GLOBAL GAZETTE February 2013

~Contents~

Sightseeing

P.1

Diversity Day

P.2

Café Talk

P.3

Faculty profile

P.4

Culture Night

P.5

Ping Pong Rankings

P.6

K’s Top 5s

P.7

Faculty Spotlights

P.8

JV Basketball

P.9

Spotlight…

Student Profiles

P.10-13

Foods from Abroad

P.14

Unsolved Mysteries

p. 15

Int’l Trivia Teasers

p. 16

The Traveling Translator

P.17

~ Global Club ~

This club was created to foster a continued strong

connection between our international students and

American students and faculty. We are intent on

sharing our international cultures with the Hillside

population as well as learning about other cultures.

Cool Facts about Osaka

• Osaka is the 13th largest city in the world

• “Osaka” literally means big hill

• Osaka castle was constructed in 1598

Osaka, Japan

Sightseeing

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Sightseeing

Osaka, Japan

From Minami's neon-lit

Dotombori and historic

Tenno-ji to the high-rise class

and underground shopping

labyrinths of Kita, Osaka is a

city that pulses with its own

unique rhythm. Though Osaka

has no shortage of tourist

sites, it is the city itself that is

the greatest attraction. Home

to some of Japan's best food,

most unique fashions, and

warmest locals, Osaka does

not beg to be explored, it

demands it. More than

anywhere else in Japan,

Osaka rewards the whimsical

turn down an interesting side

street. Go for a stroll and see the

city's highlights. See Osaka's

famous attractions including:

Osaka Castle, the Aerial

Garden Observatory, Twin

Towers, and more.

Osaka's Aerial Garden

Observatory is on the 40th

floor, with panoramic views of

the city. After lunch, it's off to

Osaka Castle, renowned for

its magnificence and the

immense stones used in its

construction. The castle

towers over the city on a

stone rampart, and was built

in 1583 as the intended

capital of Japan. Many relics

of old Osaka and the

Toyotomi who built the castle

are exhibited inside.

People do not come here

to see the city, they come to

experience it. Osaka has a bit

of grit and a free spirit.

Osakans are famous for their

animated personalities and

authentic lifestyles. Osaka is a

must on any trip to the Land

of the Rising Sun. Make this

city your next stop when

traveling to the Orient.

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Diversity Day

Diversity Day

Theme: Passport to the World Get ready people! The 2013 Diversity Day at the Hillside

School is rapidly approaching. Near the end of April, we will

celebrate the extraordinary diversity we have here on

campus. This year’s theme will be “Passport to the World”.

Each student’s country will be represented. The boys will

host and visit classrooms in their advisee groups. Rooms will

be decorated to symbolize each of the 16 countries we have

represented by our student body. But, make sure you bring

your passport. Just like in the real world; you will need one

to enter a country. The countries could feature national flags,

posters, music, snacks, trivia, an immigration desk, video

clips, language lessons, national clothing, and more. Recess

will feature an international friendly between the Eastern

and Western continents. At lunch we will have an

international buffet with foods from the “4 Corners of the

World”. The day is exciting, educational, and an expression of

Hillside’s commitment to the wonderful diversity we have

been blessed to have on our campus. If any parents are

interested in getting involved, please contact Mr. Osae at

rosae@hillsideschool.net or Mr. Brown

mbrown@hillsideschool.net We’re all looking forward to an

exceptional day.

Diversity Day Upcoming

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Celebrating the Netherlands with cookies and hot chocolate

Polish perogies Miss Merola & Mr. Bryant in the house!

Café Talk

The International Café has

been going strong

throughout the winter

months. In February we

celebrated Poland, Brazil, the

Netherlands, and the USA.

We’ve even had a few guest

appearances by faculty

members Miss Merola, Mr.

Eyster, Mr. Ribeiro, and Mr.

Bryant.

International Cafe

Cool Facts about Mr. Bryant

• He has a Golden retriever named “Buddy”

• Has gone bungee jumping

• Has laid down with tigers

Mr. Bryant in his science classroom

Bungee Jumping

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Faculty Profile

The image is alluring. A sole

figure emerges from a jungle

in Laos with a machete in

hand, cutting his way through

the dense overgrowth. Or

scaling a mountain in Tibet,

breaking through the mist

and reaching the summit. Or

traversing through a sand

storm in Egypt and coming

upon the Temple of Doom.

Remember J. Peterman the

eccentric world traveler on

the hit series Seinfeld? Well,

Mr. Henry “Hank” Bryant is

nothing like him in terms of

eccentricity, but everything

like him in terms of that

Indiana Jones-like spirit of

adventure and travel. Once

on a weekend trip to Roller

Kingdom with the boys, Mr.

Bryant and I got talking. His

life is like a movie. He’s been

to Vietnam, Laos, Thailand,

Australia, Europe, and more.

He’s ridden elephants in

Chang Mai, floated down a

river in Thailand, dined at

roadside local food gems in

Hanoi. It was not hard to sit

there and want more. The

stories are fascinating and Mr.

Bryant tells them with

enthusiasm and clarity.

2nd year teacher Mr. Bryant is

infused with positive energy.

This is obvious in his classes as

well as in fulfilling his duties

around here. He’s a superstar

teacher in the making; a

competent, knowledgeable,

and energetic instructor who

receives rave reviews from his

students. This is a little bit

unusual for new teachers, but

Mr. Bryant is one of those rare

gems that comes along once

in a lifetime; just like in an

Indiana Jones movie,

Globe Trekker Mr. Bryant

Cool Facts about Mexico

• Mexico is the 14th largest country in the world

• Mexico introduced chocolate and corn to the world

• The 1st printing press in North America was used in

Mexico City in 1539 Mexican chocolate

Culture Night

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Culture Nights: Chinese Buffet & Mexican Food

On two Saturday nights in February

the Hillside boys went off campus to

enjoy a cultural dinner at the

Chinese “Super Buffet” and

Mexican “La Tapatia” restaurants

both in Marlborough. The beauty of

these little excursions is that the sign-

ups are booked up well in advance

and the boys who go are from all

over the world, not just China or

Mexico. I think this fact proves that

food is the great unifier and that

kids truly appreciate other cultures

through their cuisines. The boys had

a great time, bonded, talked,

laughed, and were of course eager

to sample foods from China and

Mexico.

MEXICAN FOOD

CHINESE FOOD

中国食品

La Tapatia Mexican restaurant

Ping Pong Rankings

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February Ping Pong Rankings *First Time Ever: Students Vote To

Determine Rankings

Hillside’s Top Dawgs

#1 Bernardo Huerta &

ferran Canedo (30 votes)

#3 Luke benoit (24 votes)

#4 Jesse Lee, Michael Sanderson, & Kane ito (20 votes each)

#7 Dylan Breau (16 votes)

#8 Shane Cheon & Isaiah Holmes (12 votes Each )

#10 trey Bourque (8 votes)

*Guys getting 1 vote each: Isaiah G, Dennis C, Ryan B, Donovan T, Josh L, Nick S, & Cameron T.

Top 5 Most Disrespected (but

above average players!!)

1. Mr. Kelley

*This guy never gets the

love he deserves 2. Colin M.

*Seriously underrated

3. Mr. Salmi *Don’t underestimate

this ping pong wiz from

the South East Asia

4. Mr. Brown *Whatever happened to

the days when the name

“Brown” struck fear

into an opponent???

5. Noah Strawn *he’s better than most!

5 Cool Facts about Mr. K 1. He’s hooked on Sherlock Holmes

2. He’s a graduate of Avon Old Farms

3. He’s sailed from Massachusetts to Bermuda

4. He played lacrosse in college

5. He loves to fish Sailing in Bermuda

K’s Top 5

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K’s Top 5 Lists

*The ever popular Mr. K released his 1st lists in a series of Top 5s

Chicken Wing Spots

1. Texas BBQ (Northborough, MA)

2. Wings 2 Go (Johnston, R.I.)

3. The Horseshoe Pub (Hudson)

4. Buffs Pub (Newton, MA)

5. Hillside Dining Hall (Marlborough, MA)

Pizza Toppings

1. Pepperoni

2. Ham & Pineapple

3. Meat Feast (* a sentimental favorite)

4. Chicken & Mushroom 5. Extra Cheese

Sports Movies

1. Rudy (*Not the movie about Haruto!)

2. Slap Shot (*Classic hockey movie)

3. Caddyshack

4. We Are Marshall 5. The Longest Yard

Spring Break Destinations

1. My sofa!

2. Bermuda

3. Fishing (anywhere)

4. The Bahamas 5. Pennsylvania

Faculty Spotlights

Has anybody noticed what a terrific

new addition Mr. Alex Ribeiro has

been to the Hillside School? The

question is more rhetorical than

anything else. Of course you have!

It’s just that sometimes Alex Ribeiro, a

Hillside alumnus himself, flies under

the radar because of his quiet and

humble nature. However, take him

out of the picture on Bulldog campus

and we might just have a mini-

rebellion on our hands. The kids love

him, the faculty love him, and

administration must be saying to

themselves: “Man, why can’t all

employees be like this?” OK, so we

get it; he’s a terrific guy. What else

can we know about him? He was

born in Salvador, Brazil, loves sports,

and his parents are his role models.

Would you expect anything less?

Mrs. Resto is another first year

member of the Hillside School.

Technically, her title is “Facilities

Rental Coordinator” here at Hillside.

She is fun, outgoing, and a real

people person. If there was anybody

who could match Mr. K for an

outgoing, vivacious spirit, it’s Mrs.

Resto. You immediately feel

comfortable around her, and she’s a

terrific face for Hillside. Her husband is

Angel (pronounced: “Ann-Hel) and

he is of Puerto Rican descent. Mrs.

Resto was born in England and, as a

young lady, spent time living in

Manheim, Germany and Tokyo,

Japan, as the daughter of a military

father. She loves to bake, read, and

decorate. Mrs. Resto is terrific at her

job and a wonderful addition to our

school.

Mr. Ribeiro Mrs. Resto

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JV Basketball

What a terrific year for a team that

was not expected to do so well.

Nope, it has nothing to do with the

coaching. These baby Bulldogs had a

whole lot of fight in them. They are

naturally aggressive, competitive,

and have that capacity to surprise.

The Bulldogs found themselves at 3

wins and 6 losses halfway through the

season before going on a tear and

winning 7 of their last 9 games

including three buzzer beaters. In

fact, the last game of the season

finished in spectacular fashion as the

Bulldogs came back from an 11 point

halftime deficit against Fenn, and

ended the game and season on a

last second feed from Aiden Yoo to

Shane Cheon for the basket as the

buzzer sounded. Gentlemen,

congratulations on a great year!

JV Basketball

Team

Shines

Our mascot!

Jesse Lee

Sean Bernard

Aiden Yoo

Shane Cheon Ryan Finn

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The 2012-2013 JV

Basketball Bulldogs

Daegu, South Korea

Spotlight…Student Profiles

Shane & Aiden dining

Shane & Aiden

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is not the way these guys roll.

Nor is it the way any of our

Korean students act. The boys

are embraced and

befriended in a way that

transcends history and

politics. The openness of our

boys is beautiful to watch,

and makes you think for a

moment that maybe kids

should run the world. As a

result; Shane and Aiden are

adored by these guys and

many others.

Shane and Aiden came to

Hillside “for a better

education”. They also love

playing sports and listening to

music. In fact one, of whom I

won’t say, can be heard at

Maher House rattling off the

KPop songs in the shower.

In Korea, Daegu is known for

being a place where “tough

guys” come from. These two

certainly are tough in

everything they do, but

they’re that quiet tough

which is balanced by a

gentle nature. No need to

prove anything, just 2

exceptional guys who are

comfortable in their own

skins.

of its unusual geography,

Daegu happens to be South

Korea’s hottest and coldest

city. This is ironic when talking

about Aiden and Shane

because they are anything

but hot and cold. Steady is

more like it. Consistently

good!

They are both standouts as

students receiving “steady”

doses of All-Royals each

shading period and

consistently high grades. They

are both exceptional on the

basketball court where one is

the finesse guard and the

other is the power forward.

They are both outstanding

dorm members who are

friends to all and embrace

everyone regardless of

nationality or creed or

ethnicity. In fact, our two

Japanese students light up

when Shane comes into

Maher House. There is a long

ongoing historical feud

between Korea and Japan.

One would think it could be

very easy for these older boys

to dismiss these boys. But that

Some might ask: Why put

two guys in the same profile?

They are different people

with different attributes. So

true! But, Hyosang “Shane”

Cheon and Sungmin

“Aiden” Yoo go together like

Batman and Robin, the Lone

Ranger and Tonto, or

peanut butter and jelly. They

are cousins and come from

the same Korean city.

Moreover, they are really

good friends and can

always be seen together.

Besides, this is only the first in

a series of spotlights that

these two outstanding

Hillside acquisitions will

receive.

Aiden and Shane come

from Daegu, South Korea.

Daegu is the 4th biggest city

in Korea and located

somewhere in the middle

and the south. It is known for

its varied climate. Because

Shane Cheon & Aiden Yoo

Mexico City

Spotlight… Student Profiles

The Kennedy brothers

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Oscar

Mexican capital. He loves

playing football and going

skiing. Speaking of football,

he wholeheartedly follows

the New York Jets, Atlanta

Falcons, and Baltimore

Ravens. Hey, Oscar, pick just

ONE! “Why should I,” he

replies. “This way I have

better odds of winning.” Win

he did when the Ravens

upset the 49ers in Super Bowl

XLVII. Hmmm, smart kid!

Former American politician

and icon John F. Kennedy is

his role model because he

was “smart and

demonstrated leadership.” I

wonder if Oscar knows that

his brother Ted actually spoke

at Hillside? Couldn’t you just

see Oscar answering a

question from Ted Kennedy

about his favorite American

politician? “Well, Mr. Kennedy

sir, it is you of course, your

brother Jack, and your other

brother Bobby.” Like I said,

smart kid!

Oscar about symbolism and

themes in novels, very often

he spits out the answers

before I can finish asking the

question. In fact, at the

beginning of the year, Oscar

and I experienced some

friction over this. Nevertheless,

his enthusiasm to speak in

class is not governed by idol,

meaningless chit chat. He is

hungry to learn, well read,

and sharp as a whip. So, as a

teacher, you better bring

you’re A game because if

you don’t, Oscar will be sure

to catch your slip ups. And do

not expect that he is going to

forget anything you say;

which is a handy skill when

doing class review. He rarely,

if ever, forgets any

information.

He comes from a family of 6

that includes two sisters and

an older brother. His parents

are Oscar and Arlette and

they are lawyers in the

When traveling back from a

weekend outing in

September, I had the

pleasure of riding in the

Hillside Traverse with this

Hillside student who comes

from just south of the U.S.

border. During those few

hours, I got to learn a lot

about him. For one thing, he

is fiercely proud of his

heritage and family. His

grandfather is particularly

special to him, and although

he has not yet articulated this

to me, it seems obvious that

he has a deep desire to

make him and the rest of the

Fernandez-Ruiz family proud.

Oscar Fernandez Ruiz is the

name of this bright young

man from Mexico City,

Mexico. When teaching

Oscar Fernandez Ruiz

North Reading, MA

Spotlight… Student Profiles

Dougie Hamilton Boston Bruins

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Jack

“

ones is precisely small class

sizes and individual attention.

Hopefully this individual

attention and ice time at

Hillside will pay off as Jack

hopes to be either a lawyer

or an NHL hockey player

someday. As far as the latter

goes, I’ve never actually seen

Jack play. However, I have

heard that he and Dennis

Cesana are monsters on

defense. Considering Jack’s

size, and the fact that he’s

grown about 4 inches since

September, not too many

would want Jack barreling

down on us near the boards.

But off the ice Jack is a

friendly face. He loves to play

lacrosse, hang out with his

buddies, and spend time at

the beach in the summer. His

hockey hero is Bruin Dougie

Hamilton. When asked why,

Jack responds “because he’s

a good hockey player and a

natural leader”. Hmmm, he’s

not the only one!

had the pleasure of meeting

her, but father Mark has been

seen on campus by this

reporter a few times,

including once in which he

attended our annual

Thanksgiving dinner

celebration. One thing is

striking about the hockey

team and hockey parents;

they all seem to have a tight

bond in which they know and

like each other well. One

could almost picture Mr.

Moran fitting in very well with

this group as “one of the

guys” when he was a

teenager. Conversely, it is

obvious that the boys like and

respect him; especially Jack.

Nothing need be said, you

could see it in the young

man’s eyes. This is the type of

relationship most teenage

boys hope to have with their

fathers.

Jack came to Hillside for

hockey and because it offers

“small classes”. One of the

big advantages independent

schools have over public

Jack Moran has been at

Hillside for as long as I can

remember. He’s one of those

popular kids who has a good

group of friends, an outgoing

personality, and a terrific

smile. This year Jack became

a prefect, a role he seems to

relish. He also is on that

seemingly unbeatable

hockey squad that has been

impressing people for the

past 2 or 3 years. You know

when a team is good when

the boy’s report that they

“tied” a team yesterday and

the typical Hillside student

response is “What? Boy, that

other team must be really

good!”

Jack comes from North

Reading, Massachusetts. He is

the son of Mark and Moira.

Mother Moira works for a

fidelity company. I have not

Jack Moran

Xi’an, China

Spotlight… Student Profiles

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Gary Dong

Runqi “Gary” Dong

In one of our faculty shades

meetings, Grade 6 teacher

and former Global Gazette

faculty feature himself, Doug

Adams, stood up and sang

the praises of one young man

who came to us this school

year from the Far East. Gary

Dong is the name of the

adolescent who was on the

receiving end of much praise

from Mr. Adams, but he wasn’t

the only one. Shortly thereafter

many other faculty members

chimed in with compliments

for this young man. The key

word circulating around the

meeting hall that afternoon

was “keeper”. It is teacher

code for “someone we hope

is here for a long time”. Not

that we hope some kids aren’t

here; instead, the term is used

just as a way to say “Hey,

things are going really well

with him, let’s make sure he

stays because he makes my

life easier!” And that folks is

Gary Dong, a boy who is a

delight to be around and

brightens up the classroom.

We weren’t always sure that

this would be the case with

Gary. Not that he was ever

trouble, just that when he first

arrived he experienced spells

of homesickness. It was a sad

sight to behold; a boy who

was crying and wanted to

contact his mother. Heck, I

remember being in college

and feeling that way. Could

you imagine being in grade

6, halfway across the planet,

and experiencing separation

anxiety?

Speaking of being “halfway

across the planet”, Gary was

born Runqi Dong in Xi’an,

China. Xi’an is the capital if

Shaanxi Province and is one

of the oldest cities in China

with over 3,100 years of

history. And we thought

Marlborough was old

because the sign welcoming

drivers as you come in from

Northborough reads

established in 1660

something. OK, so Xi’an has

us beat by a few thousand

years. Talk about a sense of

history and legacy.

Runqi’s father is named Liu

Shixong and he is a

businessman in Xi’an. His

mother, and the other half of

Runqi’s object of sadness

upon his arrival at Hillside, is

Wang Ying. They must also

miss their young son terribly,

but be comforted by the fact

that Gary is doing so well in

America.

Gary’s favorite food is

“Chinese”. We also know he

likes foosball and computers.

He’s proud of his country,

reads comic books, and

can’t stop smiling. Neither

can we Gary! Neither can

we!

Foods from Abroad

Feijoada

Soup Joumou

Dim Sum

Tacos al pastor

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Feijoada is one of Brazil's national treasures. This is a

dish that is meant to serve a group, and the

preparation begins the night before. Several kinds of

smoked meats, ribs, and beef jerky are simmered with

the black beans. The meats are removed and served

separately on a platter. Maybe if you’re lucky, Mr.

Ribeiro can introduce you to this tasty Brazilian treat.

From Brazil

From Haiti Soup Joumou is native to Haiti. It is a savory, mildly

spicy soup, first made by the French colonists in the

17th century. The main ingredient is butternut

squash and beef stew meat with the additions of

numerous different spice and vegetables, such as

potato, and carrots, turnips, onions and celery.

From China Dim sum refers to a style of Chinese food prepared

as small bite-sized portions of food traditionally served

in small steamer baskets. A traditional dim sum brunch

includes various types of steamed buns such as cha

siu baau, dumplings and rice noodle rolls (cheong

fun), which contain a range of ingredients, including

beef, chicken, pork, prawns and vegetarian options.

From Mexico Tacos al Pastor is another delicious feature of

popular Mexican Food. If you find yourself in central

Mexico, specifically in the state of Morelos, you’ll

encounter tacos al pastor in pretty much every

taqueria (taco shop) you come across. This is a

delicious treat and a must if you go to Mexico.

Unsolved Mysteries

Fakirs

Life After Death

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A man sleeps on a bed of nails, myriad needle-sharp points

stabbing into his back but breaking neither his skin nor his

slumber. Another effortlessly walks barefoot on red hot burning

coals, but his feet do not to blister and he feels no pain. Yet

another man subsists on air, refusing all food, yet surviving

nevertheless; while another takes things further, allowing himself

to be buried alive only to be exhumed 40 days later – in a

comatose state but not dead. Perhaps most unbelievably of all, a man levitates in the air before a crowd,

floating for several minutes while spectators look on, awe-struck. These men are Sufi mystics and

ascetic Hindus, like sadhus, clothed in little more than loin cloths and living on alms, yet able to

perform incredible feats of endurance and apparent magic. Their name is the Fakirs, and these are some

of the astonishing acts they have, or are alleged to have, accomplished.

The burning question is: how? How are these humans able to succeed in the superhuman?

A man recalls plunging into darkness and seeing a bright light. He remembers a field of flowers and

a figure in white who spoke to him about his future. The next thing he recalls is awakening to discover

that during the time he'd experienced this vision, he'd actually been lying on an operating table with

doctors hovering over him, frantically trying to restart his stopped heart. You've probably heard stories

similar to this one, which was recounted in a 2006 New Scientist article. What Joe remembers experiencing is called a near-death experience (NDE).

Reportedly, about 10 to 20 percent of people who survive heart attacks

experience an NDE [source: Callaway. Written accounts of NDEs go back

to ancient times. Usually, they involve euphoria, tunnels, bright lights,

ethereal beings or some combination of those phenomena. Some people

report seeing a high-speed replay of memories -- aka, their lives flash

before their eyes.

Nobody really knows what NDEs are, or how and why they occur,

though there are widely-ranging opinions.

Dedicated to

Unsolved

Mysteries lover

Lucas Adam de

Teresa

Int’l Trivia Teasers

1) What is the smallest country in the world?

a) Monaco b) Luxembourg c) Vatican City

2) If you were eating a bowl of pho, you’d likely be in this country?

a) China b) Vietnam c) Laos

3) Which city is America’s oldest?

a) Santa Fe, NM b) Jamestown, Va c)St. Augustine, Fla

4) What is the 2nd biggest city in Russia?

a) Yekaterinburg b) St. Petersburg c) Novosibirsk

5) The Kingdom of Bohemia is now present day…?

a) Czech Republic b) Hungary c) Bulgaria

6) Hyde Park in London was originally used for…?

a) hunting b) beheadings c) sporting events

7) Which city hosted the 1992 summer Olympics?

a) Madrid b) Barcelona c) Atlanta

8) How many Grand Slam tennis titles does Pete Sampras have?

a) 12 b) 13 c) 14

9) Tennis great Andre Agassi was born in this city?

a) Las Vegas b) Miami c) Montpelier

10) Where did Magic Johnson play college basketball?

a) Michigan St. b) Michigan c) University of Illinois

Answers: 1) c 2) b 3) c 4) b 5) a 6) a 7) b 8) c 9) a 10) a

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The Traveling Translator

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Spring from around the world

English - “Spring”

Spanish - “Primavera”

Korean - “Bom” -봄

Japanese - “Haru” -春

Hindi - “Nikalana” -

Arabic - “Bravia” -ربيع

Chinese - “Chūntiān” - 春天