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Lesson Notes November 7, 2025 (FRIDAY ZOOM)

Words & Phrases

• ‘Florentine biscuits’ are from Florence.

• There are a lot of trees with red leaves in the temple.

• There are a lot of red-leaved trees in the temple.

• I went halfway down to the river, but my husband went all the way down.

• Did you two go there by yourselves or in a tour group?

• It was sunny and there was no wind.

• A gorge is usually narrow, steep, and deep, often with a river flowing through it. It gives a feeling of being tight or enclosed.

• A gorge is narrow and dramatic.

• A canyon is generally wider and larger than a gorge, often with massive cliffs and open space.

• A canyon is wide and grand.

• Balmy (adjective) = pleasantly warm, gentle, and comfortable (especially describing weather) (Synonyms: mild, pleasant) (NOTE: you might say it after a spring or autumn day that feels comfortable and soft, not too hot or cold.)

• It was a balmy evening perfect for a walk by the beach.

• We sat outside enjoying the balmy summer breeze.

• After weeks of cold rain, the balmy air felt wonderful.

• Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up dead animals in the wild.

• I’ve heard that bears are scavengers, is that right?

Pronunciation

• Scavenger (noun) (ˈskæv.ɪn.dʒər / SCAV-en-ger)