How far would you travel for a really good meal? To savor a bowl of charred-soy ramen at the family-owned Rishiri Ramen Miraku, you’ll need to take some combination of planes, trains and ferries to an island off Japan’s northernmost tip. But we promise this dish—featuring locally harvested kombu seaweed as the not-so-secret ingredient—is totally worth the trek.
Watch the video then answer the questions...
b) 3 hours c) 1 hour
b) train c) bus
b) Rigni island c) Rishiri island
b) 2 and half hours c) 2 hours
b) charred soy ramen c) all of the above
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This is the amazing TRUE story of why we don’t see purple on national flags. Sometimes the simplest questions have the most extraordinary answers. This unusual tale will take you on a journey through history, geography, science and art.
Vocabulary
DYE = a substance used for changing the color of something (such as hair or cloth) ELITE = the most wealthy and powerful people in a society EXPENSIVE = high-priced, costly FORBID = (forbade, forbidden) ban, prohibit HOLINESS = religiousness, spirituality SCIENTIST = a person who works doing scientific research or solving scientific problems SNAIL = a small animal that lives in a shell that it carries on its back and that moves very slowly SYNTHETIC = artificial, fabricated WEAKNESS = fragility, vulnerability
Have you ever thought about National flags and their colors?
Sit back, relax and watch this...
Watch the video again and answer the questions
Why didn't countries use purple in their flags? a) Because it represented weakness b) Because Queen Elizabeth forbade it c) Because it was too expensive Where did the dye to make the original color purple come from? a) A snail b) Gold c) The water in the Tyre region of the Mediterranean Besides royalty and wealth, what else did purple represent? a) Greek gods b) The Romans c) Holiness When was synthetic purple discovered? a) About 150 years ago b) When the elite stopped liking it c) When it was no longer popular Who discovered today's color purple? a) An American painter b) A scientist c) The video doesn't say
Discussion questions:
What's your favorite color? What are the colors of your country's flag? Do you know what they represent?
What is the chance of the human race surviving the 21st century? There are many dangers – climate change for example, or nuclear war, or a pandemic, or planet Earth being hit by a giant asteroid. Sam and Neil discuss our future and whether we need to start panicking but not before they teach you some useful vocabulary. Read the question [listen for the answer] and check out the vocabulary.
QUESTION:
The species was hunted so much that within a century, every single bird had died out. But do you know which island the dodo was from? Was it: a) The Galapagos b) Mauritius c) Fiji [The answer is at the end of the programme.]
VOCABULARY:
existential risks - dangers that threaten the continuation of human life on Earth the historical record - the collection of all written and recorded past events concerning the human race wipes out - completely destroys leaving nothing remaining plague - infectious, epidemic disease Doomsday - final day of the world’s existence; apocalypse false alarm - warning given incorrectly so that people wrongly believe something dangerous is about to happen
Let's learn some more about bitcoin and cryptocurrencies.
Before you listen, review this vocabulary:
at the end of the day = It's a program at the end of the day. At the end of day means ultimately and refers to a conclusion. Notice the following:
household word = It's kind of becoming a household word. A household word is a popular word that is used by everyone. Notice the following:
has a say = There's no government organization that really has a say. Having a say in something means to have a power over something. Notice the following:
big hurdle = So there's a big hurdle. A big hurdle means an obstacle. Notice the following:
user-friendly = Makes it more user-friendly. When something is user-friendly, it is easy to use. Notice the following:
obsessing over it = Just really obsessing over it. When you obsess over something you spend too much time and effort on it. Notice the following:
After you listen, answer these questions:
1) Why did Anthony stop investing in bitcoin? a) He was excited b) He was anxious c) He was exhausted 2) What does he think is an archetype of future payment systems? a) Cryptocurrency b) Cryptotechnology c) Bitcoin 3) What is the biggest hurdle in cryptocurrency adoption? a) The knowledge required b) The security measures c) The customer service 4) Why does Todd think older people will use cryptocurrency more? a) They are very tech savy b) They like new technologies c) They have more money to invest 5) When dealing with bitcoin, who is in charge of securing your funds? a) The government b) You c) Customer service Follow the Script HERE
Learn about Bitcoin and it's history
Before you listen, review this vocabulary:
kicking myself = I'm really kicking myself. Kicking oneself means to be annoyed or disappointed in oneself. Notice the following:
a chicken and an egg thing = It's like a chicken and an egg thing. A chicken and an egg thing is a puzzle or riddle with no definite answer. Notice the following:
a foot in the door = Like get a foot in the door, I should say. Getting a foot in the door means getting an opportunity or taking the first step. Notice the following:
came out of nowhere = This market came out of nowhere. When something comes out of nowhere, it is highly unexpected and surprising. Notice the following:
underground movement = That's where it kind of gained the underground movement. Underground movements are secret operations that work outside the establishment. Notice the following:
break it down = If you break it down, it's just paper. To break something down means to analyze it and separate it into its parts. Notice the following:
NOW listen...
After you listen, answer these questions:
1) When did Anthony first get into bitcoin as a hobbyist? a) 2007 b) 2012 c) 2014 2) What do bitcoin miners do? a) Solve riddles b) Solve math problems c) Solve cryptographic problems 3) What type of mining is more likely to find a block? a) Solo mining b) Pool mining c) Circuit mining 4) Why is Satoshi Nakamoto called the alleged creator of bitcoin? a) No one knows his real identity b) Only a team could have created it c) Someone else from Cyperphunks created it 5) What is the approximate value of a bitcoin now? a) $20 b) $8500 c) $100 Follow the Script HERE
The Apollo 11 moon landing was about the astronauts, mission control, software and hardware all working together as a seamless integrated system. None of which would have been possible without the contributions of one engineer: Margaret Hamilton. Who was this pioneer? Matt Porter and Margaret Hamilton detail how a woman and her team launched the software that took mankind to the Moon.
First: watch this...
Next: check out these questions, watch the video again and answer the questions.
Finally: think about this question and get ready to discuss it next class - Margaret solved a problem where the technology needed didn’t exist. Discuss the importance of innovation and the inclusion of diverse ideas in solving major problems?
Want to decrease your chances of chronic disease?
Researchers found that a vegetarian diet does just that.
FIRST: sit back relax and watch the video...
SECOND: Review the questions below, and watch the video again, answering the questions...
LASTLY: Think about these questions, we'll talk about them in class - also prepare some questions of your own...
‘The church is within the forest, the forest is inside the church.’ Ethiopia’s northern highlands were once covered by trees. But over the past century, development and exponential population growth have all but wiped out the region’s forests, transforming the landscape into an expanse of brown fields, given over to cattle grazing and agriculture. First, review this lexis:
Sit back, relax and watch this...
After you've watched it, look at the questions below, watch the video again, and answer the questions:
Your Brain on Coffee QuizQuiz
Watch the video and answer the questions below:
What increases when a person is stressed?
a) Neurons b) Cholesterol c) Cortisol When the stress hormone enters the brain, a person’s and memory are affected. a) Learning ability b) Speaking ability c) Writing ability What group of people was asked to take part in an experiment about short-term memory loss? a) Young people b) Elderly c) Children Other than laughter, can also help reduce stress. a) Doing fun activities b) Staying at home c) Walking alone Which of the following is the BEST source of laughter for the elders? a) Exercising at the gym b) Reading books at the library c) Spending time with their grandchildren Let's Talk
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