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I got Finn with me today. Hello, Finn. Hi Rob, how is going? All right. You might notice it's a bit nosier than usual. That's because we're in a open plain office. Yes, it's a big room for the desks with no walls between them. And as I look around, I can see maybe fifty colleagues working very hard with their computers. And today we're talking about open plain offices and learn some languages related to office life. That's right. Rob but should we just go back into the  studio where it's be quieter. Good idea. Let's go. That's better. That's good. Right Rob. A question? You know a lot about sound, don't you? Well, a bit. OK. so what do we call a kind of noise that contains the full range of sounds that human can hear. Is it: a) white noise. b) green noise. c) pink noise. Good question. I'm only familiar with the term white noise so I will go for a) white noise. OK. We'll see if you are right at the end of ...

In this programme, we're going to be talking about blood. Yes, did I ever tell you Rob, I really hate the sight of blood and it even be known to faint to lose consciousness at the sight of needle. Dear, come on Finn. I think you have a lot to learn. Maybe. You won't be here without it, you know. It's a fantastic topic also of the discoveries are being made these days which could change medical science forever. You're right of course. Blood was even thought to related to human character. People were hot blood that mean quick to anger or called blood which mean lacking in patient. There were all the myth about the vampires when young blood were thought to revaprise old people. And that was dreadful story that XXX contest had hundreds of  young women killed so she could bath in the blood and stay youthful looking. Right, OK. The Rome time, if a young gladiator died in battle, people used to drink his blood because they thought it will give health...

Now Neil, I have a question for you. Do you think you are a winner? You mean someone who has a lot of success in everything. Well, not exactly. I am just talking about competitions. Do you have a lot of success or luck in winning them. Competition is no. Not at all. I don't think I ever wan competition. Bad luck. That means you are not a compo that's a formal name for someone who take part in anti competitions or semi-professional basis. That spends a lot time trying to win some. You mean winning prices or free gifts. I do. And Neil you can win a price if you can correctly answer today's question. So are you ready. I'm ready. OK. Well a lottery is one kind of competition with  price is money. The biggest cash price can be one in USA. But do you know what the biggest ever cash price paid in America is. Is it a) 590M b) 890M c) 1B Well, things tend to big in America. So I'm going to go for c) one billion dollars. I like winners. We'll...

Hello, Finn. Are you chewing gum over there? Yes. I'm hang on. Or stick on the desk for now. That is revolting. What's you been put in the bin? Since when do you take up this anti-social habit? Anti-social means annoying to other people by the way. Yes. Well. OK, Rob. Fine. Well, since I heard there was evidence that chewing gum can improve your brain. So how do you do that? Well, some experts say chewing action can lead to an increase in blood flow to the brain. Interesting. Guess what? What are talking about chewing gum on today's programme. So here is the question for you Finn. When did the Singapore government out law chewing gum? Was it in a) 1982 b) 1992 c) 2002 Yes, and just before answering, out law on something means to make it illegal. Thank you for that. I think the answer is a) 1982. Well, we would chew on it for a while showing if you can find out if you are right at the end of the programme. Great. So Rob, what is the h...

It's that time of the year for the famous tour de France cycle race and today we're discussing research that says successful cyclists are as more handsome than their struggle colleagues. Yes. We're talking about professional cyclists. People who get paid for taking part in cycle races. Not something you find XXXX. No. not me. Although I'm do enjoy cycling for fun as a hobby and that's a work out to keep fit. I believe you bought by one Finn. You're right. I did. I was hoping to ride into work every day to save money and like you keep fit. But sadly I got flat tire. I never being on that scene. Well, this new research will make you feel even more deflated or sudden disappointed. And I'll tell you why soon. We're also explaining some vocabularies related to keeping fit. But first let's start with a question. A very find idea Rob. This is about  tour de France  which this year starts in the UK. The first stage begins in the city of Lit ...