F2F Class Notes (Ben)***

Vocabulary

ancient = old
There are many ancient buildings in Beijing.

straw = yellow and dried grass 干草 / 吸管
People used to sleep on straw in the past.
I drink my coke with a straw.

matting = creating a mat (厚垫子) or putting mats in on the floor
The matting of this room is made of straw.

cushion = 坐垫,软垫
If the mat is too hard, add some cushions.

situated = located, 在
Beijing is situated in China.

UNESCO = 教科文组织 United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization
The Terracotta Army 兵马俑 is protected by the UNESCO.

heritage = 遗产 history and traditions of a country
When my mom died, I got a small heritage.
The UNESCO says the Terracotta Army is a World Heritage Site.

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kimono
blends
neon
curtain
reform
peak
disrupting
atmosphere