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根据短文的内容，选择适当的答案。 
小测试-1
我的家里有四个人，爸爸，妈妈，妹妹和我。我和爸爸一样，都喜欢运动。爸爸喜欢踢足球和打羽毛球，而我喜欢游泳和打羽毛球。

1）我和爸爸都喜欢踢足球。

2）我不喜欢运动。

3）爸爸也喜欢打羽毛球。     ✔

小测试 – 2
根据短文的内容，选择适当的答案。
妈妈和妹妹都很喜欢打扮，她们经常一起去买衣服和化妆品。妈妈说化妆上班更有精神。妹妹老爱说我运动过后一身臭汗，不像女孩子。

1）我和妹妹一样喜欢化妆。

2）妈妈喜欢化妆上班。        ✔

3）我是一个男孩子。

小测试 - 3
请选出与短文内容不符的一项。 
陪妈妈购物已经成了爸爸的习惯，爸爸常说“不是怕老婆，而是爱老婆”。还说我和妹妹都是妈妈送给他的，用钱也买不到的礼物，所以，要把妈妈的爱好看成是他自己的爱好来对待。

1）爸爸喜欢妈妈的爱好。

2）妈妈要求爸爸陪他购物。      ✔

3）爸爸很珍惜我和妹妹。

小测试 - 4
根据短文内容，选出正确的答案。 
上个周末，我和爸爸一起参加了社区的羽毛球比赛，爸爸参加了个人赛和双打；我只参加了双打比赛，爸爸就是我最好的搭档。

1）我参加了个人赛。

2）爸爸和我参加了足球比赛。

3）爸爸参加的比赛项目比我多。      ✔

小测试 - 5
根据短文内容，选出正确的答案。 
最后，爸爸得了个人赛的季军，我和爸爸一起摘得了双人比赛的银牌。妈妈和妹妹一起来为我们加油，在我们领奖的时候，妹妹和妈妈还高兴得拥抱起来。

1）爸爸个人赛第二名。

2）我没有拿到奖牌。

3）我和妈妈拥抱起来。

4）我和爸爸获得了双打第二名。  ✔


你都清楚了吗? 继续加油，我们下期再见！
 


Correction notebook   错题本 (Mandarin)

阅读理解《我和家人的爱好》的讲解

Was machst du beruflich? Diese Frage kennst du vielleicht schon von einer Prüfung oder aus dem Alltagsleben. Aber kennst du auch den Unterschied zwischen Beruf und Berufung? 
In meinem Podcast klären wir, was der Unterschied zwischen diesen beiden Begriffen ist und wie wir unserer Berufung folgen können, um glücklich zu werden. 

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Beruf und Berufung - die Arbeit, die zu mir passt

An annual event involving dirt, beer and cash once again drew dozens of competitors to a ski resort in Maine on October 12.

More than 30 couples competed in the North American Wife Carrying Championship, a 254-meter race during which competitors splash through water, jump over logs and trudge through mud — all while carrying their partner on their backs or shoulders.

The event began in Finland, with the first official event taking place in 1992. It has grown in popularity since then — the World Championship is held annually in the region of Sonkajärvi, and the North American Championship has taken place in Maine every year since 1999.

Traditionally, the Finnish event involved male competitors carrying a woman. At the competition in Maine, couples didn't have to be married to compete, nor did they have to be a man and a woman.

One participant — the carrier — was dressed as Mr Incredible, while his "wife" was dressed in pink. They and others were cheered on by crowds on both sides of the course at Sunday River ski resort.

Most of the participants use a technique in which the "wife" is carried like a backpack — upside down — to keep their arms free as they run. Wearing smiles and grimaces, competitors end up wet and muddy.

The champion leaves with the weight of the "wife" in beer and five times their weight in cash. To estimate the amount they win, the winning partner is put on one side of a see-saw-like scale that organizers balance out on the other side with cases of beer.

"We come each year for the fun," said Wade Porterfield of Cuba, New York, who competed with his wife, Sara Porterfield. "There is really a low chance of us winning. Pretty much everybody cheers everybody on and it's a blast."

Practice Listening, Reading & Comprehension

Couples Compete in US Wife-Carrying Competition

Bossaball is a sport that combines volleyball, soccer, gymnastics — and the simple joy of jumping up and down on a trampoline.



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Bossaball: Sport, Music and Trampolines

こんにちは、あかりです。「本音(ほんね)」と「建前(たてまえ)」について、聞(き)いたことがありますか？

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Building Rapport

Ask Open-Ended Questions:  Ditch the "yes or no" questions.  Instead, ask questions that prompt elaboration and showcase your genuine interest in the other person's work and experiences. Examples include: "What are you currently working on that excites you the most?" or "What challenges are you facing in your industry?"

Actively Listen and Respond:  Pay close attention to their answers.  Nod, use verbal affirmations like "interesting" or "I see," and ask follow-up questions that demonstrate you're truly engaged.

Find Common Ground:  Look for shared interests, experiences, or industry knowledge. This creates a sense of connection and makes conversation flow more naturally. Mention a mutual colleague, a recent industry trend, or a shared alma mater (if appropriate).

Be a Giver, Not Just a Taker:  Networking is a two-way street. Offer your own insights, share relevant resources, or connect them with someone in your network who might be of value.

Remember Names and Details:  People appreciate being remembered.  Make a conscious effort to memorize names and revisit key points mentioned during the conversation.

Embrace Storytelling:  Weave relatable anecdotes or personal experiences into your conversation to illustrate your points and create a more memorable interaction.

Be Authentic and Positive:   People connect with genuine personalities.   Be yourself, showcase your enthusiasm, and maintain a positive outlook

Follow Up:  Don't let the connection fade. Send a personalized email within 24 hours thanking them for the conversation and mentioning a specific detail you discussed.

Nurture the Relationship:  Stay connected on LinkedIn, send them relevant articles, or offer congratulations on their achievements. This demonstrates your continued interest and builds a stronger bond.



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Learn how to make suggestions about possible travel destinations. Then, learn to accept and reject somebody else's suggestions. You can use the language learned in any situation!

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World Diabetes Day (with transcript)

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