F2F Class Notes 22nd March (Tanya)
Vocabulary
to come up with something – to suddenly think of something, have an idea
e.g. I came up with the idea of giving Jay more listening exercises.
humid – wet (climate)
e.g. Shanghai is very humid
moist – wet, damp or humid
e.g. My eyes are moist, I’m about to cry.
respiratory (adjective) – anything that has to do with breathing
e.g. When my nose was broken, I had a lot of respiratory problems.
Pronunciation
Southern
Homework
Prepare this text for next class
http://breakingnewsenglish.com/1701/170104-language-barriers-2.html
Have you ever wondered why everyone’s nose is a different shape? Researchers have come up with a possible explanation for this. A study from Pennsylvania State University in the USA says the Earth’s climate could have something to do with the shape of our nose. The study found that people who have wider noses usually live in warmer, more humid areas. People with narrower noses are more commonly found in colder and drier climates. The nose plays an important function in making sure the air we breathe reaches our lungs in a warm and moist condition. The width of the nostrils and length of the nose help to make sure this happens. Researchers said the nose is a little like a temperature controller.
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