今天，我们将跟随小王的足迹，通过他的旅行故事来提升我们的汉语听力和阅读理解能力。准备好了吗？让我们开始吧！

小王是一个非常喜欢旅行的人。每年，他都会去不同的地方旅游。去年，他去了北京和上海。他在北京参观了故宫和长城，还品尝了北京烤鸭。在上海，他去了外滩和南京路，感受了现代都市的繁华。今年，他计划去西安，因为他想看看兵马俑和大雁塔。

 问题：
1. 小王每年都会做什么？ 
2.小王去年去了哪些地方？ 
3.他在北京做了什么？ 
4.上海给小王的印象是什么？ 
5.今年小王计划去哪里？
6.他为什么想去那里？


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小王的旅行故事

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永远的记忆

In this episode, I share my experience learning to play shogi in Japan. 


Read the transcript on my website: https://teatimewithtayvinb.wordpress.com/2022/04/13/lets-go-for-shigi/

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Let's Go for Shogi!

If you see someone sitting alone in a restaurant, you might assume they're waiting for someone, or perhaps they're grabbing a quick lunch on their break.

But more and more people around the world are purposely dining alone.

Japan has a special word for this: ohitorisama, which refers to people confidently doing things alone without worrying about what others think.

A recent survey found that 23% of Japanese people eat out alone, up from 18% in 2018. And in the US, solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years, according to restaurant reservation site OpenTable.

OpenTable CEO Debby Soo thinks remote work is one reason for the increase, with people looking for a break from their home offices.

The increasing popularity in solo dining comes as more people are living alone. In 2019, the Pew Research Center found that 38% of US adults ages 25 to 54 were living without a partner, up from 29% in 1990. In Japan, single households now make up one-third of the total; that’s expected to increase to 40% by 2040, according to government data.

Growing interest in solo travel — particularly among travelers ages 55 and over — is also leading to more meals alone.

But Soo thinks there could be more to it than that.

"I think there's a broader movement of self-love and self-care and really … enjoying your own company," Soo said.

As a result, many restaurants are redoing their seating, changing their menus and adding other special touches to appeal to solo diners.

But some aren't always happy to seat one diner. A Michelin-starred London restaurant caused a stir last year when it started charging solo diners the same price as two customers. The restaurant, which has 34 seats, offers an eight-course menu costing about $280 per person.

Other restaurants say it's worth seating one person because solo diners will often come back and eat there again.

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Party of One: Solo Dining Increasing in Popularity

Is Your Introduction Repelling Your Dream Job? Stop Begging and Start COMMANDING Attention!

Let’s be blunt: Your introduction is either a powerful weapon or a pathetic weakness. Are you sounding like a timid pushover, or a confident COMPETITION CRUSHER who’s about to steal the show?

Truth is, most job seekers are UTTERLY FORGETTABLE. They drone on with the same tired clichés, blending into the background like wallpaper.

What makes YOU different? What makes the hiring manager absolutely OBSESSED with having you on their team?

If you can’t answer that, you’re DEAD IN THE WATER.

This isn’t about “looking professional.” It’s about projecting POWER, AUTHORITY, and undeniable VALUE that leaves the competition in the dust.

In this recording, I’ll hand you the exact phrases you need to inject into your system NOW to transform your introduction into a high-impact sales pitch.

LISTEN UP: This isn’t for the faint of heart. This is about crafting an introduction that DEMANDS attention, builds instant rapport, and leaves the hiring manager begging you to accept the job.

Listen, drill these phrases, and build your own arsenal of words. Because in today’s cutthroat job market, you either DOMINATE or you DISAPPEAR.

Time to stop sounding like everyone else and start projecting the UNSTOPPABLE force you really are.

Are you ready to finally make the hiring person fall in love with you, or are you going to let another opportunity slip through your fingers? The choice is yours.

But let’s face it, you are here, because you want to win it all. No participation trophies, no second place…

Are you ready to have more people want to hire you?

Anatoly

(P.S. This recording is NOT for those who are satisfied with mediocrity. If you’re looking for fluff, go somewhere else. This is for serious action-takers who are ready to DOMINATE.)

Job Interview Preparation for Women Executives | Build CEO-Level Presence Under Pressure

Stop Winging It: Interview Phrases That FORCE Them to Hire You! Episode 406.

You can find the subtitle and script on my Youtube channel : Crystal Kim, Korean diary

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Are you ready to improve your English communication skills? In this video, I’ll introduce you to the 500 most essential words in English—the words you’ll use every day in conversations! Whether you’re introducing yourself, asking for help, or chatting with friends, mastering these words will give you the confidence to speak fluently and effectively.

We’ll cover pronouns, verbs, nouns, adjectives, and more, breaking them down into simple, easy-to-understand examples. Plus, I’ll share practical tips on how to practice these words and use them in real-life situations.

This lesson is perfect for English learners of all levels who want to build a strong foundation for their speaking, writing, and listening skills. Let’s learn together and take your English to the next level!

Don’t forget to book a lesson with me on italki to practice these words and improve your English even faster!

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There's a video on TikTok in which a user takes a jar of seasoning called "Everything But the Bagel" and carefully separates the ingredients into small piles to find out the secret to the recipe.

The video has been viewed almost 2 million times — a sign of just how popular this seasoning mix, made by US company Trader Joe's, has become.

People like to put it on top of bagels and use it in lots of different meals.

However, fans of the mix have been finding out that it's not welcome everywhere in the world.

Signs have been posted at Incheon Airport in Seoul, telling passengers they can't bring jars of the seasoning into the country.

The reason is that one of the ingredients is banned in South Korea.

The mix contains things like sesame seeds, dried garlic, dried onion and salt — but poppy seeds are the problem.

Poppy seeds are banned in South Korea because they are narcotic-related items, according to the airport. The ban is not new but travelers have said that airports are now cracking down on the seasoning mix.

The seeds are also banned in a number of other countries, including Saudi Arabia and Singapore.

The poppy plant is used to make drugs like heroin and morphine, although the seeds don't contain any opiates.

However, the country worries that the seeds could be contaminated by opiates.

In fact, in the US, members of the armed forces have been advised not to eat products containing poppy seeds in case they affect the results of drug tests.

Drug tests can be very sensitive but experts say that it would be almost impossible to eat enough poppy seeds to feel any narcotic effect.

Greece Uses Drones to Keep Sunbeds Off Beaches

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qW0czLUTvEC9Lo6KVQj1WChgnWu8IJAz/view?usp=drivesdk