CROSSROADS Language StudioÊs Newsletter October,October , 2022
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Let’s be frank, when the heat is on, we all
scream for ice cream!
Always on the mind of most of us, the ice
cream is the most popular and most desirable
dessert, the world over.
The journey of the cold treat stretches way
back to China 678-97AD, and from then on overto Europe, around the 13th century when theVenetian explorer Marco Polo brought the recipewith him to Italy, after a trip to the Far East.

EllaTheJanis famous ice cream cone was invented at
the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, USA, whenan ice cream vendor ran out of paper cups so,
to satisfy the demand of the festival goers, hedecided to join forces with a waffle vendor whorolled his product into “cornucopias.” Fromthat moment, the first ice cream cone shape
became iconic around the world.
How we enjoy our ice cream is reflected by ourculture, climate and geography of the region.
For example, the most popular ice cream inIndonesia, called “es puter”, is made withcoconut milk, as coconuts are more easily
available that cow’s milk. Topped with local
fruits, it is a 100% vegan proposition for adessert.

And while not exactly an ice cream, there isa native tree growing in South America that
produces beans, which taste exactly like avanilla ice cream! It is very healthy andpacked with vitamins and nutrients.

Have you ever wondered why it is that evenwhen we are full after a big meal, we can stillfind space for an ice cream? As it turns out,around 50% of the volume of a good quality ice
cream is just air, and it’s this air that gives thedessert its soft silky texture.
Ice cream is an ideal after-meal treat, butalso makes us feel better when we’re down.
Eating ice cream causes the brain to releaseserotonin – a happy hormone – which makes
us feel cheerful again!
In addition, since dairy-based ice creamcontains milk and milk fats, it gives us a shortterm boost of energy, and it’s also a source ofvitamin D, vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus andriboflavin. Apart from this, the different toppingsand flavours add extra nutrition components toit. For example, dark chocolate ice cream isloaded with antioxidants and flavonoids, whichhelps in lowering your bad cholesterol and helps
improve your heart’s health.
Just keep in mind to enjoy it in moderation,
up to two times a week, and preferably opt for
low fat and low sugar options.

Article by Marek
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For more details, please visit:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_creamJoshua Says: With borders around the world opening again, we can expect
to see a revival of international travel for business and tourism. The wait has
been so long, have you forgotten how to plan a trip overseas? In any case, Isuspect it’s going to take some time before things pick up again. For one thing,
the economy has to get back on its feet so that traveling can become affordable
once more. But a trip is a lot better than watching videos about travel.
Junko Says: In the recent “Ipsos” survey, Japan ranked 21st out of 30 countries with 58% of
those surveyed saying they were “very happy” or “mostly happy”. There are some differences
between what is considered “happy” in Japan compared to other countries. Globally, “goodhealth” was considered the biggest test of “happiness”, while “a lot of free time”, “water, food,home and hobbies” ranked high in Japan. “Safety and security” were ranked low in Japan, while“being in nature” was in the top 10 globally, but under 20 in Japan. Interesting, don’t you think?
Marek Says: It`s mid-October and Summer is not leaving us just yet!
The evening temperatures are quite chilly but, in a day, it is pleasantly
warm, minus the incessant humidity. This is the best time to enjoy
overnight camping in the mountains or by the sea. The trees high in themountains have already started changing colours of the foliage. It is mymost anticipated time of the year!
Mandcy dit: Apprendre une langue étrangère semble difficile. Toutefois, il est toujours possible dese motiver. Aujourd'hui, je vais vous proposer de vous challenger. En effet, deux fois par an, il est possiblede tester votre niveau et en même de vous motiver à apprendre. Au Japon, il existe 3 examens de français.
Le premier est un test japonais qui s'appelle le Futsuken. Je vous encourage donc à passer le premierniveau : le N5. Puis, il y a le test international : le DELF, il est très intéressant car on peut tester l'écrit,l'oral, l'écoute et la lecture. Je vous recommande de commencer avec le test A1. Et enfin, il y a le test TCF,c'est intéressant car vous pouvez connaître votre niveau à la fin avec les résultats. Bon courage à tous !
ACROSS
2 like a goats horn
symbolizing prosperity
6 evidence of a certain quality
7 a person who comes from an area in North Italy
9 direct, straight manner or speech
11 worth having
17 a way to serve ice cream
18 3-D space
19 avoiding excesses
20 offered for acceptance or rejection
DOWN
1 most desirable
3 well known, representative of its type4 smooth to the touch, gleaming surface
5 choices
8 give energy and build tissue in animals
10 a vitamin B that prevents weight loss
12 finish up or add on last
13 like a pancake
14 a part of something larger
15 an icy treat on a stick
16 seller of goods or services

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Last Month’s Puzzle Solution
ACROSS
1 ability to withstand hardship7 the pursuit of pleasure above
all else
9 extreme loss of energy
11 people who take part in anevent
16 forbidding the sale ofalcohol
17 to bring back18 to the point of exhaustion
19 look unintelligently inamazement
20 limits, bonds, restrictions

DOWN
2 events causing great loss
3 current fad, trend, all therage
4 good enough
5 extremely unusual
6 completely destroying
8 removed from a race orcontest10 overwhelming, astonishing
12 severe, often painful
experiences
13 distorted, unnatural
14 overcome with amazement
15 indicating evil

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