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    in traces seen at Carroll in 2004/ July 26

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    t were detected at two areas inside Camp Caroll in Chilgok?

    o wrote the 2004 report abd what is it about?

    me about the water samples? What were the findings on it?

    ain the US Environmental Protection Agency Standards.

    e the evedinces gathered sufficient or not? Why?

    t are Dioxins? Where can it be found?

    t were the viewpoints of some analysts?

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    ABULARY

    stry

    ANING: (noun) The act of serving; ministration.

    MPLE: He disclosed that his ministry gave funds to parties in Namibia.

    ology

    ANING: (noun) The scientific study of the properties, distribution, and effects of water on the earth's surface, in the soil and underlying rocks, and in the atmosphere.

    MPLE: The senior lecturer in hydrology at Newcastle University

    erway

    ANING: (adv) Already commenced or initiated; in progress.

    MPLE: An investigation is underway to find out how the disaster happened.

    NUNCIATION

    unciation drill:

    ny Lou leopard led leprechauns leaping like lemmings.

    OF EXPRESSIONS

    M: fraidy-cat/MEANING: someone who is easily frightened (used by children)/EXAMPLE:The little boy called his friend a fraidy-cat because he wouldnt climb the tree.

    on plan in disarray / July 26

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    t was GNP announcement all about?

    t caused the candelight demonstrations?

    o participated the demonstration?

    t Is their aim?

    is GNP's behavior disappointing?

    will this effect that tax money?

    you pro or anti to this idea?Why?AKING SKILLS:

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    rray

    ANING: (noun) A state of disorder; confusion.

    MPLE: The feud has plunged the country into political disarray.

    sidies

    ANING: (noun) Monetary assistance granted by a government to a person or group in support of an enterprise regarded as being in the public interest.

    MPLE: Some industries are subsidized by the government.

    rt

    ANING: (verb) To turn aside from a course or direction:MPLE: Traffic was diverted around the scene of the accident.

    NUNCIATION

    unciation drill:

    ny Lou leopard led leprechauns leaping like lemmings.

    M: fraidy-cat/MEANING: someone who is easily frightened (used by children)/EXAMPLE:The little boy called his friend a fraidy-cat because he wouldnt climb the tree.

    #REF!

    h ado about secret inquiries/July 26

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    t does G-man mean?

    was name coined?

    o is Alcapone?

    t is the purpose or goal of the FBI?

    ain the secret inquiries Korea has conducted.

    o are the ones incharged of the secret inquiries?

    do they need to focus more on the investigation?

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    ded

    ANING: (Verb) To handle (a weapon or tool, for example) with skill and ease.

    MPLE: He remains chairman, but wields little power in the company.

    pant

    ANING: (adj) Extending unchecked; unrestrained

    MPLE: a rampant growth of weeds in the neglected yard.

    rcement

    ANING: (verb) To compel observance of or obedience to

    MPLE: enforces its plea with a description of the pains of hell

    NUNCIATIONunciation drill:

    ny Lou leopard led leprechauns leaping like lemmings.

    OF EXPRESSIONS

    M: fraidy-cat/MEANING: someone who is easily frightened (used by children)/EXAMPLE:The little boy called his friend a fraidy-cat because he wouldnt climb the tree.

    E 27. 2011 IHT CLASS (B)/ The Way Outhttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/opinion/23thu1.html?ref=global

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    are Americans Impatient?

    ain the war in Afghanistan and why is America involved?

    t was President Obama announcement about?

    t is your viewpoint on his announcement?t is Obama's motive?

    t is the fundamental goal according to President Obama?

    o was the front line in the war according to George W. Bush?

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    mel

    ANING: (verb)

    MPLE: The angry crowd pummeled the thief.

    f

    ANING: (noun) The easing of a burden or distress, such as pain, anxiety, or oppression.

    MPLE: The light brought the white church . . . into relief from the flat ledges

    ding

    ANING: (verb) To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark

    MPLE: waited for the floodwaters to recede.

    NUNCIATION

    unciation drill:

    ny Lou leopard led leprechauns leaping like lemmings.

    OF EXPRESSIONS

    M: fraidy-cat/MEANING: someone who is easily frightened (used by children)/EXAMPLE:The little boy called his friend a fraidy-cat because he wouldnt climb the tree.

    E 27. 2011 IHT CLASS (A) / Unusual Traits Blend in Germany E. coli strain/ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/health/research/23ecoli.html?_r=1&

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    t is E.coli bacteria?

    t caused the E.coli outbreak?

    will this bacteria affect people's health?

    o are the most vulnerable victims? Why?

    ain the recent Ecoli outbreak?

    t preventive measures should be done to stop it from spreading?

    t should be avoided?

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    aordinary

    ANING: (adj) Beyond what is ordinary or usual

    MPLE: a minister extraordinary; an extraordinary professor.

    ns

    ANING: (noun) a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and growth of certain microorganisms and some higher plant and animal species

    MPLE: Tests showed increased levels of toxins in fish.

    break

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    dline/JUne 27/2 rescuers, 4 others are swept away in typhoon

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    ow good are the weather forecasts? how do we tell if they're right?

    e weather reports prophetic or pathetic?

    hat's in your Emergency disaster Kit and how do you prepare it?

    hen do typhoons usually happen in your country? Are Typhoons and Hurricanes the same?

    hat are the safety precautions during typhoons?

    ave you heard of the Government's calamity funds? How and when do they spend it?

    ow did typhoon Maemi affect South Korea and the people?

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    ne went to Wales to watch walruses.

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    ABULARY

    ential

    ANING: (adj) Resembling, flowing in, or forming torrents

    MPLE: torrential mountain streams; a torrential downpour.

    pateANING: (verb) To attenuate to or almost to the point of disappearing

    MPLE: The wind finally dissipated the smoke

    merged

    ANING: (adj) Living in poverty or misery.

    MPLE:Most of the mouth of the cave was submerged in the lake.

    orial/June 27/Mired in populism

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    hat do you think of Lee Myung Bak's governance? Do you think the article that you've read is anti/against Lee Myung back's administration?

    you think Lee Myung Bak and his officials have maintained the balance in budget spending policies, warning against populist welfare policies?

    hat do you think of South Korea's tuition and free meal battle? The country has a long history of student protest. DO you think the government should really cut the tuition fe

    uring Lee Myung Bak's election campaign in 2007, he promised to halve tuitions fees. Will the president push through this plan? What are the hindrances?

    the expense of universities the real issue or the poor quality of education being provided?

    hat other issues the government is facing?ow would you desribe a healthy society?

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    d (noun)

    ANING: An area of wet, soggy, muddy ground; a bog.

    MPLE: The mire of poverty

    ocably

    ANING: (adj) Impossible to retract or revoke:

    MPLE: The team has made an irrevocable decision.

    rendum

    ANING: (noun) . The submission of a proposed public measure or actual statute to a direct popular vote.

    MPLE: a referendum on independence

    ntain/June 27/Culture minister rolls the dice on gambling

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    hat are the other social problems caused by habitual gambling?

    hat makes and why gambling popular all around the globe knowing that it is one of the major causes of social problems?

    ambling comes in numerous ways and means. Give examples.What do you think of lottery?

    hat do you think gamblers think? Why do they gamble? Do you want to improve their method of living? Do they just turn to what's the easiest for them, like gambling?

    e more gamblers yearn to try their luck, the more.... (these obligations would kill their lives continously).

    ow does gambling become a vice? (when people win even merely a mere quantity of prizes, what would be their next step? ---want more and ultimately bet more.

    o you think gambling should be legalized in South Korea giving access or allowing both Foreigns and Koreans?

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    ABULARY

    ANING: (noun) An evil, degrading, or immoral practice or habit.

    MPLE: offences connected with vice, gaming and drugs

    erousANING: (adj) Amounting to a large number; many.

    MPLE: Such crimes were just as numerous then as they are today. She made numerous attempts to diet, but her weight still soared.

    rvations

    ANING: (noun) a district that is reserved for particular purpose

    MPLE: He went to the desk to make a reservation.

    E 28. 2011 IHT CLASS (A) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/fashion/i-found-my-birth-mother-th

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    hat do you think technology has brought us?

    ave you got connected with a long lost friend or relative by looking for them on the internet?

    you think using of social networking to help find missing people is a growing trend?hat other benefits could you get from social networking platforms?

    hat are the possible harm of social networking?

    n these platforms be used for marketing? Why?

    hat is your vision on Internet and Its innovation in the future

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    mvented

    ANING: (verb) To surround (an enemy, for example); enclose or entrap.

    MPLE: She planned a way to circumvent all the bureaucratic red tape.

    y

    ANING: (adj) Well informed and perceptive; shrewd

    MPLE: a banker known for financial savvy.

    mentary

    ANING: (adj) Of or relating to basic facts or principles; elementary.

    MPLE: It had been extended into a kind of rudimentary kitchen.

    E 28. 2011 IHT CLASS (B) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/fashion/new-wave-of-graduates-pref

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    hat environmentalist to have a green job? Why are they important?

    ould you leave your current job and choose a career that helps the environment?

    you think green jobs are our future?

    e green jobs low-paying jobs?

    e green jobs just government-subsidized jobs?

    gains in green jobs cause net job losses?

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    che

    EANING: (noun) A recess in a wall, as for holding a statue or urn.

    AMPLE: One niche that is approaching mass-market proportions is held by regional magazines

    f-ghettoized

    EANING: (verb) To set apart in or as if in a ghetto; isolate.

    AMPLE: He left a city ghettoized and strangled by highways and the auto

    novators

    EANING: (verb) To begin or introduce (something new) for or as if for the first time.

    AMPLE: The innovators have studied the next model.

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    dline/Victim of ethics rules? Restaurants/June 28,2011

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    hat are the bad impacts of corruption crack-down?

    hat are the positive and negative effects as well?

    hat should be the solution to this?

    Lee Myung Bak's actiong right?

    ow should a government Strengthen the civil servants Ethics law to crack down corruption?

    hould this be called an Ethics if its causing damage to other establishments and business owners?

    vl Servants Law of Ethics forbids them to take bribes in any form or way. Do you think avoiding private restaurants could help to crack down corruption?

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    and Andy's anniversary is in April.

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    up the wrong tree

    ANING: choose the wrong course of action

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    s barking up the wrong tree. He accuses me of causing the computer problem but I was away at the time.

    ABULARY

    nymity

    ANING: (noun) the state of being anonymous

    MPLE:Both mother and daughter have requested anonymity.

    ng

    ANING: (verb)- To lie in wait, as in ambush.

    MPLE:danger lurking around every bend.

    c

    ANING: (noun) A set of principles of right conduct.

    MPLE:An ethic of service is at war with a craving for gain

    orial/Task force fails on reforming FSS/June 28, 2011

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    hat is the main goal and purpose of FSS?

    ow important is indepence in task force?

    hould FSS be abolished? Why?

    ompare people working in private and public sectors. What do you think are the differences?

    an organization or team is not working well, who should be at fault?

    hat is the root of corruption?

    ould zero-tolerance be implemented?

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    up the wrong tree

    ANING: choose the wrong course of action

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    s barking up the wrong tree. He accuses me of causing the computer problem but I was away at the time.

    ABULARY

    mp

    ANING: (verb)-o patch up or restore; renovate.

    MPLE:

    vinating

    ANING: (verb) To restore to youthful vigor or appearance; make young again.

    MPLE:rejuvenate an old sofa.

    sed

    ANING: (verb) To pour out and cause to spread freely.

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    MPLE: They declared that there were eighty-two erroneous opinions on religious subjects diffused among the people, and that Mrs.

    ntain/The ugly face of populism in Korea/JUne 28,2011

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    populism benificial or not? What the advantages and disadvatages?

    ow was Argentina desribed? Tell me about the governance or The Peron's administration?

    e populist mass movements irrational?

    they introduce instability into the political processes?

    an and how populist movements mobilize anger to the government and big business?

    populist considered socialism?

    plain poplusim in kOrea.

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    up the wrong tree

    ANING: choose the wrong course of action

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    s barking up the wrong tree. He accuses me of causing the computer problem but I was away at the time.

    ABULARY

    entralization

    ANING: (verb)o distribute the administrative functions or powers of (a central authority) among several local authorities.

    MPLE: decentralize a university complex; decentralize a museum.

    ulist

    ANING:(noun)-A supporter of the rights and power of the people.

    MPLE:a populist aversion to business monopolies.

    irected

    ANING:(verb)-To aim (a blow or projectile, for example) badly.

    MPLE:It is not your fault that I have had all my energies misdirected by others

    E 29. 2011 IHT CLASS (A)/Respect for the humble workhorse

    ://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/27/arts/27iht-design27.html?_r=1&adxn

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    hat are the factors you consider when buying furniture/appliances especially the elctronic ones?

    e the furniture/appliances model and brand important? Why? Why do people prefer the branded and established ones?

    hat do you think is the greatest invention innovation brought us?

    hat are the main environmental impacts of electronic appliances such as airconditioner, freezer, and dishwasher?

    hat are the best brands to buy in Korea? (Samsung,LG) How did these companies become well known and established?

    ave you read any negative feedbacks or comments on their products and services.

    hat do you usually do before buying appliances? Is it better to buy on line or offline? Why?

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    up the wrong tree

    ANING: choose the wrong course of action

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    s barking up the wrong tree. He accuses me of causing the computer problem but I was away at the time.

    ABULARY

    ible

    ANING: (adj)- Perceptible by the senses or by the mind.

    MPLE:I am sensible that a good deal more is still to be done

    khorse

    ANING: (noun)-Something, such as a machine, that performs dependably under heavy or prolonged use

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    MPLE:the 50-year-old DC-3 ... one of aviation's most effective workhorses

    ed

    ANING:(verb)-To provide with a harness or equipment; fit out.

    MPLE:The costumer rigged out the actors in peasant clothing.

    29. 2011 IHT CLASS(B)/Sportswear rules

    ://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/28/fashion/sportswear-rules-at-acne-3

    ENING SKILLS

    ve u noticed how fashion and habits seem to differ a lot from country to country?

    this economy, is the name of the game worldwide fashion or saving money?

    important is fashion to you? Do you have an eye for fashion?

    very designer has different fashion statement, what would be yours?

    mong these fashion statements, which do you think is better..Fashion Comfort & elegance?

    en buying clothes and chosing styles, what are the things do you consider?

    ompare the collections of Asians and Western designers. Which is more appealing to your taste?

    ho is your fashion icon?hat are the categories of fashion do you follow during winter, spring, summer, and autumn?

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    up the wrong tree

    ANING: choose the wrong course of action

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    s barking up the wrong tree. He accuses me of causing the computer problem but I was away at the time.

    ABULARY

    ed

    ANING: (verb)To give an often deceptively attractive or improved appearance to.

    MPLE: am bringing it from the frownery - the one over there with the gilded steeple.

    ition

    ANING: (noun)-he act of rendering.

    MPLE:The musicians broke into a rousing rendition of the song.

    dANING: (adj)-Orderly and neat in appearance or procedure

    MPLE:She made her bed and tidied her room.

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    dline CJ Group wins bidding war for Korea Express/ June 29

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 Who is your bet to win the bidding and why?

    2 How much money did Cjgroup offered?

    3 According to CJ Group, they do not see any problems. Do you agree with this?

    4 What are the analysts viewpoint on this?

    5 DO you think the financial assets of CK Group is enough to make big plans for Korea Express? How will they compensate on the plans?

    6 Why CJ group shares tumbled after wining Korea Express bid?

    7 Will Korean Express shares continute to drop?

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    acquisition

    MEANING: (noun) Something acquired or gained

    EXAMPLE: We added two new acquisitions to my library.

    conglomerateMEANING: (verb)- To form or gather into a mass or whole.

    EXAMPLE: a conglomerate of color, passion, and artistry.

    plunged

    MEANING: (verb) To thrust or throw forcefully into a substance or place

    EXAMPLE: Plunge the lobsters, head first, into a large pot of rapidly boiling salted water

    PRONUNCIATION

    Pronunciation drill:

    Birdie birdie in the sky laid a turdie in my eye.If cows could fly I'd have a cow pie in my eye.

    USE OF EXPRESSIONS

    IDIOM:cat get ones tongue/MEANING: cant speak because of shyness/EXAMPLE:The cat must have got

    her tongue. She did not saying anything at all.

    orial Editorial/Curbing crooked practices/ June 29

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 After reading the article what kind of reputation does the government employees and sectors have?

    2 Is it lawful or fair to terminate government employees who failed to follow the rules and ethics?3 How does these practice which are not related to work affect productivity?

    4 Should the rank-and-file employees be blamed or the management?

    5 What should be the solution to stop employees from checking unecessary website?

    6 What other malpractices do you see in government employees?

    7 What makes them complacent?

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    prevalence

    MEANING: (noun)he quality of prevailing generally; being widespreadEXAMPLE: the prevalence of asthma in Britain and Western Europe

    deviation

    MEANING: (noun) a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

    EXAMPLE:Deviation from the norm is not tolerated.

    meteMEANING: (verb)To distribute by or as if by measure;

    EXAMPLE: mete out justice.

    PRONUNCIATION

    Pronunciation drill:

    Birdie birdie in the sky laid a turdie in my eye.If cows could fly I'd have a cow pie in my eye.

    USE OF EXPRESSIONS

    IDIOM:cat get ones tongue/MEANING: cant speak because of shyness/EXAMPLE:The cat must have got her tongue. She did not saying anything at all.

    ntain Passion and patrons, key elements in art/ June 29

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 In Korea is there an icreasing support for the Arts and Artists? How?

    2 Why do we need to support the Arts? Give reasons.

    3 A ti t i K i h t hibit h th i t k?

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    7 DO you think Art could also be a profession? Why?

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    YOU SAID: There are some school have Art clubs.

    BETTER WAY OF SAYING IT:

    YOU SAID: Last 2009 one subject was only one time a week or two time a week.

    BETTER WAY OF SAYING IT: In 2009, the subject was taken once or twice a week.

    YOU SAID: I have to pray for her to be pain

    BETTER WAY OF SAYING IT: I have to pray for a new teacher.

    VOCABULARY

    Infinity

    MEANING: (noun)The quality or condition of being infinite.

    EXAMPLE:the darkness of a starless night stretching into infinity

    patronage

    MEANING: (noun) The support or encouragement of a patron, as for an institution or cause.

    EXAMPLE: Our little establishment has finally been deemed worthy of the bank's patronag

    keen

    MEANING: (adj) Having or marked by intellectual quickness and acuity.

    EXAMPLE: He is a keen amateur photographer.

    PRONUNCIATION

    Pronunciation drill:

    Birdie birdie in the sky laid a turdie in my eye.If cows could fly I'd have a cow pie in my eye.

    USE OF EXPRESSIONS

    IDIOM:cat get ones tongue/MEANING: cant speak because of shyness/EXAMPLE:The cat must have got her tongue. She did not saying anything at all.

    A JUNE 30. 2011 IHT CLASS (A)/No trash, no crash/ http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/28/opinion/28hall.html?_r=1&ref=opini

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 Explain what happened to US Airways Flight 1549.

    2 Was it a mircale or the captain and crew were definitely skillfull?

    3 Could the Federal Aviation Administration be at fault? Why?

    4 Explain the FAA guidelines.

    5 What are the threats being faced based on the articles and what could be the solution to this?

    6 How important is the cause and effect and analysis before pushing through a plan or a project?

    7 What are the mitigation measures of FAA?

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    scrutiny

    MEANING: (noun)A close, careful examination or study.

    EXAMPLE: Famous people live their lives under continuous public scrutiny.

    defenders

    MEANING: (verb) To make or keep safe from danger, attack, or harm.

    EXAMPLE: He proclaims himself a defender of the environment.

    aviation

    MEANING: (noun) The design, development, and production of aircraft.

    EXAMPLE: the aviation industry has improved a lot for the past decades.

    PRONUNCIATION

    Pronunciation drill:

    Birdie birdie in the sky laid a turdie in my eye.If cows could fly I'd have a cow pie in my eye.

    USE OF EXPRESSIONS

    IDIOM:cat get ones tongue/MEANING: cant speak because of shyness/EXAMPLE:The cat must have got her tongue. She did not saying anything at all.

    B JUNE 30. 2011 IHT CLASS (B) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/29/world/asia/29chinairaq.html?ref=as

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 When did the operations begin?

    2 When was the oil field discover?

    3 Explain the contract between Iraq and China.

    4 What does the contract say?/

    5 Why is the deal being criticized intensly?6 What were the local residents complained about in 2009?

    7 Why were chinese workers scared to live the area?

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    VOCABULARY

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    atory

    ANING: (adj) Bound by signed agreement

    MPLE: the signatory parties to a contract.

    red

    ANING: (verb) To rise, fly, or glide high and with little apparent effort.

    MPLE: Seagulls soared above the cliffs; Prices have soared recently.

    NUNCIATION

    nunciation drill:

    ie birdie in the sky laid a turdie in my eye.If cows could fly I'd have a cow pie in my eye.

    OF EXPRESSIONS

    OM:cat get ones tongue/MEANING: cant speak because of shyness/EXAMPLE:The cat must have got her tongue. She did not saying anything at all.

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    dline In digital school, no homework can be left behind/ June 30

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 Explain the Smart Education System.

    2 Explain the old and new paradigm shift in education. What are the differences and which do you prefer?

    3 What are the advantages and disadvatanges of online literacy?

    4 Will old school class methods of teaching be changed and replaced by online literacy? Do you like the system innovation has introduced or the

    5 Do you think publishing companies (school books) will lose business? How will the digitalized textbooks affect publish companies?

    6 Technology has made it easier for us. What kind of innovation do you see in the future?

    7 Is it healthy for students to spend more time online these days?

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    VOCABULARY

    literacy

    MEANING: (noun) The condition or quality of being literate, especially the ability to read and write. See Usage Note

    EXAMPLE:Many of them have some problems with literacy and numeracy.

    established

    MEANING: (verb) To place or settle in a secure position or condition; install:

    EXAMPLE: They established me in my own business.

    revitalized

    MEANING: (verb) To impart new life or vigor

    EXAMPLE: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy.

    PRONUNCIATIONPronunciation drill:

    Picky people pick Peter Pan Peanut-Butter, 'tis the peanut-butter picky people

    USE OF EXPRESSIONS

    IDIOM: bull in a china shop/ MEANING: a person with no tact who upsets others or upsets plans /EXAMPLE:He is like a bull in a china shop so

    COMMENTS

    *Teacher Dhel*

    orial Drop out, Mr. Cho/ June 30

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 Is the constitution of fundamental laws are strictly followed and implemented?

    2 If the law does not compliment the actions of the public servants, what impact does it give to the community and on the administration?3 Is Cho Yong Whan credible to be a public official?

    4 What is your viewpoint on his statement on North Korea's sinking of Cheonan warship?

    5 What could be the reason behind this? Do you any political agenda?

    6 Should there be legal actions on this? Why?

    7 Tell me more about the blind followers of North Korea.

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    VOCABULARY

    concoctionMEANING: (noun) any foodstuff made by combining different ingredients; "he volunteered to taste her latest concoction"; "he drank a mixture o

    EXAMPLE: This concoction helps to control skin blemishes.

    sly

    MEANING: (adj) Clever or cunning, especially in the practice of deceit.

    EXAMPLE: He made a sly reference to my foolish mistake.

    rhetoric

    MEANING: (noun) The art or study of using language effectively and persuasively.

    EXAMPLE: the noble institutions, such as political rhetoric

    PRONUNCIATION

    Pronunciation drill:

    Picky people pick Peter Pan Peanut-Butter, 'tis the peanut-butter picky people

    USE OF EXPRESSIONS

    IDIOM: bull in a china shop/ MEANING: a person with no tact who upsets others or upsets plans /EXAMPLE:He is like a bull in a china shop so

    COMMENTS

    *Teacher Dhel*

    ntain For Hallyus success, look to Hong Kong

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 D th l it f K lt ill l t i f i t i lik P i ?

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    receded

    MEANING: (verb) To move back or away from a limit, point, or mark

    EXAMPLE: waited for the floodwaters to recede.

    feat

    MEANING: (noun) A notable act or deed, especially an act of courage; an exploit.

    EXAMPLE: Building the pyramids was a brilliant feat of engineering.

    culture

    MEANING: (noun) The totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and tho

    EXAMPLE: Social workers say this has created a culture of dependency.

    PRONUNCIATION

    Pronunciation drill:

    Picky people pick Peter Pan Peanut-Butter, 'tis the peanut-butter picky people

    USE OF EXPRESSIONS

    IDIOM: bull in a china shop/ MEANING: a person with no tact who upsets others or upsets plans /EXAMPLE:He is like a bull in a china shop so

    COMMENTS

    *Teacher Dhel*B JULY 01. 2011 IHT CLASS (B) / Keeping Artificial Limbs Low-cost and High-Quality http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/28/keeping-a

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 Where is Jaipur Limbs located?

    2 What seems to be the problem in producing artificial libmbs according to Craig?

    3 What did he say about the technicians?

    4 Which do you think is more important quality or quantity?

    5 What are the disadvantages if manufacturers or producers are more concern on quality/quantity?

    6 How did the Jaipur Limb react on the criticism?

    7 How did the research help Jaipur Limb?

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    VOCABULARY

    inanimate

    MEANING: (adj) Not having the qualities associated with active, living organisms

    EXAMPLE: A rock is an inanimate object.

    chafing

    MEANING: (verb) To wear away or irritate by rubbing.

    EXAMPLE: The high collar chafed against my neck.

    calipers

    MEANING: (noun) An instrument, usually resembling a pair of dividers or compasses with curved legs, for measuring the diameter or thickness

    EXAMPLE: he produced a thing like calipers and got the dimensions back and front and every way

    PRONUNCIATIONPronunciation drill:

    Picky people pick Peter Pan Peanut-Butter, 'tis the peanut-butter picky people

    USE OF EXPRESSIONS

    IDIOM: bull in a china shop/ MEANING: a person with no tact who upsets others or upsets plans /EXAMPLE:He is like a bull in a china shop so

    COMMENTS

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    A JULY 01. 2011 IHT CLASS (A) / Making Sickle Disease a Manageable Illness /http://www.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-sickle-cell-es

    LISTENING SKILLS

    1 Who is Giovanna Poli and what kind of diseas does she have?

    2 What is sickle cell deases?3 Who are commonly affected by the desease?

    4 What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?

    5 How will doctors prevent this from being chronic?

    6 What is hydroxyurea and what is it for?

    7 Is there a guarantee that people affected by this desease will be cured? Why?

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    kle

    ANING:( noun) - an edge tool for cutting grass or crops; has a curved blade and a short handle

    AMPLE: his swindler's sickle ready for any emergency.

    umococcus

    ANING: (noun) A nonmotile, gram-positive bacterium (Streptococcus pneumoniae) that is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia,

    AMPLE: NanA is produced by all strains of pneumococcus and displayed prominently on the bacteria's outer surface.

    ONUNCIATION

    nunciation drill:

    ky people pick Peter Pan Peanut-Butter, 'tis the peanut-butter picky people

    E OF EXPRESSIONSOM: bull in a china shop/ MEANING: a person with no tact who upsets others or upsets plans /EXAMPLE:He is like a bull in a china shop so

    MMENTS

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