(pronunciation workshop) http://bit.ly/2FfUGGk 

(news) http://bit.ly/2FcwaFT 

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Here is some vocabulary that came up during the course of the lesson:

bystander (n) - a person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
Example: A bystander took a photo of the plane after it had crash-landed on the Hudson River.

flooding (n - uncountable) a situation in which an area is covered with water, especially from rain. 

go viral (v) - become very popular by circulating quickly from person to person, especially through the Internet.

inauguration (n) - the formal admission of someone to office, often involving a ceremony.
Example: Well over a million people attended Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009.

leak (n/v) - 1) (of a container or covering) accidentally lose or admit contents, especially liquid or gas, through a hole or crack. 

Example: The ceiling leaks when it rains.
2) (of secret information) become known.

manifesto (n) - a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate.
Example: The key points of the Labor party’s manifesto are workers’ rights and housing affordability.

mourn (v) - feel or show sorrow for the death of (someone), typically by following conventions such as the wearing of black clothes.
Example: After the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the whole of Thailand entered a state of mourning. 

oath (n) - a solemn promise, often invoking a divine witness, regarding one's future action or behaviour.

shallot / spring onion (n) - a small bulb which resembles an onion and is used for pickling or as a substitute for onion.
(see picture below!)

storm surge (n) - a rising of the sea as a result of wind and atmospheric pressure changes associated with a storm.

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Homework: read the article on page 93 and answer the questions in Exercise 2 c & d.

See you all tomorrow!

Pete

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Unfortunately, I haven't found the audio for Marco Polo yet. I'll let you know if I find it.
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Have a lovely afternoon, 
See you tomorrow, 
Pete

I suddenly realized what an amazing thing he had done. I got up and went after him. I wanted to give him everything I had, all the money in my wallet - but I knew he would be offended. I grabbed his arm. ‘I... er... just wanted to...’, but I couldn’t continue.

‘It’s OK,’ he said. ‘No problem.’ ‘I wish I had a way to thank you,’ I said. ‘I really appreciate what you've done.’ ‘No problem,’ he said again. ‘Listen, if you want to thank me. the next time you see someone in trouble, help them. That will pay me back. And tell them to do the same to someone else. It'll make the world a better place.’

When the train stopped, I rushed to platform 1 and sure enough the Leeds train was there waiting, and a few hours later I was with my mum in hospital.

Even now, years later, whenever I think of her, I remember the Good Ticket Inspector on that late-night train to Peterborough. It changed me from a young man who was nearly a criminal into a decent human being. I’ve been trying to pay him back ever since then.