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Knowing Everything About Chinese Cultrue

20The custom of giving gifts in China

“I really love the great outdoors, so going for long walks is something I enjoy doing on a regular basis. The one walk that really stands out was actually a spur of the moment idea that turned into a much longer walk than I expected.  It was sometime last March, and the weather was absolutely perfect for some outdoor adventure. 




There's a beautiful national park only a stone's throw from where I live, that is very secluded and a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. The park is full of tracks and trails that go through the jungle, as well as a small  mountain, which is famous for its wild monkeys and other wildlife.




As it was a spur of the  moment decision I decided to go alone, and set off about 6am, as the route I took was really off the beaten track, and was not going to be a walk in the park. Looking at the distance on google maps, I guessed it would take me about 3 hours to complete, but I hit a few snags along the way. The first track I took was completely overgrown, and slowed me down to a snail's crawl, and it took me almost 2 hours longer than I expected to reach the mountain.By the time I reached the mountain I was already dead tired and I remember I had to spend some time sitting under the shade of the trees to catch my breath, and decided the best thing to do was call it a day, and make my way back. It was also now getting very hot, and i was already covered in sweat, which was going to make the walk back even harder.




Although the walk was totally exhausting, and left me dead on my feet, I did in fact enjoy most of it, especially the beautiful scenery, and the feeling of being at one with nature. However , I think next time I should maybe  plan my route a little better, and be better prepared.




Thank you …”

IELTS 85 Speaking

Describe a long walk you had

Em este episodio, Juan Salvador se encuentra en el "Paraíso de las Gaviotas" y su maestro Chiang le recuerda que debe trabajar en "el Amor". Juan Salvador, aunque feliz de estar en un lugar donde puede seguir estudiando el vuelo, no logra olvidar que ha dejado atrás la tierra y quiere volver para ser instructor y enseñarles a las demás gaviotas...

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6to episodio  Juan Salvador Gaviota

课文四：  《四季》

草芽尖尖，
他对小鸟说：
“我是春天。”

荷叶圆圆，
他对青蛙说：
“我是夏天。”

谷穗弯弯，
他鞠着躬说：
“我是秋天。”

雪人大肚子一挺，
他顽皮地说：
“我就是冬天。”
【生词new words】 
尖  jiān  point;tip;top  说  shuō   to speak  青蛙 qīngwā frog    弯 wān curve ;bend  
春 chūn  spring   夏xià  summer    秋qiū  autumn  冬dōng winter


Iris读课本—— Original Chinese Textbook Reading（first to third grade）

课文四：四季   text 4 ：the four seasons

Refuse to judge yourself, life, or other people based upon a single mistake or challenging time. Refuse to let the pain of one season destroy the joy of those to come.

Short Stories with Rose 

The Pear Tree and the Seasons of Life 

Find out what happened to Mark.
Alamin kung ano ang nangyari kay Mark.

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Ngipin

New words 
 
1. 吧 ba part. used at the end of a sentence to indicate consultation, suggestion, request or command, etc.
2. 好 hǎo adj. OK, all right
3. 啊 a int. used at the end of a sentence as a sign of confirmation
4. 点 diǎn m. o'clock
5. 出发 chūfā v. to set out, to leave
6. 早上 zǎoshang n. morning
7. 半 bàn num. half
8. 下午 xiàwǔ n. afternoon
9. 没问题 méi wèntí no problem
10. 事儿 shìr n. business, affair
11. 晚上 wǎnshang n. evening, night
12. 分 fēn m. minute
13. 见 jiàn v. to meet, to see

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Today we're talking about the word "cursory" and how to use it at work.  

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