"The road less traveled is the road of delayed gratification."

FLO TALKS 

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Os livros são como amigos mágicos que nos levam para outros mundos.
Através das suas páginas, podemos viajar no tempo, conhecer novos lugares e personagens, e aprender sobre diferentes culturas e ideias.
Existem livros para todos os gostos.
Há livros de histórias, de aventuras, de mistério, de romance, de poesia, e muito mais.
Ler livros é uma ótima maneira de passar o tempo livre, aprender coisas novas e desenvolver a nossa imaginação.



PORTUREAD - Listen to small texts and conversations samples in portuguese!

Os livros — SMALL TEXT B1-B2 LEVEL.

chǒu xiǎo yā
丑小鸭
yā mā ma yǒu qī ɡè hái zi， 
鸭妈妈有七个孩子，
qí zhōnɡ yí ɡè yòu pànɡ yòu chǒu， 
其中一个又胖又丑，
ɡēn bié de xiǎo yā zi bù yí yànɡ。 
跟别的小鸭子不一样。
dà jiā dōu bù xǐ huān tā，jiào tā chǒu xiǎo yā。  
大家都不喜欢她，叫她丑小鸭。
chǒu xiǎo yā hěn nán ɡuò， 
丑小鸭很难过，
qiāo qiāo de cónɡ jiā li pǎo le chū lái。 
悄悄地从家里跑了出来。
zài wài biān，tā yòu ɡū dān yòu hài pà。 
在外边，她又孤单又害怕。
rì zi yì tiān tiān ɡuò qù le，chǒu xiǎo yā zhǎnɡ dà le。 
日子一天天过去了，丑小鸭长大了。
yì tiān，tā lái dào hú biān， 
一天，她来到湖边，
kàn jiàn yì qún měi lì de tiān é fēi ɡuò lái，xiàn mù jí le。 
看见一群美丽的天鹅飞过来，羡慕极了。
tā cán kuì de dī xià le tóu。 
她惭愧地低下了头。
hū rán，tā chī jīnɡ de fā xiàn， 
忽然，她吃惊地发现，
shuǐ zhōnɡ de zì jǐ bú zài shì nà ɡe yòu pànɡ yòu chǒu de xiǎo yā zi le， 
水中的自己不再是那个又胖又丑的小鸭子了，
zì jǐ jiù shì yì zhī měi lì de tiān é！ 
自己就是一只美丽的天鹅！
tā ɡāo xìnɡ de zhǎn kāi jié bái de chì bǎnɡ， 
她高兴地展开洁白的翅膀，
hé nà xiē tiān é yì qǐ xiànɡ lán lán de tiān kōnɡ fēi qù。
和那些天鹅一起向蓝蓝的天空飞去。

CHINESE STORY中文故事

丑小鸭

Welcome back to All About Cats! If you love cats, this is important information for you. Today I will talk about the Feline Panleukopenia Virus (FPV), also called feline distemper or feline Parvo. This virus is very dangerous for cats, especially kittens. I will explain what it is, the symptoms, treatment, how to prevent it and my journey through this horrible virus.  Feline Panleukopenia Virus is a very contagious disease caused by a parvovirus. It attacks a cat’s intestines, immune system, and bone marrow. It spreads quickly, especially in shelters and places with many cats.
How do cats can catch FPV?
•	From an infected cat’s saliva, urine, or poop
•	Through shared food bowls, litter boxes, or bedding
•	From humans who touch an infected cat and then touch another cat
•	From fleas that carry the virus
•	Or From a mother cat to her kittens before birth
The early signs of FPV in Kittens & Cats 
•	High fever
•	Loss of appetite and
•	Lethargy ( or very tired and weak)
🚨 Severe symptoms include:
•	Vomiting
•	Diarrhea which is (sometimes bloody)
•	Dehydration
•	Belly pain
•	And Sudden death in kittens
Treatment & Care Options
There is no cure for FPV, but sick kittens need supportive care
🏥 Hospital Care may include:
•	IV fluids (to stop dehydration)
•	Medications for vomiting and pain
•	Antibiotics (to prevent infections)
•	Blood transfusion (for severe cases)
🏡 You also have Home Care 
•	Keep the kitten warm and comfortable
•	Give them small, frequent meals
•	Provide fresh water and electrolyte solutions
•	Keep the litter box very clean
•	And Avoid contact with healthy cats


All About Cats

Kittens & Feline Panleukopenia Virus

EP 16 Asking for Phone Number in Chinese (Ultimate Guide) - Day 16  What is Your Phone Number 

Who says Chinese is hard？ 谁说中文很难

最初（さいしょ）に「今日の話はいつもより短い」と言ってますが、ウソです。時間の計算（けいさん）もできないくらい、頭が働いていないようです。それでも、GW（ゴールデンウィーク）が終わって、やっと日常（にちじょう）がもどってきました。楽しいGWが3年ぶりなら、「遊び→仕事」のモードチェンジ mode change も3年ぶりです。私はGWに何をしたのでしょう？　お聞きください。

スクリプトと文法や言葉のリストはこちら。
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/3-79ef5eb024d646109064f7441765814d
楽しみ方はこちらを見てください。 
https://chivalrous-wallaby-f5c.notion.site/116c436c16ed4055a68ddb2c4624cd96

じゃあ、またね！

すずまりの日本語「ききみみ」ずきん

第８話　3年ぶり

日本には「成人式（せいじんしき）」というイベントがあります👘✨みなさんの国では成人する時に何かしますか？

SeikaのPodcast🎧

Ep.69 「成人式（せいじんしき）」にいくらかかる？👘💸💭

This podcast is a very short summary of my pdf course, ‘The Job Interview’
My course contains activities you can do at home, (with answers)  and an interview role-play exercise.  Contact me for details.

Preparing for your interview is very important. If you prepare thoroughly, you will be more confident and relaxed. 

View the transcript:  https://drive.google.com/open?id=1g7BpW-T3i20o5AOnWxtwW1RpnE_a1hFR&usp=drive_fs

English for Business

Interview Success

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OsufLxIuRWamSRu0Sc3BRzGSX8IHzMEs/view?usp=drivesdk

I thought suspension bridges were the ones which parted in the middle. I was wrong...Those are "bascule" bridges