Notes:
make bad use of 悪用する
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We can come and go between European countries without showing our passport. I found that out when I went to Europe last September. That’s convenient for tourists. But after I came back, France had several terrible terrorist attacks, so this has become a big topic of conversation. Is it good that everyone can move so freely? Unfortunately, there are people who make bad use of this system, so I think that we need to show our passport when we go between countries in Europe. Besides, if I stay as a tourist, I want to get a stamp from each country in my passport. It will become a good memory of my trip.  (written by a reader, revised by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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Notes:
mud pie 泥まんじゅう;
whipped cream 泡立てクリーム;
clam chowder ハマグリ入りのチャウダー

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Nagoya is known for its chicken and miso dishes. Kyoto is known for its tofu. In Japan, each region has its own special food. What about in the U.S.? Each state is known for something, too. Alabama is known for fried green tomatoes. Illinois is known for Chicago-style pizza. Maine has fresh lobster. If you like chocolate, Mississippi has great mud pie (chocolate pie with whipped cream). Nebraska is one of the best places to eat steak. Virginia is the home of ham, and Wisconsin is known for its cheese. Boston, Massachusetts, is known for its clam chowder. Wherever you go, there is something good to eat. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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