Track 8.6
Bucket Lists
Have you ever wanted to see the Great Wall of China, win an Oscar, or swim with dolphins? If so, you’re not alone.
We all have things we want to do in our lifetimes. Write those things down, and you have your very own bucket list. A bucket list is a list of things someone wants to experience before dying. It’s essentially a set of goals that people create to remind themselves to live life to the fullest.
Many people have fun or exciting activities on their bucket lists, like hot-air ballooning or scuba diving. Others include places or things they want to see, like the Taj Mahal or the northern lights. Some people list things they want to achieve, like learning a new language or completing a marathon. And others list things that are worthwhile and that make a positive difference in the world.
Laura Lawson is only 23, but she has already done half of the 333 items on her bucket list. She’s eaten an insect, visited Las Vegas, and gone skydiving. Her advice is simple: “Try not watching TV for a week. You’ll see how much time you have to suddenly try new things.”
Jack Reynolds shows that age is not a limit when it comes to bucket lists. At 104, he flew in a biplane. And at 105, he became the world’s oldest roller coaster passenger. For his 106th birthday, Jack wanted to ride in a Formula 1 car, but couldn't. So he went zip-lining instead!
Bucket lists are very personal. And the items on them don’t have to be expensive to be worth doing. The best bucket lists balance experiencing the world, trying new things, and finding yourself. So think about what you enjoy, and ask yourself:
What’s on your bucket list?
2025年11月25日 星期二
8.1
8.1
Every year, the city of Chiang Mai in Thailand hosts the Yi Ping Festival—the largest lantern festival in the country. The festival takes place around November each year, on the night of the full moon. People believe that releasing the lanterns brings good luck. They decorate their lanterns with wishes and prayers. They light their lanterns and wait for the air inside to heat up. They then release their lanterns and watch them float away together with thousands of other lanterns that fill up the night sky.
Every year, the city of Chiang Mai in Thailand hosts the Yi Ping Festival—the largest lantern festival in the country. The festival takes place around November each year, on the night of the full moon. People believe that releasing the lanterns brings good luck. They decorate their lanterns with wishes and prayers. They light their lanterns and wait for the air inside to heat up. They then release their lanterns and watch them float away together with thousands of other lanterns that fill up the night sky.
Track 8.1
Track 8.1
BRIAN: Hi, Katy. How was your weekend?
KATY: Hey, Brian. It was great. I went go-karting with my cousins.
BRIAN: Go-karting? So you drove a tiny race car around a track?
KATY: Yeah, but it wasn’t that small. And it was pretty fast, too!
BRIAN: Ah. I’ve never tried that before.
KATY: Have you done other interesting sports?
BRIAN: Well, I’ve gone surfing. I went last summer. I wasn’t very good, but it was fun.
KATY: Cool. Look, it’s Michiko. Hey Michiko, over here!
MICHIKO: Hey Brian. Hey Katy.
BRIAN: Guess what. Katy went go-karting last weekend. Have you ever done anything exciting like that?
MICHIKO: Wow. I’ve never tried go-karting… but I’ve tried bungee jumping. That was pretty crazy! I did it two years ago, on vacation with my parents.
KATY: No way! Were you scared?
MICHIKO: Of course I was. I’m glad I did it—but once is enough!
BRIAN: Hi, Katy. How was your weekend?
KATY: Hey, Brian. It was great. I went go-karting with my cousins.
BRIAN: Go-karting? So you drove a tiny race car around a track?
KATY: Yeah, but it wasn’t that small. And it was pretty fast, too!
BRIAN: Ah. I’ve never tried that before.
KATY: Have you done other interesting sports?
BRIAN: Well, I’ve gone surfing. I went last summer. I wasn’t very good, but it was fun.
KATY: Cool. Look, it’s Michiko. Hey Michiko, over here!
MICHIKO: Hey Brian. Hey Katy.
BRIAN: Guess what. Katy went go-karting last weekend. Have you ever done anything exciting like that?
MICHIKO: Wow. I’ve never tried go-karting… but I’ve tried bungee jumping. That was pretty crazy! I did it two years ago, on vacation with my parents.
KATY: No way! Were you scared?
MICHIKO: Of course I was. I’m glad I did it—but once is enough!
2025年11月21日 星期五
7.2, 7.3
7.2
It took three years to build, and less than three hours to sink. The Titanic is perhaps the most famous shipwreck in history.
It was the biggest and most luxurious ship of its time. And it set sail just once, from England to New York, on April 10, 1912. The ship weighed a record-breaking 46,000 tons and took about 15,000 workers to build. Surprisingly, it had the best safety features at the time. A popular magazine called it “practically unsinkable.” People believed the ship could not sink.
Because of this, there were no safety drills, and the crew did not tell passengers where to go or which lifeboats to board in an emergency. There weren't even enough lifeboats to begin with. There were only 20—enough for just half the ship’s passengers. Bruce Ismay, the owner, felt that 48 lifeboats—enough for everyone on board—would make the ship look messy.
The Titanic was all about beauty. There were many luxuries inside, like the famous grand staircase, a heated swimming pool, a modern gym, four restaurants, and two barber shops. The total cost for all this? About 7.5 million dollars in 1912. That’s over 400 million dollars today.
7.3
Over a hundred years later, the Titanic lies at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, about 3000 meters deep. But how did it sink? On April 14th, 1912, the ship entered dangerous icy waters. It received six warning messages, and the captain turned the ship southward. But he did not slow down. By the time the crew saw an iceberg, it was too late.
In 1985, National Geographic Explorer Robert Ballard and French scientist Jean-Louis Michel discovered the lost shipwreck. They also found many old items that show the human side of the story, like an old notebook that belonged to this 17-year-old passenger. It contains pencil writing you can still read today.
With the help of new technology, researchers continue to study the Titanic. Our interest in this famous ship is still as strong as ever. If anything, it is the story of the Titanic that is truly unsinkable.
7.1
7.1
In the 1950s and 60s, there was a race between the United States and the Soviet Union. This was called the Space Race. It began in 1957, when the Soviet Union sent Sputnik into space. This was the first human-made satellite.
Then, on April 12th, 1961, the Soviets sent the first person into space. His name was Yuri Gagarin.
The Americans responded quickly. On May 5th, 1961, Astronaut Alan Shepard became the first American to travel to space. And In 1962, John Glenn flew around Earth three times. He was the first American to orbit Earth.
Next, the Americans began the Apollo program. The aim: to put a man on the moon. On July 20th, 1969, they finally succeeded. Two astronauts from Apollo 11 walked on the moon. Neil Armstrong was the first, and Buzz Aldrin was the second.
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
Quiz
Track 7.3
NADINE: Hey, Ming. Is that you in this picture?
MING: Yeah, that’s me in preschool. My hair was a mess!
NADINE: Really? You think so?
MING: Can’t you tell? Here’s another photo of me in middle school. Look at my hair. What a disaster!
NADINE: Um, I think it looks fine. What about this photo? When did you go to New York?
MING: A year ago. I was there for two weeks. My hair’s terrible in that photo, too.
NADINE: You know … your hairstyle never changes.
MING: What? That’s not true!
NADINE: Hey, Ming. Is that you in this picture?
MING: Yeah, that’s me in preschool. My hair was a mess!
NADINE: Really? You think so?
MING: Can’t you tell? Here’s another photo of me in middle school. Look at my hair. What a disaster!
NADINE: Um, I think it looks fine. What about this photo? When did you go to New York?
MING: A year ago. I was there for two weeks. My hair’s terrible in that photo, too.
NADINE: You know … your hairstyle never changes.
MING: What? That’s not true!
2025年10月16日 星期四
6.2, 6.3
6.2
Around the world, people are using more renewable energy. These alternative energy sources could hold the key to combating climate change. But what is renewable energy? Renewable energy comes from sources that won’t run out. The most common are solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. About 90% of the energy we use comes from non-renewable sources. But renewables are the fastest-growing energy source in the world.
PART 2
6.3
Renewable energy has many benefits. First, it will help us combat climate change. Renewable energy creates no direct greenhouse gases. The only emissions are produced indirectly during manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance—but these are minimal. Second, it will help decrease pollution. Wind, solar, and hydroelectric systems create no air pollution. Geothermal and biomass energy emissions are much lower than fossil fuel emissions. Third, we will have a reliable source of power. Renewable energy sources are… well… renewable: they will never run out. The facilities cost little to operate, and the fuel is often free. Renewable energy prices will therefore remain stable over time.
But renewable energy is not without downsides. First, it generates power on a much smaller scale than fossil fuels. Second, wind farms and dams can disrupt wildlife and migration patterns, and cause ecological destruction. Third, both solar and wind energy are intermittent—they only work while the sun is shining or while the wind is blowing. Batteries can store energy for later use, but they are often costly.
Switching completely to renewables won’t be easy, but it will get easier with time as the technology gets cheaper and better. And it will definitely help the environment, too. With renewable energy, an end to climate change could actually be within our reach.
Around the world, people are using more renewable energy. These alternative energy sources could hold the key to combating climate change. But what is renewable energy? Renewable energy comes from sources that won’t run out. The most common are solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. About 90% of the energy we use comes from non-renewable sources. But renewables are the fastest-growing energy source in the world.
PART 2
6.3
Renewable energy has many benefits. First, it will help us combat climate change. Renewable energy creates no direct greenhouse gases. The only emissions are produced indirectly during manufacturing, installation, operation, and maintenance—but these are minimal. Second, it will help decrease pollution. Wind, solar, and hydroelectric systems create no air pollution. Geothermal and biomass energy emissions are much lower than fossil fuel emissions. Third, we will have a reliable source of power. Renewable energy sources are… well… renewable: they will never run out. The facilities cost little to operate, and the fuel is often free. Renewable energy prices will therefore remain stable over time.
But renewable energy is not without downsides. First, it generates power on a much smaller scale than fossil fuels. Second, wind farms and dams can disrupt wildlife and migration patterns, and cause ecological destruction. Third, both solar and wind energy are intermittent—they only work while the sun is shining or while the wind is blowing. Batteries can store energy for later use, but they are often costly.
Switching completely to renewables won’t be easy, but it will get easier with time as the technology gets cheaper and better. And it will definitely help the environment, too. With renewable energy, an end to climate change could actually be within our reach.
2025年10月3日 星期五
6.1
6.1
Mark Lynas is the author of Six Degrees. In his book, he describes what will happen when the world’s temperatures increase by six degrees. Even a one-degree change has a huge impact.
“Most of the world’s coral reefs will disappear. They will die. With a two-degree increase, we will see further big changes. For example, polar ice caps will melt faster, and this will cause sea levels to rise. At three degrees, much of the world will experience increased drought. According to some computer models, parts of the Amazon could become extremely dry. It would then take just one fire to burn down much of the Amazon.”
After just a three-degree increase, the results are frightening. But Mark says there are solutions.
“For example, we need to decrease our use of coal, oil, and natural gas. But of course, we need to get our energy from somewhere.”
How does Mark feel about solar and wind energy?
“These are important, but I also think we should use nuclear power. Without it, I believe the fight against global warming will be almost lost.”
And finally, Mark has one last suggestion.
Mark Lynas is the author of Six Degrees. In his book, he describes what will happen when the world’s temperatures increase by six degrees. Even a one-degree change has a huge impact.
“Most of the world’s coral reefs will disappear. They will die. With a two-degree increase, we will see further big changes. For example, polar ice caps will melt faster, and this will cause sea levels to rise. At three degrees, much of the world will experience increased drought. According to some computer models, parts of the Amazon could become extremely dry. It would then take just one fire to burn down much of the Amazon.”
After just a three-degree increase, the results are frightening. But Mark says there are solutions.
“For example, we need to decrease our use of coal, oil, and natural gas. But of course, we need to get our energy from somewhere.”
How does Mark feel about solar and wind energy?
“These are important, but I also think we should use nuclear power. Without it, I believe the fight against global warming will be almost lost.”
And finally, Mark has one last suggestion.
2025年9月25日 星期四
Questions
Part A: True or False (T/F)
1. Andrés Ruzo is from Brazil. ( )
2. As a boy, Andrés heard stories about a river so hot it boiled. ( )
3. At first, experts told Andrés that the Boiling River could not be real. ( )
4. Andrés’s aunt once swam in the Boiling River. ( )
5. People can safely swim in the river for hours at a time. ( )
Part B: Multiple Choice
6. Where is the Boiling River located?
a) In Mexico
b) In the Amazon jungle of Peru
c) Near an active volcano in Chile
d) In the Andes Mountains
7. How many researchers are going with Andrés on his twelfth expedition?
a) 12
b) 21
c) 41
d) 50
8. What kind of scientist is Andrés?
a) A marine biologist
b) A geothermal scientist
c) A chemist
d) A historian
9. What is unusual about the Boiling River compared to other hot rivers?
a) It is near a volcano
b) Its water is not hot
c) It is far from any active volcano
d) It is the smallest hot river in the world
10. What do local people believe about the river?
a) It is home to powerful jungle spirits
b) It is only for washing clothes
c) It is dangerous and should not be touched
d) It is a man-made river
Part C: Short Answer
11. What kinds of stories did young Andrés hear about the Amazon?
12. How long could Andrés’s aunt swim in the river after a storm?
13. What made Andrés decide to see the river with his own eyes?
14. What questions are Andrés and his team trying to answer about the river?
15. Why does Andrés not want to use the river’s heat to make electricity?
16. What can people do with the pure waters of the Boiling River?
17. What happens to humans, plants, or animals that fall into the river?
18. Why is it important that Andrés works with the local shaman?
19. Name two ways the local people use the river in their daily lives.
20. Why does Andrés feel lucky in his work with the river?
1. Andrés Ruzo is from Brazil. ( )
2. As a boy, Andrés heard stories about a river so hot it boiled. ( )
3. At first, experts told Andrés that the Boiling River could not be real. ( )
4. Andrés’s aunt once swam in the Boiling River. ( )
5. People can safely swim in the river for hours at a time. ( )
Part B: Multiple Choice
6. Where is the Boiling River located?
a) In Mexico
b) In the Amazon jungle of Peru
c) Near an active volcano in Chile
d) In the Andes Mountains
7. How many researchers are going with Andrés on his twelfth expedition?
a) 12
b) 21
c) 41
d) 50
8. What kind of scientist is Andrés?
a) A marine biologist
b) A geothermal scientist
c) A chemist
d) A historian
9. What is unusual about the Boiling River compared to other hot rivers?
a) It is near a volcano
b) Its water is not hot
c) It is far from any active volcano
d) It is the smallest hot river in the world
10. What do local people believe about the river?
a) It is home to powerful jungle spirits
b) It is only for washing clothes
c) It is dangerous and should not be touched
d) It is a man-made river
Part C: Short Answer
11. What kinds of stories did young Andrés hear about the Amazon?
12. How long could Andrés’s aunt swim in the river after a storm?
13. What made Andrés decide to see the river with his own eyes?
14. What questions are Andrés and his team trying to answer about the river?
15. Why does Andrés not want to use the river’s heat to make electricity?
16. What can people do with the pure waters of the Boiling River?
17. What happens to humans, plants, or animals that fall into the river?
18. Why is it important that Andrés works with the local shaman?
19. Name two ways the local people use the river in their daily lives.
20. Why does Andrés feel lucky in his work with the river?
Questions
Part A: True / False
1. Natalie Hampton is from California, USA. ( )
2. Natalie always had many friends at her new school. ( )
3. If Natalie sat alone, she felt lonely. ( )
4. If Natalie asked to join someone and they said no, she felt proud. ( )
5. Natalie created a lunch-planning app called Sit With Us. ( )
Part B: Multiple Choice
6. What problem did Natalie face at her new school?
a) She was late for lunch every day.
b) She didn’t have anyone to sit with at lunch.
c) She forgot to bring food.
d) She couldn’t find the cafeteria.
7. What feeling did Natalie have if she asked to join someone and got rejected?
a) Angry
b) Embarrassed
c) Excited
d) Proud
8. What is the purpose of the Sit With Us app?
a) To order food online
b) To help students find lunch partners
c) To connect teachers with parents
d) To plan after-school activities
9. How does the app work?
a) Students must meet the teacher first.
b) A student can create an invitation, and others can accept it.
c) Only teachers can send invitations.
d) Students use it only after school.
10. Why does the app work so well?
a) It makes lunch shorter.
b) It reduces the risk of rejection.
c) It gives free food.
d) It makes students play games.
Part C: Short Answer
11. What did Natalie feel if she sat by herself?
12. What decision did she make to solve her problem?
13. What can students decide on after using the app?
14. How does the app reduce embarrassment?
15. Who is especially helped by this app?
16. What did Natalie win soon after launching the app?17. Where did Natalie appear after her success?
18. What special invitation did Natalie receive?
19. What message did Natalie share in her United Nations talk?
20. According to Natalie, why can small actions matter?
1. Natalie Hampton is from California, USA. ( )
2. Natalie always had many friends at her new school. ( )
3. If Natalie sat alone, she felt lonely. ( )
4. If Natalie asked to join someone and they said no, she felt proud. ( )
5. Natalie created a lunch-planning app called Sit With Us. ( )
Part B: Multiple Choice
6. What problem did Natalie face at her new school?
a) She was late for lunch every day.
b) She didn’t have anyone to sit with at lunch.
c) She forgot to bring food.
d) She couldn’t find the cafeteria.
7. What feeling did Natalie have if she asked to join someone and got rejected?
a) Angry
b) Embarrassed
c) Excited
d) Proud
8. What is the purpose of the Sit With Us app?
a) To order food online
b) To help students find lunch partners
c) To connect teachers with parents
d) To plan after-school activities
9. How does the app work?
a) Students must meet the teacher first.
b) A student can create an invitation, and others can accept it.
c) Only teachers can send invitations.
d) Students use it only after school.
10. Why does the app work so well?
a) It makes lunch shorter.
b) It reduces the risk of rejection.
c) It gives free food.
d) It makes students play games.
Part C: Short Answer
11. What did Natalie feel if she sat by herself?
12. What decision did she make to solve her problem?
13. What can students decide on after using the app?
14. How does the app reduce embarrassment?
15. Who is especially helped by this app?
16. What did Natalie win soon after launching the app?17. Where did Natalie appear after her success?
18. What special invitation did Natalie receive?
19. What message did Natalie share in her United Nations talk?
20. According to Natalie, why can small actions matter?
Track 5.6
Track 5.6
Sit with Us
You’re at your new school. It’s lunchtime, but you don’t have anyone to sit with. You want to join someone at their table, but you’re not sure if they’re friendly. What do you do? One student’s solution was to create an app.
Natalie Hampton from California, USA, knows what it feels like to be alone at a new school. She found it difficult to make new friends and had to search for a new table at lunch every day. If she sat by herself, she felt lonely. But if she asked to join someone and got rejected, she felt embarrassed. Her solution was to create a lunch-planning app to help students like her find people to have lunch with.
The app—called Sit With Us—is simple. If a student is having lunch in the afternoon, they can create an invitation. Other students can open the app and accept that invitation. They can then use the app to decide when and where to meet. This allows students to make plans online instead of face-to-face. This is the reason it works so well: it reduces the risk of rejection, and the embarrassment that goes along with it.
Natalie is pleased with the way people are responding to her app—especially those who suffer from bullying. Soon after the launch of her app, she won an award for it. She also appeared in many news stories.
Natalie was even asked to speak at a United Nations Youth Assembly. In her talk, Natalie wanted people to know that you don’t have to do something big to change lives. Sometimes, a simple thing—like having a friend to enjoy lunch with—can make all the difference.
Sit with Us
You’re at your new school. It’s lunchtime, but you don’t have anyone to sit with. You want to join someone at their table, but you’re not sure if they’re friendly. What do you do? One student’s solution was to create an app.
Natalie Hampton from California, USA, knows what it feels like to be alone at a new school. She found it difficult to make new friends and had to search for a new table at lunch every day. If she sat by herself, she felt lonely. But if she asked to join someone and got rejected, she felt embarrassed. Her solution was to create a lunch-planning app to help students like her find people to have lunch with.
The app—called Sit With Us—is simple. If a student is having lunch in the afternoon, they can create an invitation. Other students can open the app and accept that invitation. They can then use the app to decide when and where to meet. This allows students to make plans online instead of face-to-face. This is the reason it works so well: it reduces the risk of rejection, and the embarrassment that goes along with it.
Natalie is pleased with the way people are responding to her app—especially those who suffer from bullying. Soon after the launch of her app, she won an award for it. She also appeared in many news stories.
Natalie was even asked to speak at a United Nations Youth Assembly. In her talk, Natalie wanted people to know that you don’t have to do something big to change lives. Sometimes, a simple thing—like having a friend to enjoy lunch with—can make all the difference.
2025年9月24日 星期三
5.2, 5.3
PART 1
5.2
Andrés Ruzo is a scientist and a National Geographic Explorer from Peru. His work often takes him to his favorite place: Peru’s mysterious Boiling River, deep in the Amazon jungle.
“As a boy in Peru, you hear stories about explorers who went into the Amazon jungle. The ones who came back told incredible tales of shamans, warriors, giant spiders, and deadly snakes. They also told the story of a river so hot it boiled! Many years later, I became a scientist. I remembered the story of the Boiling River and asked myself: could it be real? Experts everywhere told me no, it was impossible.”
“But one day, I asked my aunt and she told me, ‘Andrés, the river is real. I even swam in it before.’ I didn’t really believe her, but she explained that she once visited the river, and that after a heavy storm, you can actually swim in it. But only for about 20 minutes, before it gets dangerously hot again!”
“I was shocked, and I had to see the river with my own eyes. And so I began my first trip to the legendary Boiling River of the Amazon.”
PART 2
5.3
In two months, Andrés is going on his twelfth expedition to the Boiling River. He’s going with a team of 41 researchers, and he hopes to learn as much as he can about the river and its surroundings.
“We’re conducting experiments, collecting samples, and trying to answer questions about the river: why is it hot; why is the water special; what plants and animals live here; and how can we find other rivers like it?”
Andrés is a geothermal scientist. He studies the Earth’s heat, like what you see at volcanoes. He wants to use volcanic heat to create electricity cleanly and cheaply. Although the Boiling River is hot, Andrés doesn’t want to use its heat to create electricity. Instead, he wants to protect the river.
“Scientifically, the Boiling River is unique. It’s the largest known hot river in the world, and unlike other hot rivers, it is nowhere near an active volcano. Also, its waters are so pure you can drink it. You can use it to make tea, straight from the river.
“The wildlife here is really special too. The river is hot enough to kill humans, plants, animals, honestly anything that falls in! But every time I visit, we learn about amazing new plants and animals living in the surrounding jungles and around these dangerously hot waters.
“The river is also culturally important—local people believe that it’s the home to powerful jungle spirits. The people there use its waters to make medicines, to heal, cook, wash…even drink. It’s a big part of their lives and their traditions, and I’m very lucky. I’m friends with the local shaman in the community, and he allows me to study the river. It’s really important that I have the support of the locals. We are working together to protect this river that we love so much.”
5.2
Andrés Ruzo is a scientist and a National Geographic Explorer from Peru. His work often takes him to his favorite place: Peru’s mysterious Boiling River, deep in the Amazon jungle.
“As a boy in Peru, you hear stories about explorers who went into the Amazon jungle. The ones who came back told incredible tales of shamans, warriors, giant spiders, and deadly snakes. They also told the story of a river so hot it boiled! Many years later, I became a scientist. I remembered the story of the Boiling River and asked myself: could it be real? Experts everywhere told me no, it was impossible.”
“But one day, I asked my aunt and she told me, ‘Andrés, the river is real. I even swam in it before.’ I didn’t really believe her, but she explained that she once visited the river, and that after a heavy storm, you can actually swim in it. But only for about 20 minutes, before it gets dangerously hot again!”
“I was shocked, and I had to see the river with my own eyes. And so I began my first trip to the legendary Boiling River of the Amazon.”
PART 2
5.3
In two months, Andrés is going on his twelfth expedition to the Boiling River. He’s going with a team of 41 researchers, and he hopes to learn as much as he can about the river and its surroundings.
“We’re conducting experiments, collecting samples, and trying to answer questions about the river: why is it hot; why is the water special; what plants and animals live here; and how can we find other rivers like it?”
Andrés is a geothermal scientist. He studies the Earth’s heat, like what you see at volcanoes. He wants to use volcanic heat to create electricity cleanly and cheaply. Although the Boiling River is hot, Andrés doesn’t want to use its heat to create electricity. Instead, he wants to protect the river.
“Scientifically, the Boiling River is unique. It’s the largest known hot river in the world, and unlike other hot rivers, it is nowhere near an active volcano. Also, its waters are so pure you can drink it. You can use it to make tea, straight from the river.
“The wildlife here is really special too. The river is hot enough to kill humans, plants, animals, honestly anything that falls in! But every time I visit, we learn about amazing new plants and animals living in the surrounding jungles and around these dangerously hot waters.
“The river is also culturally important—local people believe that it’s the home to powerful jungle spirits. The people there use its waters to make medicines, to heal, cook, wash…even drink. It’s a big part of their lives and their traditions, and I’m very lucky. I’m friends with the local shaman in the community, and he allows me to study the river. It’s really important that I have the support of the locals. We are working together to protect this river that we love so much.”
2025年9月18日 星期四
UNIT 5 VIDEO 5.1
5.1
Hi! I’m Kasha Slavner. I’m 16 and traveling the world with my mom. I’m making a documentary and writing a book about some of the heroic people I meet.
We started our trip in South Africa, then moved through East Africa to Mozambique, then on to Tanzania. Our next stop is Thailand. Next year, I’m traveling to South America, where I’m going into communities and meeting more people who are taking charge of their lives and changing things for the better.
I want to show that behind every problem we see on the news, there are people who are trying to bring about change. I want to use my photography and filmmaking to bring these stories to the world.
Track 5.2
Track 5.2
STIG: Hey, everyone! I’m glad you’re all here. Are you doing anything on Saturday night?
MING: Um, yeah. Nadine and I are going to a basketball game.
STIG: Oh, OK. What about you, Maya? Do you want to meet up?
MAYA: Sorry, but I’m afraid I’m busy.
STIG: Sure, no problem. Maybe another time. Well … see you around.
NADINE: I feel bad.
MING: Me too. Should we tell him we’re planning a birthday party for him?
NADINE: No. Let’s keep it a surprise!
2025年9月17日 星期三
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