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Speaking Question

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Speaking Question: If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it? Speaker A If I could have any superpower, I would choose the power of time travel. I would use it to visit different times in history and see how people lived. I could also go to the future to learn about new technology and ideas. Most importantly, I would use my power to help change mistakes in the past to make a better world! Speaker B If I could have any superpower, I would choose to have super strength. I would use it to help people with heavy tasks, like moving furniture or rescuing people from dangerous situations. It would feel great to be able to make life easier for others and help in emergencies! Speaker C If I could have any superpower, I would choose the ability to speak and understand all languages. I would use this power to communicate with people from different cultures around the world, share ideas, and foster understanding. It would help me connect with others and promote pe

Keanu Reeves

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Keanu Reeves Biography  Keanu Reeves is a famous actor from Canada. He was born on September 2, 1964, in Beirut, Lebanon. His father is from Hawaii, and his mother is from England. Keanu moved to Canada when he was a young child, and he grew up in Toronto. Keanu became famous for his roles in movies. His first big movie was "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" in 1989. Many people know him from the "Matrix" movies, where he played a character called Neo. The "Matrix" movies are about a world controlled by machines. Keanu also acted in other popular movies like "Speed," "John Wick," and "Point Break." Besides acting, Keanu loves music and played in a band called Dogstar. Keanu is known for being a kind and humble person. He helps many charities and likes to keep his life private. Fans all around the world admire him for his talent and good heart. Answer These Questions  1. Where was Keanu Reeves born? 2. Where did Keanu R

Listening practice about jobs

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Listen to and read the interview; then, answer the quiz questions below  ** Interviewer :** Welcome everyone to today's show! We have a fantastic lineup of guests who'll be sharing insights into their careers, highlighting what they love and what they find challenging. Let's get started! Our first guest is Sarah, a nurse. Sarah, could you tell us about the best parts of your job? ** Sarah :** Absolutely! Being a nurse is incredibly rewarding. The best part is definitely the opportunity to help people and make a real difference in their lives. Seeing a patient recover and knowing you've played a part in their journey to health is truly fulfilling. Also, every day brings new challenges and learning opportunities, which keeps the job interesting. ** Interviewer :** That sounds wonderful, Sarah. But there must be some tough aspects too? ** Sarah :** Yes, of course. The job can be very demanding and emotionally exhausting. Long hours, sometimes back-to-back shifts, can be ph

Listening test

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A) Listen to two people talking about the past and fill in the blanks with the words you hear. 1. Person 1: "If only I had pursued my passion for ___________ instead of __________ to others, I might __________ been a successful artist today. I ___________ not following my heart back _________." 2. Person 2: "Looking back, I wish I had taken that job offer ___________. Maybe my life ___________ have been more ___________ and fulfilling. But I've come to ___________ that everything __________ for a reason." B) Listen to the recording and complete the following statements with suitable words 1. The Maiden's Tower is a famous building located in __________. 2. It sits on a small island at the entrance of the __________. 3. The tower was first constructed by people from __________ in 408 BC to __________. 4. Over the years, the Maiden's Tower has been __________ and rebuilt many times. 5. The current look of the tower was established in the __________ century

Laughter

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  What makes you laugh? **Radio Host** : Welcome back, listeners! Today's topic is all about laughter—what tickles your funny bone? We've got our first caller on the line. Hey there, you're live! What makes you laugh? **Caller 1** : Hey! Thanks for having me. For me, nothing beats a good pun. It's all about that moment when you realize there's a second layer to what you've just heard. Like, I heard this one the other day, "I’m reading a book on the history of glue. Can’t put it down." It's simple but so clever! **Radio Host** : (Laughs) That’s a good one! It really sticks with you. Thanks for sharing! Let's hear from our next caller. What's your source of laughter? **Caller 2** : Hi! I'm all about those funny moments in everyday life. You know, those situations you can't make up even if you tried. Like when you walk into a room and forget why you’re there, but it turns out you went to get your phone, which you’ve been holding in you

Happiness

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Speaking question: What makes you happy? Happiness J asmine "Good morning! This is Jasmine. You know, thinking about what truly makes me happy, I'd immediately say it's the time I spend with my family. Just last weekend, we had this impromptu picnic in the park. It was nothing fancy, just some homemade sandwiches and lemonade. But the laughter, the games, and even the quiet moments of just sitting together, watching the kids play – those are my treasures. It's in these simple, unplanned moments that I find profound happiness. It reminds me of the beauty of connection and how the simplest things can indeed be the most beautiful." Mark "Hey there, I'm Mark. What makes me happy, you ask? Achievement. I spent years working towards a specific career milestone. There were countless late nights, setbacks, and moments of doubt. But then, the moment I achieved what I'd been striving for, it was surreal. The happiness I felt wasn't just because I'd reac

Talking about travel plans

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My Travel Plans I'm going to Tokyo, Japan, with my family. It's a place I really want to visit because I love Japanese culture and anime. My family means my mom, dad, and younger sister. We usually have fun on trips, even though sometimes we argue a bit. That's normal, I think. We have lots of plans in Tokyo. First, we want to see the Shibuya Crossing. It's a busy place with lots of people. It's famous and exciting. I also want to go to Akihabara because I like anime and manga. It's a great place to buy comics and cool tech stuff. We'll visit the Senso-ji Temple too. It's old and beautiful, with lots of history. I'm excited to try Japanese food like ramen, sushi, and takoyaki. My whole family wants to try different foods. We're staying in two places. First, in a ryokan, which is a traditional Japanese inn, in Shinjuku. It's to learn more about Japanese culture. Then, we'll stay in a modern hotel in Shibuya. I can't wait for this trip.

Environmental problems

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Listen to the recording and complete the paragraph with the words below impact / contributes / issues / detrimental/ increase / concerns / posing / leads to  Environmental problems, such as climate change, deforestation, and pollution, have become major ___________ in today's world. These __________ have a significant _________ on ecosystems, wildlife, and human health. Climate change, caused by the _________ in greenhouse gas emissions, __________ rising temperatures and extreme weather events. Deforestation _________ to habitat loss and threatens biodiversity. Pollution from industrial activities and transportation has _________ effects on air, water, and soil quality, _________ risks to both the environment and human well-being. Read the passage again and answer the questions below. Choose the correct option. 1. What is the passage primarily about?    a) Environmental solutions    b) Environmental awareness campaigns    c) Environmental problems and their impact    d) Environmen

Explore London

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Explore London: A City Full of Fun and History London is a big and exciting city on the River Thames. It has old buildings and new things to see and do. When you walk around, you can see different parts that each have their own feel. Famous Places and Kings and Queens Start your visit by seeing Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, where the country's rules are made. Close by is a church called Westminster Abbey where kings and queens have their big ceremonies. Don't forget to watch the royal guards change at Buckingham Palace. This is a very traditional thing in London. Museums and Art There are many museums and art places in London. In the British Museum you can learn about people from long ago. Places like the Tate Modern and the National Gallery have many beautiful paintings. If you like plays, go to the West End to see actors perform on stage. Parks and Gardens London has a lot of pretty parks. Visit Hyde Park or Regent's Park to relax or play on the water in a boat. K

Verbs and Nouns

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  Achieve - Achievement Agree - Agreement Attach - Attachment Commit - Commitment  Confine - Confinement Develop - Development Embellish - Embellishment Employ - Employment Encourage - Encouragement Enforce - Enforcement Entertain - Entertainment Enrich - Enrichment Enrol - Enrolment Establish - Establishment Excite - Excitement Govern - Government Improve - Improvement Replenish - Replenishment Retire - Retirement Act - Action Accelerate - Acceleration Celebrate - Celebration Compete - Competition Communicate - Communication Concentrate - Concentration Converse - Conversation Demonstrate - Demonstration Determine - Determination Educate - Education Examine - Examination Explore - Exploration Evaluate - Evaluation Generate - Generation Illuminate - Illumination Invent - Invention Investigate - Investigation Navigate - Navigation Medicate - Medication Motivate - Motivation Participate - Participation Prohibit - Prohibition Relate - Relation Decide - Decision  Discuss - Discussion Compre