4B - The Changing Face of Kung Fu

​4B - The Changing Face of Kung Fu

By Rana Ree

attract (v)

​to make others interested in something

A colorful poster will attract more people than a black and white one.

If you want to attract young people, post something on TikTok or Instagram.

bare (adj)

​naked

In the winter, the KLAS dress code says that you cannot wear crocs with bare feet.

basis (n)

​the things/ideas from which something can be developed

Trust is the basis of a good friendship.

Multiple Choice

If you are a storekeeper, what is the best way to attract customers?

• offer a free gift/sample

• raise prices

• ignore them in the store

Open Ended

For you, what is the basis of success in your future?

Draw

Draw a bare head in winter.

convince (v)

​to persuade someone to do something

My parents don't like pets, but I want to convince them to get me a dog.

My homeroom teacher convinced me not to do AEP and I am happy with my decision.

ensure (v)

​to make certain that something will happen

Please ensure that your seat belt is fastened before take-off.

My 5.0 GPA and great recommendation letters should ensure that I get into a good Japanese university.

endure (v)

​to live through something difficult

Everyone endured the lockdown during the pandemic.


I cannot endure the physical pain I feel when I run a marathon.

inspire (v)

​to give someone the idea for something

The true story of the dog, Hachiko, inspired a film and TV series.


The talented music teacher inspired her student to become a musician.

Multiple Choice

​ What inspired Van Gogh's artwork during 1885-1888?

• flowers

• ukiyo-e

• the sky

Multiple Choice

What is the best way to convince your parents to let you do something?

• get angry

• cry

• explain logically

Open Ended

What is something that you must endure, but after it is finished, you will feel better?

Multiple Choice

If you want to ensure good health, you should

• eat instant ramen everyday

• eat a variety of foods

• eat nothing

publicity (n)

​media attention

Movie studios spend a lot of money on publicity for a new film.

There was a lot of positive publicity on social media about the new prime minister.

suffering (n)

​physical or mental pain that you feel

Unfortunately, in poor countries there is still a lot of suffering. People don't have good living conditions.

For Ms. Ree, doing math problems is a kind of suffering.

hardship (n)

​a situation that causes a person pain/difficulty

Going to the dentist when you have a cavity can be a hardship.


Training for a marathon is a hardship.

Open Ended

Give an example of a physical hardship (it cannot be running).

Multiple Choice

Which one is an example of publicity that could be successful?

• Ms. Ree eating at McDonald's.

• Messi drinking Sprite in his house.

• BTS wearing Uniqlo clothes in NYC

Open Ended

Write an example of funny (everyday life) suffering that anyone can understand.