Happy Singles Day to students in China! Today, the 11th of November (11/11) is the day when vendors offer huge discounts, and customers search for bargains. In the west, this day is known as 'Black Friday', although it doesn't take place until the last Friday in November. Sometimes, people like to make an impulse buy, some are shopaholics, and others just can't resist a good bargain. So whether you're shopping online, in a shopping mall, or just walking round your favourite department store, I wish you all a happy Singles Day.

Dear teachers. I have a question for you. The following gapped text appeared in an important exam in my student's country. The text is about a type of fried bread. I have included 3 possible answers (A, B and C). Which of these answers would you say is/are grammatically correct and which, if any, is/are wrong? Your answers are very much appreciated (I'm happy to provide the context to all those who reply). 'One online comment says, “Your mom’s or your aunt’s frybread can never be made by anyone else in the world.” Whatever the variety, most versions have a few things in common. The basic ingredients are flour, baking powder or soda, and salt, which are mixed together into a dough ball using water, milk or buttermilk. After letting it rise, the ball ……...... (divide) into pieces, rolled into discs and then fried until bubbly, golden and crispy.' A: would be divided B: is divided C: divides

I have a very practical question for both students and teachers. Nowadays, we spend a lot of time talking to people online. It's vital to have a good microphone headset or noise-cancelling microphone, so that both the student and teacher can be heard clearly, without any echoes or background noise. Do you have any recommendations on the best product to buy (or the worst ones to avoid)? Any suggestions you can give would be very much appreciated.