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訓 練 營 S c ien ce. Te c h n olo gy. En gin e e r in g. M a th s.

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Sneak Peek: The Secret Favourite Pt5 Multiculturalism in Hong Kong World Crafts World Literature 漫遊世界與城市書寫 Around the World with English Idioms are a Piece of Cake English Quiz Book Review Winners We Love Learning i-Learner Publishing Order Form Living Abroad Fun and Games

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Message from Ms Pun

Learning from the World This year, since nobody is travelling very much, my students and I are using our imaginations to visit different places. I love travelling, but when my students ask what my favourite place is, I honestly can’t say. The answer changes every day.

There are just too many wonderful places to choose from: the warm, gentle sea of Hong Kong, reflecting the city’s cosy, sparkling evening; the little wooden huts in the valley of Hunan and their dramatic, mountainous backdrop; the calmness of Tibetan blue skies, rainbowed by colourful flags; the cobbled streets of Europe; the vast plains of Africa; the bright coral reefs around Australia; and so many more. Through books, I can even travel in time, visiting the jolly theatres of Renaissance England, the democratic development of Greece, and the ambitious Roman Empire.

I have spent a lot of time in these places, either in person or via the pages of books. They have become a part of me, and they have made me who I am. I have learnt from the people, the cultures, the animals, the plants and simply the feeling of a different place. Through these experiences, I have learnt to appreciate the beauty of everyday life and to love the people around me in Hong Kong. I can notice the details of my home city and appreciate it through fresh eyes.

During my travels, I have even learned from the unpleasant experiences. I have been lost more times than I can count. In Italy, for instance, I missed the train stop in Florence when I didn’t understand how it was pronounced. I have also lost a computer while travelling, been locked out for the night in London, and been trapped by a desert heat in Sicily. I was disappointed when these things happened, but they changed me for the better. I have become humbler and more conscious of what I do not know. I have become more careful and more organised. I have learnt to handle difficult situations, which has improved my problem-solving skills. And overall, I have become more tolerant of the things that come my way. During my travelling troubles, I have seen the value of my friendships and the kindness of strangers, and this has made me be a better friend and a kinder stranger in my own life.

Because of the beauty and mystery of different places, because of the stories and cultures of different places, because of the people who dwell in this world, I have to say that I truly have a planet full of favourite places. I have learned from them all, and I hope you can too.

Kemmiss Pun 2

The full series of Bugbug’s Library is OUT NOW! Here’s a sneak peek at one of the Level 6 stories.

Chapter 5 On the other side of the door, Tara saw a sunny garden full of her bookworm friends.

‘Where are we?‛ asked the bookworms, looking around at the pretty garden and the pink house nearby. Meg and Nick came out and ran over to the bookworms.

‘You‛re in our garden in Hong Kong!‛ the children said. They were carrying towels, and they helped the bookworms get warm and dry.

‘Meg and Nick are our friends,‛ said Tara. ‘They live here, through the door in the tree.‛ ‘Coming through the door was a great idea,‛ said Twist. ‘How did you think of it?‛ ‘The idea was from my favourite book,‛ said Tara.

Treasure Island?‛ asked Bugbug. He looked at Meg and Nick‛s garden. It wasn‛t an island, and there wasn‛t any treasure in it.

‘No,‛ said Tara. ‘My real favourite book! It‛s The Secret Garden. If the weather in Bookworm Forest weren‛t so bad, I would get the book now.‛ ‘You like The Secret Garden,‛ said Bitbit. ‘Why didn‛t you tell us?‛ ‘I thought it was a silly book to share,‛ Tara said quietly. ‘It‛s not as exciting as your books.‛ ‘I love The Secret Garden,‛ said Bugbug.

‘So do we,‛ said Meg and Nick.

‘On Book Day, we bring our favourite books to life,‛ said Twist. She looked around at Meg and Nick‛s garden. ‘You‛ve really done that today. The Secret Garden seems very exciting, and I can‛t wait to read it!‛

Stay tuned for the next story, Stuck in the Mud, in our Burns term newsletter, or purchase the Bugbug’s Library books from an i-Learner Education Centre!

Read the Bugbug’s Library books with our very own Ms Willow! Enjoy the recorded readings here and share them with your friends.

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Learning About Other Cultures in Hong Kong We are certainly fortunate to live in Hong Kong.

Not only does Hong Kong offer a balance of nature and city life, but this multicultural city is also home to people from all over the world.

What are the benefits of learning about other cultures?

Being aware of cultural heritage and traditions makes it easier for us to connect with others. Learning to see the world through multiple lenses and perspectives ultimately makes us more open and empathetic.

So why should we be open to cultural exchange?

Learning about other cultures can increase our exposure to new experiences. We get to try different cuisines, participate in festivals, learn foreign languages, and engage in unique cultural activities, such as art or foreign cinema.

We may not be able to physically visit every country, but we can still get a taste of different places and experience their richness.

Where can we learn about other cultures in Hong Kong?

1. Explore Little Thailand in Kowloon City What better way to learn about a culture than through food? At Kowloon City Market, you can find Amporn Thai Food, a food stall that sells all the delicious culinary treats from Thailand, including delicious grilled pork neck, tom yum kung soup and papaya salad. Near the market is Ruamjai Thai Grocery. Buy some Thai herbs, curry paste or exotic fruits to take a bit of Thai food culture home with you!

2. Visit Chungking Mansions You don't need 80 days to travel around the world, only one!

Chungking Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui is a melting pot of cultural variety. The building offers a wide range of cuisines to choose from.

These include authentic Indian, Nepalese, African and Turkish foods to name a few. Start your trip around the world in India with some masala tea, enjoy a Turkish lamb kebab for lunch and end your day in Nigeria with okra stew. With most restaurant owners originally from their representative countries, you will have the opportunity to ask the experts and have access to first-hand cultural knowledge!

3. Join a Dance Class Dancing plays an important role in many cultures as it often serves as a medium to tell stories and express oneself. Several dance studios in Hong Kong offer classes for both adults and children. You could try Irish tap dancing at Echoes of Erin in Sai Kung. Why not learn the art of flamenco at Esencia Flamenca? Alternatively, Latin and Bollywood dance classes are also very popular, depending on your preferences.

With so many ways for us to experience cultural immersion so close to home, why not explore and enjoy all that Hong Kong has to offer?

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Rebecah Lin English teacher

International Education Our i-Learner tutors are here to help you achieve your goals with our international courses.

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We offer specially designed secondary programmes: Voyage and Discovery.

Take one of our many language courses and expand your cultural connections.

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Ms Iqra English teacher

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Learn about festivals and celebrate Learn about festivals and celebrate your creativity by trying these arts your creativity by trying these arts and crafts from around the world. and crafts from around the world.

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tion’ in Hebrew. During Hanukkah, ‘dedication’family in Hebrew. and During Hanukkah, family and

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these easy steps.

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World Literature We Recommend Ms Gigi is an avid reader, who loves reading

about the lives of people from different cultures.

Book title: Kira-Kira Author and country connections: Cynthia Kadohata (Japan and the USA) Suitable for: P4-P6 What is this book about? How is it connected to its culture of origin?

This book is about two sisters from a Japanese family living in America in the 1950s.

Lynn teaches Katie the Japanese term kira-kira (キラキラ), which means to glitter. When the family faces difficulties, it is up to Katie to hold the family together and remind everyone that there is some kira-kira in their future.

Why do I love it?

Kira-Kira is an unforgettable story that gives us an in-depth look into the life of a Japanese-American teenager in the 1950s. Katie is also an endearing main character who finds positivity in life despite the hurdles she and her family face.

Who would like this book?

Those who are interested in Japanese culture or historical fiction will appreciate the perspective this book offers. especially in relation to themes about family and bonds between sisters.

Ms Claudia teaches upper primary to secondary

students and loves to inspire her students with stories set in important historical periods.

Book title: The Diary of Anne Frank Author and country connections Anne Frank (Germany and the Netherlands) Suitable for: P6-F3 What is this book about? How is it connected to its culture of origin?

This very well-known book is made up of diary entries written by Anne Frank while hiding with her family for two years in an old office building in Amsterdam. It was originally written in Dutch and was later translated into more than 70 languages. It is one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust and a powerful reminder of the horrors of war.

Why do I love it?

Despite the simple language and vocabulary, this book is authentic and heart-wrenching. The detailed and emotional diary entries depict the circumstances faced by a Jewish teenage girl during a turbulent time in history.

Who would like this book?

Students who are especially interested in history and WWII will appreciate this book. They will be transported back to Amsterdam in 1942 and embark on a journey with Anne.

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Ms Cori studied anthropology as an undergraduate.

She likes reading about the diversity of human cultures throughout history.

Book title: Things Fall Apart Author and country connections: Chinua Achebe (Nigeria and Britain) Suitable for: F1-6 What is this book about? How is it connected to its culture of origin?

Chinua Achebe is one of the most influential writers in modern African literature. This debut novel follows the life of Okonkwo, a wrestler and local hero in a fictional Nigerian clan of Umuofia. Through his story we learn pre-colonial life in Nigeria and the effects of European colonialism and missionaries on indigenous communities and traditions.

Why do I love it?

I thoroughly enjoy learning about different cultures and how they interact with each other.

This book gave me valuable insight into some common misconceptions about African culture.

Who would like this book?

Anyone who would like to learn more about different cultures with a keen interest in colonialism.

書名： 《100層的房子》系列 作者： [日] 岩井俊雄/北京科學技術出版社 適合年齡： K1 - K3

楊環老師喜歡從書 中看世界，也喜歡 在繪本故事中回憶 童年時光。

內容簡介： 套繪本系列共4本，分別是《100層的房子》 、 《地下100層的房子》 、 《海底100 層的房子》及《天空100層的房子》 ，形式集繪本、故事、百科、啟蒙於一身，充分 激發小朋友的想象力，暢銷日本、韓國、台灣等地。 我喜愛 本書的理由： 1. 以縱開式的方式給人全新的閱讀體驗。 2. 幫助孩子學習數字，從第1層到100層，每層都有數字標識。 3. 故事充滿懸念，細節豐富。每十層住著一種動物，故事中還介紹了動物的習性及細節。 推薦受 ： 作者岩井俊雄小的時候，母親給了他各種製作工具作為玩具，激發了他自己製作東西的興趣。 閱讀 套繪本，小朋友們自己的思維和想象力也一定會有所開拓。

書名： 《彩繪寓言故事》 主編： 任溶溶 適合年齡： P1 - P3 內容簡介： 本書收錄了超過一百個中國古典寓言，以簡單生動的文字配合富有意境的繪 畫，將原本艱澀難讀的文言文變成一個個有趣的小故事，更適合小朋友閱讀。 我喜愛 本書的理由： 本書裏有很多成語典故，例如《呆若木雞》 、 《南橘北枳》 、 《井底之蛙》 、 《曲高和 寡》等等， 些有趣的小故事和繪畫能幫助我們理解成語，還能給我們留下深刻 的印象，之後再見到 些成語，便能輕鬆辨認出來。 推薦受 ： 我想把 本書推薦給喜歡讀故事的小朋友，你一定能從書中獲得很多樂趣！

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王雪儀老師是聽著 各種各樣的故事長 大的， 喜歡讀故 事，因為故事裏的 人物總是有許多奇 妙的際遇。

漫遊世界 漫遊世界 與城市寫作 與城市寫作 在異國與人談論自己的城市，總是有趣的體驗。在美國留 在異國與人談論自己的城市，總是有趣的體驗。在美國留 學時，幾乎人人聽到我從香港而來，都會說：It s 學時，幾乎人人聽到我從香港而來，都會說：It’s a BIG a BIG city! 當然我明白他們作為旅人的意思，但心裏仍會哭笑不 city! 當然我明白他們作為旅人的意思，但心裏仍會哭笑不 陳諾霖老師

得地想：大？香港小得要命啊。 得地想：大？香港小得要命啊。 陳諾霖老師

麻木的生活、那被忽視的一角： 觀看自己的城市，我們都罩著一片近視鏡，只看到近的：每天生活移動的 觀看自己的城市，我們都罩著一片近視鏡，只看到近的：每天生活移動的

級分 明 的 真 實 、 黎 紫 書 的 作 品 軌跡、發生在細小房間千篇一律的瑣碎；卻看不到遠的。因此離開，才能 軌跡、發生在細小房間千篇一律的瑣碎；卻看不到遠的。因此離開，才能

終於放下負荷，回首遠看家的全 終貌 於。 放在 下美 負國 荷自 ，我 回介 首紹 遠時 看會 家說 的到 全自 貌己 。的 在 美 國 自 我的 介《 紹素 時食 會者 說》 到寫 自出 己女 的性 於 韓 國

實、觀點衝擊，我們卻有所共 pronoun是甚麼，決定別人稱呼自己為她/他/他們，是對性別、身份多樣化 pronoun是甚麼，決定別人稱呼自己為她/他/他們，是對性別、身份多樣化 的尊重；挪威對美追求自然健康，對我展示的「女神」照片嗤之以鼻；在 的尊重；挪威對美追求自然健康，對我展示的「女神」照片嗤之以鼻；在

不能離開的日子，大家都渴望再 北京，同學帶我們走到「附近」的便利店，卻足足走了三十分鐘，是因大 北京，同學帶我們走到「附近」的便利店，卻足足走了三十分鐘，是因大

常態的興起，也許是我們能發現 家地域距離的理解存在落差。在漫遊世界接受種種文化衝擊時，我居住的 家地域距離的理解存在落差。在漫遊世界接受種種文化衝擊時，我居住的 人》中我很喜歡的一句： 城市彷如是位老母親，她的教誨總在耳邊響起，我帶著與生俱來的城市氣 城市彷如是位老母親，她的教誨總在耳邊響起，我帶著與生俱來的城市氣 質，接受世界的薰陶；我時而會堅持固有，時而會打破固有，以新的角度 質，接受世界的薰陶；我時而會堅持固有，時而會打破固有，以新的角度 審視城市。

你的無知成了重新發現世界的方

審視城市。

界，現在哥倫布必得有一副天真 旅行，繼續「發現」。 平凡中發現不平凡，亦是城市書寫的重要之處，以新的視覺寫出我們已感 平凡中發現不平凡，亦是城市書寫的重要之處，以新的視覺寫出我們已感

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試 課 廣 告

i-Learner 智愛中文课程 智愛中文目前提供以下中文課程： 1.中文基礎及考試班（小一至中三）: 打好中文基礎，提高學校考試成績。 2.愛上語文班（幼稚園幼兒班至中六）： 通過詞語、閱讀和寫作練習，提高中文 興趣、成績和能力。 3.中文寫作班 （小一至中六）： 通過每節課的寫作，激發孩子對寫作的興趣 和信心。 4.普通話拼音班（幼稚園幼兒班至中四）： 循序漸進，令學生掌握普通話拼音，並在 普通話水平試取得好成績。 5.文言文班（小三至中四）： 文言文根底由小打起。 6.說話班（小三至中三）：

北京五環階 ：郝景芳的《北京折疊》揭露出北京五環階

學粵語正音，練會話組織，鍛煉思維模式。

命 品運 不、 斷韓 思江 索自身作為馬華人的命運、韓江

… 國… 父深 權入 社真 會受壓迫的反抗慾望……深入真

共鳴。

7.高效識字班（幼稚園預備班至小三）： 從結構入手，高效學會漢字。 8.智愛文憑試中文課程（中四至中六）：

再次成為一位旅人。Staycation（留家度假） 留家度假）

DSE中文制勝秘訣。

晴舫在《旅 現城市新面貌的好機會。送上胡晴舫在《旅

新鮮事的世 方法。在這個太陽底下再也沒有新鮮事的世

9.DSE文言文班（中四至中六）： 二十四課帶你精讀DSE十二篇範文。 10.DSE寫作班（中四至中六）：

夠繼續他的 真的靈魂和貧乏的見識，他才能夠繼續他的

十二課令你掌握DSE寫作竅門。

快來 報名 ，開 啟一 次有 趣的 中文 之 旅 吧 ！ 11

Christine Theron English teacher

Around the World with English

People all around the world speak English. When we think about English, we tend to think of British English or American English, but with so many people from diverse countries speaking the language, it is no wonder the language is spoken differently around the world. The way people speak English is really fascinating and can give us a glimpse into the culture and history of a place.

Australia: Don’t be a bludger.

Bring your bathers and sunnies. It’s gonna be a beauty of an arvo. We can grab some tucker on the way.

We know that there are differences in spelling and grammar between British and American English, with words like neighbour and neighbor or favourite and favorite. We are also aware of the differences in pronunciation, like tomato being said tom-ah-to in some places and tom-ay-to in others.

The differences in accents and vocabulary, as well as people’s tendency to mix English with their ‘local lingo’ brings some very colourful differences and a hodgepodge of language learning fun!

Let’s look at a few phrases from different parts of the English-speaking world. Can you understand what they mean?

New Zealand: Yea nah, she’ll be right bro. I’m gonna get a mean feed. I'm knackered after being out in the wop wops.

South Africa: I’m feeling a bit miff today, but don’t stress, I’ll do it now now, you know I’m mos a fundi.

Check if your guesses were correct by looking on page 24.

The best way to learn is to ask questions. So the next time you are travelling or you find yourself in conversation with an English speaker who uses these interesting expressions, ask them what they mean and enjoy the cultural exchange that follows!

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Idioms

Steven Lai English teacher

Idioms…where a bull is in a China shop and we learn to bite the bullet; where you understand the words, but the sentences don’t make sense! Alright, I’ll stop beating around the bush and cut to the chase.

Idioms are sentences and phrases that say one thing but mean another. Native speakers use idioms in a natural way, but these may be tricky for language learners to grasp and use confidently. Think about the most common idiom we know - raining cats and dogs - imagine if cats and dogs were really falling from the sky!

Idioms in any language are unique, making them difficult to translate or understand in their literal meaning. Our daily lives are certainly influenced and shaped by our unique cultures and as idioms reference everyday topics, it is no surprise that idioms can vary greatly from country to country.

Take Australia as an example. Although people there speak English, they also have idioms unique to their culture and surroundings. He’s got a kangaroo loose in the top paddock. (Acting in a nonsensical manner).

In Spanish, there is an idiom to tun the tortilla around. (To reverse events or a situation). Here the idiom references a typical Spanish food.

In Italian, the idiom he is all pepper is used to describe somebody who is vibrant and full of life. In Southern Italy peppers are frequently used when cooking and give bland dishes a rich flavour and aroma.

These idioms show that languages are indeed a reflection of unique culture and history.

Feeling confused? Looking at the origins of a phrase can help us!

Here are some common English idioms with unexpected origins. Do some research to find out where they come from and what they mean.

• Feeling under the weather • Give a cold shoulder • To let one’s hair down

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We Love Learning Do you remember the first English word you heard? Or when you tried to read an English word for the first time? It can be easy to forget how it feels to learn something new. But at i-Learner, we never want to forget – our teachers always want to understand how our students feel, so this term, we became language learners too!

Our English teachers took a class in one of five languages they’d never studied before: Urdu, German, Latin, Spanish or Afrikaans.

The lessons were completely immersive, just like English lessons at i-Learner. Our teachers had lots of fun, and the experience reminded them of important ways to help their students.

See what they learned below, then try the game on the next page to test your language skills.

Practice makes perfect!

Including pop culture references makes learning more fun!

Ms Esme (learned Latin)

Students really benefit from clear step-by-step exercises.

Ms Dorothy (learned Latin)

Ms Holly (learned German)

Mr Matthew (learned Spanish)

It’s important to think from the perspective of a beginner. There are things we take for granted that could be difficult for new learners.

Reiterating sounds is essential to learning.

Mr MacDonald (learned Afrikaans)

I can understand why my students might be shy when they have to read out loud now, and I’ll appreciate their bravery in my classes more.

We have to be patient and careful when teaching pronunciation.

Ms Gigi (learned Urdu)

Ms Cori (learned German)

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Match each language with the correct translation of ‘We love learning’. The information below on these interesting languages might help you work out the answers. Check if you were right at the bottom of page 24.

Urdu •

• Ons hou van leer.

German •

• Wir lieben es zu lernen.

Latin •

• Discere amamus.

Spanish •

• Nos encanta aprender.

• . ‫ےہ اتگل اھچا انھکیس ںیمہ‬

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Urdu is the official national language of Pakistan. It is similar to Hindi (the national language of India), but has a very different written form.

German is spoken in Germany and many nearby countries such as Austria, Switzerland and Belgium. It has a strong connection to English, which is a Germanic language.

Latin was named after the area it came from, Latium, which contains the famous city of Rome. It can be traced back around 12,000 years and is the root of many modern languages.

Spanish is the most common native language after Putonghua. It is a Romance language, which means it evolved from Latin.

Afrikaans evolved from Dutch in the 18th century; it was the developed by the Dutch settlers in South Africa.

如何學好一門語言？母語和非母語的學習有何分別？甚麼是 「聽說讀寫」的正確之道？學習語言，每個人都有各自的問 題與解答。千言萬語，不如用親身經歷說明自己的觀點吧。 周頌恩老師

普通話：母語

英語：十餘年

幼時，閱讀是我最大的樂趣，終日手不釋卷，甚還有過 早期看電視，耳朵分辨不過來人聲，要靠字幕輔助的記 憶。家中也曾著意培養朗誦技巧，這些直至今日依然派 得上用場。不過腼腆的性格，讓我少了交談，口語能力 與其他能力相比始終差上一截。

小時對英語僅有的記憶，就是熱衷模仿老師的口音。幸 運的 是 ， 來 到 香 港 後 ， 有 機 會 在 學 校 接 觸 大 量 的 英 語圖書；興盛的英劇、美劇，也成為我消磨時光的 一大項目。課餘時間的自發投入，讓我英語成績突 飛猛進，最後DSE也能斬獲佳績。

粵語：母語……？

韓語：兩年

粵語是我自幼能聽能講的語言，只是小學接受普通話教 育，沒有練習，舌頭也失卻了記憶。來到香港，開始發 現自己的發音漏洞百出，鬧過許多笑話。環境浸淫下， 短短數月我便重拾粵語，只是儘管注意正音，還是在少 數情況下會「露出馬腳」。

大學時，對韓語和其文化頗感興趣，利用學位外的學 分，修讀了大學的韓語班。每星期至少六小時的練習， 一晃兩年，雖未能完全掌握較為專業、正式的對話，理 解日常消閒追的綜藝、到韓國獨自旅行，也不成問題。

直至今日，我也仍在不斷精進所掌握的語言，研究語言本身，及學習更多的語言。我的經歷教會我：想學好 一門語言，需要對其有不滅的熱情、不懈的練習，以及去運用、去實踐的勇氣與自信。無論是母語的中文， 還是非母語的其他語言，都是如此。 19

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Ms Holly learned to be independent.

Living in England for two years while doing my masterĘźs degree taught me how to take care of myself. I was especially worried about my cooking skills. My brother shared this concern and he even googled the locations of all the supermarkets and restaurants near my dormitory to make sure that I wouldnĘźt starve to death on my first day! It turns out that I am quite capable of making something edible, and the pride that I felt when tasting my first dish is a feeling that I will treasure forever.

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Mr Rob learned about cultural differences in Europe.

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Mr Matthew learned about traditions and friendship.

I studied at the University of St Andrews in Scotland for five years. There are many fun traditions that students enjoy there every year. One of these is The May Dip, which involves jumping into the freezing cold water of the North Sea. The world's biggest arts festival, the Fringe, originated in Edinburgh and is held there annually. Not only did I experience the traditions and culture of Scotland, but I was able to create meaningful connections and happy memories with people from all around the world.

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Ms Yamon learned about care and compassion.

I studied in the US for about six months. During this time, I was overwhelmed by the kindness and friendliness shown by my professors. They were always willing to provide the support and encouragement that I needed to adjust to living in a foreign country. I got to celebrate one of the biggest American holidays, Thanksgiving, with my professorʼs family. I even spent Christmas ice-skating (and falling!) on an ice rink. My experience in the US made me mindful of how we should treat others with compassion and kindness, regardless of where they are from.

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宓煒頤老師學會了走出舒適圈，享受 每個生命階段堅持過後的回甘。 收到北大的錄取通知書後，我的 心情經常忐忑不安，想著要離開生活 了十八年的香港便覺不捨。但我還是 不願只在舒適圈裏踱步，於是抱持著 讓自己成長的期盼，踏上訪京求學之 路。 在北京的四年，處處充滿挑戰： 體育課的八百米長跑、讓我飽受文化衝擊的鹹豆腐花，還有每節 課隨機抽問同學翻譯文言篇章的環節…… 生活裏總不會只有甜，也會有苦澀來調和，但苦澀終將昇華 成回甘。從不做運動的我後來投入健身，鹹豆腐花竟也成為早起 的盼望，閱讀文言文雖不容易，我卻也能明白和喜愛《史記》和 《漢書》波譎雲詭的燦爛筆法。 克服困難並無捷徑，只能憑藉堅持。平淡的日常有驚喜的瞬 間，付出的努力也會成為生命中的收穫。我們應該珍惜生命裏的 每一個階段，留住每一個珍貴的瞬間。

陳諾霖老師學會了以開放的姿態接受不同的文化衝擊。 獨自一人到陌生的國家，在陌生的語言環境中，認識一大群陌生人，適應陌生 的文化及生活。留學所能給你最美好的，便是這種「陌生感」：離開舒適圈，以開 放的姿態接受不同的世界觀及文化衝擊。 明尼阿波利斯（US, Minneapolis）是一個多樣化、很有文化氣質的城市。留學 一年間，每天與來自不同地方的同學，有挪威、法國、貝魯特、美國的，一起討 論語言、宗教、關係、戰爭……你會發現這世界每個人面對的現實有多不同： 在挪威，中學畢業後，他們會先旅遊或工作，直至找到興趣才入讀大學；貝魯 特的同學曾在家中看見鄰居在戰火中死去；美國室友熱情地帶著我跑派對，在 美國大選後哭了一整晚…… 雙向的分享和好奇，讓我在每一段異國相遇中，都有新的啟發。新觀點帶來 新思想，寫作如此，學習如此，人生也如此。

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Answers P12 (Australia) Don't be lazy. Bring your swimming costume and your sunglasses. It's going to be a beautiful afternoon. We can grab some food on the way. (New Zealand) Yes, it will be fine. Don't worry about it. I'm ready to eat a lot. I'm so tired after being out in the middle of nowhere. (South Africa) I'm not feeling great today, but don't worry, I will do it in a short while. You know that I am an expert.

P14-15 1. b 2. c 3. d 4. b 5. c 6. c 7. c 8. true 9. false 10. one thousand 11. c 12. hungry 13. b 14. c 15. b P19 Urdu = . ‫ےہ اتگل اھچا انھکیس ںیمہ‬ German = Wir lieben es zu lernen.

Latin = Discere amamus.

Spanish = Nos encanta aprender.

Afrikaans = Ons hou van leer.

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