CROSSROADSCROSSROA DS Language StudioÊs Newsletter February,February, 2020
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SLEEP is the real deal, my friends.
My daily routine revolves around threefundamental powers that help me stayhealthy, physically strong and mentally fit.
Sleep, diet and exercise.
All the stimuli from the environment andnew information can only be processed andabsorbed properly when our brains aresleeping. A long and uninterrupted sleep
strengthens your immune system, boosts
your metabolism, regenerates your skin,bones and muscels, and effectively removes
all the toxins and dead cells from the body.

EllaSleep is also the only time certain
hormones are released in the body, helping
our immune system, controlling digestion,regulating blood preasure and managing
our fat reserves. These hormones are
released in the absence of light (especiallysunlight). On the other hand, there are
hormones that are produced only during
daytime, under sufficient exposure tonatural light. You may have heard ofpeople, who live in northern parts of theworld being more likely to suffer fromdepression. This is because a production ofa hormone serotonin – helping us to feel
happy – is adversely affected by lack ofsunlight. If we don’t spend enough time inthe sun, every day, our mood, sleep patternand sleep length will suffer.
Japan is known worldwide for its
delicious, fresh and varied cuisine thatallows us to stay strong and healthy andlive longer, so I am happy to be able toadopt a new diet. And that is the second
power I will talk about, next time, so stayed
tuned!

Janis

Article by Marek

Our brain has a special glymphatic system,
responsible for recycling and removal of deadcells and toxins from the body, keeping us
healthy and rejuvenated and ready for
another day. When we miss out on quality
sleep, we end up accumulating these toxins
and cellular waste, straining our immune
system and risking contracting viruses anddiseases. And this build-up of waste andtoxins has been found to be one of the major
causes of Alsheimer’s disease.

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Importance of sleep:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-reasonswhy-good-sleep-is-importantJoshua Says: Aristotle is reputed to have said, “For the things we have to learn

before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” In other words, he is simply
giving us advice along the lines of learn by doing! There is some good sense in thisapproach when it comes to learning how to communicate in English as a second
language. You may be concerned about making mistakes when you speak, but thebest approach to correcting those mistakes is to keep speaking!
Junko Says: Now you can look at some of your favorite movies inEnglish with our TV screen in the Open House. So whenever you wish
to look at one, just let me know. I will set the TV for you. I would also
like to remind you that you can use the laptop computer in the OpenHouse area any time. You can look at a movie with it or do a listening
practice, or other lessons, with earphones. Please Enjoy!
Marek Says: Sleep became short in supply soon after my arrival toMatsuyama. I had no choice but to go through induction into my new job thevery next day , under a severe jetlag, physical exhaustion, high level of stress,
and lack of 8-hour uninterrupted sleep. Fortunately, the last couple of weeks
have seen a huge improvement in my sleep quality and thankfully I am backto my former glory and ready for new experiences and challenges.
Darrin Says: Wow! Where did this last blast of winter come from. I had been
enjoying this winter as it had been so mild and comfortable. Even after allthese years, I still can’t get used to the winter here. I had even observed theconfusion of the plum and cherry trees beginning to bloom. But this last week.
Snow!! Winter’s last hurrah. Bring on spring. Please.
Mandcy dit:Ce mois-ci, c'est la chandeleur et c'est l'occasion parfaite pourmanger des crêpes! En effet, nous fêtons le retour du soleil et une crêpe, c'est rondet jaune comme le soleil. Toutefois, c'est avec tristesse que nous regardons lesnouvelles. Le mois dernier, plus d'un milliard d'animaux ont péri dans les incendies
d'Australie. Et nos voisins chinois se battent actuellement contre une terriblegrippe. Je leur souhaite bon courage. Nous pensons à eux.
1ACROSS
1 retained without any loss
5 become young, energetic again
6 having many different components
10 enough to fill a need
13 against best interests
15 unvarying procedure or habit
16 poisonous substances
17 collecting on one place and growing
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2 being formed or shaped newly
3 producing the desired result
4 arousing interest or action
7 involved with basic facts
8 feel ill, uncomfortable or in pain
9 controlling
11 fall victim to an illness
12 resistant to disease
14 taking a chance(print version here)

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For some more confusion
As if English isn’t complicated enough, here is another problem to deal with –CONTRONYMS!!
A “contronym”, as you might suspect, is a word that can be used to express completely opposite or contradictory
meanings. The meaning depends entirely on the context in which it is being used. Here are some examples:
BOLT means to suddenly start running at a very fast pace, but it also means
to lock down or lock up something to prevent movement!
The horse bolted before he could bolt the stable door.
BOUND means to tie something down so that it can’t move and also, to indicate where someone or somethingis going to or travelling to.
He was bound for his local bar when his wife reminded him that he was bound to an agreement withhis doctor not to drink.
FAST means something that moves quickly and also something that has been made immoveable.
The thief was running really fast until the security guard caught him and held him fast to the floor.
GIVE OUT means to supply or provide and also to no longer be able to supply because of a lack of supply.
He gave out the rations until the supply gave out and there was nothing left to give out.
LEFT means remaining in place and to no longer be there.
He left his dinner untouched and left the restaurant.
OVERLOOK means to not notice and to supervise something.
While he was overlooking the project, he overlooked some of the details.
PUT OUT means to extinguish and also to generate/expend
The fire department put out many warnings, but firemen still have to put out many fires.
ROCK means to move in gentle way and also solid stone.
During the earthquake, the huge rock rocked violently.
TRIP means a journey and also to fall.
During his trip in Rome, he tripped and fell down the Coliseum steps.
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Last Month’s Puzzle Solution
DOWNACROSS
1 tamed
2 made up
2 not seen
3 attractive or favorable
5 man made objects (often ancient) 4 shocked and revolted
6 giving careful attention
8 completely
to detail9 strong connections
7 seen10 unfavorably spoken about
11 rushing about hurriedly
11 special or important
12 annoyingly playful
13 giving a neat appearance to
14 easily recognizable

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