This is a true/false quiz about the I Talk You Talk Press graded reader Wei’s Part-Time Job. Click the green button to start the quiz!
Start Quiz[Easy English Blog]Sleep
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Recently, I have seen newspapers articles about sleep. They say that many people are sleep-deprived. (This means people don’t sleep enough.) The newspaper articles say that we should sleep 7-9 hours every night.
How many hours a night do you sleep? I try to sleep 8 hours a night. If I sleep less than that, I feel sleepy during the day. Sometimes, if I’m busy at work, I sleep less, but even then, I usually sleep for 7 hours.
Most nights, it is easy for me to fall asleep. I read for about half an hour, and then I start to feel sleepy. Sometimes though, if I am reading a good book, I don’t want to stop!
If I have trouble falling asleep, I burn lavender aroma oil. The scent of lavendar is relaxing, and I soon fall asleep.
Some people say that sleeping for 8 hours every night is too much. Someone once told me I was lazy. But I don’t agree. I am much more productive during the day if I sleep well for 8 hours every night.
Heather @ I Talk You Talk Press
Stumbling block
Do you know the English expression “stumbling block“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Emma: I heard you started your own business. Was it difficult?
Julie: There were a few stumbling blocks along the way, but it wasn’t so difficult.
Does it mean:
a) a large block on the road
b) an obstacle preventing progress
c) fall over
d) a person who tries to stop you
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: b) an obstacle preventing progress
[Easy English Blog] Running longer distances
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When I go for a run, I usually run around 10 or 11km. I have been running this distance for a few years. This year, I have decided to increase the distance I can run.
Last week, I ran 15km. It took me an hour and a half. Surprisingly, I didn’t feel so tired when I stopped. I could have run a few more kilometres, but it was getting late, and I had reached my target, so I stopped.
I hope to run 20km some time this month. Over the year, I want to increase the distance I run. I’m not so concerned about my running time. I just want to enjoy running. Maybe in the future I will enter a half marathon, or a full marathon, and think about my time. At the moment, I’m just happy to get outside and do some exercise in the fresh air.
Heather@ I Talk You Talk Press
Fond of (something/someone)
Do you know the English expression “to be fond of (something/someone)“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Terry: I heard that Jane will join our department next month.
Michael: Oh good. I’m fond of Jane. She’s such a lovely person.
Does it mean:
a) have affection for someone/something
b) hate someone/something
c) fall in love with someone/something
d) enjoy working with someone/something
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: a) have affection for someone/something
[Easy English Blog] A present
I received a present from a friend the other day. It is an ornament of a boar. 2019 is the Year of the Boar or Year of the Pig according to the twelve animals of the zodiac. The boar ornament I received has an aroma bag inside. I’m not sure what the scent is, but it smells like incense. I like the smell. It makes my room feel calm and peaceful.
Last year, my friend sent me an ornament of a dog, because it was the Year of the Dog. That ornament also had a nice aroma. I don’t want to throw it away, so I keep it in a box in my closet. If my friend buys me one every year, maybe I will have a large collection of ornaments in my closet!
Heather @ I Talk You Talk Press
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? If you are feeling romantic, how about reading some stories about love?
Our Level 3 graded reader “Be My Valentine” has six stories about romance and love. You can find it more information here. Have a lovely day! 🙂
http://italkyoutalk.com/?p=1279
All the rage
Do you know the English expression “to be all the rage“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Jayne: What do you think of the jeans young people are wearing nowadays?
Sue: I like them. They were all the rage when I was a teenager.
Does it mean:
a) very angry
b) unfashionable
c) not popular
d) very popular
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: d) very popular
[Easy English Blog]Tax season
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It’s tax season again. I have to complete my tax return before the middle of March. I complete my tax return every year, but it is still difficult for me. I am not very good with numbers. Some of the calculations are difficult for me. This year, I am going to start early. I want to start completing the forms in the next few days, so I can do it slowly and carefully.
For the first few years, I asked a friend to help me, but then I realised I must learn to do it by myself. I can’t keep relying on my friend. It is my responsibility. I could ask a tax accountant to do it for me, but I think that is expensive. It doesn’t cost me anything to do it by myself. Well, it doesn’t cost me any money, but it takes time.
When I complete my tax return, I drink a lot of coffee. It keeps me alert. I need to be alert to do the calculations! I’m glad that I only have to do it once a year!
Heather @ I Talk You Talk Press
Kick the habit
Do you know the English expression “to kick the habit“? Read the conversation below. Can you guess the meaning?
Edward: Do you still smoke?
Ned: Yes. I’ve been trying to kick the habit for a long time, but it’s difficult for me.
Does it mean:
a) give up a habit
b) continue a habit
c) enjoy a habit
d) kick things around
The answer is below!↓
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Answer: a) give up a habit
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