ILETS question This is ILETS question. I want to know "a direct dipper trade with China " on this article. Tea and the Industrial Revolution F Macfarlane looked to Japan, which was also developing large cities about the same time, and also had no sanitation. Water-borne diseases had a much looser grip on the Japanese population than those in Britain. Could it be the prevalence of tea in their culture? Macfarlane then noted that the history of tea in Britain provided an extraordinary coincidence of dates. Tea was relatively expensive until Britain started a direct dipper trade with China in the early 18th century. By the 1740s, about the time that infant mortality was dipping, the drink was common. Macfarlane guessed that the fact that water had to be boiled, together with the stomach-purifying properties of tea meant that the breast milk provided by mothers was healthier than it had ever been.

I spend in Malawi 5th August I attended the Judo training today. It was hard. Our Japanese Aikido sensei was worried about my body condition because there was no lift to pick me up from the dormitory this morning. I went there on my own. He knew that I was severely sick last week that's why I was not able to attend Aikido training the previous days. When he left, I started changing the uniform. One of new volunteers came. He is not a beginner but not an expert either. Now, Malawians understand that all Japanese are not Judo experts. It depends on the individual. Now, I am organizing a "hand over ceremony" of the uniforms donated to the Malawian JUdo Association. Some people are suggesting it to be held on the 12th, which is this coming Saturday. I guess it's too soon. Malawians want to get something as soon as they can. Someone also suggested that it should be a big event, such as there should be a media coverage but I think it's not necessary. I suggest that it will be held two Saturdays from now, on the 19th and it would be better if we can invite the Japanese ambassador to come over. Here is my draft for the ceremony. Programme: 1. Acknowledgement speech 2. Demonstration for kids. 3. Speech Judo representative (Martin) Judo secretary JICA officer Japanese ambassador Yukiko speech Further, I have to invite JICA officers. JICA Alumni sent the uniforms. One of my friends work in the Japanese embassy suggested that the event should be bigger. There are 15 uniforms in total. Judo Malawi association will invite Japanese ambassador too. I have to wait when they are available. It is better to wait for two Saturdays from now. It would also be nice if I presented a Japanese traditional dance. Further, I have to invite JICA officers. JICA Alumni sent the uniforms. One of my friends work in the Japanese embassy suggested that the event should be bigger. There are 15 uniforms in total. Judo Malawi association will invite Japanese ambassador too. I have to wait when they are available. It is better to wait for two Saturdays from now. It would also be nice if I presented a Japanese traditional dance for them to appreciate and know about Japanese culture further.

I suffer from Malaria. 4th August I have a long story from last week. Dyles and I traveled back to Monkey Bay together. The days went well for the first two days while in Monkey Bay. However, after that, my body felt unwell. Finally I could not move. I got high fever of 40 degrees Celsius. Normally, whenever I get high fever, I took anti-fever medicine and then everything would become perfect. Unfortunately the condition never changed and it got worst. I called JICA to rescue me. They immediately came to Monkey Bay to pick me up. I was taken to a private hospital in Lilongwe. A physical exam was performed. The result was negative of Malaria but Malawians said that my symptoms showed Malaria. My doctor prescribed malaria- based medications. I was confined in the hospital for 2 nights and 3 days and finally, I could be discharged. Two days ago, my fellow judo practitioner had a shoulder injury due to judo practice. We rushed him to the public hospital where my JICA physiotherapist friend works at. He had to be x-rayed and it took about 4 hours for that. It was a relief that it was only a muscle strain and not a bone injury.

The difference between informal teacher and formal teacher.

Hello everyone

I study English on italki.

I have a concern about the difference between informal teacher and formal teacher. I measure my English ability  by taking IELTS.

If I am taught IELTS, which teacher is the best for me  informal teacher or formal teacher?

I want to use my text book I have bought. I do not want to use text book the teacher have prepared. Because I can not make a print right now.

IELTS question Q#5. The number of steps above the water level in a stepwell altered during the course of a year. The ‘rain’ as season that is‘ the course of a year. But some year it doesn't rain at all. A drought last for years according on sentence in the regards. I don't think the rain does not represent the year and seasonal event. This website includes description and answers and explanation. Cambridge IELTS 10 – Test 1- Reading Passage 1 – Step By Step Solution https://dxschool.org/cambridge-ielts-10-test-1-reading-passage-1-step-by-step-solution/

I want to know he meaning during the course of a year How have you been? I am an English learner. I want to know the meaning "during the course of a year ".

This is a diary about how I spent my day in Monkey Bay 17th June I conducted a Japanese language class for the third time. There were about 3 attendees. I taught my students useful Japanese sentences. Regular students already understand Hiragana table and some useful sentences. However, this was the first time for the new student. There wasn't enough time to explain the concept and the meaning of Hiragana. She just took note of the pronunciation of the hiragana characters I gave. I watched my guard man’s way of cooking. As he put more fire, he took a piece of wood or branch from my grass fence, I reminded him to stop doing so. He ignored me. He didn't think the grass fence would lose quality. My final plan in Malawi is to ask the students questions on how to reduce carbon dioxide in their practical daily situations? After examination, I will analyze their feedback. I will ask science teachers what they think of showing a movie to students by using the computer. I don't usually show my computer to co- workers because they would ask me to sell it to them. They are interested in my laptop to use it for themselves but they won't use it for the benefit of the students. I believe showing videos to teach students is very effective in teaching them. I think if I tell this to the teachers, they will decline it as their excuse is they have no material. Actually, have their smartphones which they can utilize to show videos to their students but they are not willing to use it for their students' advantage. Perhaps I will just request from the Ministry to provide a television for students for film viewing.

This is a diary about how I spent my day in Monkey Bay 13th June I put an emphasis on the importance of environmental issue during my class. Nuclear energy is more powerful but also more dangerous. I explained to the students that in Japan, we used to utilize nuclear source of energy. However, when it was damaged, it affected a lot of people. One of the student's father's business brings uranium and other resources from the north to the south of Malawi. However, many students do not know that there are many resources in Malawi. I asked him to research it for us. Malawian may not be rich but Malawi is rich because of its abundant resources. There is a national strike in progress in primary schools all over Malawi. Teachers protest because they don't get enough salary. Tomorrow it is the national foundation day that's why it's a holiday and we don't need to go to school. In my school, graduation ceremony for High School will be this coming Friday, June 16th. Therefore, we won't be having classes again. At home, the bulb in my room suddenly got broken last night. I didn't know what the exact cause was but I think it's quality is not good while the current of energy from the electricity was too strong that caused it to break. However, it's good that I brought with me a USB LED lighting from Japan and I can use it as an alternative now. I cannot replace the broken bulb yet as I don't have any replacement and the ceiling it too high. Also the gate of my outdoor toilet looks broken. The bricks look loose. I have to use it carefully because it's quite dangerous.

This is a diary about how I spent my day in Monkey Bay 29th May I showed some videos to my students about people affected by environmental diseases. The students laughed at it. Most Malawians deliberately laugh at people's miseries. They shouldn’t take delight in people's sufferings. As the saying goes, "common sense is the least common." It is quite challenging because it is not only an individual problem but it's a a social problem. I have to persist teaching each of them and constantly remind them to do what is right.