Scripture vocabulary

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Bible

• Old Testament
• New Testament

Book of Mormon
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Preach My Gospel
Chapter (Bible, Book of Mormon)
Section (Doctrine & Covenants)
To share a scripture
To study the scriptures

Testimony Phrases and Vocabulary

Bearing Testimony

Common Phrases 

•I am thankful for…

•I know that…

•I testify that…

•I love…

Stating Truth

•The Church is true

•Heavenly Father loves us

•Joseph Smith restored the gospel

•We have a prophet today

•The Spirit speaks to us

•The Book of Mormon is true

•Jesus Christ is our Savior/Redeemer

•God answers our prayers

•Priesthood power blesses our lives

•Our families can be eternal through the temple ordinances

Closing

•I say these things…

•I bear this testimony…

•…in the name of Jesus Christ, amen. 

Church vocabulary from July 6th

Sacrament meeting
Bishopric
Announcement
Speakers
Talk
Hymn
Conduct music/ Lead music
Pianist
Organist
Offer a prayer
Opening prayer
Closing prayer
Sunday School
Gospel Principles
Gospel Doctrine
Relief Society
Elders' Quorum
Youth
Young Men
Young Women
Primary
Nursery

Tuesday July 5 Classwork

Backpacking is a popular activity in the United States. Many different companies produce goods and equipment for people who enjoy living in nature.

Many companies produce special clothing for people who enjoy backpacking. Some companies make strong shoes made for walking and hiking. Others make small stoves for cooking food. Other companies make small lightweight cloth tents that campers can carry anywhere. A few companies sell equipment that makes water safe to drink. And a number of companies make the backpacks that campers use to carry all this equipment.

Each of these companies tries to make the best possible product that is very lightweight. A backpack filled with food, water, and equipment needed for a week weighs about twenty kilograms. Many experienced backpackers carry far less and travel faster. Others take more equipment because they want more of the comforts of home.

Many state and national parks permit backpacking. In some parks you must pay a small amount of money for each day. Others cost nothing. Some national parks provide hundreds of kilometers of paths or trails to follow.

Vocabulary

Backpacking: Hiking with a big backpack. (Usually for several days)
Equipment: Tools
Stove: A tool used to cook food.
Campers: People who sleep outside.
Lightweight: Not heavy
Comforts of home: Things from home that you like (pillows, clean clothes, etc.)
To permit: To allow

Source: http://www.manythings.org/voa/sports/3020.html

Homework for Wednesday, June 29th

Please read the news article. We will talk about it in class:

         Jogging barefoot might be better for you than running in running shoes. This is the conclusion of new research from scientists at Glasgow University in Scotland. In fact, researchers say running with running shoes may actually be harmful to our bodies. The research team found that 75% of the joggers in their study experienced something called ‘heel strike’. This is when our heels hit the ground too hard and hurt our bones. This happens around 1,000 times for every 1.5 km we run. The scientists say running barefoot is more natural. People who run without shoes do not land on their heels. This avoids sending shock through their body. Barefoot runners may have less risk of injury than those who wear running shoes.

        The research helps explain why many long-distance runners run so well barefoot. Researchers said: “For most of human history, runners were either barefoot or wore minimal footwear such as sandals…with…little cushioning.” Barefoot running is common in many parts of the world, especially Africa. The most famous barefoot runner is South Africa’s Zola Budd, who ran without shoes in the 1984 Olympics. Dr. Daniel Lieberman from Harvard University warns people to start slowly to avoid injury if they begin running barefoot.

Vocabulary:

Barefoot – no shoes

Harmful – something that hurts you

Heel – the back of the foot that touches the ground

Shock – when one thing hits something else

Minimal – not very much

Cushioning – helps make shoes softer

Source: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1001/100129-running_shoes.html

Technology Presentations for Thursday, June 23

Answer the following questions about your topic. Please speak for at least two minutes.

• What is your technology?
• What does it do?
• Do you use it? If so, how?
• What are two benefits (pros) and two disadvantages (cons) of this technology?

Reading for Wednesday, June 22

 Please read this article for class on Wednesday:

Internet Addiction - A Growing Problem

The New York Times has reported a problem that many of us have but don't know about – Internet addiction. According to reporter Tara Parker-Pope, millions of us are addicted to being online. This is a growing problem that makes us more forgetful and impatient. Various reports show how technology is changing people. Psychologist Dr. Elias Aboujaode says: “More and more, life is resembling the chat room.” He said we are living in “virtual lifestyles”, which is negatively affecting our real-life relationships. Nicki Dowling, a psychologist from Australia, said in a recent study that 10% of young people have what she called “Internet dependence”.

There are some signs that you are addicted to using the internet. One is if you check your e-mail before doing other things. Another sign is if you go online to feel happier or always look forward to using the internet. Addicted people often say "just a few more minutes" when someone wants them to get offline.

Vocabulary:

Addiction/addicted - when you like something so much you need it all the time

Dependence - same as addiction; when you need to do something all the time

Psychologist - someone who studies the human mind

Virtual - not real life; something in a game or online

Source: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1006/100610-internet_addiction.html 

Tuesday 14/ Wednesday 15 Homework

Please read this article on the Nepal Earthquake from April 26, 2015:

Earthquake In Nepal Triggers Avalanche On Mt. Everest

Many countries are sending aid to Nepal after a serious earthquake took place there on Saturday.

Nepal is a country located between China and India. One of its most famous features is Mount Everest, the highest place on Earth.

The earthquake’s magnitude (size) was 7.9, which means that it was very powerful. It was felt throughout Nepal but also in regions of India, Tibet, Pakistan and Bangladesh, and even at the Chinese-Nepal border. Almost 9,000 people died. 3.5 million people became homeless. There was damage to homes and ancient buildings in Nepal, including some temples in the capital city, Kathmandu. These ancient buildings were hundreds of years old. As many as 35 villages were ruined by the earthquake.

The earthquake also caused a big avalanche on Mount Everest. The avalanche wounded or killed people who were climbing the mountain.

This article was adapted from a news article online. The rest of the article can be read here: http://teachingkidsnews.com/2015/04/26/earthquake-in-nepal-triggers-avalanche-on-mt-everest/

Movie for tomorrow, 5/27

Hey everyone!
We will be watching a movie tomorrow for class. Please come if you want a study break! I hope to see you all on Monday, too.

Conversation for 5/17

Teki: How are you?

Connie: I’m fine. How are you?

Teki: Not bad. How’s your family?

Connie: My mom is a little under the weather, but everyone

else is fine.

Teki: What’s wrong with your mom?

Connie: She has a cold and doesn’t feel well.

Uses of in, on, and at

Conversation for 5/13 (3.1, Context 2)

Joe: What do you speak in your apartment?

Kiyo: I speak English as much as possible.

Joe: How about with your friends?

Kiyo: With my Japanese friends?

Joe: Yeah, what do you speak with them?

Kiyo: Japanese, of course.

Reading for 5/12

Can you build a boat from cardboard? You don’t think so? Well, two men from England say that you can!

They take 300 old boxes. They make a boat. They have life jackets, a small motor, and a flag. They make the flag from bubble wrap.

They put the boat into the River Thames. Everything is fine.

Difficult words: cardboard (the strong paper from which boxes are made), motor (a machine which moves the boat), bubble wrap (plastic material which is used to cover things for protection).

Read more: http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/cardboard-boat-level-1/


1. What is the boat made of? What other things is cardboard used for?
2. Do you think this is dangerous? Why?
3. If you made a boat, what would you make a boat out of?

Conversation for May 11 (2.7, Context 2)

Joe: This is my parents’ house.

Kiyo: It is? It looks like a mansion.

Joe: Well, we do have 7 kids in my family.

Kiyo: 7 kids? Isn’t that a bit strange?

Joe: Not really. Many families here in Utah have a

lot of kids.

Kiyo: That’s different from other places.

Reading 5/10

Office chair racing is from Japan. This year, people organize it overseas for the first time. They organize it in Taiwan.

People are happy about the event. It is a lot of fun. Hundreds of people race. One man dresses in a Dragon Ball costume. He wants to show respect to Japan. He also wants to give out positive energy.

This sport is fun, but it is not easy. It can make you tired. One person says that it is good to listen to music before the race. The music warms you up.

Difficult words: race (a sports event when people try to be the fastest), overseas (in a foreign country, especially a country across the sea), costume (special clothes).

Read more: http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/office-chair-racing-in-taiwan-level-1/

1. What is office chair racing? Where is it from?
2. How do the people prepare for the race?
3. Have you ever raced before? What did you do?

Conversation for May 6 (2.5, Context 2)

Joe: Do you go to study group on Saturdays?

Kiyo: Not always.

Joe: Why not?

Kiyo: Sometimes I have to work.

Conversation for 5 May (2.4, Context 2)

Connie: Will you be at the activity?
Teki: Yes, I will.
Connie: Will you bring juice?
Teki: Sure. What kind?
Connie: Any kind of juice . . . like orange.
Teki: Okay.

Reading Homework 5/5

Four orcas are in the far east of Russia. They get trapped between ice. People help them. They take a small boat and go to the orcas.

People move the ice. They make space for the orcas. This takes hours. Three orcas get free. One of them is young.

The fourth orca is still trapped. People wait for higher waters. When there’s more water, the orca joins the others.

Difficult words: orca (a big, black and white toothed whale), trapped (not able to move), join (to get to the others, to become part of the group).

Read more: http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/orcas-in-russia-level-1/

1. What is an orca? Where do orcas live?
2. What was the problem?
3. How did people fix the problem?

Conversation for 4 May (2.3, Context 2)

Joe: Won’t you please come to our party?
Kiyo: Where?
Joe: At the bowling alley on campus.
Kiyo: What time?
Joe: Around 7:00.
Kiyo: Okay, I’ll come.

Conversation for 3 May (2.2, Context 3)

Please memorize for class:

Teki:      My roommates won’t go to the movie with me.
Connie: I’ll go with you.
Teki:      Really? Great.
Connie: What time?
Teki:      It will be at seven tonight, so be ready to go at six.
Connie: Okay.

From now on, I will put all conversations here. Please always look here!

Reading Homework 5/3

There are many volcanoes in Chile. One volcano erupts. It sends a lot of smoke into the air.

Nobody dies, but the situation is dangerous. People must leave the area. Around 4,000 people move away.

There is a danger of lahars. Lahars are a mixture of water and small pieces of rock. Lahars come down volcanoes. They destroy everything in their way. They are very dangerous.

Difficult words: volcano (a mountain which can sometimes explode), erupt (to explode; to start to be active), there is a danger of… (something bad can happen).

For the video: http://www.newsinlevels.com/products/volcano-in-chile-erupts-level-12/?utm_source=old

Please answer these questions. Please write in your notebooks:

1. What is a volcano?

2. Where is this volcano?

3. Why are volcanoes dangerous?