Paris Syndrome Leaves Japanese Tourists in Shock

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Vocabulary:

live up to expectations 
culture shock
popular tourist destination
cope with dashed expectations 

Question:
Have you experienced any form of Paris Syndrome when the image of the city or the place you visited didn't live up to your expectations?

5 Simple Ways to Put Your Mind at Ease

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Questions:

1. What ways do you use when you need to recharge your batteries?
2. Is it possible to protect yourself from stress in the hustle and bustle of modern-day world?

5 Habits Of The Uber-Rich

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Vocabulary:

investment-savvy
make oodles of cash
live within your means
key to financial prosperity
supplement your salary
a shortcut to debt
mega-rich people
a cash-strapped person
take stock of your finances 

What Your Handwriting May Say About You

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For All the "Harry Potter" Fans Out There

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Tsundoku or Why You Buy More Books Than You Can Read

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The Resource Curse

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Questions:
Are Russia's oil resources a curse or a blessing? Prove your point.