Liz

Traveling

There was [vigorous ] debate about the reasons why people are so [desirous] of  travelling  the world, but [conventional ] wisdom says, "You [venture ] into unknown lands because that is where your heart will take you." So the [subtle ] question is: why does your heart do that?

A [nimble ] mind might come up with dozens of answers for why traveling is an [intrinsic ] part of our lives. I will share just a couple with you.

We are always excited to [embark ] on a new journey because we are eager to experience something new. Sometimes life turns [bland], and that's when travel comes into play. Imagine that you're exploring a new city, walking along narrow Italian streets, climbing the Great Wall of China and losing your breath, or enjoying some New York street food on the fly. It's a brand new feelingโ€”a brand new you.

We travel for people. Now my friends are geographically [dispersed], and I am super excited to meet them, whether in an armpit of Indonesia or a giant [vibrant ] city.  Itโ€™s so curious how people of different cultures can come together. Trust me, you will never feel [desolate] traveling solo; you will always find like-minded people everywhere! Wherever I traveled, I was always welcomed and never given a [raw ]deal.

And not only human beings are objects of [scrutiny ] for travelers, but also culture. We tend to [scrutinize ]cultural differences and [latch ] onto some peculiarities between themโ€”different world perceptions, religions, customs, and mindsets. For those who are [receptive ] and open-minded, there are heaps of things to explore!

So time and [tide ] wait for no man! Go and book your flight, have a whale of a time, and figure out what your reasons for traveling are!

Remembering the History: The 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing

History - Social Studies

The 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, was an important place for the Black community and for people fighting for civil rights. On September 15, 1963, a terrible event happened when a bomb exploded at the church. This bombing took the lives of four young girls who were getting ready for Sunday school. The church was a meeting place for civil rights leaders to plan marches and peaceful protests. The sadness and anger after the bombing helped people see the need for change. It helped lead to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a law that made segregation illegal in the United States.

 

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank with the correct words:

  1. The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing took place on _____________.
  2. The church was located in the city of _____________, Alabama.
  3. The tragedy resulted in the loss of _____________ young girls who were getting ready for Sunday school.
  4. Civil rights leaders used the church as a _____________ to plan marches like the Childrenโ€™s Crusade.
  5. This event was so powerful that it helped pass the _____________ of 1964, a law that made segregation illegal.

Word Bank: Headquarters | Civil Rights Act | September 15, 1963 | Four | Birmingham

 

Multiple Choice Questions

Choose the correct answer from the choices for each question:

  1. What city was the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in?
    • a) Atlanta
    • b) Birmingham
    • c) Montgomery
    • d) Selma
  2. How many young girls lost their lives in the bombing?
    • a) Three
    • b) Five
    • c) Four
    • d) Two
  3. What important law was passed partly because of the church bombing?
    • a) Voting Rights Act
    • b) Civil Rights Act
    • c) Bill of Rights
    • d) Emancipation Proclamation
  4. What was the church used for during the civil rights movement?
    • a) A restaurant
    • b) A store
    • c) A headquarters for planning marches
    • d) A library
  5. On what date did the bombing occur?
    • a) July 4, 1776
    • b) January 1, 1960
    • c) September 15, 1963
    • d) October 31, 1963

 

Open-Ended Questions

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

  1. Why do you think the 16th Street Baptist Church was important to the civil rights movement?
  2. How did the bombing change the way people thought about segregation and civil rights?
  3. What can we learn from remembering the story of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing?

vocabulary review

Vocabulary - ESL

๐ŸŒŸ Vocabulary Practice โ€“ Unit 1

Match, complete and choose the correct answer โ€“ Vocabulary + Hebrew meaning

๐Ÿง  Part 1: Match the words with their Hebrew meaning

Draw a line or write the number of the Hebrew translation next to the English word

English WordYour AnswerHebrew

1. journeyื. ืœื ืกื•ืข

2. realizeื‘. ืœื”ื‘ื™ืŸ

3. possibleื’. ืืคืฉืจื™

4. brushื“. ืžื‘ืจืฉืช

5. scienceื”. ืžื“ืข

6. villageื•. ื›ืคืจ

7. welcomeื–. ื‘ืจื•ืš ื”ื‘ื

8. choiceื—. ื‘ื—ื™ืจื”

9. mountainื˜. ื”ืจ

10. carefulื™. ื–ื”ื™ืจ

 

โœ๏ธ Part 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct vocabulary word

(Write the word in English. Hebrew translations help you.)

  1. My favorite __________ is chocolate ice cream. (ื‘ื—ื™ืจื”)
  2. They live in a small __________ in the north. (ื›ืคืจ)
  3. Please be __________ when you cross the street. (ื–ื”ื™ืจ)
  4. I want to __________ my dream of being a pilot. (ืœื”ื’ืฉื™ื)
  5. We had a great __________ to the desert last year. (ืžืกืข)
  6. She gave me a big smile and said โ€œ__________!โ€ (ื‘ืจื•ืš ื”ื‘ื)
  7. A volcano is a kind of __________. (ื”ืจ)
  8. Donโ€™t forget to __________ your teeth before bed. (ืœืฆื—ืฆื— / ืžื‘ืจืฉืช)

โœ… Part 3: Choose the correct meaning in Hebrew

Circle the correct Hebrew translation for each word

  1. dangerous
    ื. ื—ื
    ื‘. ืžืกื•ื›ืŸ
    ื’. ื‘ื˜ื•ื—
  2. foreign
    ื. ื—ื•ืฅ ืœืืจืฅ
    ื‘. ืขื•ื’ื”
    ื’. ื™ื“ื™ื“ื•ืชื™
  3. team
    ื. ืงื‘ื•ืฆื”
    ื‘. ื—ื™ื”
    ื’. ืžื—ืฉื‘
  4. according to
    ื. ืœืคื™
    ื‘. ื ื’ื“
    ื’. ืงืจื•ื‘
  5. receive
    ื. ืœืงื ื•ืช
    ื‘. ืœืงื‘ืœ
    ื’. ืœื“ื‘ืจ

๐Ÿ—ฃ Part 4: Translate the phrase to English

Write the English phrase

  1. ืื ื™ ืจื•ืฆื” ืœื ืกื•ืข ืœื™ืจื•ืฉืœื™ื โ†’ _______________________
  2. ืžื” ืœื’ื‘ื™ ืžื—ืจ? โ†’ _______________________
  3. ื ืขื™ื ืœื”ื›ื™ืจ ืื•ืชืš โ†’ _______________________
  4. ื”ืื ืชืจืฆื” ืœืฉืชื•ืช ืžืฉื”ื•? โ†’ _______________________
  5. ื™ืฉื ื™ื ืœื™ื“ ื”ื”ืจ โ†’ _______________________

The parts of a motorcycle and their functions

Engineering

The parts of a motorcycle and their functions

Anatomy of a motorcycle

To the average bystander, motorcycles may appear to be nothing more than bicycles with engines. In fact, motorcycles are complex, finely tuned machines with many mechanical parts.

There are several different kinds of motorcycles, and most of them share the same basic foundational design. Here are the five main categories of motorcycle types:

  1. Standard bikes: general use motorcycles with upright seating positions
  2. Cruisers: large bikes with vintage designs and low-slung profiles 
  3. Touring bikes: heavy bikes with large engines and luggage storage
  4. Sportbikes: lightweight motorcycles that prioritize performance
  5. Dirt bikes: lightweight motorcycles designed for offroad use

Any motorcycle you ride has an engine, a chassis, a transmission and a set of wheels. By changing the sizes and features of these components, you can customize your motorcycle to produce different performance and riding results.

Below, we break down these basic motorcycle parts and the roles they each play in making your bike function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engine

The beating heart of any motorcycle is its engine, even if the bike is an electric vehicle with a motor and battery.

Chassis

The chassis is the skeletal structure of a motorcycle.

Front fork

Your motorcycleโ€™s steering and handling are made possible by the front fork. The handlebars connect to fork tubes on either side of the front wheel that house hydraulic springs in the suspension;

Frame

Arguably the most important part of the chassis is the frame, the central element of the chassis upon which the rest of the motorcycle sits.

Suspension

Keeping your motorcycle grounded and your ride smooth is the job of the suspension. Both front and rear suspension setups are common.

Transmission

For power to flow from the engine through the drivetrain, a transmission is needed. The transmission is activated via the hand clutch when shifting gears, propelling the bike forward with torque produced by the engine. T

Other parts of the transmission that help your bike get going and stay moving include:

  • Ignition switch: a handlebar-mounted, key-operated switch that controls the flow of power to the rest of the motorcycle
  • Starter pedal: once the ignition switch is activated and power is released through the bike, this pedal allows the rider to start the bike
  • Foot shifter: allows the rider to shift gears up or down with a foot control thatโ€™s located near the footrests
  • Hand clutch: handlebar-located control that disconnects the clutch from the engine, allowing the rider to safely proceed with a gear shift

Wheels 

The wheels and tires on your motorcycle will significantly affect its capabilities and performance. Tire ratings exist for street use, high-speed riding, off-road adventures and more riding scenarios.

Instrument display

The display, or instrument cluster, is the central computer system on your motorcycle

 

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