為什麼茄子叫Eggplant? Enjoy one of the world’s healthiest foods來享用世界上最健康的食物之一 by Chelsea Ewald
Enjoy one of the world’s healthiest foods
What's delicious, healthy to eat and comes in a variety of colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as versatile as an egg. It can be steamed, fried or baked. It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables.
Eggplant was first grown in India during the 5th century B.C. Its popularity soon spread to China and then throughout Asia. Finally during the Middle Ages the vegetable made its way to Europe. At that time, eggplant was not the shiny purple vegetable most people know today. Instead, it resembled a white egg.
Due to this egg-like appearance, eggplant got its name. In its early days, the vegetable was so bitter that people often called it a "mad apple." This nickname started because people believed its bitterness was bad for one's health. People actually thought eggplant could cause insanity and cancer.
Fortunately, today people know that eggplant doesn't cause insanity or cancer. In fact, eggplant is so healthy that it may prevent cancer. In addition, the brain and the heart benefit from this super vegetable. Since it is high in fiber, eggplant can also improve digestion.
Italy, Turkey, Egypt, China and Japan are the leading growers of eggplant in the world today.
Depending on its location, eggplant may be purple, green, orange or yellow-white.
And it can be as small as a tomato or as large as a cucumber. Dish varieties range form simple to complex, with all of them being delicious!
Loomis Eggplant Festival
Today, thousands of people are gathering in Loomis, Calif., for the 23rd annual Loomis Eggplant Festival. The main activity at the festival is eating delicious eggplant dishes. There is plenty more to do and see though. Recipe contests, art and crafts, performers, races and children's activities all "egg-cite" festival-goers.
Most people at the festival would agree-eggplant is an "egg-cellent" vegetable!
More information:
If you want a good eggplant choose one that is firm. Test it by gently pressing the skin with your thumb. If the skin bounces back, the eggplant is ripe. If the eggplant skin doesn't bounce back, it's not ripe so put it back! The skin of the eggplant should be smooth and shiny. And whether it's purple, green, orange or yellow-white, the color of the eggplant should be vivid!
Grammar Tips:
Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens
"and no" , or "and yes" refer to when people see "eggplant" and pop up a question on mind, and give it directly negative or positive answer in an informal way.
After the hike, the whole team is invited to my house for dinner, and no, I'm not cooking, we're ordering pizza.
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm your host for today's singing contest, and no, you will not be hearing me sing.
"and yes"-
On this walking tour, you'll get to see famous sites, browse through local craft shops, and yes, even sample some local snacks.
On my camping trip, I learned how to find food in the wild, build my own shelter, and yes, I even learned how to make fire without using a match or a lighter.
Vocabulary Tips:
variety-各式各樣，各種不同種類，多種多樣。（都用單數）
*The school provides a wide variety of courses for students to choose from.
*You can find a good variety of produce here at this grocery store.
combine-混合，結合， 加上（某事物）。。
*The company decided to combine their sales department with their customer service department to save on expenses.
*Stress at work combined with his poor health condition forced Dick to take a break.工作壓力加上体衰。。
insanity-神智不清的，精神失常的。極端愚蠢的 in-有“否定”之意 sanity-清醒地，神智正常的
*The patient suffers from insanity and is hospitalized now. 患有精神失常
*It would be insanity to trust this guy again. 再相信那傢伙就是太愚蠢了
fortunately-幸運地,幸好 fortunate(n)-好運
*Fortunately, we got to the train station just in time to catch the train.
*We had an accident on the way home, but fortunately, nobody got hurt.
digestion-消化,或是消化作用digest-消化
*This diet not only helps a person lose weight, it also aids digestion.
*His poor digestion caused him to constantly suffer from a stomachache.
annual-年度的，每年一次的。ann-有“年”的意思
*Keely's annual income is over $50,000.
*The company's annual finance report will be posted tomorrow.
fiber-found in vegetable, fruits and whole wheat, it's not easy to digest, but go through your body quickly .
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bitter-苦，用在‘人’身上，是懷恨，苦毒，不好的經驗，久久懷恨在心，難以釋懷。
feels bitter-充滿憎恨，敵意，苦毒
bitter experience-難受的，痛苦的經驗。
through bitter experience learn something the hard way.經歷到難受，痛苦的經驗，挫折才學乖
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super vegetable-超級蔬菜
super foods-超級食物，即有益於身心的食物，不只有高度的營養，也具有防預疾病的成分
low-free-低脂
fat-free-無脂
serving-食用份量
calorie-free-無熱量
nutrition label-營養標簽
low-free/ low calorie- "free" it doesn't mean completely without, it means under the standard requirement. 低於標準以下。
Thursday, September 30, 2010
A New Year
新年新氣象It’s back to school for Luke 路克返校讀書了 by Luke Wang
Here I am back in Southern California
With new-found courage and faith, I am here again in Southern California. It's my sophomore year. As students enter into their second year, many of them will begin taking classes for their majors, and I am no exception. I feel more comfortable. Nevertheless, there are still many new things: new classes, new roommates and new friends. One of the most exciting things for me is my new baby, an '07 Toyota Corolla-trust me, every boy wants a car. I am also working at the front desk in the library.I hope I can be more social through the interactions this job provides. On top of that, I am cooking three meals a day for myself. In America, cooking is a lot cheaper than eating out.
There are many things I want to share with you, but I need to stop now. Studying abroad is life changing, and I am really benefiting from this experience. If you ever have the opportunity to study abroad-go.
Grammar Tips:
....many of them will begin taking classes for their majors, and I am no exception.
Pattern: " Situation , and someone is no exception."
no exception-when talk about a rule or situation that has a certain way that everyone should follow it.
Anyone entering the laboratory must wear an apron and safety glasses, and a visitor is no exception.
All students must wear their school uniforms, and the exchange student is no exception.
Vocabulary Tips:
sophomore-高中或大學二年級學生
*Joy made the honor role during her sophomore year at Yale. 榮譽生
*Irene is a sophomore at Boston University.
exception-例外，例外的人，事，物 except-除。。。之外，
*The director's films are always heavy and serious, but this one is an exception. 沉重又嚴肅
*Without exception, everyone needs to turn in his or her paper by Friday.
on top of that-除此之外 using "on top of that" on " when adding similar things"
*Jenny works two jobs, and on top of that, she also has to take care of her sick mother.
*On top of his financial problems, Josh has a heart condition to add to the stress.
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new things:
new friend, new classes, new roommates....
spanking new/brand new- 嶄新的，全新的
as good as new-使用過但是還是完好如新的
There's nothing new under the sun.-日光之下沒新事，即指“什麽事都曾經發生過。
Here I am back in Southern California
With new-found courage and faith, I am here again in Southern California. It's my sophomore year. As students enter into their second year, many of them will begin taking classes for their majors, and I am no exception. I feel more comfortable. Nevertheless, there are still many new things: new classes, new roommates and new friends. One of the most exciting things for me is my new baby, an '07 Toyota Corolla-trust me, every boy wants a car. I am also working at the front desk in the library.I hope I can be more social through the interactions this job provides. On top of that, I am cooking three meals a day for myself. In America, cooking is a lot cheaper than eating out.
There are many things I want to share with you, but I need to stop now. Studying abroad is life changing, and I am really benefiting from this experience. If you ever have the opportunity to study abroad-go.
Grammar Tips:
....many of them will begin taking classes for their majors, and I am no exception.
Pattern: " Situation , and someone is no exception."
no exception-when talk about a rule or situation that has a certain way that everyone should follow it.
Anyone entering the laboratory must wear an apron and safety glasses, and a visitor is no exception.
All students must wear their school uniforms, and the exchange student is no exception.
Vocabulary Tips:
sophomore-高中或大學二年級學生
*Joy made the honor role during her sophomore year at Yale. 榮譽生
*Irene is a sophomore at Boston University.
exception-例外，例外的人，事，物 except-除。。。之外，
*The director's films are always heavy and serious, but this one is an exception. 沉重又嚴肅
*Without exception, everyone needs to turn in his or her paper by Friday.
on top of that-除此之外 using "on top of that" on " when adding similar things"
*Jenny works two jobs, and on top of that, she also has to take care of her sick mother.
*On top of his financial problems, Josh has a heart condition to add to the stress.
Chat Room:
new things:
new friend, new classes, new roommates....
spanking new/brand new- 嶄新的，全新的
as good as new-使用過但是還是完好如新的
There's nothing new under the sun.-日光之下沒新事，即指“什麽事都曾經發生過。
Monday, September 27, 2010
Confucius: His Wisdom Lives On
孔子：智慧永存Despite difficulties, China’s greatest teacher left a lasting legacy 即使歷經艱難，這位中國的至聖先師仍為後人留下了永存的遺產 by Pamela Osment.
This week we celebrate the birthday of one of history’s well-known teachers
Zhuangzi (莊子) once characterized Confucius as saying, "You may forget me as I once was, but there is something unforgettable about me that will still live on." This prediction remains accurate as Confucius' words still live on today and have been quoted by people down through the ages. Because of the writings and teachings he left behind, Confucius is considered one of history's wisest men.
Childhood through early manhood
When he was born in 551 B.C. in Lu ( 魯), China, the baby who would someday be called Kong Fuzi ( 孔子) was named Kong Qiu ( 孔丘). Confucius' father, Kong Shulianghe (孔叔梁紇 ), was a descendant of the royal family of Shang and had at one time been governor of the town of Zou ( 鄒). When Kong Qiu was three years old, his father died, leaving the child and his young mother in poverty. As Kong Qiu grew older, their financial situation required him to take on menial jobs such as caring for livestock.
He became known as a polite, smart and hard-working young man with an insatiable desire to learn. This thirst for knowledge would push him toward a life of learning and teaching others.
Confucius married when he was 19, had a son and two daughters, and continued working assorted jobs, including several in his local government. Around the age of 30, Confucius began his teaching career, sometimes traveling from town to town while teaching a group of students who accompanied him. As a result, it didn't take long for his principles to spread and for others to begin recognizing him for the wise sage that he was.
Times of chaos and wandering
Confucius became increasingly distressed by the political corruption and disorder in society, so he decided to get involved in politics, hoping to make a difference. He secured a position as the Minister of Justice in Lu, but after realizing that his policies and ideas weren't being accepted, he left the post disheartened.
The philosopher truly believed that society and governments would improve if they would follow the great moral teachings of the past. So, in 496 B.C. Confucius began a period of wandering in search of a ruler who would adopt his ethical teachings.
For the next 12 years, Confucius and a growing group of disciples traveled from town to town advising rulers and local officials. Throughout his 12-year-journey, Confucius encountered indifference, extreme hardship and danger, nearly being assassinated on one occasion.
At 67, he returned to Lu, having been unsuccessful in his efforts to persuade even one ruler to practice his moral doctrines. Yet Confucius never faltered in his belief that the most important task of any ruler was to work for the welfare and happiness of his people.
Confucius' final years
He spent the next few years studying, writing and teaching his ever-expanding group of students. It's been said that up to 3,000 men may have studied with Confucius although only 22 are actually mentioned in the Analects, which were written by his disciples.
Sadly, Confucius' last years were unhappy, as his son died during this time and his favorite disciple died the year the philosopher returned to Lu. One morning in 479 B.C., the sage died in bed. His followers buried him with great ceremony, built huts close to his grave, and spent the next three years there in mournful respect.
The news of his death spread quickly, and finally in death, Confucius received national respect and boundless admiration-admiration that continues today for China's greatest teacher.
Information:
Some famous quotes from Confucius include "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." "Men's natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart." "What a superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."
Grammar Tips:
As a result, it didn't take long for his principles to spread and for others to begin recognizing him for the wise sage that he was.
it didn't take long=it didn't take a long time=quickly=soon.
Frank finished his essay quickly.
It didn't take long for frank to finish his essay.
Joyce soon grew tired of eating the same things every day.
It didn't take long for Joyce to grow tired of eating the same things every day.
Vocabulary Tips:
descendants- 後代，後裔 descend-下降，傳下去
*The monument was built by one of the great poet's descendants.
*The guy claims to be a direct descendant of Mozart.
menial-卑微的，粗重的，繁雜的。 "e"發 "i"的音
*Oliver is used to menial work like cleaning the toilets and scrubbing the floors.
*He wasted all his talents and ended up doing menial temp jobs.
insatiable-永無止境的，永不滿足的
*The girl has an insatiable desire to paint. 想畫畫
*Nathan seems to have an insatiable appetite for wealth and fame. 對財富與美名有永不滿足的渴望
Childhood, manhood- "hood" here means "a period of time"
chaos-混亂,雜亂.
*The whole nation was in chaos after the earthquake. 處於混亂狀態
*The typhoon caused chaos in the flooded area.
*The office has been in absolute chaos since the manager suddenly quit.
corruption-腐敗, 貪污,腐化 corrupt-腐敗
*The mayor now faces several corruption charges.
*The government took strong measures against corruption.強烈的手段對付貪污,腐敗.
ethical-道德的,倫理的
*The society's ethical standards should be respected by all.
unethical-不道德的
*It's unethical for doctors to discuss their patients' conditions in public.
assassinate-暗殺，行刺
*The king was nearly assassinated by one of his guards.
assassination (n)-名詞是assassinate 去“e”加“tion” 暗殺
*The assassination of the president caused the nation to panic.
mournful- 哀悼的，悲傷的mourn-悲傷難過的
*The puppy's mournful eyes make you want to hug it.
*The mournful cello solo still lingers in my head. 大提琴悲傷的獨奏。。。久久難忘
boundless-無限的，無窮的無盡的bound-受拘束，被綁住 less-有“否定”的意思
*Nothing can express my boundless gratitude. 表達我無盡的感謝
*The boy has boundless energy. 有用不完的精力。
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age/ages-
age-年齡
ages-(複數)是指很長久的時間。long, long time.-
I haven't seen you for / in ages. 好久沒見面了
I spent ages fixing this document.花了好長的時間
ages-也指"時代"
down through the ages-長久以來的,越過不同的時代的. through a long period of time.
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wise sage-有智慧的,博學的賢人.
wise man-智者.
wise guy-不是"聰明的人" 的意思,是指"自作聰明的人"
smart-聰明
smart aleck-不是"聰明的人" 的意思,乃指"自作聰明的人"
"wise guy" or " smart aleck" 這兩种人都是令人討厭的人
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buried him with great ceremony-
ceremony (n)-（可數名詞）典禮，儀式，指較正式的，莊嚴的典禮，儀式。政府等舉行的慶典。
a wedding ceremony-
a funeral ceremony-葬禮
a graduation ceremony-
buried him with great ceremony-隆重，以正式的方式來埋葬
ceremony -（不可數名詞）禮節
without ceremony-不拘禮節的
This week we celebrate the birthday of one of history’s well-known teachers
Zhuangzi (莊子) once characterized Confucius as saying, "You may forget me as I once was, but there is something unforgettable about me that will still live on." This prediction remains accurate as Confucius' words still live on today and have been quoted by people down through the ages. Because of the writings and teachings he left behind, Confucius is considered one of history's wisest men.
Childhood through early manhood
When he was born in 551 B.C. in Lu ( 魯), China, the baby who would someday be called Kong Fuzi ( 孔子) was named Kong Qiu ( 孔丘). Confucius' father, Kong Shulianghe (孔叔梁紇 ), was a descendant of the royal family of Shang and had at one time been governor of the town of Zou ( 鄒). When Kong Qiu was three years old, his father died, leaving the child and his young mother in poverty. As Kong Qiu grew older, their financial situation required him to take on menial jobs such as caring for livestock.
He became known as a polite, smart and hard-working young man with an insatiable desire to learn. This thirst for knowledge would push him toward a life of learning and teaching others.
Confucius married when he was 19, had a son and two daughters, and continued working assorted jobs, including several in his local government. Around the age of 30, Confucius began his teaching career, sometimes traveling from town to town while teaching a group of students who accompanied him. As a result, it didn't take long for his principles to spread and for others to begin recognizing him for the wise sage that he was.
Times of chaos and wandering
Confucius became increasingly distressed by the political corruption and disorder in society, so he decided to get involved in politics, hoping to make a difference. He secured a position as the Minister of Justice in Lu, but after realizing that his policies and ideas weren't being accepted, he left the post disheartened.
The philosopher truly believed that society and governments would improve if they would follow the great moral teachings of the past. So, in 496 B.C. Confucius began a period of wandering in search of a ruler who would adopt his ethical teachings.
For the next 12 years, Confucius and a growing group of disciples traveled from town to town advising rulers and local officials. Throughout his 12-year-journey, Confucius encountered indifference, extreme hardship and danger, nearly being assassinated on one occasion.
At 67, he returned to Lu, having been unsuccessful in his efforts to persuade even one ruler to practice his moral doctrines. Yet Confucius never faltered in his belief that the most important task of any ruler was to work for the welfare and happiness of his people.
Confucius' final years
He spent the next few years studying, writing and teaching his ever-expanding group of students. It's been said that up to 3,000 men may have studied with Confucius although only 22 are actually mentioned in the Analects, which were written by his disciples.
Sadly, Confucius' last years were unhappy, as his son died during this time and his favorite disciple died the year the philosopher returned to Lu. One morning in 479 B.C., the sage died in bed. His followers buried him with great ceremony, built huts close to his grave, and spent the next three years there in mournful respect.
The news of his death spread quickly, and finally in death, Confucius received national respect and boundless admiration-admiration that continues today for China's greatest teacher.
Information:
Some famous quotes from Confucius include "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." "Men's natures are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart." "What a superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others."
Grammar Tips:
As a result, it didn't take long for his principles to spread and for others to begin recognizing him for the wise sage that he was.
it didn't take long=it didn't take a long time=quickly=soon.
Frank finished his essay quickly.
It didn't take long for frank to finish his essay.
Joyce soon grew tired of eating the same things every day.
It didn't take long for Joyce to grow tired of eating the same things every day.
Vocabulary Tips:
descendants- 後代，後裔 descend-下降，傳下去
*The monument was built by one of the great poet's descendants.
*The guy claims to be a direct descendant of Mozart.
menial-卑微的，粗重的，繁雜的。 "e"發 "i"的音
*Oliver is used to menial work like cleaning the toilets and scrubbing the floors.
*He wasted all his talents and ended up doing menial temp jobs.
insatiable-永無止境的，永不滿足的
*The girl has an insatiable desire to paint. 想畫畫
*Nathan seems to have an insatiable appetite for wealth and fame. 對財富與美名有永不滿足的渴望
Childhood, manhood- "hood" here means "a period of time"
chaos-混亂,雜亂.
*The whole nation was in chaos after the earthquake. 處於混亂狀態
*The typhoon caused chaos in the flooded area.
*The office has been in absolute chaos since the manager suddenly quit.
corruption-腐敗, 貪污,腐化 corrupt-腐敗
*The mayor now faces several corruption charges.
*The government took strong measures against corruption.強烈的手段對付貪污,腐敗.
ethical-道德的,倫理的
*The society's ethical standards should be respected by all.
unethical-不道德的
*It's unethical for doctors to discuss their patients' conditions in public.
assassinate-暗殺，行刺
*The king was nearly assassinated by one of his guards.
assassination (n)-名詞是assassinate 去“e”加“tion” 暗殺
*The assassination of the president caused the nation to panic.
mournful- 哀悼的，悲傷的mourn-悲傷難過的
*The puppy's mournful eyes make you want to hug it.
*The mournful cello solo still lingers in my head. 大提琴悲傷的獨奏。。。久久難忘
boundless-無限的，無窮的無盡的bound-受拘束，被綁住 less-有“否定”的意思
*Nothing can express my boundless gratitude. 表達我無盡的感謝
*The boy has boundless energy. 有用不完的精力。
Chat Room
age/ages-
age-年齡
ages-(複數)是指很長久的時間。long, long time.-
I haven't seen you for / in ages. 好久沒見面了
I spent ages fixing this document.花了好長的時間
ages-也指"時代"
down through the ages-長久以來的,越過不同的時代的. through a long period of time.
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wise sage-有智慧的,博學的賢人.
wise man-智者.
wise guy-不是"聰明的人" 的意思,是指"自作聰明的人"
smart-聰明
smart aleck-不是"聰明的人" 的意思,乃指"自作聰明的人"
"wise guy" or " smart aleck" 這兩种人都是令人討厭的人
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buried him with great ceremony-
ceremony (n)-（可數名詞）典禮，儀式，指較正式的，莊嚴的典禮，儀式。政府等舉行的慶典。
a wedding ceremony-
a funeral ceremony-葬禮
a graduation ceremony-
buried him with great ceremony-隆重，以正式的方式來埋葬
ceremony -（不可數名詞）禮節
without ceremony-不拘禮節的
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Getting ID From DNA
從DNA辨識身分From crime to immigration, Sir Alec Jeffreys changed the way we identify individuals 艾利克?傑佛瑞爵士改變了辨識個人身分的方式，從犯罪到移民，無一不包 by Chip Ewald
A science lab achievement gave justice a new tool in law courts
Since the late 1800s, authorities have used fingerprints to identify individuals, especially in criminal investigations and other identification-based legal cases. But fingerprinting changed forever when England's Sir Alec Jeffreys discovered a way of identifying individuals using their DNA: DNA fingerprinting.
All humans belong to the same species, so the majority of genetic information in people's DNA is identical. But certain sections of human DNA-sections that give each individual unique characteristics-vary astronomically from person to person. Discovering these sections in his laboratory on a September morning in 1984, Jeffreys immediately understood their potential, and DNA fingerprinting was born.
Lawyers applied the discovery to legal cases almost immediately. The following spring, DNA fingerprinting resolved an immigration case by proving a young boy's identity as a U.K. citizen. Then in 1986, DNA fingerprinting provided the evidence necessary to prove one man's innocence and another man's guilt in a murder case. Since then, this science has helped settle countless cases and investigations- establishing parent-child relationships, putting criminals in jail and freeing those wrongly accused of crimes. Without a doubt, DNA fingerprinting has forever revolutionized the way we identify people and fight crime.
More Information:
Most criminals know enough to protect their identity by wearing gloves. For police, this means crime scenes are left without usable fingerprints. But now, thanks to the help of science, we know crime scenes are hardly ever left without a trace of a criminal's DNA-in the form of a skin cell, strand of hair or a drop of blood-it's enough to catch that criminal!
Grammar Tips:
But certain sections of human DNA... vary astronomically from person to person.
astronomically-
astronomy-the study of outer space.
astronomically-in a big way; as big as outer space; being big.
in a big way:
elephant-elephantine:
Environmentalists are worried about the growing number of elephantine resorts appearing along the coastline.
Hercules-herculean:
Timothy was given a challenging assignment, and he doubts he can complete this herculean assignment in one day.
monster-monstrous:
This restaurant is known for their monstrous size sandwiches, which are as big as volleyballs.
Vocabulary Tips:
fingerprint-指紋
*The police found the suspect's fingerprints on the doorknob.
*The detective is taking fingerprints at the crime scene.
*The fingerprints match the escaped fugitive's.
genetic-基因
*The baby suffers from a genetic heart disease.
*The patient's condition is caused by a genetic defect. 基因缺陷(先天的缺陷)
*Martha studies genetic engineering at Columbia.基因工程
revolutionize (v)-徹底地改變, 徹底地改革revolution (n)-革命
*Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized how human beings perceive the world.相對論...徹底地改變了人們對世界的看法.
*The invention of laptops revolutionized the way people work.
DNA= deoxyribonucleic acid
Chat Room:
genes/jeans
genes-基因
blue eyes are in my genes.=blue eyes run in the family.
jeans- blue jeans.牛仔褲
A science lab achievement gave justice a new tool in law courts
Since the late 1800s, authorities have used fingerprints to identify individuals, especially in criminal investigations and other identification-based legal cases. But fingerprinting changed forever when England's Sir Alec Jeffreys discovered a way of identifying individuals using their DNA: DNA fingerprinting.
All humans belong to the same species, so the majority of genetic information in people's DNA is identical. But certain sections of human DNA-sections that give each individual unique characteristics-vary astronomically from person to person. Discovering these sections in his laboratory on a September morning in 1984, Jeffreys immediately understood their potential, and DNA fingerprinting was born.
Lawyers applied the discovery to legal cases almost immediately. The following spring, DNA fingerprinting resolved an immigration case by proving a young boy's identity as a U.K. citizen. Then in 1986, DNA fingerprinting provided the evidence necessary to prove one man's innocence and another man's guilt in a murder case. Since then, this science has helped settle countless cases and investigations- establishing parent-child relationships, putting criminals in jail and freeing those wrongly accused of crimes. Without a doubt, DNA fingerprinting has forever revolutionized the way we identify people and fight crime.
More Information:
Most criminals know enough to protect their identity by wearing gloves. For police, this means crime scenes are left without usable fingerprints. But now, thanks to the help of science, we know crime scenes are hardly ever left without a trace of a criminal's DNA-in the form of a skin cell, strand of hair or a drop of blood-it's enough to catch that criminal!
Grammar Tips:
But certain sections of human DNA... vary astronomically from person to person.
astronomically-
astronomy-the study of outer space.
astronomically-in a big way; as big as outer space; being big.
in a big way:
elephant-elephantine:
Environmentalists are worried about the growing number of elephantine resorts appearing along the coastline.
Hercules-herculean:
Timothy was given a challenging assignment, and he doubts he can complete this herculean assignment in one day.
monster-monstrous:
This restaurant is known for their monstrous size sandwiches, which are as big as volleyballs.
Vocabulary Tips:
fingerprint-指紋
*The police found the suspect's fingerprints on the doorknob.
*The detective is taking fingerprints at the crime scene.
*The fingerprints match the escaped fugitive's.
genetic-基因
*The baby suffers from a genetic heart disease.
*The patient's condition is caused by a genetic defect. 基因缺陷(先天的缺陷)
*Martha studies genetic engineering at Columbia.基因工程
revolutionize (v)-徹底地改變, 徹底地改革revolution (n)-革命
*Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized how human beings perceive the world.相對論...徹底地改變了人們對世界的看法.
*The invention of laptops revolutionized the way people work.
DNA= deoxyribonucleic acid
Chat Room:
genes/jeans
genes-基因
blue eyes are in my genes.=blue eyes run in the family.
jeans- blue jeans.牛仔褲
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Asian Fashion Passion
亞洲時尚瘋Introducing a new generation of Asian designers. These Asian designers are a hit in the world of fashion亞洲設計師風靡時尚界by Lisa Holl Chang
Fashion followers everywhere know of Vera Wang, lssey Miyake and Vivienne Tam, Asian names anymore, though. A new generation of Asian designers is making fashion statements on runways around the world.
From basements to runways: Doo Ri Chung
Doo Ri Chung learned determination from her hard-working parents who moved to America from Korea when Chung was four. She studied fashion at New York's Parsons School of Design and then further developed her tailoring skills under designer Geoffrey Beene. In 2001 Chung began sewing her own designs in the basement of her parents' New Jersey dry cleaner's. Chung has since moved her collection Doo Ri to midtown Manhattan but still fondly remembers the days spent designing in a basement.
Fashion critics praise Chung for her mastery of jersey, a cotton-like, stretchy material. Whether it's a suit jacket or dress, Chung's clothing drapes beautifully and feels great. Chung's most recent venture is her new collection under ligne, which offers a lower-priced alternative for fashion lovers.
Made in Malaysia: Khoon Hooi
Khoon Hooi has done what no other Malaysian designer could do: He launched a successful global brand from Malaysia. Hooi attended the Malaysia Institute of Art. He studied graphic arts for a year to please his parents but then switched to his passion: fashion.
Hooi's look is known for being feminine, romantic and youthful. Shoppers in cities like New York, Taipei, Bangkok and London discover flowing silk dresses and nature-inspired colors.
Fashion for America's first lady: Jason Wu
Taipei-born Jason Wu exploded onto the fashion scene the night of January 20, 2009. That evening, Michelle Obama, America's new first lady, wore an exquisite white gown made by Wu to President Obama's inauguration celebrations. For the boy who had sketched gowns in Taipei bridal shops when he was 5, it was a dream come true. Wu's family immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, when he was 9, Wu studied abroad in France during high school and attended college in New York City. In 2006, Wu started his own fashion label, which is known for its modern designs with a clean, classic and feminine look.
Design with a wild side: Toshikazu Iwaya
Nobody guessed that a textile designer from Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College would liven up Japan's runways. But that's exactly what Toshikazu Iwaya did, first with the company DressCamp and then with his won babel-Dress 33.
Dress33's Paris debut came in 2009. Iwaya fearlessly showed Elizabethan designs mixed with modern everyday wear. In fact, Iwaya is Known for bold designs like zebra-striped suit jackets and colorful, glittering dresses. His designs draw shoppers into stores in cities from Paris to Hong Kong.
Engineer of design: Goji Lin
Designer Goji Lin's passion for art never died, even while he was studying mechanical engineering in college. Later, Lin studied fashion design in Britain. Now based in Taipei, Lin draws on his engineering background for novel fashion ideas.
Lin's designs feature vivid colors and unique materials, including one material created from used computer monitors. He finds inspiration in Chinese culture: Calligraphy, Chinese paintings and peonies all appear in his designs.
These designers are beloved at home and popular abroad. And it shows as fashion runways increasingly feature Asia's most talented and passionate designers.
Grammar Tips:
Chung has since moved her collection Doo Ri to midtown Manhattan but still fondly remembers the days spend designing in a basement.
since= from a certain time.
George and Paul have been friends since high school.
"since" here because "has" is before "since "-"have + since"
"Have + since"-means have situation A in the pass, the situation B has after situation A, and situation B is still going on right now. we can use this"have+since" pattern:
Timothy graduated in 2008 and has since worked in his father's company.
The director retired two years ago and has since disappeared from public attention.
Vocabulary Tips:
fashion statement-時尚宣言fashion-時尚或流行 statement-聲明，宣言
*The girls made a fashion statement by coloring their hair blonde.
drape (n)-窗簾或皺褶 (v)使布料或衣服成有皺褶的狀態， 或披掛上。
*Hank used a ladder to drape (v) curtains over the windows.挂上
*She draped a red scarf over her coat.披上
venture-冒險性的事業，有風險的投資。
*Our company decided to go abroad for more lucrative business ventures.更有利潤的商業投資
*The joint venture between the two companies involves millions of dollars.
fondly- still show "love", "enjoy" or "great lively", good memory make her feel good inside.
launch-start, presenting to a public.開始,發起. 此指"推出" 新產品或服務.
*The company launched a new fragrance for women.推出新的女用香水
*The bank will launch their online banking service next month. 推出銀行綫上服務
sketch(v)-畵素描, 畵素寫 (n)-素描 quickly put an idea on paper.
*The artist sketched his daughter as she was playing in the garden.
*The architect sketched out a design for the buildings.
*She did several sketches (n) of the fisherman.
label-品牌,商標.-create a line of product to sale.
*The supermarket's generic label has become very successful. 自由品牌
*After working under an employer for years, Brenda launched her own label last year.
designer label-名牌
*Many young people enjoy buying designer labels.
feminine-很女性的
masculine-很男性的
exquisite- most beautiful, catch all people's eyes.
inauguration celebration -就職典禮
liven up something-making something more exciting.
textile designer- who design material or fabric.
draw on-利用,汲取.drew-拉,扯
*The author drew on his childhood when writing his novel.
*He drew on his experience as a teacher in order to get close to the young inmates.
glitter-光彩奪目,閃耀.
*The movie star's diamond necklace glittered in the spotlight.
*The stars glittered in the night sky.
*Nina proudly showed her glittering engagement ring to her sister.
liven up-使有生氣,使人興奮.
*A walk in the woods always livens me up in no time.
*Colorful cushions can liven up a room instantly.
*the dancers' performance livened up the concert.
Chat Room
go downtown-到市中心去
midtown Manhattan-the middle section of Manhattan
midtown-中城Manhattan
uptown-上城the upper/northern part of Manhattan （北區）
downtown-southern part of Manhattan （南區）
uptown (n)-高級住宅區，有錢人的區 rich and wealthy people live.
uptown (adj)-高級的，昂貴的，
uptown girl-富家女
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Jason Wu studied abroad in France during high school
abroad- overseas
study abroad- study at outside the country. study overseas. (overseas 要用複數)
aboard-on the ship, airplane, or bus. 在船上,飛機上或任何大衆運輸工具上.
on aboard-
aboard-也可表示在某公司,組織,團體工作.
Welcome aboard.-歡迎加入我們的公司,組織或團隊.
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run way=cat way, 二者可以互用. 機場跑道,或是伸展臺.
Fashion followers everywhere know of Vera Wang, lssey Miyake and Vivienne Tam, Asian names anymore, though. A new generation of Asian designers is making fashion statements on runways around the world.
From basements to runways: Doo Ri Chung
Doo Ri Chung learned determination from her hard-working parents who moved to America from Korea when Chung was four. She studied fashion at New York's Parsons School of Design and then further developed her tailoring skills under designer Geoffrey Beene. In 2001 Chung began sewing her own designs in the basement of her parents' New Jersey dry cleaner's. Chung has since moved her collection Doo Ri to midtown Manhattan but still fondly remembers the days spent designing in a basement.
Fashion critics praise Chung for her mastery of jersey, a cotton-like, stretchy material. Whether it's a suit jacket or dress, Chung's clothing drapes beautifully and feels great. Chung's most recent venture is her new collection under ligne, which offers a lower-priced alternative for fashion lovers.
Made in Malaysia: Khoon Hooi
Khoon Hooi has done what no other Malaysian designer could do: He launched a successful global brand from Malaysia. Hooi attended the Malaysia Institute of Art. He studied graphic arts for a year to please his parents but then switched to his passion: fashion.
Hooi's look is known for being feminine, romantic and youthful. Shoppers in cities like New York, Taipei, Bangkok and London discover flowing silk dresses and nature-inspired colors.
Fashion for America's first lady: Jason Wu
Taipei-born Jason Wu exploded onto the fashion scene the night of January 20, 2009. That evening, Michelle Obama, America's new first lady, wore an exquisite white gown made by Wu to President Obama's inauguration celebrations. For the boy who had sketched gowns in Taipei bridal shops when he was 5, it was a dream come true. Wu's family immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, when he was 9, Wu studied abroad in France during high school and attended college in New York City. In 2006, Wu started his own fashion label, which is known for its modern designs with a clean, classic and feminine look.
Design with a wild side: Toshikazu Iwaya
Nobody guessed that a textile designer from Tokyo's Bunka Fashion College would liven up Japan's runways. But that's exactly what Toshikazu Iwaya did, first with the company DressCamp and then with his won babel-Dress 33.
Dress33's Paris debut came in 2009. Iwaya fearlessly showed Elizabethan designs mixed with modern everyday wear. In fact, Iwaya is Known for bold designs like zebra-striped suit jackets and colorful, glittering dresses. His designs draw shoppers into stores in cities from Paris to Hong Kong.
Engineer of design: Goji Lin
Designer Goji Lin's passion for art never died, even while he was studying mechanical engineering in college. Later, Lin studied fashion design in Britain. Now based in Taipei, Lin draws on his engineering background for novel fashion ideas.
Lin's designs feature vivid colors and unique materials, including one material created from used computer monitors. He finds inspiration in Chinese culture: Calligraphy, Chinese paintings and peonies all appear in his designs.
These designers are beloved at home and popular abroad. And it shows as fashion runways increasingly feature Asia's most talented and passionate designers.
Grammar Tips:
Chung has since moved her collection Doo Ri to midtown Manhattan but still fondly remembers the days spend designing in a basement.
since= from a certain time.
George and Paul have been friends since high school.
"since" here because "has" is before "since "-"have + since"
"Have + since"-means have situation A in the pass, the situation B has after situation A, and situation B is still going on right now. we can use this"have+since" pattern:
Timothy graduated in 2008 and has since worked in his father's company.
The director retired two years ago and has since disappeared from public attention.
Vocabulary Tips:
fashion statement-時尚宣言fashion-時尚或流行 statement-聲明，宣言
*The girls made a fashion statement by coloring their hair blonde.
drape (n)-窗簾或皺褶 (v)使布料或衣服成有皺褶的狀態， 或披掛上。
*Hank used a ladder to drape (v) curtains over the windows.挂上
*She draped a red scarf over her coat.披上
venture-冒險性的事業，有風險的投資。
*Our company decided to go abroad for more lucrative business ventures.更有利潤的商業投資
*The joint venture between the two companies involves millions of dollars.
fondly- still show "love", "enjoy" or "great lively", good memory make her feel good inside.
launch-start, presenting to a public.開始,發起. 此指"推出" 新產品或服務.
*The company launched a new fragrance for women.推出新的女用香水
*The bank will launch their online banking service next month. 推出銀行綫上服務
sketch(v)-畵素描, 畵素寫 (n)-素描 quickly put an idea on paper.
*The artist sketched his daughter as she was playing in the garden.
*The architect sketched out a design for the buildings.
*She did several sketches (n) of the fisherman.
label-品牌,商標.-create a line of product to sale.
*The supermarket's generic label has become very successful. 自由品牌
*After working under an employer for years, Brenda launched her own label last year.
designer label-名牌
*Many young people enjoy buying designer labels.
feminine-很女性的
masculine-很男性的
exquisite- most beautiful, catch all people's eyes.
inauguration celebration -就職典禮
liven up something-making something more exciting.
textile designer- who design material or fabric.
draw on-利用,汲取.drew-拉,扯
*The author drew on his childhood when writing his novel.
*He drew on his experience as a teacher in order to get close to the young inmates.
glitter-光彩奪目,閃耀.
*The movie star's diamond necklace glittered in the spotlight.
*The stars glittered in the night sky.
*Nina proudly showed her glittering engagement ring to her sister.
liven up-使有生氣,使人興奮.
*A walk in the woods always livens me up in no time.
*Colorful cushions can liven up a room instantly.
*the dancers' performance livened up the concert.
Chat Room
go downtown-到市中心去
midtown Manhattan-the middle section of Manhattan
midtown-中城Manhattan
uptown-上城the upper/northern part of Manhattan （北區）
downtown-southern part of Manhattan （南區）
uptown (n)-高級住宅區，有錢人的區 rich and wealthy people live.
uptown (adj)-高級的，昂貴的，
uptown girl-富家女
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Jason Wu studied abroad in France during high school
abroad- overseas
study abroad- study at outside the country. study overseas. (overseas 要用複數)
aboard-on the ship, airplane, or bus. 在船上,飛機上或任何大衆運輸工具上.
on aboard-
aboard-也可表示在某公司,組織,團體工作.
Welcome aboard.-歡迎加入我們的公司,組織或團隊.
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run way=cat way, 二者可以互用. 機場跑道,或是伸展臺.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Worst Case Scenario: How to Deal With Travel Disasters (Part 2)
出國旅行最怕這個（第二部）Deal with travel trouble and live to tell the tale 因應旅途中發生的難題，先保命要緊，才能向其他人講述真實經歷by Eric Lucas, Bing Travel
Eric Lucas lives in Seattle. He has traveled in all 59 states and 24 foreign countries.
Learn How to deal with missed flights, blocked credit cards and more...
Wallet missing in Warsaw
It's a common and troublesome on-the -road mishap. I left my wallet sitting on the hood of a rental car once.
How to prevent it: Make a list of emergency lost-card phone numbers to keep in your luggage. If you're traveling overseas, make sure you carry cards whose issuers offer international collect call numbers to report when they're lost or stolen.
Credit cars blocked in Canada
This mishap is more common than people realize. Credit card companies have elaborate programs that identify "suspicious" charging activity, and it's possible that charges could be denied almost anywhere outside your home region.
What to do: Use another card- you brought three, right? Call the blocked card's issuing company immediately to unblock it.
How to prevent it: Before leaving home, call the credit card security departments and inform them of your trip plans. This is crucial for overseas travel.
Lost boarding pass in Lima
Travelers seem to delight in gamboling through airports with their boarding pass hanging from a pocket clutched in two fingers or tucked behind their ear. Bad passengers. No pass, no passage.
What to do: A gate agent or airline service-counter staffer can replace the lost boarding pass when you show valid ID.
How to prevent it: Pretend it's a $200 bill. Keep your boarding pass in a secure pocket except when you have to show it at security and the gate.
Lost luggage in Luxembourg
In our case, we'd made a tight connection through Heathrow, but my wife's suitcase didn't.
What to do: Find the luggage office immediately and file a claim. Be prepared to return to the airport to retrieve the bag once it appears. If the bag never arrives, you can always buy some basic garments and supplies.
How to prevent it: Upon check-in, always ask to see the destination tag before your bag goes on the conveyor belt. If you're departing on a long, expensive trip for which there will be little recourse if either you or your luggage fails to arrive, plan to fly in at least one day early. Also, don't choose the last flight of the day. And don't forget to put essentials, such as cameras and documents, in your carry-on bag.
Missed flight in Miami
Is this a big deal? Certainly, if you're flying to Bermuda for your wedding or France for a $15,000 cruise.
What to do: As soon as you know you won't make your plane, call the airline's reservations line and ask for help rebooking on a later flight. If the problem is nearly catastrophic (for example, you'll miss your wedding), ask the agent to help you get on another airline if yours doesn't have later service. Be prepared to pay extra, Don't fuss.
How to prevent it. The more important the trip, the more important it is to build in time before and after for unforeseen circumstances.
Medication missing in Madagascar
We know that every sensible traveler carries important medications on his or her person, in a purse or in a carry-on bag that never leaves your side. But stuff happens.
What to do: Bring clearly written prescriptions for important medications that treat conditions such as high blooded pressure, diabetes, etc. Pharmacists worldwide are able to fill them on an emergency basis when you show your passport and explain the situation. Don't try this for narcotics, though.
How to prevent it: Bring prescriptions for significant medications. Double supplies are a good idea. If you want to be utterly prepared, keep your physician's phone number handy. In a crisis, you can call and ask that the medication be shipped overnight to your locale.
Grammar Tips:
Upon check-in, always ask to see the destination tag before your bag goes on the conveyor belt.
"upon check-in"-
"upon"-is formal way to mention the situation or location. Here is refer to "at the time of"
At the time of check-in, always ask to see the destination tag before your bag goes on the conveyor belt.
Upon seeing her boyfriend on his knee with a big diamond ring and a large bouquet of lowers, Alicia began to cry.
Upon the singer's arrivals at the airport, the fans who had been waiting quietly became a screaming mob.
Vocabulary Tips:
mishap-不幸事故或災禍，但都不是非常嚴重．mis-錯誤．
After several mishaps during the trip, we finally got home.
without mishap-平安無事
*The important document arrived without mishap.
recourse-依靠，依賴，求助．
*The single mother takes care of her kids without recourse to any help.
*The couple had recourse to counseling to save their marriage.
screen-篩檢，審查
*All employees must go through medical screening before signing the contract.通過建康檢查的篩檢
*The screening of applications will take a few days.申請表的審查
gambol / gamble -pronunciation are same but meaning different.
gamble-賭博
gambol-嬉鬧，跳躍, running and playing around with exciting mood and didn't pay attention to the other important things, such as your boarding pass or luggage.
*The puppies are gamboling around their mother.l活潑亂跳的,蹦蹦跳跳的
*Kids are gamboling around on the playground.活潑亂跳的,蹦蹦跳跳的
clutch-緊握,抓緊. hold it tie.
*Patricia clutched her husband's hand while she was in labor.
*The old lady clutched her handbag to her chest while walking to the bank.
retrieve-取囘. re-有"囘來"的意思
*I tried to retrieve the email that I accidentally deleted but I didn't succeed.
*The wide receiver quickly retrieved the ball after dropping it.
valid-is up-to-dated and official. 有效的
conveyor belt-It's the belt with chain that can move along.行李輸送帶.
fuss(v)-大驚小怪，為小事而大發牢騷。不急物動詞，後面要加 "about" or "over" 爲什麽事。 *George has been fussing about moving to a new apartment.
fuss (n)-大驚小怪，小題大做。
*Stop making such a fuss! 不要大驚小怪，小題大做。
catastrophic-慘重的，災難性的。災情慘重的。重音在“tro ” . wild spread serious disaster.
*The hurricane caused catastrophic damage in the coastal area.
*It took years for the country to recover from the catastrophic earthquake.
prescription (n)-（醫生）處方。
*It's difficult to read doctor's prescriptions.
*The doctor gave me a prescription for painkillers.
*This medicine is only available with a prescription.
narcotic-illegal drugs ,重音在"co"
Chat Room
identification-辨認，確認，認同， 身份證 是identify-的名詞
He used his driver's license as identification.
identity-身份，She is a teacher.
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airline service-counter staffer. 航空公司的地面櫃檯人員。
staffer(n)-(a staff member) 單一的工作人員。
staff-是多數名詞,指一個機構的全體員工.不能用在單一的職員.要說 a staff member.
a staff member=staffer 指單一的職員.
He is a White House staffer. =He is a White House staff member.
staff (v)-配備人員。
fully staffed-沒有職位空缺
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Life is full of unforeseen circumstances.
unforeseen circumstances-不可預先看見得狀況，未預料到的突發狀況。
contingency偶發事件。
scenario-設想，假設的壯況。
the worst case scenario-能想到的最壞的情況。
acts of God-上帝的作爲。指天災。
Eric Lucas lives in Seattle. He has traveled in all 59 states and 24 foreign countries.
Learn How to deal with missed flights, blocked credit cards and more...
Wallet missing in Warsaw
It's a common and troublesome on-the -road mishap. I left my wallet sitting on the hood of a rental car once.
What to do : Call your card issuers as soon as you can. Call spouses back home who have access to billing records can help too. Ask your family to wire you money if you have no other recourse. If you're stranded in a place like Kazakhstan, consular officials （駐當地的領事） can help.
Can you get on a plane to go home? In the United States, Transportation Security Administration officials are prepared to perform extra screening for travelers who have lost their ID.How to prevent it: Make a list of emergency lost-card phone numbers to keep in your luggage. If you're traveling overseas, make sure you carry cards whose issuers offer international collect call numbers to report when they're lost or stolen.
Credit cars blocked in Canada
This mishap is more common than people realize. Credit card companies have elaborate programs that identify "suspicious" charging activity, and it's possible that charges could be denied almost anywhere outside your home region.
What to do: Use another card- you brought three, right? Call the blocked card's issuing company immediately to unblock it.
How to prevent it: Before leaving home, call the credit card security departments and inform them of your trip plans. This is crucial for overseas travel.
Lost boarding pass in Lima
Travelers seem to delight in gamboling through airports with their boarding pass hanging from a pocket clutched in two fingers or tucked behind their ear. Bad passengers. No pass, no passage.
What to do: A gate agent or airline service-counter staffer can replace the lost boarding pass when you show valid ID.
How to prevent it: Pretend it's a $200 bill. Keep your boarding pass in a secure pocket except when you have to show it at security and the gate.
Lost luggage in Luxembourg
In our case, we'd made a tight connection through Heathrow, but my wife's suitcase didn't.
What to do: Find the luggage office immediately and file a claim. Be prepared to return to the airport to retrieve the bag once it appears. If the bag never arrives, you can always buy some basic garments and supplies.
How to prevent it: Upon check-in, always ask to see the destination tag before your bag goes on the conveyor belt. If you're departing on a long, expensive trip for which there will be little recourse if either you or your luggage fails to arrive, plan to fly in at least one day early. Also, don't choose the last flight of the day. And don't forget to put essentials, such as cameras and documents, in your carry-on bag.
Missed flight in Miami
Is this a big deal? Certainly, if you're flying to Bermuda for your wedding or France for a $15,000 cruise.
What to do: As soon as you know you won't make your plane, call the airline's reservations line and ask for help rebooking on a later flight. If the problem is nearly catastrophic (for example, you'll miss your wedding), ask the agent to help you get on another airline if yours doesn't have later service. Be prepared to pay extra, Don't fuss.
How to prevent it. The more important the trip, the more important it is to build in time before and after for unforeseen circumstances.
Medication missing in Madagascar
We know that every sensible traveler carries important medications on his or her person, in a purse or in a carry-on bag that never leaves your side. But stuff happens.
What to do: Bring clearly written prescriptions for important medications that treat conditions such as high blooded pressure, diabetes, etc. Pharmacists worldwide are able to fill them on an emergency basis when you show your passport and explain the situation. Don't try this for narcotics, though.
How to prevent it: Bring prescriptions for significant medications. Double supplies are a good idea. If you want to be utterly prepared, keep your physician's phone number handy. In a crisis, you can call and ask that the medication be shipped overnight to your locale.
Grammar Tips:
Upon check-in, always ask to see the destination tag before your bag goes on the conveyor belt.
"upon check-in"-
"upon"-is formal way to mention the situation or location. Here is refer to "at the time of"
At the time of check-in, always ask to see the destination tag before your bag goes on the conveyor belt.
Upon seeing her boyfriend on his knee with a big diamond ring and a large bouquet of lowers, Alicia began to cry.
Upon the singer's arrivals at the airport, the fans who had been waiting quietly became a screaming mob.
Vocabulary Tips:
mishap-不幸事故或災禍，但都不是非常嚴重．mis-錯誤．
After several mishaps during the trip, we finally got home.
without mishap-平安無事
*The important document arrived without mishap.
recourse-依靠，依賴，求助．
*The single mother takes care of her kids without recourse to any help.
*The couple had recourse to counseling to save their marriage.
screen-篩檢，審查
*All employees must go through medical screening before signing the contract.通過建康檢查的篩檢
*The screening of applications will take a few days.申請表的審查
gambol / gamble -pronunciation are same but meaning different.
gamble-賭博
gambol-嬉鬧，跳躍, running and playing around with exciting mood and didn't pay attention to the other important things, such as your boarding pass or luggage.
*The puppies are gamboling around their mother.l活潑亂跳的,蹦蹦跳跳的
*Kids are gamboling around on the playground.活潑亂跳的,蹦蹦跳跳的
clutch-緊握,抓緊. hold it tie.
*Patricia clutched her husband's hand while she was in labor.
*The old lady clutched her handbag to her chest while walking to the bank.
retrieve-取囘. re-有"囘來"的意思
*I tried to retrieve the email that I accidentally deleted but I didn't succeed.
*The wide receiver quickly retrieved the ball after dropping it.
valid-is up-to-dated and official. 有效的
conveyor belt-It's the belt with chain that can move along.行李輸送帶.
fuss(v)-大驚小怪，為小事而大發牢騷。不急物動詞，後面要加 "about" or "over" 爲什麽事。 *George has been fussing about moving to a new apartment.
fuss (n)-大驚小怪，小題大做。
*Stop making such a fuss! 不要大驚小怪，小題大做。
catastrophic-慘重的，災難性的。災情慘重的。重音在“tro ” . wild spread serious disaster.
*The hurricane caused catastrophic damage in the coastal area.
*It took years for the country to recover from the catastrophic earthquake.
prescription (n)-（醫生）處方。
*It's difficult to read doctor's prescriptions.
*The doctor gave me a prescription for painkillers.
*This medicine is only available with a prescription.
narcotic-illegal drugs ,重音在"co"
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identification-辨認，確認，認同， 身份證 是identify-的名詞
He used his driver's license as identification.
identity-身份，She is a teacher.
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airline service-counter staffer. 航空公司的地面櫃檯人員。
staffer(n)-(a staff member) 單一的工作人員。
staff-是多數名詞,指一個機構的全體員工.不能用在單一的職員.要說 a staff member.
a staff member=staffer 指單一的職員.
He is a White House staffer. =He is a White House staff member.
staff (v)-配備人員。
fully staffed-沒有職位空缺
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Life is full of unforeseen circumstances.
unforeseen circumstances-不可預先看見得狀況，未預料到的突發狀況。
contingency偶發事件。
scenario-設想，假設的壯況。
the worst case scenario-能想到的最壞的情況。
acts of God-上帝的作爲。指天災。
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