August 16, 2022

Vocabulary Word of the Day (Brittanica) Rupture - /ˈrʌptʃɚ/ 1 [count, noncount] : a crack or break in something (such as a pipe) A rupture in the pipeline resulted in major water damage. medical 2 a : a break or tear in a part of the body count a rupture of an artery noncount an infection that could cause rupture of the eardrum b [count] : hernia 3 [count] : a break in good relations between people or countries The conflict caused a rupture in relations between the former allies. They're trying to heal the rupture in their relationship.

Trivia - What Day is it Today? St. Roch's (patron saint of dogs, invalids, of falsely accused people, and bachelors) Day

Topic: Dogs (1) Do you like dogs? (2) Are dogs really "a man’s best friend"? (3) What kinds of dogs do you like and dislike? (4) Do you think dogs are the best pets? (5) Do you think dogs have a good life? (6) Are you ever afraid of dogs? (7) What do you think of dogs that bark non-stop? (8) Do you think people spend too much money on dogs? (9) In what ways are dogs helpful to humans? (10) Are there many abandoned dogs in your town?

Topic: Dogs Part 2 (1) Do you prefer pedigree or mixed-breed dogs? (2) Do owners have to clean up after their dogs in your town? (3) Do you think some owners care too much for their dogs and not enough for other people? (4) Why are dogs disliked in some cultures? (5) What do you think of dog hotels, dog cafes and poodle parlors? (6) Dog is on the menu in many countries. What do you think of this? (7) What would you do if someone bought you a puppy as a present? (8) What do you think of people who organize dog fights? (9) In English, dogs go “woof woof”. How about in your language or other languages you know? (10) What does a “dog-eat-dog world” mean? Is it true?

Topic: Let's Play "What If" 1. If a classmate asked you for the answer to a question during an exam while the teacher was not looking, what would you do? 2. If someone's underwear was showing, would you tell them? 3. If the whole world were listening, what would you say? 4. If one song were to describe your life, what song would it be? 5. If you bumped your car into another car, but nobody saw you do it, would you leave your name and address?

Let's play "What If" 1. If you could ask God any one question, what would it be? 2. If you could be an animal, what animal would you be? 3. If you could be a bird, what bird would you choose to be? 4. If you could be a plant, what plant would you choose to be? 5. If you could be a super hero, which super hero would you be?