Weekly Read

Welcome to Typhoon Club’s Weekly Read. Articles are uploaded every Friday and remain available for two weeks before being replaced. Each article includes a discussion question and a Vocabulary Box. A YouTube link complementing the article's content is included when possible.

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Week of 07/18

Bats Versus The Durian

Discover the fascinating story of fruit bats and durians, The King of Fruits! These large bats are facing danger as they are hunted for Chinese medicine, while deforestation threatens their…

Some like it hot

Get ready to spice things up with the exciting world of chillies! From huge piles of fiery-red chillies in local markets to the Spicy King Competition in China, discover fascinating…

The Last Mile Problem

In Rwanda, a country known for its challenging terrain, delivering essential medical supplies to remote areas has long been a struggle, especially when it comes to timely blood transfusions. However,…

Week of 07/11

The First Talkie: The Jazz Singer

Step back in time to the birth of talking films with “The Jazz Singer.” Imagine a world without dialogue in movies, where the actors’ words were yet to be heard.…

Burning Buildings

On 20 November 1992, a fire broke out at the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Windsor Castle. One hundred and fifteen rooms were damaged, and smoke continued to rise…

He began to challenge himself to move from one place to another, often in rundown urban areas, using as many of these movements as he could. He never allowed himself…