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• Sep 12, 2012

• #181

درس سی و سه - بهترین معلم

درس سی و سه - بهترین معلم

The Best Teacher

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I have had a lot of teachers.
Some of them were good, and some of them were boring.
There is one teacher whom I remember very well.
He is the best teacher that I ever had.
His name was Mr. Alban.
He was a history teacher.
History is not my favorite subject.
I don't really enjoy history a lot.
When I was in Mr. Alban's class, he made history seem exciting.
He was more of an actor than a teacher.
If he was describing a war, he would make us feel all the emotions that the soldiers and their families would have felt.
We could almost hear the guns firing and the people shouting.
He would paint a picture in our minds that was very vivid.
When I had a history test in his class, I didn't have to study much.
I would remember every word that he had said.
I would see him doing the actions that went along with his stories.
He was very animated.
He would shout out orders as if he was a general, or he would speak softly and reverently when describing the death of a great hero.
The most important thing that I learned from Mr. Alban was that I did really like history.
I just thought that I didn't like it because most people had made it dull by just reading from the textbooks.
History is not just a series of dates and dull facts.
History is what really happened.
History is real life.
All the historical figures had real families and emotions.
They weren't just fictional people.
After I took history from Mr. Alban, I realized that I really did have an interest in it.
He was my favorite teacher, and I will always be grateful to him for making me aware of just how interesting history really is.

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vivid

vivid memories, dreams, descriptions etc are so clear that they seem real
ￚopposite vague
*I've got vivid memories of that summer.
*He had a vivid picture of her in his mind.

-vividly adverb

I can vividly remember the day we met.​

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reverent / ˈrevrənt / formal
showing a lot of respect and admiration

ￚopposite irreverent
*a hushed reverent voice

ￚreverently adverb
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grateful

feeling that you want to thank someone because of something kind that they have done, or showing this feeling

opposite ungrateful

grateful for
I'm so grateful for all your help.
grateful to
I am very grateful to all those who took the trouble to write to me.
grateful (that)
She should be grateful that he was making things easier for her.
extremely/deeply/eternally etc grateful
I am extremely grateful for the assistance your staff have provided.
Our grateful thanks go to all who participated.
She gave me a grateful look

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feeling or showing thanks to another person:

I was very grateful to John for bringing the books/for his kindness.
| The rescuers deserve our grateful thanks.
I’m grateful that you didn’t tell my husband about this.
We were grateful to get back on dry land after our rough boat trip.

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• Sep 12, 2012

• #182

درس سی و چهار - آب و هوا

درس سی و چهار - آب و هوا

Weather

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Sometimes, I watch the weatherman on television.
It is fascinating to watch him point to different areas of the country on the map.
He tells us where the weather will be nice and where it will be bad.
The weatherman is not always right.
Weather reporting is not an exact science.
Nothing is very exact when it comes to the weather.
The weather department does a lot of research, but they can never be sure of exactly
what will happen.
Sometimes, it looks like it will be clear,
but the wind changes direction and clouds move in.
The weatherman can warn people if there is a chance of a hurricane or tornado.
The weatherman can also warn people of floods.
Sometimes, entire towns have to be evacuated because of bad weather.
It is important to be aware of the weather.
For example, it is not good to be caught in the middle of a field when there is going to be
a thunderstorm.
You might want to take extra precautions if there is going to be a heavy snowstorm.
You would need to be in a secure place if a hurricane or tornado was predicted.
You might want to cancel a picnic if you knew that it would rain that day.
The weather affects us in so many ways.
Some people are really affected by dull, cloudy days.
If there are no sunny days, they become very depressed.
Heavy air pressure can cause some people to have headaches.
Weather affects all of us in one way or another.
It is always a topic of conversation.
People often say things like "hello, it's a beautiful day today."
Often we plan our lives and activities around the weather.
So, if you are planning on walking home tonight, keep an eye on the sky.
Are those rain clouds up there?
You might need an umbrella.
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fascinating adjective

extremely interesting

a fascinating book
That sounds absolutely fascinating .

find somebody/something fascinating

I found him quite fascinating.
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evacuate

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to empty a place by making all the people leave
*Police evacuated the area.
*The order was given to evacuate.​

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caught​

be/get caught in/without etc something
to be in a situation that you cannot easily get out of or in which you do not have something you need : ​

We got caught in a rainstorm on the way here.
Here’s a useful tip if you’re caught without a mirror.​

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precaution

something you do in order to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
*Fire precautions were neglected.
as a precaution
*The traffic barriers were put there as a safety precaution.
precaution against
*Save your work often as a precaution against computer failure.
wise/sensible precaution ​

The trails are well marked, but carrying a map is a wise precaution.​

Vets took precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.​

take the precaution of doing something ​

I took the precaution of insuring my camera.​

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Affect Vs. Effect
Affect and effect are two words that are commonly confused.

"Affect" is usually a verb meaning "to influence".
*The drug did not affect the disease.

"Effect" is usually a noun meaning "result".
*The drug has many adverse side effects.

"Effect" can also be used as a verb meaning "to bring about" "to cause" .
*The present government effected many positive changes.​

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lives

the plural of life
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• Sep 12, 2012

• #183

درس سی و پنج - چگونه از سرما خوردگی جلوگیری کنیم

درس سی و پنج - چگونه از سرما خوردگی جلوگیری کنیم

How to Avoid Catching a Cold

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How many colds do you catch in a year?
Most of my friends catch quite a few colds.
They cough, sniffle and sneeze.
They carry around tissues and blow their noses all the time.
Their eyes water, and they have scratchy throats.
I don't get many colds.
In fact, I can go for a whole year and never catch a cold.
That is why I consider myself an expert on how not to catch a cold.
I'll tell you how to avoid catching a cold.
I think that you need to take a lot of vitamin C.
I eat a lot of fruits and vegetables.
I drink fruit juice too.
I also take vitamin C pills.
Whenever I begin to feel a cold coming on, I make sure that I have taken my vitamin C pill,
and I drink a lot of orange juice.
That usually knocks the cold right out of my system.
I make sure that I get a lot of fresh air.
In the winter, a lot of buildings are shut up tight so that the air is stale, and people's
germs circulate through the buildings.
I get outside and breathe in fresh clean air.
If somebody is rude enough to cough or sneeze right in front of me without covering his
or her mouth, I just hold my breath for a second.
I'm not sure if this works or not, but I don't want to breathe in anybody's cold germs.
Many germs are passed through hands.
It is important to wash your hands thoroughly if you touch anything in a public place.
If I hold a banister while I am walking down the stairs, I think of all the people who have
used that banister, and I make sure that I wash my hands before I eat.
Doorknobs also have a lot of germs on them.
Money is another thing that is passed from hand to hand and is covered with germs.
Sometimes, I see people stick money into their mouths.
Just think of all the germs that you would be putting into your mouth if you did that.
If you just give it a little bit of thought, you can avoid a lot of the germs that cause colds.
If you eat good foods and stay fit, your body will be able to fight off the germs that cause
colds and other diseases.
It is not always possible to avoid colds, but if you do catch a cold, drink plenty of fluids
and get a lot of rest.

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catch:

▶ILLNESS◀
[transitive]to get an infectious disease
*Anton caught malaria while he was in Mali, and nearly died.
*Many young people are still ignorant about how HIV is caught.
catch something from/off somebody/something
*In these areas, typhoid and cholera are often caught from contaminated water supplies.
*I caught chicken pox off my friend at school and had to stay home for two weeks.
catch your death (of cold) British English spoken (=get a very bad cold)
Don't stand out there in the rain. You'll catch your death.


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sniffle

to keep sniffing in order to stop liquid from running out of your nose, especially when you are crying or you have a cold

*For goodness' sake, stop sniffling!
*the boy sniffled and the teacher asked him to blow his nose with a handkerchief
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blow your nose

to clean your nose by forcing air through it into a cloth or a piece of soft paper
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scratchy

hot, rough, and uncomfortable: a scratchy wool shirt
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stale:

no longer fresh; no longer good to eat, smell, etc.:
*stale bread
*stale air

Another Source

air that is stale is not fresh or pleasant
ￚopposite fresh
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germ:
a very small living thing that can make you ill
ￚsee also bacteria
Put disinfectant down the toilet to kill any germs.
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banister:

a row of wooden posts with a bar along the top, that stops you from falling over the edge of stairs
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Doorknob:

a round handle that you turn to open a door
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thought:

▶ACT OF THINKING◀
[uncountable]the act or process of thinking
lost/deep in thought (=thinking so much that you do not notice what is happening around you)
*Derek was staring out of the window, lost in thought.
*Piaget's research focused on children's thought processes (=the way their minds work) .


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• Sep 15, 2012

• #184

درس سی و شش - آینده

درس سی و شش - آینده

The Future

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I sometimes wonder what life will be like in the future.
Life has changed so much in just the past few years.
I'm sure that there are still big changes that are coming.
Do you think we'll still drive cars?
Maybe we'll get into computerized vehicles that we won't have to drive.
We'll just push a few buttons, and the vehicles will take us to wherever we have to go.
Maybe there won't be roads.
We might just fly through space to get where we want to go.
Instead of telephones, we'll just use our computers.
We'll be able to see each other when we talk.
That type of thing is already happening.
Maybe we won't have to cook our meals.
We might be able to push buttons to order whatever we want.
A nice roast beef dinner, or an ice cream sundae, might just pop out of a machine.
It would be nice to have a robot to clean the house for you.
In the past few years, computers have been extremely important.
People used to write to each other through the mail.
Now, people communicate so much more frequently through E-mail.
Most of my friends own computers.
If we had all of these things to do the work for us, what would we do?
We would still need people to program the computers.
We could spend more time being creative, rather than doing everyday chores.
The future holds many surprises.
I'm sure that technology will become even more and more amazing.
When my parents were young, they had never even seen a color television.
Nobody owned a computer.
It doesn't take long for things to change a lot.
Who knows what amazing things are in store for us?

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computerized:

also computerise in British English

to use a computer to control the way
something is done, to store information etc

*a scheme to computerize the library service
*a computerized system for compiling the weekly charts of record sales
*computerized information
*a computerized database

Another Source

to use or begin to use a computer to control (an operation, system, etc.):
*The firm has decided to computerize its wages department.
*Our firm computerized years ago!
* computerized criminal records



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sundae:

a dish made from ice cream, fruit, sweet sauce, nuts etc
a chocolate sundae

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• Sep 15, 2012

• #185

درس سی و هفت - سخنرانی کردن

درس سی و هفت - سخنرانی کردن

Giving a Speech

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I had to give a speech last week.
I gave a speech to three hundred people.
I had to speak in front of a group of students.
I had to tell them about a campaign that we were having to raise money for cancer
research.
Giving a speech can be a difficult thing.
When you stand in front of a big crowd,
you can get very nervous.
Some people feel like they have weak knees.
Their legs feel as if they are made of rubber.
Their heart beats very hard inside of their chest.
Their palms get sweaty.
Some people even become short of breath.
For some people, giving a speech is their worst fear.
When you give a speech, everyone is looking at you.
They are waiting to hear what you have to say.
When you have three hundred people looking at you; you have six hundred eyes that are
on you.
It is a little frightening when you think of it that way.
Before I give a speech, I take three big breaths.
I calm myself, and I remind myself that what I have to say is important.
I like to be sure of what I am going to say, so I practice my speech in front of a mirror at
home.
I like to look like I am relaxed and friendly.
They say that practice makes perfect; so the more speeches that you give, the better you
will become at it.
Whenever I have to give a speech, I imagine that the audience is just one big person.
I look out into the audience until I find a friendly, smiling face.
I focus on that person, and I pretend that I am just talking to them.
I have become used to giving speeches.
I am more relaxed now than I used to be.
People tell me that I do not look nervous at all.
I like to hear that.
Sometimes I do feel a little flutter of nervousness, but I just ignore it and do the best that
I can.
Giving a speech is not as scary as it appears to be.
Anyone can do it with a little practice.
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campaign:

a series of actions intended to achieve a particular result relating to politics or business, or a social improvement
*Florida was a key state in his campaign for re-election.​

*an anti-bullying campaignan​

*advertising campaign
campaign for/against
*a campaign for equal rights
*Jones ran a good campaign .​

campaign funds/money/financing​

*He raised nearly $30 million in campaign funds.​

launch/mount a campaign (=plan, organize, and begin a campaign) ​

*Police have launched a campaign to crack down on drug dealers.
*www.salamzaban.com is having a campaign against illiteracy​

Another Source

a connected set of actions intended to obtain a particular result, esp. in politics or business:

*She fought a successful election campaign. * an advertising campaign
* The surgeon general has launched a campaign against smoking.
* He is a campaign coordinator for a well-known charity.​

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rubber:

[uncountable] a substance used to make tyres, boots etc, which is made from the juice of a tropical tree or artificially
a rubber ball​

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palm:

▶PART OF HAND◀
the inside surface of your hand, in which you hold things
in somebody's palm
*She looked at the coins in her palm.
*He held the pebble in the palm of his hand .​

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sweaty:

covered or wet with sweat
*We came home hot and sweaty after the day's work.
*sweaty palms​

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short of breath:

unable to breathe easily, especially because of ill health

*She was fat and short of breath​

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audience:

the people listening to or watching a performance, speech, television show, book, newspaper etc.: ​

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*The audience applauded loudly at the end of the concert.​

*Some members of the audience were shocked by the scenes of violence.​

*an appreciative audience​

*a TV program with an audience of 12 million viewers​

*a writer should always consider his audience​

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used

be/get used to (doing) something

to have experienced something so that it no longer seems surprising, difficult, strange etc

*I do the dishes every day, so I'm used to it.​

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a flutter of something:​

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a sudden feeling that is not very strong
*She felt a flutter of curiosity.​

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Ignore:​

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to take no notice of; refuse to pay attention to:​

*My advice was completely ignored.​

*The administration would be unwise to ignore the growing dissatisfaction with its economic policies. ​

USAGE Compare ignore and be ignorant of:​

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He was driving very fast because he was ignorant of the fact that (=didn’t know) there was a speed limit. | He ignored the speed limit (=he knew about it, but paid no attention to it) and drove very fast.




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• Sep 15, 2012

• #186

درس سی و هشت - مهاجرت به کشوری دیگر

درس سی و هشت - مهاجرت به کشوری دیگر

Moving to Another Country

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My friend Steve moved to another country.
He had lived in Canada all his life, and he moved to Japan.
Life in Japan was very different for Steve than what he was used to.
At first, Steve suffered from culture shock.
His whole life seemed different.
He was not used to the way of life in Japan.
Steve was not used to the large crowds of people that walked up and down the streets in Japan.
In his hometown in Canada, the streets were fairly quiet.
Steve had to get used to the food.
In Japan, the people eat a lot of fish.
Steve had never eaten much fish before.
Steve wanted pizza, but it was expensive in Japan.
Steve said that he had to adjust his eating habits.
The people in Japan have different customs than we do here in Canada.
Steve didn't want to offend anyone, so he had to learn the customs.
He had to learn about what Japanese people considered polite and rude.
Sometimes, in a foreign country you can do something to insult someone without even realizing that you are being rude.
At first, Steve had trouble with the language.
He said that the only way to really learn the language is to talk to people.

Steve talked to a lot of people.
He made a lot of mistakes, but people were patient with him, and they tried to help him with his Japanese.
It wasn't long before Steve felt more comfortable in his new surroundings.
You have to be willing to learn new customs and a new language if you move to another country.
Steve feels very comfortable in Japan, and in Canada now.
He is thinking about going to another country now.
He thinks that he might like to try and live in Italy.
I'm sure that he would get over his culture shock very fast if he moved there.
Moving to a new country can be difficult, but if you are willing to learn, it can be a very rewarding experience.
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move:

▶NEW HOUSE/OFFICE◀
[intransitive and transitive]if a person or company moves, or if you move them, they go to live or work in a different place
*We've moved seven or eight times in the last five years.
move to/into/from
*When are you moving to Memphis?
*They've moved into bigger offices in London.
move somebody to/into/from etc something
*He had to move his mother into a nursing home.
*The company is moving its sales center downtown.
move house/home British English (=go to live in a different house)
*My parents kept moving house because of my dad's job.​

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offend:

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[intransitive and transitive] to make someone angry or upset by doing or saying something that they think is rude, unkind etc
*His remarks deeply offended many Scottish people.
be offended by/at something
*Liddy was offended by such a personal question.
*The careful language is designed not to offend.

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[transitive] to seem bad or unacceptable to someone
A solution must be found that doesn't offend too many people.
Some of these new buildings really offend the eye (=look very ugly) .
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get over something:
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to become well again after
*It's taken me ages to get over the flu.​

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rewarding:
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making you feel happy and satisfied because you feel you are doing something useful or important, even if you do not earn much money
ￚsee also satisfying, worthwhile
*Teaching can be a very rewarding career.
*Nursing can be a very rewarding career.
*a rewarding experience
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• Sep 15, 2012

• #187

درس سی و نه - نگاه مثبت داشتن

درس سی و نه - نگاه مثبت داشتن

Look for the Beauty

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I have learned that things don't always go the way that they were planned.
If something doesn't happen the way that I want it to,
I try to make the best of the situation.
I always try to find something good in everything that happens.
Last year, I broke my ankle when I was walking on an icy sidewalk.
At first, I was very upset.
I was missing school, and there was a party that I wanted to go to.
I couldn't do very much of anything.
My ankle was very sore.
I stayed (at) home, and I read a book.
It was an excellent book, and one that I probably would not have had time to read under normal circumstances.
My friends brought my homework to my house, and we had some really nice visits while
they were here.
I had to accept the fact that I couldn't go anywhere on my broken ankle, so I made the
best of a bad situation.
Once, I lost my way when I was out camping.
I ended up in a very large field.
I was afraid that nobody would find me, but I calmed myself down and took time to
examine all the interesting wildflowers in the field.
My family did find me.
They were surprised at how calm I was.
I have learned that there is something valuable inside every adventure and something
beautiful inside every person.
We had a new boy who came into our class.
His clothes weren't in style, and he was not particularly handsome.
Some of the boys and girls made fun of him.
Sometimes, people can be really cruel.
He seemed to handle it all right, but inside, I knew that it must hurt.
Some of my friends and I invited him out with us.
We found out that he had a terrific sense of humor,
and he is probably one of the nicest people that I have ever met.
He has since become one of my best friends.
It makes me ashamed when someone that I know judges someone by how they look.
It isn't fair to do that.
You'll find that something good comes out of almost every situation.
You'll find something good about almost everyone that you meet if you look hard enough.
If something doesn't work out the way you planned it, just make the best of the situation.
Look for the beauty in everything.
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a part of your body that is sore is painful, because of infection or because you have used a muscle too much

*I had a sore throat and aching limbs.
sore from
*My arms are sore from all the lifting.

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a fact, condition, or event concerned with and influencing another event, person, or course of action:
*We can’t judge what he did until we know all the circumstances.
*This rule can only be waived in exceptional circumstances.
* The level of the fine depends on the circumstances of the case.
* They have been living in reduced circumstances (=with very little money) since she lost her job.

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examine:​

to look at something carefully and thoroughly because you want to find out more about it
*A team of divers was sent down to examine the wreck.​

*Hegel's philosophy will be examined in detail in Chapter 4.​

*experts are still examining the causes of the fire
*they examined the signature and found it to be forged
*the police examined his pockets
examine how/whether/what etc
*In the course, we will examine how and why Spain became a democracy in 1931.
examine something for something
*The police will have to examine the weapon for fingerprints.​

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take a (long) hard look at something/somebody
to think carefully about something, especially with the result that you change your opinions or behaviour :​

You should take a long hard look at the issues before committing yourself.
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• #188

درس چهل - عروسک من

درس چهل - عروسک من

My Doll

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When I was an infant, I got a rag doll.
It was a very plain, little doll, and it wore a clown outfit and a clown's hat.
I used to take that doll to bed with me every night.
I couldn't go to bed without my doll.
My mother used to pretend that the doll was talking to me.
She would make the doll dance and sing songs.
I would talk to the doll.
My mother would answer for the doll, but I was a baby, and I thought that the doll was
actually talking to me.
That doll was my best friend.
I took her everywhere.
One time I took her to a store with me, and I left her on a shelf in the store.
We were halfway home when I realized that I didn't have my doll with me.
I was very upset.
My mother and I rushed back to the store.
My doll was still there.
I was so relieved.
I hugged my doll, and I promised myself that I would never leave her anywhere again.
I couldn't imagine life without that doll.
Through the years, the doll became less important in my life.
I had other things to do, but the doll still sat on my bed during the day, and I still took it
to bed at night.
I gave that doll a lot of love when I was little.
In fact, I loved the doll so much that she looks tattered and torn now.
There are parts of her face and hands that are almost worn away.
I had a lot of other toys when I was little, but none of them were ever so important as that
doll.
I don't play with toys anymore, but that doll is still in my room.
She sits in a special chair in the corner.
I'll always have that doll.
No matter how worn out she is, I'll always keep her and cherish her as a part of my early
childhood.
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halfway:

at a middle point in space or time between two things

ￚsynonym partway

halfway through/up/down/between etc
*He chased Kevin halfway up the stairs.​

*It was a terrible film - I left halfway through.​

*traffic queues stretching back halfway to London
the halfway stage/mark/point ​

*They’ve just reached the halfway stage of the project.​

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relieved (adj):

feeling happy because you are no longer worried about something

greatly/immensely/extremely etc relieved ​

*She looked immensely relieved when she heard the news.​

relieved to see/hear/know something ​

*His mother was relieved to see him happy again.
relieved (that)
*I felt relieved that Ben would be there.
*A relieved smile spread over his face.​

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that:​

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used after verbs, nouns, and adjectives to introduce a clause which shows what someone says or thinks, or states a fact or reason
*If she said that she'd come, she'll come.​

*I can't believe that he's only 17.​

*Are you sure that they live in Park Lane?​

*allegations that he is guilty of war crimes​

*The fact that he is your brother-in-law should not affect your decision.​

*He might have left the money for the simple reason that he didn't know it was there.​

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wear away:​

phrasal verb
to gradually become thinner or smoother, or to make something become like this, because of rubbing or touching
*The leather is starting to wear away at the seams.
wear something ↔ away
*Most of the grass had already been worn away by the spectators.​

*In the course of centuries, the wind has worn away the rock.​

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cherish:

1
if you cherish something, it is very important to you
*He was a man who cherished his privacy.​

*I still cherish the memory of that day.​

cherish a hope/an idea/a dream etc ​

*a willingness to re-examine cherished beliefs​

*he would cherish his parents
*that is a memory I will always cherish​

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to love someone or something very much and take care of them well
*In marriage, a man promises to cherish his wife.​

*his most cherished possession

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1 to care for tenderly; love:​

*The old man cherished the girl as if she were his daughter.​

*his most cherished possession​

2 to keep (hope, love, or other deep feelings) firmly in mind:​

*I cherish the hope that he will come back.​

*cherished memories



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• Sep 17, 2012

• #189

درس چهل و یک - کنجکاوم

درس چهل و یک - کنجکاوم

I am Curious

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I am curious about many things.
I would like to find the answers to a lot of questions that I have.
What holds the stars up in the sky?
Why does ice form on the top of the lake when it is cold?
Is there life on other planets?
Why do we not fall off the face of the earth?
How do caterpillars turn into butterflies?
All of these things are mysteries to me.
There are so many questions that are unanswered.
I think I should go to the library and get a book to find out why people grow old.
What makes a television work?
I also want to know where electricity comes from.
Who is the strongest person in the world?
Who is the smartest person in the world?
Why do some people have blonde hair, and some people have black hair?
Why do people in different countries speak different languages?
Why do people have to die?
Why are no two snowflakes alike?
What makes people fall in love?
What makes the rivers run?
Why does the sun rise every morning?
How did the oceans form?
Why did the dinosaurs vanish from the earth?
I wonder if I'll ever find out the answers to all my questions.
I think I'll have to study hard and stay in school to find out everything that I want to know.
Some questions never get answered.
It is good to be curious.
People who are curious about things are the ones who learn a lot, and some curious
people go on to invent things and make important discoveries.

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fall off phrasal verb
fall off (something)
if part of something falls off, it becomes separated from the main part :​

The door handle keeps falling off.
A button had fallen off her jacket.​

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face​

the face of something
the general appearance of a particular place :
the changing face of the landscape​

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caterpillar:

a small creature like a worm with many legs that eats leaves
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• #190

درس چهل و دو - افراد خلاق

درس چهل و دو - افراد خلاق

Creative People

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Some people are just born to create.
That's what I think.
Some people just have the need to write stories, compose beautiful music, or paint
pictures.
Creativity seems to be inside them, and they need to let it out.
It's good that we have people like that.
Composers like Mozart and Chopin have given us music that is incredibly beautiful.
It's not just the classical composers who have given us great pieces of music; there are
modern composers who have written great songs also.
Elton John is an example of someone who has composed many wonderful songs.
Andrew Lloyd Webber has given us some very popular musicals like Cats and The
Phantom of the Opera.
There are so many talented and creative people in this world.
When you visit an art gallery, you marvel at how artists are able to recreate realism or
make up something that seems totally unreal yet beautiful.
The American artist Norman Rockwell painted some pictures that actually looked like
photographs.
He tried to portray life as it was in America.
Through his paintings, one can get a good sense of American life through the years.
On the other hand, artists like Jackson Pollock did not portray realism.
Jackson Pollock painted abstract pictures.
His paintings are just as good as Norman Rockwell's, but they are entirely different.
Some books that we read are classics.
Mark Twain portrayed American life through his characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry
Finn.
Charles Dickens brought Victorian England to life through his books.
Most people are familiar with his Christmas Carol where the mean and miserable
Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas.
People don't have to read the classics.
There are modern writers who entertain readers through their stories.
Stephen King has written a number of horror stories.
Some of his books have even been made into movies.
We are lucky to have creative people who share their gifts with us.
If you are lucky enough to be creative, you should use your talents to create works of art
that we all can share.
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incredibly:
1
[+adjective/adverb] informal extremely
Nicotine is incredibly addictive.
2
[sentence adverb] in a way that is hard to believe
The knife had pierced his heart, but incredibly he was still alive.​

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talented:

having a natural ability to do something well
*a talented actor​

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marvel:​

to feel or express great surprise or admiration at something, especially someone's behaviour
*The man is a genius,' marvelled Claire.
marvel at/over
*I marvelled at my mother's ability to remain calm in a crisis.​

*Visitors to Rome marvel over the beauty of the city.
marvel that
*I marvelled that anyone could be so stupid.
*foreigners marveled at the country's rapid progress
*they listened to my story and marveled​

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fml to be filled with great wonder, surprise, admiration, etc.:​

*We marveled at their skill.​

*[+that] The onlookers marveled that he was unharmed after such a long fall.​

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mean:​

▶CRUEL◀
cruel or not kind
*That was a mean thing to do.​

*I felt a bit mean asking him to help.​

*It's a mean trick to play on someone.​

*It was mean of him not to invite her.
mean to
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miserable:​

especially British English always bad-tempered, dissatisfied, or complaining
*He's a miserable old devil.
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• Sep 17, 2012

• #191

درس چهل و سه - انتخاب های شغلی

درس چهل و سه - انتخاب های شغلی

Career Choices

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What do you want to be when you grow up?
There are so many things that you can be.
You might want to work in the field of law.
You could be a police officer.
You could be a judge or a lawyer.
Maybe you'd like to work in the food industry.
You could be a cook or a waitress.
You might want to manage a hotel dining room.
Perhaps you would want to do room service in a hotel.
You could be a chef and make fancy meals for people.
Maybe show business is what you'd like to be involved in.
You could act in television shows or movies.
You could sing or play an instrument in a band.
If you like to help people, you could go into medicine.
You could be a doctor or a nurse.
You might be a surgeon and operate on people.
There are other jobs in the field of medicine too.
You could be an x-ray technician or a lab technician.
It takes a lot of education to be a doctor.
Maybe you would rather be a teacher.
You could teach in a primary school or a high school.
If you don't want to work with children, you could become a professor
at a university.
There are hundreds of other jobs to choose from too.
You might want to fix cars or work in a store.
You could be a dentist or a veterinarian.
You could be a janitor or a zookeeper.
There are so many jobs that I just can't name them all.
Maybe you'd like to be a minister or an organist at a church.
You could be a babysitter or a shop clerk.
You might be interested in being an astronaut or a baker.
You could work in a bank or at a shop.
You could work on a construction crew and build roads and houses.
Maybe you'd rather decorate the houses, so you'd become an interior decorator.
You could cut hair or be a driving instructor.
The list is endless.
There are even jobs that you may never have heard about.
The choice is yours.
You just choose whatever you want to be and do your best to become that.
I could go on forever . . . you could work in a library.
You could be a factory worker or a fisherman.
You could make clothes or build bridges.
You could wash windows or be a bricklayer.
The possibilities are endless.
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fancy:​

1
fancy hotels, restaurants, cars etc are expensive and fashionable
ￚsynonym swankyHarry took me to a fancy restaurant for our anniversary. fancy prices British English (=very high and often unreasonable prices)
2
having a lot of decoration or bright colours, or made in a complicated way
fancy soaps in seashell shapes I just want a basic sports coat - nothing fancy .
3
complicated and needing a lot of skill
ￚopposite straightforwardI can't do all that fancy stuff on the computer.Negotiating a deal can take some fancy footwork (=skill at making deals) .
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take​

if something takes a particular amount of time, money, effort etc, that amount of time etc is needed for it to happen or succeed :​

How long is this going to take ?
Organizing a successful street party takes a lot of energy.​

take (somebody) something (to do something)
Repairs take time to carry out.
It took a few minutes for his eyes to adjust to the dark.​

take (somebody) ages/forever informal :
It took me ages to find a present for Dad.
take some doing British English informal (= need a lot of time or effort )
Catching up four goals will take some doing.
take courage/guts
It takes courage to admit you are wrong.
have what it takes informal (= to have the qualities that are needed for success )
Neil’s got what it takes to be a great footballer.​

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janitor:

especially American English someone whose job is to look after a school or other large building
British Equivalent: caretaker​

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organist:

someone who plays the organ
a church organist​

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construction

▶BUILDING SOMETHING◀
[uncountable] the process of building things such as houses, bridges, roads etc
construction of
the construction of a new airport
under construction
(=being built) The hotel is currently under construction.
a road construction project construction workers​

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crew:

a group of people working together with special skills
a TV camera crew
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• Sep 19, 2012

• #192

درس چهل و چهار - عینک احتیاج دارم

درس چهل و چهار - عینک احتیاج دارم

I Need Glasses

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I have been having trouble seeing the blackboard.
Everything is blurry.
I keep getting headaches.
I told my mother about it, and she made an appointment with the optometrist.
I went to a place where they made me read words and letters on a chart.
Some of the words were big, and some were very small.
I tried to read everything, but sometimes I couldn't see some of the small letters.
The optometrist would cover one of my eyes while I read the chart.
Then, she would cover my other eye.
She even put some drops in my eyes.
I asked the optometrist if I had passed or failed the test.
She laughed, and said that it wasn't the kind of test that you passed or failed.
She was just trying to find out if I needed glasses.
I did need glasses.
My mother and I looked around.
There were many pairs of frames.
I wanted something that was in style.
I tried on many pairs of frames.
Some of them looked good on me, and some of them looked really funny on me.
I finally chose a frame that was my favorite.
I gave them to a lady who did some measurements.
She told me to come back on Friday to get my glasses.
On Friday, I got my glasses.
My friends liked them.
They said I looked smart in my glasses.
I wore them to school on Monday, and I was able to see the blackboard clearly.
I didn't realize how much I hadn't been able to see.
Now I don't get headaches anymore.
I'm glad that I have my glasses.
Everything is a lot clearer now.

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indistinct​

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someone who tests people's eyes and orders glasses for them
British Equivalent: optician
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make:

▶DO◀
[transitive] used with some nouns to say that someone does something
Anyone can make a mistake. I can't make a decision just yet. I need to make a quick phone call. You could have made more effort to talk to him. He made no attempt to apologize. Could I make a suggestion? There are a few points I'd like to make. The police were called but no arrests were made. I suppose we should make a start on cleaning this room. Stop making such a fuss!



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• #193

درس چهل و پنج - من دست و پا چلفتی و سر به هوا هستم

درس چهل و پنج - من دست و پا چلفتی و سر به هوا هستم

I am Clumsy

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My mother says that I am clumsy.
My father says that I am clumsy.
I know that I am clumsy.
I do things all the time that are clumsy.
I fall down for no reason at all.
If there is a crack in the sidewalk, I will be sure to trip on it and fall down.
If I carry a plate of food in the cafeteria, I almost always either
drop it or bump into someone with it.
I don't try to do these things, it just happens.
When I drink juice, I miss my mouth and get juice all over my shirt.
I always have something spilled on my clothes.
Last week I opened a jar of peanut butter.
The jar flew out of my hands and landed upside down on the floor.
There was a big glob of peanut butter on the floor.
Yesterday I knocked over the sugar bowl.
There was a big sticky mess on the floor.
I bump my head when I get into the car.
I rip my pants on things.
I lose my money out of my pockets.
I step on the cat's tail.
I always feel bad when I do that because the cat thinks I don't love her.
I don't mean to do these things.
I am just a clumsy person.
My parents tell me to slow down.
I am always in a hurry; maybe that's why I'm so clumsy.
Maybe it's just a stage that I am going through.
If it is, I hope it is over soon.
Being clumsy is no fun at all.
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awkward and ungraceful in movement or action; without skill or grace: He’s too clumsy to be a good dancer. | You clumsy oaf ! You’ve knocked over my coffee!​

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trip on

▶FALL◀
also trip up (phrasal verb)
also trip over
[intransitive]to hit something with your foot by accident so that you fall or almost fall
ￚsynonym stumble​

*He tripped and fell .
trip over
Clary tripped over a cable and broke his foot.
trip on
He tripped on the bottom step.​

trip up (phrasal verb)​

to hit something with your foot so that you fall, or to make someone do this
trip somebody ↔ up
He chased the thief, tripped him up, and grabbed the camera. ​

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glob noun

a small amount of something soft or liquid that has a round shape
ￚsynonym dollop​

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mess:

▶DIRTY/UNTIDY◀
[singular, uncountable]if there is a mess somewhere or a place is a mess, things there are dirty or not neatly arranged
What a mess!Sorry - the place is a bit of a mess .When I got home, the house was a complete mess .
in a mess
British English The burglars left the house in an awful mess.
You can make cookies if you promise not to make a mess in the kitchen. clear/clean up the mess Whoever is responsible for this mess can clear it up immediately!She hates mess.​

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rip:

to tear something or be torn quickly and violently
Her clothes had all been ripped. The sails ripped under the force of the wind. Impatiently, Sue ripped the letter open .
he buttons had been ripped off.
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• #194

درس چهل و شش - تنها در خانه

درس چهل و شش - تنها در خانه

Home Alone

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I remember the first time that my parents left me home alone.
I was very grown up, and I thought that I would be just fine.
I was fine for a while.
I watched television and had something to eat.
I called my friend on the phone, and we talked for a while.
Then, I sat down to read a book.
The house was quiet, very quiet.
I found myself listening very carefully.
I heard a tap, tap tapping noise.
I wondered where it was coming from.
It seemed to be coming from the window.
I turned out the lights so that nobody would see me, and I peeked out the window carefully.
I was expecting to see a robber tapping at my window.
There was nobody there.
It was just a tree branch swaying in the breeze and tapping at my window.
I felt silly.
I turned on the lights and sat back down to read my book.
A few minutes later, I heard some creaking noises.
I listened carefully.
Then, I heard a clunking noise.
I think it might have been the furnace.
Then there was a whirring noise.
My imagination began to play tricks on me.
I was imagining that there were all kinds of creatures in the house.
I told myself to grow up.
I wouldn't let my imagination run away with me.
I was glad when my parents got home.
I told them about all the noises that I had heard.
My parents laughed and said that all houses make noises.
We're usually just so busy that we don't hear all the noises that go on.
I have stayed home alone many times now.
I just ignore all the little creaks and noises that I hear.
I am still alert and listen for anything suspicious, but I know that
there are lots of noises that are harmless.
That tree that taps on my window still frightens me sometimes, but I'm a lot braver now
than I was the first time that I stayed home alone.
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fully developed as an adult
Before you know it, the children will be grown-up and leaving home.​

*I've got two grown-up sons.​

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find:

▶DO SOMETHING WITHOUT MEANING TO◀
to be in a particular state or do a particular thing, or to realize that this is happening, especially when you did not expect or intend it
After wandering around, we found ourselves back at the hotel. find yourself/your mind etc doing something When he left, Karen found herself heaving a huge sigh of relief.She tried to concentrate, but found her mind drifting back to Alex.
find (that)
He found he was shivering.​

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tap:
hit sound​

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tap:​

to hit your fingers lightly on something, for example to get someone's attention
tap somebody on the shoulder/arm/chest etc He turned as someone tapped him on the shoulder.
tap on
I went up and tapped on the window.
tap something on/against/from etc something
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robber:​

someone who steals money or property
ￚsee also thief, burglar​

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sway:

to move slowly from one side to another
*The trees swayed gently in the breeze.​

*the boat swayed and tipped​

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clunk:​

a loud sound made when two solid objects hit each other
the clunk of the car door being shut

ￚclunk verb [intransitive and transitive]​

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furnace:

1
a large container for a very hot fire, used to produce power, heat, or liquid metal
2
a piece of equipment used to heat a building​

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whirr whir / wɜː $ wɜːr /

past tense and past participle whirred present participle whirring
[intransitive]
to make a fairly quiet regular sound, like the sound of a bird or insect moving its wings very fast
Helicopters whirred overhead.

ￚwhirr noun [countable usually singular] the whirr of an electric motor



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• #195

درس چهل و هفت - خانواده

درس چهل و هفت - خانواده

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Family

What does the word "family" mean to you? The easiest way to define family is to talk
about who you are related to. Usually, there is a mom and a dad and children who are
brothers and sisters. This would be the "core" family. Then there is the "extended" family
which would include grandparents, aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and
in-laws (people married to your bothers or sisters, husband or wife).
However, I think the word "family" has a much deeper meaning. The word "family" brings
words to my mind like: love, support, help, kindness, fun, love, trips, closeness, love,
forgiving, sharing, love, understanding, respect and love! You'll notice one word that is
repeated over and over again. LOVE. I believe if a family has real love for one another,
they will be able to overcome any problems they may have. Actually, they may not have
too many problems if they all love and respect one another. However, there are things
that cannot be helped; like death, sickness or accidents. It is during those hard times
that a family's love helps them to go through those experiences.
We had quite a few children in my family. There were brothers and sisters which included
an adopted brother and a number of foster children, too. I was also very fortunate that I
had both my mom and dad to live with and do things like vacations together. We had a lot
of fun and there were some times of tears, too. Above all, we love one another! Family is
a wonderful thing! I am so lucky!
آموزش سریع مکالمه زبان انگلیسی
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core:

▶MOST IMPORTANT PART◀
the most important or central part of something
core of
The core of the book focuses on the period between 1660 and 1857. Debt is at the core of the problem.

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adopted:

an adopted child has been legally made part of a family that he or she was not born into
his adopted son

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foster:

to take someone else's child into your family for a period of time but without becoming their legal parent
ￚsee also adopt The couple wanted to adopt a black child they had been fostering.
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• Sep 22, 2012

• #196

درس چهل و هشت - اولین شغل من

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My First Job

My first "real" job was during my last year of high school. I had taken classes in various
business subjects. In that last year of high school, we could do a "co-op". That meant we
could work part of the time instead of going to school. It would count as a credit towards
our diploma.
The place I got a job was at a men's tailor shop. The owners were a very nice older
German couple. They had two other men working for them, too. One of the men had had
brain surgery for cancer. He had a big, long scar all around the top of his head. He told
me all about it. He was always happy and full of fun. I thought he was very brave!
The tailor shop made suits to order. One of the salesmen would measure the man, and
the customer would choose a fabric and style he (or his wife!) liked. The people in the
back of the shop would then cut and sew the suit. The suits cost a lot of money. There
were also suits already made that the customer could buy instead if they wished. They
could also rent suits or tuxedos for weddings or parties.
I worked at a little desk. I answered the phone, wrote letters, filed papers and did some
bookkeeping. It was about a mile walk from my school to work. I passed many clothing
shops. That wasn't good because I spent a lot of the money that I earned in those shops!
I worked at the tailor shop for almost a year. It was a good experience and helped me get
my next job with the United States Navy. That was fun, too!
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tailor:

someone whose job is to make men's clothes, that are measured to fit each customer perfectly
ￚsee also dressmaker

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scar:

▶MARK ON SKIN◀
a permanent mark that is left on your skin after you have had a cut or wound
He had a long, curved scar on his right cheek. a deep cut that could leave a permanent scar

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fabric:

cloth used for making clothes, curtains etc
ￚsynonym material
our new range of fabrics and wallpapers cotton/silk/synthetic etc fabric printed cotton fabric

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suit:

▶CLOTHES◀
a set of clothes made of the same material, usually including a jacket with trousers or a skirt
a grey light-weight suit a business suit a tweed suit She was wearing a black trouser suit.
ￚsee also morning suit

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tuxedos

1
a man's jacket that is usually black, worn on formal occasions
2
a man's suit that includes this type of jacket
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• Sep 22, 2012

• #197

درس چهل و نه - اولین مسافرت دور از خانه

درس چهل و نه - اولین مسافرت دور از خانه

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First Trip Away From Home

Today I am going to my friend's house. Her name is Valerie. This is going to be my first
trip away from home, without my parents. My dad is driving me to Valerie's house, and I'll be staying there for two weeks. Her mom will drive me back home. It takes about l l/2 hours to get there. I have to pack enough clothes for play, work and church. I hope I'll pack the right things. Of course, I have to remember my toothbrush and hairbrush. Valerie lives on a farm. I'll be helping her dad with milking the cows--I think! We'll play up in the hayloft after we have helped put the bales into the barn. We'll
be all itchy when that job is done! There are a lot of things to do on a farm. Her mom is a
good cook and will feed us well! There is a nice pond where we can go swimming. I mustn't forget my
bathing suit. I wonder if the farm dog comes into the pond, too. That would be funny!
My dad and mom are giving me money just in case we go shopping. I hope we do go shopping because I want to buy lots of candy. (I won't tell my mom that!)
Oh, dear! I hear Dad yelling, "Let's go!" I haven't even finished packing my things yet. I
guess I better stop writing this now and get busy fast! Bye!

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hayloft:

the top part of a farm building where hay is stored

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bale:

a large quantity of something such as paper or hay that is tightly tied together especially into a block

*a bale of straw

*bales of old newspapers

*two bales of cotton

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pond:

a small area of fresh water that is smaller than a lake, that is either natural or artificially made
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• Sep 25, 2012

• #198

درس پنجاه - شغل من

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My Job

I work at a conservation park called Ball's Falls. I've only worked there for three weeks
now. I am a Tour Guide, and I tell people the history of all the old buildings there.
Somebody told me that one of the houses I work in is haunted. Now I get chills every
time I walk into that house! My boss told me that the stories aren't real, but I have an
active imagination!
Ball's Falls is very beautiful. It has two different water falls, the Upper Falls and the
Lower Falls. There used to be tons of water cascading over them, which turned a big
water wheel to grind grain. However, through the years the amount of water has really
lessened.
I love working at Ball's Falls because I get to work outside a lot. I am getting a tan! In July
and August, I will be working with kids there at a day camp. I am getting ready now,
making different crafts and thinking up fun new games to play. I can't wait to start
working with them. I think that will be the best part of the summer.
I will be going to work again tomorrow. I usually have to work from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. I
also like the people I work with. They are very nice.
Come to Ball's Falls, and I'll give you a tour!
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conservation:

the protection of natural things such as animals, plants, forests etc, to prevent them being spoiled or destroyed
ￚsynonym preservation
ￚsee also conservewildlife conservationa local conservation group
conservation of
conservation of the countryside

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haunted:

a haunted building is believed to be visited regularly by the soul of a dead person
a haunted house

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chill

1
[singular]a feeling of coldness
There was a slight chill in the air . morning/autumnal/January etc chill Suddenly aware of the morning chill, she closed the window.
chill of
He sat in the chill of the evening, staring out over the city below.
I turned on the heater in the hall to take the chill off the house (=to heat it slightly) .
2
[countable]a sudden feeling of fear or worry, especially because of something cruel or violent
The sound of his dark laugh sent a chill through her. chill of fear/apprehension/disquiet etc Fay felt a chill of fear as she watched Max go off with her daughter.There was something in his tone that sent a chill down Melissa's spine (=made her very frightened) .

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cascading:

to flow, fall, or hang down in large quantities
Her thick black hair cascaded down below her waist. Gallons of water cascaded over the side of the bath.

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grind:

▶INTO SMALL PIECES◀
[transitive]
a) also grind up
to break something such as corn or coffee beans into small pieces or powder, either in a machine or between two hard surfaces
freshly ground pepper

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grain:

▶FOOD◀
a) [uncountable] the seeds of crops such as corn, wheat, or rice that are gathered for use as food, or these crops themselves
big sacks of grain Last year's grain harvest was the biggest ever.
b) [countable] a single seed of corn, wheat etc
grains of rice

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tan:

the attractive brown colour that someone with pale skin gets after they have been in the sun
ￚsynonym suntan
*I wish I could get a tan like that.
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• #199

درس پنجاه و یک - سرگرمی من

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My Hobby

Let's see. Today I might go fly a kite, or maybe go for a swim. It is hot outside, and I don't
know what to do. My mom tells me that I should do something that I like doing on hot
days. Since our house is nice and cool, I guess I'll stay inside and work on my hobby.
My hobby is something that not a lot of people do. I make and collect bookmarks.
To make my bookmarks, I use stickers, and special art pencils to draw. I buy the stickers
at a mall, usually in a card store. The art pencils are bought in an art store. To make the
bookmarks, I start with a piece of paper. I measure out how big I want the bookmark to be
with a ruler. I once made a bookmark so big, that it couldn't even be used in a very big
book! After I measure it, I draw lines so that I can cut it straight. Sometimes, I use fancy
scissors that cut zig-zags or frills. Then I start to decorate them.
I like to draw cartoons and flowers on my bookmarks. Sometimes, I even put real flowers
on them. A lot of the time I write little sayings on the bookmarks. I like to give my
bookmarks to friends and family. Sometimes, I even sell my bookmarks to people.

I like my hobby. I can draw whatever I want on the bookmarks. Maybe sometime in the
future I will be a famous bookmark maker and even have my own store!
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bookmark:

a piece of paper, leather etc that you put in a book to show you the last page you have read


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frill:

a narrow piece of cloth that has many small folds in it, and that is attached to something as a decoration
She was wearing a white blouse with frills at the cuffs.
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• Sep 28, 2012

• #200

درس پنجاه و دو - اگر یک میلیارد تومان پول داشتم

درس پنجاه و دو - اگر یک میلیارد تومان پول داشتم

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If I had a million dollars



If I had a million dollars, I'd travel the world. I would go to the highest mountain. I would
swim the deepest sea. I would probably buy a lot of clothes because I love clothes! More
than anything though, I would want to visit Ireland.
I want to see the rolling hills and the green, green grass that everyone talks about. When
I think of Ireland, I think of where my family came from many years ago. I am almost all
Irish and would love to see my family over in Ireland.
If I had a million dollars, I would buy a Mustang or a Pontiac Sunbird car. I would buy a
nice house with a big backyard and an outdoor and indoor pool. I would love to take my
family wherever they wanted to go. I would buy them wonderful presents, too.

However, I know that money does not buy happiness. It does not buy you friends or
family. It may bring some happiness only for the moment, but in the long run your family
is what will be there for you if you love them and are there for them.
If I had to pick between a million dollars and my family, I would pick my family. The
million dollars is a nice dream. If that dream ever comes true and I do get a lot of money, I
hope I would use it wisely.
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• #201

درس پنجاه و سه - یک گشت و گذار

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a picnic
What a great day for a picnic! We're not only having a picnic; we're having a big bike ride,
too. We did this last year with a lot of friends also. It was really fun.
We meet quite early in the morning in a pretty little town. The town is where the Niagara
River flows into Lake Ontario in Canada. The town's name is Niagara-on-the-Lake. Then
all of the people, fifty or more, get on their bikes or roller blades. We go on a bike path
beside the river. The path we take is about 11 km or 6 miles long. There are a lot of other
people using the path, too.
We usually stop for an ice cream treat near the end or where we turn around to go back
to our cars. It is just before the park where we will have our picnic, and a steep hill. Many
of the men and boys go up the hill. Most of the women and children go back to their cars.
The ride takes about two hours plus whatever time we take at the ice cream store.
After the ride is finished, we go the park. We have a delicious "pot-luck" lunch. Pot luck
means everyone brings some food to share with the others. We eat, rest, talk and laugh.
After we've cleaned up, some of us climb the tower that is there remembering a war at
that place and its general. It is a steep climb, over l00 steps. We usually end the day with
a fun game of baseball or soccer.
Finally, we pack up our stuff. Tired and dirty, we head for home with good memories
swimming in our heads.
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steep:

a road, hill etc that is steep slopes at a high angle
The road became rocky and steep. a steep climb to the top
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• Oct 2, 2012

• #202

درس پنجاه و چهار - کار کردن در حیاط خانه ام

درس پنجاه و چهار - کار کردن در حیاط خانه ام

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Working in my Yard​

I live in a house that has a small yard around it. In my yard there is a lawn and a garden.
There is also a sidewalk that leads to my front door, and a driveway that leads to my
garage. Throughout the year I work to maintain my yard.
During the summer, I cut the grass that grows in my yard, using a lawn-mower. I like the
smell of the grass when it has just been cut. But it's better not to cut the grass too short.
When the weather is dry, I also put water on the lawn and garden, so that the grass and
flowers can grow.
During the autumn, many leaves fall from the trees in my yard. I use a rake to collect the
leaves from the lawn. Then I can put the leaves into bags. I can use the leaves to make
fertilizer. When I was a kid, I didn't like the job of raking leaves, but now I don't mind it.
Another job during the autumn is to remove flowers from the garden before the cold
weather arrives.
During the winter, there is no work to do in the lawn or garden, because they are covered
in snow. But I need to keep the snow off my sidewalk and driveway. Whenever it snows, I
use a shovel to clear the snow from the sidewalk and the driveway. Sometimes it snows a
lot. If I didn't shovel the snow, it would soon be impossible to get into my house!
During the spring, the snow melts. I clean up my yard by sweeping away dirt and by
removing weeds from the lawn and garden. I also put flowers back into the garden. It's
nice to see them again after the long, cold winter. When spring comes, the grass grows
very quickly, so I need to cut the grass quite often.
Working in the yard can be very satisfying work. It's so nice when the lawn and garden
are looking green and healthy.
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Throughout:

during all of a particular period, from the beginning to the end
*We are open every weekend throughout the year.

*He was involved in politics throughout his life.

*The debate continued, but Meredith remained silent throughout.​

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maintain:​

▶LOOK AFTER SOMETHING◀
to keep a machine, building etc in good condition by checking and repairing it regularly
The report found that safety equipment had been very poorly maintained.
The company is responsible for maintaining public telephone boxes.
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• Oct 9, 2012

• #203

درس پنجاه و پنج - صبح زود

درس پنجاه و پنج - صبح زود

Early Morning




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Yawn!" I am so tired. I don't like getting up in the morning. I wish I could sleep in until noon.
My mom has to come into my room and shake my feet. "Get up, you lazy girl!" she says,
"It's time to rise and shine. It's a beautiful day!"

I raise my head, mumble and turn over, putting my pillow over my head. My mom yanks
my pillow from off my head and starts tickling me. "Okay, I'll get up!" I shriek. The sun is
so bright that I squint. I think I will go outside and play. I can't wait to get up now. My
mom cooks me breakfast. I have eggs, bacon, toast and orange juice.

When I finish my breakfast. I brush my teeth, comb my hair, wash my face and then
change into play clothes. I choose a bright pink and yellow tank top with jean shorts and
blue sandals.
My bike is in the garage where my dad keeps the cars and tools. As I pedal, my hair flies
out behind me! I keep my mouth shut so that bugs don't get in! I am going down a big hill
now. I can hardly pedal anymore. My legs are moving so fast. I hang onto my handle bars
tightly. I don't want to fall off!

I finally am able to slow down as the road becomes level. I turn a corner and decide to go
back home. I realize I now have to ride up the hill! I know I will be tired when I get to the
top. I think that I will have some water now before I start to go up. Mmmm, it tastes great!
It is so clean and cold.

Well, I know that I have a big trip ahead of me, so I need to get going!

Bye-bye!

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mumble:

to say something too quietly or not clearly enough, so that other people cannot understand you
ￚsee also mutter He bumped into someone and mumbled an apology. Stop mumbling!
mumble to yourself
A woman on the corner was mumbling to herself.

ￚmumble noun [countable]

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yank:

informal to suddenly pull something quickly and with force
yank something out/back/open etc
One of the men grabbed Tom's hair and yanked his head back. Nick yanked the door open.
yank on/at
With both hands she yanked at the necklace.

ￚyank noun [countable] He gave the rope a yank .​

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shriek:

[intransitive]to make a very high loud sound, especially because you are afraid, angry, excited, or in pain
ￚsynonym screamThey were dragged from their homes, shrieking and weeping.He shrieked in agony.
shriek with
A group of students were shrieking with laughter.​

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squint:

to look at something with your eyes partly closed in order to see better
Anna squinted in the sudden bright sunlight.
squint at
Stop squinting at the screen - put your glasses on.
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• Oct 12, 2012

• #204

درس پنجاه و شش - ازدواج

درس پنجاه و شش - ازدواج

The Wedding





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We went into the church and sat down. There were pretty flowers at the front. There was
beautiful organ music playing. The church was full of people dressed up nicely. Everyone
was waiting to see the beautiful bride walk up the aisle.
A hush, and intake of breath. There she was! Oh, she was so beautiful! She had a lovely,
long white dress with pretty lace and beads. Her hair was swept up off from her face.
There were curls flowing down her back. Instead of a veil, she had little flowers in her
hair. Her bouquet of tiny flowers was very, very pretty. Her dad looked very proud of her.
He looked just a little sad, too.
At the front of the church, the groom stood waiting. He had a beautiful tender smile on
his face. He took his bride's hand as her dad left her there. They smiled at each other.
The minister read, prayed and offered some words of advice to the lovely couple.
Someone sang a pretty song. The groom slipped the simple wedding band on the bride's
finger. She struggled a little to put a band on his finger. Pretty soon the minister said they
were now husband and wife. They kissed. We all stood, and they walked down the aisle
to live the rest of their lives together as Mr. And Mrs.!
We cried.
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hush:​

a period of silence, especially when people are expecting something to happen
A sudden hush fell over the crowd.​

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intake of breath:​

a sudden act of breathing in, especially when you are shocked
a sharp intake of breath​

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lace:​

a fine cloth made with patterns of many very small holes
a handkerchief trimmed with lace lace curtains​

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sweep:
▶HAIR◀
to pull your hair back from your face
sweep something back/up
*Kerry swept her hair back into a ponytail.​

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tender:
▶GENTLE◀
gentle and careful in a way that shows love
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minister:

a priest in some Christian churches
ￚsee also pastor, vicara Baptist minister
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• Oct 16, 2012

• #205

درس پنجاه و هفت - جای عالی

درس پنجاه و هفت - جای عالی

The Perfect Place





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There is a place in my mind that is pure. Everything there is beautiful. Many flowers grow,
and the grass is very green. The clouds are always white and fluffy. The tree's branches
sweep the earth floor.
You can hear the sound of a waterfall. It is roaring with life, and the water races. A bird
calls in the distance and as you listen, the sound gets closer. A flapping quite near makes
me turn and look. A great, magnificent eagle flies over my head. The strength I see in his
powerful wings amazes me!
I am never thirsty or hungry. I live off the beauty that surrounds me in this perfect place.
I walk on trails that lead me to breath-taking places. The beach is my favourite spot to
end up. The sand between my toes is soft and cool. I love to lie down on the sand. I
watch the sun go down. Sometimes the sun is a brilliant orange. The world seems like it
is on fire! Waves lull me to sleep. The seagulls wake me up.
In this perfect place I have learned so much. The animals and their homes are so
precious. I have learned to respect the animals; they were here first.
The sounds, smells, and sights are too perfect and full of life. There is no war here, no
anger or stress. I don't have to worry about pollution or destruction.
My perfect world exists only in my head. Maybe if we all work hard, my fantasy can
become real!
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fluffy:​

fluffy clouds look light and soft​

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to make someone feel calm or as if they want to sleep
The hum of the tyres on the road lulled her to sleep.​

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destruction:​

the act or process of destroying something or of being destroyed
ￚsee also destroy
destruction of
the destruction of the rainforest
*weapons of mass destruction​

*the environmental destruction caused by the road building programme​

*The floods brought death and destruction to the area.​

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fantasy:​

an exciting and unusual experience or situation you imagine happening to you, but which will probably never happen
*I used to have fantasies about living in Paris with an artist.
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*Young children sometimes can't distinguish between fantasy and reality.​

*He lived in a fantasy world of his own, even as a small boy.​

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1 imagination, esp. when unlimited or allowed complete freedom
2 [C;U] something produced from free imagination, whether expressed in words or not: The whole story is a fantasy. | He lives in a world of fantasy.
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• Oct 16, 2012

• #206

درس پنجاه و هشت - بازدید باغ وحش

درس پنجاه و هشت - بازدید باغ وحش

Visiting the Zoo

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When I was a kid, I always enjoyed visiting the zoo. My family lived far away from the zoo,
so we didn't go there very often. But whenever we went to the zoo, I always had a fun and
interesting time.
Some of the animals were very large. Of course, the elephants were huge, and they had
such an unusual appearance, with their big ears and their long trunk and tusks. The
giraffes were very tall, with long necks that reached high into the trees.
Some of my favorite animals were the big cats. The lions looked very powerful, with their
big teeth and paws. The tigers were just as big and strong, with yellow and black stripes.
But the bears were even larger than these cats. The polar bears, with their bright white
fur, liked to swim through the water. The grizzly bears had brown fur and liked to roam
around on land.
The animals from Australia seemed very unusual. The kangaroos, with their strong legs
and long tail, could jump great distances across the ground. The baby kangaroo could go
inside its mother's pouch. Another Australian animal, the koala bear, crawled slowly in
the trees, where it ate leaves.
The monkeys and apes were also very interesting. In many ways, they reminded me of
people. Some of the monkeys were very small. They could use their arms, legs, and tail
to swing through the trees. Some of the apes were very large. The gorilla was the largest
of all. Sometimes a big gorilla would stand up and pound his fists on his chest.
To see all the animals at the zoo took almost a whole day. By the end of the day, I was
very tired from walking around. But I was also very happy to see all the amazing animals
from places around the world.
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grizzly bear:​

a very large bear that lives in the northwest of North America​

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roam:​

to walk or travel, usually for a long time, with no clear purpose or direction
ￚsee also wander
roam over/around/about etc
*The dogs are allowed to roam around.
*Chickens and geese roam freely in the back yard.​

*You shouldn't let your children roam the streets . ​

*armed bands roamed the streets​

roam the countryside/desert/forests etc​

*Wild sheep roam the hills.​

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pouch:​

a pocket of skin on the stomach which marsupials such as kangaroos use for carrying their babies​

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a fold of skin like a bag which animals such as hamsters or squirrels have inside each cheek to carry and store food​

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fist:​

the hand when it is tightly closed, so that the fingers are curled in towards the palm.
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People close their hand in a fist when they are angry or are going to hit someone
*She held the money tightly in her fist.​

*Malcolm clenched his fist (=held his fist very tightly closed) angrily.​

*Dooley stood up and shook his fist in her face.​

*Varney slammed his fist down onto the table so hard the dishes jumped.
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• Oct 21, 2012

• #207

درس پنجاه و نه - قرار ملاقات با دندانپزشک

درس پنجاه و نه - قرار ملاقات با دندانپزشک

The Dentist Appointment

My dentist called my house the other day. He told me I needed my teeth cleaned. I set up
an appointment to see him on Saturday, June l0th.
When I got to my dentist's office, I had to sit in the waiting room. There were other people
ahead of me. They finally called my name.
I went into his room and sat down on a big blue chair. They leaned it back. A bright light
was turned on. It hurt my eyes, so I closed them. My dentist asked me to open my mouth.
I did. I thought my mouth was very big, but he told me to open it even wider!
Soon he began poking around to see if I had any cavities. He flossed my teeth and put
fluoride around my teeth too. The fluoride tasted like bubble gum.
I had to spit into a dish-like bowl. It squirted out water. My dentist kept asking me
questions. I couldn't answer because there were weird tools in my mouth! When I tried
answering back, he seemed to understand though.
His helper came into the room. She asked me to open my mouth again. I had to clamp
down on something that felt like rubber. She put a big camera-type machine right next to
my cheek. She did this on the other side of my face as well. They took two pictures of my
teeth. It was really cool.
The dentist told me my teeth were perfect! I didn't have any problems. I could go home.
"See you next year," he said.
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poke around​

phrasal verb
to look for something, especially by moving a lot of things around
poke around in
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cavity:​

formal
a hole or space inside something
Put herbs inside the body cavity of the fish. I have no cavities (=no holes in my teeth) .​

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clamp:​

to put or hold something in a position so that it cannot move
She clamped her hands over her ears. Creed opened his mouth to speak, then clamped it shut .



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• Oct 21, 2012

• #208

درس شصت - رویای روز

درس شصت - رویای روز

Day Dream




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Little Annie was very bored one lazy afternoon. She had nothing to do! She had already
played with her brothers in the sandbox and had tea with them and her dollies, too. She
had baked chocolate chip cookies with her mom and even tasted one! They were very
good, she thought. Now Annie was trying to figure out what else she could do to pass the
day away.
Little Annie decided that she would go to her favourite spot in the world...the green,
grassy field full of daisies, beneath the great oak tree. She took a red and white blanket
with her. She laid it down on the ground, and then she lay down on it. She lay there
looking at the clouds, fluffy and white. She saw bunnies, huge gray elephants and scary-
looking crocodiles. Soon, Little Annie was drifting in and out of clouds and reality. The
clouds started dancing with her, begging her to come and play. She got up from her
blanket and joined the clouds. They flew over roof tops of all of the village people, swam
with the fish in the lake and said hello to all of the birds that they passed by. Little Annie
was having so much fun!
The clouds had formed into a chariot so Little Annie could drive if she wanted to. She
drove over a rainbow that was bright in the sky. Then, she shot through the branches of
her friend's spruce tree!
Annie suddenly came to a STOP! Hearing someone call her name, Annie looked around.
She blinked; once, twice, and finally everything came into focus. Her brother was tugging
at her leg, wondering why she was staring into outer space with a big grin on her face!
"Oh," Little Annie said, not really knowing that she had been sitting there all along.

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lazy afternoon:​

a lazy period of time is spent doing nothing except relaxing
We spent lazy days relaxing on the beach.​

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daisy:​

a white flower with a yellow centre​

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drift:​

▶MOVE SLOWLY◀
to move slowly on water or in the air
drift out/towards etc
The rubber raft drifted out to sea. Smoke drifted up from the jungle ahead of us.​

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chariot:​

a vehicle with two wheels pulled by a horse, used in ancient times in battles and races​

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spruce:​

a tree that grows in northern countries and has short leaves shaped like needles​

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tug:​

to pull with one or more short, quick pulls
*The woman gently tugged his arm.​

*three men tugged at the rope

*a boat tugged the tanker into the harbor​

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grin:​

a wide smile
He came into the room with a friendly grin on his face . wide/broad/big etc grin 'Of course,' he agreed with a wide grin.
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• Oct 24, 2012

• #209

درس شصت و یک - دوست من در اتاق کار مجاور

درس شصت و یک - دوست من در اتاق کار مجاور

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Sometimes she asks my advice now about her work or about a problem and I ask her
advice. Sometimes she comes in to my office and says " I'm really angry, can I whine to
you?" Then she talks about a problem and I listen, and then she returns cheerfully to her
office. Sometimes I go into her office and say. " I'm upset about something that
happened; can I come in for a minute?" Then I grumble to her and she listens, and then I
go back cheerfully to my office. Each of us feels better when we have shared our
problems. Then they are no longer problems.
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My Friend In the Next Office
When I started my job a year ago at the university, I did not know my way around. I did
not know where to find anything. I had a million questions. But Dianne in the next office
took me on a tour showing me the places to eat, the library, the lecture rooms, where to
get a picture ID card, how to get from one building to another. When I had a question I
asked Dianne: how to use the telephone, where to make copies, where to print with my
computer, the location of my mailbox.
She teaches as I do. We both spend a lot of time helping students and answering their
questions. She giggles a lot; I hear her laugh with her students.
Dianne is shy in a group of people. She is quiet and does not start a conversation.
Everyone around her talks and she listens. On Friday afternoons, she makes popcorn for
everyone. We all sit in the staff room and eat microwaved popcorn and drink tea and talk.
We start to relax for the weekend and talk about our plans.
She is a good friend; she helps my students when I am not there; she wishes me good
luck when I go to a lecture. I am very glad that she can be my friend in the office beside
mine.
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whine:​

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to complain in a sad, annoying voice about something
ￚsynonym moan​

Oh Charlotte, please stop whining.'I don't understand,' whined Rose.
whine about
The sergeant was whining about how hard he had been forced to work recently.
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grumble:

to keep complaining in an unhappy way
ￚsynonym moan
grumble about/at
Farmers are always grumbling about the weather.
grumble that
A few passengers grumbled that their cabins were too small.
'This is boring,' Kathleen grumbled
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• Nov 6, 2012

• #210

درس شصت و دو - موسیقیدان

درس شصت و دو - موسیقیدان

The Musician




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There once was a little girl named Rain Angel. She loved to sit at the piano and play. Rain
Angel was a very gifted girl. She had a voice that gave people shivers, and she loved to
sing!
As Rain got older, she continued to love music. Rain became involved in the choirs and
bands at her high school. She loved performing in front of people. She couldn't help but
feel the sense of power she had when she was up on stage, and there was always loud
clapping when she finished a song.
Rain soon went out on her own and looked for someone that could help her become
famous. Rain wanted to share her talent with the world. She felt that her special talent for
music helped people feel good.
Rain went out into the big world, and she did very well. She was always performing her
best, and someone finally noticed her. Her new agent helped her to make her first album.
Rain became famous because she never quit trying.
Rain loved her new way of life. She continued singing and playing her piano. She was
even taught how to write her own music!
Rain Angel had always dreamed of becoming a celebrity. She always remembered her
friends and family when she was famous because they had always believed in her.
Rain Angel strove for a faraway place, and it became her reality. She always believed that
what she wanted to become was her choice. She believed that if you have the strength
and determination you can make your dreams come true.

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a slight shaking movement of your body caused by cold or fear
ￚsynonym trembleA shiver ran through (=went through) me.
shiver of
She felt a shiver of apprehension.
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a group of people who sing together for other people to listen to
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strive:

past tense strove
[intransitive] formal
to make a great effort to achieve something
*strive to learn English with salamzaban
*I was still striving to be successful.
strive for/after
*We must continue to strive for greater efficiency.
*each of us must strive to improve himself
*to strive for success

ￚstriving noun

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to struggle hard; make a great effort, esp. to gain something: He strove for recognition as an artist. | striving after perfection/against injustice [+to-v] striving to improve their public image


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