Dialogues for Food [Unit 10]

I would rather choose mashed potatoes than fried ones.

Can I have my salmon pickled?

How about Foie gras for starter?

Thai Holiday [Unit 10]

 Songkran Day 

-splash water -go to temple

  We celebrate Songkran Day on 13-15 April. We splash water to each other for soothing heat. We go to temple and make a merit in festive way.

Deductions [Unit 9]

She must be proud.

She may be very happy and delighted.

She might be shocked

She can't be any happier.

She must have fallen down.

She may sprain her ankle.

She might be hurt.

She can't walk smoothly.

Headlines [Unit 9]

 'Historic' blizzard strikes US northeast 

what: Blizzard

where: northeastern United States
when: January 2015

 At Least Four Dead, 20 Injured After Tornado Strikes Mississippi 

what: Tornado

where: Mississippi, United States

when: January 2015

 California’s 'Hot Drought' Ranks Worst in at Least 1,200 Years 

what: Drought
where: California, Los Angeles, United States
when: December 2014

 Iceland's volcano ash alert lifted 

what: Volcano Eruption

where: Iceland
when: August 2014

Weather related conversation [Unit 9]

A: Excuse me. Have you been waiting long for the train?
B: Yes. It should have arrived 45 minutes ago.
A: We are like being late and I'm feeling sweaty!
B: I didn't think it would be this hot. And the forecast for the weekend is rainy.
A: Good. This heat must not last longer than a couple of days.
B: That's a relief.
A: At least we don't live near in the tropical. It must be hotter.
B: Yes. We're lucky. Here's the train.
A: Good luck. I hope the weather will be better.

Thai Seasonal Festival [Unit 9]

 Rocket Festival (Bun Bang Fai) 

                  In May every year. Thai people in Northeastern region celebrate the Rocket festival by dancing, having the rocket parade and competing the firing rocket as a merit-making event to worship for the rain at the beginning of the rain season.

Thai Insect [Unit 9]

 Anopheles 

family: mosquito

Lifespan: 2-6 weeks

Diet: Blood

Size: 2.5-3 cm, weight: 2 g

Colour: black, brown of transperent

Young called: larva

Problems: Malaria carrier

 Golden Birdwing Butterfly 
family: butterfly
Lifespan: 1-2 months
Diet: nectar
Size: 6-10 cm , weight: 5 g
Colour: black and yellow
Young called: caterpillar