I work in a hotel, sometime it is hard to understand to the people because they have different accents, almost always check in process is easy but other times does not, sometimes my English is fluent, other time, I do not what happend but my brain stop to working ha ha ha, well at least I do my job, a smile fixs everithing I guess.

What is the meaning of the word "anticipate"?

What is the meaning of the word "distinct"? a) Similar to something else b) Clearly different or unique c) Hidden or unclear

Today, I arranged and dusted out my bookshelf which contains a loaf of my favorite books. Yet, since I did the chore, I realized that I haven't actually read book for so long. Now I have a tidy bookshelf and I promise myself to read more from now on.

In the face of extreme weather, preparedness and quick response are key. Here are several practical steps: Stay Informed: Monitor reliable weather sources, like government alerts or weather apps, for up-to-date information. Know the types of weather events common in your area (floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, etc.). Create an Emergency Plan: Designate a safe place to go during storms (e.g., a basement for tornadoes, higher ground for floods). Protect Your Home: Secure doors, windows, and roofs to withstand strong winds or heavy rain. Install storm shutters or use plywood to cover windows in case of hurricanes. Clear gutters and drains to prevent flooding.

I strongly believe that we can learn valuable lessons from the experiences of our elders that cannot be found in books, such as their personal experiences with war, careers, and life. For example, just a few days ago, Nihon Hidankyo, a group formed by survivors of the atomic bombings in Japan, received a Nobel Prize. Most of the members are elderly, and we must learn from their harsh experiences to ensure a future where atomic weapons no longer exist. Additionally, in Japanese culture, we often say that “one can understand someone’s thoughts by their back,” meaning that actions speak louder than words. Sometimes, we learn important lessons from our elders simply by observing their everyday actions. However, it is unfortunate that some elders may act insensitively, believing their opinions are the only truth and expecting others to obey them. In Japan, this behavior is referred to as “rogai.” Ironically, even from such behavior, we can learn what not to do.

Reading Goethe’s “the cuckoo like the Nightingale”. The first two lines of the poem can't help but make me think of: "Sad to have chilly spring shut in this lonely place, while the Sun is setting in cuckoo's cries"; also makes people feel the feeling of loneliness that "spring going gone". Of course, it is impossible for Goethe to have read Qin Guan's poems, and the beginning of Qin's poems: "The towers are lost in the fog, The ferry is obscure under the moon, The peach blossoms are nowhere to find." expresses the misty night that completely blocks the way to The quiet road of the peach blossoms, is very different from the scenery and artistic conception of this poem. Goethe used the sparse branches and leaves which cover the spring scenery on the terrace in summer, insinuating that in the realistic and rational life circle, the road to his orient is cut off, just like "The peach blossoms are nowhere to find."

It's a bit drizzly today, but it hasn't dampened our spirits. I woke up at nine and we headed out to our first must-see destination: Dazaifu. There are numerous shrines and temples in the area, including one at the top of a hill. The stairs are steep and jagged, which made my dad miserable and too tired to even ask for a beer. He wasn’t allowed to get one anyway! By the by, I ran our budget today and managed to spend less than 10,000 yen on everything, including transportation and meals. Raman stands are abundant here on streets, they do great food too, only cost less. And I also reused a large beverage bottle to fill with tap water or the shrine blessed water when I had the chance, instead of buying bottled water at 711. By the time we got home, I still had 1,500 yen left. I must be a good, mature budget manager! Mom definitely couldn’t make it happen.

N4 Question What is the correct reading of the word 「友達」 in this sentence?