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1. Why does Joke Boon dislike white food? (2nd Paragraph) She says, “I don’t like white food because, for me, white equals no flavor. 2. What does Joke Boon use to experience food? (2nd Paragraph) To experience food, she (Joke Boon) uses a nerve in her face that sends messages to her brain. 3. What percentage of people suffer from anosmia? (1st Paragraph) Around 5% of people suffer from this condition (anosmia)...

Follow up questions/free talking 1. Would like you to eat food without salt at all? 2. Do you think the sense of smell is important in cooking? 3. Is the color of food important?

READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS 1. What does new research show about people dreaming during the non-REM sleep? (1st Paragraph) People sometimes remember dreams in the non-REM stage. 2. What did researchers in Brazil find out about REM and non-REM dreams? Reason : (3rd Paragraph) Researchers in Brazil found that REM and non-REM sleep dreams have different structures. 3. According to the article, what are REM dreams like? (4th Paragraph) REM dreams are longer and more like movies.

READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS 1. Who chose findings from studies in 2020? (1st Paragraph) A team from the University of Carolina chose the findings from studies in 2020. 2. Why should you work with a team? (2nd Paragraph) Fourth, work with a team. Working with other people can help you greatly. 3. What will open up your mind? (3rd Paragraph) Doing interesting and different things will open up your mind.

Discussion 1. Do you agree that phone calls and video calls are better than emails and text messages? 2. Do you agree that working as a team could give you greater success than working on your own? 3. Do you feel that being an extrovert will bring you happiness? Why or why not?

1. What does "mimamoru" mean? Japanese teachers do “mimamoru”, or teaching by watching. 2. When do Japanese teachers doing mimamoru stop children from fighting? (3rd Paragraph) They (teachers) stop a fight if someone is getting hurt. 3. When doing mimamoru, what do teachers do when the children are calm again? (3rd Paragraph) But, when the children are calm again, they (teachers) leave the children alone to work out their problems.

Discussion 1. Do you think children should go to preschool? Why or why not? 2. Do you think that mimamoru is useful? 3. Do you think teachers should stop children that are fighting?