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Good morning, everybody. Welcome to Central City’s annual community cleanup day. Today we’ll pick up litter along a one-kilometer section of the river. Pick up a bag and a pair of gloves before you get started. At 10:30 we’ll take a break for cold drinks and snacks. After we finish around noon, stop by the Community Center to receive a free ticket for a movie of your choice at any of our local theaters. This is our way of saying thank you for volunteering.

When you start living alone, you might find it difficult to manage your money. Here are some tips that you may find helpful. One hint is first to make a detailed budget, or plan, of how much money you have and what you are going to spend it on each month. Then, look at your budget and decide if you can buy fewer items. Also, use less electricity, water, or other utilities by turning off lights, for example. Finally, before shopping, make a list of what you need and compare prices on those items from different shops.

To make a simple kimchi meat sauce, put some finely-chopped garlic into a pan with two tablespoons of olive oil. Turn the heat on, and when you smell the garlic cooking, add one chopped onion and cook for about two minutes. After adding 500 grams of ground beef, cook until light brown, then add one can of chopped tomatoes together with about three tablespoons of ketchup. Before turning the heat down to low and cooking everything for about thirty minutes, don’t forget to add three tablespoons of kimchi base. This sauce is great on either spaghetti or rice!

Have you ever heard the phrase “It’s all Greek to me”? We use it when we don’t understand a foreign language or a difficult concept. If someone tries to explain a theory from physics or mathematics that we cannot comprehend, we could say, “It’s all Greek to me.” This phrase appears in William Shakespeare’s play Julius Caesar, where one Roman tells another that he couldn’t understand somebody because he spoke Greek. Although this phrase had been used earlier by different writers, Shakespeare’s use of the phrase helped to make it popular, and it continues to be used even today.

Our airline welcomes children. More than 45,000 unaccompanied children fly with us each year. Whether it’s a short flight or a long journey, your child will enjoy a safe and comfortable trip. Here’s some important information. Children aged 5 and above may travel alone on flights. Children under 5 must be accompanied by someone aged 17 or older. When your child is traveling alone, please call our reservations desk. We will give you more details about services for young passengers.

Hello, Takashi? This is Rose. I’m in Kyoto now. I enjoyed staying with you and your family last week. Sorry to bother you, but I’ve got a problem. I can’t find my gloves. Have you seen them? Maybe I left them on the table in the bedroom, but I’m not sure. They’re green and match my coat. If you have them, can you please call me here? The number is …oh, I hardly stay in my hotel room, so I will contact you again tomorrow. Thanks. Talk to you later.

Waverly Hills welcomes you to our spacious grounds and facilities right in the middle of the Smokey Mountains. The old farmhouse has been completely modernized with tastefully decorated rooms. There’s plenty to do in the area. You can enjoy swimming in the summer, skiing in the winter, or a run through the woods. You can work up a good appetite to enjoy country-style meals prepared in our own kitchen with fresh organically-grown vegetables. Between meals you can join us for a glass of fresh milk and homemade cookies. We’re often fully booked, so make your reservations early.

If you’re going to Machu Picchu in highland Peru, you should consider visiting Cuzco, at 3,400 meters above sea level. You will enjoy walking through the Plaza de Armas and visiting the Temple of the Sun. You can also look at Cuzco’s interesting museums and beautiful houses as well as its magnificent churches. Remember, however, that these churches close for a few hours around noon. In addition, you can take advantage of modern hotels and restaurants, and at the same time, see Cuzco’s fascinating history preserved in its architecture, language, and ancient treasures.

My speech is about the trip I made to Europe last year. Last summer, I decided to visit my cousin in Holland. There are direct flights to Amsterdam, where she lives, but I wanted to see France and Italy as well, so I caught a plane to Paris. I found a nice hotel in Paris that I liked very much, so I decided to stay longer and not go to Italy. After a week of visiting museums and shopping, I caught a train and went directly to Amsterdam. I really enjoyed that train ride!

Moving to a new home with your pet can be difficult. Cats are very sensitive animals, and moving is quite an upsetting experience for them. When you arrive at your new home, it may be a good idea to put your cat in a quiet room, if possible. Leave him in peace with his old bed, his litter box, and some food until everything calms down. After that, let him come out and join you only if he wants to. He should also stay indoors until he becomes familiar with his new home and environment.

Palau is a country in the Pacific. It became an independent republic on October 1, 1994. Palau’s flag is similar to Japan’s because it features a single circle. However, the circle is yellow, and the background is blue. Blue is used to represent the ocean, which the nation depends on for food. Unlike the Japanese flag, the circle on Palau’s flag is a little off-center. Instead of the sun, as on the Japanese flag, the circle represents the moon, which is traditionally thought to be important in the life cycle and customs of the people.

When I first came to Japan, I was surprised when people asked if I was annoyed by the sounds of insects such as cicadas. They had heard many western people couldn’t stand such sounds. Actually, the sound of cicadas—which are called semi in Japanese—makes me feel at home. When I was growing up, the cicadas would sing in a tree just outside my bedroom window all summer long. I would lie on my bed, listening to their peaceful song. When I heard the cicadas during my first summer in Japan, it brought back happy childhood memories.

Ireland is a nice place to visit all through the year. The peak months of the tourist season are July and August, but the weather in May, June, and September is usually good as well, and hotels are not busy. Flowers are most beautiful in April and May. In October, many art festivals are held. Winter has its own appeal. You can have fantastic places all to yourself, like the beach at Roses Point near the town of Sligo. Although it gets dark early and some museums and attractions are closed, as are many hotels, this quiet season is most relaxing for some visitors.

Attention please. It is now 5:30, and the museum will close in 30 minutes. When you have finished looking at the exhibition in the room you are in, please make your way to the exit. We hope you have enjoyed the exhibition. For your information, the museum is open every day including holidays. Opening hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday. From Friday to Sunday, the museum is open from noon to 9 p.m. The coming exhibition on Leonardo da Vinci will start on September 10th. We hope you will visit us again soon.

In some countries, silver gifts are given for 25th wedding anniversaries and gold gifts for 50th anniversaries. But in the United Kingdom, there are also some traditional gifts given to celebrate other anniversaries. Perhaps people are not so familiar with them. For example, for 3rd anniversaries, leather gifts are usually given. Three years later, gifts containing sugar are appropriate. Six years after that, something made of silk is the expected gift. Some might be surprised to find out that diamonds are given not only for engagements, but also for 60th anniversaries.

Good morning! This is Pop Music Top Twenty! Have we got a surprise for you: a special guest right here in our studio! Last week, she broke the record to become the first singer from another country to stay at the top of the charts for seventeen weeks in a row. Plus, she’s only two weeks away from the all-time record set by the rock band the A.B. Brothers seven years ago. By now you should know who our guest is. Yes, it’s the one and only Maria M from Italy!

Welcome to Marine Park. Before you begin your marine adventure, we have a few announcements to make. As always, from 12:30, you can see our very popular sea animal show with dolphins jumping through hoops and playing basketball. We are sorry that Penguin Village is closed today, but starting at 3:00, in addition to our usual attractions, you can see your favorite animation characters sing and dance in the plaza in front of the waterfall. You can get there easily if you take the miniature train from the information center. Don’t miss this exciting event.

Hi, Coach. This is Jiro. Um, I’m calling about Saturday’s tennis practice. I know I said I’d go to the court early to set up the net, but I’m afraid I can’t get there by 10:00. The earliest would be around noon. So, I asked Kenji if he could do it instead of me, and he said that would be no problem. He has to study with Yumiko in the afternoon, so he can’t take the net down, but I’ll be there by then, so don’t worry. Ok? Bye.

Welcome to Greenland, the largest island in the world. You are now in Nuuk, the capital city located on the southwestern coast where there are small airports, hotels, and villages. In contrast, along the eastern coast, which is the least accessible area, we can see some of the finest, breathtaking Arctic scenery. Travelers to the eastern shore always describe the view as spectacular and magnificent. However, the trip is only possible for a few weeks a year when the frozen ocean melts enough to allow expedition ships through.

Angora rabbits are soft and lovable pets. There are different kinds in different countries, but Angoras originated in Ankara, Turkey, before spreading around the world. One place they became popular was France. They were kept by the French royal family and other elites in the mid-18th century. Soon, Angoras became popular outside France and could be found throughout Europe by the end of the century. Later, people in the United States started keeping them as household pets in the early 1900s. Wherever you find them, these long-haired rabbits live five to seven years when kept indoors and cared for properly.

You have reached ISSC, the International Student Support Center. Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 6 pm. Stay on the line for recorded help messages. Press one for dining services and assistance for students with special dietary needs; press two for dormitory or apartment rentals; press three for Internet and telephone connections; press four for library and bookstore locations. Students with questions about part-time work on campus should call to make an appointment to see our staff at the center. In the case of a medical emergency or illness, dial 911 or go directly to the clinic. Thank you for calling.

As a professional photographer, I would like to give you some suggestions for successful landscape photography. In winter, for example, when the days are short, you need to know where you’re going and what you want to photograph. You can get familiar with the area you’re planning to visit by reading guidebooks and studying maps. Then, you’ll know beforehand where the most attractive locations are, rather than leaving it to chance. At the location, you may need to get off the main path, so you should be careful. To take a good photo, it may be necessary to be in freezing conditions which might be dangerous.

Thank you for calling the Southeast Coast Weather Center. Here’s the weekend beach report. Saturday morning, good weather is expected with partly cloudy skies and mild winds with temperatures in the lower 30s. In the afternoon, clouds will increase and occasional showers are expected. The forecast for Sunday is light rain continuing until noon, gradually becoming clear and sunny. However, winds will increase and high waves are likely, so beach-goers are advised to refrain from swimming throughout the afternoon.

OK, Pat. Here’s the medicine for your cold. There are two kinds. These yellow tablets are for your sore throat. Take two of them three times a day, after each meal. Take one of these green pills after meals only when you have a very high fever. They’ll bring your temperature down to normal. They’re strong, so take no more than three a day.

This afternoon all new students are to go to the assembly hall to sign up for classes. If you haven’t done so yet, go to the office first and pick up a copy of the course descriptions. Look through it and decide which classes you want to sign up for. Some classes are required, but there are others you can choose. Go to the assembly hall and get the teachers’ permission for the classes you want to take. Then write your name down on the class lists.

Attention, please. I have a message from your history teacher. Because of a family emergency, today’s class is canceled, and the makeup class will be held this coming Saturday. The class is scheduled for second period as usual, but in a different classroom, Room 305 on the third floor. At that time, your teacher will collect the assignment you were supposed to submit today. The midterm examination will be postponed. The main entrance to the building is closed on Saturdays, so you should enter through the side door. If you have questions or need more information, please email your teacher.

Tonight’s story on “Pets in the News” is about a cat that traveled halfway around the world with a shipment of cotton from Egypt. When the ship arrived in Seattle, a worker found a cat that had been trapped among the containers for nearly a month. The cat was taken to an animal shelter where her physical condition was checked. People were amazed the cat survived so long. Interestingly, the ship, which had previously had a rat problem, was now free of rats.

Welcome to The Ocean Hotel. Our rooms are decorated in traditional French style, but you can use the latest technology, for example, wireless Internet. Every room offers a splendid ocean view, so you can see the sunset. Our hotel has Chinese, Japanese, and Italian restaurants on the top floor and three coffee shops on the first and second floors, so you can enjoy Asian and Western dishes. In front of the hotel we have an outdoor swimming pool next to the beach, and you can also enjoy an indoor swimming pool and an exercise room.

Towering skyscrapers are a symbol of modern society. In the late 1800s, new technological developments made very tall buildings possible. One development was steel building technology. Before that, architects were required to create thicker stone walls to support taller building. These walls were extremely heavy and allowed less room for windows and light. After mass production of steel was introduced, architects began to use steel frames to support a building’s weight. Steel was much lighter and stronger than stone, while taking up much less space. At the same time, elevator technology and fire-resistant building materials also helped make skyscrapers possible.

Growing food locally in American cities has been getting more popular recently. In fact, the vegetables you buy in the supermarket may be grown just down the street. Shoppers may be surprised, but actually urban farming has deep roots, especially in the northeastern US. Before we had good highways and air transport, fruits and vegetables were often grown in city greenhouses during the winter, instead of being shipped in from faraway states or other countries. Because it reduces transportation costs and provides people with fresh food more quickly, urban farming is making a comeback.