Conversation B
Beth: What about people who write offensive content or insert false information?
Adam: Actually a study conducted by MIT found that obscenities in articles are usually removed within 1.7 minutes. False information is usually quickly deleted too.
Beth: Well, that does strengthen your argument. But what about times when people don't agree on the information?
Adam: That's called an "edit war." It happens the most when there are several different points of view on the topic. Most of the time, the people who disagree eventually reach a consensus.
Beth: But how long does that take? If you can't trust the accuracy of the information, what can you use if for?
Adam: There are plenty of uses! A travel wiki can be an ingenious way to read about or discuss places of interest. Some offices even have wikis for company information or policies.
Beth: Why should we trust the infomation on even those wikis? The authors may still lack expertise.
Adam: Not necessarily. Since anyone can help write a wiki, experts can share information too. Besides, a big group of people will always have more knowledge than just one expert.
Beth: Perhaps that is true, but I'm not convinced yet.
obscenity n. 猥褻
eg: The mother covered her young child's ears after hearing obscenities on the TV show.
delete v. 刪除
de- 分離/除去
eg: Make sure you don't accidentally delete that important file from your computer.
eg: I deleted some old e-mails so I can have more space for incoming mails.
eg: The last part of the interview was deleted due to space limitation.
consensus n. 共識(多半用單數形或是不可數的型態)
-> reach some sort of agreement
con- 共同
-sens 感覺
eg: The consensus of the organization was that they should elect John to be their president.
eg: reach a consensus on something 在某件事上達成共識
eg: We finally reached a consensus on our annual goals.
expertise n. 專門知識或技術
expert n. 專家
expertise in something
eg: My history professor's expertise is World War II.
eg: Her expertise in cooking really impressed us.
eg: I have no expertise in sports.
MIT[Massachusetts Institute of Technology] n. 麻省理工學院
edit war n.筆戰
offensive adj. 討厭的/令人作嘔的
//== Chat room ==//
There's power in numbers.
-> The more people you have to contribute something, the more successful it will be.
There's power in numbers.
= Two heads are better than one. 三個臭皮匠勝個一個諸葛亮
Many hands make light work. 人多好辦事
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
太多的廚師會把湯煮壞
-> 人多反而把事搞砸
2009年4月30日 星期四
2009年4月29日 星期三
The jury is still out
from: http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/jury-is-still-out.html
Meaning
Opinion has not yet been finalised on a particular subject; especially due to information being incomplete.
Origin
'The Jury Is Still Out' has been a staple headline in US newspapers for at least 150 years. For example, this from The New York Daily-Times, May 1850:
"The [Gardiner Trial] Jury are still out, with no prospect of immediate agreement."
The phrase has continued to be used in this literal sense. It came into the language in its more common present-day figurative form following its frequent use in the reporting of the infamous Finch-Tregoff murder trials in 1959/61. Dr. Bernard Finch was a middle-aged Los Angles surgeon and Carole Tregoff was described in papers at the time as 'his shapely young receptionist'. The murder of Finch's wife and Finch and Tregoff's subsequent trials was a cause célèbre. At each of their no less than three trials the jury took their time in coming to a judgment and hacks must have got tired of typing 'Jury Still Out' each day. This newspaper cutting was typical of the hundreds of stories that ran during 1959 to 1961:
At the third trial, during March and April 1961, the pair were finally convicted of murder.
The emergence of the figurative use of 'the jury is still out', i.e. as a reference to a non-legal decision and where no actual jury is involved, began around the same time and has now become somewhat hackeyed. For example, this piece from the Wisconsin State Journal, August 1961, which is in response to the newspaper dropping Rick and Bill Hackney's 'Sir Bagby' cartoon:
Editor's Note — The "jury" is still out on the fate of Sir Bagby's presence on the Comic page.
The presence of quotation marks around the word jury indicates that no real jury was deliberating on Sir Bagby's future.
Had Dr. Finch kept his mind on surgery, we would not now have the cliché 'the jury is still out' at our disposal. I've leave it to you to decide whether that's to the good or not.
//=======================================//
"The jury is still out" 起源，
主要是報導一件不有名謀殺案，在案情尚未明朗化之前，報紙上常用這樣的標題，原來字面上的意義是陪審團還在庭外尚未作出決議，後來被拿來用做比喻事情尚未定案。
The "jury" is still out on the fate of Sir Bagby's presence on the Comic page.像這樣的標題，jury被引號括起來，強調根本這件事情沒有陪審團，而只是拿這樣的一句來說明這件事情尚未明朗化。
//=======================================//
Meaning
Opinion has not yet been finalised on a particular subject; especially due to information being incomplete.
Origin
'The Jury Is Still Out' has been a staple headline in US newspapers for at least 150 years. For example, this from The New York Daily-Times, May 1850:
"The [Gardiner Trial] Jury are still out, with no prospect of immediate agreement."
The phrase has continued to be used in this literal sense. It came into the language in its more common present-day figurative form following its frequent use in the reporting of the infamous Finch-Tregoff murder trials in 1959/61. Dr. Bernard Finch was a middle-aged Los Angles surgeon and Carole Tregoff was described in papers at the time as 'his shapely young receptionist'. The murder of Finch's wife and Finch and Tregoff's subsequent trials was a cause célèbre. At each of their no less than three trials the jury took their time in coming to a judgment and hacks must have got tired of typing 'Jury Still Out' each day. This newspaper cutting was typical of the hundreds of stories that ran during 1959 to 1961:
At the third trial, during March and April 1961, the pair were finally convicted of murder.
The emergence of the figurative use of 'the jury is still out', i.e. as a reference to a non-legal decision and where no actual jury is involved, began around the same time and has now become somewhat hackeyed. For example, this piece from the Wisconsin State Journal, August 1961, which is in response to the newspaper dropping Rick and Bill Hackney's 'Sir Bagby' cartoon:
Editor's Note — The "jury" is still out on the fate of Sir Bagby's presence on the Comic page.
The presence of quotation marks around the word jury indicates that no real jury was deliberating on Sir Bagby's future.
Had Dr. Finch kept his mind on surgery, we would not now have the cliché 'the jury is still out' at our disposal. I've leave it to you to decide whether that's to the good or not.
//=======================================//
"The jury is still out" 起源，
主要是報導一件不有名謀殺案，在案情尚未明朗化之前，報紙上常用這樣的標題，原來字面上的意義是陪審團還在庭外尚未作出決議，後來被拿來用做比喻事情尚未定案。
The "jury" is still out on the fate of Sir Bagby's presence on the Comic page.像這樣的標題，jury被引號括起來，強調根本這件事情沒有陪審團，而只是拿這樣的一句來說明這件事情尚未明朗化。
//=======================================//
20090429 -- The World of Wikis (1)
The World of Wikis
Do wiki communicaties spread fact or fiction?
Have you ever wondered which dog won the World's Ugliest Dog Contest last year or what the longest word in the English language is? Look no further than Wikipedia to find answers to these questions and many more.
Wikipedia is one of a number of sites called wikis, websites that allow anyone to write, add to or change a site's text. But, are wikis reliable sources of information? The jury is still out on that as not everyone is enamored of the sites.
Conversation A
Adam: I'm so glad to finally be finished with my research paper. I ended up finding a lot of great information on Wikipedia.
Beth: Wikipedia? Are you serious? Wikis have no credibility. Articles on those sites are full of inaccurate information.
Adam: I disagree. In fact, I am convinced that wikis are writers oversees all of the content.
Beth: Maybe, but just how qualified are these people? What if they really don't know much about a topic but write about it anyway?
Adam: That's possible, but the writing community has enough people involved that mistakes are caught quickly and revisions are made.
enamor v. 傾心
eg: Ken was so enamored by the beautiful woman that he asked her to have dinner with him.
eg: Tanya is enamored of this band from England.
eg: I have to say that I'm not enamored of the countryside.
credibility n. 可靠性
-> a belif to be true
eg: The politician lost credibility when the press revealed that he lied during his campaign.
eg: The negative news mightharm the credibility of the Prime Minister.
eg: Recalling the defective products actually increased the company's credibility.
oversee v. 監督
eg: He was hired to oversee the workers as they built the new shopping center.
qualified adj. 有資格的
eg: The skilled doctor was the only one at the hospital qualified to perform the difficult surgery.
wiki n. 維基
the jury is still out (idiom) (陪審團仍在庭外商議作出裁決) 某件事尚未有定案
the jury is still out on something
eg: The jury is still out on the performance of the salesman.
//== Chat room ==//
incompetent 沒有能力的/不能勝任的
competent
eg: He is incompetent at his work.
amateur 業餘從事者
-> less skilled
novice 新手
amateur photographer 業餘攝影師
//== More Info ==//
The first wiki was created in 1995 by Ward Cunningham. His WikiWikiWeb was used by software developers to create a library of software patterns. It still exists today.
On a big wiki like Wikipedia, thousands of pages change every day. During peak hours, 50 or more pages can be changing every minute. Wikipedia receives about 1.4 billion visits per month.
Do wiki communicaties spread fact or fiction?
Have you ever wondered which dog won the World's Ugliest Dog Contest last year or what the longest word in the English language is? Look no further than Wikipedia to find answers to these questions and many more.
Wikipedia is one of a number of sites called wikis, websites that allow anyone to write, add to or change a site's text. But, are wikis reliable sources of information? The jury is still out on that as not everyone is enamored of the sites.
Conversation A
Adam: I'm so glad to finally be finished with my research paper. I ended up finding a lot of great information on Wikipedia.
Beth: Wikipedia? Are you serious? Wikis have no credibility. Articles on those sites are full of inaccurate information.
Adam: I disagree. In fact, I am convinced that wikis are writers oversees all of the content.
Beth: Maybe, but just how qualified are these people? What if they really don't know much about a topic but write about it anyway?
Adam: That's possible, but the writing community has enough people involved that mistakes are caught quickly and revisions are made.
enamor v. 傾心
eg: Ken was so enamored by the beautiful woman that he asked her to have dinner with him.
eg: Tanya is enamored of this band from England.
eg: I have to say that I'm not enamored of the countryside.
credibility n. 可靠性
-> a belif to be true
eg: The politician lost credibility when the press revealed that he lied during his campaign.
eg: The negative news mightharm the credibility of the Prime Minister.
eg: Recalling the defective products actually increased the company's credibility.
oversee v. 監督
eg: He was hired to oversee the workers as they built the new shopping center.
qualified adj. 有資格的
eg: The skilled doctor was the only one at the hospital qualified to perform the difficult surgery.
wiki n. 維基
the jury is still out (idiom) (陪審團仍在庭外商議作出裁決) 某件事尚未有定案
the jury is still out on something
eg: The jury is still out on the performance of the salesman.
//== Chat room ==//
incompetent 沒有能力的/不能勝任的
competent
eg: He is incompetent at his work.
amateur 業餘從事者
-> less skilled
novice 新手
amateur photographer 業餘攝影師
//== More Info ==//
The first wiki was created in 1995 by Ward Cunningham. His WikiWikiWeb was used by software developers to create a library of software patterns. It still exists today.
On a big wiki like Wikipedia, thousands of pages change every day. During peak hours, 50 or more pages can be changing every minute. Wikipedia receives about 1.4 billion visits per month.
A wolf in sheep's clothing
from: http://elearning.rad.gov.tw/files/14-1000-176,r6.php
每到畢業潮，就業市場上就湧入了一批剛出社會的新鮮人。
這些初出象牙塔的清純學子都懷有著年輕人遠大抱負與理想；因此，使得求職市場上出現不少詐欺集團，專找這些年輕剛畢業學生做為騙財騙色對象。
A wolf in sheep's clothing ，
這句英文已經非常明顯的告訴各位，
這些穿著西裝比挺的歹徒其實也就是所謂披掛著羊皮的狼。
這種人也就是所謂的偽君子。
凡事還是小心一點比較好。
中英例句：
Amy: If I see Jimmy again, that would be a cold day in hell.
Bill: What happened? Isn't he your dreamboat?
Amy: Someone told me that Jimmy has a crush on Cindy.
Bill: Really?
Amy: I though it was a rumor at the beginning. But I saw him and Cindy together
in restaurant last night.
Bill: Oh, what an awful guy.
Amy: He is not awful. He's such a wolf in sheep's clothing .
艾美： 我決不可能再和吉米見面了。
比爾： 怎麼了？ 他不是妳的白馬王子嗎？
艾美： 有人告訴我說吉米在暗戀辛蒂。
比爾： 真的嗎？
艾美： 剛開始我以為只是謠傳。 但是我昨晚看見他和辛蒂一起出現在餐廳。
比爾： 喔，真是糟糕的傢伙。
艾美： 他才不糟糕呢？ 他是個偽君子。
作者：甘怡然 / Allen Bilingual Café
每到畢業潮，就業市場上就湧入了一批剛出社會的新鮮人。
這些初出象牙塔的清純學子都懷有著年輕人遠大抱負與理想；因此，使得求職市場上出現不少詐欺集團，專找這些年輕剛畢業學生做為騙財騙色對象。
A wolf in sheep's clothing ，
這句英文已經非常明顯的告訴各位，
這些穿著西裝比挺的歹徒其實也就是所謂披掛著羊皮的狼。
這種人也就是所謂的偽君子。
凡事還是小心一點比較好。
中英例句：
Amy: If I see Jimmy again, that would be a cold day in hell.
Bill: What happened? Isn't he your dreamboat?
Amy: Someone told me that Jimmy has a crush on Cindy.
Bill: Really?
Amy: I though it was a rumor at the beginning. But I saw him and Cindy together
in restaurant last night.
Bill: Oh, what an awful guy.
Amy: He is not awful. He's such a wolf in sheep's clothing .
艾美： 我決不可能再和吉米見面了。
比爾： 怎麼了？ 他不是妳的白馬王子嗎？
艾美： 有人告訴我說吉米在暗戀辛蒂。
比爾： 真的嗎？
艾美： 剛開始我以為只是謠傳。 但是我昨晚看見他和辛蒂一起出現在餐廳。
比爾： 喔，真是糟糕的傢伙。
艾美： 他才不糟糕呢？ 他是個偽君子。
作者：甘怡然 / Allen Bilingual Café
2009年4月28日 星期二
20090428 -- Shortcut to Friendship (2)
Shortcut to Friendship
"I have wool," cried Lampchop.
"We all do," the others added.
Then Fluff stepped out in front.
"But my wool is the best." She tossed her curly head.
"It's curly. It's white. It's soft. And it's ..."
"Perfect!" the farmer cut in.
And he stepped up to Fluff and put his arms around her.
"See," she bragged, "I'm cut out for something special. Not like ..."
Suddenly the farmer threw her to the ground.
"Oh!" she screamed.
"What are you doing? Cut it out!"
The farmer took scissors from his back pocket.
He began cutting away at Fluff's curly coat.
He clipped. He snipped. Then he clipped again. Finally, he finished.
"Thanks," he smiled and went whistling down the lane, carrying the sack of wool.
Fluff tossed her head, but there were no curls.
She looked awful. She felt even worse.
"Now, I know. I'm no more special than anyone else," She said tearfully.
"I'm not sure if I can cut it without my curls."
"Fluff's finally cut down to size," the others joked.
"Now she knows she's no better than the rest of us." Lambchop didn't laugh.
"Don't feel bad," he told her. "I like you better this way."
"Stop trying to pull the wool over my eyes," she said. "I look really bad."
"But", he said. "it's not the fluff on the outside that's important.
It's the stuff on the inside.
And now I can tell, you really are cut out for something special."
"Just like you!" she said sheepishly. "Come on, let's go play."
brag v. 自誇
brag bragged bragged
brag about something
brag that 子句
eg: I brag because I am smart, good-looking, talented and wealthy.
eg: He always brags about how successful he is.
eg: Victor bragged that he was the best quarterback(四分衛) the team ever had.
sheepishly adv. 羞卻地/難為情地
-> a little embarrassed
eg: Herbert was embarrassed and walked away sheepishly.
eg: When she spilled(打翻) the coffee, she smiled sheepishly and apologized.
cut in 插嘴
cut something out (phr v) 停止做某事
cut it (idiom) 應付/處理(大都用在否定句)
eg: If he can't cut it, we might need to get someone else to take over the case.
eg: I don't understand why such a talented guy just can't cut it.
cut down to size (idiom) 挫掉某人的銳氣
pull the wool over one's eye (idiom) 欺矇某人
-> trick somebody
fluff n. 蓬鬆毛(或物)
wolf in sheep's clothing 披著羊皮的狼
//== Chat room ==//
"I have wool," cried Lambchop.
cried -> shout loudly
Fluff screamed.
shout, scream, cry, yell, holler, shriek
-> calling/speaking very loudly
"We all do," the others added (附和/補充說明).
the others joked. ( making fun of somebody) 嘲笑
//== Grammer on the go ==//
But it's not the fluff on the outside that's important.
-> The fluff ont the outside is not important. (normally)
sentence pattern:
But it's not noun phrase that is adjective (強調)
eg: Henry's comment doesn't bother me. (normal)
-> It's not Henry's comment that bothers me. (強調Henr's comment)
eg: The price of your gift does not matter.
-> It's not the price of your gift that matters. (強調the price of your gift)
"I have wool," cried Lampchop.
"We all do," the others added.
Then Fluff stepped out in front.
"But my wool is the best." She tossed her curly head.
"It's curly. It's white. It's soft. And it's ..."
"Perfect!" the farmer cut in.
And he stepped up to Fluff and put his arms around her.
"See," she bragged, "I'm cut out for something special. Not like ..."
Suddenly the farmer threw her to the ground.
"Oh!" she screamed.
"What are you doing? Cut it out!"
The farmer took scissors from his back pocket.
He began cutting away at Fluff's curly coat.
He clipped. He snipped. Then he clipped again. Finally, he finished.
"Thanks," he smiled and went whistling down the lane, carrying the sack of wool.
Fluff tossed her head, but there were no curls.
She looked awful. She felt even worse.
"Now, I know. I'm no more special than anyone else," She said tearfully.
"I'm not sure if I can cut it without my curls."
"Fluff's finally cut down to size," the others joked.
"Now she knows she's no better than the rest of us." Lambchop didn't laugh.
"Don't feel bad," he told her. "I like you better this way."
"Stop trying to pull the wool over my eyes," she said. "I look really bad."
"But", he said. "it's not the fluff on the outside that's important.
It's the stuff on the inside.
And now I can tell, you really are cut out for something special."
"Just like you!" she said sheepishly. "Come on, let's go play."
brag v. 自誇
brag bragged bragged
brag about something
brag that 子句
eg: I brag because I am smart, good-looking, talented and wealthy.
eg: He always brags about how successful he is.
eg: Victor bragged that he was the best quarterback(四分衛) the team ever had.
sheepishly adv. 羞卻地/難為情地
-> a little embarrassed
eg: Herbert was embarrassed and walked away sheepishly.
eg: When she spilled(打翻) the coffee, she smiled sheepishly and apologized.
cut in 插嘴
cut something out (phr v) 停止做某事
cut it (idiom) 應付/處理(大都用在否定句)
eg: If he can't cut it, we might need to get someone else to take over the case.
eg: I don't understand why such a talented guy just can't cut it.
cut down to size (idiom) 挫掉某人的銳氣
pull the wool over one's eye (idiom) 欺矇某人
-> trick somebody
fluff n. 蓬鬆毛(或物)
wolf in sheep's clothing 披著羊皮的狼
//== Chat room ==//
"I have wool," cried Lambchop.
cried -> shout loudly
Fluff screamed.
shout, scream, cry, yell, holler, shriek
-> calling/speaking very loudly
"We all do," the others added (附和/補充說明).
the others joked. ( making fun of somebody) 嘲笑
//== Grammer on the go ==//
But it's not the fluff on the outside that's important.
-> The fluff ont the outside is not important. (normally)
sentence pattern:
But it's not noun phrase that is adjective (強調)
eg: Henry's comment doesn't bother me. (normal)
-> It's not Henry's comment that bothers me. (強調Henr's comment)
eg: The price of your gift does not matter.
-> It's not the price of your gift that matters. (強調the price of your gift)
2009年4月27日 星期一
英語吵架必備100句 (上)
1. You make me sick! 你真讓我噁心！
2. What's wrong with you? 你怎麼回事？
3. I'm very disappointed. 真讓我失望。
5. You're a jerk! 你是個廢物/混球！
6. Don't talk to me like that! 别那樣和我說話!
7. Who do you think you are? 你以為你是谁？
8. What's your problem? 你怎麼回事啊？
9. I hate you! 我討厭你！
10. I don't want to see your face! 我不想再見到你！
11. You're crazy! 你瘋了!
12. Are you insane/crazy/out of your mind? 你瘋了吗？
13. Don't bother me. 别煩我。
14. Knock it off. 少来這一套。
15. Get out of my face. 從我面前消失！
16. Leave me alone. 走開。
17. Get lost.滾開！
18. Take a hike! 哪兒凉快哪兒歇著去吧。
19. You piss me off. 你氣死我了。
20. It's none of your business. 關你屁事！
21. What's the meaning of this? 這是什么意思？
22. How dare you! 你敢！
23. Cut it out. 省省吧。
24. You stupid jerk! 你這蠢蛋！
25. You have a lot of nerve. 你臉皮真厚。
26. I'm fed up. 我厭倦了。
27. I can't take it anymore. 我受不了了！
28. I've had enough of your garbage. 我聽膩了你的廢话。
29. Shut up! 閉嘴！
30. What do you want? 你想怎樣？
31. Do you know what time it is? 你知道現在都幾點了嗎？
32. What were you thinking? 你腦袋壞了嗎？
33. How can you say that? 你怎么可以這樣說？
34. Who says? 誰說的？
35. That's what you think! 那才是你腦子裡想的！
36. Don't look at me like that. 别那樣看着我。
37. What did you say? 你說什麼？
38. You are out of your mind. 你腦子有毛病！
39. You make me so mad.你氣死我了啦。
40. Drop dead. 去死吧！
41. Don't give me your [不良詞語]. 别跟我胡扯。
42. Don't give me your excuses/ No more excuses. 别找借口。
43. Nonsense! 鬼話！
44. You're a pain in the ass. 你這討厭鬼。
45. You're an asshole. 你混蛋。
46. You asked for it. 你自找的。
47. Get over yourself. 别自以為是。
48. You're nothing to me. 你對我而言什麼都不是。
49. It's not my fault. 不是我的錯。
50. You look guilty. 你看起來心虛。
2. What's wrong with you? 你怎麼回事？
3. I'm very disappointed. 真讓我失望。
5. You're a jerk! 你是個廢物/混球！
6. Don't talk to me like that! 别那樣和我說話!
7. Who do you think you are? 你以為你是谁？
8. What's your problem? 你怎麼回事啊？
9. I hate you! 我討厭你！
10. I don't want to see your face! 我不想再見到你！
11. You're crazy! 你瘋了!
12. Are you insane/crazy/out of your mind? 你瘋了吗？
13. Don't bother me. 别煩我。
14. Knock it off. 少来這一套。
15. Get out of my face. 從我面前消失！
16. Leave me alone. 走開。
17. Get lost.滾開！
18. Take a hike! 哪兒凉快哪兒歇著去吧。
19. You piss me off. 你氣死我了。
20. It's none of your business. 關你屁事！
21. What's the meaning of this? 這是什么意思？
22. How dare you! 你敢！
23. Cut it out. 省省吧。
24. You stupid jerk! 你這蠢蛋！
25. You have a lot of nerve. 你臉皮真厚。
26. I'm fed up. 我厭倦了。
27. I can't take it anymore. 我受不了了！
28. I've had enough of your garbage. 我聽膩了你的廢话。
29. Shut up! 閉嘴！
30. What do you want? 你想怎樣？
31. Do you know what time it is? 你知道現在都幾點了嗎？
32. What were you thinking? 你腦袋壞了嗎？
33. How can you say that? 你怎么可以這樣說？
34. Who says? 誰說的？
35. That's what you think! 那才是你腦子裡想的！
36. Don't look at me like that. 别那樣看着我。
37. What did you say? 你說什麼？
38. You are out of your mind. 你腦子有毛病！
39. You make me so mad.你氣死我了啦。
40. Drop dead. 去死吧！
41. Don't give me your [不良詞語]. 别跟我胡扯。
42. Don't give me your excuses/ No more excuses. 别找借口。
43. Nonsense! 鬼話！
44. You're a pain in the ass. 你這討厭鬼。
45. You're an asshole. 你混蛋。
46. You asked for it. 你自找的。
47. Get over yourself. 别自以為是。
48. You're nothing to me. 你對我而言什麼都不是。
49. It's not my fault. 不是我的錯。
50. You look guilty. 你看起來心虛。
20090427 -- Shortcut to Friendship ( 1)
Shortcut to Friendship
A bad hair day
Little lambs romped in the grassy field.
"Come play waith us," Lambchop called to another lamb.
"We're cutting up and having fun."
But Fluff tossed her curly head and turned the other way.
"Dont' be bashful," Lambchop called. "Join us."
"I'm not bashful," Fluff replied.
"But, why play with you? You're plain and ordinary."
Fluff brushed the curls out of her eyes.
"And as you can see, I'm cut out for something special. Not like you."
Lambchop was cut to the quick, but he tried not to show it.
"Oh," he smiled "Maybe we can play another time."
"Don't feel bad," said a nearby lamb.
"Fluff is always cutting others down.
She's bad. She thinks she's a cut above everyone else. But really..."
Suddenly their talk was cut short. "Shh," cried yet another lamb.
"Sorry to cut you off, but listen. I hear something!"
Just then, the young farmer came whistling up the lane.
He was carrying an empty sack.
"Wonderful news!" he spoke as though the lambs understood every word.
"My wife and I are going to have a baby! But since we don't have much money,
we'll have to cut down on expenses," he explained.
"We're cutting corners wherever we can." He smiled.
"And so I need your help."
"A baby!" sighed Lambchop. "What can we do to help?"
"Well," said the farmer, as though the lambs understood every word.
"The baby will need a warm wool blanket.
Since they're expensive to buy, we'll make one ourselves.
That way, we can cut costs, and we won't have to use our savings.
So, I'm looking for some wool."
shortcut n. 捷徑
eg: Learning English takes time and effort. There are no shortcuts.
eg: I took a shortcut through the park on my way through home to my school.
eg: There are actually no shortcuts to learning languages.
curly adj. 捲的
eg: Is your hair curly or straight?
bashful adj. 害羞的/難為情的
-> easily embrassed
be bashful about something 對某事感到不好意思
eg: That baby is really bashful. He won't say hello because he's shy.
eg: He suddenly became bashful the minute the girl he liked showed up.
eg: He's not at all bashful about showing off his wealth.
cut short (idiom) 打斷
cut off (phr v.) 中斷
-> interrupt
cut down on (idiom) 減少
cut up (phr v) 嬉鬧
cut out for (idiom) 天生適合於/勝任(某工作)
-> have quality to do something
cut to the quick (idiom) 刺痛某人的心
eg: Bobby was really cut to the quick by his brother's joke about his height.
eg: I was cut to the quick when she insulted me.
cut down (phr v) 貶低(某人)
cut above (idiom) 高人一等
cut corners (idiom) 一切從簡地做事/節約
Lamb -> young sheep
A bad hair day
-> Everything seems going wrong.
sack
wool blanket
//== Chat room ==//
My wife and I are going to have a baby. 快要有小孩了
have a baby = give birth 生小孩
eg: Where are you going to have the baby?
eg: His wife had a baby boy. 他的太太生了一個男嬰
have a baby 懷孕
= be pregnant
= be expecting
Is she having a baby?
Is she pregnant ?
= Is she expecting ?
A bad hair day
Little lambs romped in the grassy field.
"Come play waith us," Lambchop called to another lamb.
"We're cutting up and having fun."
But Fluff tossed her curly head and turned the other way.
"Dont' be bashful," Lambchop called. "Join us."
"I'm not bashful," Fluff replied.
"But, why play with you? You're plain and ordinary."
Fluff brushed the curls out of her eyes.
"And as you can see, I'm cut out for something special. Not like you."
Lambchop was cut to the quick, but he tried not to show it.
"Oh," he smiled "Maybe we can play another time."
"Don't feel bad," said a nearby lamb.
"Fluff is always cutting others down.
She's bad. She thinks she's a cut above everyone else. But really..."
Suddenly their talk was cut short. "Shh," cried yet another lamb.
"Sorry to cut you off, but listen. I hear something!"
Just then, the young farmer came whistling up the lane.
He was carrying an empty sack.
"Wonderful news!" he spoke as though the lambs understood every word.
"My wife and I are going to have a baby! But since we don't have much money,
we'll have to cut down on expenses," he explained.
"We're cutting corners wherever we can." He smiled.
"And so I need your help."
"A baby!" sighed Lambchop. "What can we do to help?"
"Well," said the farmer, as though the lambs understood every word.
"The baby will need a warm wool blanket.
Since they're expensive to buy, we'll make one ourselves.
That way, we can cut costs, and we won't have to use our savings.
So, I'm looking for some wool."
shortcut n. 捷徑
eg: Learning English takes time and effort. There are no shortcuts.
eg: I took a shortcut through the park on my way through home to my school.
eg: There are actually no shortcuts to learning languages.
curly adj. 捲的
eg: Is your hair curly or straight?
bashful adj. 害羞的/難為情的
-> easily embrassed
be bashful about something 對某事感到不好意思
eg: That baby is really bashful. He won't say hello because he's shy.
eg: He suddenly became bashful the minute the girl he liked showed up.
eg: He's not at all bashful about showing off his wealth.
cut short (idiom) 打斷
cut off (phr v.) 中斷
-> interrupt
cut down on (idiom) 減少
cut up (phr v) 嬉鬧
cut out for (idiom) 天生適合於/勝任(某工作)
-> have quality to do something
cut to the quick (idiom) 刺痛某人的心
eg: Bobby was really cut to the quick by his brother's joke about his height.
eg: I was cut to the quick when she insulted me.
cut down (phr v) 貶低(某人)
cut above (idiom) 高人一等
cut corners (idiom) 一切從簡地做事/節約
Lamb -> young sheep
A bad hair day
-> Everything seems going wrong.
sack
wool blanket
//== Chat room ==//
My wife and I are going to have a baby. 快要有小孩了
have a baby = give birth 生小孩
eg: Where are you going to have the baby?
eg: His wife had a baby boy. 他的太太生了一個男嬰
have a baby 懷孕
= be pregnant
= be expecting
Is she having a baby?
Is she pregnant ?
= Is she expecting ?
2009年4月26日 星期日
20090425 -- The Human Genome Project (2)
The Human Genome Project
SC: What are the benefits of the projec?
KS: Many diseases, including certain types of cancers, are the result of mutations in genes. The project will allow scientists and medical personnel to determine how mutated genes differ from normal ones.
This knowledge can be used to detect genetic problems earlier than is currently possible. It also opens the door to the development of medicines designed to help patients with specific genetic backgrounds.
The information may eventually help with disease prevention through gene therapy --
a process where mutated genes are replaced with normal ones.
SC: Are there ethical issues surrounding the project?
KS: The aspect of the project causing the most concern is also the most beneficial. It allows the genes of individuals or people groups to be compared. While there are good medical reasons for doing this, there are also a lot of questions about privacy and fairness. Should insurance companies and employers be allowed to access the genetic information of their customers and employees? If so, there is a lot of potential for discrimination based upon genetic differences.
Mapping human DNA is really only the beginning. The project has create both opportunities and challenges that we will have to face for years to come.
personnel n. 人員
-> a group of people who work in a place
medical personnel
English teaching personnel
military personnel
human resource personnel
eg: All of the department's personnel are attending a training program today.
prevent v. 預防
prevention n. 預防
-> keep it from happening
eg: The class is visiting the fire station to learn about fire prevention and safety.
eg: A little prevention now is better than expensive treatment later.
eg: The government spends a lot of money on crime prevention programs.
benefit n. 好處/利益
beneficial adj. 有益的
beneficial to somebody/something
eg: Exercising regularly is beneficial to your health.
eg: David has been so tense lately. A vacation might be beneficial to him right now.
eg: Sufficient sunlight is beneficial to the growth of plants.
discrimination
-> look down something
potential n. 可能性
-> possibility
eg: Taylor has a lot of potential, but she needs more work experience.
eg: There's a potential for loss no matter what kind of investment you do.
potential n. 潛力
eg: He has the potential to become a great star.
eg: The company has the potential for expansion.
mutate v. 突變
mutation n. 突變
-> a change in the gene
gene therapy 基因療法
//== Chat room ==//
comparing apples and oranges 兩者不能相提並論
-> two things are so different that they can't be compared
eg: Comparing elementary school in Taiwan and university in America is like comparing apples and oragnes.
compare v. 比較(看兩者相似或不同的地方)
contrast v. 對比(看兩者不同的地方)
SC: What are the benefits of the projec?
KS: Many diseases, including certain types of cancers, are the result of mutations in genes. The project will allow scientists and medical personnel to determine how mutated genes differ from normal ones.
This knowledge can be used to detect genetic problems earlier than is currently possible. It also opens the door to the development of medicines designed to help patients with specific genetic backgrounds.
The information may eventually help with disease prevention through gene therapy --
a process where mutated genes are replaced with normal ones.
SC: Are there ethical issues surrounding the project?
KS: The aspect of the project causing the most concern is also the most beneficial. It allows the genes of individuals or people groups to be compared. While there are good medical reasons for doing this, there are also a lot of questions about privacy and fairness. Should insurance companies and employers be allowed to access the genetic information of their customers and employees? If so, there is a lot of potential for discrimination based upon genetic differences.
Mapping human DNA is really only the beginning. The project has create both opportunities and challenges that we will have to face for years to come.
personnel n. 人員
-> a group of people who work in a place
medical personnel
English teaching personnel
military personnel
human resource personnel
eg: All of the department's personnel are attending a training program today.
prevent v. 預防
prevention n. 預防
-> keep it from happening
eg: The class is visiting the fire station to learn about fire prevention and safety.
eg: A little prevention now is better than expensive treatment later.
eg: The government spends a lot of money on crime prevention programs.
benefit n. 好處/利益
beneficial adj. 有益的
beneficial to somebody/something
eg: Exercising regularly is beneficial to your health.
eg: David has been so tense lately. A vacation might be beneficial to him right now.
eg: Sufficient sunlight is beneficial to the growth of plants.
discrimination
-> look down something
potential n. 可能性
-> possibility
eg: Taylor has a lot of potential, but she needs more work experience.
eg: There's a potential for loss no matter what kind of investment you do.
potential n. 潛力
eg: He has the potential to become a great star.
eg: The company has the potential for expansion.
mutate v. 突變
mutation n. 突變
-> a change in the gene
gene therapy 基因療法
//== Chat room ==//
comparing apples and oranges 兩者不能相提並論
-> two things are so different that they can't be compared
eg: Comparing elementary school in Taiwan and university in America is like comparing apples and oragnes.
compare v. 比較(看兩者相似或不同的地方)
contrast v. 對比(看兩者不同的地方)
2009年4月24日 星期五
20090424 - The Human Genome Project (1)
The Human Genome Project
SC: What is the Human Genome Project? KS: The Human Genome Project was an effort by a number of organizations to identify all 20,000 to 25,000 human genes. The project also sought to store the information so that it would be available for research and medical purpose.
SC: How did they do it?
KS: Every cell in the human body contains DNA, which is made up of four smaller
molecules or nucleotides. These nucleotides are labeled A, T, C, or G. The goal of the project was to identify the order of the 3 billion nucleotides in human DNA. Since DNA is usually found in long chains, the first step was for scientists to break up the DNA into smaller pieces. These short DNA strands could then be seperated from each other based on size. Next, researchers identified the nucleotides in each piece of DNA. Then computer software reconstructed the way they fit together. Finally, the information was stored in database that are available to anyone.
identity v. 辨識/認出
eg: The police are using a videotape to identity the robbers.
eg: The witness identified the robber from the photos.
eg: She identified herself to the police as the driver of the vehicle.
identify v. 認同
identity with
eg: I can identify with her because I am from a broken family too.
strand n. 一根
eg: Oh no! There is a strand of yarn in my soup.
eg: The strand of hair in front my eye really bothers me.
eg: She wore two strands of pearls around her neck to the party.
strand n. 整體中的一部份
eg: If you put all the strand together, you should know the ending of the story.
reconstruct v. 重建
re- 再一次
eg: People are trying to reconstruct their homes after the terrible typhoon.
eg: The people decided to reconstruct their church after it was damaged by the bombing
reconstruct v. 再一次顯現/重現
eg: The police tried to reconstruct the crime scene to help solve the case.
database
eg: Gerald is hoping to create a database with all our sales information.
genome 基因組
-> a complete set of genes that are in human
nucleotide n. 核甘酸
//== Chat room ==//
unlocking secret
unlock the creativity 釋放內在的創造力
be creative
create v.
creation n. 創造/發明
-> the act of creating something
creativity n. 創造力
creative adj. 有創意的
lock
unlock
//== Grammer on the go ==//
The Human Genome Project was an effort by a number of organizations to identify all 20,000 to 25,000 human genes.
-> A number of orgainzations tried to identify all 20,000 to 25,000 human genes through the Human Genome Project.
Subject was an effort by something to Verb
-> formally present the purpose of a project or program
eg1:
This fundraiser was an effort by a group of teachers to raise enough money to buy new books for the library.
eg2:
This evening's program was an effort by a local women's club to help raise awareness of domestic violence.
2009年4月23日 星期四
20090423 -- Five False Food Facts (2)
Myth #3: Oily foods cause acne
Some people believe chocolate causes acne too, but no direct link exists between greasy or sugary foods and acne. Those annoying red spots appear when dead skin cells or any oil substance blocks pores. A poor diet, however, does affect one's general health, so replacing junk food with healthy food can help acne.
Myth #4: Fresh produce is more nutritious than frozen produce
Fresh fruit and vegetables are definitely tastier than frozen ones! But if they've traveled a long distance to get to your month, they have likely lost some nutrients along the way. Frozen produce may contain more nutrients but may also contain additional ingredients like salt and sugar. Your best bet for a healthy snack is locally produced, fresh fruit and vegetables.
Myth #5: Chewing gum stays in the stomach for years
The stomach, indeed, can't digest the stuff that makes gum chewy. But that doesn't mean gum stays in your gut for several years; rather, it simply leaves as waste. While swallowing gum isn't harmful, it's not healthy either, so don't swallow it too often.
acne n. 粉刺
-> skin disease
eg: Jared bought a special face soap to help get rid of his acne.
produce Un. 農產品(蔬果)
eg: This shop sells fresh produce, including carrots, garlic and bananas.
eg: The produce section (農產品區塊) is next to the meat section.
produce V. 生產
eg: The factory produces electronic goods (電子產品).
chewy adj. 耐嚼的
-> food needs a lot of chewing
chew v. 咀嚼
eg: The squid in the seafood soup is very chewy.
eg: The beef was overcooked and too chewy to swallow.
eg: This kind of chewy French bread is father's favorite.
gut Un. 腸
eg: After Billy got hit in the gut with a basebll, he couldn't play the rest of the game.
eg: It takes several hours for meat to digest in the gut.
gut Cn. 內臟
eg: Sarah cleaned the guts out of the turkey before roasting it.
gut n. 膽量/勇氣
eg: I'm so glad that Ricky had the guts to tell the truth.
pore n. 毛孔
-> sweat comes out our pore
greasy or sugary
//== Chat room ==//
farmer's market 農夫市場
the local food movement 當地食物運動
organic food 有機食物
pesticide 農藥
pesti 害蟲
-cide 謀殺
suicide 自殺
hemicide 殺人
//== Grammer on go ==//
Your best bet for a healthy snack is locally produced, fresh fruit and vegetables.
= The smartest thing for a healthy snack is locally produced, fresh fruit and vegetables.
your best bet
-> the smartest or wisest thing to do in a certain situation
bet n. -> the act of gambling
eg: Getting a flu shot is your best bet for avoiding the flu.
eg: If you're having trouble with your coworkers, your best bet would be to talk to your supervisor.
Some people believe chocolate causes acne too, but no direct link exists between greasy or sugary foods and acne. Those annoying red spots appear when dead skin cells or any oil substance blocks pores. A poor diet, however, does affect one's general health, so replacing junk food with healthy food can help acne.
Myth #4: Fresh produce is more nutritious than frozen produce
Fresh fruit and vegetables are definitely tastier than frozen ones! But if they've traveled a long distance to get to your month, they have likely lost some nutrients along the way. Frozen produce may contain more nutrients but may also contain additional ingredients like salt and sugar. Your best bet for a healthy snack is locally produced, fresh fruit and vegetables.
Myth #5: Chewing gum stays in the stomach for years
The stomach, indeed, can't digest the stuff that makes gum chewy. But that doesn't mean gum stays in your gut for several years; rather, it simply leaves as waste. While swallowing gum isn't harmful, it's not healthy either, so don't swallow it too often.
acne n. 粉刺
-> skin disease
eg: Jared bought a special face soap to help get rid of his acne.
produce Un. 農產品(蔬果)
eg: This shop sells fresh produce, including carrots, garlic and bananas.
eg: The produce section (農產品區塊) is next to the meat section.
produce V. 生產
eg: The factory produces electronic goods (電子產品).
chewy adj. 耐嚼的
-> food needs a lot of chewing
chew v. 咀嚼
eg: The squid in the seafood soup is very chewy.
eg: The beef was overcooked and too chewy to swallow.
eg: This kind of chewy French bread is father's favorite.
gut Un. 腸
eg: After Billy got hit in the gut with a basebll, he couldn't play the rest of the game.
eg: It takes several hours for meat to digest in the gut.
gut Cn. 內臟
eg: Sarah cleaned the guts out of the turkey before roasting it.
gut n. 膽量/勇氣
eg: I'm so glad that Ricky had the guts to tell the truth.
pore n. 毛孔
-> sweat comes out our pore
greasy or sugary
//== Chat room ==//
farmer's market 農夫市場
the local food movement 當地食物運動
organic food 有機食物
pesticide 農藥
pesti 害蟲
-cide 謀殺
suicide 自殺
hemicide 殺人
//== Grammer on go ==//
Your best bet for a healthy snack is locally produced, fresh fruit and vegetables.
= The smartest thing for a healthy snack is locally produced, fresh fruit and vegetables.
your best bet
-> the smartest or wisest thing to do in a certain situation
bet n. -> the act of gambling
eg: Getting a flu shot is your best bet for avoiding the flu.
eg: If you're having trouble with your coworkers, your best bet would be to talk to your supervisor.
2009年4月22日 星期三
20090422 -- Five False Food Facts(1)
Five False Food "Facts"
Are all the things we hear about food true?
From a young age, people grow up believing many different things about food. Some of these beliefs are indeed true, but many have been revealed for what they are: myths. Let's look at a few popular food myths.
Myth #1: Eating carrots improves eyesight
Carrots are a great source of beta carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, an important vitamin for healthy eyes. But eating carrots doesn't make one see any better.
The link between carrot eating and good eyesight probably comes from World War II. At that time Britain claimed eating carrots helped piolts see better at night. The rumor was spread to cover up Britain's successful use of radar.
Myth #2: You lose calories by eating certain foods
The idea is that some foods are so low in calories that digesting them use more energy than consuming them. Such food include cucumbers, green beans and grapefruit. But even low-calorie food provide more calories than the body uses to digest them. They do, however, make great alternatives to higher-calorie foods.
myth n. 迷思
eg: My mom says her great-grandmother dated a former president, but I think it's just a myth.
convert v. 轉換
convert to
eg: I want to know more about how light bulbs convert energy into light.
eg: What's the formula of converting Fahrenheit to Celsius?
eg: The new owner of the house wants to convert the garage to an office.
cover up 隱藏/掩蓋/掩飾
eg: Tim tried to cover up his mistake by lying to the teacher
eg: The company tried to cover up the fact that they are facing bankruptcy.
eg: The staff of the corrupt mayor tried to cover up for him.
digest v. 消化
eg: Digesting meat takes longer than digesting vegetables and fruit.
eg: Corn is sometimes hard to digest for elderly people.
eg: The baby is too young to digest eggs.
digestion n. 消化
eg: Food high in fiber help digestion.
eyesight n. 視力
beta carotene n. B-胡蘿撥素
//== Did you know ==//
Does spinach makes you stronger?
In the 1920s, Dr. Evon wolf reported that spinach contained ten times more iron
than other leafy vegetables.
In 1929, the popular cartoon character Popeye popularized this belief.
It wasn't discovered until 1937 that Dr. Wolf had actually misplaced
a decimal point - and that spinach really has about the same amount of iron asa other leafy vegetables.
//== Chat room ==//
an old wives' tale 古時候傳下來的作法(大多數的old wives tale都是無稽之談)
-> traditional belief
wife 古(英文)女人
an old wives' tale example:
Feed a cold, starve a fever. 感冒時多吃東西,發燒時不要吃東西
-> Eat more when you have a cold. If you have a fever, you shouldn't eat.
urban legend 現代傳說
-> modern story often with unknown origins that spread quickly
Are all the things we hear about food true?
From a young age, people grow up believing many different things about food. Some of these beliefs are indeed true, but many have been revealed for what they are: myths. Let's look at a few popular food myths.
Myth #1: Eating carrots improves eyesight
Carrots are a great source of beta carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, an important vitamin for healthy eyes. But eating carrots doesn't make one see any better.
The link between carrot eating and good eyesight probably comes from World War II. At that time Britain claimed eating carrots helped piolts see better at night. The rumor was spread to cover up Britain's successful use of radar.
Myth #2: You lose calories by eating certain foods
The idea is that some foods are so low in calories that digesting them use more energy than consuming them. Such food include cucumbers, green beans and grapefruit. But even low-calorie food provide more calories than the body uses to digest them. They do, however, make great alternatives to higher-calorie foods.
myth n. 迷思
eg: My mom says her great-grandmother dated a former president, but I think it's just a myth.
convert v. 轉換
convert to
eg: I want to know more about how light bulbs convert energy into light.
eg: What's the formula of converting Fahrenheit to Celsius?
eg: The new owner of the house wants to convert the garage to an office.
cover up 隱藏/掩蓋/掩飾
eg: Tim tried to cover up his mistake by lying to the teacher
eg: The company tried to cover up the fact that they are facing bankruptcy.
eg: The staff of the corrupt mayor tried to cover up for him.
digest v. 消化
eg: Digesting meat takes longer than digesting vegetables and fruit.
eg: Corn is sometimes hard to digest for elderly people.
eg: The baby is too young to digest eggs.
digestion n. 消化
eg: Food high in fiber help digestion.
eyesight n. 視力
beta carotene n. B-胡蘿撥素
//== Did you know ==//
Does spinach makes you stronger?
In the 1920s, Dr. Evon wolf reported that spinach contained ten times more iron
than other leafy vegetables.
In 1929, the popular cartoon character Popeye popularized this belief.
It wasn't discovered until 1937 that Dr. Wolf had actually misplaced
a decimal point - and that spinach really has about the same amount of iron asa other leafy vegetables.
//== Chat room ==//
an old wives' tale 古時候傳下來的作法(大多數的old wives tale都是無稽之談)
-> traditional belief
wife 古(英文)女人
an old wives' tale example:
Feed a cold, starve a fever. 感冒時多吃東西,發燒時不要吃東西
-> Eat more when you have a cold. If you have a fever, you shouldn't eat.
urban legend 現代傳說
-> modern story often with unknown origins that spread quickly
2009年4月21日 星期二
20090421 -- Independet Children (2)
Conversation A
Jack: Hi, Laura, did you heart that Sam is going to Africa?
Laura: Really? Is he going on vacation with his family?
Jacl: No, he's going with his church young group. They're going to help build houses for poor families in rural villages.
Laura: But he's only 13 years old!
Jack: That doesn't matter. It's acceptable for young teens to travel far from home without their parents.
Laura: That's true. I know the high school Spanish Clus is taking a trip to Peru in the summer.
Jack: That's sounds like fun!
Conversation B
Laura: How's your niece Sylvia doing?
Jack: Great! She started her own business.
Laura: I know, but she's very resourceful. She loves dogs, so she started a dog-walking business. She advertised on the Internet and put up signs around town.
Laura: Did she get a lot of clients?
Jack: She did. She walks eight dogs at noon every day.
Laura: At the same time?
Jack: Yes! You should see her! And she's making some money -- she charges $25 an hour.
Laura: Hmmm ... maybe I should change jobs!
acceptable adj. 可以接受的
eg: Wearing shorts to school in winter is not acceptable.
eg: We need to find a way to cooperate that is acceptable for both parties.
eg: This kind of attitude is absolutely not acceptable in my class.
unacceptable adj. 不可接受的
eg: This kind of working enviroment is unacceptable.
resourceful adj. 富於機智的
-> thinking quickly
eg: Mark can help us find the supplies for this project. He's very resourceful.
eg: As the manager of a five-star hotel, Hank has to be very resourceful.
eg: This resourceful reporter got an exclusive interview with the movie star.
advertise v. 登廣告
eg: Tom advertise his lawn care service on the Internet.
eg: The company advertised their new product on TV.
advertise v. 廣為宣傳
eg: Please don't advertise that Gina got fired.
advertisement n. 廣告
eg: a newspaper advertisement
client n. 客戶
-> custom
eg: Many clients appreciate the lawyer's help and wise advice.
nephew 姪兒/外甥
niece 姪女/外甥女
walk dogs
dog-walking business
//== Chat room ==//
volunteer 志願者/義工
volunteered for the job
philanthropists 慈善家
phil 愛
anthrop 人類
charity 慈善機構
-> organization that offer help for those who are poor or in need.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
You should see someone or something.
-> tell the listener something is funny!
eg: You should see her!
You should go see her!
eg: Tim is in the hospital; you should go see him.
should have seen
-> one time situation that has happened
eg: You should have seen Harold playing a joke on Samuel today; it was so funny!
eg: It was amazing to see the kitten play with the dog; you should have seen them running around together!
Jack: Hi, Laura, did you heart that Sam is going to Africa?
Laura: Really? Is he going on vacation with his family?
Jacl: No, he's going with his church young group. They're going to help build houses for poor families in rural villages.
Laura: But he's only 13 years old!
Jack: That doesn't matter. It's acceptable for young teens to travel far from home without their parents.
Laura: That's true. I know the high school Spanish Clus is taking a trip to Peru in the summer.
Jack: That's sounds like fun!
Conversation B
Laura: How's your niece Sylvia doing?
Jack: Great! She started her own business.
Laura: I know, but she's very resourceful. She loves dogs, so she started a dog-walking business. She advertised on the Internet and put up signs around town.
Laura: Did she get a lot of clients?
Jack: She did. She walks eight dogs at noon every day.
Laura: At the same time?
Jack: Yes! You should see her! And she's making some money -- she charges $25 an hour.
Laura: Hmmm ... maybe I should change jobs!
acceptable adj. 可以接受的
eg: Wearing shorts to school in winter is not acceptable.
eg: We need to find a way to cooperate that is acceptable for both parties.
eg: This kind of attitude is absolutely not acceptable in my class.
unacceptable adj. 不可接受的
eg: This kind of working enviroment is unacceptable.
resourceful adj. 富於機智的
-> thinking quickly
eg: Mark can help us find the supplies for this project. He's very resourceful.
eg: As the manager of a five-star hotel, Hank has to be very resourceful.
eg: This resourceful reporter got an exclusive interview with the movie star.
advertise v. 登廣告
eg: Tom advertise his lawn care service on the Internet.
eg: The company advertised their new product on TV.
advertise v. 廣為宣傳
eg: Please don't advertise that Gina got fired.
advertisement n. 廣告
eg: a newspaper advertisement
client n. 客戶
-> custom
eg: Many clients appreciate the lawyer's help and wise advice.
nephew 姪兒/外甥
niece 姪女/外甥女
walk dogs
dog-walking business
//== Chat room ==//
volunteer 志願者/義工
volunteered for the job
philanthropists 慈善家
phil 愛
anthrop 人類
charity 慈善機構
-> organization that offer help for those who are poor or in need.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
You should see someone or something.
-> tell the listener something is funny!
eg: You should see her!
You should go see her!
eg: Tim is in the hospital; you should go see him.
should have seen
-> one time situation that has happened
eg: You should have seen Harold playing a joke on Samuel today; it was so funny!
eg: It was amazing to see the kitten play with the dog; you should have seen them running around together!
20090420 - Independet Children (1)
Independet Children
Americans value independence in their children
At 18, many American young people go off on their own. They go away to college or find full-time jobs, and they often rent their own apartments. Some get married and start families. This independence is learned from childhood.
From any early age, American children learn responsibility. Children as young as 2 begin to put away their toys and dress themselves. At 3, many children do simple chores like setting the table.
Using money wisely is also taught early. As soon as a child understands the value of money, he or she receives a weekly allowance. This is used for things the child wants, like toys or treats. The child can spend or save it, usually with little guidance from parents. If the child wants money in addition to his or her allowance,
It must be earned by doing extra chores.
Children are taught early in life to think for themselves. They are allowed to make some decisions -- and make mistakes. Failure often teaches more than success.
responsibility n. 責任
eg: Taking care of the dogs is Martha's responsibility.
eg: It's your responsibility to finish your homework.
eg: He takes his responsibility as an older brother very seriously.
responsible adj. 負責的
eg: Peter is responsible for running the branch office (分公司).
wisely adv.
eg: Before she went to the department store, Claire wisely called to find out
when it opened and closed.
allowance n. 零用錢
eg: Jimmy's parents give him $20 a week as his allowance.
eg: Timmy's parents gave hime an allowance even after he went to college.
eg: The company gives a travel allowance (旅遊津貼) of $50 per day.
guidance Un.
guide v.
eg: Students can use some guidance to help them make good decisions about their futures.
eg: Jason always looks to his brother for guidance when facing challenges.
eg: We need guidance from the professional in this field.
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independent adj 獨立的
dependent adj. 依賴的
-> rely on other people or other things
dependent on + someone/something
eg: Most children are dependent on their parents.
dependent n. 被扶養的人(眷屬)
-> A person who depends on someone else for financial support
Americans value independence in their children
At 18, many American young people go off on their own. They go away to college or find full-time jobs, and they often rent their own apartments. Some get married and start families. This independence is learned from childhood.
From any early age, American children learn responsibility. Children as young as 2 begin to put away their toys and dress themselves. At 3, many children do simple chores like setting the table.
Using money wisely is also taught early. As soon as a child understands the value of money, he or she receives a weekly allowance. This is used for things the child wants, like toys or treats. The child can spend or save it, usually with little guidance from parents. If the child wants money in addition to his or her allowance,
It must be earned by doing extra chores.
Children are taught early in life to think for themselves. They are allowed to make some decisions -- and make mistakes. Failure often teaches more than success.
responsibility n. 責任
eg: Taking care of the dogs is Martha's responsibility.
eg: It's your responsibility to finish your homework.
eg: He takes his responsibility as an older brother very seriously.
responsible adj. 負責的
eg: Peter is responsible for running the branch office (分公司).
wisely adv.
eg: Before she went to the department store, Claire wisely called to find out
when it opened and closed.
allowance n. 零用錢
eg: Jimmy's parents give him $20 a week as his allowance.
eg: Timmy's parents gave hime an allowance even after he went to college.
eg: The company gives a travel allowance (旅遊津貼) of $50 per day.
guidance Un.
guide v.
eg: Students can use some guidance to help them make good decisions about their futures.
eg: Jason always looks to his brother for guidance when facing challenges.
eg: We need guidance from the professional in this field.
//== Chat room ==//
independent adj 獨立的
dependent adj. 依賴的
-> rely on other people or other things
dependent on + someone/something
eg: Most children are dependent on their parents.
dependent n. 被扶養的人(眷屬)
-> A person who depends on someone else for financial support
2009年4月18日 星期六
20090418 - Can Your Favorite Color Determine Your Perfect Job? (3)
What about you?
So are you a researcher, creator, social manager, persuader, doer or organizer? To find out wha career path you should be following based on your preferred colors, here are a few examples of what certain choices say about you, and the careers and skills that complement them.
If you prefer yellow, purple and white: You're the communicator
You create profitable perspectives - how to break into new accounts or be heard by other employees. By simply identifying a clients's point of view, you develop strategies that open doors, even if they had already been shut. Your excellent communication skills can create problem-solving forums. Careers in corporate communications, marketing or religious occupations work best.
If you prefer red, green and black: You're the investor
You know the value of money and resources, as well as the intrinsic worth of each coworker's contributions. Your supportive, yet analytical personality works best in finance, accounting, manufacturing, property management, investment, consulting, product sales or teaching.
If you prefer blue, orange and brown: You're the activist
You strong community beliefs and no-nonsense approach improve services for those around you. Occupations where you can improve existing specifications or impact social values work best for you. Consider careers in engineer, building, or developing new programs or companies. Also consider law enforcement, firefighting, social or government work.
These are only a few hundreds of different color profiles. For you own free career evaluation, please visit: www.careerpath.com
complement v. 與...相配
eg: Your silver necklace complements your black dress very nicely
forum n. 討論會
eg: Because of the rise in crime, the city council held a forum on public safety.
analytical adj. (善於)分析的
-> take bigger ideas and break them into small detail portions
-> analyze every little detail
eg: Jerry is very analytical, so he really enjoys his highlevel math classes.
eg: Yvone has an analytical mind that cause her to think deeply about many issues.
eg: Students are trained to use analytical approach to solve problems.
specificaion n. 規格
specific adj. 特定的
eg: As soon as the builder received the specifications for the office building, he began the construction.
eg: The specification of each product are listed in the catalog.
eg: On Lancy's first day of work, she was told to read her job specifications very carefully.
intrinsic adj. 內在的 -> inside you
in- 在裡面
eg: Our intrinsic worth and dignity(尊嚴) should not be determined by our accomplishments.
eg: Her intrinsic goodness makes people trust her and love her.
activist
-> A person who likes to take action
//== Chat room ==//
job -> something we did to make money (short term) 短期工作
career -> (long term) 長期工作
working at a job
working in a career
job description 工作內容
eg: What's the jobs description?
So are you a researcher, creator, social manager, persuader, doer or organizer? To find out wha career path you should be following based on your preferred colors, here are a few examples of what certain choices say about you, and the careers and skills that complement them.
If you prefer yellow, purple and white: You're the communicator
You create profitable perspectives - how to break into new accounts or be heard by other employees. By simply identifying a clients's point of view, you develop strategies that open doors, even if they had already been shut. Your excellent communication skills can create problem-solving forums. Careers in corporate communications, marketing or religious occupations work best.
If you prefer red, green and black: You're the investor
You know the value of money and resources, as well as the intrinsic worth of each coworker's contributions. Your supportive, yet analytical personality works best in finance, accounting, manufacturing, property management, investment, consulting, product sales or teaching.
If you prefer blue, orange and brown: You're the activist
You strong community beliefs and no-nonsense approach improve services for those around you. Occupations where you can improve existing specifications or impact social values work best for you. Consider careers in engineer, building, or developing new programs or companies. Also consider law enforcement, firefighting, social or government work.
These are only a few hundreds of different color profiles. For you own free career evaluation, please visit: www.careerpath.com
complement v. 與...相配
eg: Your silver necklace complements your black dress very nicely
forum n. 討論會
eg: Because of the rise in crime, the city council held a forum on public safety.
analytical adj. (善於)分析的
-> take bigger ideas and break them into small detail portions
-> analyze every little detail
eg: Jerry is very analytical, so he really enjoys his highlevel math classes.
eg: Yvone has an analytical mind that cause her to think deeply about many issues.
eg: Students are trained to use analytical approach to solve problems.
specificaion n. 規格
specific adj. 特定的
eg: As soon as the builder received the specifications for the office building, he began the construction.
eg: The specification of each product are listed in the catalog.
eg: On Lancy's first day of work, she was told to read her job specifications very carefully.
intrinsic adj. 內在的 -> inside you
in- 在裡面
eg: Our intrinsic worth and dignity(尊嚴) should not be determined by our accomplishments.
eg: Her intrinsic goodness makes people trust her and love her.
activist
-> A person who likes to take action
//== Chat room ==//
job -> something we did to make money (short term) 短期工作
career -> (long term) 長期工作
working at a job
working in a career
job description 工作內容
eg: What's the jobs description?
2009年4月17日 星期五
20090417--Can Your Favorite Color Determine Your Perfect Job? (2)
Example
For example, if you're partial to yellow, you're information-dirven; blue-preference people are idea-driven, and people who prefer red are results-driven. If you favor green as your secondary color, you realistically evaluate situations; purple indicates you like fact-finding possibilities and orange signals that you closely examine feasibility. Finally, if black is your choise from the achromatic colors, your consider value above all else; white shows that you like having options and brown confirms that you like implementation and accomplishing tasks.
On the other hand, your least preferred colors determine tasks and issues that you tend to forget. For example, if your least favorite color is orange, sometimes you overcommit yourself to doing too much at once. If you dislike the color green, you try to fix everything for your collegues rather than making them do it themselves. Or if your least favorite is teal, you feel a deep need to prove you are competent.
Put to the test
To see for myself if this "scientific: test was for real, I took the test three different times and got the same results each time, affirming that I am, in fact, in the right career.
partial adj. 偏愛的
partial to something 偏愛某物
eg: I am very partial to chocolate, so I always have something chocolate for dessert.
eg: The news coverage is entirely partial to one of the candicates.
eg: Brenda is partial to sweets.
feasibility Un. 可行性
feasible adj. 可用的/合宜的
eg: John has some creative ideas for marketing, but what is the feasibility of putting them into practice?
eg: We need to evaluate the feasibility of the project before we get started.
eg: The city council is discussing the feasibility of building another mall in town.
implementation n. 執行/實行
eg: What the implementation of the new speeding law, there have been fewer accidents.
overcommit v. 承擔超出能力所及的過多工作
eg: Martha always overcommits herself for the school festival and then needs help because she can't do it all.
affirm v. 證實/確認
eg: If teachers affirm their students, the students tend to work harder and do better.
eg: The witness affirmed that the suspect was home that night.
eg: Parents should affirm their children's efforts regardless of thier grades.
//== Chat room ==//
achromatic adj. 無色的 ( a-> not )
chromatic adj. 彩色的
atheist 無神論者
amoral 無道德的
asymmetrical 不對稱的
asymmetry 不對稱
asexual 無性的
apolitical
For example, if you're partial to yellow, you're information-dirven; blue-preference people are idea-driven, and people who prefer red are results-driven. If you favor green as your secondary color, you realistically evaluate situations; purple indicates you like fact-finding possibilities and orange signals that you closely examine feasibility. Finally, if black is your choise from the achromatic colors, your consider value above all else; white shows that you like having options and brown confirms that you like implementation and accomplishing tasks.
On the other hand, your least preferred colors determine tasks and issues that you tend to forget. For example, if your least favorite color is orange, sometimes you overcommit yourself to doing too much at once. If you dislike the color green, you try to fix everything for your collegues rather than making them do it themselves. Or if your least favorite is teal, you feel a deep need to prove you are competent.
Put to the test
To see for myself if this "scientific: test was for real, I took the test three different times and got the same results each time, affirming that I am, in fact, in the right career.
partial adj. 偏愛的
partial to something 偏愛某物
eg: I am very partial to chocolate, so I always have something chocolate for dessert.
eg: The news coverage is entirely partial to one of the candicates.
eg: Brenda is partial to sweets.
feasibility Un. 可行性
feasible adj. 可用的/合宜的
eg: John has some creative ideas for marketing, but what is the feasibility of putting them into practice?
eg: We need to evaluate the feasibility of the project before we get started.
eg: The city council is discussing the feasibility of building another mall in town.
implementation n. 執行/實行
eg: What the implementation of the new speeding law, there have been fewer accidents.
overcommit v. 承擔超出能力所及的過多工作
eg: Martha always overcommits herself for the school festival and then needs help because she can't do it all.
affirm v. 證實/確認
eg: If teachers affirm their students, the students tend to work harder and do better.
eg: The witness affirmed that the suspect was home that night.
eg: Parents should affirm their children's efforts regardless of thier grades.
//== Chat room ==//
achromatic adj. 無色的 ( a-> not )
chromatic adj. 彩色的
atheist 無神論者
amoral 無道德的
asymmetrical 不對稱的
asymmetry 不對稱
asexual 無性的
apolitical
2009年4月16日 星期四
Studioclassroom_20090416
Can Your Favorite Color Determine Your Perfect Job?
What colors say about us
Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as one, two, three According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue.
That's right; by determining which primary, secondary and achromatic colors you prefer most and least, you can figure out a successful career path. This is based on how you approach work, the types of workplaces where
you work best, and how you handle work tasks.
The Color Career Counselor uses color preferences to determine successful career paths. Dewey Sadka, author of The Dewey Color System, says using colors instead of a
questionnaire eliminates the chasm between self-perception and self-truth and reveals your core motivations.
"Color preference indicates your personality's best career fit. Preferred colors indicate passionate career pursuits; non-preferred choices establish workplace skills you least enjoy."
How it works
The Color Career Counselor is simple. First, you click your preferred primary color (red, yellow or blue). From three, you choose your preferred secondary (green, purple or orange) and achromatic ( black, white or brown) colors.
Your preferred colors determine how you attack each task. They indicate what you prioritize first in order to be successful. They also highlight what you overdo,
especially when you feel great," Sadka says.
workplace n. 工作場所/工廠
-> a place where you work
eg: Sam's workplace is so close to his home, he walks to work.
eg: The lighting in our workplace needs improvement.
eg: Racial discrimination in the workplace is unacceptable.
eg: The atmosphere in the workplace influenes the efficiency of the workers.
chasm n. 分歧/裂孔
chasm between
-> a large space between two things
eg: The chasm between May's college major and what her parents want has caused many problems.
eg: The movement is trying to narrow the chasm between the two parties.
eg: The wide chasm between the rich and the poor caused a lot of social problems.
core n. 核心
-> the most important
eg: The core values of this company include service and honesty.
prioritize v. 給予優先權/按優先性處理
priority n. 優先性
eg: Every Monday, I prioritize my work for the week to make sure the most important tasks get done first.
eg: You need to learn how to prioritize when you have many tasks to accomplish at the same time.
achromatic adj. 消色差的
achromatic colors (black, white or brown)
self-perception
-> how you perceive yourself
passionate adj. 熱情的
-> you really enjoy doing it
//== Chat room ==//
questionnaire 問卷(民意調查)
= a type of survey
-> A serious of questions for someone to anser in order to get the information about the person.
-> It's usually on a sheet of paper for someone to fill out.
opinion poll
Nielsen Ratings 尼爾生收視率
What colors say about us
Do you ever wish finding the perfect job could be as easy as one, two, three According to new research, it might be as easy as red, yellow or blue.
That's right; by determining which primary, secondary and achromatic colors you prefer most and least, you can figure out a successful career path. This is based on how you approach work, the types of workplaces where
you work best, and how you handle work tasks.
The Color Career Counselor uses color preferences to determine successful career paths. Dewey Sadka, author of The Dewey Color System, says using colors instead of a
questionnaire eliminates the chasm between self-perception and self-truth and reveals your core motivations.
"Color preference indicates your personality's best career fit. Preferred colors indicate passionate career pursuits; non-preferred choices establish workplace skills you least enjoy."
How it works
The Color Career Counselor is simple. First, you click your preferred primary color (red, yellow or blue). From three, you choose your preferred secondary (green, purple or orange) and achromatic ( black, white or brown) colors.
Your preferred colors determine how you attack each task. They indicate what you prioritize first in order to be successful. They also highlight what you overdo,
especially when you feel great," Sadka says.
workplace n. 工作場所/工廠
-> a place where you work
eg: Sam's workplace is so close to his home, he walks to work.
eg: The lighting in our workplace needs improvement.
eg: Racial discrimination in the workplace is unacceptable.
eg: The atmosphere in the workplace influenes the efficiency of the workers.
chasm n. 分歧/裂孔
chasm between
-> a large space between two things
eg: The chasm between May's college major and what her parents want has caused many problems.
eg: The movement is trying to narrow the chasm between the two parties.
eg: The wide chasm between the rich and the poor caused a lot of social problems.
core n. 核心
-> the most important
eg: The core values of this company include service and honesty.
prioritize v. 給予優先權/按優先性處理
priority n. 優先性
eg: Every Monday, I prioritize my work for the week to make sure the most important tasks get done first.
eg: You need to learn how to prioritize when you have many tasks to accomplish at the same time.
achromatic adj. 消色差的
achromatic colors (black, white or brown)
self-perception
-> how you perceive yourself
passionate adj. 熱情的
-> you really enjoy doing it
//== Chat room ==//
questionnaire 問卷(民意調查)
= a type of survey
-> A serious of questions for someone to anser in order to get the information about the person.
-> It's usually on a sheet of paper for someone to fill out.
opinion poll
Nielsen Ratings 尼爾生收視率
2009年4月15日 星期三
Studioclassroom_20090415
Tips for Saving Gas
You can drive and save money at the same time!
Spring weather makes you want to drive to the country for a barbecue. But if you're trying to save money on gasoline, you will probably think twice. Below are some simple changes you can make to get better gas mileage.
Slow down
Driving 90 kilometers per hour gives you around 21 percent better mileage than driving 110.
Drive smart
Don't stop and start your car too quickly. When you see a red light, slow down as you approach it. When the light turn gree, pull away slowly. The results: a 5 to 33 percent gas savings.
Keep it clean
Keep everything under the hood of your car clean and working well. Dirty parts can increase gasoline usage by as much as 40 percent.
Stay cool
In hot climates, choose light-colored cars, which throw back the heat. Parking in the shadow will also prevent gasoline evaporation caused by the heat.
Shut it off
Turn the engine off if you stop anywhere for more than a minute. Running it when you don't need to increase gas usage by up to 19 percent.
Walk or ride
For short trips, ride your bike or walk. Along with saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
gasoline (=gas) n. 汽油/天然氣
-> fuel
eg: I need to fill up the car with gasoline before I get to work.
eg: The price of gasoline has gone up 5% in the past few months.
eg: The gas station provides full service.
eg: We're running low on gas. Let's stop and get some.
kilometer
eg: Since she lives less than two kilometers away, Sarah walks to school every day.
usage n. 使用/用量
use v. 使用
eg: water usage 水量
eg: Cut back on your electricity usage and you'll save money each month.
eg: Daily water usage can be produced if we take showers instead of baths.
usage n. 使用的方法
eg: The book talks about the usage of English slang.
engine n.
eg: Tony left the car engine running too long and now we're out of gas.
mileage n. 里程數
-> the total miles or distance you can go on a galon
on mileage
eg:
A:What's the millage on your car?
B:Well, about 50,000 miles.
eg: Compact cars(小型車) are popular because they get better gas mileage(更高里程數).
hook n. 車蓋
evaporation n. 蒸發
-> evaporation happens when you turn a liquid into a gas
engine
//== Chat room ==//
up for something 想要做某件事
You want to do something or you're able to do something.
When someone ask if you're up for something, and that person simply asking if you to do that activity.
A: Are you up for a movie?
B: Yes, I'm up for it!
up to something 有能力去做某件事
A: Are you up for a movie?
B: No, I'm up to it!
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Along with saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
= in addition to saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
along with
= together with
= in addition to
The visitors will be shown a collection of photos and a short video.
= The visitors will be shown a collection of photos along with a short video.
Henry's mother sent him a check in addition to some new clothers for his birthday.
= Henry's mother sent him a check along with some new clothers for his birthday.
You can drive and save money at the same time!
Spring weather makes you want to drive to the country for a barbecue. But if you're trying to save money on gasoline, you will probably think twice. Below are some simple changes you can make to get better gas mileage.
Slow down
Driving 90 kilometers per hour gives you around 21 percent better mileage than driving 110.
Drive smart
Don't stop and start your car too quickly. When you see a red light, slow down as you approach it. When the light turn gree, pull away slowly. The results: a 5 to 33 percent gas savings.
Keep it clean
Keep everything under the hood of your car clean and working well. Dirty parts can increase gasoline usage by as much as 40 percent.
Stay cool
In hot climates, choose light-colored cars, which throw back the heat. Parking in the shadow will also prevent gasoline evaporation caused by the heat.
Shut it off
Turn the engine off if you stop anywhere for more than a minute. Running it when you don't need to increase gas usage by up to 19 percent.
Walk or ride
For short trips, ride your bike or walk. Along with saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
gasoline (=gas) n. 汽油/天然氣
-> fuel
eg: I need to fill up the car with gasoline before I get to work.
eg: The price of gasoline has gone up 5% in the past few months.
eg: The gas station provides full service.
eg: We're running low on gas. Let's stop and get some.
kilometer
eg: Since she lives less than two kilometers away, Sarah walks to school every day.
usage n. 使用/用量
use v. 使用
eg: water usage 水量
eg: Cut back on your electricity usage and you'll save money each month.
eg: Daily water usage can be produced if we take showers instead of baths.
usage n. 使用的方法
eg: The book talks about the usage of English slang.
engine n.
eg: Tony left the car engine running too long and now we're out of gas.
mileage n. 里程數
-> the total miles or distance you can go on a galon
on mileage
eg:
A:What's the millage on your car?
B:Well, about 50,000 miles.
eg: Compact cars(小型車) are popular because they get better gas mileage(更高里程數).
hook n. 車蓋
evaporation n. 蒸發
-> evaporation happens when you turn a liquid into a gas
engine
//== Chat room ==//
up for something 想要做某件事
You want to do something or you're able to do something.
When someone ask if you're up for something, and that person simply asking if you to do that activity.
A: Are you up for a movie?
B: Yes, I'm up for it!
up to something 有能力去做某件事
A: Are you up for a movie?
B: No, I'm up to it!
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Along with saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
= in addition to saving gas, it's a much a better way to enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
along with
= together with
= in addition to
The visitors will be shown a collection of photos and a short video.
= The visitors will be shown a collection of photos along with a short video.
Henry's mother sent him a check in addition to some new clothers for his birthday.
= Henry's mother sent him a check along with some new clothers for his birthday.
2009年4月14日 星期二
Studioclassroom_20090414
How Vitamins Work
Taking vitamin D
Vitamin D is another simple nolecule that is incredibly important. We actually have the ability to produce vitamin D in our skin. To do it we have to have regular explosure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Without enough sun exposure, people get different ailments depending on their age. Modern humans can often spend days at a time indoors, especially in the winter, with very little sun exposure. So we add vitamin D to milk and other foods.
A damaged gene?
You have probably noticed that dogs have no need for citrus fruit. They, like most animals, produce their own vitamin C molecules. Human beings lost this ability. Apparently, at some point, the vitamin C gene was damaged. We inherited this damaged gene from our gene, so humans must get vitamin C from food. We still have a lot to learn about vitamins. Many people believe that if you take massive amounts of vatamin C, there is a health benefit. Is this true? Recent research suggests that it probably is not true. There may be a few other vitamins lurking out there waiting to be discovered.
exposure 曝曬
ex-向外
-> you are under something
eg: Often in a fire, one's explosure to smoke is moer dangerous than the flames.
eg: Intensive exposure to the sun might cause skin cancer.
eg: Children benefit from early exposure to literature.
ailment n. (輕微/長期性)病痛
-> minor illness
eg: This book will teach you how to treat minor ailments, so you don't have to go to the doctor all the time.
eg: These home remedies are quite effective for curing minor ailments.
eg: The child was born prematurely(早產), and he suffers from all kinds of ailments.
ultraviolet ray 紫外線
gene n. 基因/遺傳因子
eg: Some disease can be passed down through one's genes.
eg: The research team is studying the gene for breast cancer(乳癌).
in the genes 從遺傳來的
eg Helen's boldness seems to be in her genes.
genetic adj. 遺傳的/基因的
eg: a genetic illness 遺傳的疾病
massive adj.
-> larger than normal
eg: People couldn't drive for a day after the massive snowstorm. Even the schools were closed.
citrus 柑橘
//== Chat room==//
research suggests 研究顯示
suggest = imply 暗示
表達比suggest還要強烈的意味可以用下列句子
Something speaks for itself.
eg: The evidence speaks for itself. 證據不言而喻
Taking vitamin D
Vitamin D is another simple nolecule that is incredibly important. We actually have the ability to produce vitamin D in our skin. To do it we have to have regular explosure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. Without enough sun exposure, people get different ailments depending on their age. Modern humans can often spend days at a time indoors, especially in the winter, with very little sun exposure. So we add vitamin D to milk and other foods.
A damaged gene?
You have probably noticed that dogs have no need for citrus fruit. They, like most animals, produce their own vitamin C molecules. Human beings lost this ability. Apparently, at some point, the vitamin C gene was damaged. We inherited this damaged gene from our gene, so humans must get vitamin C from food. We still have a lot to learn about vitamins. Many people believe that if you take massive amounts of vatamin C, there is a health benefit. Is this true? Recent research suggests that it probably is not true. There may be a few other vitamins lurking out there waiting to be discovered.
exposure 曝曬
ex-向外
-> you are under something
eg: Often in a fire, one's explosure to smoke is moer dangerous than the flames.
eg: Intensive exposure to the sun might cause skin cancer.
eg: Children benefit from early exposure to literature.
ailment n. (輕微/長期性)病痛
-> minor illness
eg: This book will teach you how to treat minor ailments, so you don't have to go to the doctor all the time.
eg: These home remedies are quite effective for curing minor ailments.
eg: The child was born prematurely(早產), and he suffers from all kinds of ailments.
ultraviolet ray 紫外線
gene n. 基因/遺傳因子
eg: Some disease can be passed down through one's genes.
eg: The research team is studying the gene for breast cancer(乳癌).
in the genes 從遺傳來的
eg Helen's boldness seems to be in her genes.
genetic adj. 遺傳的/基因的
eg: a genetic illness 遺傳的疾病
massive adj.
-> larger than normal
eg: People couldn't drive for a day after the massive snowstorm. Even the schools were closed.
citrus 柑橘
//== Chat room==//
research suggests 研究顯示
suggest = imply 暗示
表達比suggest還要強烈的意味可以用下列句子
Something speaks for itself.
eg: The evidence speaks for itself. 證據不言而喻
Studioclassroom_20090413
How Vitamins Work
Why are vitamins so important?
Every day of your life, chances are, you think about vitamins. You read about vitamin content on the nutritional label of every food you eat. There are all the TV and radio spots advertising vitamins. You may even take a vitamin pill when you wake up. It all begs the question: What exactly, is a vitamin? A vitamin is a small molecule that your body must have in order to carry out a certain chemical reaction.
The human body is known to need at least 13 different vitamin molecules.
Why take vitamin C?
Your body needs vitamin C. It is a very simple molecule containing six carbon atoms,
eight hydrogen atoms and six oxygen atoms. Your body needs this molecule for several reasons, but most importantly because of collagen. Since collagen is used in everything from skin to blood vessels, you can see how important vitamin C can be.
Without it your blood vessels weaken, your teeth start to fall out, etc.,
and you eventually fall apart and die. All because of one missing molecule.
molecule n. 分子
-> more than one atoms that comes together to form chemicals
eg: Scientiest say there is a molecule that tells your brain when your are full.
carry out 執行/實施/落實/完成
-> follow through
eg: The right people need to carry out this project or there will be problems.
eg: We need more funds and manpower to carry out this project.
eg: They carried out the orders from their commanding officer without any delay.
atom n. 原子
eg: Atoms are the basic building block of people, animals and things.
eg: Two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen form a molecule of water.
eventually adv.
eg: I will read that book eventually.
Five other people are signed up to read it before me.
chemical reaction 化學反應
eg: When you put the two substances together, a chemical reaction will occur.
eg: The students are observing the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.
nutritional label
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Every day of your life, chances are, you think about vitamins.
= It's very likely that you think about vitamins every day of your life.
Chances are it's going to rain in this afternoon.
= It's very possible that will rain in this afternoon.
Chances are I'm not going to the movies tonight.
It's very possible that I'm not going to the movies tonight.
chances are
= most likely
= with great possibility
//== Chat room ==//
spot (本文章)廣告插播
advertisement 廣告通稱
commercial 電視/廣播廣告
upcoming movies
trailers 預告片
infomercial 電視購物廣告節目
= information + commercial
product placement 置入性行銷
Why are vitamins so important?
Every day of your life, chances are, you think about vitamins. You read about vitamin content on the nutritional label of every food you eat. There are all the TV and radio spots advertising vitamins. You may even take a vitamin pill when you wake up. It all begs the question: What exactly, is a vitamin? A vitamin is a small molecule that your body must have in order to carry out a certain chemical reaction.
The human body is known to need at least 13 different vitamin molecules.
Why take vitamin C?
Your body needs vitamin C. It is a very simple molecule containing six carbon atoms,
eight hydrogen atoms and six oxygen atoms. Your body needs this molecule for several reasons, but most importantly because of collagen. Since collagen is used in everything from skin to blood vessels, you can see how important vitamin C can be.
Without it your blood vessels weaken, your teeth start to fall out, etc.,
and you eventually fall apart and die. All because of one missing molecule.
molecule n. 分子
-> more than one atoms that comes together to form chemicals
eg: Scientiest say there is a molecule that tells your brain when your are full.
carry out 執行/實施/落實/完成
-> follow through
eg: The right people need to carry out this project or there will be problems.
eg: We need more funds and manpower to carry out this project.
eg: They carried out the orders from their commanding officer without any delay.
atom n. 原子
eg: Atoms are the basic building block of people, animals and things.
eg: Two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen form a molecule of water.
eventually adv.
eg: I will read that book eventually.
Five other people are signed up to read it before me.
chemical reaction 化學反應
eg: When you put the two substances together, a chemical reaction will occur.
eg: The students are observing the chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen.
nutritional label
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Every day of your life, chances are, you think about vitamins.
= It's very likely that you think about vitamins every day of your life.
Chances are it's going to rain in this afternoon.
= It's very possible that will rain in this afternoon.
Chances are I'm not going to the movies tonight.
It's very possible that I'm not going to the movies tonight.
chances are
= most likely
= with great possibility
//== Chat room ==//
spot (本文章)廣告插播
advertisement 廣告通稱
commercial 電視/廣播廣告
upcoming movies
trailers 預告片
infomercial 電視購物廣告節目
= information + commercial
product placement 置入性行銷
2009年4月11日 星期六
Studioclassroom_20090411
An Easter "Eggstravaganza"
Russia
For centuries, Russians have given and received beautifully painted Easter eeggs at Easter time, thereby professing their belief in Christ's resurrection. Once during his reign, Czar Alexis (1645-1676) prepared 37,000 painted eggs to give away at Easter. Besides, beautifully decorated eggs, Russians also make plain krashenki, by boiling eggs with onion skins until they turn reddish-brown. By far the most world-renowned Easter eggs came from the workshop of Peter Carl Faberge in the 1800s. He created eggs of gold, silver and jewels which when opened, revealed exquisite tiny figures of people, animals, flowers or buildings.
Beginning in 1885, he made more than 50 eggs that were presented to the Russian Imperial Family. One egg, the Coronation egg, was given to Empress Alexandra in 1897 by Czar Nicolas II to commemorate his ascending the throne. The egg opens to show a small replica of the coach that Alexandra rode in to her coronation. Faberge master designer George Stein spent 15 months, sometimes working 16-hour days, to complete the fabulous egg and miniature coach. Plain or exquisite, Easter eggs remind everyone of the new life, both natural and spiritual that Easter celebrates.
thereby adv. 因此/所以(通常放在完整句子的後面或動詞字句的前面)
eg: Lance put all the food next to him, thereby making it easier to eat.
eg: Sean didn't get the scholarship to go to college, and thereby decided to work first.
eg: It rained all day night, thereby ruined his camping trip.
thereby
-> by that or with that
imperial adj.
-> royal
eg: The imperial hitchens prepared food for the emperor and empress.
commemorate v. 紀念/慶祝/表揚
--memor 記得
-> commemorate someone/something
-> honor memory up
eg: To commemorate its 50 anniversary, the university placed a statued in the center of the campus.
eg: The monument(紀念碑) was built to commemorate those who lost their lives at war.
eg: Many brought flowers to commemorate this great general.
replica n. 複製品
re-- 再一次
-> small copy of something
eg: The statues in this museum are not real; they're just replicas.
eg: We bought a replica of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir when we went to Paris.
eg: The museum had an extra replica of a mummy that attract many visitors.
coronation n. 加冕典禮
-> celemony that took place when someone was crowned
miniature 縮樣
reveal
-> show
craftsman n. 工匠
//== Grammer on the go ==//
By far the most world-renowned Easter eggs came from the workshop of Peter Carl Faberge in the 1800s.
說明：
It means no other Easter eggs that are possibly compared to Peter Carl Faberge
when you want to show how the quality or description of something
It's simply in highest degree with no comparsion.
You can use by far.
By far -> to the most extreme
so far -> up to now
eg: This tour is by far the worst one I've ever taken!
eg: This year's company party is by far the most creative one we've ever had.
//== Chat room ==//
ascending the throne
ascend -> move upward
ascend stairs -> climb stairs
ascend -> succeed or acquire
ascending the throne = become the king/queen 登上王位
eg: Victoria ascended the throne in 1839.
eg:
rein (騎馬駕馭馬的)韁繩
take reins
rein of government
rein of power
eg: He now holds the reins of government.
Russia
For centuries, Russians have given and received beautifully painted Easter eeggs at Easter time, thereby professing their belief in Christ's resurrection. Once during his reign, Czar Alexis (1645-1676) prepared 37,000 painted eggs to give away at Easter. Besides, beautifully decorated eggs, Russians also make plain krashenki, by boiling eggs with onion skins until they turn reddish-brown. By far the most world-renowned Easter eggs came from the workshop of Peter Carl Faberge in the 1800s. He created eggs of gold, silver and jewels which when opened, revealed exquisite tiny figures of people, animals, flowers or buildings.
Beginning in 1885, he made more than 50 eggs that were presented to the Russian Imperial Family. One egg, the Coronation egg, was given to Empress Alexandra in 1897 by Czar Nicolas II to commemorate his ascending the throne. The egg opens to show a small replica of the coach that Alexandra rode in to her coronation. Faberge master designer George Stein spent 15 months, sometimes working 16-hour days, to complete the fabulous egg and miniature coach. Plain or exquisite, Easter eggs remind everyone of the new life, both natural and spiritual that Easter celebrates.
thereby adv. 因此/所以(通常放在完整句子的後面或動詞字句的前面)
eg: Lance put all the food next to him, thereby making it easier to eat.
eg: Sean didn't get the scholarship to go to college, and thereby decided to work first.
eg: It rained all day night, thereby ruined his camping trip.
thereby
-> by that or with that
imperial adj.
-> royal
eg: The imperial hitchens prepared food for the emperor and empress.
commemorate v. 紀念/慶祝/表揚
--memor 記得
-> commemorate someone/something
-> honor memory up
eg: To commemorate its 50 anniversary, the university placed a statued in the center of the campus.
eg: The monument(紀念碑) was built to commemorate those who lost their lives at war.
eg: Many brought flowers to commemorate this great general.
replica n. 複製品
re-- 再一次
-> small copy of something
eg: The statues in this museum are not real; they're just replicas.
eg: We bought a replica of the Eiffel Tower as a souvenir when we went to Paris.
eg: The museum had an extra replica of a mummy that attract many visitors.
coronation n. 加冕典禮
-> celemony that took place when someone was crowned
miniature 縮樣
reveal
-> show
craftsman n. 工匠
//== Grammer on the go ==//
By far the most world-renowned Easter eggs came from the workshop of Peter Carl Faberge in the 1800s.
說明：
It means no other Easter eggs that are possibly compared to Peter Carl Faberge
when you want to show how the quality or description of something
It's simply in highest degree with no comparsion.
You can use by far.
By far -> to the most extreme
so far -> up to now
eg: This tour is by far the worst one I've ever taken!
eg: This year's company party is by far the most creative one we've ever had.
//== Chat room ==//
ascending the throne
ascend -> move upward
ascend stairs -> climb stairs
ascend -> succeed or acquire
ascending the throne = become the king/queen 登上王位
eg: Victoria ascended the throne in 1839.
eg:
rein (騎馬駕馭馬的)韁繩
take reins
rein of government
rein of power
eg: He now holds the reins of government.
2009年4月10日 星期五
Studioclassroom_20090410
An Easter "Eggstravaganza"
Ukrainian eggs
The majority of people use simple dyes and simple methods to color Easter eggs, but in some areas, it is an elaborate art form. In Ukraine, people use a method similar to batik to make exquisite eggs or pysanka. They draw intricate patterns on the egg in wax. The wax protects the designed area from whatever dye is used. By repeating the process of waxing and dyeing, waxing and dyeing, fabulous designs emerge, often rich in Christian symbolism.
The tradition of egg dyeing started many years before Christianity arrived in Ukraine, but the old symbols took on new meanings as Christianity spread through the area. The triangle symbolized the elements fire, earth, and air but now symbolizes the Christian trinity. The fish, originally symbolic of plenty, came to mean Christ, the fisher of men. The eggs had more than just decorative uses as well.
Years ago, it was tradition for a young woman to drop a pysanka with her name on it into a stream hoping her future husband would find it. If a young man found it, he would go to the girl's house, and a match was often made.
intricate adj. 複雜的
eg: Look at all the tiny lines and circles in this intricate design.
eg: The book is a study on the intricate metabolic system (新陳代謝系統) of human bodies.
eg: The palace is famous for its intricate maze in the courtyard(花園).
fabulous adj. (口語)極好的
eg: Jennifer looked fabulous in her exquiste evening dress.
Ukrainian n. 烏克蘭人/烏克蘭語
Ukrainian adj. 烏克蘭的
batik n. 蠟染色法
exquisite adj. 精緻的
symbolize v.
symbolic adj. 象徵性的
eg: In the West, the owl is symbolic of wisdom.
eg: A dove(白鴿) is symbolic of peace.
eg: The cross is symbolic of Christian belief.
eg: The symbolic poem is the topic of our report.
decorative adj. 裝飾性的
decorate v.
eg: You can't eat that fruit on the table; it's only decorative.
eg: The decorative mirror they put at the entrance is Baroque(巴洛克) style.
eg: The decorative accessories(婦女飾品) of the gown(禮服) are totally hand-made.
//== Chat room ==//
waxing and dyeing, waxing and dyeing -> mentioned twice
-> writer talks about repeating a process give you a sense of repetition
waxing and dyeing出現兩次，是因為作者要強調不段重複的動作
wax (古英文) = become
wax sentimental
wax poetic
wax nostalgic 鄉愁的
eg: He waxed sentimental when he heard the song.
eg: He waxed poetic. 他突然詩性大發
Ukrainian eggs
The majority of people use simple dyes and simple methods to color Easter eggs, but in some areas, it is an elaborate art form. In Ukraine, people use a method similar to batik to make exquisite eggs or pysanka. They draw intricate patterns on the egg in wax. The wax protects the designed area from whatever dye is used. By repeating the process of waxing and dyeing, waxing and dyeing, fabulous designs emerge, often rich in Christian symbolism.
The tradition of egg dyeing started many years before Christianity arrived in Ukraine, but the old symbols took on new meanings as Christianity spread through the area. The triangle symbolized the elements fire, earth, and air but now symbolizes the Christian trinity. The fish, originally symbolic of plenty, came to mean Christ, the fisher of men. The eggs had more than just decorative uses as well.
Years ago, it was tradition for a young woman to drop a pysanka with her name on it into a stream hoping her future husband would find it. If a young man found it, he would go to the girl's house, and a match was often made.
intricate adj. 複雜的
eg: Look at all the tiny lines and circles in this intricate design.
eg: The book is a study on the intricate metabolic system (新陳代謝系統) of human bodies.
eg: The palace is famous for its intricate maze in the courtyard(花園).
fabulous adj. (口語)極好的
eg: Jennifer looked fabulous in her exquiste evening dress.
Ukrainian n. 烏克蘭人/烏克蘭語
Ukrainian adj. 烏克蘭的
batik n. 蠟染色法
exquisite adj. 精緻的
symbolize v.
symbolic adj. 象徵性的
eg: In the West, the owl is symbolic of wisdom.
eg: A dove(白鴿) is symbolic of peace.
eg: The cross is symbolic of Christian belief.
eg: The symbolic poem is the topic of our report.
decorative adj. 裝飾性的
decorate v.
eg: You can't eat that fruit on the table; it's only decorative.
eg: The decorative mirror they put at the entrance is Baroque(巴洛克) style.
eg: The decorative accessories(婦女飾品) of the gown(禮服) are totally hand-made.
//== Chat room ==//
waxing and dyeing, waxing and dyeing -> mentioned twice
-> writer talks about repeating a process give you a sense of repetition
waxing and dyeing出現兩次，是因為作者要強調不段重複的動作
wax (古英文) = become
wax sentimental
wax poetic
wax nostalgic 鄉愁的
eg: He waxed sentimental when he heard the song.
eg: He waxed poetic. 他突然詩性大發
2009年4月9日 星期四
Studioclassroom_20090409
An Easter "Eggstravaganza"
People make Easter eggs to celebrate the holiday in a beautiful way
People like them scrambled, fried, boiled and poached -- but around Easter time, they take on a whole new look. Lowly eggs take on new significance in the days an weeks before Easter when they become one of the centerpieces of the Christian holiday.
Earliest traditions
The earliest tradition of coloring and giving Easter eggs came about 50 years after Christ's death and resurrection. Bright red eggs symbolized the blood of Jesus that saves people from their sins. When two friends met on Easter Day, they would tap their eggs together and one would say, "Christ is risen!" And then the other would reply, "Christ is risen indeed!"
They would then eat the eggs together. Spring festivals in Persia Egypt, Greece and Rome all featured colored eggs. Then in the 15th century, the Crusaders carried the idea throughout Europe. Once the custom of coloring eggs became established in the West, superstitions arose. People believed if they kept eggs that had been laid on Good Friday for 100 year, the yolks would turn to diamonds. And if a person were lucky enough to find an egg with two yolks, he or she would soon become rich!
poach v.
-> boiled in a liquid
eg: I prefer poached eggs to fried ones because they are lower in fat.
lowly adj. 地位卑下的
-> humble/easy
eg: The lowly students looked up to the great professor.
eg: His first job was a lowly worker in a factory.
eg: Even though Kate comes from lowly origins, she struggles to succeed and ends up as a CEO of a company.
symbolize v. 象徵
symbol n.
eg: A white dove symbolizes peace.
eg: A white wedding gown symbolizes the purity of the bride.
eg: The natives gave us a necklace that symbolizes the friendship between us.
superstition n. 迷信
-> belief or fear that some people have that is based on some kind of circumstance
eg: You won't have bad luck if you walk under a ladder. That's just a superstition.
eg: Breaking a mirror brings one seven years of bad luck. (superstition)
eg: People believe superstitions because of fear.
eg: According to the superstition, number 13 is an unlucky number.
Eggstravaganza
resurrection 復活
-> rose from death
Crusader 十字軍戰士
Good Friday 復活節前的星期五/耶穌受難日
yolk n. 蛋黃
//== Chat room ==//
eggstravaganza (諧音設計出來的雙關語)
extravaganza 新奇的事物
pun 諧音
-> have the sound but different meanings
spectacular
spooktacular
Hollowen spooktacular
spook v.被驚嚇到
People make Easter eggs to celebrate the holiday in a beautiful way
People like them scrambled, fried, boiled and poached -- but around Easter time, they take on a whole new look. Lowly eggs take on new significance in the days an weeks before Easter when they become one of the centerpieces of the Christian holiday.
Earliest traditions
The earliest tradition of coloring and giving Easter eggs came about 50 years after Christ's death and resurrection. Bright red eggs symbolized the blood of Jesus that saves people from their sins. When two friends met on Easter Day, they would tap their eggs together and one would say, "Christ is risen!" And then the other would reply, "Christ is risen indeed!"
They would then eat the eggs together. Spring festivals in Persia Egypt, Greece and Rome all featured colored eggs. Then in the 15th century, the Crusaders carried the idea throughout Europe. Once the custom of coloring eggs became established in the West, superstitions arose. People believed if they kept eggs that had been laid on Good Friday for 100 year, the yolks would turn to diamonds. And if a person were lucky enough to find an egg with two yolks, he or she would soon become rich!
poach v.
-> boiled in a liquid
eg: I prefer poached eggs to fried ones because they are lower in fat.
lowly adj. 地位卑下的
-> humble/easy
eg: The lowly students looked up to the great professor.
eg: His first job was a lowly worker in a factory.
eg: Even though Kate comes from lowly origins, she struggles to succeed and ends up as a CEO of a company.
symbolize v. 象徵
symbol n.
eg: A white dove symbolizes peace.
eg: A white wedding gown symbolizes the purity of the bride.
eg: The natives gave us a necklace that symbolizes the friendship between us.
superstition n. 迷信
-> belief or fear that some people have that is based on some kind of circumstance
eg: You won't have bad luck if you walk under a ladder. That's just a superstition.
eg: Breaking a mirror brings one seven years of bad luck. (superstition)
eg: People believe superstitions because of fear.
eg: According to the superstition, number 13 is an unlucky number.
Eggstravaganza
resurrection 復活
-> rose from death
Crusader 十字軍戰士
Good Friday 復活節前的星期五/耶穌受難日
yolk n. 蛋黃
//== Chat room ==//
eggstravaganza (諧音設計出來的雙關語)
extravaganza 新奇的事物
pun 諧音
-> have the sound but different meanings
spectacular
spooktacular
Hollowen spooktacular
spook v.被驚嚇到
2009年4月8日 星期三
Studioclassroom_20090408
Mike Horn : Adventure with a Cause
http://www.mikehorn.com/3dglobe/pangaea.html
In 2008, Horn began another unique adventure -- one that will take four years to complete. Instead of trying to achieve more personal goals, Horn is now dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experience with others.
The Pangaea Expedition
He calls his latest expedition the "Pangaea Expedition," with "Pangaea" standing for "a Pan Global Adventure for Enviromental Action." By the end of this expedition, Horn will have traveled 100,000 km and crossed all of the continents and oceans. But this time he won't be going alone.
He's choosing young people from around the world, aged 13 to 20, to accompany him. Twelve young people at a time will participate in one of 12 different projects, ranging from studying glaciers to treating water sources. The journey will take place onboard Horn's 35-meter sailboat, the Pangaea, which will become a floating science class. Along with a team of scientist, Horn plans to teach the young explorers about protecting and preserving the earth. In perhaps his most important expedition, Horn will pass down his passion for Earth's wonders to the next generation.
accompany v. 陪同/伴隨
eg: Will Ron accompany you to the party Friday night?
eg: Charles will accompany his mother to the clinic to see the doctor.
accompany v. 附帶有某個東西
eg: The steak is accompanied by mashed potatoes.
glacier n.
eg: The captain turned the ship just in time and missed hitting the glacier.
explorer n. 探險家
explore v. 探索
eg: The young explorer will travel to the North Polo next year.
eg: Christopher Columbus was the explorer who found the Americas.
eg: He's a famous Antarctic explorer.
preserve v. 保護/保持/保存
pre-提早
-serv保存
eg: My mother preserves our family pictures to keep a record of our activities.
eg: Everyone should do their part to preserve the enviroment.
eg: Many woman spend a large fortune trying to preserve their youth.
eg: The traditions are well-preserved and still practiced in this village.
Pangaea n. 盤古大陸
a Pan Global Adventure for Enviromental Action
Pan -> panglobe : all across the globe
//== Chat room ==//
adventure 冒險
adventurer 冒險家
adventurous 冒險的
safari 非洲狩獵旅行
http://yep.mikehorn.com/
//== Did you know ==//
This month, the Pangaea Expedition will visit the ice cut fiords of New Zealand's South Island. Other 2009 destinations include trips to Indonesia and India. In 2010 the Panaea expedition will go to Nepal's Himalayan Mountains and China's Yellow River/Gobi Dessert region. 2011 will feature trips to Earth's north polar region. And 2012 will wrap up the expedition with projects in Brazil and East Africa.
http://www.mikehorn.com/3dglobe/pangaea.html
In 2008, Horn began another unique adventure -- one that will take four years to complete. Instead of trying to achieve more personal goals, Horn is now dedicated to sharing his knowledge and experience with others.
The Pangaea Expedition
He calls his latest expedition the "Pangaea Expedition," with "Pangaea" standing for "a Pan Global Adventure for Enviromental Action." By the end of this expedition, Horn will have traveled 100,000 km and crossed all of the continents and oceans. But this time he won't be going alone.
He's choosing young people from around the world, aged 13 to 20, to accompany him. Twelve young people at a time will participate in one of 12 different projects, ranging from studying glaciers to treating water sources. The journey will take place onboard Horn's 35-meter sailboat, the Pangaea, which will become a floating science class. Along with a team of scientist, Horn plans to teach the young explorers about protecting and preserving the earth. In perhaps his most important expedition, Horn will pass down his passion for Earth's wonders to the next generation.
accompany v. 陪同/伴隨
eg: Will Ron accompany you to the party Friday night?
eg: Charles will accompany his mother to the clinic to see the doctor.
accompany v. 附帶有某個東西
eg: The steak is accompanied by mashed potatoes.
glacier n.
eg: The captain turned the ship just in time and missed hitting the glacier.
explorer n. 探險家
explore v. 探索
eg: The young explorer will travel to the North Polo next year.
eg: Christopher Columbus was the explorer who found the Americas.
eg: He's a famous Antarctic explorer.
preserve v. 保護/保持/保存
pre-提早
-serv保存
eg: My mother preserves our family pictures to keep a record of our activities.
eg: Everyone should do their part to preserve the enviroment.
eg: Many woman spend a large fortune trying to preserve their youth.
eg: The traditions are well-preserved and still practiced in this village.
Pangaea n. 盤古大陸
a Pan Global Adventure for Enviromental Action
Pan -> panglobe : all across the globe
//== Chat room ==//
adventure 冒險
adventurer 冒險家
adventurous 冒險的
safari 非洲狩獵旅行
http://yep.mikehorn.com/
//== Did you know ==//
This month, the Pangaea Expedition will visit the ice cut fiords of New Zealand's South Island. Other 2009 destinations include trips to Indonesia and India. In 2010 the Panaea expedition will go to Nepal's Himalayan Mountains and China's Yellow River/Gobi Dessert region. 2011 will feature trips to Earth's north polar region. And 2012 will wrap up the expedition with projects in Brazil and East Africa.
2009年4月7日 星期二
[轉錄] 你知道最近VISA廣告裡跳舞的是誰嗎
你知道最近VISA廣告裡跳舞的是誰嗎
//== 音樂配得很好 ==//
Matt Harding，1976年次的年輕人，
他在2003年用他所有的積蓄去旅行，
在旅行中只是一個簡單的想法，用跳舞記錄他到過的每個地方，
而他都把所有的紀錄放在自己的網站，
當初網站也只是要讓他的親人與朋友知道他在外一切安好。
後來有人發現了這些影片並開始傳閱，
於是有家口香糖廠商覺得他的構想很棒，贊助他旅遊經費，
因此在2006年他花了六個月走遍了39個國家，
接下來的2007、2008年他依舊到世界各地跳舞（包括了台灣），
而且還有了許多的同伴共舞。
Matt跳的舞很滑稽，但是他的笑容與熱情卻是讓人感動，
他只是一個簡單的動作、簡單的想法改變了他的一生，
至今他已經去了63個國家！
有時想想我們是不是都有認真的看待我們靈機一動的小想法？
我們是不是真的就去執行了？還是我們會因為旁人的取笑就做罷了？
如果我們都像Matt這樣認真對待一個這麼簡單、或許說很呆的想法，
或許一個無法預期的驚喜就等著我們！
就算我們得不到相同的驚喜，至少我們擁有了年老了值得回憶的豐富生命！
這一直是我追尋的目標！
我期待我年老了，回頭看我所有的每一步，
我都可以很感謝我給了自己每一個微笑、大笑的回憶，
而不是一直說：「早知道我那時就應該做....」，
我可以很自豪的說:「Blue的生命是精彩豐富的！」
來台灣時,大概沒有幾個人知道他
所以只有孤單的一個人跳囉
不過我剛看到影片時確實震撼到了
曾幾何時我們也有許多夢想,不過通常會為了很多因素而錯過了
他剛開始到世界各地拍影片時,那時還沒有YouTube咧
單純只是想圓一個夢吧
上述短片中作者的網站
http://www.wherethehellismatt.typepad.com/blog/
//== 音樂配得很好 ==//
Matt Harding，1976年次的年輕人，
他在2003年用他所有的積蓄去旅行，
在旅行中只是一個簡單的想法，用跳舞記錄他到過的每個地方，
而他都把所有的紀錄放在自己的網站，
當初網站也只是要讓他的親人與朋友知道他在外一切安好。
後來有人發現了這些影片並開始傳閱，
於是有家口香糖廠商覺得他的構想很棒，贊助他旅遊經費，
因此在2006年他花了六個月走遍了39個國家，
接下來的2007、2008年他依舊到世界各地跳舞（包括了台灣），
而且還有了許多的同伴共舞。
Matt跳的舞很滑稽，但是他的笑容與熱情卻是讓人感動，
他只是一個簡單的動作、簡單的想法改變了他的一生，
至今他已經去了63個國家！
有時想想我們是不是都有認真的看待我們靈機一動的小想法？
我們是不是真的就去執行了？還是我們會因為旁人的取笑就做罷了？
如果我們都像Matt這樣認真對待一個這麼簡單、或許說很呆的想法，
或許一個無法預期的驚喜就等著我們！
就算我們得不到相同的驚喜，至少我們擁有了年老了值得回憶的豐富生命！
這一直是我追尋的目標！
我期待我年老了，回頭看我所有的每一步，
我都可以很感謝我給了自己每一個微笑、大笑的回憶，
而不是一直說：「早知道我那時就應該做....」，
我可以很自豪的說:「Blue的生命是精彩豐富的！」
來台灣時,大概沒有幾個人知道他
所以只有孤單的一個人跳囉
不過我剛看到影片時確實震撼到了
曾幾何時我們也有許多夢想,不過通常會為了很多因素而錯過了
他剛開始到世界各地拍影片時,那時還沒有YouTube咧
單純只是想圓一個夢吧
上述短片中作者的網站
http://www.wherethehellismatt.typepad.com/blog/
Studioclassroom_20090407
Mike Horn : Adventure with a Cause
Meet the man who's living life to the fllest and sharing his experiences.
Professional adventurer Mike Horn never met a challenge he didn't welcome. n fact, according to Horn, "The impossible exists only until we find a way o make it possible.
As a chile in Joannesburg, South Africa, Horn excelled at sports and love adventure.
But it wasn't until he moved to Switzerland in 1990 that his life of adventure really begain.
Horn's expeditions
Horn had always loved sports and taking risks and he was known for his crazy sport fests. He travelled in the South American Andes Mountains in the early 90s
adn then in 1997 crossed the entire continent on foot.
He finished by floating 7,000 km down the Amazon River! In 1999, Horn began a solo trip around the world following the equator, without the use of any motor-powered transportation. When he finished successfully 17 months later, he became the first person to accomplish the feat.
Horn's biggest challenge to date came in 2006. He and a fellow adventurer walked from Russia to the North Pole in the sunless winter. Traveling through the winter darkness, he encountered polar bears and many other dangers.
excel v.
eg: My mother is very talented and excels at singing and playing the piano.
solo adj. 單獨的/單人的/獨唱的/獨奏的
eg: The book tells the story of a woman's sole journey around the world.
eg: Jack made his first solo flight when he was only twenty.
eg: He did his solo performance at the Apollo Theatre in 1988.
eg: The band's former lead singer just released his first solo album.
transportation n.
eg: You won't have any problem with transportation in the city because
buses and taxis are cheap.
encounter v. 遇到/遭遇(通常是指沒有預期的)
eg: We encountered some bad weather and had to turn around and go back home.
eg: We encountered a herd of reindeer on the way to the cabin(木屋).
eg: We encountered many difficulties during the negotiation.
expedition n. 遠征/探險
-> journey that is involved in exploring
ex- 向外的
ped- 和腳有關係
eg: The expedition to the South Pole took a lot of money and time.
expedition n. 探險隊/考察團
eg: Henry was on an expedition to explore Africa last year.
polar bear 北極熊
//== Grammer on the go==//
Professional adventurer Mike Horn never met a challenge he didn't welcome.
-> Professional adventurer Mike Horn always welcomed every challenge he met.
two negative : never/didn't -> strenth the pattern
Joe only reads book that appear on the best-seller list.
-> Joe never reads a book that doesn't appear on the best-seller list.
Tina loved hats when she was younger and liked every hat she bought.
-> Tina loved hats when she was younger, and never bought one she didn't like.
//== Chat room ==//
feat/feet
feat -> something that is done with skills or strength
= achivement 壯舉/了不起的成就
feet -> body part referring walking
homonyms 同音字
see/sea
know/no
principle/principal
principle 原則
principal 校長
eg: He is the school pricipal.
Meet the man who's living life to the fllest and sharing his experiences.
Professional adventurer Mike Horn never met a challenge he didn't welcome. n fact, according to Horn, "The impossible exists only until we find a way o make it possible.
As a chile in Joannesburg, South Africa, Horn excelled at sports and love adventure.
But it wasn't until he moved to Switzerland in 1990 that his life of adventure really begain.
Horn's expeditions
Horn had always loved sports and taking risks and he was known for his crazy sport fests. He travelled in the South American Andes Mountains in the early 90s
adn then in 1997 crossed the entire continent on foot.
He finished by floating 7,000 km down the Amazon River! In 1999, Horn began a solo trip around the world following the equator, without the use of any motor-powered transportation. When he finished successfully 17 months later, he became the first person to accomplish the feat.
Horn's biggest challenge to date came in 2006. He and a fellow adventurer walked from Russia to the North Pole in the sunless winter. Traveling through the winter darkness, he encountered polar bears and many other dangers.
excel v.
eg: My mother is very talented and excels at singing and playing the piano.
solo adj. 單獨的/單人的/獨唱的/獨奏的
eg: The book tells the story of a woman's sole journey around the world.
eg: Jack made his first solo flight when he was only twenty.
eg: He did his solo performance at the Apollo Theatre in 1988.
eg: The band's former lead singer just released his first solo album.
transportation n.
eg: You won't have any problem with transportation in the city because
buses and taxis are cheap.
encounter v. 遇到/遭遇(通常是指沒有預期的)
eg: We encountered some bad weather and had to turn around and go back home.
eg: We encountered a herd of reindeer on the way to the cabin(木屋).
eg: We encountered many difficulties during the negotiation.
expedition n. 遠征/探險
-> journey that is involved in exploring
ex- 向外的
ped- 和腳有關係
eg: The expedition to the South Pole took a lot of money and time.
expedition n. 探險隊/考察團
eg: Henry was on an expedition to explore Africa last year.
polar bear 北極熊
//== Grammer on the go==//
Professional adventurer Mike Horn never met a challenge he didn't welcome.
-> Professional adventurer Mike Horn always welcomed every challenge he met.
two negative : never/didn't -> strenth the pattern
Joe only reads book that appear on the best-seller list.
-> Joe never reads a book that doesn't appear on the best-seller list.
Tina loved hats when she was younger and liked every hat she bought.
-> Tina loved hats when she was younger, and never bought one she didn't like.
//== Chat room ==//
feat/feet
feat -> something that is done with skills or strength
= achivement 壯舉/了不起的成就
feet -> body part referring walking
homonyms 同音字
see/sea
know/no
principle/principal
principle 原則
principal 校長
eg: He is the school pricipal.
2009年4月6日 星期一
Studioclassroom_20090406
Robert Perry and the North Pole
One man's journey to the far north
On April 6, 1909, six tired men finally reached the North Pole, having crossed over 700 km of cracking, shifting sea ice. Robert Peary, Matthew Henson and thier guides stood on one of the last adventure destinations of the early 1900s. The race to reach that spot had already killed hundreds of other adventurers. But this was not the first time Peary had tried to reach the pole. Before 1909, Peary had made six other attempts to travel to the North Pole. However, he had failed every time. Once, he nearly died when the ice below him began to melt. On another journey, Peary lost eight toes to frostbite. This time, Peary planned more carefully, sending teams ahead of him to make camps. In this way, he was able to save energy and travel quickly. When Peary finally arrived at the pole, he spent just 30 hours there, making scientific observations.
The journey to the North Pole was both difficult and dangerous. But with great courage and careful planning. Peary was finally able to succeed.
crack v. 裂開
eg: The old window was cracking in several places.
eg: The windshield cracked as the car bumped into the fence.
eg: The wall cracked due to the earthquake.
crack n. 裂縫/裂痕
eg: The crack on the diamond's surface is almost invisible.
shift v.
eg: Tony had trouble standing on the shifting deck of the boat.
eg:
attemp n. 企圖/嘗試
attemp at something
make an attempt to do something
eg: The little boy made three attempts at riding a bicycle before he
finally succeeded.
eg: This is her second attempt at the driving test.
eg: The swimming team's attemp to swim across the English
channel(英倫海峽) became national news.
obserbations n.
eg: As Blake explored the area, he made many observations about the geography.
frostbite v. 凍傷/凍瘡
frostbitten adj. 凍傷的
frost 結霜
eg: The surviors were suffering from severe frosbite when they were rescued.
eg: frostbitten fingers
//== Chat room ==//
North Pole
poles apart 天南地北
-> to describe completely different persons or things
eg: My brother and I are poles apart in personality.
= My brother and I are completely obs???
eg: Our politics views are poles apart.
polarize v. 兩極化的
eg: The issue has polarized the town's people.
totem pole 圖騰柱
low man on the totem pole 身分最低/最不重要的人
-> refers to someone low-end rank, the least important person in a group
eg: I just joined the company, so I am the low man on the totem pole.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
On April 6, 1909, six tired men finally reached the North Pole,
having crossed over 700 km of cracking, shifting sea ice.
= On April 6, 1909, six tired men finally reached the North Pole,
after they had acrossed over 700 km of cracking, shifting sea ice.
After Jeff has eaten a large dinner, he's reay for dessert. (not good enough)
eg: Having eaten a large dinner, Jeff's now ready for dessert. (good)
Alice has read the novel. Now she's excited about watching the movie.
eg: Having read the novel, Alice is excited about watching the movie.
One man's journey to the far north
On April 6, 1909, six tired men finally reached the North Pole, having crossed over 700 km of cracking, shifting sea ice. Robert Peary, Matthew Henson and thier guides stood on one of the last adventure destinations of the early 1900s. The race to reach that spot had already killed hundreds of other adventurers. But this was not the first time Peary had tried to reach the pole. Before 1909, Peary had made six other attempts to travel to the North Pole. However, he had failed every time. Once, he nearly died when the ice below him began to melt. On another journey, Peary lost eight toes to frostbite. This time, Peary planned more carefully, sending teams ahead of him to make camps. In this way, he was able to save energy and travel quickly. When Peary finally arrived at the pole, he spent just 30 hours there, making scientific observations.
The journey to the North Pole was both difficult and dangerous. But with great courage and careful planning. Peary was finally able to succeed.
crack v. 裂開
eg: The old window was cracking in several places.
eg: The windshield cracked as the car bumped into the fence.
eg: The wall cracked due to the earthquake.
crack n. 裂縫/裂痕
eg: The crack on the diamond's surface is almost invisible.
shift v.
eg: Tony had trouble standing on the shifting deck of the boat.
eg:
attemp n. 企圖/嘗試
attemp at something
make an attempt to do something
eg: The little boy made three attempts at riding a bicycle before he
finally succeeded.
eg: This is her second attempt at the driving test.
eg: The swimming team's attemp to swim across the English
channel(英倫海峽) became national news.
obserbations n.
eg: As Blake explored the area, he made many observations about the geography.
frostbite v. 凍傷/凍瘡
frostbitten adj. 凍傷的
frost 結霜
eg: The surviors were suffering from severe frosbite when they were rescued.
eg: frostbitten fingers
//== Chat room ==//
North Pole
poles apart 天南地北
-> to describe completely different persons or things
eg: My brother and I are poles apart in personality.
= My brother and I are completely obs???
eg: Our politics views are poles apart.
polarize v. 兩極化的
eg: The issue has polarized the town's people.
totem pole 圖騰柱
low man on the totem pole 身分最低/最不重要的人
-> refers to someone low-end rank, the least important person in a group
eg: I just joined the company, so I am the low man on the totem pole.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
On April 6, 1909, six tired men finally reached the North Pole,
having crossed over 700 km of cracking, shifting sea ice.
= On April 6, 1909, six tired men finally reached the North Pole,
after they had acrossed over 700 km of cracking, shifting sea ice.
After Jeff has eaten a large dinner, he's reay for dessert. (not good enough)
eg: Having eaten a large dinner, Jeff's now ready for dessert. (good)
Alice has read the novel. Now she's excited about watching the movie.
eg: Having read the novel, Alice is excited about watching the movie.
2009年4月4日 星期六
Studioclassroom_20090404
When Allergies Attack
People sometimes mistake allergy symptoms for a cold or sinus infection. But symptoms from a cold or inflection only last a couple of weeks; allergy symptoms can last for months.
What you can do
If you have severe allergies, you may choose to see an allergy specialist. He or she can find out which allergens are causing your symptoms, so you can avoid them. The doctor can also give you medicine to relieve your symptoms.
At home
Machine wash and dry clothes and linens frequently. If you dry your clothes outside, avoid high pollen times like early morning and evening. Make sure everything is dry before putting it away. If it's not, mold may grow, making allergies worse.
Change the filter on your air conditioner every 90 days to reduce the spread of allergens around your house.
Out and about
Do your best to drive when traffic less congested. Keep windows clothes at all times.
If you ride a scooter, wear a mask. Also, avoiding being outside in the morning.
While your allergies may never completely go away, you can be more comfortable with a few lifestyle changes.
severe adj. 很嚴重的
-> very serious
eg: Josie was in a car accident yesterday. Thankfully, her injuries weren't severe.
eg: A severe blood infection (血液感染) almost killed her.
eg: He suffered from severe head injuries and was in a coma(昏迷).
severe adj. 險峻的/艱難的
eg: The severe weather conditions forced the tourists to stay in the hotel.
filter n. 過濾用的濾網
eg: You should clean the filter in the dryer after each use.
eg: The dust filter of this vacuum is replaceable.
eg: The fish tanks's water filter makes a lot of noise.
filter v. 過濾
eg: The lenses(鏡片) can filter out ultra-violet rays(紫外線).
congest v. 使充滿/阻塞
eg: Let's go out to eat after rush hour because the roads are too congested now.
congested adj. 阻塞的
eg: The freeways of Los Angeles are often congested during the rush hour.
congested adj. 充血的
eg: The X-ray showed that his lungs were congested.
You feel congested.
-> It means your head is full of stuff or your nose is full of stuff that make it difficult to breath.
I have congested nose
-> I have stuffy nose
scooter n.
eg: In this crowded city, parking a scooter is more convenient than parking a car.
allergy
allergic to something
food allergy
allergic to seefood
sinus infection 鼻竇感染
sinus -> part of body between your nose and your lung
mold n. 霉/黴菌
//== Chat room ==//
chronic adj. 慢性的
-> medical condition or illness lasts for a long time
-> chronic describes anything lasts for a long time
chronic money problem
chronic dieting
chronic allergy
chronic disease
recur
-> have it repeatedly, it describes something keep coming back
recurring adj. 一再發生的/定期重複的
recurring infection
recurring illness 復發性的疾病
recurring dreams
terminal -> it means final
terminal illness 疾病末期
terminal cancer 末期的癌症
-> If somebody has terminal illness, it means they are approaching death.
-> We can say someone have terminal cancer
-> We can say someone is terminal patient
-> There is nothing that doctor can do to say them.
terminal station 車站終點站
//== More INFO ==//
A doctor once said that we don't wait until AFTER a car accident to put on our seat belt. We put in on BEFORE. In the same way, allergy sufferers shoudn't wait until after their allergy symptoms become unbearable before they take medication or seek treatment. They should start right before the allergy season begins. For most people, spring and autumn are the worst times for allergies.
People sometimes mistake allergy symptoms for a cold or sinus infection. But symptoms from a cold or inflection only last a couple of weeks; allergy symptoms can last for months.
What you can do
If you have severe allergies, you may choose to see an allergy specialist. He or she can find out which allergens are causing your symptoms, so you can avoid them. The doctor can also give you medicine to relieve your symptoms.
At home
Machine wash and dry clothes and linens frequently. If you dry your clothes outside, avoid high pollen times like early morning and evening. Make sure everything is dry before putting it away. If it's not, mold may grow, making allergies worse.
Change the filter on your air conditioner every 90 days to reduce the spread of allergens around your house.
Out and about
Do your best to drive when traffic less congested. Keep windows clothes at all times.
If you ride a scooter, wear a mask. Also, avoiding being outside in the morning.
While your allergies may never completely go away, you can be more comfortable with a few lifestyle changes.
severe adj. 很嚴重的
-> very serious
eg: Josie was in a car accident yesterday. Thankfully, her injuries weren't severe.
eg: A severe blood infection (血液感染) almost killed her.
eg: He suffered from severe head injuries and was in a coma(昏迷).
severe adj. 險峻的/艱難的
eg: The severe weather conditions forced the tourists to stay in the hotel.
filter n. 過濾用的濾網
eg: You should clean the filter in the dryer after each use.
eg: The dust filter of this vacuum is replaceable.
eg: The fish tanks's water filter makes a lot of noise.
filter v. 過濾
eg: The lenses(鏡片) can filter out ultra-violet rays(紫外線).
congest v. 使充滿/阻塞
eg: Let's go out to eat after rush hour because the roads are too congested now.
congested adj. 阻塞的
eg: The freeways of Los Angeles are often congested during the rush hour.
congested adj. 充血的
eg: The X-ray showed that his lungs were congested.
You feel congested.
-> It means your head is full of stuff or your nose is full of stuff that make it difficult to breath.
I have congested nose
-> I have stuffy nose
scooter n.
eg: In this crowded city, parking a scooter is more convenient than parking a car.
allergy
allergic to something
food allergy
allergic to seefood
sinus infection 鼻竇感染
sinus -> part of body between your nose and your lung
mold n. 霉/黴菌
//== Chat room ==//
chronic adj. 慢性的
-> medical condition or illness lasts for a long time
-> chronic describes anything lasts for a long time
chronic money problem
chronic dieting
chronic allergy
chronic disease
recur
-> have it repeatedly, it describes something keep coming back
recurring adj. 一再發生的/定期重複的
recurring infection
recurring illness 復發性的疾病
recurring dreams
terminal -> it means final
terminal illness 疾病末期
terminal cancer 末期的癌症
-> If somebody has terminal illness, it means they are approaching death.
-> We can say someone have terminal cancer
-> We can say someone is terminal patient
-> There is nothing that doctor can do to say them.
terminal station 車站終點站
//== More INFO ==//
A doctor once said that we don't wait until AFTER a car accident to put on our seat belt. We put in on BEFORE. In the same way, allergy sufferers shoudn't wait until after their allergy symptoms become unbearable before they take medication or seek treatment. They should start right before the allergy season begins. For most people, spring and autumn are the worst times for allergies.
2009年4月3日 星期五
Studioclassroom_20090403
When Allergies Attack
Springtime means green tree, beautiful flowers - and sneezing.
On a lovely spring day, you're eager to get outside and enjoy a nice bike ride or a walk in the park. Unfortunately, as soon as you step outside, tiny invaders begin their plot to spoil your day. First, they make you sneeze. Then they give you an itchy throat and watery eyes. After a while, they force you back inside - close to the tissue box and far away from nature's beauty.
Millions of people experience these miserable effects of allergies. The "invaders" that cause allergy attack - known as allergens - are actually everyday materials such as pollen, dust and animal dander. Seasonal allergies, which strike during spring and fall, are mainly caused by pollen released from trees, flowers and grass.
Allergies explained
When people with allergies breathe in allergens, their immune system recognize them as harmful foreign substances. To defend the body, the immunesystem reacts, often by creating antibodyies, which release chemicals called histamines. These chemicals, unfortunately, can cause symptoms like sneezing, coughing, an itchy throat, and a runny(or stuffy) nose.
allergy n. 過敏/過敏症
-> when your body usually has negative reaction to a certain kind of food or some kind of medicine
eg: Keri has an allergy to wheat products, so she can't eat bread.
eg: This treatment can benefit a lot of allergy sufferers (過敏症患者).
allergy to something 對某樣事物過敏
eg: She has an allergy to all dairy food.
allergic adj.
eg: He's allergic to eggs.
invader n. 入侵者
eg: Invaders entered the wlled city while its citizens were sleeping.
eg: The people in the village united to fight against the invaders.
eg: In the movie the alien invaders were destroyed by common human diseases.
invade v. 入侵
itchy adj. 癢的
eg: Jonathan has several mosquito bites on his arm that are red and itchy.
miserable adj. 悽慘的
eg: We had miserable camping trip because of the cold,rainy weather.
runny adj.
eg: How do you like your eggs - dry or runny?
runny adj. 一直流出黏液的
eg: I've got a runny nose today.
eg: runny eyes 一直流眼淚的眼睛
runny adj. 稀的/水份很多的
eg: The pasta sauce looks runny. We might put more ingredient in it.
pollen n. 花粉
-> white yellow powder from flower that carried by the wind
dander n.
immune system 免疫系統
histamine n. 組織胺
runny nose 流鼻水
stuffy nose 鼻塞 (have difficult breathing through your nose)
runny nose <-> stuffy nose
//== Chat room ==//
Kleenex box
= tissue box
Kleenex(舒潔面紙) -> trademark
Kleenex is so well-know that it is synonymous with the tissue.
舒潔面紙很有名，因此這個商標成了面紙的代名詞
Do you have Kleenex?
= Do you have a tissue?
trademark that has become everyday words
eg:
Band-aid OK蹦
Q-tips -> cotton swab 棉花棒
Aspirin -> 阿斯匹靈
Rollerblades -> inline skates 直排輪
generic term
//== Grammer on the go ==//
The "invaders" that cause allergy attack - known as allergens -
are actually everyday materials such as pollen, dust and animal dander.
- known as allergens - 給予額外的資訊
eg: We'll begin the meeting at ten o'clock sharp - at least we'll try. (a break)
eg: The food at the party was delicious - you would have loved it! (seperate two sentences)
Springtime means green tree, beautiful flowers - and sneezing.
On a lovely spring day, you're eager to get outside and enjoy a nice bike ride or a walk in the park. Unfortunately, as soon as you step outside, tiny invaders begin their plot to spoil your day. First, they make you sneeze. Then they give you an itchy throat and watery eyes. After a while, they force you back inside - close to the tissue box and far away from nature's beauty.
Millions of people experience these miserable effects of allergies. The "invaders" that cause allergy attack - known as allergens - are actually everyday materials such as pollen, dust and animal dander. Seasonal allergies, which strike during spring and fall, are mainly caused by pollen released from trees, flowers and grass.
Allergies explained
When people with allergies breathe in allergens, their immune system recognize them as harmful foreign substances. To defend the body, the immunesystem reacts, often by creating antibodyies, which release chemicals called histamines. These chemicals, unfortunately, can cause symptoms like sneezing, coughing, an itchy throat, and a runny(or stuffy) nose.
allergy n. 過敏/過敏症
-> when your body usually has negative reaction to a certain kind of food or some kind of medicine
eg: Keri has an allergy to wheat products, so she can't eat bread.
eg: This treatment can benefit a lot of allergy sufferers (過敏症患者).
allergy to something 對某樣事物過敏
eg: She has an allergy to all dairy food.
allergic adj.
eg: He's allergic to eggs.
invader n. 入侵者
eg: Invaders entered the wlled city while its citizens were sleeping.
eg: The people in the village united to fight against the invaders.
eg: In the movie the alien invaders were destroyed by common human diseases.
invade v. 入侵
itchy adj. 癢的
eg: Jonathan has several mosquito bites on his arm that are red and itchy.
miserable adj. 悽慘的
eg: We had miserable camping trip because of the cold,rainy weather.
runny adj.
eg: How do you like your eggs - dry or runny?
runny adj. 一直流出黏液的
eg: I've got a runny nose today.
eg: runny eyes 一直流眼淚的眼睛
runny adj. 稀的/水份很多的
eg: The pasta sauce looks runny. We might put more ingredient in it.
pollen n. 花粉
-> white yellow powder from flower that carried by the wind
dander n.
immune system 免疫系統
histamine n. 組織胺
runny nose 流鼻水
stuffy nose 鼻塞 (have difficult breathing through your nose)
runny nose <-> stuffy nose
//== Chat room ==//
Kleenex box
= tissue box
Kleenex(舒潔面紙) -> trademark
Kleenex is so well-know that it is synonymous with the tissue.
舒潔面紙很有名，因此這個商標成了面紙的代名詞
Do you have Kleenex?
= Do you have a tissue?
trademark that has become everyday words
eg:
Band-aid OK蹦
Q-tips -> cotton swab 棉花棒
Aspirin -> 阿斯匹靈
Rollerblades -> inline skates 直排輪
generic term
//== Grammer on the go ==//
The "invaders" that cause allergy attack - known as allergens -
are actually everyday materials such as pollen, dust and animal dander.
- known as allergens - 給予額外的資訊
eg: We'll begin the meeting at ten o'clock sharp - at least we'll try. (a break)
eg: The food at the party was delicious - you would have loved it! (seperate two sentences)
2009年4月2日 星期四
Studioclassroom_20090402
Hungary
Eager
In order to see other aspects of the country's history and culture, visit some of the smaller towns.Only a 90-minute train ride from Budapest sits Egri Var Visits its Gothic Palace and see an informative exhibit on the history of the castle. Then tour the underground tunnels, the site of many battles throughout
Hungary's history.
Outside the castle, stroll down Szechenyi street and look around in the shops. Then enjoy coffee and a sweet treat in the elegant Dubos Cukraszda Coffee Shop.
Aggtelek National Park
In northern Hungary lies a natural jewel - Aggtelek National Park. Hundreds of limestone caves fill the park, just waiting to be explored. The 21-km-long Baradla-Domica Cave System even crosses international borders as one-fourh of it is in Slovakia. The unique beauty of this cave will take your breath away. For an extra treat, attend a concert in the cave, and enjoy some beautiful music.
Hungary will excite all your senses - see for yourself!
aspect n. 面貌/方面
-> a feature/part of something
spect- 看
eg: My favorite aspects of traveling is eating the local food in the
countries I visit.
eg: We need to think about every aspect of the problem before we deal with it.
eg: Editing ia a crucial aspect of film-making.
exhibit n. 展覽
exhibition n. 展覽
ex- 向外
eg: If you go to the zoo tomorrow, make sure to visit the panda exhibit.
eg: The exhibit displaying paintings by Renoir(雷諾瓦) will end next week.
exhibit n. 展出來的作品
eg: The museum has many exhibits from ancient Egypt.
border n.
eg: The U.S. shares a border with Canada on the north and Mexico on the south.
take one's breath away 使人屏息/嘆為觀止
eg: The size and beauty of Grand Canyon will take your breath away.
eg: The magnificent(壯觀的) view of the glacier took our breath away.
eg: The stunning beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
//== Chat room ==//
an informative exhibit on the history of the castle
on -> concerning / about
(此時的on不可以和upon互換)
eg: the lesson is on/about Hungary
eg: I am reading a book on/about architecture.
eg: a book on plants
eg: a speech on democracy
upon/on
"upon" and "on" can be exchanged only with spatial relations.
-> upon和on可以互換使用，但只侷限於空間上的關係
eg: the bird sat on/upon the tree
//== More INFO ==//
The name "Hungary" means, land of the Huns".
The Huns, onced led by the famous Attila, occupied the Hungarian lands during
the Dark Ages. Hungary should not be confused with the word HUNGARY,
which describes that feeling caused by a lack of food.
This word also comes from middle Europe but its earliest from, kenk,
meant burn, dry adn pain - all feelings you might experience when -
you 're hungry.
Eager
In order to see other aspects of the country's history and culture, visit some of the smaller towns.Only a 90-minute train ride from Budapest sits Egri Var Visits its Gothic Palace and see an informative exhibit on the history of the castle. Then tour the underground tunnels, the site of many battles throughout
Hungary's history.
Outside the castle, stroll down Szechenyi street and look around in the shops. Then enjoy coffee and a sweet treat in the elegant Dubos Cukraszda Coffee Shop.
Aggtelek National Park
In northern Hungary lies a natural jewel - Aggtelek National Park. Hundreds of limestone caves fill the park, just waiting to be explored. The 21-km-long Baradla-Domica Cave System even crosses international borders as one-fourh of it is in Slovakia. The unique beauty of this cave will take your breath away. For an extra treat, attend a concert in the cave, and enjoy some beautiful music.
Hungary will excite all your senses - see for yourself!
aspect n. 面貌/方面
-> a feature/part of something
spect- 看
eg: My favorite aspects of traveling is eating the local food in the
countries I visit.
eg: We need to think about every aspect of the problem before we deal with it.
eg: Editing ia a crucial aspect of film-making.
exhibit n. 展覽
exhibition n. 展覽
ex- 向外
eg: If you go to the zoo tomorrow, make sure to visit the panda exhibit.
eg: The exhibit displaying paintings by Renoir(雷諾瓦) will end next week.
exhibit n. 展出來的作品
eg: The museum has many exhibits from ancient Egypt.
border n.
eg: The U.S. shares a border with Canada on the north and Mexico on the south.
take one's breath away 使人屏息/嘆為觀止
eg: The size and beauty of Grand Canyon will take your breath away.
eg: The magnificent(壯觀的) view of the glacier took our breath away.
eg: The stunning beauty of the sunset took my breath away.
//== Chat room ==//
an informative exhibit on the history of the castle
on -> concerning / about
(此時的on不可以和upon互換)
eg: the lesson is on/about Hungary
eg: I am reading a book on/about architecture.
eg: a book on plants
eg: a speech on democracy
upon/on
"upon" and "on" can be exchanged only with spatial relations.
-> upon和on可以互換使用，但只侷限於空間上的關係
eg: the bird sat on/upon the tree
//== More INFO ==//
The name "Hungary" means, land of the Huns".
The Huns, onced led by the famous Attila, occupied the Hungarian lands during
the Dark Ages. Hungary should not be confused with the word HUNGARY,
which describes that feeling caused by a lack of food.
This word also comes from middle Europe but its earliest from, kenk,
meant burn, dry adn pain - all feelings you might experience when -
you 're hungry.
2009年4月1日 星期三
Studioclassroom_20090401
Hungary
The history and culture of the central European country will excite your senses.
No phase describes Hungrary better than "a feast for the senses." The country's marvelous architecture will please your eyes. Its rich, spicy food will make your tongue dance and nose tingle. Its excellent opera and ballet will excite your ears.
And its hot baths will warm your body and calm your soul.
Budapest
Most visits to Hungrary begin in Budapest, the capital, with its elegant, fairy-tale-like building. You can't miss the Parliament Building rising up beside the Danube, one of the city's symbols. Admire the outside and then tour the richy decorated inside. Afterward, walk up Castle Hill and see the Royal Palace,
former home of the Hungarian royal family. Today, the huge palace houses interesting museums and galleries. Next, climb the Mary Magdalene Tower for one of the best views of Budapest. And finally, don't miss the Szechenyi Beths with their 15 pools of hot and cold water of varying temperatures. Sit in a pool or enjoy a massage.
spicy adj.
eg: I love to eat spicy food in the winter because it warms my whole body.
eg: The spicy rib(排骨) are most famous dish at this restaurant.
eg: Korea enjoy spicy food. They consider it very healthy.
tingled v. 感到麻麻刺刺的感覺
eg: When I eat Taifood(泰國菜), my mouth tingled from the spicy food.
eg: My face tingled as I was walking in the cold wind.
tingle v. 受到某種情緒的影響
eg: She tingled all over with shock when she heard the news.
tingle n. 刺痛
eg: This movie is so scary that I get tingles down my spine every time I see it.
capital n. 首都
eg: Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States of America.
admire v. 欣賞
-> Look it with great pleasure. You take a lot of interest in it.
eg: Whenever I go to the mountains, I always admire their beauty.
eg: I stood there for a long time, admiring the art work of this genius.
eg: She was admiring the beautiful wedding gown (結婚禮服) in the window.
admire v. 欽佩/讚美
eg: I really admire your courage to tell me the truth.
Parliament n. 議會/(英國)國會
magnificent adj. 壯麗的
eg: We visited a magnificent palace in the city.
Mary Magdalene -> woman in the Bible
//== Chat room ==//
ballet -> originated from French ( e -> prounced vowel "a", t is silent.)
buffet 自助式食堂
fillet 魚片
bouquet 一束花
valet 代客停車的服務生
//== Grammer on the go ==//
No phase describes Hungrary better than "a feast for the senses."
Sentence Pattern:
No phase describes + object + bettern than + description.
= No word describes + object + bettern than + description.
eg: Tom knows how to do many thing. No phase describes him bettern than a "Jack of all trades."
eg: This artist's paintings are very messy. No phase describes them better than "chaos on canvas. "
eg: No word describes the movie better than "awe-inspiring."
eg: No word describes this chicken dish bettern than "mouthwatering."
Budapest, Hungary
Beauty Budapest - Hungary
The history and culture of the central European country will excite your senses.
No phase describes Hungrary better than "a feast for the senses." The country's marvelous architecture will please your eyes. Its rich, spicy food will make your tongue dance and nose tingle. Its excellent opera and ballet will excite your ears.
And its hot baths will warm your body and calm your soul.
Budapest
Most visits to Hungrary begin in Budapest, the capital, with its elegant, fairy-tale-like building. You can't miss the Parliament Building rising up beside the Danube, one of the city's symbols. Admire the outside and then tour the richy decorated inside. Afterward, walk up Castle Hill and see the Royal Palace,
former home of the Hungarian royal family. Today, the huge palace houses interesting museums and galleries. Next, climb the Mary Magdalene Tower for one of the best views of Budapest. And finally, don't miss the Szechenyi Beths with their 15 pools of hot and cold water of varying temperatures. Sit in a pool or enjoy a massage.
spicy adj.
eg: I love to eat spicy food in the winter because it warms my whole body.
eg: The spicy rib(排骨) are most famous dish at this restaurant.
eg: Korea enjoy spicy food. They consider it very healthy.
tingled v. 感到麻麻刺刺的感覺
eg: When I eat Taifood(泰國菜), my mouth tingled from the spicy food.
eg: My face tingled as I was walking in the cold wind.
tingle v. 受到某種情緒的影響
eg: She tingled all over with shock when she heard the news.
tingle n. 刺痛
eg: This movie is so scary that I get tingles down my spine every time I see it.
capital n. 首都
eg: Washington D.C. is the capital of the United States of America.
admire v. 欣賞
-> Look it with great pleasure. You take a lot of interest in it.
eg: Whenever I go to the mountains, I always admire their beauty.
eg: I stood there for a long time, admiring the art work of this genius.
eg: She was admiring the beautiful wedding gown (結婚禮服) in the window.
admire v. 欽佩/讚美
eg: I really admire your courage to tell me the truth.
Parliament n. 議會/(英國)國會
magnificent adj. 壯麗的
eg: We visited a magnificent palace in the city.
Mary Magdalene -> woman in the Bible
//== Chat room ==//
ballet -> originated from French ( e -> prounced vowel "a", t is silent.)
buffet 自助式食堂
fillet 魚片
bouquet 一束花
valet 代客停車的服務生
//== Grammer on the go ==//
No phase describes Hungrary better than "a feast for the senses."
Sentence Pattern:
No phase describes + object + bettern than + description.
= No word describes + object + bettern than + description.
eg: Tom knows how to do many thing. No phase describes him bettern than a "Jack of all trades."
eg: This artist's paintings are very messy. No phase describes them better than "chaos on canvas. "
eg: No word describes the movie better than "awe-inspiring."
eg: No word describes this chicken dish bettern than "mouthwatering."
Budapest, Hungary
Beauty Budapest - Hungary
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