CROSSROADSCROSSROA DS Language StudioÊs Newsletter October,
October , 202
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The higher temperature extremes announce
the arrival of autumn and historically many
countries around the world have come up
with unique ways of celebrating this season.
The months of September, October andNovember have some interesting events
that, depending on the region or culture,
have devoted fans waiting for withexcitement.
Naturally, there is the Halloween festival,
which has become an internationallyrecognized day of celebrating the departed
souls of our family members. This time,
however, let’s look at equally important andimpactful events, but ones that are largely
confined to their countries of origin.
From Europe comes the most popular andfun-filled festival, the Oktoberfest, inGermany.

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Originally meant to celebrate a royal
wedding, it’s now an 18-day marathon ofdrinking copious amounts of Bavarian beer,each year attracting millions of visitors
descending on Munich and other major citiesof Germany, to indulge in the frothy golden
drink, munch on pretzels and savor arguably
the best sausages Europe has to offer.

And over in the “red corner”, we have
China’s Moon Festival. Following the lunar
calendar, it roughly falls in September,during the brightest phase of the moon. The
festival has a spiritual significance, withfamilies getting together to celebrate a goodharvest.

Now let’s desert China and move on to thedesert countries of Africa, and in particular,
Kenya and its Mombassa festival. Every
November people celebrate the city’s uniquemulticultural
diversity andheritage,
parading in traditional costumes, singingand dancing along.
Meanwhile, on the other side of theplanet, we can enjoy Guy Fawkes Day, aka
Bonfire, in the UK. Falling on an eponymous
5th of November, participants set fire to theeffigy of the infamous and failed arsonist
and enjoy fireworks display.
Wherever you may be in the corners of theworld, you are sure to find hidden gems ofautumnal traditions that will keep the sparkof exploration alight for a long time to come!

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Joshua Says: Change is definitely in the air. The first half of October felt likesummer and then suddenly, like the curtain that drops between acts in a play,
winter hit us halfway through the month and it has been cold (at least
compared to the early days of this October). Is this a harbinger of things tocome? Watch out for a special message we will be sending out before the endof this month. “A change is a-coming.”
Junko Says: Since the autumn season started in late September, it has beenquite hot during the daytime. Then, in the third week of October, suddenly
the climate changed to the usual, and most comfortable, autumn weather.
Let’s enjoy seasonal crops and fruit, slightly chilly fresh mornings and highand long night skies and prepare for the forthcoming long winter season while
probably needing to continuing to cope with Corona.
Marek Says: The world is slowly seeing the most popular tourist destinations
gearing up for an influx of foreigners, bringing hopes for economic revival in thecoming months. Winter time is an important season for many countries and an
introduction of “vaccine passports”, drastically shortening the quarantine period oreven doing away with it, will allow for a speedy recovery of global tourism sector.
Hotel and flight booking is once again a headache, but in a good way!
Mandcy dit: Voici venir l'automne et aussi toutes les douceurs de saison. Par
exemple, j'adore les marrons glacés! Mais j'ai été choquée d'apprendre que ce nesont pas des marrons. Ce sont des noisettes. C'est comme le nutella !! Aussi,
c'est la periode des vendanges. Nous allons récolter le vin, j'ai été étonnée dedécouvrir que le plus petit domaine du monde, le vignoble du Farinet mesure1618 m² et il appartient au Dalaï Lama. Bonne degustation à tous.
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1 relating to a name derived froma person
4 famous for the wrong reasons
6 coming or moving downward
58 enjoy the taste of
13 leave behind, abandon
14 distinct
16 from a state in southern Germany
17 enjoy to excess
818 emitting or filled with bubbles
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1 furthest or highest degree
2 a representation of a person
3 large in number or quantity
5 having a large or significant effect
7 unique or specific
9 approximately
10 having many or various aspects
11 determined by conditions
12 walking in a manner to attract attention
13 someone who is no longer alive18
15 restricted in scope or area

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Here are some common proverbs. Their definitions are in the box
on the right. First, select the missing word for each proverb (1 ~10 on the left). Then see if you can link the correct definition toits proverb (put the definition’s letter in the bracket provided).
1. Too many _____ spoil the broth. [ ](pots, cooks, spoons)
2. He’s got more than enough on his____ [ ] (mind, table, plate)
3. You’re really in the ____ now. [ ](soup, water, room)
4. It’s ____ tomorrow, but not today. [ ](Tuesday, coming, jam)
5. Necessity is the ____ of invention. [ ](mother, cause, lack)
6. No ____ without pain. [ ](gain, life, hope)
7. No news is ____ news. [ ](yesterday’s, good, bad)
8. Once ____ twice shy. [ ](seen, insulted, bitten)
9. Money ____. [ ](helps, talks, flies)
10. Look before you ____. [ ](leap, ask, go)
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DEFINITIONS
A. Money gives a person power andinfluence.
B. A need or problem forces a person tocome up with an innovative solution.
C. It’s necessary to work hard, even suffer,in order to succeed.
D. It’s sometimes better to do things
without other people’s help.
E. Be careful and consider allconsequences before taking any action.
F. If you do not receive any news aboutsomething, it means things are goingwell.
G. Things are promised, but never given.
H. He already has too much to do.
I. You will not do something because thelast time you did it, you had a badexperience.
J. You’re in a difficult situation now.

Last Month’s Puzzle Solution
ACROSS
4 proceeding with no fixed course
5 capable of being understood
6 an up and down movement of thehead
8 interesting, curious
11 easily recognizable
14 a brief, short-term indulgence
15 completely happy and contented16 nuance or implication
18 just looking, not necessarily buying
19 a sudden emotional cry
20 proceed in spite of possible danger

DOWN
1 not in a clear way
2 identifiable, familiar
3 unable to think clearly
7 an animal-like noise
9 particularly suitable tosomething
10 to reply to, to react to
12 acting intuitively without
thought
13 existing in its original state
17 low-powered motorbike withpedals

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