2024.11.10일 Power english(OT4)
P: I think I figured out why I can't stop snacking, and why I'm gaining weight instead of losing it.
A: It sounds like you really put some thought into it.
P: I did some research on weight gain and found that cortisol, the stress hormone, contributes to it.
A: So, you think you turn to food when you're feeling stressed?
P: Exactly Also, I think meals I'm eating are too bland. I don't enjoy them at all.
A: Yeah, that puts a damper on the pleasure you get from eating.
B: I love this B&B! It looks like they upgraded the guest rooms, but kept the dining room original.
C: We get the best of both worlds-morden and rustic.
B: What do you say we walk into town for an early dinner? Then we can come back here in time for the sunset and a dip in the jacuzzi.
C: That sounds like the perfect evening in Williams Bay./ B I think I'll be ready to hit the sack by 9:00.
C: Now that sounds like the perfect evening in Williams Bay.
M: What did you finally do about the noise at your previous apartment?
C: When I couldn't stand it anymore, I researched soundproofing my apartment. But that was too expensive.
M: Yeah, the last thing I need is to spend money I don't have.
C: Anyway, I came across these noise-canceling headphones. But they were kind of bulky.
M: They sound like a good solution for the day, but I also need something for nighttime.
C: I bought a pair of ear buds that are comfortable to sleep in and met my needs.
D: Hey! Luka! I joined a beach yoga class recently and the instructor brought up grounding.
L: They seem like complementary practices. What did the instructor say?
D: It was just an offhand remark. At the end of the class she said,"And now, let's ground ourselves by digging our toes in the sand.
L: It's been said that the beach has added benefits for grounding because of the salt water and the ozone in the air.
D: I don't doubt it. I felt really good after the class./ L: So, you're a believe?
R: Welcome back! I hope the tech expo was a success./ P: Ron and I knocked it out of the park during our presentation.
R: I heard! A tech blogger said you two were, and I quote, "In sync with each other as though they were sharing one mind."
P: You know Ron, he's a perfectionist. We rehearsed it every day all the way through.
R: I'm sure you both fine-tuned it each time you practiced. It was called "the best presentation at the expo."
P: That's good to hear. I'd like to go again next year.
Having a pet is more common than ever, with nearly two- thirds of American homes having at least on pet.
And every year, more people are changing their minds about pets and opening their hones and hearts to animals.
However, for many people, pets become a replacement for children./ With that comes to efforts think we've gone too far.
Animals are developing more health and behavioral issues than ever before because of their total dependence on us
Maybe we need to strike a balance between letting animals be animals and trying to turn them into children.