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Lesson Notes November 28, 2023 (TUESDAY ZOOM)

  • I planted some seeds today, it was late this year because October was so hot.

  • I haven’t prepared my hyacinth bulbs yet.

  • You should wear gloves when you trim wax trees, the sap can cause a rash if you touch it.

    • A red itchy rash appeared on my legs.

    • The next day he broke out in a rash

  • There was a strong wind the other day and many gingko leaves fell.

  • After noticing some unusual symptoms in the aging ginkgo tree in the park, the city hired an arborist to assess its health and recommend a care plan.

    • The homeowner consulted with an arborist to determine the best way to address the overgrown branches of the backyard tree.

    • After a storm, the city's arborist inspected the public park, identifying and removing damaged limbs from various trees to prevent safety hazards.

  • Along the river there are more cherry tree stumps.

    • Removing a tree from your yard is easy, but it’s the stump that takes a lot of effort.

  • I searched Google for my hotel. (NOT research)

    • The hotel sign was so faded, it was difficult to read.

  • Nearly all the shops use self-checkout.

Vocabulary

  • Rash; (noun) an area of redness and spots on a person's skin

    • Synonyms; spots, breakout, hives

  • Arborist; (noun) professionals who specialize in the care and maintenance of trees

  • Stump; (noun) the bottom part of a tree left after cutting the main body or after falling

  • Faded; (verb) lose or cause to lose colour or brightness

Kristopher Matheson

Hello, I'm Kristopher, a Canadian teaching English & photographer in Japan. I am primarily interested in urban environments and the people found there, as well as abstractionism in architecture and landscapes.

http://www.krismatheson.com
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