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I wonder if you could help me with my presentation.

Yes. But I couldn’t have done it without your help.
Believe in yourself. I’m sure you can do it.
I’m afraid I can’t. I’m so busy these days.
I’m sorry. I ruined your presentation.

Really? I’m surprised you made this.

I agree. John has a real talent for cooking.
That’s true. John enjoys everything you cook.
Yes. I ordered some food from the restaurant.
$81 $90 $99 $108 $120 I don’t think John is interested in a cooking class.

Woman:
I see. I’ll decide tonight which books to donate.
Okay. I’ll lend you any books you want to read.
Of course. I already donated some of my books.
Really? I also bought some children’s books there.
Well, I’m wondering if you’re available tomorrow.
Man:
This restaurant is a no-kids area. Children aren’t allowed.
Then let me show you to a quieter table. Please follow me.
Could you lower your voice? You’re making so much noise.
We’re fully booked. There are no more seats available now.
I got it. Please let me know when you’re ready to order.
Ted Olson
Ted:
Can you recommend any good history books?
I’m sorry to return this book past the due date.
I’d like to reserve a study room in the school library.
By what date do I have to return the book I borrowed?
Can I check it out again as long as there is no reservation?
how to keep fruits fresh
why we should eat fruits
examples of seedless fruits
tips for choosing fresh fruits
health benefits of seasonal fruits
bananas grapes oranges
blueberries peaches
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to remind you that I ordered a large number of
books from your publishing company. It was agreed that the
books would be supplied to our school within 10 days.
Unfortunately nearly a month has passed since then and you
have neither supplied the books nor informed us of the reason
for the delay. This delay has caused our school a great
inconvenience. I have telephoned your office several times but
you did not answer. I insist that you supply the books within a
week. Otherwise, the order will be canceled. Thank you!
Yours faithfully,
Maggie Thomson
I
I watch Tom get ready for work this morning, putting on his
shirt and tie. He seems a little distracted, probably running
through his schedule for the day meetings, appointments,
who, what, where. For the first time ever, I wish I could
experience the luxury of getting dressed up and leaving the house
and rushing around all day, all for a paycheck. After Tom leaves
for work, I pick Evie up and we go out into the garden together
for a change. She seems happy just to play outside with her toys.
Every time she smiles at me I feel like my heart’s going to explode
with delight. At this moment, I feel no matter how much I miss
working, I would miss this more.
envious happy bored surprised
proud relaxed hopeful disappointed
excited calm
We all have an impulsive side of ourselves, an inner Hyde. Do
not think of Hyde as an enemy that puts you into an inner conflict
with yourself. When you fight against yourself, you lose valuable
energy that could be used in the drive toward accomplishing your
goals. Think of Hyde as an unruly child living inside you. This
little kid doesn’t have self-control or patience, and will try to
manipulate you to get what he wants. Don’t try to crush this side
of yourself; it won’t work. You’ll simply end up being a walking
mass of inner conflicts. Moreover, the Hyde side of your
personality is also the source of your playfulness and creativity.
So, think of Hyde as a part of you that can be won over by
cooperation and compromise, not combat.
* unruly: ** manipulate
 The same goes for you.
Perhaps the best way to explain the dynamics of aging is to take
a look at another complex system that’s subjected to the same
forces as your body: a city. Some cities remain beautiful and
elegant in their old age, while others that may not even be so old
look worn down and beat up. Every city experiences the ups and
downs of aging. Every city also has its own genetic code, just as
you have yours. For a city, genes are geography whether it’s
built on a river, or whether it’s located in a hot or cold climate. The
city’s geography can’t inherently change. But the city can adapt
to that environment, with earthquake-proof construction, or a
ferry system for commuting. The adaptation the city makes to
survive and to thrive is what’s crucial to its vitality. The same
goes for you.
* beat up: ** inherently:
*** ferry:
The vitality of the city depends on your adaptation.
You can develop your genes with the help of experts.
You can make the city more beautiful and productive.
The way to prevent aging is to live in an eco-friendly city.
Adapting to your genetic code keeps your aging under control.
As a young father, I would often hear people say, “Enjoy the
moments you have with your children now because before you
know it, they will be gone and married.” They were right. Before
I knew it, my children were grown and on their own. It doesn’t
mean that my job is over and that I can’t have a healthy
relationship with them; it means that lots of quality time slipped
by. We only have “now” time, and whether it is “quality” time or
not, we need to take advantage of it. I often work at home, and I
drop what I am doing in my office when my children call me.
There have only been a few times when I wasn’t able to do that.
It’s not that I am special or that I don’t have a lot to do; I just
decided that “now” time is more important than waiting for
“quality” time.
Small firms traditionally have added more than their
proportional share of new jobs to the economy. Seven out of the
ten industries that added the most new jobs were industries
dominated by small businesses. Small businesses that added the
most new jobs recently included business services, leisure
services, and special trade contractors. Small firms hire a larger
proportion of employees who are younger workers, older
workers, women, or workers who prefer to work part time.
Furthermore, small businesses provide 67 percent of workers
with their first jobs and initial on-the-job training in basic skills.
According to the Small Business Administration, small
businesses represent 99.9 percent of all employers, employ more
than 50 percent of the private workforce, and provide about
two-thirds of the net new jobs added to our economy.
* proportional: ** dominate:
effects of employment on economic development
crucial roles of small businesses in employment
limitations and potentials of small businesses
why there is more innovation in small firms
factors that lead to the creation of new jobs
In the United States, changes in the names of ethnoracial
groups co-occurred with civil rights action and a movement
away from a classification system based on skin color (black,
yellow, brown, white) that was used to justify a social hierarchy
based on race. “African American,” “Asian American,” and
other ethnoracial labels became part of everyday conversation in
the 1960s along with demands for equal rights and recognition.
The shift in language from Black to African American was
significant because it moved from an emphasis on skin color (a
racialized feature) to a dual emphasis on origin (African) and
current nationality (U.S. American). As a society of mostly
immigrants, we now have language available that tells us
something about people’s ancestry, a more meaningful piece of
information than skin color.
* ethnoracial: ** hierarchy:
*** ancestry:
Unavoidable Changes in Language
Language as a Tool to Divide Humanity
Equal Rights: What Exists in Human Nature
Changes in Ethnoracial Labels from Equal Rights
Ethnoracial Views: What Helps Human Classification
 Warner Bros Studio Tour

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The graph above shows the percentages of people who listen to
music during different activities. The largest percentage of
people listen to music while they are driving, followed by the
activity of relaxing at home. More than 50% of people listen
to music while they are cooking and cleaning, or commuting,
respectively 54% and 53%. Four out of ten people say that they
listen to music while working or studying, which is ranked fifth.
The percentage of people who listen to music while exercising
is higher than that of people who do so while attending concerts.
The lowest percentage of people say that they listen to music
while going to sleep.
⦁Departs from International Student House
⦁Returns to original departure point
Prices
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⦁Teens (13-19) / Seniors (65 and over): $100
⦁Kids (12 and under): $70
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* hassle:

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Make Games and Learn to Code!

Amartya Sen
Amartya Sen was born in Santiniketan, India, in 1933. His
father was a professor of chemistry, but Sen chose economics as
his major. In 1951, he entered Presidency College, Calcutta,
India, where he earned a degree in economics. While at
Presidency, Sen was diagnosed with oral cancer. With radiation
treatment, he survived, and in 1953 he moved to Trinity College,
Cambridge, UK, where he received a Ph.D. He taught economics
at a number of universities in India and England, before moving
to Harvard University, where he was a professor of economics
and philosophy. Sen was best known for his study on the causes
of famine, which led to the development of practical solutions for
preventing the effects of real shortages of food. In 1988, he
received the Nobel Prize for Economics.
* famine:
Make Games and Learn to Code!
Do you want to learn how to code? Here’s your chance to
make your own game by learning game strategy, coding, and
more at these free workshops run by Gamefroot!
To find out more and register, visit www.centrallibrary.org.
Registration is essential and must be completed online. Seats
are limited.
⦁Adults: Monday, June 5, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
⦁Ages 10-14: Tuesday, June 6, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
⦁Ages 10-14: Thursday, June 8, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
⦁Ages 15-18: Friday, June 9, 9 a.m. 3 p.m.
Each class will be held at the Mezzanine Meeting Room in
the Central Library.

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 The ancient Romans were as zealous about their appearance
as people are today, and they employed various tips and tricks
to beautify and enhance themselves. In Ancient Rome, men and
women of all social classes cared for their skin, using
ingredients like honey and animal fat for their soothing effects.
For soft skin, rich women went further by bathing themselves
in tubs full of milk. The Romans also enhanced their features with
makeup. They believed that fair skin gave the impression of a
leisurely lifestyle, while dark skin indicated long hours
working under the sun. Therefore, the Romans whitened their
faces by applying white powder and poisonous lead makeup to
their faces. White skin was so prized what several women
painted blue veins on their temples to look like the pale beauty
they admired.
* zealous: ** vein: *** temple:
As fashion products have the power to convey consumers’
self-image, identities, and preferences, fashion companies need
to create fashion apparel and accessories that reveal symbolic
meanings, so that they can develop strong emotional
relationships with their customers. This power represents the
value that fashion adds to products. This value involves both
fashion companies and shoppers. The meaning that shoppers
assign to fashion items leads to their desire to purchase fashion
products regularly, so that they can remain fashionable and
preserve their self-image. Such shoppers also harm firms’
financial performance. By continuously changing fashion trends
and themes, designers give the opportunity to their customers to
play with their looks while maintaining their fashionable
identities. This drive also results in higher sales volumes and
profits for the company. Thus, fashion companies can gain
considerable competitive advantages by developing fashion
collections that convey specific values for their customers.
* apparel:
Throughout our lives, we learn that it is wise to take advice
from people who have more experience and more knowledge
than ourselves. Unfortunately, this useful learning can have
unexpected side effects. We automatically follow anybody whom
we believe to be a reliable source. This innate trust is often used
by commercial agencies. By showing impressive educational
titles, lab coats, or trustworthy public figures, agencies try to sell
everything from toothpaste (recommended by 9 out of 10
dentists) to dishwashing detergent (lab-tested by “scientists” in
white lab coats) to coffee machines (recommended by the famous
Hollywood connoisseur). All advertising agencies know about
our unconscious trust in them, and thus they use symbols of
to trigger this trust in order to sell their products.
* detergent: ** connoisseur:
wealth distrust
authority tradition
cooperation
If you open up a jet engine, you find several parts inside
compressors, turbines, combustion systems. If you open up
other technologies that existed before it, you find some of the
same parts. Inside electrical power generating systems of the
early twentieth century were turbines and combustion systems;
inside industrial blower units of the same period were
compressors. Technologies inherit parts from the technologies
that came before them, so putting such parts together must have
a great deal to do with how technologies come into being. This
makes the sudden appearance of radically new technologies
seem much less sudden. Technologies somehow must come
into being as .
* compressor: ** combustion:
*** inherit:
endless interactions with unknown people
fresh combinations of what already exists
powerful desires to make lots of money
very convenient items to manufacture
completely original conceptions
 When individuals lack a great deal of private information (and
sometimes even when they have such information), they are
attentive to the information provided by the statements or actions
of others. If A is unaware of whether genetic modification of food
is a serious problem, he may be moved in the direction of alarm
if B seems to think that alarm is justified. If A and B believe that
alarm is justified, C may end up thinking so too, at least if she
lacks independent information to the contrary. If A, B, and C
believe that genetic modification of food is a serious problem, D
will need a good deal of confidence to reject their shared
conclusion. This process can produce cascade effects, as large
groups of people eventually end up believing something, simply
because . the room. Through the conversation, you can figure out the
* modification: ** cascade effect:
other people seem to believe it too
belief is a product of various views
people tend to judge things personally
people won’t believe others’ views either
other people want to show their own colors
We often fear that if we commit to something, we will later
regret having not committed to something else instead. We
don’t want to wake up 20 years from now haunted by what
could have been if we had chosen something else. It’s natural to
feel pain when making decisions. The -cide in decide, after all,
is the same as in homicide. It means “to cut” or “to strike” to
separate from something; to keep one part and leave the rest.
When we are young, the philosopher Roberto Unger writes, we
are “a storehouse of alternative ways of becoming a person.”
But we can’t be everything. Choosing a path is “necessary to
our self-development,” but it’s also “a mutilation,” for “in
choosing, as we must, we cast aside many aspects of our
humanity.” This is why we . young and innocent, you do what they want you to do. As
* haunted: ** mutilation:
should take advice from others
can feel such a strong fear of regret
feel pain when others hurt or beat us
are likely to prefer what is familiar to us
throw away unnecessary things every day
Every community has some form of social hub where people
come together, hang out, and catch up on gossip. In many
communities, that hub is the hair salon or barbershop. It would
be difficult to design a space more conducive to engaging in
social interaction: somewhere to sit and wait that is neither too
quiet nor too noisy. In addition, in that place, the focus is on
the interaction between the barber or hairdresser and the client,
rather than the usual distractions of mobile phones or other
devices. Visiting a barbershop and getting a fancy new haircut
can do wonders for your appearance and mood. Once you’re
in it you have as much right to lead the conversation as anyone in
best places to go to and explore attitude on pretty much any topic,
from sports teams to the level of corruption in government.
* conducive:
When you are growing up, from an early age you become
conditioned to see yourself as not responsible for your life.
This is normal and natural. When you are a child, your parents
are in charge.
(A) But because of your early programming, you are
conditioned unconsciously to feel that someone else is still
responsible for your life. Most people grow up believing that
if something goes wrong, someone else is responsible.
(B) Furthermore, someone else is the villain and they are the
victim. As a result, most people make more and more
excuses for the things in their lives, past and present, that
make them unhappy.
(C) They decide what food you will eat, what clothes you will
wear, and what toys you will play with. Because you are
you grow up, however, you begin to make more and more of
your own decisions in each of these areas.
* conditioned: ** villain:
(A) (C) (B) (B) (A) (C)
(B) (C) (A) (C) (A) (B)
(C) (B) (A)
 Society does not paint indecisiveness in a particularly good
light. Most see it as a dysfunctional personality trait that is
irritating at best and self-destructive at worst.
(A) As one might imagine, perfectionists fear making the wrong
choice and experiencing the shame and regret that would
come with that choice. This makes them reluctant to make
decisions until they feel certain that they’re doing the right
thing.
(B) Yet, recently, researchers have begun to focus on the potential,
positive effects of indecision proposing that it may lead to
more balanced and accurate judgment and decision-making.
Indecisiveness often stems from perfectionism.
(C) In spite of this hesitation, however, recent studies suggest
that this inability to reach a quick conclusion can actually
have some concrete benefits. This may potentially help
people to make better, more rational choices and make
sound judgments about a situation.
* indecisiveness: ** dysfunctional:
(A) (C) (B) (B) (A) (C)
(B) (C) (A) (C) (A) (B)
(C) (B) (A)
Envy, on the other hand, has to do with wanting something
that someone else has and it could be a person, a thing, or even
a position.
Often, we use the words jealousy and envy to mean the same
thing, but they’re different emotions. Jealousy is a form of fear
fear of losing someone important to you, especially to someone
else. We’ve all witnessed romantic jealousy that is
accompanied by anger or even rage. Children can be
jealous of a sibling or classmate when they perceive their parent
or teacher spending more time with the other child. They
experience it because they feel threatened and fear the loss of
their relationship with the adult. It is caused by our
coveting something that’s not ours and could lead us to focus our
efforts and work harder to attain something desired. In that
case, it may be a force for good, but it can also lead to anger
toward the person who has what we desire.
* sibling: ** covet:
Some people have a natural tendency to interact with “weird”
people; but most of us prefer the safety of what we know, and
the fear of the unknown often prevents us from taking risks
and exploring new ideas.
Contrary to common wisdom, creativity requires discipline
not the military discipline that eliminates it, but the discipline of
working on it. Creativity does not just happen; people and
organizations need to want it to happen. A key factor of
creativity is openness to experience, interacting with the outside
world, with people with different experiences and points of view.
Discipline is required to overcome these creative blocks.
Another factor of creativity is to consciously think about
these experiences and make the effort to translate them into ideas.
Again, our natural tendency is to let these experiences go
by, without considering how they can enrich the way we live and
work.
* weird: ** discipline:
(A)
(B)
In psychology, nonverbal communicative cues, such as eye
gaze, body posture, or facial muscle activity, are often studied
as implicit indicators of affect toward a person or an object.
Many of the nonverbal signals we convey are expressed
automatically without much thought or are even expressed
entirely unconsciously. Therefore, nonverbal cues are often
believed to be unfiltered, showing people’s “true” attitudes.
For instance, your body language can communicate a
message very different from your speech. Think of someone
you do not like very much. Although you might greet this
person in a friendly manner and start a seemingly friendly
chat, your nonverbal cues might give away your true feelings.
You might look at the person more briefly, frown rather than
smile, and avoid physical contact while not even being aware
that your nonverbal cues are not consistent with your verbal
chat.
* implicit: ** affect:
Nonverbal communicative cues are believed to (A)
people’s true attitudes toward a person or an object when they
do not (B) people’s speech.
(A) (B)
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Prior to Sir Roger Bannister it was believed that humans could
not physically run a mile in less than four minutes. It was simply
outside of the human body’s capabilities. In 1954 Bannister
proved the world (a) wrong. Not only did he break the four
minute barrier but over the years it has been done by numerous
athletes. The key to beating fatigue is training your brain to
continually push past your perceived limitation and fatigue
levels. The easiest way to imagine this concept is in the weight
room or on an athletic field. But pushing past fatigue goes way
(b) beyond sports. It can be applied to all your goals and will
greatly help build self-discipline.
In nearly every goal you pursue, you will meet the point of
fatigue. This is when you are mentally (c) spent and about to
give up. These are the crucial moments when self-discipline is
developed and strengthened. When you are at the very edge of
completely breaking, push a little further. (d) Remove the extra
hour on your new business project at the end of a long and tough
day. Write that additional 1,000 words when your brain is
already thinking of (e) bed. Whatever your goal is when you
face the wall of fatigue push past the wall. One day you will run
a four minute mile, most likely in the figurative sense.
* fatigue: ** figurative:
You Should Not Ignore Your Fatigue
The Balance Between Training and Rest
If Your Friend Can Make It, So Can You
Patience: You Should Consider in Goal Setting
Go Beyond the Limits That Come Right Before Achievement
Richard jumped up and ran down to him. Before Nick could
say a word, he hugged him happily. Nick said, “I am so sorry
about having argued with you and left home, Father. I didn’t
know whether you would want to see (b) me again.” Richard
said. “You are here, and I am so happy to have you back. That’s
the most important thing, because I thought I might never see
you again.” Then he had a good idea. “Let’s have a party!” So
they did.
(C)
Richard could see little figures down there, people setting out
to work in the fields and taking their flocks of sheep to find fresh
green grass. There were one or two people making their way to the
well to fetch water, and there was someone coming slowly along
the road that came from the town over the hill. As (c) he got
nearer and nearer, Richard rubbed his eyes. His walk looked very
familiar to Richard. Could it be? Yes, it was it really was Nick!
* fetch:
(D)
No one had seen Nick or heard from (d) him since then. It had
made Richard not only very sad but also depressed. He didn’t
know if he would ever see Nick again. Even as a child, he had
been very stubborn. But Richard couldn’t give up on his son. So
he decided to get up and find his way up the hill beside the house,
where it was quiet and peaceful. Sitting up there, (e) he watched
the sun coming up, getting brighter and brighter every minute.
(A)

(B) (D) (C) (C) (B) (D)

(C) (D) (B) (D) (B) (C)
(a) (e)
(D) (C) (B)

(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

(a) (e)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Richard

(A)

Richard couldn’t sleep thinking about his son Nick. This night
was no different from many other nights. He would lie awake,
tossing and turning because he just couldn’t settle down. He
thought he couldn’t sleep well even tonight. The trouble was that
he was worrying all the time about his son, even though (a) he
was grown up now. Richard didn’t know where Nick was. They
had had an awful argument last year, and Nick had left home.