unit 1 (Des Moines)

tone: negative/self- mockery: ‘I come from DesMoines. Somebody had to' anecdotes 好词佳句: serene(peaceful, calm) leering(looking/gazing in an unpleasant way) chide(scold) cretin(idiot) snort derisively(shows a complete lack of respect) diddly-squat(least amount…

unit 1 Japan (Tokyo Pastoral)

about the article ‘Pastoral’ is a word we associate with the countryside and farming – pastoralfarming is farming of sheep or cattle; or we might talk about pastoral scenes,typically of…

unit 1 Travel Poet

Why do we travel? What is the difference between travelling and holidaying - if any? travelling is an experience. It can be spontaneous or can be planned; can be in…