前幾天ptt上有人在尋問腦殘如何翻成英文，
隨手google了一下，
找到這樣的說法。
翻得很妙，
Your left brain has nothing right. 左腦沒半點東西是對的，
Your right brain has nothing left. 右腦空空如也。
罵人不帶髒字
XD
2009年3月31日 星期二
Studioclassroom_20090331
Globalization
Is globalization making the world better or worse?
Adam: You may be right in saying that these companies help create jobs, but this often happeds at the expense of the local industries. Besides, many countries are experiencing cultural genocide. Traditional values are nealy disappearing in some cultures. For example, in Bangalor, India, many young professionals are
more interested in American culture than thier own culture.
Beth: That may be one side effect, but it is a small price to pay for all of the benefits of more choices for consumers and investors. Globalization has really boosted the world economy.
Adam: I agree that globalization has led to economic growth, and ever higher employment and standard of living in many places. Unfortunately, this is not the case with every country.
Beth: Why not? Doesn't more trade mean a higher standard of living for everybody?
Adam: Maybe, but government regulations often can't keep up with the changes globalization makes. More trade may bring more jobs, but they may be low-paying or even dangerous. The movement of jobs from one country to another can even mean some workers will be unemployed.
Beth: While there are obviously a lot of problems with globalization, I'm still convinced it is effective, important and necessary.
at the expense of 以...為代價
expense n. 花費/損失/犧牲
eg: Jimmy is spending too much time playing video games at the expense of his studies.
eg: She got promoted at the expense of her family time.
eg: The factory maximized their productivity at the expense of quality.
side effect 副作用
eg: An upset stomach and a dry mouth are some of the sides effects of that cold medicine.
eg: The side effect of the treatment include nausea(噁心), dizziness(暈眩) and skin rash(皮膚疹).
eg: The establishment of the chemical factories might cause enviromental side effect.
standard of living n. 生活水準
eg: People in many northern European countries have to pay high taxes but enjoy a high
standard of living.
unemployed adj. -> It means you don't have a job. 失業的
unemployment n. 失業
un- 否定
eg: About 200 people have been unemployed since the only factory in his town closed.
eg: Geroge has been unemployed for over six month and he felt very frustrated with his situation.
eg: The unemployment rate decreased this month.
culture genocide n. -> culture is dying out 文化滅絕
genocide -> completely death
//== Grammer on the go ==//
You may be right in saying that these companies help create jobs,
but this often happeds at the expense of the local industries.
Sentence Pattern
You may be right in saying that..., but...
肯定別人觀點且表達出自己為什麼不苟同之處
//== Chat room ==//
beside prep. -> next to
besides 除了...之外/而且況且
而且況且
eg: I don't like the adress. Besides, it is too expensive.
eg: It's too late to go for a work and besides, it started to rain.
eg: I didn't go to John's party because I has to work late.
And besides, this party is usually boring.
eg: I don't want to go. Besides, I am too busy.
除了...之外
eg: Besides reading novels, I like to go to the movies.
Is globalization making the world better or worse?
Adam: You may be right in saying that these companies help create jobs, but this often happeds at the expense of the local industries. Besides, many countries are experiencing cultural genocide. Traditional values are nealy disappearing in some cultures. For example, in Bangalor, India, many young professionals are
more interested in American culture than thier own culture.
Beth: That may be one side effect, but it is a small price to pay for all of the benefits of more choices for consumers and investors. Globalization has really boosted the world economy.
Adam: I agree that globalization has led to economic growth, and ever higher employment and standard of living in many places. Unfortunately, this is not the case with every country.
Beth: Why not? Doesn't more trade mean a higher standard of living for everybody?
Adam: Maybe, but government regulations often can't keep up with the changes globalization makes. More trade may bring more jobs, but they may be low-paying or even dangerous. The movement of jobs from one country to another can even mean some workers will be unemployed.
Beth: While there are obviously a lot of problems with globalization, I'm still convinced it is effective, important and necessary.
at the expense of 以...為代價
expense n. 花費/損失/犧牲
eg: Jimmy is spending too much time playing video games at the expense of his studies.
eg: She got promoted at the expense of her family time.
eg: The factory maximized their productivity at the expense of quality.
side effect 副作用
eg: An upset stomach and a dry mouth are some of the sides effects of that cold medicine.
eg: The side effect of the treatment include nausea(噁心), dizziness(暈眩) and skin rash(皮膚疹).
eg: The establishment of the chemical factories might cause enviromental side effect.
standard of living n. 生活水準
eg: People in many northern European countries have to pay high taxes but enjoy a high
standard of living.
unemployed adj. -> It means you don't have a job. 失業的
unemployment n. 失業
un- 否定
eg: About 200 people have been unemployed since the only factory in his town closed.
eg: Geroge has been unemployed for over six month and he felt very frustrated with his situation.
eg: The unemployment rate decreased this month.
culture genocide n. -> culture is dying out 文化滅絕
genocide -> completely death
//== Grammer on the go ==//
You may be right in saying that these companies help create jobs,
but this often happeds at the expense of the local industries.
Sentence Pattern
You may be right in saying that..., but...
肯定別人觀點且表達出自己為什麼不苟同之處
//== Chat room ==//
beside prep. -> next to
besides 除了...之外/而且況且
而且況且
eg: I don't like the adress. Besides, it is too expensive.
eg: It's too late to go for a work and besides, it started to rain.
eg: I didn't go to John's party because I has to work late.
And besides, this party is usually boring.
eg: I don't want to go. Besides, I am too busy.
除了...之外
eg: Besides reading novels, I like to go to the movies.
2009年3月30日 星期一
Studioclassroom_20090330
Globalization
Is globalization making the world better or worse?
Globalization - the international spread of products, ideas and information - is bringing the world closer together. But globalization is not a new concept. For thousands of years, nations have roamed the earth in search of new markets and new source of raw material for their own industries.
Today, the world is becoming more and more integrated, so the speed at which globalization is occuring has increased. Since 1950, the volume of world trade has increased 27 times, and now it accounts for more than 20 percent of economic activities.
Is globalization good or bad? Not everyone agrees.
Conversation
Beth: Did you know that this coffee shop chain serves coffees from all over the world? By serving these products, they are giving destitue farmers access to new markets and thus raising their living standards. The shops are also giving us a wider range of products to choose them.
Adam: True, but globalization has its downsides too. There is concern about multinational companies mistreating their workers in developing countries as well as damaging the enviroment there.
Beth: Perhaps, but the presence of multinational companies in these countries does
provide investment opportunities and create jobs.
globalization n. 全球化
globe -> the earth
eg: The impact of globalization on the world is both widespread and complex.
roam v. 漫步
eg: The lost child roamed around the playground, looking for her mother and crying loudly.
eg: The bored youngsters roamed around the mall.
eg: The adventures roamed about the world looking for treasure.
destitue adj. -> poor 貧窮的
impoverished adj. 貧窮的
eg: Many people in India are destitue, so they have to beg in the streets in order to survive.
eg: These destitue families don't even have food to feed thier children.
eg: The hurricane left thousands of people destitue.
downside n. 缺點 -> negative effect
eg: One downside to driving a big car is the high cost of fuel.
eg: The downside of using emails to communicate is the lack of real personal interaction.
eg: The downside of living in the city is the high living expense.
downside <-> upside n.優點
multinational company n. 跨國企業
//== Chat room ==//
do come to the party -> for emphasis
John was supposed to come to dinner, but he never came.
-> John was supposed to come to dinner, but He never did come.
Do tell me.
He never did come.
Is globalization making the world better or worse?
Globalization - the international spread of products, ideas and information - is bringing the world closer together. But globalization is not a new concept. For thousands of years, nations have roamed the earth in search of new markets and new source of raw material for their own industries.
Today, the world is becoming more and more integrated, so the speed at which globalization is occuring has increased. Since 1950, the volume of world trade has increased 27 times, and now it accounts for more than 20 percent of economic activities.
Is globalization good or bad? Not everyone agrees.
Conversation
Beth: Did you know that this coffee shop chain serves coffees from all over the world? By serving these products, they are giving destitue farmers access to new markets and thus raising their living standards. The shops are also giving us a wider range of products to choose them.
Adam: True, but globalization has its downsides too. There is concern about multinational companies mistreating their workers in developing countries as well as damaging the enviroment there.
Beth: Perhaps, but the presence of multinational companies in these countries does
provide investment opportunities and create jobs.
globalization n. 全球化
globe -> the earth
eg: The impact of globalization on the world is both widespread and complex.
roam v. 漫步
eg: The lost child roamed around the playground, looking for her mother and crying loudly.
eg: The bored youngsters roamed around the mall.
eg: The adventures roamed about the world looking for treasure.
destitue adj. -> poor 貧窮的
impoverished adj. 貧窮的
eg: Many people in India are destitue, so they have to beg in the streets in order to survive.
eg: These destitue families don't even have food to feed thier children.
eg: The hurricane left thousands of people destitue.
downside n. 缺點 -> negative effect
eg: One downside to driving a big car is the high cost of fuel.
eg: The downside of using emails to communicate is the lack of real personal interaction.
eg: The downside of living in the city is the high living expense.
downside <-> upside n.優點
multinational company n. 跨國企業
//== Chat room ==//
do come to the party -> for emphasis
John was supposed to come to dinner, but he never came.
-> John was supposed to come to dinner, but He never did come.
Do tell me.
He never did come.
Yushan a frontrunner for natural wonders list
from Student Post
Yushan (Mt. Jade), a major natural landmark in Taiwan and the highest mountain in northeast Asia, presently ranks among the frontrunners to make a list of the world's seven natural wonders.
The Yushan National Park Administration nominated the mountain to represent Taiwan in a selection by people around the world via the Internet.
The worldwide polls are held by a foundation based in Switzerland to select seven world wonders in the categories of landscape, sea view, island, mountain, cave, forest, and lake on earth.
Yushan has defeated more than 1,000 nominated natural wonders to rank among the top 261 places on the overall list in the first round of voting.
A total of 77 natural wonders — 11 in each of the seven categories — will be picked out of the 261 places in the second round of balloting that will conclude on July 7.
The Web site for the worldwide voting is http://www.new7wonders.com/.
Officials at the Yushan National Park Administration said about 40,000 people scale Yushan every year and close to 20 percent or 8,000 mountain climbers are from abroad.
They said people should give their ballots to the more friendly and reachable mountains rather than the inaccessible ones, on which most people have no chance to set foot.
to rank (v.) 排名；名列
The movie ranked among the top ten for box office earnings that week.
to nominate (v.) 提名；推薦
The class nominated Violet to be the secretary of the student council.
poll (n.) 投票；民調
The bank sent out a poll in the mail asking how satisfied their customers were with online banking.
cave (n.) 山洞；洞穴
The campers went into a cave to take shelter from the storm, not knowing that a bear lived in it.
category (n.) 項目；類別
A biography and a fantasy novel should not be judged in the same category.
to scale (v.) 攀爬；攀登
A reward was offered to the first person who could scale the dangerous mountain.
inaccessible (adj.) 無法到達的；無法得到的
Because of the fallen rocks from the avalanche, the path had become inaccessible.
natural wonder 自然奇景
Mt. Everest is often considered a natural wonder of the world.
to give one's ballot to 投票給；票選
Tom decided to give his ballot to Obama.
to set foot 登上；站上
Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon.
Yushan (Mt. Jade), a major natural landmark in Taiwan and the highest mountain in northeast Asia, presently ranks among the frontrunners to make a list of the world's seven natural wonders.
The Yushan National Park Administration nominated the mountain to represent Taiwan in a selection by people around the world via the Internet.
The worldwide polls are held by a foundation based in Switzerland to select seven world wonders in the categories of landscape, sea view, island, mountain, cave, forest, and lake on earth.
Yushan has defeated more than 1,000 nominated natural wonders to rank among the top 261 places on the overall list in the first round of voting.
A total of 77 natural wonders — 11 in each of the seven categories — will be picked out of the 261 places in the second round of balloting that will conclude on July 7.
The Web site for the worldwide voting is http://www.new7wonders.com/.
Officials at the Yushan National Park Administration said about 40,000 people scale Yushan every year and close to 20 percent or 8,000 mountain climbers are from abroad.
They said people should give their ballots to the more friendly and reachable mountains rather than the inaccessible ones, on which most people have no chance to set foot.
to rank (v.) 排名；名列
The movie ranked among the top ten for box office earnings that week.
to nominate (v.) 提名；推薦
The class nominated Violet to be the secretary of the student council.
poll (n.) 投票；民調
The bank sent out a poll in the mail asking how satisfied their customers were with online banking.
cave (n.) 山洞；洞穴
The campers went into a cave to take shelter from the storm, not knowing that a bear lived in it.
category (n.) 項目；類別
A biography and a fantasy novel should not be judged in the same category.
to scale (v.) 攀爬；攀登
A reward was offered to the first person who could scale the dangerous mountain.
inaccessible (adj.) 無法到達的；無法得到的
Because of the fallen rocks from the avalanche, the path had become inaccessible.
natural wonder 自然奇景
Mt. Everest is often considered a natural wonder of the world.
to give one's ballot to 投票給；票選
Tom decided to give his ballot to Obama.
to set foot 登上；站上
Neil Armstrong was the first man to set foot on the moon.
2009年3月28日 星期六
Studioclassroom_20090328
The World's Best Train Trips
Southeast Asia: Eastern & Oriental Express
The luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express offers traveller glimpses of Southeast Asia's past and future. On the three-night journey from Bangkok to Singapore, the city skyline changes from rices fields and ater buffalo. Off train excursions include a boat ride on the beautiful Kwai Yai River. Before arriving in modern Singapore, the train stops in Penang, Malaysia.
There, passengers can explore colorful shops, elaborate temples and colonial churches.
Russia, Mongolia and China: Trans-Siberian Railway
The Trans-Siberian Railway stretches across nearly 10,000 km -- roughly one-third of the globe. The route from Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia, one of the most popular, takes six days.
On the way, travlers pass by Lake Baikal, the world's deepest freshwater lake. In the Gobi Desert, passengers see camels and yurts, circular Mongolian tents. Various restaurant cars -- Russian, Mongolian and Chinese -- are added to the train at different points in the journy.
As those vacations prove, train rides are'nt only about getting from place to place.
They are a journey of discovery!
oriental adj. 東方的國家的/東方人特有的 (用來形容事物用)
Orient n. 東方/東方國家
eastern adj. 東方的/東部的
-> when we talk about oriental, we are talking about parts of Asia,
-> something is oriental is referring to different things of the culture of Asia
-> not use this term to descibe people but to describe things
eg: Eastern Europe 東歐
eg: The store carries a large variety of oriental spices.
glimpse n. -> a short look
eg: Fans waited outside the hotel for hours just get a glimpse of the famous actor.
skyline n. 由建築物行成的天際線
-> the shape of the building of that city
eg: For a great view of the Chicago skyline take a boat ride on Lake Michigan.
eg: The skyline of Hong Kong is so beautiful and unique.
eg: You can get a clear view of the city's skyline from the top of the hill.
globe n.
the globe 地球/世界
global adj. 全球的
eg: In the 1800s, ships travled across the globe carrying people and goods.
eg: This band performed cocerts all around the globe.
eg: The recession(經濟蕭條) has become a global economic problem.
and needs our immediate attention.
various adj.
eg: I spent the afternoon in the library looking at various magazines.
colonial adj. 殖民時期的
trans -> across
yurts n.
->(遊牧地區用獸皮或毛毯所蓋的)圓頂帳篷蒙古包
-> Mongolian tents 蒙古包
//== Grammer on the go ==//
500-mile route = a route that is 500 miles long
27-hour trip
300-mile line
seven-hour journey
three-night journey
For using a norm to describe another norm,
there are numbers before the first norm.
There are some rules.
Rule #1: always connect the number with the first norm with a "-".
500-mile route
Rule #2: The first norm is usually in the singular form
27-hour trip (O)
27-hours trip (X)
Rule #3: The numbers is spelled out when it's smaller than 20
three-night journey
27-hour trip
//== Chat room ==//
regular plural forms 規則複數型
irregular plural forms 不規則複數型
eg:
one mouse/ two mice -> changed from German
one goose/ two geese
The same form in both singular and plural (單複數同型):
These norms don't have normal plural ending
because historically they have been thought as a group
not coutable individual animals.
They are collect norm.
eg:
one dear/ two dear
sheep/ two sheep
one moose/ two molsoe/
one swine/ two swine
buffalo / two buffalo
當表示不同種類時，才會寫成buffaloes
20 fishes 二十種魚
twelve fish 十二隻魚
//== related link ==//
http://www.trans-siberia.com/
http://www.expresstorussia.com/russian_train_tickets.html
Southeast Asia: Eastern & Oriental Express
The luxurious Eastern & Oriental Express offers traveller glimpses of Southeast Asia's past and future. On the three-night journey from Bangkok to Singapore, the city skyline changes from rices fields and ater buffalo. Off train excursions include a boat ride on the beautiful Kwai Yai River. Before arriving in modern Singapore, the train stops in Penang, Malaysia.
There, passengers can explore colorful shops, elaborate temples and colonial churches.
Russia, Mongolia and China: Trans-Siberian Railway
The Trans-Siberian Railway stretches across nearly 10,000 km -- roughly one-third of the globe. The route from Moscow to Beijing via Mongolia, one of the most popular, takes six days.
On the way, travlers pass by Lake Baikal, the world's deepest freshwater lake. In the Gobi Desert, passengers see camels and yurts, circular Mongolian tents. Various restaurant cars -- Russian, Mongolian and Chinese -- are added to the train at different points in the journy.
As those vacations prove, train rides are'nt only about getting from place to place.
They are a journey of discovery!
oriental adj. 東方的國家的/東方人特有的 (用來形容事物用)
Orient n. 東方/東方國家
eastern adj. 東方的/東部的
-> when we talk about oriental, we are talking about parts of Asia,
-> something is oriental is referring to different things of the culture of Asia
-> not use this term to descibe people but to describe things
eg: Eastern Europe 東歐
eg: The store carries a large variety of oriental spices.
glimpse n. -> a short look
eg: Fans waited outside the hotel for hours just get a glimpse of the famous actor.
skyline n. 由建築物行成的天際線
-> the shape of the building of that city
eg: For a great view of the Chicago skyline take a boat ride on Lake Michigan.
eg: The skyline of Hong Kong is so beautiful and unique.
eg: You can get a clear view of the city's skyline from the top of the hill.
globe n.
the globe 地球/世界
global adj. 全球的
eg: In the 1800s, ships travled across the globe carrying people and goods.
eg: This band performed cocerts all around the globe.
eg: The recession(經濟蕭條) has become a global economic problem.
and needs our immediate attention.
various adj.
eg: I spent the afternoon in the library looking at various magazines.
colonial adj. 殖民時期的
trans -> across
yurts n.
->(遊牧地區用獸皮或毛毯所蓋的)圓頂帳篷蒙古包
-> Mongolian tents 蒙古包
//== Grammer on the go ==//
500-mile route = a route that is 500 miles long
27-hour trip
300-mile line
seven-hour journey
three-night journey
For using a norm to describe another norm,
there are numbers before the first norm.
There are some rules.
Rule #1: always connect the number with the first norm with a "-".
500-mile route
Rule #2: The first norm is usually in the singular form
27-hour trip (O)
27-hours trip (X)
Rule #3: The numbers is spelled out when it's smaller than 20
three-night journey
27-hour trip
//== Chat room ==//
regular plural forms 規則複數型
irregular plural forms 不規則複數型
eg:
one mouse/ two mice -> changed from German
one goose/ two geese
The same form in both singular and plural (單複數同型):
These norms don't have normal plural ending
because historically they have been thought as a group
not coutable individual animals.
They are collect norm.
eg:
one dear/ two dear
sheep/ two sheep
one moose/ two molsoe/
one swine/ two swine
buffalo / two buffalo
當表示不同種類時，才會寫成buffaloes
20 fishes 二十種魚
twelve fish 十二隻魚
//== related link ==//
http://www.trans-siberia.com/
http://www.expresstorussia.com/russian_train_tickets.html
2009年3月27日 星期五
Studioclassroom_20090327
The World's Best Train Trips
Get on board to see the world by train
South Africa: The Blue Train
On the Blue Train, tourist can experience the wild beauty of the South African landscape in comfort. Passengers enjoy fine linens, heated bathroom floors and personal butlers. This luxurious train travels between Pretoria and Cape Town.
During the 27-hour trip, passengers view vineyards. sunflower farms and ostrich-filled Karoo Desert. Off-train excursions include a stop in Kimberley,
a historical diamond-rush town. Another excursion -- to the charming village of Matjiesfontein -- reminds visitors of 19th-century London.
Norway: Bergen Line
The journey over the roof of Norway on the Bergen Line connects Bergen and Oslo.
This 300-mile line is northern Europe's highest railroad. The seven-hour journey gives tourist breathtaking view of snow-capped mountain, glacier and fjords.
Passengers can get off at ski resorts or charming mountain villages along the route.
The train climbs steep hills, takes sharp turns, and passes through a winding mountain tunnel. It also battles freezing temperatures, icy winds and snow.
But skilled workers and high-tech equipment keep it moving smoothly.
landscape n. 風景/地形/陸上的景觀/風景畫
eg: Forests and hills cover the landscape of this country.
eg: The barren(荒蕪的) landscape dominates this area.
eg: The beautiful landscape attracts many photographers.
eg: This oil-painting landscape by Monet is priceless.
butler n. 男管家
eg: This rich family has a butler who is in charge of serving food.
journey n. 旅行
eg: This summer I'm going to take a bicycle journey across the country.
steep adj. 陡峭的/險峻的/過高的/不合理的
eg: Be careful on your hike. The side of this mountain is quite steep!
eg: The mountain is a great challenge for most mountaineers.
eg: This castle is located on a steep hillside.
eg: The steep(過高的) rise in the price of oil affected the economy.
resort n. 渡假中心/渡假勝地 (s發z的音)
eg: This resort is famous for its spa center.
eg: Napa Valley(那帕谷) is now a popular summer resort in the States.
ostrich n.駝鳥
fjord n.峽灣
//== Chat room ==//
It battles freezing temparatures.
figurative language 比喻的/抽象的
literal 照字面上的/逐字逐句的
literal <-> figurative
eg: We were in the same boat.
literal -> 我們在同一條船上
figurative -> 我們楚於同一個處境
eg: Facing the exam puts me and John in the same boat. (figurative)
eg: John and I are fishing in the same boat. (literal)
Get on board to see the world by train
South Africa: The Blue Train
On the Blue Train, tourist can experience the wild beauty of the South African landscape in comfort. Passengers enjoy fine linens, heated bathroom floors and personal butlers. This luxurious train travels between Pretoria and Cape Town.
During the 27-hour trip, passengers view vineyards. sunflower farms and ostrich-filled Karoo Desert. Off-train excursions include a stop in Kimberley,
a historical diamond-rush town. Another excursion -- to the charming village of Matjiesfontein -- reminds visitors of 19th-century London.
Norway: Bergen Line
The journey over the roof of Norway on the Bergen Line connects Bergen and Oslo.
This 300-mile line is northern Europe's highest railroad. The seven-hour journey gives tourist breathtaking view of snow-capped mountain, glacier and fjords.
Passengers can get off at ski resorts or charming mountain villages along the route.
The train climbs steep hills, takes sharp turns, and passes through a winding mountain tunnel. It also battles freezing temperatures, icy winds and snow.
But skilled workers and high-tech equipment keep it moving smoothly.
landscape n. 風景/地形/陸上的景觀/風景畫
eg: Forests and hills cover the landscape of this country.
eg: The barren(荒蕪的) landscape dominates this area.
eg: The beautiful landscape attracts many photographers.
eg: This oil-painting landscape by Monet is priceless.
butler n. 男管家
eg: This rich family has a butler who is in charge of serving food.
journey n. 旅行
eg: This summer I'm going to take a bicycle journey across the country.
steep adj. 陡峭的/險峻的/過高的/不合理的
eg: Be careful on your hike. The side of this mountain is quite steep!
eg: The mountain is a great challenge for most mountaineers.
eg: This castle is located on a steep hillside.
eg: The steep(過高的) rise in the price of oil affected the economy.
resort n. 渡假中心/渡假勝地 (s發z的音)
eg: This resort is famous for its spa center.
eg: Napa Valley(那帕谷) is now a popular summer resort in the States.
ostrich n.駝鳥
fjord n.峽灣
//== Chat room ==//
It battles freezing temparatures.
figurative language 比喻的/抽象的
literal 照字面上的/逐字逐句的
literal <-> figurative
eg: We were in the same boat.
literal -> 我們在同一條船上
figurative -> 我們楚於同一個處境
eg: Facing the exam puts me and John in the same boat. (figurative)
eg: John and I are fishing in the same boat. (literal)
2009年3月26日 星期四
Studioclassroom_20090326
The World's best train trips
Get on board to see the world by train
"There isn't a train I wouldn't take, no matter where it's going." The poet who wrote these words knew the joy and excitement of train rides. Train travel allows passengers access to sights that are often missed when traveling by plane or car.
In addition to amazing scenery, luxurious compartments and fine dining make these train rides unforgettable experiences.
Alaska, United States: Denali Star Train
Alaska, the largest U.S. state, covers 591,004 square miles of beautiful terrain. The Denali Star Train offers a convenient - and comfortable - way to see some of that beauty.
On the nearly 500-mile route, passengers view mountains,
forests and tundra through large wraparound windows. Guests can look up and enjoy flying eagles and snowy mountains. While enjoying the sights, passengers dine on local dished like Alaskan salmon and reindeer sausage. Along the way, destinations like Denali National Park lure tourists off the train. The park is home to Mt. McKinley and wild animals such as grizzly bears and wolves.
access Un.
eg: Before the bridge provided access to the island, people could only get there by boat.
eg: The access to this remote village is quite difficult. You can only reach it by plane.
access v. 電腦系統存取
eg: Only authorized persons can have access to the data.
luxurious adj. 奢華的
-> expensive
eg: This hotel is known for its luxurious rooms, fine restaurants and good service.
wraparound adj. 周圍是弧形的/整片包護全身的/全景視野的
wrap around 圍繞起來
eg: You can walk all the way around this house on its wraparound balcony.
eg: While cycling, he wore a pair of wraparound glasses(全罩式眼鏡) to protect his eyes.
eg: a wraparound skirt 整片包護式的裙子
sausage n. 香腸
eg: My favorite kind of sausage is beef sausage from Germany.
salmon Un. 鮭魚肉/(l不發音)
salmon n. 鮭魚(複數字尾不加s)
eg: Mon ordered smoked salmon(煙燻鮭魚) as the appetizer(前菜).
eg: Frank caught a lot of salmon on his recent fishing trip.
terrain
-> land
tundra n. 凍土
-> a piece of land in an area that is very cold
//== Chat room ==//
local dishes <-> foreign dishes
ethnic food/dishes 異國料理
ethnic fashion/music/art
fusion cuisine 有創意的將兩國料理混合成新的料理多元化無國界美食
-> food that is combination more than one ethnic original style
eg: Tex-Mex food -> Texas & Mexican
continental breakfast 歐式早餐(比美式早餐份料少)
= European style breakfast
-> here continental describes anything dealing with Europe/European culture
Get on board to see the world by train
"There isn't a train I wouldn't take, no matter where it's going." The poet who wrote these words knew the joy and excitement of train rides. Train travel allows passengers access to sights that are often missed when traveling by plane or car.
In addition to amazing scenery, luxurious compartments and fine dining make these train rides unforgettable experiences.
Alaska, United States: Denali Star Train
Alaska, the largest U.S. state, covers 591,004 square miles of beautiful terrain. The Denali Star Train offers a convenient - and comfortable - way to see some of that beauty.
On the nearly 500-mile route, passengers view mountains,
forests and tundra through large wraparound windows. Guests can look up and enjoy flying eagles and snowy mountains. While enjoying the sights, passengers dine on local dished like Alaskan salmon and reindeer sausage. Along the way, destinations like Denali National Park lure tourists off the train. The park is home to Mt. McKinley and wild animals such as grizzly bears and wolves.
access Un.
eg: Before the bridge provided access to the island, people could only get there by boat.
eg: The access to this remote village is quite difficult. You can only reach it by plane.
access v. 電腦系統存取
eg: Only authorized persons can have access to the data.
luxurious adj. 奢華的
-> expensive
eg: This hotel is known for its luxurious rooms, fine restaurants and good service.
wraparound adj. 周圍是弧形的/整片包護全身的/全景視野的
wrap around 圍繞起來
eg: You can walk all the way around this house on its wraparound balcony.
eg: While cycling, he wore a pair of wraparound glasses(全罩式眼鏡) to protect his eyes.
eg: a wraparound skirt 整片包護式的裙子
sausage n. 香腸
eg: My favorite kind of sausage is beef sausage from Germany.
salmon Un. 鮭魚肉/(l不發音)
salmon n. 鮭魚(複數字尾不加s)
eg: Mon ordered smoked salmon(煙燻鮭魚) as the appetizer(前菜).
eg: Frank caught a lot of salmon on his recent fishing trip.
terrain
-> land
tundra n. 凍土
-> a piece of land in an area that is very cold
//== Chat room ==//
local dishes <-> foreign dishes
ethnic food/dishes 異國料理
ethnic fashion/music/art
fusion cuisine 有創意的將兩國料理混合成新的料理多元化無國界美食
-> food that is combination more than one ethnic original style
eg: Tex-Mex food -> Texas & Mexican
continental breakfast 歐式早餐(比美式早餐份料少)
= European style breakfast
-> here continental describes anything dealing with Europe/European culture
2009年3月25日 星期三
Studioclassroom_20090325
SolesUnited Recycles Crocs Shoes to Benefit Millions
Needy people worldwide receive their first pair of shoes
Crocs -- almost everybody sports these popular shoes nowadays, but what can be done with them once they wear out? SolesUnited has an answer. This recycled footwear program, which is the first of its kind, turns worn-out crocs into brand-new footwear that is donated to needy people around the world. Crocs, Inc., which lauched SolesUnited on January 31, 2008, set a goal of donating 2 million pairs of new crocs to people in impoverished regions the first year.
How does this program work?
In the USA, consumers drop off their worn ot crocs at particpating retail stores
or mail them directly to collection centers. The donated crocs are then cleaned, ground up and manufactured into new recycled shoes. The new SolesUnited shoes are distributed internationally to needy people with the support of shipping and charity partners.
Ron Synder, CEO of Crocs, Inc., explained,
"Many people are unaware of the importance and the need for quilty footwear around the world. More than 1 billion people, or one in six people around the world,
live on less than US$1 a day according to the World Bank Group; through SolesUnited program, we can help these individuals."
Many people receive their first pair of shoes through the SolesUnited program.
brand-new adj. 全新的/嶄新的
eg: Andrea saved her money and bought a brand-new car.
eg: She wore a brand-new suit to her first day of work.
eg: The couple bought a brand-new house after saving up for years.
eg: She considers this new job a brand-new start to life.
impoverished adj. 貧窮的
-> people are poor enough that they need others' help
eg: Jim took medical supplies to an impoverished village in Africa.
eg: Most of the children of this impoverished area suffer from malnutrition.
eg: The church provides food for the impoverish families in the city.
unaware adj. 沒有察覺的
eg: When Joe stopped to rest on his hike, he was unaware of the bear watching him.
eg: The security guards were unaware that the thief already broke in.
eg: I was unaware of the risks of starting a new business.
sole n. -> the buttom of the shoes 鞋底
wear out -> get too old to wear.
//== Chat room ==//
Everybody sports these popular shoes nowadays.
sport v. 炫耀
-> show off
eg: sport your favorite hat
eg: sport a mustache(小鬍子)
taxi v. 搭計程車/在跑道上行駛
-> to take a taxi
-> to mave slowly on the ground before taking off or landing
eg: Do you taxi here?
//== Grammer on the go ==//
More than 1 billion people, or one in six people around the world,
live on less than US$1 a day according to the World Bank Group;
through SolesUnited program, we can help these individuals.
semicolon(分號;)
-> to connect two independent sentences to show how their meaning is closly connected
eg: I'm starving; let's go get lunch!
eg: The intern didn't know how to answer the phone; everyone else had already left the office.
Needy people worldwide receive their first pair of shoes
Crocs -- almost everybody sports these popular shoes nowadays, but what can be done with them once they wear out? SolesUnited has an answer. This recycled footwear program, which is the first of its kind, turns worn-out crocs into brand-new footwear that is donated to needy people around the world. Crocs, Inc., which lauched SolesUnited on January 31, 2008, set a goal of donating 2 million pairs of new crocs to people in impoverished regions the first year.
How does this program work?
In the USA, consumers drop off their worn ot crocs at particpating retail stores
or mail them directly to collection centers. The donated crocs are then cleaned, ground up and manufactured into new recycled shoes. The new SolesUnited shoes are distributed internationally to needy people with the support of shipping and charity partners.
Ron Synder, CEO of Crocs, Inc., explained,
"Many people are unaware of the importance and the need for quilty footwear around the world. More than 1 billion people, or one in six people around the world,
live on less than US$1 a day according to the World Bank Group; through SolesUnited program, we can help these individuals."
Many people receive their first pair of shoes through the SolesUnited program.
brand-new adj. 全新的/嶄新的
eg: Andrea saved her money and bought a brand-new car.
eg: She wore a brand-new suit to her first day of work.
eg: The couple bought a brand-new house after saving up for years.
eg: She considers this new job a brand-new start to life.
impoverished adj. 貧窮的
-> people are poor enough that they need others' help
eg: Jim took medical supplies to an impoverished village in Africa.
eg: Most of the children of this impoverished area suffer from malnutrition.
eg: The church provides food for the impoverish families in the city.
unaware adj. 沒有察覺的
eg: When Joe stopped to rest on his hike, he was unaware of the bear watching him.
eg: The security guards were unaware that the thief already broke in.
eg: I was unaware of the risks of starting a new business.
sole n. -> the buttom of the shoes 鞋底
wear out -> get too old to wear.
//== Chat room ==//
Everybody sports these popular shoes nowadays.
sport v. 炫耀
-> show off
eg: sport your favorite hat
eg: sport a mustache(小鬍子)
taxi v. 搭計程車/在跑道上行駛
-> to take a taxi
-> to mave slowly on the ground before taking off or landing
eg: Do you taxi here?
//== Grammer on the go ==//
More than 1 billion people, or one in six people around the world,
live on less than US$1 a day according to the World Bank Group;
through SolesUnited program, we can help these individuals.
semicolon(分號;)
-> to connect two independent sentences to show how their meaning is closly connected
eg: I'm starving; let's go get lunch!
eg: The intern didn't know how to answer the phone; everyone else had already left the office.
2009年3月24日 星期二
Studioclassroom_20090324
Webster's Web
"Just a bit more", Webster grinned.
"Once you're here, you'll probably find it hard to pull yourself away.
Hee, hee, hee. Come and join me," he added.
"We can be playmates. We can play music. We can talk and share stories too.
And then, after that ... well, after that we'll just play it by ear," the spider chuckled.
"Well, all right," the fly buzzed as he came closer.
"After all, I'm just dying to get a closer look," he said, landing on the web.
"Dying is right!" laughed Webster, making a play on words. "You foolish fly!"
Suddenly the helpless fly realized he had been playing the fool.
He struggled to free himself from the web, but he could not.
In a short time, he was all played out.
"You lying spider," he cried.
"Why did you play a trick on me?"
"I'm a hungry spider," he explained.
"Don't expect me to play fair.
Spiders never play by the rules, especially when they're hungry."
"Won't you please let me go?" begged the fly.
But the spider only laughed harder.
"Never," he cried. "I always play for keeps."
Looking forward to a tasty snack.
Webster danced with excitement.
His dancing caused the web to tear, but Webster was jumping around too much to notice.
Suddently, the web fell, taking the surprised spider with it to the ground.
Meanwhile, the fortunate little fly broke free and buzzed off -- wounded, but wiser.
dying to
eg: I'm dying to get that singer's latest album.
die to do something 及想要去做某事(常用現在進行式)
eg: I'm so tired. I'm dying to get some sleep now.
eg: All of Sandred's girlfriends are dying to here every detail of her date.
fortunate adj.
eg: I'm very fortunate. I have a great family and a good job.
play it by ear 見機行事
eg: If the interviewer asked you something you aren't prepare to answer. Just play it by ear.
eg: I really don't know what will happen in our trip. I guess we'll have to play it by ear.
play a trick on someone 耍某人/對某人開玩笑
eg: The real-estate agent(房地產仲介) played a trick on us and we bought a house for an unreasonable price.
eg: We played a trick on our teacher by hiding under our desks.
pull yourself away ->
so good to pull myself away
so interested in the stories, I don't want to get away from it.
play the fool -> the fly was a fool and he didn't realize.
play fair -> play by the rules of the game
play for keeps -> play in order to keep what he wins
played out -> out of energy, tired
eg: After keeping playing basketball for hours, I'm all played out.
chuckle v. 竊笑
//== Chat room ==//
tear -> pull something apart
eg: tear papers/magzines
tear up -> tear more than once 撕得粉碎
tear up the contract -> cancel the contract 廢除合約
tear into a person -> criticize a person strongly and angryly. 嚴厲批評
eg: Ben's father tore into him for getting bad grades.
tear into something -> do it quickly with a lot of energy 積極奮勇地做一件事/迫不及待
eg: If you are very hungry, you might tear into your dinner.
eg: If you are a hard worker, you mihgt tear into your work
eg: tear into work/dinner
"Just a bit more", Webster grinned.
"Once you're here, you'll probably find it hard to pull yourself away.
Hee, hee, hee. Come and join me," he added.
"We can be playmates. We can play music. We can talk and share stories too.
And then, after that ... well, after that we'll just play it by ear," the spider chuckled.
"Well, all right," the fly buzzed as he came closer.
"After all, I'm just dying to get a closer look," he said, landing on the web.
"Dying is right!" laughed Webster, making a play on words. "You foolish fly!"
Suddenly the helpless fly realized he had been playing the fool.
He struggled to free himself from the web, but he could not.
In a short time, he was all played out.
"You lying spider," he cried.
"Why did you play a trick on me?"
"I'm a hungry spider," he explained.
"Don't expect me to play fair.
Spiders never play by the rules, especially when they're hungry."
"Won't you please let me go?" begged the fly.
But the spider only laughed harder.
"Never," he cried. "I always play for keeps."
Looking forward to a tasty snack.
Webster danced with excitement.
His dancing caused the web to tear, but Webster was jumping around too much to notice.
Suddently, the web fell, taking the surprised spider with it to the ground.
Meanwhile, the fortunate little fly broke free and buzzed off -- wounded, but wiser.
dying to
eg: I'm dying to get that singer's latest album.
die to do something 及想要去做某事(常用現在進行式)
eg: I'm so tired. I'm dying to get some sleep now.
eg: All of Sandred's girlfriends are dying to here every detail of her date.
fortunate adj.
eg: I'm very fortunate. I have a great family and a good job.
play it by ear 見機行事
eg: If the interviewer asked you something you aren't prepare to answer. Just play it by ear.
eg: I really don't know what will happen in our trip. I guess we'll have to play it by ear.
play a trick on someone 耍某人/對某人開玩笑
eg: The real-estate agent(房地產仲介) played a trick on us and we bought a house for an unreasonable price.
eg: We played a trick on our teacher by hiding under our desks.
pull yourself away ->
so good to pull myself away
so interested in the stories, I don't want to get away from it.
play the fool -> the fly was a fool and he didn't realize.
play fair -> play by the rules of the game
play for keeps -> play in order to keep what he wins
played out -> out of energy, tired
eg: After keeping playing basketball for hours, I'm all played out.
chuckle v. 竊笑
//== Chat room ==//
tear -> pull something apart
eg: tear papers/magzines
tear up -> tear more than once 撕得粉碎
tear up the contract -> cancel the contract 廢除合約
tear into a person -> criticize a person strongly and angryly. 嚴厲批評
eg: Ben's father tore into him for getting bad grades.
tear into something -> do it quickly with a lot of energy 積極奮勇地做一件事/迫不及待
eg: If you are very hungry, you might tear into your dinner.
eg: If you are a hard worker, you mihgt tear into your work
eg: tear into work/dinner
2009年3月23日 星期一
Studioclassroom_20090323
Webster's Web
A sticky situation
Webster the spider was busy mending his web, "I'm so hungry," he thought.
"If I don't get this web mended soon, I think I'll starve! Hey, what's this?"
he wondered as he spied a fly buzzing overhead.
"Hmm," he smiled to himself. "Breakfast is served!"
"Hello, little fly," he grinned.
"Come a little closer, won't you?
We can play together in my web if you like."
"But I don't know you," the little fly said.
"And I always play it safe. I never talk to strangers."
The spider played along.
"Good for you. Talking to strangers can be dangerous.
In fact, "Webster explained, "it's like playing with fire.
But, as for me, why, I wouldn't hurt a fly!"
"Well, you do seem friendly," admitted the fly.
"But I shouldn't be playing around the spider webs.
After all, I might get stuck."
"Aw, that's silly." Webster said, playing it cool.
"Just look at me. I can run and bounce and jump.
You don't see me getting stuck, do you?
This web is wonderful. It's fun.
And very safe, "the spider winked.
"You're not playing games with me, are you? Is it really saft?" asked the shy fly.
"Of course," the spider smiled.
"And look, see how it sparkles in the morning light? Isn't it beautiful?"
"Yes, it is," the little fly agreed.
"It sparkles like diamonds."
"Yes, and the closer you get, the prettier it becomes," the spider promised.
"Now, come a little closer and you'll see."
The little fly buzzed closer and closer, playing right into the spider's hands.
sticky situation -> painful/difficult situation
sparkle v.
eg: The beautiful diamonds sparkled in the sunlight.
mend -> fix/repair
starve -> died of hunger
spy on you -> carefully watching you and you don't know it
buzz n. -> the sound that the fly makes 嗡嗡叫
play it safe -> he usually does thing safely/carefully.
play with fire -> doing somthing that is very dangerous
play around ->
play it cool -> acting very cold and relax
wink v. 眨眼示意
eg: Mother winked at Laura as a sign for her to keep silent.
bounce v. 彈起來/跳起來
eg: Childern love to bounce up and down on the sofa.
eg: The kids are bouncing on the mattress(床墊).
eg: He watched the toy as it bounced down the stairs.
eg: He made a shot but the ball bounced off the basket.
play into one's hands 落入某人的圈套
(the fly was doing the exactly what the spider wanted him to do)
eg: If parents allow their childern to misbehave, they're just playing into their hands.
play along 假裝配合/假裝與某人合作
eg: The hostages had to played along with the kidnappers to survive.
eg: Jason is not a respectable supervisor. Many of his team members are just playing along with him.
//== Chat room ==//
spy v. 當間諜/暗中監視
(observe someone/ work secrectly to gain information)
spy vt. catch sight of 看到/發現
eg: Rachel spied a beautiful bluebird sitting in the nearby tree.
eg: He spied a panda in the mountains.
peer v. look searchly/carefully 掃描
eg: The boy little peer over the top fence to see what his neighbors were doing.
peer v. diffuculty in seeing 看得很困難
eg: Ken peered in the darkness.
gaze v. looking something for a long time 目不轉睛的注視
eg: Hellen gazed the night sky.
glance v. take a quick look 匆匆一瞥
eg: I glanced my note before the class started.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
You don't see me getting stuck, do you?
Sentence Pattern:
You don't see me ..., do you?
1. The speaker already is very sure of the answers.
2. Used in the arguement or just be defensive
3. Used in informal conversation
eg: You don't see me whine whenever I get sick, do you?
eg: You don't see me complaining, do you?
A sticky situation
Webster the spider was busy mending his web, "I'm so hungry," he thought.
"If I don't get this web mended soon, I think I'll starve! Hey, what's this?"
he wondered as he spied a fly buzzing overhead.
"Hmm," he smiled to himself. "Breakfast is served!"
"Hello, little fly," he grinned.
"Come a little closer, won't you?
We can play together in my web if you like."
"But I don't know you," the little fly said.
"And I always play it safe. I never talk to strangers."
The spider played along.
"Good for you. Talking to strangers can be dangerous.
In fact, "Webster explained, "it's like playing with fire.
But, as for me, why, I wouldn't hurt a fly!"
"Well, you do seem friendly," admitted the fly.
"But I shouldn't be playing around the spider webs.
After all, I might get stuck."
"Aw, that's silly." Webster said, playing it cool.
"Just look at me. I can run and bounce and jump.
You don't see me getting stuck, do you?
This web is wonderful. It's fun.
And very safe, "the spider winked.
"You're not playing games with me, are you? Is it really saft?" asked the shy fly.
"Of course," the spider smiled.
"And look, see how it sparkles in the morning light? Isn't it beautiful?"
"Yes, it is," the little fly agreed.
"It sparkles like diamonds."
"Yes, and the closer you get, the prettier it becomes," the spider promised.
"Now, come a little closer and you'll see."
The little fly buzzed closer and closer, playing right into the spider's hands.
sticky situation -> painful/difficult situation
sparkle v.
eg: The beautiful diamonds sparkled in the sunlight.
mend -> fix/repair
starve -> died of hunger
spy on you -> carefully watching you and you don't know it
buzz n. -> the sound that the fly makes 嗡嗡叫
play it safe -> he usually does thing safely/carefully.
play with fire -> doing somthing that is very dangerous
play around ->
play it cool -> acting very cold and relax
wink v. 眨眼示意
eg: Mother winked at Laura as a sign for her to keep silent.
bounce v. 彈起來/跳起來
eg: Childern love to bounce up and down on the sofa.
eg: The kids are bouncing on the mattress(床墊).
eg: He watched the toy as it bounced down the stairs.
eg: He made a shot but the ball bounced off the basket.
play into one's hands 落入某人的圈套
(the fly was doing the exactly what the spider wanted him to do)
eg: If parents allow their childern to misbehave, they're just playing into their hands.
play along 假裝配合/假裝與某人合作
eg: The hostages had to played along with the kidnappers to survive.
eg: Jason is not a respectable supervisor. Many of his team members are just playing along with him.
//== Chat room ==//
spy v. 當間諜/暗中監視
(observe someone/ work secrectly to gain information)
spy vt. catch sight of 看到/發現
eg: Rachel spied a beautiful bluebird sitting in the nearby tree.
eg: He spied a panda in the mountains.
peer v. look searchly/carefully 掃描
eg: The boy little peer over the top fence to see what his neighbors were doing.
peer v. diffuculty in seeing 看得很困難
eg: Ken peered in the darkness.
gaze v. looking something for a long time 目不轉睛的注視
eg: Hellen gazed the night sky.
glance v. take a quick look 匆匆一瞥
eg: I glanced my note before the class started.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
You don't see me getting stuck, do you?
Sentence Pattern:
You don't see me ..., do you?
1. The speaker already is very sure of the answers.
2. Used in the arguement or just be defensive
3. Used in informal conversation
eg: You don't see me whine whenever I get sick, do you?
eg: You don't see me complaining, do you?
2009年3月21日 星期六
Studioclassroom_20090321
Get a Good Night's Sleep
The secret to better health might be found in sleep
Did you get a good night's sleep last night? If you answered "No," you might be at risk for a number of problems.
A healthy heart
Studies show that if you sleep seven to nine hours a night, your heart stays healthier. While you're asleep, your blood pressure normally drops 10 to 20 percent,
giving your heart a rest. Less sleep may lead to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease.
A healthy weight
Your ability to maintain a healthy wight is also affected by too little sleep. A lack of sleep prevents two hunger-related hormones in the body from working properly.
A healthy brain
A German study found that well-rested volunteers performed problem-solving tasks three times better than sleep-deprived volunteers.
Follow these tips for a better night's sleep:
Avoid caffeine after 2:00 p.m.
Establish a regular bedtime.
Make your bedroom as dark as possible at night.
Keep noise to a minimum.
Take a warm bath before bed.
Listen to calming music for 45 minutes before bed.
Keep your work and your computer out of your bedroom.
Starting tonight, why not sleep your way to a healthier you?
normally adv. -> unusually
eg: Larry normally goes to bed early, but he stayed up late last night to study.
affected pp. -> influence 影響
effect n. -> result of something
eg: Your final grade will be affected by how well you participated in class.
eg: Childern-self is strongly affected by their parents' relationship.
eg: The economy will be severly affected if the goverment decide to raise taxes.
properly adv. 適當地/得體地
proper adj.
eg: Dad took our car to the repair shop because it's not running properly.
eg: The computer system wasn't working properly so some of our data got lost.
eg: She went to a charm school(禮儀學校) to learn how to act properly.
minimum n. -> the least of possible, the least degree 最低限度/最小值
maximum n. 最大限度/最大值
eg: The minimum you can spend at that restaurant is $10.00.
eg: The minimum amount to open an account here is $100,000.
eg: Our goal is to reach maximum productivity.
hormone n. a special chemical that help keep your body work properly 赫爾蒙
deprived -> you don't have what you need. 被剝奪的
//== Grammer on the go ==//
... why not sleep your way to a healthier you?
(In today's article : The shorter way of saying the same thing)
why dont' you sleep your way to a healthier you? -> want to make a suggestion
why don't + subject + verb -> It's used when the subject includes the speaker
eg: Why don't we go watch a movie tonight?
eg: Why don't we schedule another appoinment?
Why not + verb -> It's used when you understood the subject
eg: Why not just order a pizza for dinner?
eg: Why not pay with your credit card?
//== Chat room ==//
bedtime -> It's time you go to bed. 就寢上床的時間
a bedtime 父母親在預備讓寶寶上床睡覺時間固定的程序(可能說故事或是說nursery rhyme)
nursery 育嬰房
nursery rhyme 童謠/兒歌
eg:
Mary had a little lamb
Ring around the Rosies
lullaby -> a type of nursery rhyme 搖籃曲
lull- 平息/使安靜
Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder where your are?
The secret to better health might be found in sleep
Did you get a good night's sleep last night? If you answered "No," you might be at risk for a number of problems.
A healthy heart
Studies show that if you sleep seven to nine hours a night, your heart stays healthier. While you're asleep, your blood pressure normally drops 10 to 20 percent,
giving your heart a rest. Less sleep may lead to high blood pressure and an increased risk of heart disease.
A healthy weight
Your ability to maintain a healthy wight is also affected by too little sleep. A lack of sleep prevents two hunger-related hormones in the body from working properly.
A healthy brain
A German study found that well-rested volunteers performed problem-solving tasks three times better than sleep-deprived volunteers.
Follow these tips for a better night's sleep:
Avoid caffeine after 2:00 p.m.
Establish a regular bedtime.
Make your bedroom as dark as possible at night.
Keep noise to a minimum.
Take a warm bath before bed.
Listen to calming music for 45 minutes before bed.
Keep your work and your computer out of your bedroom.
Starting tonight, why not sleep your way to a healthier you?
normally adv. -> unusually
eg: Larry normally goes to bed early, but he stayed up late last night to study.
affected pp. -> influence 影響
effect n. -> result of something
eg: Your final grade will be affected by how well you participated in class.
eg: Childern-self is strongly affected by their parents' relationship.
eg: The economy will be severly affected if the goverment decide to raise taxes.
properly adv. 適當地/得體地
proper adj.
eg: Dad took our car to the repair shop because it's not running properly.
eg: The computer system wasn't working properly so some of our data got lost.
eg: She went to a charm school(禮儀學校) to learn how to act properly.
minimum n. -> the least of possible, the least degree 最低限度/最小值
maximum n. 最大限度/最大值
eg: The minimum you can spend at that restaurant is $10.00.
eg: The minimum amount to open an account here is $100,000.
eg: Our goal is to reach maximum productivity.
hormone n. a special chemical that help keep your body work properly 赫爾蒙
deprived -> you don't have what you need. 被剝奪的
//== Grammer on the go ==//
... why not sleep your way to a healthier you?
(In today's article : The shorter way of saying the same thing)
why dont' you sleep your way to a healthier you? -> want to make a suggestion
why don't + subject + verb -> It's used when the subject includes the speaker
eg: Why don't we go watch a movie tonight?
eg: Why don't we schedule another appoinment?
Why not + verb -> It's used when you understood the subject
eg: Why not just order a pizza for dinner?
eg: Why not pay with your credit card?
//== Chat room ==//
bedtime -> It's time you go to bed. 就寢上床的時間
a bedtime 父母親在預備讓寶寶上床睡覺時間固定的程序(可能說故事或是說nursery rhyme)
nursery 育嬰房
nursery rhyme 童謠/兒歌
eg:
Mary had a little lamb
Ring around the Rosies
lullaby -> a type of nursery rhyme 搖籃曲
lull- 平息/使安靜
Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder where your are?
2009年3月20日 星期五
Studioclassroom_20090320
Podcasting Power
Make a podcast
Like blogs, podcasts are an easy way to share your opinions, knowledge or interests with others. To make one, however, you'll need some equipment: a microphone you can hook up to a computer and audio software. Once you've made an MP3 file, find a podcasting website to host it, such as Podcast Alley or Podcast.com. Share your podcast's web address with friends, and they can subscribe to your podcast.
Why do podcast?
Like radio, podcasts are a form of audio media, and some podcasts are very similar to radio shows. But other types of podcasts have developed as well. Podcast can focus on almost any topic. The podcast Grammer Girl, written by Mignon Fogarty, provides answers to specific English writing questions. Language-learning podcasts have flourished, allowing one to learn almost any language imaginable. Other uses for podcasts include audio city tours and training classes. But the biggest reason, by far, to listen to podcast is convenience. Listen to exactly what you wish, whenever you want, wherever you go.
equipment Un. 裝備
eg: There is a lot of expensive equipment such as lights and cameras in that studio.
eg: The owner of the studio invested a lot of money in the recording equipment.
eg: We borrowed some camping equipment from our neighbor for a hiking trip.
hook up -> to connect something to a source of power
eg: Before you can watch this movie you need to hook up the DVD player to the TV.
flourish v. 盛行/生長茂盛
eg: Because Peter waters the flowers every day, they have really flourished.
eg: This project is a wonderful opportunity for our company to flourish.
eg: Impressionist art (印象派) flourished in the 19th century.
eg: This kind of flower flourishes in tropical regions.
imaginable adj. 可以想像得到的
imagine v.
imaginable常和最高級的形容詞和all, any, every, no 一起使用來加強語氣
eg: This store has shirts in every color imaginable!
eg: We tried every pharmancy imaginable but couldn't find the medicine we needed.(和every一起使用)
eg: She's the most suitable person imaginable for this job. (和最高級的形容詞一起使用)
commercial-free
//== Chat room ==//
subscribe v. 訂閱/同意/贊同 ( subscribe to )
subscription n. 訂閱
eg: I subscibe to newspaper
eg: I have one-year subscription to a newspaper
eg: I subscribe to Studio Classroom.
eg: I don't subscribe to that kind of behavior.
prescribe v. 醫生開藥/規定
prescription n. 藥方
eg: My doctor prescribed a new medicine for me.
eg: The law prescribes heavy penalty for this crime.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Language-learning podcasts have flourished, allowing one to learn almost any language imaginable.
= Language-learning podcasts have flourished and this allows one to learn almost any language imaginable.
eg: The company has expand its online network, allowing its customers a greater variety of services.
eg: The restaurant is now open 24 hours, allowing diners to get a bite to eat whenever they want to.
Make a podcast
Like blogs, podcasts are an easy way to share your opinions, knowledge or interests with others. To make one, however, you'll need some equipment: a microphone you can hook up to a computer and audio software. Once you've made an MP3 file, find a podcasting website to host it, such as Podcast Alley or Podcast.com. Share your podcast's web address with friends, and they can subscribe to your podcast.
Why do podcast?
Like radio, podcasts are a form of audio media, and some podcasts are very similar to radio shows. But other types of podcasts have developed as well. Podcast can focus on almost any topic. The podcast Grammer Girl, written by Mignon Fogarty, provides answers to specific English writing questions. Language-learning podcasts have flourished, allowing one to learn almost any language imaginable. Other uses for podcasts include audio city tours and training classes. But the biggest reason, by far, to listen to podcast is convenience. Listen to exactly what you wish, whenever you want, wherever you go.
equipment Un. 裝備
eg: There is a lot of expensive equipment such as lights and cameras in that studio.
eg: The owner of the studio invested a lot of money in the recording equipment.
eg: We borrowed some camping equipment from our neighbor for a hiking trip.
hook up -> to connect something to a source of power
eg: Before you can watch this movie you need to hook up the DVD player to the TV.
flourish v. 盛行/生長茂盛
eg: Because Peter waters the flowers every day, they have really flourished.
eg: This project is a wonderful opportunity for our company to flourish.
eg: Impressionist art (印象派) flourished in the 19th century.
eg: This kind of flower flourishes in tropical regions.
imaginable adj. 可以想像得到的
imagine v.
imaginable常和最高級的形容詞和all, any, every, no 一起使用來加強語氣
eg: This store has shirts in every color imaginable!
eg: We tried every pharmancy imaginable but couldn't find the medicine we needed.(和every一起使用)
eg: She's the most suitable person imaginable for this job. (和最高級的形容詞一起使用)
commercial-free
//== Chat room ==//
subscribe v. 訂閱/同意/贊同 ( subscribe to )
subscription n. 訂閱
eg: I subscibe to newspaper
eg: I have one-year subscription to a newspaper
eg: I subscribe to Studio Classroom.
eg: I don't subscribe to that kind of behavior.
prescribe v. 醫生開藥/規定
prescription n. 藥方
eg: My doctor prescribed a new medicine for me.
eg: The law prescribes heavy penalty for this crime.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Language-learning podcasts have flourished, allowing one to learn almost any language imaginable.
= Language-learning podcasts have flourished and this allows one to learn almost any language imaginable.
eg: The company has expand its online network, allowing its customers a greater variety of services.
eg: The restaurant is now open 24 hours, allowing diners to get a bite to eat whenever they want to.
2009年3月19日 星期四
Studioclassroom_20090319
Podcasting Power
20090319空英課程講解
Grab your MP3 player, head outdoors and tune in to your favorite radio program you missed this morning. How is this possible? You've downloaded the podcast. The word podcast combines iPod and broadcast. This combination reveals what podcast are: broadcasts you can listen to on an iPod or other MP3 player. MTV video jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dale Winer got the ball rolling in 2004. Curry wrote a computer program that automatically download online broadcasts to his iPod. Other people also write software and websites began hosting podcast programs, and podcasting ( the online broadcasting of podcasts) develpoed.
Everyone from DJs to language teachers became podcasters - people who make podcasts
Listen to a podcast
Podcasts range from professional news broadcasts to homemade comedy shows. Accessing the contents is easy. Visit a website that offers podcasts or download and install on your computer a software program that collects podcasts automatically. Download individual episodes, or subscribe to a certain podcast program via its RSS feed. With RSS technology, new episodes are automatically downloaded to your computer. Transfer them to an MP3 player and listen on the go.
download v.
eg: Michael download a software program so he could type in Japanese.
eg: Downloadint this software takes about 5 minutes.
eg: I tried to download a song but didn't succeed.
download n.
eg: The website offers free downloads.
get the ball rolling -> start something 開始著手某件事
eg: Once we hired a new coworker, we got the ball rolling on this project.
eg: There are several topics we need to discuss. Who wants to get the ball rolling?
keep the ball rolling 讓某件事情不中斷
eg: We're trying to keep the ball rolling by raising money for our project.
access v.
eg. You can access the Internet with this cell phone.
on the go -> constantly in activity 忙碌/在活動
eg: Let's drive to school and buy some sandwiches we can eat on the go.
eg: This Compaq notebook is suitable for people who are on the go all the time.
eg: With cell-phones, you can contact people on the go.
VJ -> video jockey
DJ -> disk jockey
//== Chat room ==//
technology challenged -> had hard time understanding technology 對科技不擅長
physically challenged -> had disabilities
videocasting
open source 開放式原始碼
//== More info ==//
RSS is a kind of technology that allows you to "subscribe" to frequently updated websites like blogs. podcasts or news sites automatically. With RSS, there's no need to check each site, every time you log on. Subscribe to the RSS feed by simply adding it to your Internet browser's "favorites." Or, you can use a program like google Reader. That's the magic of RSS.
20090319空英課程講解
Grab your MP3 player, head outdoors and tune in to your favorite radio program you missed this morning. How is this possible? You've downloaded the podcast. The word podcast combines iPod and broadcast. This combination reveals what podcast are: broadcasts you can listen to on an iPod or other MP3 player. MTV video jockey Adam Curry and software developer Dale Winer got the ball rolling in 2004. Curry wrote a computer program that automatically download online broadcasts to his iPod. Other people also write software and websites began hosting podcast programs, and podcasting ( the online broadcasting of podcasts) develpoed.
Everyone from DJs to language teachers became podcasters - people who make podcasts
Listen to a podcast
Podcasts range from professional news broadcasts to homemade comedy shows. Accessing the contents is easy. Visit a website that offers podcasts or download and install on your computer a software program that collects podcasts automatically. Download individual episodes, or subscribe to a certain podcast program via its RSS feed. With RSS technology, new episodes are automatically downloaded to your computer. Transfer them to an MP3 player and listen on the go.
download v.
eg: Michael download a software program so he could type in Japanese.
eg: Downloadint this software takes about 5 minutes.
eg: I tried to download a song but didn't succeed.
download n.
eg: The website offers free downloads.
get the ball rolling -> start something 開始著手某件事
eg: Once we hired a new coworker, we got the ball rolling on this project.
eg: There are several topics we need to discuss. Who wants to get the ball rolling?
keep the ball rolling 讓某件事情不中斷
eg: We're trying to keep the ball rolling by raising money for our project.
access v.
eg. You can access the Internet with this cell phone.
on the go -> constantly in activity 忙碌/在活動
eg: Let's drive to school and buy some sandwiches we can eat on the go.
eg: This Compaq notebook is suitable for people who are on the go all the time.
eg: With cell-phones, you can contact people on the go.
VJ -> video jockey
DJ -> disk jockey
//== Chat room ==//
technology challenged -> had hard time understanding technology 對科技不擅長
physically challenged -> had disabilities
videocasting
open source 開放式原始碼
//== More info ==//
RSS is a kind of technology that allows you to "subscribe" to frequently updated websites like blogs. podcasts or news sites automatically. With RSS, there's no need to check each site, every time you log on. Subscribe to the RSS feed by simply adding it to your Internet browser's "favorites." Or, you can use a program like google Reader. That's the magic of RSS.
2009年3月18日 星期三
Studioclassroom_20090318
Exploring the Final Frontier
20090318空英課文講解
SC:
How have average people gained from space exploration and its technology?
PT:
Well, the biggest way is through spinoff technology. Cell phone, for example, could not have developed at least as quickly as they did if it hadn't been for the space program. It has also greatly inceased our body of knowledge. While the space program has not answered all of our questions, it has given us a lot of food for though.
SC:
Is international cooperation the way of the future in space?
TP:
Yes, it already is. For example, ESA(European Space Agency) has 14 different countries involved. There are also many countries involved with the International Space Station. The cost of space exploration are so large you need a lot of participants and funding sources.
SC:
We've learned a lot about space.
Do we know everything we want to know?
PT:
Far from it. It's like my personal life. The more I learn the more I know how much I don't know. Before we went to the moon, we only saw what it looked like from Earth. After we got there, we found a whole new set of questions to ask. That's a good thing because it lets us increase our knowledge and appreciation of things.
spinoff n. 附加效果/附產品 ( = spin-off )
eg: The TV show was so successful that it led to two spinoff programs.
eg: This company is a spin-off of another company in the car industry.
eg: This sit-com is a spin-off of a blockbuster(風靡一時的電影巨片) movie.
(轟動的電影衍生出來的節目)
food for thought -> get us thinking 引人深思的事情
eg: Dr. Carter's lecture gave us all a lot of food for thought.
give someone food for thought 讓某人開始去想
eg: Your interesting opinions have given us food for thought.
eg: This documentary movie(紀錄片) gave the audience food for thought regarding the condition of the rainforest.
cooperation n. 合作
eg: Will never finish this project without more cooperation from everyone.
appreciation n. 欣賞/感謝/感激
eg: Miriam wants me to give you this gift in appreciation for all you did for her.
eg: Both of Jack's parents are artiests so his appreciation for art is incredible.
eg: We want to give you these flowers to show you our appreciation for your help.
//=== Grammer on the go ===//
Cell phones could not have develped if it hadn't been for the space program.
Sentence pattern:
... if if hadn't been for ... 要不是...
eg: I would have overslept if it hadn't been for your phone call.
eg: If it hadn't been for his wife encouragement and support, Mark wouldn't have been able to finish medical school.
//=== Chat room ===//
the body of knowledge
-> the collection of knowledge 所有的知識的彙集
-> a quantity of knowledge
the body of evidence 所有的證據
the body of water ( a mass of water, a ocean, a lake ) 水體
body 所有的/整體的東西
the study body 學校全體的學生
the president of study body 學年代表
Galileo project - European Space Agency (ESA)
20090318空英課文講解
SC:
How have average people gained from space exploration and its technology?
PT:
Well, the biggest way is through spinoff technology. Cell phone, for example, could not have developed at least as quickly as they did if it hadn't been for the space program. It has also greatly inceased our body of knowledge. While the space program has not answered all of our questions, it has given us a lot of food for though.
SC:
Is international cooperation the way of the future in space?
TP:
Yes, it already is. For example, ESA(European Space Agency) has 14 different countries involved. There are also many countries involved with the International Space Station. The cost of space exploration are so large you need a lot of participants and funding sources.
SC:
We've learned a lot about space.
Do we know everything we want to know?
PT:
Far from it. It's like my personal life. The more I learn the more I know how much I don't know. Before we went to the moon, we only saw what it looked like from Earth. After we got there, we found a whole new set of questions to ask. That's a good thing because it lets us increase our knowledge and appreciation of things.
spinoff n. 附加效果/附產品 ( = spin-off )
eg: The TV show was so successful that it led to two spinoff programs.
eg: This company is a spin-off of another company in the car industry.
eg: This sit-com is a spin-off of a blockbuster(風靡一時的電影巨片) movie.
(轟動的電影衍生出來的節目)
food for thought -> get us thinking 引人深思的事情
eg: Dr. Carter's lecture gave us all a lot of food for thought.
give someone food for thought 讓某人開始去想
eg: Your interesting opinions have given us food for thought.
eg: This documentary movie(紀錄片) gave the audience food for thought regarding the condition of the rainforest.
cooperation n. 合作
eg: Will never finish this project without more cooperation from everyone.
appreciation n. 欣賞/感謝/感激
eg: Miriam wants me to give you this gift in appreciation for all you did for her.
eg: Both of Jack's parents are artiests so his appreciation for art is incredible.
eg: We want to give you these flowers to show you our appreciation for your help.
//=== Grammer on the go ===//
Cell phones could not have develped if it hadn't been for the space program.
Sentence pattern:
... if if hadn't been for ... 要不是...
eg: I would have overslept if it hadn't been for your phone call.
eg: If it hadn't been for his wife encouragement and support, Mark wouldn't have been able to finish medical school.
//=== Chat room ===//
the body of knowledge
-> the collection of knowledge 所有的知識的彙集
-> a quantity of knowledge
the body of evidence 所有的證據
the body of water ( a mass of water, a ocean, a lake ) 水體
body 所有的/整體的東西
the study body 學校全體的學生
the president of study body 學年代表
Galileo project - European Space Agency (ESA)
Studioclassroom_20090317
Exploring the Final Frontier
Is space worth the trouble?
20090317空英講解課程
SC: Space programs have been around for about 60 years. What have we learned in that time?
PT: Well, a great deal. We have satisfied many of the curiosities we had about space and the different planets.
Perhaps most importantly, space exploration has opened our eyes to things we never though to ask about/
SC: Space exploration is very dangerous and there has a huge cost. Has it been worth it?
PT: In terms of cost, yes. The movie Titanic cost about $200 million.
PT: Now, a few years later, nobody talks about it anymore. The Stardust space mission cost about $150 million,
and it will be reflected in textbooks and research for the next two decades.
The program will impact our understanding of the processes of the solar system and of life where we come from and
where we are going. It might sound like $150 million is a lot of money and it is.
I don't have that much - but there are endeavors that are much larger and perhaps have more ephemeral effects.
explore v.
eg: Tim explored the forest behind his house.
open one's/someone's eyes
eg: Jarrod's visit to Cambodia opened his eyes to the way many people live.
eg: My visit to the volcano really opened my eyes to nature's beauty.
eg: A talk with the professor really opened my eyes to my own ignorance.
impact v.
eg: Cell phones will continue to impact the way people live and work for many years.
endeavor n. 努力
eg: Sara is always taking on some new endeavor like climbing a mountain or exploring a lost city.
eg: Raising a child is a joint endeavor between the father and the mother.
eg: The advanture's endeavor to cross the Atlantic
ephemeral
eg: Pop songs are often ephemeral
eg: The poem talks about love being only an ephemeral fever.
//=== Chat room ===//
A good deal of 不可數名詞 許多的
It's a good deal. 這是很棒的交易。
Is space worth the trouble?
20090317空英講解課程
SC: Space programs have been around for about 60 years. What have we learned in that time?
PT: Well, a great deal. We have satisfied many of the curiosities we had about space and the different planets.
Perhaps most importantly, space exploration has opened our eyes to things we never though to ask about/
SC: Space exploration is very dangerous and there has a huge cost. Has it been worth it?
PT: In terms of cost, yes. The movie Titanic cost about $200 million.
PT: Now, a few years later, nobody talks about it anymore. The Stardust space mission cost about $150 million,
and it will be reflected in textbooks and research for the next two decades.
The program will impact our understanding of the processes of the solar system and of life where we come from and
where we are going. It might sound like $150 million is a lot of money and it is.
I don't have that much - but there are endeavors that are much larger and perhaps have more ephemeral effects.
explore v.
eg: Tim explored the forest behind his house.
open one's/someone's eyes
eg: Jarrod's visit to Cambodia opened his eyes to the way many people live.
eg: My visit to the volcano really opened my eyes to nature's beauty.
eg: A talk with the professor really opened my eyes to my own ignorance.
impact v.
eg: Cell phones will continue to impact the way people live and work for many years.
endeavor n. 努力
eg: Sara is always taking on some new endeavor like climbing a mountain or exploring a lost city.
eg: Raising a child is a joint endeavor between the father and the mother.
eg: The advanture's endeavor to cross the Atlantic
ephemeral
eg: Pop songs are often ephemeral
eg: The poem talks about love being only an ephemeral fever.
//=== Chat room ===//
A good deal of 不可數名詞 許多的
It's a good deal. 這是很棒的交易。
2009年3月16日 星期一
Studioclassroom_20090316
March Madness
20090316空英講解
College basketball scores big this month
Where do you find face-painted college students, sharply dressed businesspeople and pompom-waving grandmothers mixed together? The answer the NCAA men's basketball tournament, a competition in which America's best college teams fight to become the national champion. Held each March, the highly anticipated tournament wraps up the college basketball season. The games, which begin this week, create such a frenzy that the tournament is referred to as "March Madness."
Since its starts in 1939, March Madness has built a rich sports legacy, complete with fabled team dynasties, determinated underdogs and heart-stopping finished. Fans everywhere fill out brackets in an attempt to pick the winner of college basketball's most coveted crown.
How the tournament works
Of the more than 300 NCAA Division I men's teams, the 64 best are selected to play in the tournament. Careful decisions are then made to divide the 64 teams into four regions, which are evenly matched groups in terms of strength. Tournament games are played around the country at certain venues, and country at certain venues, and teams are eliminated as soon as they lose. The last four teams, aptly named "The Final Four," play in last three games. Those games, which take place in April, are the most-watched as they determine the NCAA champion.
anticipated pp. 期待的/預期的
eg: This is the most anticipated concert of the year. All my friends are going!
eg: Many movie stars have already arrived Cannes(坎城) to attend the highly anticipated film festival.
eg: This month anticipated unemployment figure(失業數據) is lower than last month.
legacy n. -> something is handed down from the past 留給後人的東西/遺產
eg: Many people are familiar with Mother Teresa's legacy of helping the poor.
underdog n. 競爭失敗者/處於劣勢的一方
eg: This is the first time Nathan has competed at this level, so he is considered the underdog.
eg: In their soccer match with Argitina, Japan is considered the underdog.
eg: Many of the audience members cheered for the underdog during the boxing match.
aptly adv. 貼切地/洽當地
apt adj. 貼切的/洽當的
eg: The news reporter aptly called the disaster the worse one to ever hit that area.
eg: The album's title aptly describes the feeling its music will bring to listeners.
eg: The teacher was aptly nicknamed Chaplin(卓別林) by his student because of his moustache(小鬍鬚).
pompom 加油彩球
bracket
//=== Grammer on the go ===//
... March Madness has built a rich sports legacy, complete with fabled team dynasties,
determined underdogs and heart-stopping finishes.
complete with -> which includes
eg: Get this one-of-a kind vocation package, complete with a 5-night stay at a 5-star resort,
your very own private beach, and free access to the resort spa.
eg: The DVD of that movie is now available, complete with this music video of the soundtrack,
interviews with the cast and the trailer of the sequel.
//=== Chat room ===//
wrap something up 結束/完成
-> settle/finallize
-> bring it to a conclusion
eg: He wrapped up the meeting with a speech.
Let's wrap it up.
= Let's finish it.
It's a wrap. (導演拍了一整天的事要收工時可說) 收工
= It's finish.
keep something under wraps 保密
eg: keep the information under wraps
wrapped up in something 忙於某事
( so involved in something, has little time for other activities )
eg: wrapped up in their schoolwork
20090316空英講解
College basketball scores big this month
Where do you find face-painted college students, sharply dressed businesspeople and pompom-waving grandmothers mixed together? The answer the NCAA men's basketball tournament, a competition in which America's best college teams fight to become the national champion. Held each March, the highly anticipated tournament wraps up the college basketball season. The games, which begin this week, create such a frenzy that the tournament is referred to as "March Madness."
Since its starts in 1939, March Madness has built a rich sports legacy, complete with fabled team dynasties, determinated underdogs and heart-stopping finished. Fans everywhere fill out brackets in an attempt to pick the winner of college basketball's most coveted crown.
How the tournament works
Of the more than 300 NCAA Division I men's teams, the 64 best are selected to play in the tournament. Careful decisions are then made to divide the 64 teams into four regions, which are evenly matched groups in terms of strength. Tournament games are played around the country at certain venues, and country at certain venues, and teams are eliminated as soon as they lose. The last four teams, aptly named "The Final Four," play in last three games. Those games, which take place in April, are the most-watched as they determine the NCAA champion.
anticipated pp. 期待的/預期的
eg: This is the most anticipated concert of the year. All my friends are going!
eg: Many movie stars have already arrived Cannes(坎城) to attend the highly anticipated film festival.
eg: This month anticipated unemployment figure(失業數據) is lower than last month.
legacy n. -> something is handed down from the past 留給後人的東西/遺產
eg: Many people are familiar with Mother Teresa's legacy of helping the poor.
underdog n. 競爭失敗者/處於劣勢的一方
eg: This is the first time Nathan has competed at this level, so he is considered the underdog.
eg: In their soccer match with Argitina, Japan is considered the underdog.
eg: Many of the audience members cheered for the underdog during the boxing match.
aptly adv. 貼切地/洽當地
apt adj. 貼切的/洽當的
eg: The news reporter aptly called the disaster the worse one to ever hit that area.
eg: The album's title aptly describes the feeling its music will bring to listeners.
eg: The teacher was aptly nicknamed Chaplin(卓別林) by his student because of his moustache(小鬍鬚).
pompom 加油彩球
bracket
//=== Grammer on the go ===//
... March Madness has built a rich sports legacy, complete with fabled team dynasties,
determined underdogs and heart-stopping finishes.
complete with -> which includes
eg: Get this one-of-a kind vocation package, complete with a 5-night stay at a 5-star resort,
your very own private beach, and free access to the resort spa.
eg: The DVD of that movie is now available, complete with this music video of the soundtrack,
interviews with the cast and the trailer of the sequel.
//=== Chat room ===//
wrap something up 結束/完成
-> settle/finallize
-> bring it to a conclusion
eg: He wrapped up the meeting with a speech.
Let's wrap it up.
= Let's finish it.
It's a wrap. (導演拍了一整天的事要收工時可說) 收工
= It's finish.
keep something under wraps 保密
eg: keep the information under wraps
wrapped up in something 忙於某事
( so involved in something, has little time for other activities )
eg: wrapped up in their schoolwork
2009年3月14日 星期六
Studioclassroom_20090314
20090314_空英節目講解
Life in the clouds
Cloud computing is not an entirely new idea. Early computers were big and expensive, so it wasn't practical to deploy full system to every user. Businesses used "dump terminals" - simple workstation that had no computing power of their own. These terminals communicated with room-sized "mainframe" computers that did the heavy lifting.
Modern computers are smaller and cheaper, and even the lowest-priced laptops are much more powerful than old mainframe computers. So with computing power so readily available, why the shift toward cloud computing?
Cloud computing supporters point to the convenience factor. Users don't need to install or manage software; it's all handled automatically. And data and applications are available on any computer connected to the Internet.
Critics of cloud computing argue that is is a bad idea to lose total control of information. They argue that if companies like Google were to suddently disappear, users could lose all of their valuable data.
These days, however, people seem comfortable with experts handling important matters, They keep money in banks, after all. Is data on the Internet so different?
Still, if you do "work in the clouds," you might want to keep a backup copy, just in case.
deploy v. -> 配置/部署
eg: The military is going to deploy more soldiers to the troubled region.
eg: The computer engineer deployed a monitoring software system to prevent hackers.
eg: The goverment deployed troops near the border.
workstation n.工作站
eg: My workstation is such a mess. I even spilled coffee on the keyboard!
readily adv. -> quickly and easily 容易地/不遲疑地 ( ready adj )
eg: Sam is such a nice guy. He always readily agree to help me when I need it.
eg: These problem can be readily dealt with if we put our heads together.
readily available 很容易取得的
eg: The decaffeinated coffee is readily available in the most coffee shop in the States.
backup adj. 備用的
eg: The police department keeps backup copies of their records in a seperate building
eg: We make a bakup disk for this important file.
eg: Henry is our backup quarterback(四分衛).
backup n. 備份
eg: Do you have any backup if the data is destroyed?
pros and cons 優點和缺點
//=== Grammer on the go ===//
So with computing power so readily available, why the shift toward cloud computing?
= So with computing power so readily available, why is there a shift toward cloud computing?
"is there" is taken out to condense the sentence?
The shorten way of asking question is often found in informal and old conversation situation.
eg: You've never liked sports, so why this sudden interest in the upcoming ball game?
= You've never liked sports, so why is there a sudden interest in the upcoming ball game?
eg: She's always been so clam about everything, so why this sudden outburst of complains?
= She's always been so clam about everythin, so why is there a sudden outburst of complains?
//=== Chat room ===//
practical -> doing something or thinking something that is useful 實際的/可實行的
practice -> to do some sort of action 實行/實際
putting something into practice
practical
impractical --> not useful
Life in the clouds
Cloud computing is not an entirely new idea. Early computers were big and expensive, so it wasn't practical to deploy full system to every user. Businesses used "dump terminals" - simple workstation that had no computing power of their own. These terminals communicated with room-sized "mainframe" computers that did the heavy lifting.
Modern computers are smaller and cheaper, and even the lowest-priced laptops are much more powerful than old mainframe computers. So with computing power so readily available, why the shift toward cloud computing?
Cloud computing supporters point to the convenience factor. Users don't need to install or manage software; it's all handled automatically. And data and applications are available on any computer connected to the Internet.
Critics of cloud computing argue that is is a bad idea to lose total control of information. They argue that if companies like Google were to suddently disappear, users could lose all of their valuable data.
These days, however, people seem comfortable with experts handling important matters, They keep money in banks, after all. Is data on the Internet so different?
Still, if you do "work in the clouds," you might want to keep a backup copy, just in case.
deploy v. -> 配置/部署
eg: The military is going to deploy more soldiers to the troubled region.
eg: The computer engineer deployed a monitoring software system to prevent hackers.
eg: The goverment deployed troops near the border.
workstation n.工作站
eg: My workstation is such a mess. I even spilled coffee on the keyboard!
readily adv. -> quickly and easily 容易地/不遲疑地 ( ready adj )
eg: Sam is such a nice guy. He always readily agree to help me when I need it.
eg: These problem can be readily dealt with if we put our heads together.
readily available 很容易取得的
eg: The decaffeinated coffee is readily available in the most coffee shop in the States.
backup adj. 備用的
eg: The police department keeps backup copies of their records in a seperate building
eg: We make a bakup disk for this important file.
eg: Henry is our backup quarterback(四分衛).
backup n. 備份
eg: Do you have any backup if the data is destroyed?
pros and cons 優點和缺點
//=== Grammer on the go ===//
So with computing power so readily available, why the shift toward cloud computing?
= So with computing power so readily available, why is there a shift toward cloud computing?
"is there" is taken out to condense the sentence?
The shorten way of asking question is often found in informal and old conversation situation.
eg: You've never liked sports, so why this sudden interest in the upcoming ball game?
= You've never liked sports, so why is there a sudden interest in the upcoming ball game?
eg: She's always been so clam about everything, so why this sudden outburst of complains?
= She's always been so clam about everythin, so why is there a sudden outburst of complains?
//=== Chat room ===//
practical -> doing something or thinking something that is useful 實際的/可實行的
practice -> to do some sort of action 實行/實際
putting something into practice
practical
impractical --> not useful
2009年3月13日 星期五
澳洲大堡礁海島管理員票選
澳洲大堡礁海島管理員票選
號稱全世界最棒的工作，到澳洲大堡礁當海島管理員台灣唯一入圍人選 - 王秀毓 Clare Wang
請大家上網投票給從3萬多人競爭唯一入圍的台灣候選人 - 王秀毓 Clare Wang
這是她的一分鐘短片自我介紹
請到這邊投她一票吧
http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/Clare
在未來的20天直到2009/3/24日每天可投一票
每天一開電腦請別忘了投給短頭髮綠色上衣的唯一的台灣候選人王秀毓 Clare Wang
// ========= Yahoo news ================
from:
http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/090304/17/1ffwn.html
台灣正妹搶灘大堡礁！ 王秀毓想要最爽工作：投我一票！
號稱全世界最棒的工作，到澳洲大堡礁當海島管理員，半年薪水就高達338萬。主辦單位從三萬多名應徵者，選出了50位通過初選名單，而台灣也有一名口譯員王秀毓通過初試。現在，想得到這個工作，除了將審核挑選10人，還保留一個外卡名額供網友票選，王秀毓希望網友多支持，投她一票，讓她一圓島主夢！
澳洲海島管理員候選人王秀毓：「嗨！我叫克萊兒！」
短髮大眼睛、自我介紹生動活潑，她是王秀毓，要角逐到大堡礁當海島管理員、半年薪水台幣338萬元的工作，目前她已經從全球三萬多名申請者脫穎而出，成為50位通過初試名單中，唯一的台灣候選人。
海島管理員候選人王秀毓：「沒想到...很驚喜！」
想讓評審眼睛一亮，王秀毓花了不少功夫，在短短一分鐘的自我 介紹影片，非常有條理的闡述自己有哪些特質符合這項工作的需求，而且她非常熱愛戶外運動，包括游泳潛水爬山，甚至是高空跳傘，就連沒去過大堡礁，也成為她的優勢之一。
海島管理員候選人王秀毓：「最後，我從沒去過大堡礁，這讓我成為一個完美的探險家，因為我會超級好奇。」
67年次的王佳毓，是台師大翻譯所畢業，目前從事口譯工作，已經有穩定交往對象，未來要離開半年，她不怕男友跑掉，只希望得到這個最棒的工作。
目前她的網路投票數，到4號中午已經攀升到將近2千票，還在持續增加當中，王秀毓希望大家多多上網支持，讓她一圓島主夢。(新聞來源：東森新聞邱曉佩、梁家銘)
活動網址：www.islandreefjob.com
號稱全世界最棒的工作，到澳洲大堡礁當海島管理員台灣唯一入圍人選 - 王秀毓 Clare Wang
請大家上網投票給從3萬多人競爭唯一入圍的台灣候選人 - 王秀毓 Clare Wang
這是她的一分鐘短片自我介紹
請到這邊投她一票吧
http://www.islandreefjob.com/#/Clare
在未來的20天直到2009/3/24日每天可投一票
每天一開電腦請別忘了投給短頭髮綠色上衣的唯一的台灣候選人王秀毓 Clare Wang
// ========= Yahoo news ================
from:
http://tw.news.yahoo.com/article/url/d/a/090304/17/1ffwn.html
台灣正妹搶灘大堡礁！ 王秀毓想要最爽工作：投我一票！
號稱全世界最棒的工作，到澳洲大堡礁當海島管理員，半年薪水就高達338萬。主辦單位從三萬多名應徵者，選出了50位通過初選名單，而台灣也有一名口譯員王秀毓通過初試。現在，想得到這個工作，除了將審核挑選10人，還保留一個外卡名額供網友票選，王秀毓希望網友多支持，投她一票，讓她一圓島主夢！
澳洲海島管理員候選人王秀毓：「嗨！我叫克萊兒！」
短髮大眼睛、自我介紹生動活潑，她是王秀毓，要角逐到大堡礁當海島管理員、半年薪水台幣338萬元的工作，目前她已經從全球三萬多名申請者脫穎而出，成為50位通過初試名單中，唯一的台灣候選人。
海島管理員候選人王秀毓：「沒想到...很驚喜！」
想讓評審眼睛一亮，王秀毓花了不少功夫，在短短一分鐘的自我 介紹影片，非常有條理的闡述自己有哪些特質符合這項工作的需求，而且她非常熱愛戶外運動，包括游泳潛水爬山，甚至是高空跳傘，就連沒去過大堡礁，也成為她的優勢之一。
海島管理員候選人王秀毓：「最後，我從沒去過大堡礁，這讓我成為一個完美的探險家，因為我會超級好奇。」
67年次的王佳毓，是台師大翻譯所畢業，目前從事口譯工作，已經有穩定交往對象，未來要離開半年，她不怕男友跑掉，只希望得到這個最棒的工作。
目前她的網路投票數，到4號中午已經攀升到將近2千票，還在持續增加當中，王秀毓希望大家多多上網支持，讓她一圓島主夢。(新聞來源：東森新聞邱曉佩、梁家銘)
活動網址：www.islandreefjob.com
Studioclassroom_20090313
20090313空英講解課程
Life in the Clouds
The cloud computing revolution
It's 8:35 a.m. and you're already late for work. You scramble to get ready, skipping or abbreviating most of your morning routine. In your rush to get out the door, you leave your laptop parked on the kictch table. It is only when your boss request the latest expense report that you ever realize your mistake. Not to worry. One computer is as good as another. Like the clouds in the sky, your work is with you everywhere you go. With just a few taps on your boss's computer keyboard, the report pops up on her monitor. Welcome to the convenience of cloud computing.
Generally speaking, cloud computing refers to computer services that are delivered entirely over the Internet. If you've ever used a web-based e-mail account like Yahoo or Gmail, you've already dabbled in cloud-based computing. The ultimate goal of cloud computing is to provide all computer services over the Internet. Word processing, photo editing, calendars, music storage -everything is managered through a web browser. Software is a service, not a physical product, and the computer is little more than an access point, so any computer will do the job.
scramble v. -> move your hands or your feet very quickly to accomplish the task 爭先恐後/動作迅速/倉促行動
eg: Professor Ashton gave us so much homework that we had to scramble to get it all done in time for class.
eg: People scrambled to get into shelters when the tonado hit.
eg: Almost late for work, he scrambled to get into his clothes and raced to the office.
abbreviate v. -> make something shorter 縮短/縮寫
brev - 短
eg: I always abbreviate words when taking notes so I can write down the important points at meetings.
eg: We decided to abbreviate our meeting this afternoon in order to prepare for the banquet(宴會) tonight.
eg: "The United States of America" is abbreviated "U.S.A.".
dabble v. -> play around something 涉獵/涉足/涉水/玩水/嘗試
dabble in + topic 涉獵
eg: She first dabbled(涉獵) in politics when she ran for the local school board.
eg: He frist dabbled in politics when he was still in college.
eg: Although she dabbled(嘗試) in violin and cello, she focus on being a pianist.
ultimate adj. 最終的
eg: The ultimate purpose of our meeting was to decide whether or not to cut back on staff.
stressful adj.
make the bed
//=== Chat room ===//
generally speaking + 籠統的回答 -> for the most part
<->
specifically speaking -> individual detail
in general <-> specific points
Life in the Clouds
The cloud computing revolution
It's 8:35 a.m. and you're already late for work. You scramble to get ready, skipping or abbreviating most of your morning routine. In your rush to get out the door, you leave your laptop parked on the kictch table. It is only when your boss request the latest expense report that you ever realize your mistake. Not to worry. One computer is as good as another. Like the clouds in the sky, your work is with you everywhere you go. With just a few taps on your boss's computer keyboard, the report pops up on her monitor. Welcome to the convenience of cloud computing.
Generally speaking, cloud computing refers to computer services that are delivered entirely over the Internet. If you've ever used a web-based e-mail account like Yahoo or Gmail, you've already dabbled in cloud-based computing. The ultimate goal of cloud computing is to provide all computer services over the Internet. Word processing, photo editing, calendars, music storage -everything is managered through a web browser. Software is a service, not a physical product, and the computer is little more than an access point, so any computer will do the job.
scramble v. -> move your hands or your feet very quickly to accomplish the task 爭先恐後/動作迅速/倉促行動
eg: Professor Ashton gave us so much homework that we had to scramble to get it all done in time for class.
eg: People scrambled to get into shelters when the tonado hit.
eg: Almost late for work, he scrambled to get into his clothes and raced to the office.
abbreviate v. -> make something shorter 縮短/縮寫
brev - 短
eg: I always abbreviate words when taking notes so I can write down the important points at meetings.
eg: We decided to abbreviate our meeting this afternoon in order to prepare for the banquet(宴會) tonight.
eg: "The United States of America" is abbreviated "U.S.A.".
dabble v. -> play around something 涉獵/涉足/涉水/玩水/嘗試
dabble in + topic 涉獵
eg: She first dabbled(涉獵) in politics when she ran for the local school board.
eg: He frist dabbled in politics when he was still in college.
eg: Although she dabbled(嘗試) in violin and cello, she focus on being a pianist.
ultimate adj. 最終的
eg: The ultimate purpose of our meeting was to decide whether or not to cut back on staff.
stressful adj.
make the bed
//=== Chat room ===//
generally speaking + 籠統的回答 -> for the most part
<->
specifically speaking -> individual detail
in general <-> specific points
2009年3月12日 星期四
Studioclassroom_20090312
20090312空英講解課程
Alia Sabur
Why teach?
In May of last year, Alia left for Seoul, Korea and Konkuk University - a move that she was looking forward to. Before she departed, Alia expressed her hope that while she's in Seoul, she can encourage universities to work together internationally. In addition to Alia's teaching responsibilities, she will also assist in nanotechnology research - important research that could provide cures for diseases.
Alia is often asked if teaching students her own age or older makes her uncomfortable. "Usually, once people realize that I really do know what I'm doing, there is not a problem," she says matter-of-factly. With youngful enthusiasm, Alia presents math and physics in ways that make them easier for her students to understand.
The young professor also desires to be a good role model, especially for girls in the fields of math and science. She wants to prove that girls can be successful at math and science without being nerdy. When asked why, from a world of opportunities, she chose teaching, Alia says, "I want to make a difference." There's no doubt she will.
depart v. -> to leave/to go away 出發/離開
de-分離/除去
eg: Before we departed from Guilin, I took one more picture of the
beautiful scenery.
eg: The flight departs at 10:45 a.m.
eg: We departed from London last Sunday and arrived in Paris on Monday.
research n. 研究
eg: Don's research includes the study of how young children learn best.
eg: The team is carrying out important research on the cure for lung cancer.
eg: The reporters are researching the background of the candicates.
enthusiasm n. 熱情
enthusiasim for
eg: Karen's enthusiasm for the project makde all of us more interested
in doing a good job.
eg: Children's enthusiasm for learning makes teaching a lot of fun.
eg: Somehow(不知道為什麼) he lost his enthusiasm for writing.
physics n. 物理
eg: After getting his degree in physics, Jim began teaching in the
university's science department.
nonotechnology n. 奈米科技
nerdy adj. 像書呆子的/像怪胎的
同義字
nerd
geek
dork
bridge the gap
computer nerd 電腦痴迷者
//=== Chat room ===//
matter-of-factly adv. 就事論事地
matter-of-fact adj. 就事論事的 (plan and go without emotions)
as a matter of fact = actually = in fact 事實上(帶有轉折語氣)
eg:
A: Does it rain?
B: As a matter of fact, it's sunny out?
in a matter-of-fact manner
//=== Grammer on the go ===//
文章句子
When asked why, from a world of opportunities, she chose teaching,
Alia say, "I want to make a difference."
文章句子尚未修飾前
When asked why, she chose teaching from a world of opportunities,
Alia say, "I want to make a difference."
mention the big selecion first before mention the subject and the choice
把眾多選擇放在主詞前面，用來強調之用。
eg: Out of all the toys in the entire store, the boy chose a small
little wooden horse.
eg: From that huge buffet table, you just got a slice of fruit.
//=== Did you know ===//
Alia enjoys chatting online with friends, shopping, goint to the
movies and reading celebrity websites.
Alia's other passion is music and through the years has won sereval
awards for playing the clarinet(單簧管).
//=== Another reading ===//
Article from:
http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2008-06/2008-06-16-voa30.cfm?CFID=138012698&CFTOKEN=46228938&jsessionid=de302c1ce2171ad24c572c44382793214784
18-Year-Old is World's Youngest College Professor
Alia Sabur has always been a newsmaker. She was the youngest student to attend college, when she was 10, and four years later, the youngest woman to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Stony Brook University. By 18, she had her doctorate degree in Materials Science and Engineering. And now, the young New Yorker has made headlines again.
Alia Sabur has set a new Guinness World Record as the youngest college professor in history. She broke the nearly 300-year old record set in 1717 by Colin Maclaurin, a Scottish mathematician and student of Isaac Newton, who became a professor at 19.
"Getting the Guinness World Record was really a great honor to be in such a distinguish company as the former record holder who was Newton's prodigy and a very, very successful mathematician in every calculus book there is," she says. "So I'm hoping to continue the tradition and do the best I can."
Sabur was 18 when she was hired by Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea in the Department of Advanced Technology Fusion. She says teaching students who are older than she is will not be an issue for her.
"My classmates have always been older than me," she says. "My colleagues have always been older than me. I'm kind of used to it by now. Usually, once people realize that I really do know what I'm doing, there is not usually a problem."
Last semester, Sabur taught four courses in math and physics at Southern University in New Orleans.
"I really enjoy teaching," she says. "It's fulfilling. I learned a lot in my experience at Southern University in New Orleans, which is historically a black college, and the only university in New Orleans that's still operating out of trailers. I wanted to help their recovery effort."
In her new position on the Konkuk campus, Sabur will also be a research liaison with her alma mater – Stony Brook University in New York.
"The research that I'm working on is in nano technology," she says. "It involves developing nanotube based cellular probes for medical research and studying cures and effective treatments for all kinds of diseases."
Through her work – whether it's researching, teaching or public speaking – Sabur hopes to dispel the myth that girls are not as good as boys are at math and science.
"I'm hoping to be a role model for other girls," she says, "and inspire them to go into those subjects so that they can prove the same thing, that girls are good at math and science and that you don't have to be really nerdy or weird to be successful in them."
Alia Sabur credits her family for her success.
"We tried to encourage her as much as possible to do whatever it was that she was interested in," Sabur's mother, Julie, says. "We let her explore her interests not ours."
Julie Sabur and her husband, Mark, were able to recognize their only child's uniqueness when she was just a baby. Alia started to talk and read at 8 months, she says, adding that her daughter has always had an unusual ability for comprehension and processing information. She went from elementary school to college at age 10, skipping 8 years of basic education.
And her talent is not limited to academics. The same year she entered college, she began studying the clarinet at the Juilliard School of Music, and made her solo debut with an orchestra when she was 11.
"She has been very respectful toward her elders," she says. "She's always appreciated great master musicians who she has been fortunate enough to study under. I think maybe she was a little intimidated by the fact they were so accomplished, but usually the music and the science go beyond the age."
Alia Sabur says she is excited about living in South Korea, a country she has never been to before. She hopes she will inspire more girls there to study science, and also encourage more international collaboration among universities and their students.
intimidated adj. 害怕的/受到恐嚇的
eg: The intimidated bird flew away.
prodigy n. 奇才/天才
eg: a child prodigy 神童
Alia Sabur
Why teach?
In May of last year, Alia left for Seoul, Korea and Konkuk University - a move that she was looking forward to. Before she departed, Alia expressed her hope that while she's in Seoul, she can encourage universities to work together internationally. In addition to Alia's teaching responsibilities, she will also assist in nanotechnology research - important research that could provide cures for diseases.
Alia is often asked if teaching students her own age or older makes her uncomfortable. "Usually, once people realize that I really do know what I'm doing, there is not a problem," she says matter-of-factly. With youngful enthusiasm, Alia presents math and physics in ways that make them easier for her students to understand.
The young professor also desires to be a good role model, especially for girls in the fields of math and science. She wants to prove that girls can be successful at math and science without being nerdy. When asked why, from a world of opportunities, she chose teaching, Alia says, "I want to make a difference." There's no doubt she will.
depart v. -> to leave/to go away 出發/離開
de-分離/除去
eg: Before we departed from Guilin, I took one more picture of the
beautiful scenery.
eg: The flight departs at 10:45 a.m.
eg: We departed from London last Sunday and arrived in Paris on Monday.
research n. 研究
eg: Don's research includes the study of how young children learn best.
eg: The team is carrying out important research on the cure for lung cancer.
eg: The reporters are researching the background of the candicates.
enthusiasm n. 熱情
enthusiasim for
eg: Karen's enthusiasm for the project makde all of us more interested
in doing a good job.
eg: Children's enthusiasm for learning makes teaching a lot of fun.
eg: Somehow(不知道為什麼) he lost his enthusiasm for writing.
physics n. 物理
eg: After getting his degree in physics, Jim began teaching in the
university's science department.
nonotechnology n. 奈米科技
nerdy adj. 像書呆子的/像怪胎的
同義字
nerd
geek
dork
bridge the gap
computer nerd 電腦痴迷者
//=== Chat room ===//
matter-of-factly adv. 就事論事地
matter-of-fact adj. 就事論事的 (plan and go without emotions)
as a matter of fact = actually = in fact 事實上(帶有轉折語氣)
eg:
A: Does it rain?
B: As a matter of fact, it's sunny out?
in a matter-of-fact manner
//=== Grammer on the go ===//
文章句子
When asked why, from a world of opportunities, she chose teaching,
Alia say, "I want to make a difference."
文章句子尚未修飾前
When asked why, she chose teaching from a world of opportunities,
Alia say, "I want to make a difference."
mention the big selecion first before mention the subject and the choice
把眾多選擇放在主詞前面，用來強調之用。
eg: Out of all the toys in the entire store, the boy chose a small
little wooden horse.
eg: From that huge buffet table, you just got a slice of fruit.
//=== Did you know ===//
Alia enjoys chatting online with friends, shopping, goint to the
movies and reading celebrity websites.
Alia's other passion is music and through the years has won sereval
awards for playing the clarinet(單簧管).
//=== Another reading ===//
Article from:
http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2008-06/2008-06-16-voa30.cfm?CFID=138012698&CFTOKEN=46228938&jsessionid=de302c1ce2171ad24c572c44382793214784
18-Year-Old is World's Youngest College Professor
Alia Sabur has always been a newsmaker. She was the youngest student to attend college, when she was 10, and four years later, the youngest woman to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from Stony Brook University. By 18, she had her doctorate degree in Materials Science and Engineering. And now, the young New Yorker has made headlines again.
Alia Sabur has set a new Guinness World Record as the youngest college professor in history. She broke the nearly 300-year old record set in 1717 by Colin Maclaurin, a Scottish mathematician and student of Isaac Newton, who became a professor at 19.
"Getting the Guinness World Record was really a great honor to be in such a distinguish company as the former record holder who was Newton's prodigy and a very, very successful mathematician in every calculus book there is," she says. "So I'm hoping to continue the tradition and do the best I can."
Sabur was 18 when she was hired by Konkuk University in Seoul, South Korea in the Department of Advanced Technology Fusion. She says teaching students who are older than she is will not be an issue for her.
"My classmates have always been older than me," she says. "My colleagues have always been older than me. I'm kind of used to it by now. Usually, once people realize that I really do know what I'm doing, there is not usually a problem."
Last semester, Sabur taught four courses in math and physics at Southern University in New Orleans.
"I really enjoy teaching," she says. "It's fulfilling. I learned a lot in my experience at Southern University in New Orleans, which is historically a black college, and the only university in New Orleans that's still operating out of trailers. I wanted to help their recovery effort."
In her new position on the Konkuk campus, Sabur will also be a research liaison with her alma mater – Stony Brook University in New York.
"The research that I'm working on is in nano technology," she says. "It involves developing nanotube based cellular probes for medical research and studying cures and effective treatments for all kinds of diseases."
Through her work – whether it's researching, teaching or public speaking – Sabur hopes to dispel the myth that girls are not as good as boys are at math and science.
"I'm hoping to be a role model for other girls," she says, "and inspire them to go into those subjects so that they can prove the same thing, that girls are good at math and science and that you don't have to be really nerdy or weird to be successful in them."
Alia Sabur credits her family for her success.
"We tried to encourage her as much as possible to do whatever it was that she was interested in," Sabur's mother, Julie, says. "We let her explore her interests not ours."
Julie Sabur and her husband, Mark, were able to recognize their only child's uniqueness when she was just a baby. Alia started to talk and read at 8 months, she says, adding that her daughter has always had an unusual ability for comprehension and processing information. She went from elementary school to college at age 10, skipping 8 years of basic education.
And her talent is not limited to academics. The same year she entered college, she began studying the clarinet at the Juilliard School of Music, and made her solo debut with an orchestra when she was 11.
"She has been very respectful toward her elders," she says. "She's always appreciated great master musicians who she has been fortunate enough to study under. I think maybe she was a little intimidated by the fact they were so accomplished, but usually the music and the science go beyond the age."
Alia Sabur says she is excited about living in South Korea, a country she has never been to before. She hopes she will inspire more girls there to study science, and also encourage more international collaboration among universities and their students.
intimidated adj. 害怕的/受到恐嚇的
eg: The intimidated bird flew away.
prodigy n. 奇才/天才
eg: a child prodigy 神童
2009年3月11日 星期三
Studioclassroom_20090311
Alia Sabur
Meet the youngest college professor in history
For most people, learning is a slow, steady process, but for Alia Sabur of New York City, it's been child's play. Alia's parents recognized very early that their infant daughter was bright. But When she began talking and reading at eight month, they knew she had very special abilities. By the age of five, Alia had finished her elementary school reading program, and at age 10, she started college.
For her parents, allowing her to start college at such a young age wasnot an easy decision. But the local high schools hesitated to enroll her, believing Alia was too advanced for their curricula. So she enrolled at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1999. For years later, Alia graduated with highest honors and began working on her master's and then doctorate, which she completed by 16! The Guinness Book of World Records finally took notice of thie amazing young woman on February 19, 2008. That's when she was hired by Konkuk University in South Korea, making her youngest college professor in history!
bright adj. -> smart 聰明的
eg: Stan's young son is very bright and learn new things very quickly.
enroll v. -> enter/register 入學/登記
en 使進入
roll 名冊
eg: After working this year, Dora hopes to enorll in the university next year.
eg: The school will start to enroll students in July.
eg: He enrolled(登記) in the Calculus(微積分) class.
eg: Sandy was enrolled(招募) as a member of the Math Club.
curricula n. 課程 ( curriculum 的複數 )
eg: Next semester, the schools in our city are adding Japanese to their curricula.
eg: The math curriculum was developed by many experts in the field.
eg: The school curricula will be revised each school year.
take notice 注意到
eg: The boss took notice of all the extra hours I've been working and gave me a raise!
eg: The audience started to take notice of the young actress after her black box movie got good reviews.
eg: The professor finally began to take notice of Henry's hard work.
child's play 易如反掌
Guinness Book of World Records n. 金式世界紀錄
doctorate n. 博士學位
eg: He earned his doctorate in computer science. 他獲得了資訊工程博士學位
//=== Chat room ===//
professor
Professor Li
doctor -> a person has earned doctor degree or Ph.D.
Dr. Li
teacher -> it's not a title. 不是稱謂
不能稱李老師 Teacher Li (X)
李老師(男) -> Mr. Li (O)
李老師(女) -> Ms. Li (O)
male teacher -> Sir
female teacher -> Miss
//=== Did you know ===//
Alia Sabur broke the record for the youngest person to be hired as a college professor. The last person to earn the title was Colin Maclaurin in 1717. He was a former student of Isaac Newton.
//=== World's Youngest Professor : Alia Sabur ===//
Alia Sabur的事蹟
1. 拿到黑帶跆拳道
2. 11歲orchestras演奏會
3. 破Colin Maclaurin所創的紀錄
Alia Sabur選擇從事教學，留在校園的原因：
1. 喜愛交學
2. 使別人改變自己
3. ???
Meet the youngest college professor in history
For most people, learning is a slow, steady process, but for Alia Sabur of New York City, it's been child's play. Alia's parents recognized very early that their infant daughter was bright. But When she began talking and reading at eight month, they knew she had very special abilities. By the age of five, Alia had finished her elementary school reading program, and at age 10, she started college.
For her parents, allowing her to start college at such a young age wasnot an easy decision. But the local high schools hesitated to enroll her, believing Alia was too advanced for their curricula. So she enrolled at the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1999. For years later, Alia graduated with highest honors and began working on her master's and then doctorate, which she completed by 16! The Guinness Book of World Records finally took notice of thie amazing young woman on February 19, 2008. That's when she was hired by Konkuk University in South Korea, making her youngest college professor in history!
bright adj. -> smart 聰明的
eg: Stan's young son is very bright and learn new things very quickly.
enroll v. -> enter/register 入學/登記
en 使進入
roll 名冊
eg: After working this year, Dora hopes to enorll in the university next year.
eg: The school will start to enroll students in July.
eg: He enrolled(登記) in the Calculus(微積分) class.
eg: Sandy was enrolled(招募) as a member of the Math Club.
curricula n. 課程 ( curriculum 的複數 )
eg: Next semester, the schools in our city are adding Japanese to their curricula.
eg: The math curriculum was developed by many experts in the field.
eg: The school curricula will be revised each school year.
take notice 注意到
eg: The boss took notice of all the extra hours I've been working and gave me a raise!
eg: The audience started to take notice of the young actress after her black box movie got good reviews.
eg: The professor finally began to take notice of Henry's hard work.
child's play 易如反掌
Guinness Book of World Records n. 金式世界紀錄
doctorate n. 博士學位
eg: He earned his doctorate in computer science. 他獲得了資訊工程博士學位
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professor
Professor Li
doctor -> a person has earned doctor degree or Ph.D.
Dr. Li
teacher -> it's not a title. 不是稱謂
不能稱李老師 Teacher Li (X)
李老師(男) -> Mr. Li (O)
李老師(女) -> Ms. Li (O)
male teacher -> Sir
female teacher -> Miss
//=== Did you know ===//
Alia Sabur broke the record for the youngest person to be hired as a college professor. The last person to earn the title was Colin Maclaurin in 1717. He was a former student of Isaac Newton.
//=== World's Youngest Professor : Alia Sabur ===//
Alia Sabur的事蹟
1. 拿到黑帶跆拳道
2. 11歲orchestras演奏會
3. 破Colin Maclaurin所創的紀錄
Alia Sabur選擇從事教學，留在校園的原因：
1. 喜愛交學
2. 使別人改變自己
3. ???
2009年3月10日 星期二
Studioclassroom_20090310
Conversation A
(Jack pulls into a gas statio.)
Jack: I'll fill up the car.
Laura: And I'll go inside.
Jack: (looks at the pump) I'll have to go inside too.
This sign says the credit card reader is broken.
I'll have to prepay our gas inside.
Laura: What a bother.
Jack: Well, prepaying is the station's protection against
driver-offs. You know, those people who drive away without paying.
Laura: I suppose so. It's just too bad you can't trust people anymore.
Jack: I know. It's awful.
Laura: Don't forget to wash the windshield. It's really dirty.
Jack: I won't. I see the washing stuff over there.
Conversation B
(Jack is siting in the car at a gas station. Laura gets in.)
Jack: Where have you been? I've been cooling my heels for 20 minutes!
And that's after I pumped the gas and cleaned the windshield.
Laura: Sorry, Jack. After I used the restroom, I decide to get a snack.
These gas station convenience stores have everything now!
Jack: So what did you get?
Laura: A hot dog and a soft drink. I got one for you, too. Here.
Jack: Thanks. What else did they have?
Laura: Lots of candy and snack food of courese,
and quite a few souvenirs too. I bought a T-shirt.
Jack: One-stop shopping at the gas station! (They laught.)
suppose v. 假定/猜想/認為
eg: What do you suppose is wrong with Lynn? She 's so quiet.
eg: I suppose David will be the new manager.
eg: It was widely supposed that the company would buy the restaurant chain(連鎖餐廳).
eg: I supposed that she's still angry with me.
awful adj. -> too bad/scary 可怕的/嚇人的
eg: What do you think about the awful, rainy weather today?
heel n.腳後跟
cool one's heels 苦苦等候
eg: I've been cooling my heels for an hour because Max is very late.
eg: The movie star kept the reporters cooling their heels for an hour at the press conference(記者會) until he showed up.
the press conference 記者會
convenience store n. 便利商店
eg: Please buy me a newspaper and a cup of coffee at the convenience store.
reader n. 閱讀機/讀者
windshield n. 擋風玻璃
eg: The windshield is tinted(著色的) so no one can see who's inside the van(休旅車).
windshield wiper 擋風玻璃雨刷
eg: The windshield wipers are worn out and need to be replaced.
souvenir n. 紀念品/紀念物
eg: She spent a lot of money buying souvenirs.
同義字
souvenir
keepsake
memento
relic
remembrance
// == Chat room == //
one-stop shopping -> go to one place and get many different items 一站式購物
// == Grammer on the go == //
You know, those people who drive away without paying.
you know + common known facts
eg: You know, I think it's time for a quick coffee break.
eg: You know, that guy who just came in reminds me of my cousin.
(Jack pulls into a gas statio.)
Jack: I'll fill up the car.
Laura: And I'll go inside.
Jack: (looks at the pump) I'll have to go inside too.
This sign says the credit card reader is broken.
I'll have to prepay our gas inside.
Laura: What a bother.
Jack: Well, prepaying is the station's protection against
driver-offs. You know, those people who drive away without paying.
Laura: I suppose so. It's just too bad you can't trust people anymore.
Jack: I know. It's awful.
Laura: Don't forget to wash the windshield. It's really dirty.
Jack: I won't. I see the washing stuff over there.
Conversation B
(Jack is siting in the car at a gas station. Laura gets in.)
Jack: Where have you been? I've been cooling my heels for 20 minutes!
And that's after I pumped the gas and cleaned the windshield.
Laura: Sorry, Jack. After I used the restroom, I decide to get a snack.
These gas station convenience stores have everything now!
Jack: So what did you get?
Laura: A hot dog and a soft drink. I got one for you, too. Here.
Jack: Thanks. What else did they have?
Laura: Lots of candy and snack food of courese,
and quite a few souvenirs too. I bought a T-shirt.
Jack: One-stop shopping at the gas station! (They laught.)
suppose v. 假定/猜想/認為
eg: What do you suppose is wrong with Lynn? She 's so quiet.
eg: I suppose David will be the new manager.
eg: It was widely supposed that the company would buy the restaurant chain(連鎖餐廳).
eg: I supposed that she's still angry with me.
awful adj. -> too bad/scary 可怕的/嚇人的
eg: What do you think about the awful, rainy weather today?
heel n.腳後跟
cool one's heels 苦苦等候
eg: I've been cooling my heels for an hour because Max is very late.
eg: The movie star kept the reporters cooling their heels for an hour at the press conference(記者會) until he showed up.
the press conference 記者會
convenience store n. 便利商店
eg: Please buy me a newspaper and a cup of coffee at the convenience store.
reader n. 閱讀機/讀者
windshield n. 擋風玻璃
eg: The windshield is tinted(著色的) so no one can see who's inside the van(休旅車).
windshield wiper 擋風玻璃雨刷
eg: The windshield wipers are worn out and need to be replaced.
souvenir n. 紀念品/紀念物
eg: She spent a lot of money buying souvenirs.
同義字
souvenir
keepsake
memento
relic
remembrance
// == Chat room == //
one-stop shopping -> go to one place and get many different items 一站式購物
// == Grammer on the go == //
You know, those people who drive away without paying.
you know + common known facts
eg: You know, I think it's time for a quick coffee break.
eg: You know, that guy who just came in reminds me of my cousin.
2009年3月9日 星期一
Studioclassroom_20090309
Gas Station
When you fill up at an American gas station, you do it yourself.
The gas gauge in your car reads almost empty, so it's time to stop for gas. You pull into the nearest gas station to fill up your car. And most likely, you'll have to do it yourself. Station attendants in just two states - Oregon and New Jersery will pump gas for you. In every other states, it's self-service.
For convenience, most stations now have "pay at the pump" service. You insert your credit card into the pump. If your card is accepted, the machine will tell you to begin pumping gas. When your tank is full, the pump will shut off. When you replace the pump handle, a readout on the machine will ask you if you want a receipt.
Press "Y" for yes or "N" for no. Some gas stations do not have pay at the pump service. And these stations, you must go inside and prepay. After you fill your tank, you can go inside and get your change or sign your credit card slip.
pump v.
eg: Mark pumped gas into his car.
eg: The new machine we bought can pump over 200 gallons of water per minute.
eg: The driver pumped enough gas to fill up his tank.
pump n.
eg: Kerry pulled her car up beside the gas pump.
eg: a gas pump 加油
eg: a bicycle pump 打氣桶
insert v.
eg: Please insert these advertisements into the newspapers.
readout n. 電腦列印出來或是顯示出來的訊息
eg: The readout on my dashboard is flashing which indicates that one of the doors isn't closed.
reader
a microfilm reader
a credit reader 刷卡機
receipt n.收據
eg: George asked for a receipt after he bought some groceries.
eg: You need to get an official receipt in order to apply for reimbursement(賠償金).
receive v.
eg: I receive a notice from the IRS(美國國稅局) last week.
gauge n. 容量/範圍
gas gauge 油表
attendant n. 服務員/接待員
flight attendant 空服員
Chat room
self-service n. -> You must help youself rather than getting help from the employee.
self-serve adj. 自助式
eg: That's a self-serve gas station. 自助式加油站
do-it-yourself 美國不說DIY(東方人才這樣說)，而是說do-it-yourself
do-it-yourself society 凡事都得自己動手的社會
When you fill up at an American gas station, you do it yourself.
The gas gauge in your car reads almost empty, so it's time to stop for gas. You pull into the nearest gas station to fill up your car. And most likely, you'll have to do it yourself. Station attendants in just two states - Oregon and New Jersery will pump gas for you. In every other states, it's self-service.
For convenience, most stations now have "pay at the pump" service. You insert your credit card into the pump. If your card is accepted, the machine will tell you to begin pumping gas. When your tank is full, the pump will shut off. When you replace the pump handle, a readout on the machine will ask you if you want a receipt.
Press "Y" for yes or "N" for no. Some gas stations do not have pay at the pump service. And these stations, you must go inside and prepay. After you fill your tank, you can go inside and get your change or sign your credit card slip.
pump v.
eg: Mark pumped gas into his car.
eg: The new machine we bought can pump over 200 gallons of water per minute.
eg: The driver pumped enough gas to fill up his tank.
pump n.
eg: Kerry pulled her car up beside the gas pump.
eg: a gas pump 加油
eg: a bicycle pump 打氣桶
insert v.
eg: Please insert these advertisements into the newspapers.
readout n. 電腦列印出來或是顯示出來的訊息
eg: The readout on my dashboard is flashing which indicates that one of the doors isn't closed.
reader
a microfilm reader
a credit reader 刷卡機
receipt n.收據
eg: George asked for a receipt after he bought some groceries.
eg: You need to get an official receipt in order to apply for reimbursement(賠償金).
receive v.
eg: I receive a notice from the IRS(美國國稅局) last week.
gauge n. 容量/範圍
gas gauge 油表
attendant n. 服務員/接待員
flight attendant 空服員
Chat room
self-service n. -> You must help youself rather than getting help from the employee.
self-serve adj. 自助式
eg: That's a self-serve gas station. 自助式加油站
do-it-yourself 美國不說DIY(東方人才這樣說)，而是說do-it-yourself
do-it-yourself society 凡事都得自己動手的社會
2009年3月7日 星期六
Studioclassroom_20090307
The International Year of Astronomy
IYA2009 is a yearlong celebration of astronomy. It's goal is to spread awareness of astronomy's contributions to society and culture and to inspire more interest in astronomy and science, especially among young people. The theme of the celebration is "The Universe, Yours to Discovery."
One interesting objective of the IYA is to encourage more diversity in the fields of astronomy ansd physics. IYA organizer hope that the yearlong celebration of astronomy will inspire more females and underresprestend minorities to pursue careers in science. An event that will help further that goal is next month's 100 Hours of Astronomy (100HA).
This event aims to have as many people as possible look through a telescope. From April 2nd to 5th, millions of people worldwide will peer through telescopes to catch their first glimpse of the universe, just as Galileo did 400 years ago. Sidewalk astronomy events will give city-dwellers an excellent opportunity to see the moon, the planet Saturn, and other objects in position for early evening observations.
Organizers hope that the activities of IYA will "promote a greater appreciation of the inspirational aspects of astronomy." So join the fun. Look though a telescope this year!
objective n. -> a goal 目標。 adj. 客觀的
eg: I don't think we're going to meet our sales objective this month. No one is buying our products.
eg: Bob's main objective in life is to make money.
eg: Becoming an international corporation is the company's next objective.
eg: I trust you will give an objective opinion.
underrepresented adj. -> 代表名額不足的/代表低於適當比例的
eg: Outnumbered two to one, the underreprested girls lost the election to the boys.
eg: The police will protect the rights of minority groups underreprested in society.
pear v. to look, somethimes the looking is diffucult 凝視/仔細看
eg: The cab driver peered through the fog, trying to see the road.
eg: She peered through the key-hole trying to see the person who rang the bell.
eg: We peered into the mist hoping to find our way out.
city-dweller n. 都會人
eg: The countryside sure is quiet. I'm definitely a city-dweller!
dweller n. 居民/居住者
Saturn n. 土星 have the ring around
Chat room
as ... as possible 盡量/儘可能
= as ... as one can
eg: Please come as early as possible.
= Please come as early as you can.
IYA2009 is a yearlong celebration of astronomy. It's goal is to spread awareness of astronomy's contributions to society and culture and to inspire more interest in astronomy and science, especially among young people. The theme of the celebration is "The Universe, Yours to Discovery."
One interesting objective of the IYA is to encourage more diversity in the fields of astronomy ansd physics. IYA organizer hope that the yearlong celebration of astronomy will inspire more females and underresprestend minorities to pursue careers in science. An event that will help further that goal is next month's 100 Hours of Astronomy (100HA).
This event aims to have as many people as possible look through a telescope. From April 2nd to 5th, millions of people worldwide will peer through telescopes to catch their first glimpse of the universe, just as Galileo did 400 years ago. Sidewalk astronomy events will give city-dwellers an excellent opportunity to see the moon, the planet Saturn, and other objects in position for early evening observations.
Organizers hope that the activities of IYA will "promote a greater appreciation of the inspirational aspects of astronomy." So join the fun. Look though a telescope this year!
objective n. -> a goal 目標。 adj. 客觀的
eg: I don't think we're going to meet our sales objective this month. No one is buying our products.
eg: Bob's main objective in life is to make money.
eg: Becoming an international corporation is the company's next objective.
eg: I trust you will give an objective opinion.
underrepresented adj. -> 代表名額不足的/代表低於適當比例的
eg: Outnumbered two to one, the underreprested girls lost the election to the boys.
eg: The police will protect the rights of minority groups underreprested in society.
pear v. to look, somethimes the looking is diffucult 凝視/仔細看
eg: The cab driver peered through the fog, trying to see the road.
eg: She peered through the key-hole trying to see the person who rang the bell.
eg: We peered into the mist hoping to find our way out.
city-dweller n. 都會人
eg: The countryside sure is quiet. I'm definitely a city-dweller!
dweller n. 居民/居住者
Saturn n. 土星 have the ring around
Chat room
as ... as possible 盡量/儘可能
= as ... as one can
eg: Please come as early as possible.
= Please come as early as you can.
2009年3月6日 星期五
Studioclassroom_20090306
The International Year of Astronomy
The sky's the limit in 2009
Quick- complete this sentence:
2009 is the year of the ____
Well, yes, it is the year of Ox,
but did you know that 2009 is also the year of the telescope?
This year the world celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei's observations of the universe through an astronomical telescope. In 1609, the Italian scientist first pointed a "Dutch perpspective glass" at the night sky and made discoveries that changed mankind's conceptions of the universe. He saw craters and mountains on Earth's moon, several moons circling the planet of Jupitar, and billions of stars in the blackest parts of space.
Galileo's observations gave mankind the first hint of how awesome the cosmos is. In honor of Galileo's discoveries, the United Nations and the International Astronomical Union have declared 2009 to be the International Year of Astronomy(IYA2009). IYA2009 also celebrates the work of Johannes Kepler, a German astronomer who published Astronomer who published Astronomia Nova in 1609. The groundbreaking work was the result of a decade of research on the movement of planets in our solar system. Kepler's models -- known as Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion are still used by astronomers today.
astronomy n. -> the study of outer space/star/planet
eg: Joe has been fascinated by planets since he was a child,
so he majored in astronomy in university.
conception n. -> the idea you have 觀點/概念
eg: She has no conception of how a business should be run.
eg: People have different conceptions of success.
eg: He has absolutely no conception of how to run a business.
eg: This course provides you with some basic conceptios of Western art history.
crater n. -> a pole on the surface of something caused by impact
月球上的環狀山/隕石坑/火山口/砲彈掉成的坑洞
eg: After the explosion, there was only a crater where the building had once been.
eg: The temperature inside the crater of a volcano is too hot to get near.
eg: The bomb created craters on the walls that are still visible fifty years after the war.
eg: Crater Lake is a popluar sight-seeing located in America.
ox n. 牛
microscope n.顯微鏡
telescope n.望遠鏡
perspective glass -> a telescope which shows objects in the right position
groundbreaking adj. 開創性的
eg: The author's groundbreaking work was a nonfiction book about race in America.
eg: This old movie was groundbreaking when it first come out.
Today many directors are inspired by it.
eg: Newton's groundbreaking theory laid the foundation for modern science.
cosmos n. 宇宙
solar system 太陽系
Grammer on the go
Quick-complete this sentence:
2009 is the year of the ___.
Catch reader's attentions
Tip #1
Begin with sentence that invite the reader to respond immediately
Tip #2.
The subject of article that the reader is not familiar with.
Begin with something that the reader already know.
( The year of ox )
Tip #3.
Make a connection with Tip #1 and Tip #2.
2009 is the year of the ____
Well, yes, it is the year of Ox,
but did you know that 2009 is also the year of the telescope?
Chat room
mankind
= the human race
humankind 女性意識抬頭，mankind被換成humankind
the humanities 人文學科
humanity 人類/人性/人道
eg: He treats the prisons with humanity.
humane adj. 仁道的
the humane society 動物保護協會
The sky's the limit in 2009
Quick- complete this sentence:
2009 is the year of the ____
Well, yes, it is the year of Ox,
but did you know that 2009 is also the year of the telescope?
This year the world celebrates the 400th anniversary of Galileo Galilei's observations of the universe through an astronomical telescope. In 1609, the Italian scientist first pointed a "Dutch perpspective glass" at the night sky and made discoveries that changed mankind's conceptions of the universe. He saw craters and mountains on Earth's moon, several moons circling the planet of Jupitar, and billions of stars in the blackest parts of space.
Galileo's observations gave mankind the first hint of how awesome the cosmos is. In honor of Galileo's discoveries, the United Nations and the International Astronomical Union have declared 2009 to be the International Year of Astronomy(IYA2009). IYA2009 also celebrates the work of Johannes Kepler, a German astronomer who published Astronomer who published Astronomia Nova in 1609. The groundbreaking work was the result of a decade of research on the movement of planets in our solar system. Kepler's models -- known as Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion are still used by astronomers today.
astronomy n. -> the study of outer space/star/planet
eg: Joe has been fascinated by planets since he was a child,
so he majored in astronomy in university.
conception n. -> the idea you have 觀點/概念
eg: She has no conception of how a business should be run.
eg: People have different conceptions of success.
eg: He has absolutely no conception of how to run a business.
eg: This course provides you with some basic conceptios of Western art history.
crater n. -> a pole on the surface of something caused by impact
月球上的環狀山/隕石坑/火山口/砲彈掉成的坑洞
eg: After the explosion, there was only a crater where the building had once been.
eg: The temperature inside the crater of a volcano is too hot to get near.
eg: The bomb created craters on the walls that are still visible fifty years after the war.
eg: Crater Lake is a popluar sight-seeing located in America.
ox n. 牛
microscope n.顯微鏡
telescope n.望遠鏡
perspective glass -> a telescope which shows objects in the right position
groundbreaking adj. 開創性的
eg: The author's groundbreaking work was a nonfiction book about race in America.
eg: This old movie was groundbreaking when it first come out.
Today many directors are inspired by it.
eg: Newton's groundbreaking theory laid the foundation for modern science.
cosmos n. 宇宙
solar system 太陽系
Grammer on the go
Quick-complete this sentence:
2009 is the year of the ___.
Catch reader's attentions
Tip #1
Begin with sentence that invite the reader to respond immediately
Tip #2.
The subject of article that the reader is not familiar with.
Begin with something that the reader already know.
( The year of ox )
Tip #3.
Make a connection with Tip #1 and Tip #2.
2009 is the year of the ____
Well, yes, it is the year of Ox,
but did you know that 2009 is also the year of the telescope?
Chat room
mankind
= the human race
humankind 女性意識抬頭，mankind被換成humankind
the humanities 人文學科
humanity 人類/人性/人道
eg: He treats the prisons with humanity.
humane adj. 仁道的
the humane society 動物保護協會
錯過空中英語怎麼辦?
錯過空中英語怎麼辦呢？
我這邊指的錯過是想要透過網路收聽空英節目，
可是卻發現網站上面放的內容已經被更新了，
而選不到想要收聽日期的講解內容．
那就放棄吧．
當然不是這樣囉，XD
如果是這樣，我就不會post這一篇文章了．
解決方法：
找出你想要收聽的那一天的網路連結，再透過windows media player播放就可以囉．
接下來Step by Step說明．
Step1.
在Daily Radio Program 網頁中，在某一天的節目圖示上面按滑鼠右鍵選複製捷徑．
我這邊這個例子是選在六號，找出來的網址為
mms://air.hihit.net/studio/20090306ba.wma
Step2.
開啟Windows media player，
選檔案->開啟URL
Step3.
將Step1找出來的網址貼上，並改成你想要收聽的日期．
mms://air.hihit.net/studio/20090306ba.wma
假設想要收聽5號的節目，網址就改成
mms://air.hihit.net/studio/20090305ba.wma
當然現在五號的節目直接滑鼠點選就可以選得到，
如果今天已經是十幾號了，但是又想聽之前的節目的時候，
不妨可以試試這個方法．
另外，如果你會用Flashget軟體，把這個網址貼到Flashget上，就可以把檔案抓下來喔．
我這邊指的錯過是想要透過網路收聽空英節目，
可是卻發現網站上面放的內容已經被更新了，
而選不到想要收聽日期的講解內容．
那就放棄吧．
當然不是這樣囉，XD
如果是這樣，我就不會post這一篇文章了．
解決方法：
找出你想要收聽的那一天的網路連結，再透過windows media player播放就可以囉．
接下來Step by Step說明．
Step1.
在Daily Radio Program 網頁中，在某一天的節目圖示上面按滑鼠右鍵選複製捷徑．
我這邊這個例子是選在六號，找出來的網址為
mms://air.hihit.net/studio/20090306ba.wma
Step2.
開啟Windows media player，
選檔案->開啟URL
Step3.
將Step1找出來的網址貼上，並改成你想要收聽的日期．
mms://air.hihit.net/studio/20090306ba.wma
假設想要收聽5號的節目，網址就改成
mms://air.hihit.net/studio/20090305ba.wma
當然現在五號的節目直接滑鼠點選就可以選得到，
如果今天已經是十幾號了，但是又想聽之前的節目的時候，
不妨可以試試這個方法．
另外，如果你會用Flashget軟體，把這個網址貼到Flashget上，就可以把檔案抓下來喔．
2009年3月5日 星期四
Studioclassroom_20090305
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How chocolate works
When you eat dark chocolate, what you are eating is cocoa liquor miexed with extra cocoa butter and some sugar. It sounds like a simple reciple, but it's not like you can just toss these ingredients in a bowl and serve it. Chocolate-making is an art. First you have to put the ingredients through a process called conching. In one type of conching machine, big heavy rollers mash the ingredients over and over again on a granite slab. The goal is to break up the sugar crystals and cocoa solids to the point where the chocolate is absolutely smooth.
After conching, you have to temper the chocolate. You do this to make sure that the fats in the chocolate crystallize in the right way. There are six different ways that the fats can crystallize, and only one of them makes for goood eating. The next time you enjoy a smooth, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth piece of chocolate, think about the cocoa bean in all of its many forms. It is an incredibly popular source of pure pleasure for million of people.
recipe n. 食譜/秘訣
eg: I can't tell you how this is made. The recipe is a secret.
eg: Mom's apple pie recipe is very popular in our neighborhood.
eg: The magazine provides good recipes for organic food.
eg: What is the recipe(秘訣) for a successful marriage?
mash v.
eg: To make banana bread, mash the bananas until they're soft.
eg: The mother mashed the banana so her baby could eat it.
eg: The chef(主廚) mashed some potatoes to go along with the steak.
crystal n. 結晶體/水晶石/水晶飾品
eg: You can make homemade crystals with salt and water.
eg: You can see the salt crystals that were desopite on the rock after the sea water vaporized.
eg: Mom wore a crystal necklace to the party.
crystallize v. 結晶/晶化
eg: The syrup(糖漿) began to crystallize once it cooled down.
sugar crystal
creamy adj. very smooth/thick like cream
Cheese cake is a little bit creamy.
creamy adj.
eg: I had creamy tomate soup with my sandwich.
temper v. -> change
Chocolate-making is an art.
art -> technique/skill/know-how 技術
master the art of teaching
Grammer on the go
It sounds like a simple recipe, but it's not like you can
just toss these ingredients in a bowl and serve it.
it's not like ( emphasize how the situlation isn't as simple as one think )
eg: Even though the singer is known for being friendly,
it's not like you can just walk up to his front door and ask for his autograph.
eg: Although the clinic is free, it's not like you can just come and get any kind of drug you want.
//==========================================//
How chocolate works
When you eat dark chocolate, what you are eating is cocoa liquor miexed with extra cocoa butter and some sugar. It sounds like a simple reciple, but it's not like you can just toss these ingredients in a bowl and serve it. Chocolate-making is an art. First you have to put the ingredients through a process called conching. In one type of conching machine, big heavy rollers mash the ingredients over and over again on a granite slab. The goal is to break up the sugar crystals and cocoa solids to the point where the chocolate is absolutely smooth.
After conching, you have to temper the chocolate. You do this to make sure that the fats in the chocolate crystallize in the right way. There are six different ways that the fats can crystallize, and only one of them makes for goood eating. The next time you enjoy a smooth, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth piece of chocolate, think about the cocoa bean in all of its many forms. It is an incredibly popular source of pure pleasure for million of people.
recipe n. 食譜/秘訣
eg: I can't tell you how this is made. The recipe is a secret.
eg: Mom's apple pie recipe is very popular in our neighborhood.
eg: The magazine provides good recipes for organic food.
eg: What is the recipe(秘訣) for a successful marriage?
mash v.
eg: To make banana bread, mash the bananas until they're soft.
eg: The mother mashed the banana so her baby could eat it.
eg: The chef(主廚) mashed some potatoes to go along with the steak.
crystal n. 結晶體/水晶石/水晶飾品
eg: You can make homemade crystals with salt and water.
eg: You can see the salt crystals that were desopite on the rock after the sea water vaporized.
eg: Mom wore a crystal necklace to the party.
crystallize v. 結晶/晶化
eg: The syrup(糖漿) began to crystallize once it cooled down.
sugar crystal
creamy adj. very smooth/thick like cream
Cheese cake is a little bit creamy.
creamy adj.
eg: I had creamy tomate soup with my sandwich.
temper v. -> change
Chocolate-making is an art.
art -> technique/skill/know-how 技術
master the art of teaching
Grammer on the go
It sounds like a simple recipe, but it's not like you can
just toss these ingredients in a bowl and serve it.
it's not like ( emphasize how the situlation isn't as simple as one think )
eg: Even though the singer is known for being friendly,
it's not like you can just walk up to his front door and ask for his autograph.
eg: Although the clinic is free, it's not like you can just come and get any kind of drug you want.
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2009年3月4日 星期三
Studioclassroom_20090304
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How Chocolate Works
The process of making chocolate is fascinating.
Are you a chocoholic? Many people are. The average American consumes more than 10 pounds of chocolate every year. Have you ever wondered where all that chocolate comes from? Chocolate starts with a tree called the cacao tree. The cacao tree produce a fruit about the size of a small pineapple. Inside this fruit you find a big handful of cacao seeds, also known as cocao beans.
Making chocolate
If you have ever made peanut butter at home, you know something about making chocolate. You take peanuts, roast them, and then toss them in a grinder or a blender. You can do exactly the same thing with cocoa beans, and you get a thick liquid called chocolate liquor. It smells absolutely heavenly. If you let chocolate liquor cool and solidify, what you have is pure, unsweetened chocolate. Take the chocolate liquor and put it in a big hydraulic press. The press lets you squeeze out the fat. We call the cat cocoa butter. The brown solids left behind in the press are known as cocoa powder, which is great for baking.
consume v. 吃光/用掉
eg: You will consume fewer calories if you eat a salid instead of potato chips.
eg: The swimmers usually consume extra food each day during their training season.
eg: SUVs usually consume more gas than other types of cars.
chocoholic n. 嗜食巧克力者
(additive to chocolate)
(pormanteau word 混合詞/合併詞)(chocolate & alcoholic)
eg: Since Nathan is a chocoholic he can eat whole box of chocolate in a very short amount of time.
alcoholic 嗜酒狂
workaholic 工作狂
shopaholic 購物狂
liquor n. 烈酒/
(very strong alcohol)(very thick liquid chocolate)
eg: A popular liquor in Asian countries is made from rice.
heavenly adj.
eg: The taste of this mango pudding is heavenly! It's really delicious!
unsweetened adj. 沒有加糖的
eg: I would kike unsweetened tea. Please don't add any sugar to it.
eg: This unsweetened jam is ideal for people trying to lose weight.
eg: This unsweetened fruit juice is as tasty as those sweetened ones.
hydraulic adj. 水壓的,液壓的
hydraulic press
solidify v. 凝固
Why do people enjoy chocolate so much? It may be because chocolate contains several interesting chemicals. The most important of these is called theobromine, a chemical similar to caffeine in that it can lit you spirits. The problem is that the amounts of these chemicals are so small that it is hard to say whether they have any real effect on a person.
//==========================================//
How Chocolate Works
The process of making chocolate is fascinating.
Are you a chocoholic? Many people are. The average American consumes more than 10 pounds of chocolate every year. Have you ever wondered where all that chocolate comes from? Chocolate starts with a tree called the cacao tree. The cacao tree produce a fruit about the size of a small pineapple. Inside this fruit you find a big handful of cacao seeds, also known as cocao beans.
Making chocolate
If you have ever made peanut butter at home, you know something about making chocolate. You take peanuts, roast them, and then toss them in a grinder or a blender. You can do exactly the same thing with cocoa beans, and you get a thick liquid called chocolate liquor. It smells absolutely heavenly. If you let chocolate liquor cool and solidify, what you have is pure, unsweetened chocolate. Take the chocolate liquor and put it in a big hydraulic press. The press lets you squeeze out the fat. We call the cat cocoa butter. The brown solids left behind in the press are known as cocoa powder, which is great for baking.
consume v. 吃光/用掉
eg: You will consume fewer calories if you eat a salid instead of potato chips.
eg: The swimmers usually consume extra food each day during their training season.
eg: SUVs usually consume more gas than other types of cars.
chocoholic n. 嗜食巧克力者
(additive to chocolate)
(pormanteau word 混合詞/合併詞)(chocolate & alcoholic)
eg: Since Nathan is a chocoholic he can eat whole box of chocolate in a very short amount of time.
alcoholic 嗜酒狂
workaholic 工作狂
shopaholic 購物狂
liquor n. 烈酒/
(very strong alcohol)(very thick liquid chocolate)
eg: A popular liquor in Asian countries is made from rice.
heavenly adj.
eg: The taste of this mango pudding is heavenly! It's really delicious!
unsweetened adj. 沒有加糖的
eg: I would kike unsweetened tea. Please don't add any sugar to it.
eg: This unsweetened jam is ideal for people trying to lose weight.
eg: This unsweetened fruit juice is as tasty as those sweetened ones.
hydraulic adj. 水壓的,液壓的
hydraulic press
solidify v. 凝固
Why do people enjoy chocolate so much? It may be because chocolate contains several interesting chemicals. The most important of these is called theobromine, a chemical similar to caffeine in that it can lit you spirits. The problem is that the amounts of these chemicals are so small that it is hard to say whether they have any real effect on a person.
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2009年3月3日 星期二
Studioclassroom_20090303
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digitally adv. 數位式地
eg: The movie star had his name digitally printed on his pictures for his fans.
eg: Today Most albums are digitally recorded. But I still prefer sound record.
eg: This photos are digitally stored in the CD-ROM.
pave the way idiom.
eg: His research paved the way for developing a cure for cancer.
Grammer on the go
As the technology improved, so did the telephone.
-> As the technolog improved, the telephone also improved, too.
Sentence Pattern:
As something verbs... , so did something else.
eg: As the patient's body grew healthier each day, so did her spirits.
eg: As the working enviroment improved for the employees, so did the company's business.
fiber optics
hit the market --> informal usage (口語)到達/抵達
-> to arrive the market
hit the beach 前往海灘
hit the jackpot 中大獎
-> to win the top prize.
a hit 成功而風行一時的事物
-> something successful or popular
revolutionary adj
eg: The revolutionary new drug will help cancer patients.
eg: The revolutionary drug made curing cancer possible.
eg: The engineer developed a revolutionary car that runs on a alternative energy.
anyone's guess 沒有人猜得準的事
eg: Will Tom finally ask Susie to mary him tonight. That's anyone's guess.
eg: Who the company will hire to be their new CEO is anyone's guess for now.
eg: Since the boss is still on the vacation, it's anyone's guess when the employees will get paid.
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digitally adv. 數位式地
eg: The movie star had his name digitally printed on his pictures for his fans.
eg: Today Most albums are digitally recorded. But I still prefer sound record.
eg: This photos are digitally stored in the CD-ROM.
pave the way idiom.
eg: His research paved the way for developing a cure for cancer.
Grammer on the go
As the technology improved, so did the telephone.
-> As the technolog improved, the telephone also improved, too.
Sentence Pattern:
As something verbs... , so did something else.
eg: As the patient's body grew healthier each day, so did her spirits.
eg: As the working enviroment improved for the employees, so did the company's business.
fiber optics
hit the market --> informal usage (口語)到達/抵達
-> to arrive the market
hit the beach 前往海灘
hit the jackpot 中大獎
-> to win the top prize.
a hit 成功而風行一時的事物
-> something successful or popular
revolutionary adj
eg: The revolutionary new drug will help cancer patients.
eg: The revolutionary drug made curing cancer possible.
eg: The engineer developed a revolutionary car that runs on a alternative energy.
anyone's guess 沒有人猜得準的事
eg: Will Tom finally ask Susie to mary him tonight. That's anyone's guess.
eg: Who the company will hire to be their new CEO is anyone's guess for now.
eg: Since the boss is still on the vacation, it's anyone's guess when the employees will get paid.
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2009年3月2日 星期一
Studioclassroom_20090302
Invention
communicate vi.
communicate with someone
eg: As the beginning of school, Mrs. Smith tried to communicate her goals to all of her students parents.
eg: We communicated with the locals by using our hands.
eg: With cell-phones we can communicate with people anytime, and anywhere.
telegraph n. 電報
eg: In World War I, soldiers sent messages back to their families using telegraphs.
communication n.
eg: Communication was lost between the airplane and the airpoart during the storm.
eg: Throughout the Internet has become an important tool of communication.
eg: Communication between Ted and his fater has been very difficult lately.
eg: Jack needs to improve his communication skills.
patent n. 專利
(The document gives you permission to sell something you invent/made.)
eg: This new drug is protected by a patent.
eg: receive a patent 得到專利
eg: file/apply a patent 申請專利
eg: After developing new technology, the company filed for a patent.
the 1840s
1840s are in the nineteen'th centory
AD0 to AD99
AD = Anno Domini 放在年份的前面 [ 西元(拉丁文) ]
BC = Before Christ 放在年份的後面
AD2009 西元2009年
100BC 西元前100年
the 21st century
copper n. 銅
eg: The famous chef used a large copper pot to boil the noodles.
eg: copper wire
The Telephon:
Past, Present and Future
The telephone has come a long way since its early days.
Imagine using smoke signals, carrier pigeons or riders on horseback to send an important message. Although those methods may sound strange, years ago people used them to communincate.Today, all a person has to do is pick up a telephone. The telephone was born in the 19th century. By 1840s, telegraphs were the main form of long-distance communication. But these machines were very slow. After years of work, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the telephone.
This happened on March 7, 1876, and three days later Bell made the world's first phone call. He sent his voice into the next room using copper wire and sound waves. His assistant heard a simple message: 'Watson, come here. I want you." Communication change forever.
A high price
Initially, telephone service was very expensive. In 1927 a three-minute call from New York to Lodon cost US$75! That would be equal to spending US$895 on the same phone call today
Alexander Graham Bell's inventive genius touched many areas of science. In addition to the telephone, Bell had patents for a metal detector, a phonograph, a device to local icebergs and another to detect minor hearing problems. Bell was also something of a prophet, foreseeing the difficulties industrial pollution would have on the environment, and so explored alternative energy sources, like solar power.
communicate vi.
communicate with someone
eg: As the beginning of school, Mrs. Smith tried to communicate her goals to all of her students parents.
eg: We communicated with the locals by using our hands.
eg: With cell-phones we can communicate with people anytime, and anywhere.
telegraph n. 電報
eg: In World War I, soldiers sent messages back to their families using telegraphs.
communication n.
eg: Communication was lost between the airplane and the airpoart during the storm.
eg: Throughout the Internet has become an important tool of communication.
eg: Communication between Ted and his fater has been very difficult lately.
eg: Jack needs to improve his communication skills.
patent n. 專利
(The document gives you permission to sell something you invent/made.)
eg: This new drug is protected by a patent.
eg: receive a patent 得到專利
eg: file/apply a patent 申請專利
eg: After developing new technology, the company filed for a patent.
the 1840s
1840s are in the nineteen'th centory
AD0 to AD99
AD = Anno Domini 放在年份的前面 [ 西元(拉丁文) ]
BC = Before Christ 放在年份的後面
AD2009 西元2009年
100BC 西元前100年
the 21st century
copper n. 銅
eg: The famous chef used a large copper pot to boil the noodles.
eg: copper wire
The Telephon:
Past, Present and Future
The telephone has come a long way since its early days.
Imagine using smoke signals, carrier pigeons or riders on horseback to send an important message. Although those methods may sound strange, years ago people used them to communincate.Today, all a person has to do is pick up a telephone. The telephone was born in the 19th century. By 1840s, telegraphs were the main form of long-distance communication. But these machines were very slow. After years of work, Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the telephone.
This happened on March 7, 1876, and three days later Bell made the world's first phone call. He sent his voice into the next room using copper wire and sound waves. His assistant heard a simple message: 'Watson, come here. I want you." Communication change forever.
A high price
Initially, telephone service was very expensive. In 1927 a three-minute call from New York to Lodon cost US$75! That would be equal to spending US$895 on the same phone call today
Alexander Graham Bell's inventive genius touched many areas of science. In addition to the telephone, Bell had patents for a metal detector, a phonograph, a device to local icebergs and another to detect minor hearing problems. Bell was also something of a prophet, foreseeing the difficulties industrial pollution would have on the environment, and so explored alternative energy sources, like solar power.
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adventurous adj. 愛冒險的
eg: As Mark is an adventurous guy, he will go anywhere and try anything.
docile adj. 溫馴的
eg: The docile animals let all the kids have them.
eg: Golden retrivers are mostly docile and gentle with childen.
surface v. 浮出水面
submerge v. 把...浸入水中,淹沒
dunk v. 把一個人的頭壓在水裡
dive v. 潛水、跳水
formation 形成物/構成物(常用複數型)
eg: As in the giant rock formation are amazing.
eg: cloud formations 雲層
eg: rock formations 岩層
eg: The geographer took pictures of the rock formations of this area for future study.
ruin n. 廢墟/遺蹟(常用複數型) v. 使毀壞
eg: We visited several Roman ruins during our trip to Italy.
eg: The soldier tried to find the survivors in the ruins of the bumped city.
eg: As Mark is an adventurous guy, he will go anywhere and try anything.
docile adj. 溫馴的
eg: The docile animals let all the kids have them.
eg: Golden retrivers are mostly docile and gentle with childen.
surface v. 浮出水面
submerge v. 把...浸入水中,淹沒
dunk v. 把一個人的頭壓在水裡
dive v. 潛水、跳水
formation 形成物/構成物(常用複數型)
eg: As in the giant rock formation are amazing.
eg: cloud formations 雲層
eg: rock formations 岩層
eg: The geographer took pictures of the rock formations of this area for future study.
ruin n. 廢墟/遺蹟(常用複數型) v. 使毀壞
eg: We visited several Roman ruins during our trip to Italy.
eg: The soldier tried to find the survivors in the ruins of the bumped city.
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