Notes:
Beard: あごひげ;
Moustache: 口ひげ;
competition: 競技(会),コンテスト;
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The World Beard and Moustache competition has just been held in a small town in Germany. Men with the longest, biggest and most unique facial hair compete for prizes. Not surprisingly, most of the competitors are from Europe or North America. Asians and Africans usually don’t have much facial hair. This year the team from America, called Beard Team U.S.A., did very well. They got 6 first-place wins. You can google the name of the competition to see the many different beards and moustaches. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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▽See different moustaches and beards on Google:

Notes:
illusion：幻覚，幻影;
perspective: 遠景の見通し;
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As I was leaving the university on Monday night, I saw the moon rising. It was almost a full moon. The moon was full the following night. It looked much bigger than it did an hour later in the sky. Scientists call this the “moon illusion.” Some scientists believe that the moon seems larger than usual at the horizon because we know that the horizon is far away. Up in the sky, however, we have no sense of perspective. We can’t compare it to anything else. If it’s clear this evening, go out and try to see the moon illusion. (by Prof. Douglas Jarrell)
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