Getting Paid to Watch Movies
SC: How does one become a movie critic?
JC: There are all sorts of different doors leading into this profession.
I became a passionate lover of film in my teens and soon developed a compulsion to write about them long before I decided to start doing it professionally. I reviewed films for my college newspaper and studied journalims, film and business. After graduating, I got an internship at Variety; eventually they hired me, and the rest is pretty much history.
SC: How have blogs and Internet changed the role of movie critics?
JC: Enormously. For better and for worse, the Internet has democratized journalism, and that extends to film criticism as well. Nowadays, anyone who sees a movie can post his or her thoughts on the web even if they aren't a particularly good writer or don't have the requisite film knowledge. That said, there are many excellent film bloggers and online critics who are adding their voices to the dialogue. Ultimately, that's what film criticism is about fashioning an ongoing dialogue among critics and their readers.
I should also add that the Internet has made it much easier to dialogue with readers about my reviews.
passionate adj. 熱情的
=> have many emotions
eg: Martha has been a passionate gardener since the age of seven.
compulsion n. 難以抗拒的衝動
=> strong motivation to do something
=> probably in your desire that cause you to act/do something
eg: I feel a compulsion to drink coffee every afternoon.
eg: She felt a compulsion to go to her boss office and quit.
eg: He suddenly had the compulsion to tell everyone the truth.
journalism n. 新聞工作/新聞業/(總稱)報章雜誌
eg: The ability to do research is very important for those who want to succeed in journalism.
requisite adj. 需要的/不可少的
=> the require, necessary knowledge for a certain purpose
eg: Hanna hadn't completed the requisite courses, so she wasn't admitted into the program.
eg: She lacks the requisite skills for the job.
eg: All the requisite documents should be attached with the application form.
requisite n. 要素/必需品
eg: A good map is a requisite for travelling
fashion v. 形成/塑造成
=> give something shape
eg: He fashioned the clay(陶土) into a vase.
eg: The director has fashioned a satisfying movie from the Jane Austin novel.
internship n. 實習醫師的地位
democratize v. 大眾化/民主化
=> everyone has equal value to live in the democracy
//== Chat room ==//
The rest is history.
=> everyone knows the story.
=> 故事說到這裡，以下大家所熟悉的歷史了
make history 創造歷史
history in the making 正在創造歷史
//== Grammer on the go ==//
For better and for worse, the Internet has democratized journalism, and that extends to film criticism as well.
=> The Internet has democratized journalism in good ways and in bad ways, and that extends to film as well.
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for better and for worse
=> the idiom comes from "for better or for worse
=> whether the situation is good or bad, or whether the outcome is good or bad.
eg: For better or for worse, always treat people with respect.
"or better and for wor
2009年9月30日 星期三
20090929 -- Getting Paid to Watch Movies (1)
Getting Paid to Watch Movies
What does it take to be a professional movie critic?
SC: What do movie critics do?
JC: I would say that a movie critic is someone who writes critically and analytically about films and measures a film's artistic virtues. To do this effectively, a critic must have significant knowledge of film history and be able to place an individual film in its historical or cultural context. I think it's important to emphasize that a good movie critic must also be a good writer. Film criticism is more than simply saying whether a movie is good or bad. It's about writing in a way that captures the experience of watching the film in question.
SC: How do they do it?
JC: Most of the time, critics are invited to see films at press screening held by the studios. These screenings are generally held a week or two before the film opens to give critics time to file their reviews before the film's release. However, it's been an increasely common pratice for studios to NOT scren a movie in advance, which is usually a pretty good sign that the movie is really bad. If there is no screening, the critic has to go see the movie on the morning it opens and then publish a review as quickly as possible.
critical adj. 批判性的
critically adv. 具有批判性地/有鑑別力地
eg: Shane read the report critically and decided it was incorrect.
eg: As a researcher, Peter was trained to think critically.
eg: The author of this critically acclaimed novel is nominated for the Nobel Prize.
in question 考慮中地/正在討論中的/提到的
=> under consideration
eg: The book in question has sold over 1 million copies.
eg: The issue might be important, but it is not the point in question right now.
eg: The interview in question is now waiting in the conference room.
eg: The suspect in question is probably the one who committed the crime.
screening n. (電影)放映
=> a previw of a movie
eg: The movie screening will be held this weekend.
file v. 歸檔/記者們發稿(本課課文的意思)
eg: Charlene will file the story after she has finished the interview.
eg: Our correspondent(駐外記者) in Israel filed his report on this incident this morning.
file v. 提出正式的申請
eg: The company filed for bankruptcy.
capture v. 奪得/獲得
=> catch/grab/hold
press n. 媒體
=> the media
press screening 媒體試映會
in advance 事先
=> before something
//== Chat room ==//
critic n. 批評者/評論家
criticize v. 批評/挑剔/指責
movie critics 影評
critique n. 評論
constructive criticism 建設性的批評(善意的批評)
//== Did you know ==//
A good film critique could mean millions of dollars in revenue for a movie studio. A negative critique could mean millions of dollars LOST. Knowing this, film studios work hard to persuade film critics that their movie is good. One way they do this is by sending film critics a press kit, which is basically a package containing the film's background information, flattering photos and often a small gift.
What does it take to be a professional movie critic?
SC: What do movie critics do?
JC: I would say that a movie critic is someone who writes critically and analytically about films and measures a film's artistic virtues. To do this effectively, a critic must have significant knowledge of film history and be able to place an individual film in its historical or cultural context. I think it's important to emphasize that a good movie critic must also be a good writer. Film criticism is more than simply saying whether a movie is good or bad. It's about writing in a way that captures the experience of watching the film in question.
SC: How do they do it?
JC: Most of the time, critics are invited to see films at press screening held by the studios. These screenings are generally held a week or two before the film opens to give critics time to file their reviews before the film's release. However, it's been an increasely common pratice for studios to NOT scren a movie in advance, which is usually a pretty good sign that the movie is really bad. If there is no screening, the critic has to go see the movie on the morning it opens and then publish a review as quickly as possible.
critical adj. 批判性的
critically adv. 具有批判性地/有鑑別力地
eg: Shane read the report critically and decided it was incorrect.
eg: As a researcher, Peter was trained to think critically.
eg: The author of this critically acclaimed novel is nominated for the Nobel Prize.
in question 考慮中地/正在討論中的/提到的
=> under consideration
eg: The book in question has sold over 1 million copies.
eg: The issue might be important, but it is not the point in question right now.
eg: The interview in question is now waiting in the conference room.
eg: The suspect in question is probably the one who committed the crime.
screening n. (電影)放映
=> a previw of a movie
eg: The movie screening will be held this weekend.
file v. 歸檔/記者們發稿(本課課文的意思)
eg: Charlene will file the story after she has finished the interview.
eg: Our correspondent(駐外記者) in Israel filed his report on this incident this morning.
file v. 提出正式的申請
eg: The company filed for bankruptcy.
capture v. 奪得/獲得
=> catch/grab/hold
press n. 媒體
=> the media
press screening 媒體試映會
in advance 事先
=> before something
//== Chat room ==//
critic n. 批評者/評論家
criticize v. 批評/挑剔/指責
movie critics 影評
critique n. 評論
constructive criticism 建設性的批評(善意的批評)
//== Did you know ==//
A good film critique could mean millions of dollars in revenue for a movie studio. A negative critique could mean millions of dollars LOST. Knowing this, film studios work hard to persuade film critics that their movie is good. One way they do this is by sending film critics a press kit, which is basically a package containing the film's background information, flattering photos and often a small gift.
2009年9月28日 星期一
20090928 -- Creative Ways to Thank Your Teacher (1)
Creative Ways to Thank Your Teacher
Show appreciation to the teachers in your life
They spend innumerable hours planning lessons, grading papers, and encouraging and challenging students. Don't let your teacher's work go unnoticed. Say "thank you" in a creative way!
Create a book
Present your teacher with a one-of-a-kind book made especially for him or her. Each student in the class can create a page showing his or her thanks. On that page, they can draw a picture, write a poem, or express gratitude through a letter. Finally, have all of the pages bound inexpensively at a copy shop.
Surpirse with a personalized basket
Everyone enjoys a surprise, and teachers are no exception! Surprise a teacher in your life by putting together a basket of all of his or her favorite things. If your teacher loves to read, include books and magazines. If it's sports that catch your teacher's eye, include tickets to a sporting event in your teacher's basket with other sports-orientd gifts. Or, fill the basket with necessary classroom supplies like pens and paper clips.
Plan an event
Organize a fun, after-school event in honor of your teachers. Invite them to join students, parents, and administrators for a time of games and refreshments together.
However you decide to say thanks, it will make your teacher's day.
innumberable adj. 多到數不清的/無數的
=> a very big number
eg: Elvis Presiey had innumerable hit songs in the '50s and '60s. Even today, his CDs still sell many copies worldwide.
eg: When you're the owner of a business, you'll have to solve innumerable problems.
eg: Innumerable fans' calls poured in to inquire about the singer's next concert.
bind v. 裝訂
bind bound bound
eg: Before he handed in his thesis, Jim had it bound at the university print shop.
eg: In the past, people used leather to bind books.
eg: I found a beautifully bound journal in the attic(閣樓).
except n. 除此之外
exception n. 例外
eg: The special effects were the one exception to the disappointing movie - they were great!
eg: Most women like fashion, but Hannah is the exception.
no exception 也不例外
eg: His books are always best-sellers, and this one is no exception.
make one's day 讓某人非常開心
eg: It made my day when I learned that I had won a free trip to Hong Kong!
catch someone's eye
=> get one's attention
administrator n. 管理者
//== Chat room ==//
don't make your teacher's work go unnoticed
go 變成/處於某種狀態
=> here means "come to be" or "continued to be" in the certain condition
go hungry 變餓
go mad 變瘋狂
go bad 變腐敗
go bold 頭髮變禿
go gray 頭髮變白
go v. 被稱為
=> to be called
eg: you go by Ken
eg: He goes by Jimmy. 一般人稱他為Jimmy
eg: William often goes by Bill. William一般都叫Bill
go v. (口語)說(通常用來敘述一件事)
I go 我說
she goes 她說
no-go 無效/無法達成
eg: The trip is a no-go(無法成行) due to the bad weather.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Don't let your teacher's work go unnoticed.
=> Don't let your teachers' work continue on with nobody showing any appreciation for it.
go unnoticed
=> continue on with no one paying any attention
eg: This is a serious problem; how could anyone let it go unnoticed?
eg: It's hard to imagine that Vincent Van Gogh's paintings went almost unnoticed during his life time.
Show appreciation to the teachers in your life
They spend innumerable hours planning lessons, grading papers, and encouraging and challenging students. Don't let your teacher's work go unnoticed. Say "thank you" in a creative way!
Create a book
Present your teacher with a one-of-a-kind book made especially for him or her. Each student in the class can create a page showing his or her thanks. On that page, they can draw a picture, write a poem, or express gratitude through a letter. Finally, have all of the pages bound inexpensively at a copy shop.
Surpirse with a personalized basket
Everyone enjoys a surprise, and teachers are no exception! Surprise a teacher in your life by putting together a basket of all of his or her favorite things. If your teacher loves to read, include books and magazines. If it's sports that catch your teacher's eye, include tickets to a sporting event in your teacher's basket with other sports-orientd gifts. Or, fill the basket with necessary classroom supplies like pens and paper clips.
Plan an event
Organize a fun, after-school event in honor of your teachers. Invite them to join students, parents, and administrators for a time of games and refreshments together.
However you decide to say thanks, it will make your teacher's day.
innumberable adj. 多到數不清的/無數的
=> a very big number
eg: Elvis Presiey had innumerable hit songs in the '50s and '60s. Even today, his CDs still sell many copies worldwide.
eg: When you're the owner of a business, you'll have to solve innumerable problems.
eg: Innumerable fans' calls poured in to inquire about the singer's next concert.
bind v. 裝訂
bind bound bound
eg: Before he handed in his thesis, Jim had it bound at the university print shop.
eg: In the past, people used leather to bind books.
eg: I found a beautifully bound journal in the attic(閣樓).
except n. 除此之外
exception n. 例外
eg: The special effects were the one exception to the disappointing movie - they were great!
eg: Most women like fashion, but Hannah is the exception.
no exception 也不例外
eg: His books are always best-sellers, and this one is no exception.
make one's day 讓某人非常開心
eg: It made my day when I learned that I had won a free trip to Hong Kong!
catch someone's eye
=> get one's attention
administrator n. 管理者
//== Chat room ==//
don't make your teacher's work go unnoticed
go 變成/處於某種狀態
=> here means "come to be" or "continued to be" in the certain condition
go hungry 變餓
go mad 變瘋狂
go bad 變腐敗
go bold 頭髮變禿
go gray 頭髮變白
go v. 被稱為
=> to be called
eg: you go by Ken
eg: He goes by Jimmy. 一般人稱他為Jimmy
eg: William often goes by Bill. William一般都叫Bill
go v. (口語)說(通常用來敘述一件事)
I go 我說
she goes 她說
no-go 無效/無法達成
eg: The trip is a no-go(無法成行) due to the bad weather.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Don't let your teacher's work go unnoticed.
=> Don't let your teachers' work continue on with nobody showing any appreciation for it.
go unnoticed
=> continue on with no one paying any attention
eg: This is a serious problem; how could anyone let it go unnoticed?
eg: It's hard to imagine that Vincent Van Gogh's paintings went almost unnoticed during his life time.
2009年9月25日 星期五
20090925 -- NBA Cares (1)
NBA Cares
The NBA does more than play ball
What is NBA Cares?
NBA Cares is the league's social responsibility initiative that builds on the National Basketball Association's long tradition of addressing important social issues in the United States and around the world. Through this umbrella program, the NBA, its teams and players have committed to donating $100 million to charity in a variety of ways. NBA Cares works with internationally recognized programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.
The NBA's social responsibility efforts
As part of the National Basketball Association's commitment to giving back on a global basis, the league has hosted a range of community activities. Since October 2005 through NBA Cares, the league, player and teams have raised more than $97 million for charity. This includes volunteering more than 800,000 hours of hands-on service to communities worldwide, and building more than 350 places where kids and families can live, learn or play. The thirteen centers opened in mainland China have libries, technology centers, activity rooms, renovated playgrounds as well as basketball courts. Supporting communities affected by the tragic May 2008 Sichuan earthquake was made a priority by NBA Cares. In conjunction with the NBA China Games 2008, the NBA pledged to contribute US$1 million to the Sichuan earthquake rebuilding efforts.
initiative n. 主動的行動/帶頭/率先
=> goal
eg: The company has developed two new initiatives in the last six weeks.
eg: The government is taking some fresh initiatives to solve the problem of unemployment.
eg: Rick decided to take the initiative and call the interviewer.
umbrella n. 傘狀的結構
=> an organization that covers many organizations
eg: The students association is an umbrella organization that includes seven different programs.
eg: This agency is just a small part of an umbrella charity organization.
eg: This umbrella proposal covers many health care issues.
donate v. 捐贈
=> give voluntarily
eg: Shirley donates her time and money to help people in need.
renovate v. 恢復/修理
=> restore
eg: Marcia and Clark's newly renovated kitchen is much more efficient than the old one.
pledge v. 承諾/保證
=> promise to do something
pledge to V 承諾去做某事
eg: Francis pledged to give money to the charity each month.
eg: He pledged to give his full support during the election.
eg: The company pledged $100,000 as a donation to the organization.
//== Chat room ==//
National Basketball Association 全國籃球協會
Major League Baseball 美國職棒大聯盟
league 球隊聯盟
association 聯盟
=>(涵蓋範圍較廣，任何社團、協會都可以是association)
league vs association
association of banks
//== Grammer on the go ==//
As part of the National Basketball Association's commitment to giving back on a global basis,
the league has hosted a range of community activities.
on a global basis
basis
=> the way something is done
on a adjective + basis
=> describe how things are organized
eg: Tiffany is meeting her trainer on a weekly basis.
eg: The club members expect to receive a financial update on a monthly basis.
The NBA does more than play ball
What is NBA Cares?
NBA Cares is the league's social responsibility initiative that builds on the National Basketball Association's long tradition of addressing important social issues in the United States and around the world. Through this umbrella program, the NBA, its teams and players have committed to donating $100 million to charity in a variety of ways. NBA Cares works with internationally recognized programs that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.
The NBA's social responsibility efforts
As part of the National Basketball Association's commitment to giving back on a global basis, the league has hosted a range of community activities. Since October 2005 through NBA Cares, the league, player and teams have raised more than $97 million for charity. This includes volunteering more than 800,000 hours of hands-on service to communities worldwide, and building more than 350 places where kids and families can live, learn or play. The thirteen centers opened in mainland China have libries, technology centers, activity rooms, renovated playgrounds as well as basketball courts. Supporting communities affected by the tragic May 2008 Sichuan earthquake was made a priority by NBA Cares. In conjunction with the NBA China Games 2008, the NBA pledged to contribute US$1 million to the Sichuan earthquake rebuilding efforts.
initiative n. 主動的行動/帶頭/率先
=> goal
eg: The company has developed two new initiatives in the last six weeks.
eg: The government is taking some fresh initiatives to solve the problem of unemployment.
eg: Rick decided to take the initiative and call the interviewer.
umbrella n. 傘狀的結構
=> an organization that covers many organizations
eg: The students association is an umbrella organization that includes seven different programs.
eg: This agency is just a small part of an umbrella charity organization.
eg: This umbrella proposal covers many health care issues.
donate v. 捐贈
=> give voluntarily
eg: Shirley donates her time and money to help people in need.
renovate v. 恢復/修理
=> restore
eg: Marcia and Clark's newly renovated kitchen is much more efficient than the old one.
pledge v. 承諾/保證
=> promise to do something
pledge to V 承諾去做某事
eg: Francis pledged to give money to the charity each month.
eg: He pledged to give his full support during the election.
eg: The company pledged $100,000 as a donation to the organization.
//== Chat room ==//
National Basketball Association 全國籃球協會
Major League Baseball 美國職棒大聯盟
league 球隊聯盟
association 聯盟
=>(涵蓋範圍較廣，任何社團、協會都可以是association)
league vs association
association of banks
//== Grammer on the go ==//
As part of the National Basketball Association's commitment to giving back on a global basis,
the league has hosted a range of community activities.
on a global basis
basis
=> the way something is done
on a adjective + basis
=> describe how things are organized
eg: Tiffany is meeting her trainer on a weekly basis.
eg: The club members expect to receive a financial update on a monthly basis.
2009年9月24日 星期四
20090924 -- The Sun Is Shining; The Winds Are Blowing (1)
The Sun Is Shining; The Winds Are Blowing
Here I am in Southern California - Los Angeles
I still remember early last month when I said goodbye to my parents, stepped on the airplane, and started my journey to America. Of course, everyone gets excited when traveling around. For me, however, this trip was different — I was traveling for academic purposes.
Filled with an anxious excitement, I began my year with the new students' orientation. Meeting all the freshmen from different parts of America was really exciting. Watching thousands of Americans walking around, speaking English, I finally realized that I was in America – a foreign country.
During the orientation, I tried to make some new American friends. Unfortunately, it is hard for me to make friends. My English skill were pooer than the Americans'. And my culture also made me different from the rest of the students here.
On the other hand, my diverse background was a good thing as it made me unique. Some were interested to know that I am from Taipei. Many asked tons of questions about the differences between Taipei and Los Angeles. Fun times always pass by quickly. After a few days of orientation, school started, and that was when the real battle began. To be continued...
academic adj. 學術上的/學業上的
=> refer to education
eg: Does Michael have the academic qualifications that are necessary for this job?
eg: You need to have excellent academic record in order to be accepted by this university.
eg: The professor's academic achievement was not fully recognized until recently.
orient v. 使適應
orientation n. 幫助新生適應的課程訓練
=> an event that introduces the new student to the campus
eg: All new employees must attend a two-day orientation before they begin to work here.
eg: Freshman orientation(新生訓練) day will be on September 1st.
eg: New employees need to attend our 3-day orientation.
freshman n. 大學一年級學生
eg: All of the freshmen at our university must take a class in cultural studies.
freshman 大學一年級學生
sophomore 大學二年級學生
junior 大學三年級學生
senior 大學四年級學生
uni- 單一
unique adj. 獨一無二的/獨特的
=> different from others
eg: Every person in the world is unique; no two people are exactly alike.
eg: His unique directing style is well received in Europe.
eg: This kind of butterfly is a species unique to Taiwan.
diverse adj. 不同的/多元化的
eg: Tom and I have diverse interests.
//== Chat room ==//
language barrier 語言障礙
cultural barrier 文化障礙
overcome v. 克服
patience n. 耐心
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Many asked tons of questions about the differences between Taipei and Los Angeles.
tons
=> a lot
plety
plenty of choices
loads
loads of fun
masses
masses of people
piles
piles of clothes
heaps
heaps of junk
Here I am in Southern California - Los Angeles
I still remember early last month when I said goodbye to my parents, stepped on the airplane, and started my journey to America. Of course, everyone gets excited when traveling around. For me, however, this trip was different — I was traveling for academic purposes.
Filled with an anxious excitement, I began my year with the new students' orientation. Meeting all the freshmen from different parts of America was really exciting. Watching thousands of Americans walking around, speaking English, I finally realized that I was in America – a foreign country.
During the orientation, I tried to make some new American friends. Unfortunately, it is hard for me to make friends. My English skill were pooer than the Americans'. And my culture also made me different from the rest of the students here.
On the other hand, my diverse background was a good thing as it made me unique. Some were interested to know that I am from Taipei. Many asked tons of questions about the differences between Taipei and Los Angeles. Fun times always pass by quickly. After a few days of orientation, school started, and that was when the real battle began. To be continued...
academic adj. 學術上的/學業上的
=> refer to education
eg: Does Michael have the academic qualifications that are necessary for this job?
eg: You need to have excellent academic record in order to be accepted by this university.
eg: The professor's academic achievement was not fully recognized until recently.
orient v. 使適應
orientation n. 幫助新生適應的課程訓練
=> an event that introduces the new student to the campus
eg: All new employees must attend a two-day orientation before they begin to work here.
eg: Freshman orientation(新生訓練) day will be on September 1st.
eg: New employees need to attend our 3-day orientation.
freshman n. 大學一年級學生
eg: All of the freshmen at our university must take a class in cultural studies.
freshman 大學一年級學生
sophomore 大學二年級學生
junior 大學三年級學生
senior 大學四年級學生
uni- 單一
unique adj. 獨一無二的/獨特的
=> different from others
eg: Every person in the world is unique; no two people are exactly alike.
eg: His unique directing style is well received in Europe.
eg: This kind of butterfly is a species unique to Taiwan.
diverse adj. 不同的/多元化的
eg: Tom and I have diverse interests.
//== Chat room ==//
language barrier 語言障礙
cultural barrier 文化障礙
overcome v. 克服
patience n. 耐心
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Many asked tons of questions about the differences between Taipei and Los Angeles.
tons
=> a lot
plety
plenty of choices
loads
loads of fun
masses
masses of people
piles
piles of clothes
heaps
heaps of junk
2009年9月23日 星期三
20090923 -- Dusty Earns His Keep (2)
Dusty Earns His Keep
"Now where will I go?" Dusty asked himself.
And passing the hen house, he decided to duck inside.
"Oh, no! Not you again!" clucked Shelly the hen.
"Keep out! We're busy laying our eggs.
And we can't keep on top of our work with you around!" she scolded.
"Keep in mind that we chickens give the farmer our finest eggs.
And what do you give?
Can you give eggs?" Dusty kept quiet.
"Of course you can't! Now keep away from us!" the red hen warned.
Dusty could hardly keep back the tears.
"All the other farm animals earn their keep," he thought.
"Some give milk. Some give wool. Some give eggs. But I give nothing! What good am I?"
he asked himself. "Maybe I should run away."
But just then, Dusty saw the farmer coming from the fields.
Leaving his troubles behind, he raced down the path to greet him.
"Master! Master!" he barked wildly.
His body wiggled, and his tail wagged.
The farmer bent down and scooped the pup into his arms.
Dusty licked the farmer's face excitely.
"You always greet me with such happiness," the farmer smiled.
"Now keep this to youself and don't tell the others." he said.
"But of all the farm animals, you're the most special because you always give me so much joy!"
What do you give to others?
If you're giving them happiness, then you're giving them the most special thing of all.
So keep up the good work!
scold v. 責罵/斥責
eg: The teacher scolded the boys for fighting with each other.
eg: Mom scolded us because we didn't come home right away after school.
eg: Dad scolded us for not finishing our homework before bedtime.
scoop v. 拾起
eg: Mary scooped up her books and headed for school.
eg: She scooped up her baby and run from the fire scene(火場).
eg: He scooped up his belongs off the floor and put them in his bag.
scoop n. 勺子
eg: a scoop of ice-cream
keep to oneself 保守秘密
eg: I'll tell you a secret if you promise to keep it to yourself.
keep to oneself 不與別人來往
eg: Sean is very quiet. He always keep to himself.
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hen 母雞
hen house 雞舍
= chicken coop
peck 啄
beak 鳥喙
pecking order (啄序)任何團體的長幼尊卑次序
=>在鳥類中輩分高可以啄輩分低的人
eg: He is at the bottom of the pecking order.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
All the other farm animals earn their keep.
=> The other farm animals work hard enough so they can get to live on the farm.
earn one's keep
=> work hard enough so you can receive what you deserve or need.
earn
=> work in order to receive something
keep
=> food and a place to stay
eg: James has graduated and is moving back home, but his parents expect him to earn his keep.
eg: Sarah was welcome to stay in the village, but she would have to earn her keep.
"Now where will I go?" Dusty asked himself.
And passing the hen house, he decided to duck inside.
"Oh, no! Not you again!" clucked Shelly the hen.
"Keep out! We're busy laying our eggs.
And we can't keep on top of our work with you around!" she scolded.
"Keep in mind that we chickens give the farmer our finest eggs.
And what do you give?
Can you give eggs?" Dusty kept quiet.
"Of course you can't! Now keep away from us!" the red hen warned.
Dusty could hardly keep back the tears.
"All the other farm animals earn their keep," he thought.
"Some give milk. Some give wool. Some give eggs. But I give nothing! What good am I?"
he asked himself. "Maybe I should run away."
But just then, Dusty saw the farmer coming from the fields.
Leaving his troubles behind, he raced down the path to greet him.
"Master! Master!" he barked wildly.
His body wiggled, and his tail wagged.
The farmer bent down and scooped the pup into his arms.
Dusty licked the farmer's face excitely.
"You always greet me with such happiness," the farmer smiled.
"Now keep this to youself and don't tell the others." he said.
"But of all the farm animals, you're the most special because you always give me so much joy!"
What do you give to others?
If you're giving them happiness, then you're giving them the most special thing of all.
So keep up the good work!
scold v. 責罵/斥責
eg: The teacher scolded the boys for fighting with each other.
eg: Mom scolded us because we didn't come home right away after school.
eg: Dad scolded us for not finishing our homework before bedtime.
scoop v. 拾起
eg: Mary scooped up her books and headed for school.
eg: She scooped up her baby and run from the fire scene(火場).
eg: He scooped up his belongs off the floor and put them in his bag.
scoop n. 勺子
eg: a scoop of ice-cream
keep to oneself 保守秘密
eg: I'll tell you a secret if you promise to keep it to yourself.
keep to oneself 不與別人來往
eg: Sean is very quiet. He always keep to himself.
//== Chat room ==//
hen 母雞
hen house 雞舍
= chicken coop
peck 啄
beak 鳥喙
pecking order (啄序)任何團體的長幼尊卑次序
=>在鳥類中輩分高可以啄輩分低的人
eg: He is at the bottom of the pecking order.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
All the other farm animals earn their keep.
=> The other farm animals work hard enough so they can get to live on the farm.
earn one's keep
=> work hard enough so you can receive what you deserve or need.
earn
=> work in order to receive something
keep
=> food and a place to stay
eg: James has graduated and is moving back home, but his parents expect him to earn his keep.
eg: Sarah was welcome to stay in the village, but she would have to earn her keep.
2009年9月22日 星期二
20090922 -- Dusty Earns His Keep (1)
Dusty Earns His Keep
Everyone has something special to share
Dusty the pup was keeping busy.
"Splashing in the pond, chasing chickens, and digging in the garden sure make a farm dog tired!" he yelped.
"Why, there's so much to do, I can hardly keep up with it all. In fact," he yawned,
"I'm so tired. I'll just find a shady spot where I can keep cool until my master comes home."
So he trotted to the pasture to rest under the oak tree where the dairy cows were lying.
"And what are you doing here?" mooed Mrs Milkmaker.
"Why," barked the puppy,
"I'm looking for a shady place to rest."
"Well, then, keep on looking," the cow continued.
"We don't want you here with us.
We give the farmer our finest milk," she mooed proudly.
"But what do you give? Can you give milk?"
"Well, I, uh ..."
"Of course you can't!" bellowed the cow.
"So, keep moving! You're not welcome here."
Dusty sadly went on his way.
Noticing the barn door was open he went inside.
"I'll nap in here," he though.
And he settle down in a stack of hay and closed his eyes.
"Baaa, baaa," sad Sweaterby the lamb, interrupting the puppy's sleep.
"Why, you're no good at all. You're baaad, baaad, baaad."
The lamb kept it up.
"Why does the farmer keep you around anyhow?
We sheep give him our finest wool," he bragged.
"But what do you give? Can you give wool?"
"Well, I, uh ..."
"Of course you can't! You're baaad, baaad, baaad!"
Sweaterby the lamb kept at it until the puppy finally got up and went sadly out of the barn.
trot v. 小跑
trot trotted trotted
=> walking some place very quickly
eg: The wild horse trotted around in circle.
eg: The horse was trotting through the woods.
eg: We trotted along the beach while walking our dog.
bellow v. 動物大聲的吼叫
=> talk in a very low voice
eg: I can hear ship's horn bellowing through the fog.
eg: The horse bellowed and started to run wildly.
eg: You can hear the sergeant(士官長) bellowing at the rookies.
earn one's keep 賺自己的生活費
keep n. 生活費
eg: She babysits her neighbor's kids to earn her keep.
earn a living 以此謀生
yelp v. (狗)吠
yawn v. 打呵欠
pasture n. 牧草地/放牧場
barn n. 穀倉/糧倉
dairy adj. 乳品的/產乳的
dairy cow n. 乳牛
brag v. 吹牛/自吹/自誇
keep up with
=> trying to keep going the same pace as someone or something else
keep on Ving 持續...
=> continue
kept something up
kept at something
=> keep something even though it is difficult
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hay n. 乾草
hit the hay 上船就寢
= hit the sack
=> 古時候人們的床都是用sack(帆布大袋子)裝hay(乾草)
=> go to bed
eg: It's time to hit the hay.
power nap
=> 不超過三十分鐘的睡覺
Everyone has something special to share
Dusty the pup was keeping busy.
"Splashing in the pond, chasing chickens, and digging in the garden sure make a farm dog tired!" he yelped.
"Why, there's so much to do, I can hardly keep up with it all. In fact," he yawned,
"I'm so tired. I'll just find a shady spot where I can keep cool until my master comes home."
So he trotted to the pasture to rest under the oak tree where the dairy cows were lying.
"And what are you doing here?" mooed Mrs Milkmaker.
"Why," barked the puppy,
"I'm looking for a shady place to rest."
"Well, then, keep on looking," the cow continued.
"We don't want you here with us.
We give the farmer our finest milk," she mooed proudly.
"But what do you give? Can you give milk?"
"Well, I, uh ..."
"Of course you can't!" bellowed the cow.
"So, keep moving! You're not welcome here."
Dusty sadly went on his way.
Noticing the barn door was open he went inside.
"I'll nap in here," he though.
And he settle down in a stack of hay and closed his eyes.
"Baaa, baaa," sad Sweaterby the lamb, interrupting the puppy's sleep.
"Why, you're no good at all. You're baaad, baaad, baaad."
The lamb kept it up.
"Why does the farmer keep you around anyhow?
We sheep give him our finest wool," he bragged.
"But what do you give? Can you give wool?"
"Well, I, uh ..."
"Of course you can't! You're baaad, baaad, baaad!"
Sweaterby the lamb kept at it until the puppy finally got up and went sadly out of the barn.
trot v. 小跑
trot trotted trotted
=> walking some place very quickly
eg: The wild horse trotted around in circle.
eg: The horse was trotting through the woods.
eg: We trotted along the beach while walking our dog.
bellow v. 動物大聲的吼叫
=> talk in a very low voice
eg: I can hear ship's horn bellowing through the fog.
eg: The horse bellowed and started to run wildly.
eg: You can hear the sergeant(士官長) bellowing at the rookies.
earn one's keep 賺自己的生活費
keep n. 生活費
eg: She babysits her neighbor's kids to earn her keep.
earn a living 以此謀生
yelp v. (狗)吠
yawn v. 打呵欠
pasture n. 牧草地/放牧場
barn n. 穀倉/糧倉
dairy adj. 乳品的/產乳的
dairy cow n. 乳牛
brag v. 吹牛/自吹/自誇
keep up with
=> trying to keep going the same pace as someone or something else
keep on Ving 持續...
=> continue
kept something up
kept at something
=> keep something even though it is difficult
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hay n. 乾草
hit the hay 上船就寢
= hit the sack
=> 古時候人們的床都是用sack(帆布大袋子)裝hay(乾草)
=> go to bed
eg: It's time to hit the hay.
power nap
=> 不超過三十分鐘的睡覺
2009年9月21日 星期一
20090921 -- Students Have a Ball (1)
Students Have a Ball
Sitting on exercise balls brings more than a smile to students and teachers
Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By replacing chairs with exercise balls, teachers find students' posture and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, has been using balls as chairs since December 2008.
"The students love them," she says. Pownall took a survey of her students. She found that 80 percent thought sitting on the balls helped them focus better.
Former teacher Lisa Witt felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs she started WittFitt. This company encourages the use of balls. In addition, the company educates not only teachers but also students on how to use them. "We have clients in 24 states, three provinces in Canada, Puerto Rico and Japan," says Witt. "Research shows that sitting on the balls promotes sitting up straighter. You can slouch on a ball," says Witt, "but it feels awful." Because the students are moving their blood flow increase. That carries more oxygen to the brain, so the kids have more energy and can focus longer. "Furthermore, they're fun," says Pownall.
re- 再一次
replace v. 取代
replace with
eg: Ken replaced his old blue car with a new red truck.
eg: Henry got replaced when he became ill.
eg: The company will replace all PCs with notebooks.
survey n. 調查
eg: The company's employee survey discovered everyone wanted to leave work at 4:50 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.
oxygen n. 氧氣
eg: People get oxygen from the air they breathe.
furthermore adv. 而且
=> in addition
eg: I can't finish my work tonight. Furthermore, I can't finish it tomorrow, either.
eg: The car is not big enough for four of us, and furthermore, it's too expensive.
eg: I don't know what Bobby said about me. Furthermore, I don't really care.
posture n. 體態/姿勢/姿態
=> the position/way that the person is sitting or standing
eg: She needs to improve her posture if she wants to be a model.
eg: His bad posture made him uncomfortable.
slouch v. 沒精打采地站(坐或走)
//== Chat room ==//
state 州
province 省
territories 地區
加拿大的三個地區:
Northwest Terrtories
Nunavut
Yukon
Puerto Rico=> 美國的一個地區
provincial adj. 地方的/鄉下的
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Former teacher Lisa Witt felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs she started WittFitt.
=> Former teacher Lisa Witt firmly believed in the use of balls as chairs, so she started WittFitt.
feel strongly 深信
=> believe in the importance or value of something
eg: They feel strongly about protecting the enviroment.
eg: Miranda feels strongly about finishing school before getting married.
feel stronly against 深信(用於反面句子)
eg: Richard feels strongly against racial discrimination.
eg: Jack feels strongly against animal abuse.
feel stong
eg: Jake always felt strong after exercise in the gym.
//== More Info ==//
About the WittFitt stability ball, one kindergarten teacher said,
"I absolutely love ball chairs in my classroom.
I try them because I had an "active" class that couldn't sit still in their regular chairs.
I wish I would have tried them sooner, it has been very effective and my class has responded beautifully.
I am seeing more independence and responsibility, therefore more teacher sanity!
Sitting on exercise balls brings more than a smile to students and teachers
Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By replacing chairs with exercise balls, teachers find students' posture and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, has been using balls as chairs since December 2008.
"The students love them," she says. Pownall took a survey of her students. She found that 80 percent thought sitting on the balls helped them focus better.
Former teacher Lisa Witt felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs she started WittFitt. This company encourages the use of balls. In addition, the company educates not only teachers but also students on how to use them. "We have clients in 24 states, three provinces in Canada, Puerto Rico and Japan," says Witt. "Research shows that sitting on the balls promotes sitting up straighter. You can slouch on a ball," says Witt, "but it feels awful." Because the students are moving their blood flow increase. That carries more oxygen to the brain, so the kids have more energy and can focus longer. "Furthermore, they're fun," says Pownall.
re- 再一次
replace v. 取代
replace with
eg: Ken replaced his old blue car with a new red truck.
eg: Henry got replaced when he became ill.
eg: The company will replace all PCs with notebooks.
survey n. 調查
eg: The company's employee survey discovered everyone wanted to leave work at 4:50 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m.
oxygen n. 氧氣
eg: People get oxygen from the air they breathe.
furthermore adv. 而且
=> in addition
eg: I can't finish my work tonight. Furthermore, I can't finish it tomorrow, either.
eg: The car is not big enough for four of us, and furthermore, it's too expensive.
eg: I don't know what Bobby said about me. Furthermore, I don't really care.
posture n. 體態/姿勢/姿態
=> the position/way that the person is sitting or standing
eg: She needs to improve her posture if she wants to be a model.
eg: His bad posture made him uncomfortable.
slouch v. 沒精打采地站(坐或走)
//== Chat room ==//
state 州
province 省
territories 地區
加拿大的三個地區:
Northwest Terrtories
Nunavut
Yukon
Puerto Rico=> 美國的一個地區
provincial adj. 地方的/鄉下的
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Former teacher Lisa Witt felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs she started WittFitt.
=> Former teacher Lisa Witt firmly believed in the use of balls as chairs, so she started WittFitt.
feel strongly 深信
=> believe in the importance or value of something
eg: They feel strongly about protecting the enviroment.
eg: Miranda feels strongly about finishing school before getting married.
feel stronly against 深信(用於反面句子)
eg: Richard feels strongly against racial discrimination.
eg: Jack feels strongly against animal abuse.
feel stong
eg: Jake always felt strong after exercise in the gym.
//== More Info ==//
About the WittFitt stability ball, one kindergarten teacher said,
"I absolutely love ball chairs in my classroom.
I try them because I had an "active" class that couldn't sit still in their regular chairs.
I wish I would have tried them sooner, it has been very effective and my class has responded beautifully.
I am seeing more independence and responsibility, therefore more teacher sanity!
2009年9月20日 星期日
20090919 -- Sides of Shanghai (3)
Sides of Shanghai
Exciting Nanjing Road
While the Bund and old Chinese city interest history buffs, Nanjiing Road excites shoppers. Shanghai's premier shopping destination. Nanjing Road boasts 5.5 km of shops, malls, restaurants and excitement. Colorful neon signs light up the street at night when thousands of people flood the area. The People's Square, which divides Nanjing East and West Roads, offers great cultural experiences, including the Shanghai Museum. The museum displays 120,000 pieces of ancient Chinese art including impressive collections of bronzes, ceramics and paintings.
Trendy Xintiandi
Shanghai's past and present meet in Xintiandi, one of Shanghai's hottest nightlife destinations. Just nine years ago, Xintiandi was a crowded, old community of shabby, shikumen-style houses (shikumen means "stone gate"). Today, restored shikumen exteriors open into restaurants, shops and art galleries. Photographer Guo Changyao comments, "In the 21st century, if you don't go to Xintiandi, then you haven't seen Shanghai." To truly experience Shanghai, one must explore all its sides. The beauty of the city lies in its old and new, West and East.
boast v. 以擁有某個東西而自豪
=> pride to have ...
eg: This restaurant boasts the best beef noddles in town.
eg: Rome boasts historic sites and ancient culture.
eg: Hawaii boasts beautiful beaches, mild weather and friendly locals.
boast v. 自誇/炫耀
eg: Eve always boasts about her wealth.
bronze n. 青銅
eg: At the museum, I learned how people used bronzes thousands of years ago.
shabby adj. 破舊的/簡陋的
=> old, run-down
eg: The house is a litte shabby. It's old and some things need to be fixed.
eg: The family lives in a shabby shed near the dump.
eg: The shobby jacket the child wore didn't keep him warm in the winter.
re- 再一次
restore v. 重建/整修
eg: The restored castle now has a museum and restaurant inside.
eg: The architects spent a great amount of time trying to restore the ancient palace.
restore v. 重新恢復
eg: After a month of rest, he was fully restored to health.
buff n. 迷/愛好者
neon n. 霓虹燈/氖
trendy adj. 時髦的;流行的
=> fashionable
exterior n. 外貌
ceramics n. (當單數用)製陶業
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shanghai v. 被騙/綁架/被強迫工作/被傷害
kowtow v. 磕頭
=> kowtow to someone 對某人磕頭/卑躬屈膝/奉承諂媚
gung ho adj. 熱心的/起勁的
Exciting Nanjing Road
While the Bund and old Chinese city interest history buffs, Nanjiing Road excites shoppers. Shanghai's premier shopping destination. Nanjing Road boasts 5.5 km of shops, malls, restaurants and excitement. Colorful neon signs light up the street at night when thousands of people flood the area. The People's Square, which divides Nanjing East and West Roads, offers great cultural experiences, including the Shanghai Museum. The museum displays 120,000 pieces of ancient Chinese art including impressive collections of bronzes, ceramics and paintings.
Trendy Xintiandi
Shanghai's past and present meet in Xintiandi, one of Shanghai's hottest nightlife destinations. Just nine years ago, Xintiandi was a crowded, old community of shabby, shikumen-style houses (shikumen means "stone gate"). Today, restored shikumen exteriors open into restaurants, shops and art galleries. Photographer Guo Changyao comments, "In the 21st century, if you don't go to Xintiandi, then you haven't seen Shanghai." To truly experience Shanghai, one must explore all its sides. The beauty of the city lies in its old and new, West and East.
boast v. 以擁有某個東西而自豪
=> pride to have ...
eg: This restaurant boasts the best beef noddles in town.
eg: Rome boasts historic sites and ancient culture.
eg: Hawaii boasts beautiful beaches, mild weather and friendly locals.
boast v. 自誇/炫耀
eg: Eve always boasts about her wealth.
bronze n. 青銅
eg: At the museum, I learned how people used bronzes thousands of years ago.
shabby adj. 破舊的/簡陋的
=> old, run-down
eg: The house is a litte shabby. It's old and some things need to be fixed.
eg: The family lives in a shabby shed near the dump.
eg: The shobby jacket the child wore didn't keep him warm in the winter.
re- 再一次
restore v. 重建/整修
eg: The restored castle now has a museum and restaurant inside.
eg: The architects spent a great amount of time trying to restore the ancient palace.
restore v. 重新恢復
eg: After a month of rest, he was fully restored to health.
buff n. 迷/愛好者
neon n. 霓虹燈/氖
trendy adj. 時髦的;流行的
=> fashionable
exterior n. 外貌
ceramics n. (當單數用)製陶業
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shanghai v. 被騙/綁架/被強迫工作/被傷害
kowtow v. 磕頭
=> kowtow to someone 對某人磕頭/卑躬屈膝/奉承諂媚
gung ho adj. 熱心的/起勁的
2009年9月19日 星期六
20090918 -- Sides of Shanghai (2)
Sides of Shanghai
The historic Bund
The West's influence on Shanghai is very apparent on the Bund. European countries and America established concessions here between the early 1840s and 1943. Visiting the Bund takes one back to that era. Fifty-two buildings, all built in fashionable European styles, line this famous section of East Zhongshan First Road. The HSBC building, which now houses the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, dominates the Bund. Inside, visitors' gazes are drawn to colorful mosaics on the dome ceiling. Another remarkable building, the Customs House, stands next door. The clock on top, nicknamed "Big Ch'ing" and similar in design to London's Big Ben, arrived from England in 1843.
The old Chinese city
Just south of the Bund, the traditional buildings and tiny lanes of the old Chinese city takes visitors back in time. Here, the Yuyuan Gardens are the main attraction. Built in 1577 by a government official for his parents, the Yuyuan Gardens occupy an area of two hectares. The carefully designed gardens, calm ponds and exquisite buildings provide a respite for visitors. Nearby, Shanghai's Old Street is a great place to bargain for souvenirs.
era n. 時期/年代
=> a long period of time
eg: We are living in an era of rapid communication and technological advances.
eg: the era of Great Depression 經濟大蕭條的年代
eg: The invention of TVs opened a new era of entertainment.
eg: The movie tried to recreate the elegant life style of the bygone era.
dominate v. 支配/統治/控制
eg: Google dominates web searches. Most people use that site to find things online.
attraction n. 吸引人的事物/地點
eg: The Eiffel Tower is the most famous tourist attraction in Paris.
eg: The roller-coaster is the most popular attraction in this amusement park.
eg: Taipei 101 is the main attraction for tourists.
bargain n. 討價還價
bargain v. 討價還價
eg: Gina doesn't like to bargain. She prefers to buy at stores with fixed prices.
eg: bargain a bargain
concession n. 租界地
eg: You can still find some European buildings in the old British concessions in Hong Kong.
concession n. 讓步/遷就
eg: Both companies made mutual concessions so the deal can go on.
bund n. 堤岸/港邊或江邊道路
mosaic n. 馬賽克式的東西
exquisite adj. 精美的/精緻的
respite n. 暫時的休息
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governmet official 政府官員
high-ranking official 高職官員
officer 軍官/警官
official adj. 公家的/出自於官方的
an official statement 一份正式聲明
Prime Minister's official residence 總理的官邸
official visit 正式訪問
The historic Bund
The West's influence on Shanghai is very apparent on the Bund. European countries and America established concessions here between the early 1840s and 1943. Visiting the Bund takes one back to that era. Fifty-two buildings, all built in fashionable European styles, line this famous section of East Zhongshan First Road. The HSBC building, which now houses the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, dominates the Bund. Inside, visitors' gazes are drawn to colorful mosaics on the dome ceiling. Another remarkable building, the Customs House, stands next door. The clock on top, nicknamed "Big Ch'ing" and similar in design to London's Big Ben, arrived from England in 1843.
The old Chinese city
Just south of the Bund, the traditional buildings and tiny lanes of the old Chinese city takes visitors back in time. Here, the Yuyuan Gardens are the main attraction. Built in 1577 by a government official for his parents, the Yuyuan Gardens occupy an area of two hectares. The carefully designed gardens, calm ponds and exquisite buildings provide a respite for visitors. Nearby, Shanghai's Old Street is a great place to bargain for souvenirs.
era n. 時期/年代
=> a long period of time
eg: We are living in an era of rapid communication and technological advances.
eg: the era of Great Depression 經濟大蕭條的年代
eg: The invention of TVs opened a new era of entertainment.
eg: The movie tried to recreate the elegant life style of the bygone era.
dominate v. 支配/統治/控制
eg: Google dominates web searches. Most people use that site to find things online.
attraction n. 吸引人的事物/地點
eg: The Eiffel Tower is the most famous tourist attraction in Paris.
eg: The roller-coaster is the most popular attraction in this amusement park.
eg: Taipei 101 is the main attraction for tourists.
bargain n. 討價還價
bargain v. 討價還價
eg: Gina doesn't like to bargain. She prefers to buy at stores with fixed prices.
eg: bargain a bargain
concession n. 租界地
eg: You can still find some European buildings in the old British concessions in Hong Kong.
concession n. 讓步/遷就
eg: Both companies made mutual concessions so the deal can go on.
bund n. 堤岸/港邊或江邊道路
mosaic n. 馬賽克式的東西
exquisite adj. 精美的/精緻的
respite n. 暫時的休息
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governmet official 政府官員
high-ranking official 高職官員
officer 軍官/警官
official adj. 公家的/出自於官方的
an official statement 一份正式聲明
Prime Minister's official residence 總理的官邸
official visit 正式訪問
2009年9月17日 星期四
20090917 -- Sides of Shanghai (1)
Sides of Shanghai
Old and new, East and West meet in Shanghai
Shanghai dazzles visitors with its variety of places new and old, East and West. New Shanghai begins at the airport with a step onto the Maglev, Shanghai's high-speed train. Reaching 431 km/h, it whisks travelers the 32 kilometers from the airport to Pudong in eight minutes. Visitors disembark from the Maglev at Pudong, where Shanghai's modern side awaits right outside the station.
New, modern Pudong
Twenty years of intense development has given Pudong - and Shanghai a new skyline. People usually first notice the Oriental Pearl Tower, which has come to symbolize Shanghai. Besides serving as a TV and radio tower, the Oriental Pearl houses museums and a rotating restaurant. South of it stands the 421-m-tall Jin Mao Tower, which has hosted BASE-jumping events from just above its 88th floor. The Shanghai World Financial Center, the city's tallest building, tower above both structures at 492 m. The 100th-floor observatory has glass floors, giving visitors a bird's eye view of the city. The best view of Pudong's skyline, however, is from across the Huangpu River on a walk along the Bund.
dazzle v. 使目眩/眼花
=> impress
eg: Daisy dazzled her friends when she showed them her diamond ring.
eg: The fireworks dazzled the entire audience.
eg: She was dazzled by her sudden fame.
dazzle v. 發出炫目的光芒
eg: The stars are dazzling in the night sky.
whisk v. 快速走開/帶走
=> move very quickly
eg: The elevator whisked us up to the top floor of the building.
eg: He was whisked away to the emergency room when he had a heart attack.
eg: Elaine's husband whisked her away to New York for the weekend on her birthday.
financial adj.
=> involves money
eg: My financial planning consists of a savings account and some stock investments.
observatory n.
eg: The observatory at the top of the mountain provides a grand view of the whole city.
rot-輪
rotate v. 輪流/旋轉/交替
=> turn
eg: The interns(實習生) will rotate from department to department.
eg: Rotate the handle gently when you open the gate.
disembark 下（車、船、飛機等）
=> get off
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a bird's eye view 鳥瞰(如鳥俯瞰大地的視覺感受)
a bird's eye view 廣義的俯瞰
eg: get a bird's eye view on situations 全盤了解狀況
snake eyes 玩遊戲擲骰子時，兩顆骰子投出各一點，總共兩點的情形
fish-eyes lens 魚眼鏡頭(一種廣角鏡頭)
a dear in headlights 面對事情毫無反應/不知所措/一片茫然的人
eg: He looks like a dear in headlights.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
People usually first notice the Oriental Pearl Tower, which has come to symbolize Shanghai.
=> People usually first notice the Oriental Pearl Tower, which has now become the symbol of Shanghai.
has come to
=> how something comes the way it is
represent
eg: Although blue jean were originally designed to be work pants, they have come to represent style.
mean
eg: For some people, wearing fur has come to mean animal cruelty.
Old and new, East and West meet in Shanghai
Shanghai dazzles visitors with its variety of places new and old, East and West. New Shanghai begins at the airport with a step onto the Maglev, Shanghai's high-speed train. Reaching 431 km/h, it whisks travelers the 32 kilometers from the airport to Pudong in eight minutes. Visitors disembark from the Maglev at Pudong, where Shanghai's modern side awaits right outside the station.
New, modern Pudong
Twenty years of intense development has given Pudong - and Shanghai a new skyline. People usually first notice the Oriental Pearl Tower, which has come to symbolize Shanghai. Besides serving as a TV and radio tower, the Oriental Pearl houses museums and a rotating restaurant. South of it stands the 421-m-tall Jin Mao Tower, which has hosted BASE-jumping events from just above its 88th floor. The Shanghai World Financial Center, the city's tallest building, tower above both structures at 492 m. The 100th-floor observatory has glass floors, giving visitors a bird's eye view of the city. The best view of Pudong's skyline, however, is from across the Huangpu River on a walk along the Bund.
dazzle v. 使目眩/眼花
=> impress
eg: Daisy dazzled her friends when she showed them her diamond ring.
eg: The fireworks dazzled the entire audience.
eg: She was dazzled by her sudden fame.
dazzle v. 發出炫目的光芒
eg: The stars are dazzling in the night sky.
whisk v. 快速走開/帶走
=> move very quickly
eg: The elevator whisked us up to the top floor of the building.
eg: He was whisked away to the emergency room when he had a heart attack.
eg: Elaine's husband whisked her away to New York for the weekend on her birthday.
financial adj.
=> involves money
eg: My financial planning consists of a savings account and some stock investments.
observatory n.
eg: The observatory at the top of the mountain provides a grand view of the whole city.
rot-輪
rotate v. 輪流/旋轉/交替
=> turn
eg: The interns(實習生) will rotate from department to department.
eg: Rotate the handle gently when you open the gate.
disembark 下（車、船、飛機等）
=> get off
//== Chat room ==//
a bird's eye view 鳥瞰(如鳥俯瞰大地的視覺感受)
a bird's eye view 廣義的俯瞰
eg: get a bird's eye view on situations 全盤了解狀況
snake eyes 玩遊戲擲骰子時，兩顆骰子投出各一點，總共兩點的情形
fish-eyes lens 魚眼鏡頭(一種廣角鏡頭)
a dear in headlights 面對事情毫無反應/不知所措/一片茫然的人
eg: He looks like a dear in headlights.
//== Grammer on the go ==//
People usually first notice the Oriental Pearl Tower, which has come to symbolize Shanghai.
=> People usually first notice the Oriental Pearl Tower, which has now become the symbol of Shanghai.
has come to
=> how something comes the way it is
represent
eg: Although blue jean were originally designed to be work pants, they have come to represent style.
mean
eg: For some people, wearing fur has come to mean animal cruelty.
2009年9月16日 星期三
20090916 -- The School Debate (2)
The School Debate
Conversation B
Beth: Perhaps, but on the flip side, single-sex schools are able to break down gender stereotypes that may form when boys and gils go to school together.
Adam: Are you arguing that in single-sex education boys are more like to enroll in theather or music or arts courses and girls in math or science course?
Beth: That's exactly what I'm saying. In coed schools, boys are less likely to enroll in these courses for fear of looking feminine. Likewise, females avoid math and science because these courses are typically associated with males.
Adam: I see your point; however, in my mind there are still several problems with single-sex education.
Beth: Hear me out, Adam. Consider this: Single-sex education enhances students success because teachers can use techniques and learning style geared toward the gender of their students. After all, students have shown that girls and boys learn in very different ways.
Adam: Unfortunately, using gender-specific learning styles may not always be effective. In fact, in some cases it could even be harmful.
Beth: Well, single-sex education may not be perfect, but there are definitely people who benefit from it - like females, minorities and low-income students.
Adam: I think that the bottom line is that all students can thrive when the elements of good teaching are present. It doesn't matter whether it's in a single-sex or a coed setting.
flip side n. 另一面/反面/負面
=> the opposite side
eg: Unfortunately, the flip side of her usually kind and gentle personality is a quick temper.
eg: The flip side of social welfare is that people begin to rely on the government for their money.
eg: The flip side of industrializaion is more pollution.
gender n. 性別
eg: A person's gender should not determine his or her worth. All people should be treated equally.
likewise adv. 反之亦然/同樣地/照樣地
=> in addition, also
eg: For people to be healthy, it is important they eat nutritious food. Likewise, they should exercise regularly.
eg: We often complained about our parents when we were young. Likewise, our children will complain about us.
eg: I took the flu shot, and I suggest you to do likewise.
bottom line n. 結果/很重要的事
=> the most important part
eg: The buttom line is that smoking is bad for your health and can lead to medical problems.
eg: The bottom lie is if the company doesn't get this loan, they'll have to end their business.
eg: We might face many problems now, but the bottom line is to make the sales grow.
hear out 聽完
stereotype n. 陳規/刻板模式
feminine adj. 女性的/婦女的
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female adj. 女性的(表示人類/動物/植物)
feminine adj. 女性特有的/女子般的(通常表示溫柔的、纖弱的)
womanly adj. 成年女人般的
womanlike adj. 女人般的(少用)
male adj. 男性的/雄性的
masculine adj. 陽剛的
manly adj. 具有男子氣概的
manlike adj. 具有人類特性的動物
//== Grammer on the go ==//
In coed schools, boys are less likely to enroll in these courses for fear of looking feminine.
=> In coed schools, boys are less likely to enroll in these courses in order to avoid looking feminine.
for fear of
=> in order to avoid, prevent from
eg: Johnny decided to go to the airport early for fear of getting stuck in traffic.
eg: Karen doesn't want to leave her office for fear of missing an important phone call.
Conversation B
Beth: Perhaps, but on the flip side, single-sex schools are able to break down gender stereotypes that may form when boys and gils go to school together.
Adam: Are you arguing that in single-sex education boys are more like to enroll in theather or music or arts courses and girls in math or science course?
Beth: That's exactly what I'm saying. In coed schools, boys are less likely to enroll in these courses for fear of looking feminine. Likewise, females avoid math and science because these courses are typically associated with males.
Adam: I see your point; however, in my mind there are still several problems with single-sex education.
Beth: Hear me out, Adam. Consider this: Single-sex education enhances students success because teachers can use techniques and learning style geared toward the gender of their students. After all, students have shown that girls and boys learn in very different ways.
Adam: Unfortunately, using gender-specific learning styles may not always be effective. In fact, in some cases it could even be harmful.
Beth: Well, single-sex education may not be perfect, but there are definitely people who benefit from it - like females, minorities and low-income students.
Adam: I think that the bottom line is that all students can thrive when the elements of good teaching are present. It doesn't matter whether it's in a single-sex or a coed setting.
flip side n. 另一面/反面/負面
=> the opposite side
eg: Unfortunately, the flip side of her usually kind and gentle personality is a quick temper.
eg: The flip side of social welfare is that people begin to rely on the government for their money.
eg: The flip side of industrializaion is more pollution.
gender n. 性別
eg: A person's gender should not determine his or her worth. All people should be treated equally.
likewise adv. 反之亦然/同樣地/照樣地
=> in addition, also
eg: For people to be healthy, it is important they eat nutritious food. Likewise, they should exercise regularly.
eg: We often complained about our parents when we were young. Likewise, our children will complain about us.
eg: I took the flu shot, and I suggest you to do likewise.
bottom line n. 結果/很重要的事
=> the most important part
eg: The buttom line is that smoking is bad for your health and can lead to medical problems.
eg: The bottom lie is if the company doesn't get this loan, they'll have to end their business.
eg: We might face many problems now, but the bottom line is to make the sales grow.
hear out 聽完
stereotype n. 陳規/刻板模式
feminine adj. 女性的/婦女的
//== Chat room ==//
female adj. 女性的(表示人類/動物/植物)
feminine adj. 女性特有的/女子般的(通常表示溫柔的、纖弱的)
womanly adj. 成年女人般的
womanlike adj. 女人般的(少用)
male adj. 男性的/雄性的
masculine adj. 陽剛的
manly adj. 具有男子氣概的
manlike adj. 具有人類特性的動物
//== Grammer on the go ==//
In coed schools, boys are less likely to enroll in these courses for fear of looking feminine.
=> In coed schools, boys are less likely to enroll in these courses in order to avoid looking feminine.
for fear of
=> in order to avoid, prevent from
eg: Johnny decided to go to the airport early for fear of getting stuck in traffic.
eg: Karen doesn't want to leave her office for fear of missing an important phone call.
2009年9月15日 星期二
20090912 -- Understanding Your Blood Pressure (1)
Understanding Your Blood Pressure
Find out what your blood pressure numbers really mean
You go for a doctor's visit. When you see the doctor, a nurse wraps a blood pressure cuff around your arm. The cuff squeezes your arm and gives the nurse two numbers. These numbers are your blood pressure.
Both numbers measure the amount of pressure placed on the inside of your blood vessels. The top number measures the pressure while your heart is pumping. And the bottom number measure the amount of pressure while your heart is resting between beats.
What those numbers!
In adults, healthy blood pressure numbers should be 120/80 or less. These numbers show that blood moves easily through your body at the right rate. High blood pressure begins at 140/90, putting you at risk for heart disease. The higher your blood pressure, the greater the risk.
Keep it low
In order to prevent high blood pressure, you should maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly and eat healthy foods. Don't eat too much salt, and avoid alcohol and cigaretees. By doing these simple things, you should pass your blood pressure test with flying colors.
blood pressure n. 血壓
eg: My dad takes medicine because his blood pressure is too high.
cigarette n. 香菸
eg: Ricky started smoking cigarettes when he was only 15.
disease n. 疾病
eg: Dan has the same disease that his father and uncle both had.
pass with flying colors 輕鬆通過(考試或測試)
eg: If you begin studying for your exam now, you should pass with flying colors.
Find out what your blood pressure numbers really mean
You go for a doctor's visit. When you see the doctor, a nurse wraps a blood pressure cuff around your arm. The cuff squeezes your arm and gives the nurse two numbers. These numbers are your blood pressure.
Both numbers measure the amount of pressure placed on the inside of your blood vessels. The top number measures the pressure while your heart is pumping. And the bottom number measure the amount of pressure while your heart is resting between beats.
What those numbers!
In adults, healthy blood pressure numbers should be 120/80 or less. These numbers show that blood moves easily through your body at the right rate. High blood pressure begins at 140/90, putting you at risk for heart disease. The higher your blood pressure, the greater the risk.
Keep it low
In order to prevent high blood pressure, you should maintain a healthy weight. Exercise regularly and eat healthy foods. Don't eat too much salt, and avoid alcohol and cigaretees. By doing these simple things, you should pass your blood pressure test with flying colors.
blood pressure n. 血壓
eg: My dad takes medicine because his blood pressure is too high.
cigarette n. 香菸
eg: Ricky started smoking cigarettes when he was only 15.
disease n. 疾病
eg: Dan has the same disease that his father and uncle both had.
pass with flying colors 輕鬆通過(考試或測試)
eg: If you begin studying for your exam now, you should pass with flying colors.
20090915 -- The School Debate (1)
The School Debate
Do boys and girls benefit more from being taught together or separately?
The debate about the best way to teach children has been around almost as long as schools have been in existence. One part of this debate has been the question of educating boys and girls separately or together.
Conversation A
Adam: Hi, Beth. How has your sister been doing since she declared art as her major in college?
Beth: She's doing well. And she decided to minor in business. Hey, don't you have a sister too?
Adam: Yes, but she's only in junior high school. Right now she's just focused on finishing ninth grade so she can move to a coed school.
Beth: So she's going to an all-girls school right now? She shouldn't be so eager to move to a coed school. Students of the opposite sex can be a distraction.
Adam: Maybe that's true sometimes, but when girls and boys study together they are more prepared for society. Single-sex education limits students' opportunities to work cooperatively with the opposite sex.
Beth: Coded schools might help ease the transition to adulthood, but single-sex schools can encourage children to achieve more. One study I read showed that students in single-sex schools get 15 to 22 percent better grades than those in coed schools.
Adam: But there is more to school than just getting good grades.
It is an ideal place to learn how to get with others.
opposite sex n. 異性
eg: People often find members of the opposite sex difficult to understand.
eg: Oliver is very shy when he meets anyone of the opposite sex.
gender n. 性別
eg: Please fill in your gender at the application form.
distract v. 使分心
distraction n. 分心/令人分心的事物
eg: The television was a huge distraction while Janet was trying to do her homework. She couldn't concentrate.
eg: Music at the workplace can be a distraction for some people.
eg: The study in my home is a good place to work because it is free from distraction.
cooperate v. 合作
cooperatively adv. 合作地/同心協力地
eg: The two teams worked cooperatively to come up with a solution to their problem.
eg: Our class worked cooperatively to finish this science project and won the title at the fair.
adulthood n. 成年(期)
eg: In early adulthood, a person experiences increased independence and more responsibilities.
//== Chat room ==//
grade n. 成績/分數
eg: get good grades
grade v. 打分數/評分
eg: grade papers
eg: grade test
grade n. 年級
大學之後就不用grade來表示年級，而是用year。
What year are you? 你現在是大學幾年級
first year 大學一年級
second year 大學二年級
third year 大學三年級
forth year 大學四年級
freshman 大學一年級
sophomore 大學二年級
junior 大學三年級
senior 大學四年級
freshman 高中九年級
sophomore 高中十年級
junior 高中十一年級
senior 高中十二年級
Do boys and girls benefit more from being taught together or separately?
The debate about the best way to teach children has been around almost as long as schools have been in existence. One part of this debate has been the question of educating boys and girls separately or together.
Conversation A
Adam: Hi, Beth. How has your sister been doing since she declared art as her major in college?
Beth: She's doing well. And she decided to minor in business. Hey, don't you have a sister too?
Adam: Yes, but she's only in junior high school. Right now she's just focused on finishing ninth grade so she can move to a coed school.
Beth: So she's going to an all-girls school right now? She shouldn't be so eager to move to a coed school. Students of the opposite sex can be a distraction.
Adam: Maybe that's true sometimes, but when girls and boys study together they are more prepared for society. Single-sex education limits students' opportunities to work cooperatively with the opposite sex.
Beth: Coded schools might help ease the transition to adulthood, but single-sex schools can encourage children to achieve more. One study I read showed that students in single-sex schools get 15 to 22 percent better grades than those in coed schools.
Adam: But there is more to school than just getting good grades.
It is an ideal place to learn how to get with others.
opposite sex n. 異性
eg: People often find members of the opposite sex difficult to understand.
eg: Oliver is very shy when he meets anyone of the opposite sex.
gender n. 性別
eg: Please fill in your gender at the application form.
distract v. 使分心
distraction n. 分心/令人分心的事物
eg: The television was a huge distraction while Janet was trying to do her homework. She couldn't concentrate.
eg: Music at the workplace can be a distraction for some people.
eg: The study in my home is a good place to work because it is free from distraction.
cooperate v. 合作
cooperatively adv. 合作地/同心協力地
eg: The two teams worked cooperatively to come up with a solution to their problem.
eg: Our class worked cooperatively to finish this science project and won the title at the fair.
adulthood n. 成年(期)
eg: In early adulthood, a person experiences increased independence and more responsibilities.
//== Chat room ==//
grade n. 成績/分數
eg: get good grades
grade v. 打分數/評分
eg: grade papers
eg: grade test
grade n. 年級
大學之後就不用grade來表示年級，而是用year。
What year are you? 你現在是大學幾年級
first year 大學一年級
second year 大學二年級
third year 大學三年級
forth year 大學四年級
freshman 大學一年級
sophomore 大學二年級
junior 大學三年級
senior 大學四年級
freshman 高中九年級
sophomore 高中十年級
junior 高中十一年級
senior 高中十二年級
2009年9月14日 星期一
20090914 -- Happy Birthday, Barbie(1)
Happy Birthday, Barbie!
The world's most famous doll turns 50 this year
This year Barbie lovers everywhere celebrate the doll's 50th birthday. Happenings in Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, Mexico City, Tokyo and other international locations will mark the event.
Barbie's beginnings
The fashion doll debuted at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. Her creator, Ruth Handler, designed her to be the very first teenage fashion model doll. At that time, Barbie cost just $3, and 300,000 sold the first year.
Changing with the tims
Russia sent the first woman into space in 1963. Not long afterward, Astronaut Barbie landed on toy store shelves. Toy maker Mattle hoped to show little girls they could have any career they desired. Over the past 50 years, Barbie has had over 100 careers. She had been a dentist, a basketball player and a pilot, to name a few.
Creating controversy
Barbie still ranks as the worlds' most popular doll, with three sold every second. But for all her popularity, Barbie concerns some parents and women's groups. They fear her unrealistic figure causes little girls to have poor self-images.
A new look
Earlier this year, Mattel revealed its newest Barbie in Malibu, CA. The doll's new face has more natural look. Everyone agree she still looks great especially for 50!
location n. 位置
=> a specific or particular place
eg: Coffee shops can be found in many different locations around the city.
fashion n. 時尚
=> popular
eg: The fashion magazine has pictures of the lastest styles for fall and winter.
rank v. 位於某種等級
eg: Tiger Woods ranks as one of the best golfers of all time.
eg: He ranked first among the interns and got hired by the firm.
rank n. 排名
=> have a certain position in the list of people or things that have been put in order of quality/importance
eg: She received the first rank for international female tennis player.
concern v. 使擔心/使憂愁
eg: It concerns me that you haven't started your paper yet and it's due tomorrow.
eg: The boy's latest odd behevior concerns his parents.
convern n. 與某人或某是有關
eg: Global warming concerns us all.
unrealistic adj. 不真實的
=> not reasonable
eg: Tonya's unrealistic plans for the project might have to be changed.
debut v. 初次登台表演
eg: This now world-renowned singer debuted at a jazz club when she was only 18.
debut n. 初次登台表演
=> appear in public for the very first time
eg: This yong star made his debut in a Disney movie.
fashion model 時尚模特兒
//== Chat room ==//
jack-of-all-trades
=> 能做多種不同工作的人/了解很多事情且能融會貫通的人
trade 這裡指的是各種不同種類的工作/行業
handyman 擅長多種手藝的人
multitasking 同時做多件事情/一心多用
//== Grammer on the go ==//
She had been a dentist, a basketball player and a pilot, to name a few.
to name a few 等等
eg: You need all kinds of things to make this soup: mushrooms, onions, chicken, and spices, to name a few.
eg: The scientist has been invited to speak at many famous universities around the world: Oxford, Yale, and Stanford, to name a few.
//== Did you know ==//
Barbie's creator originally named the doll Barbie Millicent Rogers. At one time, more than half of the world's Barbie dolls were made in Taiwan. Since her debut, more than 1 billion Barbie dolls have been sold in over 150 countries. Barbie has had more 40 pets including cats, dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub and a zebra.
The world's most famous doll turns 50 this year
This year Barbie lovers everywhere celebrate the doll's 50th birthday. Happenings in Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, Mexico City, Tokyo and other international locations will mark the event.
Barbie's beginnings
The fashion doll debuted at the New York Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. Her creator, Ruth Handler, designed her to be the very first teenage fashion model doll. At that time, Barbie cost just $3, and 300,000 sold the first year.
Changing with the tims
Russia sent the first woman into space in 1963. Not long afterward, Astronaut Barbie landed on toy store shelves. Toy maker Mattle hoped to show little girls they could have any career they desired. Over the past 50 years, Barbie has had over 100 careers. She had been a dentist, a basketball player and a pilot, to name a few.
Creating controversy
Barbie still ranks as the worlds' most popular doll, with three sold every second. But for all her popularity, Barbie concerns some parents and women's groups. They fear her unrealistic figure causes little girls to have poor self-images.
A new look
Earlier this year, Mattel revealed its newest Barbie in Malibu, CA. The doll's new face has more natural look. Everyone agree she still looks great especially for 50!
location n. 位置
=> a specific or particular place
eg: Coffee shops can be found in many different locations around the city.
fashion n. 時尚
=> popular
eg: The fashion magazine has pictures of the lastest styles for fall and winter.
rank v. 位於某種等級
eg: Tiger Woods ranks as one of the best golfers of all time.
eg: He ranked first among the interns and got hired by the firm.
rank n. 排名
=> have a certain position in the list of people or things that have been put in order of quality/importance
eg: She received the first rank for international female tennis player.
concern v. 使擔心/使憂愁
eg: It concerns me that you haven't started your paper yet and it's due tomorrow.
eg: The boy's latest odd behevior concerns his parents.
convern n. 與某人或某是有關
eg: Global warming concerns us all.
unrealistic adj. 不真實的
=> not reasonable
eg: Tonya's unrealistic plans for the project might have to be changed.
debut v. 初次登台表演
eg: This now world-renowned singer debuted at a jazz club when she was only 18.
debut n. 初次登台表演
=> appear in public for the very first time
eg: This yong star made his debut in a Disney movie.
fashion model 時尚模特兒
//== Chat room ==//
jack-of-all-trades
=> 能做多種不同工作的人/了解很多事情且能融會貫通的人
trade 這裡指的是各種不同種類的工作/行業
handyman 擅長多種手藝的人
multitasking 同時做多件事情/一心多用
//== Grammer on the go ==//
She had been a dentist, a basketball player and a pilot, to name a few.
to name a few 等等
eg: You need all kinds of things to make this soup: mushrooms, onions, chicken, and spices, to name a few.
eg: The scientist has been invited to speak at many famous universities around the world: Oxford, Yale, and Stanford, to name a few.
//== Did you know ==//
Barbie's creator originally named the doll Barbie Millicent Rogers. At one time, more than half of the world's Barbie dolls were made in Taiwan. Since her debut, more than 1 billion Barbie dolls have been sold in over 150 countries. Barbie has had more 40 pets including cats, dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub and a zebra.
2009年9月11日 星期五
20090911 -- Is Your Job Germy (2)
Is Your Job Germy?
2. Accountant
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 6,030
Why it's germy: Accountants tend to spend a great deal of time behind their desks. Accountants ' desk and pens ranked No. 1, averaging 12,6000 and 2,350 bacteria per square inch, respectively.
3. Banker
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 5,400
Why it's germy: Everyone knows how dirty money is. When you think about the one core duty of bakners - handling money - it's no surprise the germs bankers come in contact with.
4. Radio DJ
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 3,323
Why it's germy: Radio DJs often work in shifts, with several people coming in and out of the station a day. As we said before, an infected person can leave a trail of viruses on every surface he touches. So many people using the same equipment is bound to garner a lot of bacteria.
5. Doctor
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 2,620
Why it's germy: As professionals who serve sick people, it's no surprise doctors are their own source of germs.
accountant n. 會計師/會計人員
eg: The accountant helped Susan do her income taxes.
respectively adv. 個自地/分別地
=> in that order
eg: Julie and Sarah are 10 years old and 8 year old, respectively.
eg: All students will gather at the hall for the morning session, and afterwards will go to their electives respectively.
eg: In the 400 meters, Joe and Patrick came in 1st and 3rd respectively.
shift n. 輪班/輪值時間
eg: Mac will get off work at 3 a.m. when his shift at the factory ends.
eg: work in shifts 輪班工作
eg: day shift 早班
eg: night shift 晚班
eg: Ray works on the night shift so he can make more money.
shift n. 輪值的人
eg: The day shift usually arrives at 6 am.
garner v. 累積
=> collect
eg: Pete has garnered many awards for being a great baseball player.
eg: The writer garnered information from many resources to compete this book.
eg: The district attorney already gathered much evidence to prove the defendant guilty.
//= Chat room ==//
banker n. 銀行家(銀行高級主管/襄理/副理)
banker n. 課文中指的是bank teller(櫃檯人員)
= cashier
investment bakner
//== More Info ==//
What we know about germs has mostly been discovered within the past two hundred years. It was in the 1800s that doctors first thought to wash their hands between treating patients. It was also at this time that people realized germ - causing sickness could be spread through a public water supply. Because of their tiny size, germs went unseen until the invention of the elcectron microscope, in the early 1930s.
2. Accountant
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 6,030
Why it's germy: Accountants tend to spend a great deal of time behind their desks. Accountants ' desk and pens ranked No. 1, averaging 12,6000 and 2,350 bacteria per square inch, respectively.
3. Banker
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 5,400
Why it's germy: Everyone knows how dirty money is. When you think about the one core duty of bakners - handling money - it's no surprise the germs bankers come in contact with.
4. Radio DJ
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 3,323
Why it's germy: Radio DJs often work in shifts, with several people coming in and out of the station a day. As we said before, an infected person can leave a trail of viruses on every surface he touches. So many people using the same equipment is bound to garner a lot of bacteria.
5. Doctor
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 2,620
Why it's germy: As professionals who serve sick people, it's no surprise doctors are their own source of germs.
accountant n. 會計師/會計人員
eg: The accountant helped Susan do her income taxes.
respectively adv. 個自地/分別地
=> in that order
eg: Julie and Sarah are 10 years old and 8 year old, respectively.
eg: All students will gather at the hall for the morning session, and afterwards will go to their electives respectively.
eg: In the 400 meters, Joe and Patrick came in 1st and 3rd respectively.
shift n. 輪班/輪值時間
eg: Mac will get off work at 3 a.m. when his shift at the factory ends.
eg: work in shifts 輪班工作
eg: day shift 早班
eg: night shift 晚班
eg: Ray works on the night shift so he can make more money.
shift n. 輪值的人
eg: The day shift usually arrives at 6 am.
garner v. 累積
=> collect
eg: Pete has garnered many awards for being a great baseball player.
eg: The writer garnered information from many resources to compete this book.
eg: The district attorney already gathered much evidence to prove the defendant guilty.
//= Chat room ==//
banker n. 銀行家(銀行高級主管/襄理/副理)
banker n. 課文中指的是bank teller(櫃檯人員)
= cashier
investment bakner
//== More Info ==//
What we know about germs has mostly been discovered within the past two hundred years. It was in the 1800s that doctors first thought to wash their hands between treating patients. It was also at this time that people realized germ - causing sickness could be spread through a public water supply. Because of their tiny size, germs went unseen until the invention of the elcectron microscope, in the early 1930s.
2009年9月10日 星期四
20090910 -- Is Your Job Germy (1)
Is Your Job Germy?
The top five dirty jobs
Did you know that the average toilet seat is 400 times cleaner than your desk? Or that there are more than 10 million germs on the average desktop? Your desk isn't the only thing harboring germs. Your phone, keyboard, light switches, buttons on the elevator and door handles–each of these things is loaded with countless microbes. In one study, Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona and his researchers found that an infected person can leave a trail of viruses on every surface he touches. The viruses can survive on surfaces for up to three days. Here are five of the germiest jobs, in order from most to least germy.
1. Teacher
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 17,800
Why it's germy: Kids' desktops are probably the dirtiest objects in a classroom. Additionally, when children turn in tests and assignments, they hand in germs too. Teachers had 5 1/2 times more germs on their phones and nearly 27 times more germs on the computer keys than other professions studied.
germ n. 微生物/細菌/病菌(和microbe意思差不多)
=> bacteria
eg: The germs around you can make you sick.
eg: Cockroaches and flies spread germs rapidly.
eg: The germ that causes this disease can be easily eliminated.
germy adj. 帶菌的
eg: germy working gloves
countless adj. 無數的
eg: Timothy spent countless hours working on his English speech.
assignment n. 作業/任務
=> homework
eg: Our assignment today is to read 30 pages in our science textbook.
eg: Our assignment is to write a letter in English to our best friends.
eg: The assignment to set up a branch office is easy for Larry.
profession n. 職業/專業
eg: Hank is a doctor. What is your profession?
eg: Kathy intends to make acting her profession.
eg: There are more and more females entering the legal profession each year.
eg: The writer of the book is a doctor by profession.
microbe n. 微生物/尤指引起疾病的細菌
microbiologist n. 微生物學家
//== Chat room ==//
Is your job germy?
字尾加y變形容詞
germy adj. 有細菌的
cloudy
thirsty
fishy
chewy
-y
-able
-ish
-ful
beautiful
wonderful
bookish adj. 愛好書本的/用功的
doable adj. 可做的
superlative adjective 形容最高級
形容詞轉最高級的方法
1.形容詞如果只有一個或是兩個音節，則在字尾加上est即變成最高級(字尾y要改成i)
2.形容詞如果有三個音節以上，則在形容詞前面加most
pretty
=> prettiest
great
=> greatest
beautiful
=> most beautiful
delicious
=> the most delicious
//== Grammer on the go ==//
a trail of viruses
=> here trail means "a long line of something left behind by someone or something"
eg: The explorers followed a trail of clues to find the hidden treasure.
eg: The billionare's disappearance left a trail of questions for investigators to figure out.
a mountain trail
The top five dirty jobs
Did you know that the average toilet seat is 400 times cleaner than your desk? Or that there are more than 10 million germs on the average desktop? Your desk isn't the only thing harboring germs. Your phone, keyboard, light switches, buttons on the elevator and door handles–each of these things is loaded with countless microbes. In one study, Dr. Charles Gerba, a microbiologist at the University of Arizona and his researchers found that an infected person can leave a trail of viruses on every surface he touches. The viruses can survive on surfaces for up to three days. Here are five of the germiest jobs, in order from most to least germy.
1. Teacher
Average amount of bacteria per square inch: 17,800
Why it's germy: Kids' desktops are probably the dirtiest objects in a classroom. Additionally, when children turn in tests and assignments, they hand in germs too. Teachers had 5 1/2 times more germs on their phones and nearly 27 times more germs on the computer keys than other professions studied.
germ n. 微生物/細菌/病菌(和microbe意思差不多)
=> bacteria
eg: The germs around you can make you sick.
eg: Cockroaches and flies spread germs rapidly.
eg: The germ that causes this disease can be easily eliminated.
germy adj. 帶菌的
eg: germy working gloves
countless adj. 無數的
eg: Timothy spent countless hours working on his English speech.
assignment n. 作業/任務
=> homework
eg: Our assignment today is to read 30 pages in our science textbook.
eg: Our assignment is to write a letter in English to our best friends.
eg: The assignment to set up a branch office is easy for Larry.
profession n. 職業/專業
eg: Hank is a doctor. What is your profession?
eg: Kathy intends to make acting her profession.
eg: There are more and more females entering the legal profession each year.
eg: The writer of the book is a doctor by profession.
microbe n. 微生物/尤指引起疾病的細菌
microbiologist n. 微生物學家
//== Chat room ==//
Is your job germy?
字尾加y變形容詞
germy adj. 有細菌的
cloudy
thirsty
fishy
chewy
-y
-able
-ish
-ful
beautiful
wonderful
bookish adj. 愛好書本的/用功的
doable adj. 可做的
superlative adjective 形容最高級
形容詞轉最高級的方法
1.形容詞如果只有一個或是兩個音節，則在字尾加上est即變成最高級(字尾y要改成i)
2.形容詞如果有三個音節以上，則在形容詞前面加most
pretty
=> prettiest
great
=> greatest
beautiful
=> most beautiful
delicious
=> the most delicious
//== Grammer on the go ==//
a trail of viruses
=> here trail means "a long line of something left behind by someone or something"
eg: The explorers followed a trail of clues to find the hidden treasure.
eg: The billionare's disappearance left a trail of questions for investigators to figure out.
a mountain trail
2009年9月9日 星期三
20090909 -- Friends For Life (1)
Friends For Life!
Choose good friends who are good for you
The Scottish poet Robert Louis Stevenson once said, "A friend is a gift you give yourself." So when choosing friends, be careful to give yourself good "gifts." The letters in the word friend will show you how to choose your friends!
F is for fun
Choose friends you can have fun with and with whom you can be yourself.
R is for righteous
Choose friends who will help you make good decisions. Genuine friends want you to become the very best you can be!
I is for intimate
Close, personal friends know your faults and like you anyway. You should be able to share your hopes, dreams and fears with them.
E is for encouraging
When you face challenges, friends encourage you to not give up but to do your best. They give you hope and help you look for forward to the future.
N is for near
Good friends won't abandon you during the bad times. You should be able to count on friends to be available when you need them.
D is for direct
Real friends care enough to tell you what you need to hear. They won't just say what you want to hear. Since friends can be for life, it's important to choose the best ones!
genuine adj. 真正的/真誠的
=> real, true
eg: David showed genuine surprise when we turned on the lights and everyone shouted "Happy Birthday!"
eg: Sam is a genuine man. He's always very honest with us.
eg: She accepted our gifts with genuine gratitude.
genuine adj. 非偽造的/真的
eg: genuine manuscripts of Shakespeare 莎士比亞的真跡手稿
intimate adj. 親密的/熟悉的
eg: The couple only invited close, intimate friends to their wedding.
righteous adj. 公正的/正直的/正當的
=> good and fair
abandon v. 拋棄/放棄
eg: We might have to abandon the car and walk to the gas station.
eg: The captain had to order the crew to abandon the ship in order for them to survive.
eg: Hank was abandoned by his parents when he was only 5.
eg: During the war many were forced to abandon their homes.
available adj. 有空的
eg: I'll be available tomorrow afternoon if you need help preparing for the party.
eg: I'm afraid I'm not available to help you with your project.
available adj. 可以取得的/買得到的
eg: This movie is now available for downloading on the Internet.
//== Chat room ==//
acronym 縮寫(可當作一個單字讀)
eg: Radar=> radio detecting and ranging
eg: SARS=> Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
eg: AIDS
eg: AWOL=> absent without leave 無故缺席/擅離職守/翹課/翹班
abbreviation 縮寫(只讀單一個字母)
eg: USA
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Close, personal friends know your faults and like you anyway.
=> Even though close personal friends know your faults, they still like you.
anyway 仍然/不過/然而
=> nevertheless
eg: Jill knows it's going to rain soon, but she's going out for a walk anyway.
eg: Terence knew that he wouldn't get paid, but he did the job anyway.
eg: Nathan wasn't wearing a suit, but he decided to attend the formal dinner anyway.
//== More Info ==//
William Shakespeare once described a friend as someone who knows you as you are,
understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow. Ralph Waldo Emerson famously stated, "The only way to have a friend is to be one." Another famous friendship proverb reminds us that "People are judged by the company they keep and the company they keep away from.
Choose good friends who are good for you
The Scottish poet Robert Louis Stevenson once said, "A friend is a gift you give yourself." So when choosing friends, be careful to give yourself good "gifts." The letters in the word friend will show you how to choose your friends!
F is for fun
Choose friends you can have fun with and with whom you can be yourself.
R is for righteous
Choose friends who will help you make good decisions. Genuine friends want you to become the very best you can be!
I is for intimate
Close, personal friends know your faults and like you anyway. You should be able to share your hopes, dreams and fears with them.
E is for encouraging
When you face challenges, friends encourage you to not give up but to do your best. They give you hope and help you look for forward to the future.
N is for near
Good friends won't abandon you during the bad times. You should be able to count on friends to be available when you need them.
D is for direct
Real friends care enough to tell you what you need to hear. They won't just say what you want to hear. Since friends can be for life, it's important to choose the best ones!
genuine adj. 真正的/真誠的
=> real, true
eg: David showed genuine surprise when we turned on the lights and everyone shouted "Happy Birthday!"
eg: Sam is a genuine man. He's always very honest with us.
eg: She accepted our gifts with genuine gratitude.
genuine adj. 非偽造的/真的
eg: genuine manuscripts of Shakespeare 莎士比亞的真跡手稿
intimate adj. 親密的/熟悉的
eg: The couple only invited close, intimate friends to their wedding.
righteous adj. 公正的/正直的/正當的
=> good and fair
abandon v. 拋棄/放棄
eg: We might have to abandon the car and walk to the gas station.
eg: The captain had to order the crew to abandon the ship in order for them to survive.
eg: Hank was abandoned by his parents when he was only 5.
eg: During the war many were forced to abandon their homes.
available adj. 有空的
eg: I'll be available tomorrow afternoon if you need help preparing for the party.
eg: I'm afraid I'm not available to help you with your project.
available adj. 可以取得的/買得到的
eg: This movie is now available for downloading on the Internet.
//== Chat room ==//
acronym 縮寫(可當作一個單字讀)
eg: Radar=> radio detecting and ranging
eg: SARS=> Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
eg: AIDS
eg: AWOL=> absent without leave 無故缺席/擅離職守/翹課/翹班
abbreviation 縮寫(只讀單一個字母)
eg: USA
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Close, personal friends know your faults and like you anyway.
=> Even though close personal friends know your faults, they still like you.
anyway 仍然/不過/然而
=> nevertheless
eg: Jill knows it's going to rain soon, but she's going out for a walk anyway.
eg: Terence knew that he wouldn't get paid, but he did the job anyway.
eg: Nathan wasn't wearing a suit, but he decided to attend the formal dinner anyway.
//== More Info ==//
William Shakespeare once described a friend as someone who knows you as you are,
understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow. Ralph Waldo Emerson famously stated, "The only way to have a friend is to be one." Another famous friendship proverb reminds us that "People are judged by the company they keep and the company they keep away from.
2009年9月8日 星期二
20090907 -- The Summer Deaflympics (2)
The Summer Deaflympics
A history of excellence
Originally known as the International Silent Games, the Deaflympics have been around since 1924. When they began, deaf people were broadly view as being intellectually inferior and were often treated as social outcast. Almost from the outset, the Games became a means of comparing the ways in which different countries treated their deaf citizens. In this role, the Deaflympics have promoted human rights for deaf people and shown that hearing has little bearing on intelligence or potential.
Jast as importantly, the Games have been a means of inspiration for the deaf community. While other competitions for athletes with disabilities employ nondisabled officials and organizers, the Deaflympics are organized and run exclusively by deaf people. This practice allows deaf people from all walks of life to be integral parts of the competition as athletes, officials volunteers and spectators. Running from September 5 to 15, the Taipei Games will feature 20 exciting sports. And with approximately 4,000 athletes representing 81 different countries, this year's Deaflympics are sure to be the focus of a lot of attention.
outcast n. 被驅逐的人/被歧視的人/被遺忘的人
eg: Through an outcast in high school, Marco became very popular at his university.
eg: After Frank lost his job, he became an outcast among his family.
eg: Janet spent her whole life trying to help the homeless and other social outcasts.
organizer n. 組織者/組織幹部
eg: Sylvia is one of this company's most talented organizers.
integral adj. 主要的/不可或缺的
=> necessary to make it complete
integral to
eg: Mrs. Jackson has been an integral part of our school from more than 20 years.
eg: The marketing department plays an integral role in our company.
eg: Brenda is one of our top sales associates; she's integral to the store's good business.
spectator n. 觀眾之一/旁觀者/目擊者
=> the people who is in the seat, watching the game being played
eg: Emilio won't be playing on Saturday but will be a spectator.
bearing n. 關係/關聯
=> relation with
=> connection with/to
bearing on
eg: His personal life should have no bearing on his qualification for this job.
eg: What she said at the meeting didn't have much bearing on our discussion.
superior adj. (在職位,地位等方面)較高的/上級的
inferior adj. 次的/較差的/次於...的
means n. 手段/方法/工具
exclusively adv. 專門地/專有地
eg: She writes exclusively for New York Times.
all walks of life
=> no matter where you come from
eg: people from all walks of life 各行各業的人
//== Chat room ==//
negative prefixes
不知道用in,un,non時，用not來否定，比較不會出錯
non後面通常不需要連字符號，只有在專有名詞時才會用到連字符號
eg: non-American
double negatives
=> 使用negative prefixes時，最好避免雙重否定
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Originally known as the International Silent Games, the Deaflympics have been around since 1924.
been around (本課課文的意思如下)
=> be present and active and growing in experience or reputation during that time
been around
=>point out how something is brand-new or has been existed for quite some time
eg: The guitar has been around for many centuries.
eg: Although that song is on the singer's most recent album, it is actually an old song that has been around for several decades.
been around
=> be near a certain location
eg: The boys have been around the park a lot recently.
A history of excellence
Originally known as the International Silent Games, the Deaflympics have been around since 1924. When they began, deaf people were broadly view as being intellectually inferior and were often treated as social outcast. Almost from the outset, the Games became a means of comparing the ways in which different countries treated their deaf citizens. In this role, the Deaflympics have promoted human rights for deaf people and shown that hearing has little bearing on intelligence or potential.
Jast as importantly, the Games have been a means of inspiration for the deaf community. While other competitions for athletes with disabilities employ nondisabled officials and organizers, the Deaflympics are organized and run exclusively by deaf people. This practice allows deaf people from all walks of life to be integral parts of the competition as athletes, officials volunteers and spectators. Running from September 5 to 15, the Taipei Games will feature 20 exciting sports. And with approximately 4,000 athletes representing 81 different countries, this year's Deaflympics are sure to be the focus of a lot of attention.
outcast n. 被驅逐的人/被歧視的人/被遺忘的人
eg: Through an outcast in high school, Marco became very popular at his university.
eg: After Frank lost his job, he became an outcast among his family.
eg: Janet spent her whole life trying to help the homeless and other social outcasts.
organizer n. 組織者/組織幹部
eg: Sylvia is one of this company's most talented organizers.
integral adj. 主要的/不可或缺的
=> necessary to make it complete
integral to
eg: Mrs. Jackson has been an integral part of our school from more than 20 years.
eg: The marketing department plays an integral role in our company.
eg: Brenda is one of our top sales associates; she's integral to the store's good business.
spectator n. 觀眾之一/旁觀者/目擊者
=> the people who is in the seat, watching the game being played
eg: Emilio won't be playing on Saturday but will be a spectator.
bearing n. 關係/關聯
=> relation with
=> connection with/to
bearing on
eg: His personal life should have no bearing on his qualification for this job.
eg: What she said at the meeting didn't have much bearing on our discussion.
superior adj. (在職位,地位等方面)較高的/上級的
inferior adj. 次的/較差的/次於...的
means n. 手段/方法/工具
exclusively adv. 專門地/專有地
eg: She writes exclusively for New York Times.
all walks of life
=> no matter where you come from
eg: people from all walks of life 各行各業的人
//== Chat room ==//
negative prefixes
不知道用in,un,non時，用not來否定，比較不會出錯
non後面通常不需要連字符號，只有在專有名詞時才會用到連字符號
eg: non-American
double negatives
=> 使用negative prefixes時，最好避免雙重否定
//== Grammer on the go ==//
Originally known as the International Silent Games, the Deaflympics have been around since 1924.
been around (本課課文的意思如下)
=> be present and active and growing in experience or reputation during that time
been around
=>point out how something is brand-new or has been existed for quite some time
eg: The guitar has been around for many centuries.
eg: Although that song is on the singer's most recent album, it is actually an old song that has been around for several decades.
been around
=> be near a certain location
eg: The boys have been around the park a lot recently.
2009年9月7日 星期一
20090906 -- The Summer Deaflympics (1)
The Summer Deaflympics
Taipei welcomes a sound-free competition
This month, Taipei welcomes athletes from around the world to the 21st Summer Deaflympics. The world's oldest competition for athletes with disabilities, these games showcase the incredibly talented competitors from the world's deaf community.
Sound and sports
Sound holds a very important place in most athletic competitions. Fans cheer, coaches shout directions and referees blow whistles to start, stop and control play. More importantly, major events like the Olympics provide participants with the chance to talk, laugh and cry with people from different cultures and countries. But unlike hearing people, deaf athletes can't rely on sounds to guide their actions and define their experiences. That's why the Deaflympics have taken on such an important role within the deaf community. The Deaflympics give deaf athletes a chance to participate in a top-notch international athletic competition that might otherwise be closed to them. In order to avoid reliance on sound, the Games have developed uniqure, visually oriented forms of play. Unlike other sporting events, officials at Deaflympics discard whistles and starter pistols. Instead, play controlled with flags, and races are started using flashes of light.
dis-離開/否定
disability n. 失能/殘疾
eg: Stanley has never let his disability keep him from living a normal life.
eg: Jason was diagnosed with having a learning disability.
eg: Even though Lily only has one arm, she refuses to let her physical disability limit her future.
referee n. 裁判
eg: The referee decided the goal did not count.
rely v. 依靠
reliance n. 依靠
eg: Our country's reliance on oil is bad for the enviroment.
orient v. 按照某個對象來調整
eg: Steve and Janet are very career-oriented. They work all the time.
eg: The manufactures need to orient their products toward the needs of customers.
eg: That new family-orient film has done well at the box office.
dis-否定
discard v. 丟棄/拋棄
=> get rid of
eg: Please ask Trisha not to discard her old clothes before I have a look at them.
eg: Greg decided to discard his busy city life to live in the quiet country.
eg: Discard any containers with liquid over 100CCs before entering the airport.
showcase v. 使展現/使亮相
//== Chat room ==//
negative prefixes 帶有否定涵義的字首
in 來自拉丁文的單字會用in字首
inaccurate
intolerant
inhuman adj. 無情的/冷酷的
un 幾乎所有的否定形容詞都是用
undiluted adj
unhappy
unkind
undo v.
unhuman adj. 非人類的/超人的
unscientific adj. 沒有科學根據的
non
nonscientific adj. 非科學的
anti 反對
=> against
anti-war 反戰
Taipei welcomes a sound-free competition
This month, Taipei welcomes athletes from around the world to the 21st Summer Deaflympics. The world's oldest competition for athletes with disabilities, these games showcase the incredibly talented competitors from the world's deaf community.
Sound and sports
Sound holds a very important place in most athletic competitions. Fans cheer, coaches shout directions and referees blow whistles to start, stop and control play. More importantly, major events like the Olympics provide participants with the chance to talk, laugh and cry with people from different cultures and countries. But unlike hearing people, deaf athletes can't rely on sounds to guide their actions and define their experiences. That's why the Deaflympics have taken on such an important role within the deaf community. The Deaflympics give deaf athletes a chance to participate in a top-notch international athletic competition that might otherwise be closed to them. In order to avoid reliance on sound, the Games have developed uniqure, visually oriented forms of play. Unlike other sporting events, officials at Deaflympics discard whistles and starter pistols. Instead, play controlled with flags, and races are started using flashes of light.
dis-離開/否定
disability n. 失能/殘疾
eg: Stanley has never let his disability keep him from living a normal life.
eg: Jason was diagnosed with having a learning disability.
eg: Even though Lily only has one arm, she refuses to let her physical disability limit her future.
referee n. 裁判
eg: The referee decided the goal did not count.
rely v. 依靠
reliance n. 依靠
eg: Our country's reliance on oil is bad for the enviroment.
orient v. 按照某個對象來調整
eg: Steve and Janet are very career-oriented. They work all the time.
eg: The manufactures need to orient their products toward the needs of customers.
eg: That new family-orient film has done well at the box office.
dis-否定
discard v. 丟棄/拋棄
=> get rid of
eg: Please ask Trisha not to discard her old clothes before I have a look at them.
eg: Greg decided to discard his busy city life to live in the quiet country.
eg: Discard any containers with liquid over 100CCs before entering the airport.
showcase v. 使展現/使亮相
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negative prefixes 帶有否定涵義的字首
in 來自拉丁文的單字會用in字首
inaccurate
intolerant
inhuman adj. 無情的/冷酷的
un 幾乎所有的否定形容詞都是用
undiluted adj
unhappy
unkind
undo v.
unhuman adj. 非人類的/超人的
unscientific adj. 沒有科學根據的
non
nonscientific adj. 非科學的
anti 反對
=> against
anti-war 反戰
2009年9月6日 星期日
20090905 -- The American School Environment (2)
The American School Enviroment
Conversation A
Jack: Hi, Laura, I'm home!
I just dropped off Amelia at my sister's house.
Laura: It was nice of you to pick your niece up from school and take her home.
That's what uncles are for!
But I had to take Zelda too.
Jack: Who's Zelda?
Laura: Zelda is the class guinea pig.
Since Mondy's a holidy, someone had to take Zelda home.
Jack: And Amelia volunteered.
Laura: Naturally.
Jack: You know how much she loves animals!
Laura: I think it great that her class has a pet.
It teaches the kids about responsibility.
Jack: Yes. I know my sister is glad.
Laura: She's glad that guinea pig goes back to school on Tuesday!
Conversation B
Laura: I had an interesting day.
Jack: What did you do?
Laura: At lunchtime, I went to the high school to talk to one of the teachers.
Jack: It must have been hard to get into the parking lot!
Laura: It was. Kids were piling into cars and heading out for lunch.
Jack: So the school has an open campus.
Laura: I guess so. But the cafeteria was also full of kids eating.
And some kids were also eating in the halls in front of their lockers.
Jack: Was anyone studying?
Laura: Yes. The library was full of kids.
Jack: Good. Then high school is still a place to get an education!
volunteer v. 自願去做
volunteer for N
volunteer to V
eg: Kenda volunteered to wash all the dishes after our family dinner.
eg: Carl volunteered for the army during the World War II.
eg: Gina volunteered to accompany her classmate to school nurse.
naturally adv. 自然地/天生地
eg: I love chocolates, so naturally, I ate two pieces of that chocoloate cake!
eg: Molly is naturally blonde.
eg: Singing comes naturally for Jasmine.
naturally adv. (本課課文指)當然地/不用說
eg: Naturally we want our employees to work in a comfortable enviroment.
campus n. 校園
eg: Our school is on a beautiful campus with lots of modern buildings.
locker n. 儲物櫃
eg: Janice keeps all her books and notebooks in her locker at school.
eg: We put our luggage in a locker at the train station before we started our city tour.
locker room (體育館/三溫暖/游泳池)更衣室
open campus 開放校園
close campus 封閉校園
niece n. 姪女/外甥女
guinea pig 天竺鼠
天竺鼠外觀像「豬」叫聲又近似小豬，但為何叫做「幾內亞」? 有此一說是，天竺鼠剛剛引入英國時價格非常貴，要一個金幣之譜，而英國之金幣則稱為（guinea ），所以天竺鼠是一個金幣之豬
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extracurricular activities 放學後的課外活動
=> outside the curricular of the school
curriculum n. 課業/課程
extracurricular adj. 超越課業的
try out 徵選
varsity team 校隊
//== Grammer on the go ==//
That's what uncles are for!
=> usually said after someone or something's duty/responsibility is mentioned
eg: That's what neighbors are for!
eg: You should go to talk to one of the teachers at the counseling center. That's what they're for!
Conversation A
Jack: Hi, Laura, I'm home!
I just dropped off Amelia at my sister's house.
Laura: It was nice of you to pick your niece up from school and take her home.
That's what uncles are for!
But I had to take Zelda too.
Jack: Who's Zelda?
Laura: Zelda is the class guinea pig.
Since Mondy's a holidy, someone had to take Zelda home.
Jack: And Amelia volunteered.
Laura: Naturally.
Jack: You know how much she loves animals!
Laura: I think it great that her class has a pet.
It teaches the kids about responsibility.
Jack: Yes. I know my sister is glad.
Laura: She's glad that guinea pig goes back to school on Tuesday!
Conversation B
Laura: I had an interesting day.
Jack: What did you do?
Laura: At lunchtime, I went to the high school to talk to one of the teachers.
Jack: It must have been hard to get into the parking lot!
Laura: It was. Kids were piling into cars and heading out for lunch.
Jack: So the school has an open campus.
Laura: I guess so. But the cafeteria was also full of kids eating.
And some kids were also eating in the halls in front of their lockers.
Jack: Was anyone studying?
Laura: Yes. The library was full of kids.
Jack: Good. Then high school is still a place to get an education!
volunteer v. 自願去做
volunteer for N
volunteer to V
eg: Kenda volunteered to wash all the dishes after our family dinner.
eg: Carl volunteered for the army during the World War II.
eg: Gina volunteered to accompany her classmate to school nurse.
naturally adv. 自然地/天生地
eg: I love chocolates, so naturally, I ate two pieces of that chocoloate cake!
eg: Molly is naturally blonde.
eg: Singing comes naturally for Jasmine.
naturally adv. (本課課文指)當然地/不用說
eg: Naturally we want our employees to work in a comfortable enviroment.
campus n. 校園
eg: Our school is on a beautiful campus with lots of modern buildings.
locker n. 儲物櫃
eg: Janice keeps all her books and notebooks in her locker at school.
eg: We put our luggage in a locker at the train station before we started our city tour.
locker room (體育館/三溫暖/游泳池)更衣室
open campus 開放校園
close campus 封閉校園
niece n. 姪女/外甥女
guinea pig 天竺鼠
天竺鼠外觀像「豬」叫聲又近似小豬，但為何叫做「幾內亞」? 有此一說是，天竺鼠剛剛引入英國時價格非常貴，要一個金幣之譜，而英國之金幣則稱為（guinea ），所以天竺鼠是一個金幣之豬
//== Chat room ==//
extracurricular activities 放學後的課外活動
=> outside the curricular of the school
curriculum n. 課業/課程
extracurricular adj. 超越課業的
try out 徵選
varsity team 校隊
//== Grammer on the go ==//
That's what uncles are for!
=> usually said after someone or something's duty/responsibility is mentioned
eg: That's what neighbors are for!
eg: You should go to talk to one of the teachers at the counseling center. That's what they're for!
2009年9月4日 星期五
20090904 -- The American School Environment (1)
The American School Environment
What goes on in American classrooms?
September has arrived, and students are going back to school. What goes on in American classrooms? Well, they are often student-centered, and sometimes students even help make the class rules. Students don't just sit and listen to lectures but are often involved in class discussions. These discussions help them discover facts and give their opinions.
The physical layouts of classrooms vary. Initially, student desks stand in rows. During the year, desks may be arranged in one big circle or put into small clusters. This allows students to work on projects in small groups. Elementary school classrooms contain special learning areas. A corner may have a rug, soft chairs and many books where students can go to read. Or there may be a science corner for projects. This allows students to work on projects in small groups. Elementary school classrooms contain special learning areas. A corner may have a rug, soft charis and many books where studnets can go to read. Or there may be a science corner for projects.
Most American teachers have their own classrooms. In junior high and high school, the students change classroom, but the teacher stay put. This allows the teacher to decorate the classroom according to the subject being taught.
lecture n. 授課/演講
=> a long talk
eg: We sat and listened to our science teacher's lecture on animal behavior.
physical adj. 物質的/實質的
eg: The physical arrangement of the chairs and tables looks pretty crowded.
eg: physical layout 實際的佈局/設計
eg: Inaccurate usage fo the gears(排擋) might cause physical damage to the vehicle.
physical adj. 身體的
eg: physical exam 體檢
initially adv. 開始地/起初
=> at the beginning
eg: Steve initially wanted a new car, but he finally bought a used car instead.
eg: He was initially just a bus boy who washed dishes, but now he's the owner of a restaurant.
eg: Initially, people had doubts about the new policy. Now they accept it.
layout n. 安排/設計/佈局
=> the way that something is arranged
cluster n. 群/組
=> a group of thing of the same kind that is close to together
stay put 留在原地不動
=> don't move; stay there
eg: Don't go anywhere; just stay put!
eg: Dad decided to stay put at the cafe, and we continued shopping.
eg: The little boy wouldn't stay put, so his mom had to follow him around.
rug n. (鋪於室內部分地面上的)小地毯/毛皮地毯
//== Chat room ==//
bigger picture 更廣的視野
school bus 校車
uniform 制服
public school 公立學校
private school 私立學校
parochial school 教會學校
What goes on in American classrooms?
September has arrived, and students are going back to school. What goes on in American classrooms? Well, they are often student-centered, and sometimes students even help make the class rules. Students don't just sit and listen to lectures but are often involved in class discussions. These discussions help them discover facts and give their opinions.
The physical layouts of classrooms vary. Initially, student desks stand in rows. During the year, desks may be arranged in one big circle or put into small clusters. This allows students to work on projects in small groups. Elementary school classrooms contain special learning areas. A corner may have a rug, soft chairs and many books where students can go to read. Or there may be a science corner for projects. This allows students to work on projects in small groups. Elementary school classrooms contain special learning areas. A corner may have a rug, soft charis and many books where studnets can go to read. Or there may be a science corner for projects.
Most American teachers have their own classrooms. In junior high and high school, the students change classroom, but the teacher stay put. This allows the teacher to decorate the classroom according to the subject being taught.
lecture n. 授課/演講
=> a long talk
eg: We sat and listened to our science teacher's lecture on animal behavior.
physical adj. 物質的/實質的
eg: The physical arrangement of the chairs and tables looks pretty crowded.
eg: physical layout 實際的佈局/設計
eg: Inaccurate usage fo the gears(排擋) might cause physical damage to the vehicle.
physical adj. 身體的
eg: physical exam 體檢
initially adv. 開始地/起初
=> at the beginning
eg: Steve initially wanted a new car, but he finally bought a used car instead.
eg: He was initially just a bus boy who washed dishes, but now he's the owner of a restaurant.
eg: Initially, people had doubts about the new policy. Now they accept it.
layout n. 安排/設計/佈局
=> the way that something is arranged
cluster n. 群/組
=> a group of thing of the same kind that is close to together
stay put 留在原地不動
=> don't move; stay there
eg: Don't go anywhere; just stay put!
eg: Dad decided to stay put at the cafe, and we continued shopping.
eg: The little boy wouldn't stay put, so his mom had to follow him around.
rug n. (鋪於室內部分地面上的)小地毯/毛皮地毯
//== Chat room ==//
bigger picture 更廣的視野
school bus 校車
uniform 制服
public school 公立學校
private school 私立學校
parochial school 教會學校
2009年9月3日 星期四
20090903 -- Do Hard Things (3)
Do Hard Things
The three Cs of the Rebelution
As the twins' ideas developed into The Rebelution, three main teaching points emerged: character, competence and collaboration. Last year, they put these ideas and more in their book Do Hard Things. In it, they emphasize getting out of one's comfort zone and stretching oneself in all areas. There are endless examples, from aiming to do 100 push-ups to starting a club that help needy kids. They believe that working on big tasks with others leads to personal growth. Do Hard Things emphasizes that trying and failing is better than not trying at all. Because the goal is growth, failure is acceptable.
Do Hard Things Tour
Alex and Brett will soon start their second year of university in Virginia. But this summer, just like the last two, the boys have taken their message on the road. By hosting Do Hard Things conferences around the U.S., they're challenging thousands of teens face-to-face. By taking the challenge, young people are redefining the teenage years. And, they're changing the world.
emerge v. 出現/顯露出來
=> slowly come out
eg: As the police investigated the crime, more and more details slowly emerged.
eg: More and more problems emerged as the economy sunk into recession.
eg: The submarine emerged from the water.
emerge v. 脫穎而出
eg: The singer emerged on the well-known TV talent show.
comfort zone n.
=> a area where you feel comfortable
eg: Rob is fairly shy, so he was out of his comfort zone when he gave that speech.
needy adj. 貧窮的
eg: Our church collects clothes and canned foods to give to needy families.
conference n. 會議(和meeting的意思差不多，但一般來說conference比較正式/時間較長)
conference on
eg: Doctors from around the nation gathered at the three-day medical conference.
eg: The association held a conference on the usage of educational computer software.
competence n. 能力/勝任/稱職
=> the ability to complete test well
collaboration n. 合作
=> working together
eg: The two departments worked in close collaboration(緊密的合作) on the high-profile case(相當重視的案子).
eg: The building is the result of the collaboration of two of the nation's top architects.
collaborate v. 合作
eg: The two directors collaborated and created a successful film.
//== Chat room ==//
sophomore adj.
eg: sophomore year
sophomore n. 大學二年級/高中二年級
(美國高中為四年制，為台灣的高一)
freshman 九年級
sophomore 十年級
junior 十一年級
senior 十二年級
sophomore 有兩年經驗
=> second year in any activity
eg: a sophomore attomey
eg: a sophomore on Wall Street
eg: a sophomore in the NBA
sophomore 第二次
=> the second version
=> the second effort
=> the second attempt
eg: sophomore album 第二張專輯
eg: a direct's sophomore effort 導演的第二部電影
sophomoric adj. 二年級學生的/自大而幼稚的/自命不凡的
//== Grammer on the go ==//
But this summer, just like the last two, the boys have taken their message on the road.
on the road (本課課文指)旅遊
=> traveling for a long period of time
eg: The band will be on the road for three months doing concerts in different cities.
eg: The drama team will be taking the show on the road to different schools in the state.
eg: There is a horse walking on the road. 有一隻馬走在路上
The three Cs of the Rebelution
As the twins' ideas developed into The Rebelution, three main teaching points emerged: character, competence and collaboration. Last year, they put these ideas and more in their book Do Hard Things. In it, they emphasize getting out of one's comfort zone and stretching oneself in all areas. There are endless examples, from aiming to do 100 push-ups to starting a club that help needy kids. They believe that working on big tasks with others leads to personal growth. Do Hard Things emphasizes that trying and failing is better than not trying at all. Because the goal is growth, failure is acceptable.
Do Hard Things Tour
Alex and Brett will soon start their second year of university in Virginia. But this summer, just like the last two, the boys have taken their message on the road. By hosting Do Hard Things conferences around the U.S., they're challenging thousands of teens face-to-face. By taking the challenge, young people are redefining the teenage years. And, they're changing the world.
emerge v. 出現/顯露出來
=> slowly come out
eg: As the police investigated the crime, more and more details slowly emerged.
eg: More and more problems emerged as the economy sunk into recession.
eg: The submarine emerged from the water.
emerge v. 脫穎而出
eg: The singer emerged on the well-known TV talent show.
comfort zone n.
=> a area where you feel comfortable
eg: Rob is fairly shy, so he was out of his comfort zone when he gave that speech.
needy adj. 貧窮的
eg: Our church collects clothes and canned foods to give to needy families.
conference n. 會議(和meeting的意思差不多，但一般來說conference比較正式/時間較長)
conference on
eg: Doctors from around the nation gathered at the three-day medical conference.
eg: The association held a conference on the usage of educational computer software.
competence n. 能力/勝任/稱職
=> the ability to complete test well
collaboration n. 合作
=> working together
eg: The two departments worked in close collaboration(緊密的合作) on the high-profile case(相當重視的案子).
eg: The building is the result of the collaboration of two of the nation's top architects.
collaborate v. 合作
eg: The two directors collaborated and created a successful film.
//== Chat room ==//
sophomore adj.
eg: sophomore year
sophomore n. 大學二年級/高中二年級
(美國高中為四年制，為台灣的高一)
freshman 九年級
sophomore 十年級
junior 十一年級
senior 十二年級
sophomore 有兩年經驗
=> second year in any activity
eg: a sophomore attomey
eg: a sophomore on Wall Street
eg: a sophomore in the NBA
sophomore 第二次
=> the second version
=> the second effort
=> the second attempt
eg: sophomore album 第二張專輯
eg: a direct's sophomore effort 導演的第二部電影
sophomoric adj. 二年級學生的/自大而幼稚的/自命不凡的
//== Grammer on the go ==//
But this summer, just like the last two, the boys have taken their message on the road.
on the road (本課課文指)旅遊
=> traveling for a long period of time
eg: The band will be on the road for three months doing concerts in different cities.
eg: The drama team will be taking the show on the road to different schools in the state.
eg: There is a horse walking on the road. 有一隻馬走在路上
2009年9月2日 星期三
20090902 -- Do Hard Things (2)
Do Hard Things
How it all started
In summer of 2005, the 16-year-old twins were bored with their high school debate team. They wanted a bigger challenge - one that would move them into the "real world." Their dad, Gregg, a well-known figure in the American homeschool movement, delivered one. He put them on an intense reading program. He handed them a stack of books that include bestsellers The Tipping Point and The World is Flat. As they read, they learned that teens in countries like China and India were accomplishing far more than those in the U.S.
The brothers concluded that their culture was teaching them to be selfish and immature. So they began writing their thoughts about the teenage years on a blog. To support their ideas, they included historical facts, biblical ideas and contemporary examples. Through the blog, they soon realized that othe teens were feeling the same way. Teens were thinking big but lacked opportunities to act big. The Harris boys had struck a chord in the hearts of many people, and their blog drew more and more readers.
stack n. 一堆/一疊
=> a pile of something
eg: There's a stack of Chinese books on my desk.
im- 否定
immature adj. 不成熟的/幼稚的
eg: These sixth grades are too immature to handle the topics in this textbook.
eg: Even though Rick is 40 years old, he is still so immature.
eg: No one can tolerate his immature behavior except his wife.
immature adj. 還未發育好的
=> childish
eg: immature eggs 還未孵化好的蛋
contemporary adj. 現代的/當代的
eg: In Mr. Lerner's class, we study both classic and contemporary literature.
eg: Our professor's lecture on the contemporary novel is very popular
in our school.
contemporary n. 同時代的人
=> belong to the present time
eg: Famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were contemporaries.
strike v. 打/敲
strike struck struck
chord n. 琴/弦
strike a chord 引起共鳴/打動人心弦
eg: The movie Pearl Hartor struck a chord with my grandfather because he was in the navy at that time.
eg: Her performance struck a chord with the audience.
bible n. 聖經
biblical adj. 聖經的
//== Chat room ==//
counter-反
countercultural adj. 反文化/對抗文化
counteract v. 阻礙/阻撓
clockwise adj. 順時針的
counterclockwise adj. 順時針的
counterintuitive adj. 反直覺的
How it all started
In summer of 2005, the 16-year-old twins were bored with their high school debate team. They wanted a bigger challenge - one that would move them into the "real world." Their dad, Gregg, a well-known figure in the American homeschool movement, delivered one. He put them on an intense reading program. He handed them a stack of books that include bestsellers The Tipping Point and The World is Flat. As they read, they learned that teens in countries like China and India were accomplishing far more than those in the U.S.
The brothers concluded that their culture was teaching them to be selfish and immature. So they began writing their thoughts about the teenage years on a blog. To support their ideas, they included historical facts, biblical ideas and contemporary examples. Through the blog, they soon realized that othe teens were feeling the same way. Teens were thinking big but lacked opportunities to act big. The Harris boys had struck a chord in the hearts of many people, and their blog drew more and more readers.
stack n. 一堆/一疊
=> a pile of something
eg: There's a stack of Chinese books on my desk.
im- 否定
immature adj. 不成熟的/幼稚的
eg: These sixth grades are too immature to handle the topics in this textbook.
eg: Even though Rick is 40 years old, he is still so immature.
eg: No one can tolerate his immature behavior except his wife.
immature adj. 還未發育好的
=> childish
eg: immature eggs 還未孵化好的蛋
contemporary adj. 現代的/當代的
eg: In Mr. Lerner's class, we study both classic and contemporary literature.
eg: Our professor's lecture on the contemporary novel is very popular
in our school.
contemporary n. 同時代的人
=> belong to the present time
eg: Famous inventors Thomas Edison and Henry Ford were contemporaries.
strike v. 打/敲
strike struck struck
chord n. 琴/弦
strike a chord 引起共鳴/打動人心弦
eg: The movie Pearl Hartor struck a chord with my grandfather because he was in the navy at that time.
eg: Her performance struck a chord with the audience.
bible n. 聖經
biblical adj. 聖經的
//== Chat room ==//
counter-反
countercultural adj. 反文化/對抗文化
counteract v. 阻礙/阻撓
clockwise adj. 順時針的
counterclockwise adj. 順時針的
counterintuitive adj. 反直覺的
2009年9月1日 星期二
20090901 -- Do Hard Things (1)
Do Hard Things
Alex and Brett Harris are challenging teens to choose leadership over laziness
Twin brothers Alex and Brett Harris are calling teenagers around the globe to rebel. And the brothers' message is getting out – they're among the most widely read young writers on the web.
Sounds dangerous, right?
Wrong. Instead of asking teens to rebel against authority, the 20-year-old Harris twins are challenging teens to rebel against low expectations. They believe today's society is teaching teens to be irresponsible. So the twins are encouraging young people to take a different path – the difficult one. It's a path that requires more work but also promises more rewards. The message is simple but powerful: Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world.
Redefining the teenage years
To get their message out, the twins from Oregon started a blog that has become worldwide movement - The Rebelution. The world "rebelution" is a combination of the words rebellion and revolution. Teens are encouraged to rebel against the saying, "Be young, have fun!" and instead to follow the motto, "Do hard things." The movements signals the beginning of a real revolution.
rebel v. 反判/反抗(發音的重音在後面)
rebel against someone/something
=> disobey
eg: Bobby rebels against his parents by doing everything they tell him not to do.
eg: Tom rebelled against his parents' plans for him to go to a private school.
rebel n. 反抗者(發音的重音在前面)
authority n. 權威/權柄
eg: In the classroom, the teacher is the authority.
eg: The students need to have respect for teachers' authority.
authority n. 職權
eg: She doesn't have the authority to hire or fire any employees.
authority n. 當權者/官方
eg: The local education authority decided to close the school.
ambitious adj. 有雄心的/野心勃勃的
=> have ambition, have big goal, have strong desire to achieve the goal
eg: Todd has ambitious plan. He wants to climb the ten highest mountains in Asia in one month.
revolution n. 革命/劇烈的變革
=> a huge change in society
eg: The Industrial Revolution changed the way people work. Many people moved from farm work to factory jobs.
eg: The oppression from the government eventually lead to revolution.
eg: The invention of the Internet caused a revolution in communication.
rebellion n. 反抗,反對
=> the act of rebel againt the authorith
motto n. 座右銘
//== Chat room ==//
列舉一項目時，通常最後一個會有連接詞and或or
本課文中的下列句子省略and的原因:
1.可以將所有的項目變成同等而不會特別強調最後一個項目
2.將and移除會讓聽眾覺得這個系列還有不斷延續下去的可能
Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world (and possibly much more).
Be ambitious, become a leader and change the world.
milk, juice and bread
of the people, by the people, for the people
lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard
每個項目都加上連接詞and或是or
這樣會把速度放慢，而每個項目都有同等的地位
amazed and thrilled and exhausted and scared
a flat tire or a traffic jam or a bad storm
//== Did you know ==//
When 16-year-old Zach Hunter was in several grade, he started an organization called "Loose Change to Loose Chains." The group helps young people start school clubs to fight slavery and to educate consumers about products made with slave labor. Pennsylvania high schooler Jaime Coleman started a shoe-collecting project called "Walk Humbly" in 2007. Through it, she collected 4,200 pairs of shoes for people in Karogoto, Kenya.
Alex and Brett Harris are challenging teens to choose leadership over laziness
Twin brothers Alex and Brett Harris are calling teenagers around the globe to rebel. And the brothers' message is getting out – they're among the most widely read young writers on the web.
Sounds dangerous, right?
Wrong. Instead of asking teens to rebel against authority, the 20-year-old Harris twins are challenging teens to rebel against low expectations. They believe today's society is teaching teens to be irresponsible. So the twins are encouraging young people to take a different path – the difficult one. It's a path that requires more work but also promises more rewards. The message is simple but powerful: Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world.
Redefining the teenage years
To get their message out, the twins from Oregon started a blog that has become worldwide movement - The Rebelution. The world "rebelution" is a combination of the words rebellion and revolution. Teens are encouraged to rebel against the saying, "Be young, have fun!" and instead to follow the motto, "Do hard things." The movements signals the beginning of a real revolution.
rebel v. 反判/反抗(發音的重音在後面)
rebel against someone/something
=> disobey
eg: Bobby rebels against his parents by doing everything they tell him not to do.
eg: Tom rebelled against his parents' plans for him to go to a private school.
rebel n. 反抗者(發音的重音在前面)
authority n. 權威/權柄
eg: In the classroom, the teacher is the authority.
eg: The students need to have respect for teachers' authority.
authority n. 職權
eg: She doesn't have the authority to hire or fire any employees.
authority n. 當權者/官方
eg: The local education authority decided to close the school.
ambitious adj. 有雄心的/野心勃勃的
=> have ambition, have big goal, have strong desire to achieve the goal
eg: Todd has ambitious plan. He wants to climb the ten highest mountains in Asia in one month.
revolution n. 革命/劇烈的變革
=> a huge change in society
eg: The Industrial Revolution changed the way people work. Many people moved from farm work to factory jobs.
eg: The oppression from the government eventually lead to revolution.
eg: The invention of the Internet caused a revolution in communication.
rebellion n. 反抗,反對
=> the act of rebel againt the authorith
motto n. 座右銘
//== Chat room ==//
列舉一項目時，通常最後一個會有連接詞and或or
本課文中的下列句子省略and的原因:
1.可以將所有的項目變成同等而不會特別強調最後一個項目
2.將and移除會讓聽眾覺得這個系列還有不斷延續下去的可能
Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world (and possibly much more).
Be ambitious, become a leader and change the world.
milk, juice and bread
of the people, by the people, for the people
lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, mustard
每個項目都加上連接詞and或是or
這樣會把速度放慢，而每個項目都有同等的地位
amazed and thrilled and exhausted and scared
a flat tire or a traffic jam or a bad storm
//== Did you know ==//
When 16-year-old Zach Hunter was in several grade, he started an organization called "Loose Change to Loose Chains." The group helps young people start school clubs to fight slavery and to educate consumers about products made with slave labor. Pennsylvania high schooler Jaime Coleman started a shoe-collecting project called "Walk Humbly" in 2007. Through it, she collected 4,200 pairs of shoes for people in Karogoto, Kenya.
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