly” scheme.
4. Once Akiyo saw the snacks, they were gone in an instant.
5. With the increasing amount of fast food restaurants in Japan, rising levels of obesity are an unpleasant situation that can’t be changed.

1. colloquialism
2. fallacy
3. swindled
4. split seconds
5. a fact of life