Let's Tic Talk 1

LET’S
TIK TALK
Credits
The stories in this book have been adapted from the following material:
Breaking News English, January 23,2023; Family Doctor Org., June 2023;
Breaking News English, October 13, 2022; Harvard Education News, October
4, 2022; Breaking News English, December 2, 2022; NPR Organization,
December 7, 2022 Breaking News English, February 21, 2022; Healthline.com,
February 21, 2022; ESL Conversation Topics, May 8, 2023; Eating Well.com,
September 3, 2023; ESL Conversation Topics, August 1, 2013; Breaking News
English, April 5, 2022; Edition.CNN.com, April 1, 2023; Breaking News
English, April 6, 2023; ESL Conversation Topics, July 15, 2013; Time
Magazine, March 15, 2023; ESL Conversation Topics, May 13, 2023; BBC
News, October 23, 2022; Breaking News English, October 27, 2022; LinkedIn,
September 30, 2020; Breaking News English, July 19, 2010; Breaking News
English, June 23, 2021; Reuters, June 3, 2019; ESL Conversation Topics, May
24, 2023; New York Times, June 23,2021; ESL Conversation Topics, February
5, 2020; Breaking News English, July 7, 2022; ESL Conversation Topics,
August 7, 2023; Breaking News English, February 11, 2018; ESL Conversation
Topics, July 18, 2023.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE Page No.
Lesson 1: Children’s Chores 1-3

Lesson 2: Brainpower 4-6
Lesson 3: Morning Coffee 7-9
Lesson 4: City or Country Life 10-12
Lesson 5: Stay Hydrated 13-15
Lesson 6: Pet Dogs at Work 16-18
Lesson 7: Online and Traditional Shopping 19-21
Lesson 8: Late-night Eating 22-24
Lesson 9: World’s Oldest Creature 25-27
Lesson 10: Face Masks During Pandemic 28-30
Lesson 11: Do Not Use English! 31-33
Lesson 12: Eat In or Eat Out 34-36
Lesson 13: World’s Best Airport 37-39
Lesson 14: Anti-cheating Examination Hats 40-42
Lesson 15: Mc Donald’s 43-45
Lesson 16: Billionaire Yet Simple 46-48
Lesson 17: Night Golf in South Korea 49-51
Lesson 18: Designer Uniform 52-54
Lesson 19: Superfoods 55-57
Lesson 20: Rusty Eiffel Tower 58-60
Lesson 21: High Heels at Work 61-63
Lesson 1
VOCABULARY ENRICHMENT
chores (noun): tasks or works that need to be done regularly
• The children have to do their chores before they go out to play.
conclude (verb): to make an opinion

• The doctors conclude that smoking is dangerous.
organizing (verb): doing or arranging something

• My mother is organizing coffee and sandwiches for visitors.
deciding
• (verb): choosing (something) after careful thought
• She talked to her mother before deciding what to do.
•
appreciate (verb): to understand the worth or importance
• Living in the country has taught me to appreciate nature.
Children’s Chores
Children learns a lot by doing
household chores. Researchers
conclude that children who do
household chores have a better life
later on. The skills they learn can
be used in their adult lives, such as meal preparation, cleaning,
organizing, and gardening. However, parents often have a difficult
decision to make when deciding whether or not to let their
children do household chores. They want their children to appreciate
the value of hard work, but they also want their children to enjoy
childhood.
1
Answer true or false to the following statements based on the article.
1. Studies show household chores are bad for children. T/F

2. Researchers concluded that kids who had chores had better life later
on. T/F
3. Household chores include going to the park and shopping mall. T/F
4. Parents cannot decide if they should really give their kids chores. T/F
5. Children can apply their household chores skills in their adult lives.
T/F
CONVERSATION QUESTIONS
1. Did you do chores when you were a child?
2. Should children be made to do household chores?
3. How old do you think children should be before they should start doing
chores?
4. What can the negative effects be of children doing chores?
5. What type of chores do you think are best for children to do?
6. Can you name some chores that need to be done every day?
7. Do you think children should gradually do more chores as they get
older?
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SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.
1. clean A. abilities
2. gardening B. father and mother
3. appreciate C. tidy
4. skills D. cherish
5. parents E. planting
Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
abilities planting cherish tidy father and mother
1. My grandmother enjoyed ____________ and growing her own fruit

and vegetables.
2. Children need to ____________ their rooms before going out.
3. He is proud of his math ______________.
4. My ___________________ have always been wonderful parents to
me.
5. She will __________________ the memory of her visit in Japan.
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Lesson 2
cognitive (noun): the ability to clearly think, learn, and remember
• As children grow older, their cognitive processes become sharper.
speed (noun): a measurement of how fast it happens or moves

• The car travels at a very slow speed.
•
declines (verb): becomes less or worse
• The number of animals in the zoo suddenly declines.
respond (verb): say something in reply

• The teacher asked the child’s name, but she did not respond.
•
mistakes (noun): an action or an opinion that is not correct
• She made some spelling mistakes.
Brainpower
Many people believe that brains
start to slow down in their late
20s. However, a study suggests
that cognitive skills remain
powerful at sixty. The mental
processing speed increases in people in their 20s and remains high until
60 but declines after. So, people in their 40s and 50s are not mentally
slower than younger adults. They just take a little longer to make
decisions or respond to questions because they are more careful not to
make mistakes.
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H
1. Cognitive skills are still powerful at the age of seventy. T / F
2. People become careless in making decisions when a they grow older.
T/F
3. Mental processing speed declines after sixty. T / F
4. People in their 40s and 50s are mentally slower than younger adults.
T/F
5. Older people are careful in making decisions to avoid mistakes. T/F

1. careful A. intellectually
2. believe B. strong
3. powerful C. opinions
4. mentally D. cautious
5. decisions E. think
opinion think intellectually strong cautious
1. The child is not ____________ enough to carry her chair.

2. We should be ____________ crossing a busy street.
3. My ____________ differs from most of the other students in my class.
4. I ____________ my teacher is kind.
5. Albert Einstein is ____________ gifted.
5
a
1. What do you know about the brain?
2. Do you find it surprising that our brains don't slow down until we're
60?
3. What do you think the differences are between male and female
brains?
4. Why do you think people get more cautious as they age?
5. Do you worry about your brain slowing down?
6. Do you take a long time to make decisions?
7. How forgetful are you?
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a
Lesson 3
beverage (noun): a drink of any type
• The child eats her snack with a cold beverage.
aroma (noun): a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink

• Grandmother enjoyed the delicious aroma of the freshly baked bread.
caffeine (noun): a natural stimulant most commonly found in coffee and tea
• He prefers to get caffeine from tea rather than coffee.
digestion (noun): a person's capacity to break down food into substances that
can be used by the body
• Fat slows down digestion.
essential (adjective): extremely important

• Good eating habits are essential.
routine (noun): a standard or regular way of doing something

• A brisk walk is part of my grandmother’s morning routine.
Morning Coffee
A cup of coffee in the morning is
more than just a beverage. When
the aroma of coffee gets to the nose,
it wakes you up. The caffeine in the
coffee improves the mood and energy. Some studies even show that when
you drink coffee with breakfast, it improves digestion throughout the rest
of the morning. So, for coffee lovers, a cup of coffee in the morning is the
best way to start the day. It is an essential and enjoyable part of a daily
routine.
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1. A cup of coffee in the morning is more than just a drink. T/F
2. Coffee taken with breakfast has a bad effect on digestion. T/F
3. A smell of the coffee aroma wakes up a person. T/F
4. Caffeine in coffee drops the mood and energy. T/F

5. Morning coffee is an important and enjoyable part of the daily
routine. T/F
6. T/F

1. flavor A. morning meal
2. mood B. sip
3. energy C. tastiness
4. breakfast D. emotion
5. drink E. vigor
tastiness sip morning meal vigor emotion
1. She spoke with deep _____________.

2. The hotel serves a big _______________.
3. I couldn't resist the ______________ of the chocolate cake.
4. The man's strength and ____________ decreased as he aged.
5. She took a ____________ of the red wine.
6.
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a
1. Do you drink coffee? How often?
2. When do you usually drink coffee (morning, afternoon, evening)?
3. What is your preferred brewing method (French press, espresso)?
4. Do you add anything to your coffee (cream, sugar, milk)?
5. Do you usually drink coffee at home or at a café?
6. Do you prefer to drink your coffee alone or with company?
7. What would you say is the recommended daily intake of coffee for
adults?
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a
Lesson 4
common (adjective): ordinary
• Texting is quite common among teenagers.
country (noun): land which is away from towns and cities
• I enjoy the fresh atmosphere in the country.
lack (noun): the state of being without or not having enough of something
• She has been suffering from a lack of sleep lately.
experience (noun): skill

• He complains aboutorthe
knowledge
sorenessthat you
in his get by doing something
neck.
• It was interesting hearing about his experience as a policeman.
benefits (noun): something that produces good or helpful results
• A proper diet offers many benefits.
values (verb): considers (someone or something) to be important or beneficial
• She values her work very much.
City or Country Life

A few years ago, it became more
common for children living in the
country. However, in recent times,
the lack of jobs in the country has
forced most people to move and
live in cities. So, most children now will never experience living in the
country. Although there are many benefits to living in the city, there are
also benefits to living in the country. Deciding which is better will often
depend on what the person values most, which varies from person to
person.
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1. It was much more common for children to grow up in the
countryside years ago. T/F
2. Lack of jobs in the city has led to most people to live in the
countryside. T/F
3. Living in the city has more benefits than in the countryside. T/F
4. Most children now will never experience life living in the country.
T/F
5. Deciding which is better to live in depends on what the person values
most. T/F

1. city A. varied
2. recent B. latest
3. job C. advantage
4. benefit D. occupation
5. different E. urban
occupation latest urban varied advantage
1. More and more people are moving to ___________ areas.

2. They wear all the ___________ fashions.
3. My routine is ___________ enough so that I don't get bored.
4. My friend’s ___________ is a teacher.
5. Being beautiful is not always an ____________.
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H
1.) Is it better to grow up in the city or the country?
2.) Did you grow up in the city or the country?
3.) What were the good things about growing up where you did?
4.) What were the bad things about growing up where you did?
5.) What problems can children have living in the city?
6.) What problems can children have living in the country?
7.) Where would you like to have grown up?
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2
Lesson 5
thirst (noun): a feeling of needing or wanting to drink something
• He satisfied his thirst with a large glass of water.
regularly (adverb): at repeated times, with equal or similar amounts of time
between one time and the next
• She goes out to dinner quite regularly.
hydrated (verb): having enough water or other liquid in the body
• After jogging, he made himself hydrated by drinking a cold water.
recommend (verb): to say that something or someone is good

• The doctors recommend this medicine for headache.
consumption (noun): the act of eating or drinking something
• Water consumption increases during summer.
optimal (adjective): best or most favorable/effective
• Balanced diet and regular exercise can bring optimal health.
Stay
Hydrated
Drinking water not only
satisfies your thirst but also brings many health benefits. A study has
found that people who regularly drink a sufficient amount of water
throughout the day tend to live longer and healthier than those who do
not. To stay adequately hydrated, health experts recommend a daily
water consumption of 2.7 liters for adult women and 3.7 liters for adult
men. While juices from fruits and vegetables can be helpful to hydration,
plain water is still the optimal choice.
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Hu
1. Drinking water satisfies thirst. T / F
2. People who regularly drink water may live longer. T / F
3. Water is the only source of staying hydrated. T / F
4. Fruit and vegetable juices do not help with the daily water intake.
T/F
5. The average adult needs to drink 2.7-3.7 liters of water each day. T/F.
SYNONYM MATCH. Match the following synonyms from the article.

1. choice A. specialist
2. satisfies B. enough
3. expert C. beneficial
4. sufficient D. option
5. helpful E. quenches
beneficial specialist option quenches enough
1. When it is hot, he _____________ his thirst with water

2. His father is a heart ______________.
3. Morning walk is highly _____________ for health.
4. There's ___________ food for everyone.
5. They had no ____________ but to obey him.
6.
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7.
1. What do you think of water?
2. What three adjectives best describe water?
3. Do you drink enough water every day?
4. Have you ever been really thirsty?
5. How tasty is water?
6. Could you drink only water and no other fluids?
7. Have you ever worried about having no water?
8.
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Lesson 6
pandemic (noun): a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease
over a whole country or the world at a particular time
• A few weeks later, he died during an influenza pandemic.
altered (verb): made a change
• Her face had not altered much over the years.
•
employees (noun): people who are paid to work for a company or organization
• The company has more than 2,000 employees worldwide.
•
renowned (verb): known or talked about by many people
•
• The French are renowned for their cooking.
•
•
implemented (verb): put into practice
•
• The plan was implemented correctly.
•
innovative (adjective): new and original
• He designed an innovative new computer program.
encourage
• (verb): to help someone to feel confident and able to do something
• His parents encourage him in his studies
6.
Pet Dogs
at Work
The coronavirus pandemic has altered
conditions around the world. Japan's
workforce is renowned for spending
long hours in the office, but the pandemic has greatly changed this. Many
Japanese workers started working from home. A Japanese corporation
has implemented an innovative strategy to attract workers to return to the
office. The technology giant Fujitsu is encouraging some employees to
bring their dogs to work. It is part of a trial designed to make workers more
comfortable at work.
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1. Coronavirus pandemic changed the working conditions of workers.
T/F
2. A company that publishes novels introduced new measures. T / F
3. Japan's workers are well known for working long hours. T/F
4. Workers at the Kawasaki motorbike company can bring pets to work.
T/F
5. If workers can bring their pets to work, more workers may come into
the office. T/F

1. workers A. pooches
2. designed B. employees
3. trial C. like better
4. dogs D. experiment
5. prefer E. planned
like better experiment planned pooches employees
1. They had no ____________ but to obey their parents.

2. The company they work for has a staff of 500 _____________.
3. The little ______________ are barking at the stranger.
4. There's nothing she _____________ than Chinese cuisine.
5. The prisoners ______________ to escape.
6.
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1. Did the pandemic change how you work or study?
2. What are the advantages of working/studying at home?
3. What are the benefits of people taking their pets to work?
4. What are the downsides of people taking their pets to work?
5. How would you feel about dogs being in your workplace?
6. Would you rather work to the office or at home?
7. How else could companies make workers feel more comfortable?
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Lesson 7
crowded (adjective): full of people
• The street is crowded and noisy.
groceries
• (noun): the food that you buy in a grocer's shop or supermarket
•• She was carrying two heavy bags of groceries when it rained heavily.
products (noun): items that are sold

• Her family seldom eats dairy products.
purchase (verb): to buy something

• My friend decided to purchase a new car.
consumers (noun): people that buy something

• As a consumer, I try to purchase inexpensive products.
opinions (noun): the beliefs or views

• The husband agrees with his wife’s opinions.
Online and Traditional

Shopping
People feel uncomfortable when buying
groceries in crowded markets. So, they
choose to buy online rather than going to
the supermarket. Consumers can purchase items online easily and
conveniently. They can buy anytime from their homes or workplaces.
On the other hand, traditional shopping or those who continue to go to
the supermarket can see and touch the products they want, especially
fruit and vegetables. The different opinions of consumers ultimately
offer benefits to both ways of shopping.
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H
1. People do not usually want to go to crowded places. T/F
2. People can buy online anywhere. T/F
3. Online shoppers said online shopping is very convenient. T/F
4. Some shoppers want to go to the supermarket because they can see
and touch the products. T/F
5. Both online and traditional ways of shopping have benefits. T/F

1. groceries A. goods
2. uncomfortable B. grocery store
3. choose C. prefer
4. supermarket D. foodstuff
5. products E. discomforting
maintain foodstuffs goods discomforting prefer
1. It is _________________to know that the flu virus may be spreading.

2. The school offers a variety of ___________ for students to choose
from.
3. The restaurant serves a variety of ___________, so everyone can find
something they like.
4. I ___________ tea to coffee.
5. That store sells a lot of imported ______________.
6.
7. 20
1. Do you prefer online or traditional shopping? Why?
2. What are some benefits of shopping online?
3. What are some disadvantages of traditional shopping?
4. What are some things that you will never buy online? Why?
5. Have you ever had a bad experience with traditional shopping? What
happened?
6. Have you ever had a bad experience while shopping online? What
happened?
7. Do physical supermarkets offer better quality products than online
retailers?
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Lesson 8
obesity (noun): the state of being really fat or overweight
• One effect of overeating may be obesity.
appetite (noun): the feeling that you want to eat food

• The sick child has no appetite for lunch today.
consume (verb): to eat or drink
• The cats consume a bag of cat food each week.
•
challenging (adjective): needing effort to do
• Teaching is challenging but rewarding work.
•
gain (noun): an increase in something
• Eating fried foods everyday can cause weight gain.
•
calories (noun): the energy value of food
• A cafe latte has quite a lot of calories.
Late-Night
Eating
Do you enjoy having dinner at a late
hour? A recent study shows that
eating dinner late at night may
increase hunger and a higher risk of obesity. Eating dinner late doubles
the appetite, causing people to eat more. Furthermore, late-night eaters
are more likely to consume unhealthy foods such as fast food and sweets,
which can lead to weight gain. Once the body gains weight, it becomes
more challenging to lose excess calories. It is best to stop eating late at
night to avoid gaining weight.
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1. Eating late at night could increase the risk of obesity. T / F
2. Fast food and sweets are healthy foods for dinner. T/F
3. If the body gains weight, it is difficult to lose excess calories. T/F
4. Eating late doubles the appetite. T/F
5. Gaining weight can be avoided by eating late. T/F

1. dinner A. challenging
2. avoid B. starving
3. hungry C. supper
4. difficult D. increases
5. doubles E. prevent
prevent challenging increases starving supper
1. Seatbelts in cars often _______________ serious injuries.

2. They had a ___________ at the new Italian restaurant in town.
3. The exam was so ___________ that only 5 out of 20 test takers passed.
4. She didn't eat anything all day, so she is ____________.
5. Reading books _____________ your knowledge.
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1. What do you think of eating late at night?
2. What is the best time to have dinner?
3. What time of the day do you most enjoy eating? Why?
4. What's the healthiest thing to eat at night?
5. What do you think of fast food?
6. Do you ever have problems with your weight?
7. How can people stop becoming obese?
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Lesson 9
tortoise (noun): a reptile with a hard round shell, that lives on land
• The tortoise wins the race while the hare is sleeping.
creature (noun): an animal
• Lion is a wild creature.
remarkable (adjective): someone or something that people notice
more than the others because of its being impressive
• He has a remarkable ability of dancing.
momentous (adjective): having a great or lasting importance
We•celebrated the New
Their wedding Year
was with a dance
a momentous party.
occasion.
•
sight (noun): the ability to see
We•celebrated the New
His grandfather Year
lost hiswith
sighta in
dance party.
one eye.
intact (adjective): complete and not damaged

•
• The vase remains intact after it fell.
• My grandmother cooked a special dinner
World’s
for me.
Oldest
Creature
Jonathan the tortoise is an
amazing creature. Born in 1832,
he is considered the world's
oldest land animal. In fact, he just celebrated his remarkable 190th
birthday! A three-day birthday party was organized for him to mark this
momentous occasion. A special birthday cake prepared from vegetables
was made even though Jonathan could not see or smell it.
Unfortunately, he lost his sight and smell over the years. However, his
hearing is still intact, allowing him to hear the cheerful voices of people
singing "Happy Birthday" to him.
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1. The giant turtle was born in 1832. T/F
2. Jonathan is world's oldest water animal. T/F
3. Jonathan had a three-day birthday celebration. T/F
4. Jonathan had a strawberry cake for his birthday. T/F
5. Jonathan cannot hear but can see. T/F
6. T / F

1. special A. vision
2. organized B. happy
3. party C. planned
4. cheerful D. extraordinary
5. sight E. celebration
planned extraordinary celebration vision happy
1. The iPhone is an _______________ cell phone.

2. There was _______________ of my sister’s birthday.
3. Eyeglasses help her ____________ improve and allow her to see far
away.
4. They _____________ the event very carefully.
5. I am _____________ I didn't get fired from my job.
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1. What do you think of birthdays?
2. Do most people celebrate their birthdays with a party in your country?
3. Is there a difference between the way you celebrate your birthday in
the past and in the present?
4. Do you think it is important for you to celebrate your birthday?
5. What did you do on your last birthday?
6. How do you normally celebrate your birthday now?
7. How long would you like to live?
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Lesson 10
require (verb): somebody should do or have something
• Their jobs require a lot of time.
public (adjective): concerning the people as a whole

• My brother was educated at a public school.
•
restrictions (noun): rules or laws that limit what you can do
• The park is open to the public without restrictions.
The park
necessary is open something
(adjective): to the public without
that restrictions.
you need to have or do
• Healthy food and enough sleep are necessary to good health.
transmission (noun): the act of transferring something from one spot to
another
• The influenza virus has shown person-to-person transmission in a
local place.
Hundreds of soldiers died from illness and hunger.
• (verb): to give reasons for or against something
argue
• The mother does not want to argue with her son.
Face Masks
Hundreds of soldiers died from illness and hunger.
During Pandemic
In Europe and America, it is not
common to wear masks compared
with Asian countries. However,
during the coronavirus pandemic, many countries require the use of
face masks to stop the virus from spreading. Restrictions may vary
depending on the country. Some countries require face masks
everywhere, while others only require them when using public
transportation. Many people believe that face masks are necessary to
prevent the transmission of the virus, but some argue that face masks
do more harm than good.
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1. During pandemic, wearing masks is not required. T / F

2. The wearing of mask may help stop the spread of virus. T / F
3. Every country requires wearing of face masks everywhere. T / F
4. Some people say that face masks do more harm than good. T / F
5. Some people think that wearing face mask in not important. T/F

1. spread (noun) A. vehicle
2. differ B. throughout
3. everywhere C. growth
4. harm D. vary
5. transport E. damage
throughout damage vehicle vary growth
1. This pile of apples ________ in size.

2. The fire caused considerable _________ to the house.
3. He traveled __________ the country.
4. She was driving a ___________ without a license.
5. Population ___________ is happening quickly.
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di
1. When someone wears a mask, do you stay away from them?
2. How important is it for people to wear masks during a pandemic?
3. What do you think the negative effects of wearing face masks are?
4. What do you think the positive effects of wearing face masks are?
5. When do you think people should be forced to wear a face mask?
6. When do you think people should be free not to wear a face mask?
7. Why do you think face masks have not been enforced for viruses like
seasonal flu?
8.
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Lesson 11
discourages (verb): prevents someone from doing something
• His mom discourages him from going swimming because it looks like
it is going to rain.
damaging (adjective): having negative effect on someone or something
• Smoking can be damaging to your health.
language (noun): a system of communication which consists of a set of

sounds and written symbols which are used by the people of a particular
country or region
• English is her first language.
adopting (verb): the act of accepting or starting to use something
• Many people today are adopting a healthy lifestyle.
impose (verb): to officially force a rule or punishment

• The government may impose very high taxes on cigarettes.
penalties (noun): punishments imposed for breaking a law, rule
• Penalties must suddenly get stricter.
Do Not Use English!

Italy’s government discourages
its people from using English
words. A government official is
worried about adopting English
words into the Italian language. She said English is damaging their
native language. She wants to impose fines of up to €100,000 for the use
of English words. However, not all Italians agree with penalties for
using English. Other people are in favor of it.
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1. English is the only language that Italians might be fined for using.
T/F
2. An Italian government member feared that English is damaging their
language. T / F
3. Italians could be fined up to €110,000 if they use English words. T/F
4. Italy’s native language is English. T / F
5. All Italians agree with the fines for using English words. T/F

1. worried A. accept
2. want B. penalty
3. native C. bothered
4. agree D. desire
5. fine E. local

local desire accept bothered penalty
1. The teacher did not ___________ the child’s late homework.

2. There will be a ____________for late payment of bills.
3. He has no more ___________ to eat sweets because of his toothache.
4. She was late an hour late and she didn't seem at all ______________.
5. The café is popular with both ____________ and visitors.
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1. What do you think of English?
2. How important is English in your life?
3. How has English changed your language?
4. Why is English the world's top language?
5. How often do you read English websites?
6. How often do you use English on social media?
7. How will English help you in your life?
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Lesson 12
cozy (adjective): comfortable and pleasant
• This room is nice and cozy in the winter.
atmosphere (noun): the feeling that an event or place gives you
• The hotel had a lovely relaxed atmosphere.
convenience (noun): a quality or situation that makes something easy or

useful
• The elevator in the building is a pleasant convenience that helps
me avoid stairs.
variety (noun): different kinds of the same thing
• She has an amazing variety of flowers in her garden.
menus (noun): lists of the food that you can eat in a restaurant
• In the restaurant, waiter handed us menus.
solution (noun): the answer to a problem

• The young kid was able to find a solution to the puzzle.
combines (verb): to cause (two or more things) to be together
• He combines two ideas into one.
Eat In or Eat Out

People have different reasons for
choosing to eat at home or
restaurants. Some people prefer to
eat in because it is cheaper and
they can save money. They can cook their favorite dishes and enjoy a
cozy atmosphere. On the other hand, some people enjoy eating out
because they do not want to cook or clean up afterwards. They enjoy the
variety and ease of restaurant menus. Both eating in and eating out have
their advantages and disadvantages. However, it seems the most
reasonable solution is to combine them wisely.
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1. People have different reasons for choosing to eat at home or at
restaurants. T/F
2. Some people prefer to eat out because it is cheaper. T/F
3. Others like to eat in because they can cook their favorite foods. T/F
4. Some people enjoy eating out because they can enjoy a cozy atmosphere.
T/F
5. Some people like to eat out because they like the variety of restaurant
menus. T/F

1. cheaper A. benefits
2. favorite B. inexpensive
3. advantages C. drawbacks
4. disadvantages D. later
5. afterwards E. most liked
drawback inexpensive most liked later benefit
1. It is a great city, the only _____________ is the weather.

2. She will call you up ______________.
3. They sell ______________ children's clothes.
4. Of all the dishes, the fried chicken was the ____________ by the guests.
5. His height was a great ____________ for playing basketball.
6.
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1. Do you prefer eating in or eating out?
2. What is your favorite type of restaurant?
3. What is your favorite type of food to cook at home?
4. What do you like about eating out?
5. What do you like about eating in?
6. If you had a lot of money, would you eat at restaurants every day?
7. How does eating at home or eating out affect your money and saving?
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Lesson 13
10
survey (noun): a method of gathering information using relevant
questions from a sample of people
• In a recent survey, only a quarter of Americans answered that
question with a "yes."
rate (verb): makes a score or measurement of how good something is
• She rates the hotel on a scale of four stars.
various (adjective): of different kinds, as two or more things
• Shoes come in various colors.
•
security (noun): the state of being free from danger or threat
• The university provides adequate security on campus after dark.
excels (verb): to be superior in quality, attainment, or performance
• The child excels at music and art.
reputation (noun): the way in which people think of someone or something
•• He
He visits her motheras
has a reputation inan
Paris annually.
excellent doctor.
He is fond of playing football.
World’s Best Airport

Singapore's Changi Airport has been
selected as the best airport worldwide
for the 12th time. The title was
awarded on March 17, 2023, based on
the results of the Skytrax survey from
over 100 different nationalities participated in the survey. They rate the
airport on various factors including dining, shopping, check-in process,
arrival experience, transfer services, and security measures. Singapore
Changi Airport excels in all these areas, making its reputation as the top
airport in the world.
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1. Changi airport has come out at the top 12 in Skytrax rankings. T/F
2. Skytrax surveyed 100 global travelers. T / F
3. The travelers rated the airport taking into account many factors. T/F
4. Changi airport excels only at dining and shopping. T/F
5. Singapore maintains its reputation as the best airport in the world. T/F

1. travelers A. evaluated
2. security B. global
3. service C. passengers
4. rated D. assistance
5. worldwide E. safety

assistance evaluated safety constantly global
1. English is a ____________ language.

2. The seatbelt was created for extra _____________.
3. A police officer gave ______________ to the driver.
4. She showed the ______________ how to fasten their seat belts.
5. The teacher ____________ our spelling skills.
6.
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1. How many airports have you been to in your lifetime?
2. What was your favorite airport? Why?
3. What do you usually buy when you are at an airport?
4. Do you feel stressed when you are in an airport?
5. What do you dislike the most about airports?
6. If you were going to build a new airport, how would you make it better
than the rest?
7. When was the last time you were at an airport? What was your
experience like?
8. Do you think products are overpriced at the airport?
9.
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Lesson 14
VOCABULARY 10
ENRICHMENT
viral (adjective): when an image, video, piece of information, etc. spreads
quickly and widely from one Internet user to another.
• The video went viral and was seen by millions.
social media (noun): a computer technology that lets people share ideas,
opinions, and information through online networks.
• Millions of people visit YouTube and other social media sites daily.
cheating (verb): copying from someone during an examination
• He was caught cheating in the exam.
hilarious (adjective): extremely funny and causing a lot of laughter
• They laughed nonstop while watching the hilarious movie.
prevents (verb): to stop something from happening or someone from doing
• She looks odd in those clothes.
something
• A snowstorm prevents them from going out.
peeking (verb): looking, especially for a short time
• The cat was peeking out of the bag.
Anti-cheating
Exam Hats
Images of university students
in the Philippines went viral
on social media for creating
their anti-cheating hats. The
students arrived at school
wearing hats in all hilarious shapes and sizes. They wore the hats
during examinations to prevent them from peeking at one another’s
papers. A professor said the hats kept students focused. She caught no
one cheating. She was proud of her students because the hats made the
exam wonderful and less stressful.
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1. Photos of students wearing hats while taking tests went viral on social
media. T / F
2. The hats did not stop students peeking at other students' test papers.
T/F
3. A professor said the hats were not so effective. T / F
4. The anti-cheating hats have hilarious shapes and sizes. T / F
5. Some students were caught cheating in the tests. T/F

1. examination A. worrisome
2. arrive B. delighted
3. focused C. test
4. stressful D. fixed
5. proud E. appear
appear test worrisome fixed delighted
1. After searching for hours, I was _________ to find my missing earrings.

2. She said the _________ was hard.
3. All eyes were _________ on her as she entered the room.
4. The magician made the rabbit __________ out of nowhere.
5. The news about the pandemic is ___________.
6.
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1. How do you feel about examinations?
2. Do you think it is alright to cheat on examinations?
3. Do you think students who cheat should be punished? What should be
the punishment?
4. What do you think of anti-cheating hats?
5. Would you like to design your own anti-cheating hat?
6. If you were a teacher, how would you prevent cheating?
7. What's the best way to pass examinations?
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Lesson 15
VOCABULARY10
ENRICHMENT
fast-food (noun): a particular type of restaurant which food is served
quickly after you order it
• She never eats fast food.
spread (verb): reach a wider or larger area
• The fire spread quickly through the building.
recognized (verb): widely accepted as being true
• She is recognized as the best figure-skater in the country.
iconic (adjective): very famous or popular
• Bangkok's tuk-tuks are iconic.
•
culinary (noun): connected with cooking or kitchens
• She has great culinary skill.
associated (noun): connected with each other
• Smoking cigarette is associated with lung cancer.
•
McDonald’s
McDonald’s is a famous American
fast-food company that opened in
1940. It has now spread to more
than 115 countries with 34,000
restaurants. The brand became
recognized as the most popular family restaurant all over the world.
McDonald’s popularity is its iconic menu items. Millions of people enjoy
the Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, and fries. These items have become
part of our culinary culture and are often associated with the fast-food
industry as a whole.
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1. McDonald’s is a famous fast-food company that started in the United
Kingdom in 1940. T/F

2. McDonalds has now spread to over 100 countries. T/F
3. People around the world know McDonalds for food like Big Macs,
Chicken McNuggets, and fries. T/F
4. McDonald’s popularity is its iconic menu items. T/F
5. McDonald’s has a big effect on our lives and culture around the world.
T/F

1. familiar A. diner
2. restaurant B. frequently
3. menu C. fitness
4. often D. cuisine
5. health E. well-known
6. ;
7. lo
cuisine diner well-known fitness frequently
1. They're doing exercises to improve their ____________.

2. They made a quick stop at a small roadside ___________ for supper.
3. The park is ___________ for its beautiful garden.
4. This restaurant has an excellent ____________.
5. Earthquakes ____________ hit Japan.
6.
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1. When was the first time you ate at McDonald's?
2. What is your favorite item on the McDonald's menu?
3. Do you think McDonald's is healthier now than in the past?
4. What makes McDonald's so popular worldwide?
5. How does McDonald's compare to other fast-food chains in your
opinion?
6. Do you think McDonald's food is good value for the money?
7. What's your opinion about McDonald's breakfast menu?
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Lesson 16
frugal (adjective): careful about spending money or using things when you
do not need
• He is frugal man that he cut his own hair to save money.
down-to-earth (adjective): humble and friendly
• He's very down-to-earth despite his fame.
hoodie (noun): a sweatshirt that has a hood to cover the head
• He wears a red hoodie and white pants.
•
opted (verb): made a choice
• Sarah opted for the beef.
modest (adjective): not large in size or amount, or not expensive
• They live in a fairly modest house.
contentment (noun): a state of happiness and satisfaction
• Her contentment was visible by her smile.
Billionaire Yet
Simple
Whether you like or hate Mark
Zuckerberg, the Facebook founder,
everyone can agree that he is one
of the world’s most frugal billionaires. He is famous for having a simple
and down-to-earth lifestyle. He dresses in the same gray tee shirt,
jeans, and hoodie. He drives a simple car that costs a modest $30,000.
His wedding to Priscilla Chan took place in his backyard. The couple
was seen eating at McDonald's while enjoying their honeymoon in
Italy. He has opted to live a lifestyle of simplicity with contentment.
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1. Mark Zuckerberg is loved by everyone. T/F
2. Mark Zuckerberg chooses t-shirt and jeans over expensive tailored
suits and sneakers. T/F
3. Mark Zuckerberg had a costly wedding ceremony. T/F

4. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan dined at McDonald's while they
were on their honeymoon. T/F
5. Mark Zuckerberg is never contented with his lifestyle. T/F

1. hate A. denims
2. agree B. nuptial
3. couple C. dislike
4. wedding D. husband and wife
5. jeans E. accept
nuptial accept husband and wife denims dislike
1. They decided to hold their ___________ ceremony at the carousel in

Golden Gate Park.
2. They were ____________ for almost 60 years.
3. I _____________ durian for their strong smell.
4. He's wearing faded ____________ and cowboy boots.
5. I ___________ the gifts that you bought for me.
6.
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1. If you become suddenly rich, what would you buy?
2. Is life easier when you are rich? Why?
3. What kind of problems do you think rich people have?
4. Do you think friends would treat you different if you suddenly became
very rich?
5. Do you think money can make people happy?
6. What is more important in life than being rich?
7. If you met of the world’s richest people what questions would you ask
them?
8.
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Lesson 17
apparel (noun): things that are worn; clothing
• This shop sells sports apparel.
equipment (noun): tools and other things needed for activity
• The equipment is relatively cheap and simple to use.
midnight(noun): twelve o'clock in the middle of the night
• Her parents wanted her home before midnight.
•
phenomenon (noun): an extraordinary occurrence
• The four-year-old boy was considered a phenomenon because he
could play the piano like a master pianist.
opportunity (noun): chance to do something
• She had an opportunity to go to New York and study.
international (noun): involving two or more countries
• His music made him an international celebrity.
•
Night Golf in
South Korea
Golf is becoming more popular
in South Korea. The country is
the world's third-largest golf
market because it spends more
on golf apparel and equipment than in any country. It is close to midnight,
and South Koreans are still outside playing golf. This phenomenon is
called "white night" golf. This gives everyone more opportunities to play
the game and has helped South Korean golfers achieve more success on
the international stage, especially in the women's game.
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nd
1. The popularity of golf in South Korea is falling. T/F

2. South Korea is the second largest global market for golf. T/F
3. Korean golfers spend more on golf clothing than those in any other
country. T/F
4. South Korean women have more opportunity to win international golf
events than men. T / F
5. Night golf is a phenomenon because golfers enjoy playing during the
day. T / F

1. popular A. permit
2. largest B. victory
3. success C. near
4. close D. famous
5. allow E. enormous
famous permit enormous near victory
1. She is _____________ as a singer and an actress.

2. The elephant was ___________, towering over the other animals in
the zoo.
3. I live ___________ the sea so I often get to go to the beach.
4. The team celebrated their ___________ with beer and pizza at a local
restaurant.
5. My boss didn't ____________me to leave early.
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6.
1. Have you ever played golf? If no, is golf a sport you would like to try?
2. Do you think golf is more of a male or female sport?
3. Is playing golf an expensive sport in your country?
4. What do you think of the idea of night golf?
5. Why do you think South Korea's women are so good at golf?
6. What other sports can be played at night?
7. Do you think most people play golf for the sport or for the social
aspect?
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Lesson 18
mandatory (adjective): something that must be done
• Helmets are mandatory for motorcyclists.
decided (noun): has made a choice or judgment about something

• He decided that dinner would be at 7 o'clock.
luxury (noun): something expensive and enjoyable but not necessary
•• He
Shesucceeds in reducing
bought luxury his weight.
handbags and watches in a boutique store
• nearby.
previous (previous): having happened before the present
• No previous experience is necessary for this job.
••
decision (noun): choice that you make about something after thinking
about it
• My son made a wise decision.
designer clothes (noun): fashionable or luxury clothing made by a well-
known fashion designer
• The actress likes wearing designer clothes.
Designer Uniform
In some schools, wearing a uniform
is mandatory. In other schools,
children are allowed to come
wearing whatever they like. A public elementary school in Tokyo has
decided its new school uniforms will be designed by the luxury
designer Armani. The special uniforms include a hat and bag. It all cost
$730, three times the amount of the previous uniforms. Parents are
angry at the school's decision. They say that their young children are
not interested in designer clothes.
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1. In some schools wearing a uniform is mandatory. T/F

2. A school in Tokyo wants parents to buy $730 worth of uniforms. T/F
3. A private elementary school asked the Italian designer Armani to
design the uniforms. T/F
4. The uniform's price includes the school bag and hat. T/F
5. Parents said their young children love designer clothes. T/F

1. cost A. apparel
2. designer B. mad
3. angry C. fascinated
4. clothes D. price
5. interested E. fashioner
price fascinated apparel fashioner mad
1. She hopes to become a ______________.

2. The shop sells women's ______________.
3. Mother is _____________ because the dog broke her favorite flower
vase.
4. We bought the house at a good ______________.
5. I am ____________ with her paintings.
6.
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1. Is it better for children to wear a uniform to school?
2. Did you wear a uniform when you went to school?
3. Did you like wearing a uniform?
4. What are the benefits of wearing a school uniform?
5. What is the downside of wearing a school uniform?
6. Do you think it would be a good idea to make a school uniform
optional?
7. If you were a school uniform designer, which design would you
recommend?
8.
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Lesson
natto
19
natto (noun): a Japanese food made from soybeans that has a strong
smell and taste and is often eaten for breakfast
miso (noun): a thick substance made from soya beans
and salt
fermented (verb): the process of creating food or changing the properties of
food using microbes.
• This wine was barrel-fermented and bottled in August 1994.
various: of different kinds
• My sister reads various books.
superfood (noun): a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial
for health and well-being.
• Dark chocolate has also been described as a potential superfood.
cuisine (noun): type of food that is cooked in a specific way based on a
culture's ingredients, region, and traditions.
• This restaurant is famous for its spicy cuisine.
Superfoods
Why do Japanese people live
longer? One reason might be
the regular eating of miso,
natto, and soy sauce. Soybeans and fermented soybeans are
superfoods. Superfoods are low in fats and are rich in protein, fiber, and
minerals. Soybean products are an important part of the cuisine of Asia,
especially Japan. According to a Japanese study, products made of
fermented soy can help individuals live longer. People who regularly
eat soybean-based food are 10 percent less likely to die from various
health problems than those who do not.
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1. Japanese people live longer because they regularly eat fermented
soybeans. T / F
2. People who eat soybean-based food were 20% less likely to die from
killer diseases. T/F
3. People who eat fermented soy products were associated with a lower
risk of death. T/F
4. Soybeans and fermented soybeans are superfoods. T/F
5. Soybeans are an essential part of Asian cuisine. T / F

1. various A. frequent
2. regular B. different
3. eat C. essential
4. important D. trouble
5. problem E. consume
different trouble consume frequent essential
1. Rains are ___________ here in early summer.

2. Because she is allergic to shellfish, Krista cannot ___________crab
or clams.
3. Water is ______________ for life.
4. They sell ten ____________ flavors of ice cream.
5. I had a little ___________ finding the place.
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1. How healthy is Japanese food?
2. What do you know about soybeans?
3. What soybean dishes could you make?
4. How healthy is the food you eat?
5. What healthy food do people in your country eat?
6. How much do you worry about your weight?
7. Will you eat more soybean products from now?
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Lesson 20
rust (noun): reddish-brown substance that forms on the surface of iron
and steel
• Your bicycle will rust if you leave it out in the rain.
aging (noun): the process of growing old
• Her cat is slowly aging and requires a lot of care.
•
in poor condition (noun): in bad condition
• The old church is in a poor condition.
repair (noun): the act of fixing something
• The roof is in need of repair.
taken down (verb): to remove a structure, especially by separating it into
pieces
• The house was taken down to be replaced by a new building.
currently (adverb): at present time
• He is currently unemployed.
Rusty
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower, built in 1889, is
a world-famous landmark. It
attracts millions of tourists every year. However, the tower is 134 years
old and is aging. The tower contains 10,100 tons of iron. Engineers
discovered that its metal was full of rust and in poor condition. It needs
many repairs. If it is not repaired, it may not be safe. The original plan
was for the tower to be taken down after 20 years, but the French
government decided to keep it. The tower is currently being repainted,
but engineers say the new paint will not remove the rust.
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1. The Eiffel Tower was built 134 years ago. T / F
2. Engineers say the tower needs a few repairs. T / F
3. The Eiffel Tower was built in 1898. T / F
4. The original idea for the tower was to take it down after 30 years. T / F
5. Engineers say repainting the tower will make the rust disappear. T / F

1. old A. sightseer
2. tourist B. idea
3. full C. aged
4. plan D. fascinates
5. attracts E. filled up
aged filled up sightseer idea fascinates
1. Everyone agreed with his _____________.

2. The ______________ man walked slowly down the street.
3. Over the next few years, hundreds of ______________ will go to visit
the place.
4. The magician's trick _____________ the audience.
5. The cup is _____________ of hot tea.
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1. What is the best tourist sight in your country?
2. What do you think of the city of Paris?
3. Why is the Eiffel Tower so popular?
4. Do you think the Eiffel Tower is a good tourist sight?
5. What three adjectives best describe the Eiffel Tower?
6. Should Paris make all repairs to the tower?
7. How would you feel if the Eiffel Tower was removed?
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Lesson 21
fed up (verb): very tired of (something), angry about (something that has
continued for a long time
• His mother is fed up with his excuses for not getting his work done.
complain (verb): to say that something is wrong
• The child complains that the water was cold.
movement (noun): a change or development
• He is very active in the peace movement.
• (noun): painful and uncomfortable because of injury, infection, or too much use
sore
• My feet were sore with all the walking.
•
bleeding (verb): process of losing blood or having blood flow
• The child’s finger is bleeding.
launch (verb): to start something new, usually something big or important
• She's trying to launch a new career as a singer.
petition (noun): a formal written request, typically one signed by many people
• They collected 2,000 signatures on a petition demanding that women be
allowed to join the club.
prohibit (verb): to not allow something
• The teacher tried to prohibit the students from using their cell
phones, but they wouldn’t listen to her.
employers
• (noun): people, company, or organization that pay/s people to work for them
• They are very good employers.
High Heels
at Work
Women all over Japan are fed up
with having to wear high-heeled
shoes to work. They complain
about sore feet, bleeding heels, back pain, and other health issues.
Japanese actress Yumi Ishikawa initiated a movement to stop forcing
female employees to wear high-heeled shoes. She launched an online
petition that was signed by more than 18,000 women. The petition
requests Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare to prohibit
employers from requiring women to wear certain types of shoes.
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1. Women in Japan like to wear high-heeled shoes to work. T/F
2. Yumi Ishikawa does not agree that women employers should wear
high-heeled shoes. T/F
3. Yumi Ishikawa started a movement to end the requirement for female
employees to wear high-heeled shoes. T/F
4. Women who wear high heels suffered sore feet, bleeding heels, back
pain. T/F
5. An online petition signed by more than 19,000 women was launched.
T/F

1. work A. appeal
2. launched B. female
3. petition C. job
4. woman D. workers
5. employees E. started

job workers started appeal female
1. She likes to spend time with her ___________ cousins.

2. He made an ____________ to the court judge
3. The department store is hiring part-time ______________.
4. He is planning to ______________ his business.
5. My _____________ is to clean the kitchen every night.
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1. What do you think of high heeled shoes?
2. Are employers who require women to wear high heels bad?
3. Should all workers wear the most comfortable footwear?
4. How high is it when high heels become dangerous?
5. Should tall girls not wear high heels?
6. Have you ever been fed up with your shoes?
7. What shoes do you like best? Why?
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Lesson 1: Children’s Chores 1-3

conclude (verb): to make an opinion

organizing (verb): doing or arranging something

1. Studies show household chores are bad for children. T/F

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

abilities planting cherish tidy father and mother

1. My grandmother enjoyed ____________ and growing her own fruit

speed (noun): a measurement of how fast it happens or moves

respond (verb): say something in reply

SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

opinion think intellectually strong cautious

1. The child is not ____________ enough to carry her chair.

aroma (noun): a strong, pleasant smell, usually from food or drink

essential (adjective): extremely important

routine (noun): a standard or regular way of doing something

2. Coffee taken with breakfast has a bad effect on digestion. T/F

3. A smell of the coffee aroma wakes up a person. T/F

4. Caffeine in coffee drops the mood and energy. T/F

SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

tastiness sip morning meal vigor emotion

1. She spoke with deep _____________.

experience (noun): skill

City or Country Life

SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

occupation latest urban varied advantage

1. More and more people are moving to ___________ areas.

recommend (verb): to say that something or someone is good

SYNONYM MATCH. Match the following synonyms from the article.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

beneficial specialist option quenches enough

1. When it is hot, he _____________ his thirst with water

SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

like better experiment planned pooches employees

1. They had no ____________ but to obey their parents.

products (noun): items that are sold

purchase (verb): to buy something

consumers (noun): people that buy something

opinions (noun): the beliefs or views

Online and Traditional

SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

maintain foodstuffs goods discomforting prefer

1. It is _________________to know that the flu virus may be spreading.

appetite (noun): the feeling that you want to eat food

SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

prevent challenging increases starving supper

1. Seatbelts in cars often _______________ serious injuries.

intact (adjective): complete and not damaged

• My grandmother cooked a special dinner

SYNONYM MATCH: Match the following synonyms from the article.

Complete the sentences with the words in the box.