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shaved ice かき氷;
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It’s summer, and it’s hot. This is the season for Japan’s coolest dessert: shaved ice. In my neighborhood, there is a store that used to sell ice. The husband delivered ice all year round, and the wife sold shaved ice in the summer. Now the store is run by the daughter, and it is only open in summer. They no longer sell ice. Instead, they put tables and stools outside and sell shaved ice to the customers. I like the place because there is no air conditioning. We can sit by the side of the street and watch the cars go by as we eat. I want to be hot when I eat shaved ice. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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hydrangeas アジサイ
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The rainy season is not my favorite season, but there are some things I really like about this time of year. First of all, the temperatures usually go down when it rains. Yesterday, it was raining in the morning. When the skies cleared in the afternoon, it was sunny but not hot. I also like the rainy season because of the flowers that bloom at this time of year. I particularly like hydrangeas. Do you know why some are pink, some are purple, and some are blue? The color changes depending on the pH of the soil. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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