Professor Nakamura couldn’t believe the semester had flown by so fast. Time flew when you were having fun, and Professor Nakamura did enjoy teaching. He stood at his desk, waiting for the students to enter the classroom. Once they did, he addressed them. “Welcome to your last lesson before exams. Tonight, we’ll be learning something a little different. This won’t be on your exam, but it is some good general knowledge. No doubt, if you live in New Zealand, you’ll be aware of the Matariki public holiday. It happens towards the end of June and signals the new year for Māori. You might know the cluster of stars by the name used in English, which is the Pleiades. It is a time of celebration but also of remembering those who have passed on. Anyway, Matariki heralds the time when those stars seemingly emerge above the horizon. I’d highly encourage you to observe the star cluster as it rises.”
Professor Nakamura hoped they would. He then shifted the subject. “I’d encourage you to spend the rest of your time studying, either here or at the library. Exams are coming up after all.” He gave them a smile that said he didn’t envy their position – Professor Nakamura didn’t remember exams fondly at his time at Mahoutokoro.
“If you have any questions, come to me, otherwise – study, and I’m sure you’ll do well.” He gave them all an encouraging smile and then took his seat to supervise the lesson.
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Professor Nakamura hoped they would. He then shifted the subject. “I’d encourage you to spend the rest of your time studying, either here or at the library. Exams are coming up after all.” He gave them a smile that said he didn’t envy their position – Professor Nakamura didn’t remember exams fondly at his time at Mahoutokoro.
“If you have any questions, come to me, otherwise – study, and I’m sure you’ll do well.” He gave them all an encouraging smile and then took his seat to supervise the lesson.
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