This amazing animal could disappear from the wild in our lifetime.老虎的未来。这种令人惊奇的动物有可能在我们有生之年就从野外消失踪影。
One hundred years ago, over 100,000 tigers wandered the earth, but today there are less than 4,000 in the wild. Even more alarming is the fact that unless immediate answers are found, the tiger could become extinct within a decade.
Tiger basics
Traditionally tigers have been admired for their strength, size, beauty and bold colors. Tigers may look alike, but no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes. They are the largest of the big cats, with bodies as long as two meters and one-meter-long tails.
Tigers are powerful, muscular - weighing up to 363 kilograms - and incredibly fast. They can run at speeds up to 56 kilometers per hour. This speed and strength gives them an advantage over their prey, allowing them to kill much larger animals for food. Tigers have excellent eyesight and hunt in the dark. They hunt alone and travel over a wide area in search of food. Yet in spite of these qualities, nothing has been able to prevent the rapid decline of this beautiful beast.
The threats
In the 20th century alone, three subspecies became extinct: the Bali tiger, the Caspian tiger and the Javan tiger. From the 1930s through the 1980s, one of these subspecies of tigers disappeared nearly every 20 years. Up until the 1930s, tiger hunting was the greatest menace, but since then, loss of habitat has become a major threat. In the past, tigers roamed from Siberia to Bali and from Turkey to the Russian and Chinese coastlines. Today only about seven percent of their original habitat remains, resulting in fewer tigers in the wild.
As more forests are converted into zones for agricultural or building sites, the tigers' hunting and mating grounds are increasingly lost. The clearing and selling of timber is another factor that is leading to disappearing territory for the tigers.
However, loss of habitat is only one of the reasons why these big cats are endangered. Poachers hunt and kill the animals for various body parts that are sold and used in traditional Asian medicines. Tigers are also widely hunted for their fur. Agencies around the world are searching for ways to save this magnificent animal, but will the solutions come in time?
How can we make a difference?
How can we help governments and agencies like the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) who are working hard to save the tigers?
* Encourage friends and family members to never use anything made from illegal tiger parts. Spread the word that governments have found and approved other sources of traditional medicine made without tiger parts.
* Contact officials and ask for stricter laws against poachers and private owners.
* Pledge to buy wood and paper products made only from legally cleared forests. Look for products that carry the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) label, guaranteeing that the item comes from legal sources.
* Take a tiger vacation. Traveling to tiger reserves in India and elsewhere helps provide desperately needed income and builds support for tiger protection.
WWF hopes to help double the number of tigers in the wild by 2022, the next Year of the Tiger. Let's do our part before it's too late to save these amazing animals.
Grammar Tips:
Tigers may look alike, but no two tigers have the same pattern of orange and black stripes.
"but no two tigers have the same pattern..."\
"no two...." (directly and straightly specking) - there is not even two has alike.
No two snowflakes are alike.
No two people have the same handwriting.
" no two " - talk about what people can not do.
No two students may share a bus pass, each student must have his or her own bus pass.
Vocabulary Tips:
extinct - no longer exist. 灭种的，灭绝的。 "ex" -有“向外”之意。
*Due to rapid climate changes, this kind of butterfly is almost extinct now.
extinction (n)-灭种。绝迹。
*Congo mountain gorillas are facing extinction. 人猿
muscular - well developed muscles. 肌肉发达的，健壮的。肌肉的。
*The model is tall and muscular.
*Derek has been working out a lot, hoping to be more muscular for the game.
muscular pain -肌肉疼（医）
muscle -肌肉
*These exercises are aimed to train stomach muscles.腹肌。
decline - reduce, gradually decrease. 减少，下降，衰退。
*Hanna's health condition started to decline after she was hospitalized.
*Unemployment rates have been declining for the past three months.
*The exchange rate of the US dollars declined rapidly last year.
prey (n) - they are his hunting target of food. victim. 掠物，掠食的对象。
eyesight - seeing ability.
beast - big, large, strong animals.野兽
bold color - bright and contrast in color.
disappear - no long can be seen.
alarm - be aware of..
stripe -strip line of black and orange. 条纹。
menace - cause harm.威胁,危害。
*You can't ignore the growing menace of global warming.
*Stray dogs are considered a menace to the public.
*You could feel a hint of menace as he talked. 他说话。。有威胁的成分。
roam - Tiger moves or travels around in certain field to find food.漫游，慢步，在某个地方流浪。
*Buffalos used to roam this field, but now there are only a few left.漫游
*Tourists roam the streets of the village on weekends.
converted - exchange, exchange to... , exchange into...转变，变换，。成(to ,into)什么。。
*The garage was converted into a study.
*Shirley knew the formula for converting pounds to kilos when she was six.
thread -that cause danger or harm.
subspecies - a group of plant or animal are related but in a certain way.
poacher -people who illegally catch animals or enter into other properties. poach (vi) -采取不当手段，成泥泞，加水调匀，侵入。。（(vt) 滚煮，践踏，欺骗，(vi/vt) 偷猎）
endanger - a few left, very soon they become extinction .频临灭种的
timber - lumber, wood. lumberjack logging trees.
mating ground - an friendly environment for tiger to produce babies. 生育繁殖的环境。
habitat -栖息地,自然繁殖地，住所。 habitation (n) －住所，住宅，居住
inhabitant -居民，居住者，栖居的动物。inhabitancy (n)-居住，住所。
wildlife - animal live in nature without the help form human.野生生物。
*Richard is devoted to the conservation of wildlife in Africa. 。。野生生物的保育。
*Wildlife in this area was harmed by polluted soil and water.
pledge (v) - strong, serious promise.发誓，保证，承诺。(n)-承诺，保证。
*I pledged to exercise three times a week.
*He pledged never to come home until he became successful.
*The voters will examine the candidate's election pledges.候选人的选举承诺。。被选民检视。
desperately (adv) - 孤注一掷地，拼命地，不顾一切地。desperate (adj)-情急的，迫切的。
*The contestant desperately tried to impress the judges.
*The man fell in the water desperately trying to stay above the water.
illegal - is not legal; is against the law. You are not allowed.
strict - seriously follow the law. stricter -more strict.
private owner - is not "zoo". is refer to people privately own, feed, take care of ..
stewardship - you are responsible it and figure out how to use it.
council - a group of people or an organization in charge of the place.
Char Room:
look alike - (two words) -一抹一样的人或物。
Tigers may look alike.
look-alike (n) (one word) -看起来很像。。。
a celebrity look-alike: 有明星脸的人。
look-alike = forgery.
forgery -假货，假的，膺品。
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territory -领土，区域，地盘。
disappearing territory - （老虎）逐渐消失的活动范围。
territory -学问的领域。
unfamiliar territory -不熟悉的领域。
Computer problems are unfamiliar territory for me.
come with the territory = It's part of the job. 工作的一部分。如警察深夜出巡任务，军人调动地区，父母亲深夜起来喂婴儿吃奶等，都是职责的一部分。
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tiger -老虎。
paper tiger -seeing dangerous but is really not harm. 指中国俗话所谓的“纸老虎”。
two tigers, one is without ear, and one is without tail,。。。 means "the thing is very strange". 中国童谣“两支老虎。。。真奇怪。
have tiger by the tail - means you have something more than you can handle.
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lose / loose / loss / lost :
loss- (n) －损失，失去，丢失，损耗，丧失，损毁，伤亡（人数），错过，浪费，降低。。。
loose - (lus) （adj) not tight, unclear...松，宽的，不严格的，不明确的，暧昧的，散放的，没加约束的，不结实的，散慢，放荡的。。。
lose (luz) (vi)-受损失，赔钱，破坏，损失。失去，抓不住。。失败。。something is missing.
lost -lose 过去式。
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on time / in time:
on time -准时
in time - 及时
just in time - 正好及时。
He arrived just in time for the opening ceremony.
Agencies around the world are searching for ways to save this magnificent animal but will the solutions come in time? 解决办法会能及时吗？能来得及吗？
out of time -not enough time, time is running out.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Plastic Bottle of Light
Plastic bottles are brightening homes and lives in the Philippines.光明之瓶。 在菲律宾，塑胶瓶不仅照亮许多人的住家，也照亮他们的人生.
People often recycle plastic bottles. But Illac Diaz' s non-profit organization, MyShelter Foundation, has found another use for them. The foundation uses plastic bottles to bring daylight into the tiny, dark homes in Manila's poor areas. These Solar Bottle Bulbs provide cheap and long-lasting light to families who cannot afford much electricity.
People fill the plastic bottles with filtered water and bleach. The bottles are then installed into holes in the houses' roofs. This process takes less than an hour. Then sunlight enters the bottle, and the water allows the light to shine throughout the room. The solar Bottle Bulbs give off as much light as a 55-watt light bulb. And each bulb can last for five years. Such a simple and cheap light source greatly improves the lives of many poor families. The project aims to bring light to one million homes in Manila.
Diaz also hopes to take his project to other communities outside of the city. By doing so, MyShelter Foundation can brighten up the Philippines one bottle at a time.
Grammar Tips:
By doing so, MyShelter Foundation can brighten up the Philippines one bottle at a time.
"By doing so,..." - in native specking is "By doing what was just mentioned "
"By doing so,.." - is a formal way to talk about certain result come from certain action.
Diaz also hopes to take his project to other communities outside of the city.
"By doing so, .."- use on when talk about certain action leads to certain result.
Lena prepares and freezes five lunch boxes every Sunday. By doing so, she doesn't have to worry about fixing her lunch boxes on weekday nights.
Jason keeps his electrical appliances unplugged and only plugs them in when he uses them. By doing so, he has saved a lot of money on his electric bill.
Vocabulary Tips:
plastic (adj) -塑胶的，塑料的
*Plastic bottle.
plastic (n)-塑胶，塑料。
*The phone's cover is made of plastic.
plastics -塑胶的东西，塑料的东西。
*Plastics are cheap and easy to maintain.
filter (v)- 过滤，
*An antivirus system automatically filters everything we download.
filter -渗透，传开。
*The news of upcoming layoffs started to filter through the company.
filter (n)- 过滤的器具，过滤器。
* an oil filter - 滤油器
* a coffee filter -咖啡过滤器。
process- 过程。
* The process of assembling this model car was a frustrating experience for me. 组装的过程。。
* The application process for the loan usually takes over a week. 申请贷款过程。。
Chat Room:
light -亮光。
the light at the end of the tunnel - 看到隧道尽头的亮光。指“在不好的境遇中，看到希望，有出入，前景会好转。”
see the light - understanding. 明白过了， 明白，懂，了解。
see the light of day -（出版业）文章，书问世了，被出版了。
People often recycle plastic bottles. But Illac Diaz' s non-profit organization, MyShelter Foundation, has found another use for them. The foundation uses plastic bottles to bring daylight into the tiny, dark homes in Manila's poor areas. These Solar Bottle Bulbs provide cheap and long-lasting light to families who cannot afford much electricity.
People fill the plastic bottles with filtered water and bleach. The bottles are then installed into holes in the houses' roofs. This process takes less than an hour. Then sunlight enters the bottle, and the water allows the light to shine throughout the room. The solar Bottle Bulbs give off as much light as a 55-watt light bulb. And each bulb can last for five years. Such a simple and cheap light source greatly improves the lives of many poor families. The project aims to bring light to one million homes in Manila.
Diaz also hopes to take his project to other communities outside of the city. By doing so, MyShelter Foundation can brighten up the Philippines one bottle at a time.
Grammar Tips:
By doing so, MyShelter Foundation can brighten up the Philippines one bottle at a time.
"By doing so,..." - in native specking is "By doing what was just mentioned "
"By doing so,.." - is a formal way to talk about certain result come from certain action.
Diaz also hopes to take his project to other communities outside of the city.
"By doing so, .."- use on when talk about certain action leads to certain result.
Lena prepares and freezes five lunch boxes every Sunday. By doing so, she doesn't have to worry about fixing her lunch boxes on weekday nights.
Jason keeps his electrical appliances unplugged and only plugs them in when he uses them. By doing so, he has saved a lot of money on his electric bill.
Vocabulary Tips:
plastic (adj) -塑胶的，塑料的
*Plastic bottle.
plastic (n)-塑胶，塑料。
*The phone's cover is made of plastic.
plastics -塑胶的东西，塑料的东西。
*Plastics are cheap and easy to maintain.
filter (v)- 过滤，
*An antivirus system automatically filters everything we download.
filter -渗透，传开。
*The news of upcoming layoffs started to filter through the company.
filter (n)- 过滤的器具，过滤器。
* an oil filter - 滤油器
* a coffee filter -咖啡过滤器。
process- 过程。
* The process of assembling this model car was a frustrating experience for me. 组装的过程。。
* The application process for the loan usually takes over a week. 申请贷款过程。。
Chat Room:
light -亮光。
the light at the end of the tunnel - 看到隧道尽头的亮光。指“在不好的境遇中，看到希望，有出入，前景会好转。”
see the light - understanding. 明白过了， 明白，懂，了解。
see the light of day -（出版业）文章，书问世了，被出版了。
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Hacktivism
Making voices heard over the Internet 駭客行动主义。透过网路让不同的声音被人们听见。
Hackers are people who have advanced computer skills. Activists gather like-minded people together to protest unfair laws laws and practices or to promote a cause. Over the last 20 years or so, these two kinds of people have started joining forces to promote a new kind of Internet-related activism called hacktivism.
The participants, or hacktivists, include computer programmers, artists, activists and ordinary people. Instead of using their real names, many hacktivists use handles - combinations of numerals and letters -that mask their real identities. As opposed to cyber criminals, who use their hacking skills to steal, hacktivists are driven by ideals. They might seek to reveal weaknesses in security systems, protest policies that limit freedom or simply draw media attention to certain causes.
The term backtivism was first coined by members of the hacker group CULT OF THE DEAD COW (cDc) in the late 1990s. In an essay titled "Waging Peace on the Internet," Group member Oxblood Ruffin describes hacktivism as "using technology to advance human rights through electronic media." Of course, not all hacktivists agree with Ruffin's opinion.
Hacktivists tend to agree on keeping the Internet free. But their methods of involving supporters vary. The Electronic Disturbance Theater (EDT) is a group that arranges virtual sit-ins, in which users voluntarily participate in protests against unfair treatment of students or workers. If enough users visit a site at one time, it crashes.
The headline-grabbing group Anonymous has used tactics such as posting links that trick users into participating in one of their distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. When the U.S. Department of Justice shut down megaupload.com last January, Anonymous perceived the move as a threat to Internet freedom. They responded by launching an attack that shut down the Department of Justice site as well as several music industry sites. Hacktivist group site as well as several music industry sites.
Hacktivist graoup Telecomix uses its technical abilities to help people build emergency communication networks. During last year's protests against former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Telecomix helped protesters communicate with each other after high-speed Internet services were shut down.
Whether hacktivists should be considered heroes or troublemakers is open to interpretation. The only thing for sure is that people with passion and skill will attempt to keep the World Wide Web open and free.
Grammar Tips:
As opposed to cyber criminals who use their hacking skills to steal, hacktivists are driven by ideals.
"as opposed to " - point out that are very difference between two things. also mean " while."
If you're feeling lonely, why not go and find someone to help as opposed to staying at home and feeling sorry for yourself?
As opposed to dining at a fancy restaurant, Mr. And Mrs. Clark decided to go on a picnic to celebrate their anniversary.
Vocabulary Tips:
hacker -非法侵入他人电脑的骇客。a person who is illegally broke into other people's computer.
hack-侵入，illegal way to break into other people's computer.
*When he was in college, this famous computer company CEO was a hacker.
*These high school kids hacked into the main computer system of a local bank.
activist -活跃，激进的分子 a person has strong opinion try to make other people to know by protesting, walking on the street, hold the banner, sometimes cause trouble.
active -活跃，激进的
*These high school kids hacked into the main computer system of a local bank.
*Some civil rights activists are protesting in front of city hall.
*William has been a party activist for many years. 政党激进分子。。
activism -激进主义，主义行动。示威。to get their voice heard , let people pay attention what they try to say.
hacktivism - let the voice to be heard by hacking into other people's computer system.
handle -门把，昵称，称号。a name of person, or a group or a place to be thier fake name as their identities.
identities -who you (they ) are.
*George uses different handles while playing different on-line games.
*Ben uses a cartoon character's name as his handle on Facebook.
tactic -战术，策略，方法，手段。a way, a plan, a method.
*This con artist changed his tactics so often that many were fooled by him.骗钱高手。。
*Oliver is an experienced salesman. He knows all the tactics to get the customers to buy.
perceive -感觉或理解，"ceive":有“ 接受”之意。something come out that make people believe..
*Entertainers are often perceived as self-centered and proud. 被认为，被解读，被理解为。。。
*The mayor's comment was perceived as an announcement of his intent to run for re-election.被解读为。。，被认为。。。
interpretation - 翻译，解释或解读。诠释。
The article is just the reporter's personal interpretation of this phenomenon. 他个人对这现象 的解读。
*Meryl Streep's excellent interpretation of Thatcher won her anther Oscar.。。。柴契尔夫人的精彩诠释，再次获得小金人。
phenomenon (n)- 现象，珍品，天才，非凡的人或物。
driven by - motivated by...
waging - fight for it.... (try to seeking peace in Internet)
advance - move forward.
disturbance - interrupt, cause trouble.
sit-in : a public event, a group of people enter a place, occupy the place and refuse to leave (let people notice them) 霸占某处，予以示威。。
virtual -虚拟，不存在于真实的世界中。
crash - damaged, not working anymore. break down.
Chat Room:
title/entitle :
title (v) - 当作书名，或标题。
...titled "Waging Peace on the Internet"...
title (n)- 名称，书名。
entitle - 有资格，或有权利的。
You are not entitled to use the school library.无权使用。。。
The ticket entitles you to a free seat at the concert. 这票使你有权免费听一场音乐会。
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hero -英雄，（指男性，也用于说“一大群女英雄”）
heroine - 女英雄，（指一位女性。）
Hackers are people who have advanced computer skills. Activists gather like-minded people together to protest unfair laws laws and practices or to promote a cause. Over the last 20 years or so, these two kinds of people have started joining forces to promote a new kind of Internet-related activism called hacktivism.
The participants, or hacktivists, include computer programmers, artists, activists and ordinary people. Instead of using their real names, many hacktivists use handles - combinations of numerals and letters -that mask their real identities. As opposed to cyber criminals, who use their hacking skills to steal, hacktivists are driven by ideals. They might seek to reveal weaknesses in security systems, protest policies that limit freedom or simply draw media attention to certain causes.
The term backtivism was first coined by members of the hacker group CULT OF THE DEAD COW (cDc) in the late 1990s. In an essay titled "Waging Peace on the Internet," Group member Oxblood Ruffin describes hacktivism as "using technology to advance human rights through electronic media." Of course, not all hacktivists agree with Ruffin's opinion.
Hacktivists tend to agree on keeping the Internet free. But their methods of involving supporters vary. The Electronic Disturbance Theater (EDT) is a group that arranges virtual sit-ins, in which users voluntarily participate in protests against unfair treatment of students or workers. If enough users visit a site at one time, it crashes.
The headline-grabbing group Anonymous has used tactics such as posting links that trick users into participating in one of their distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. When the U.S. Department of Justice shut down megaupload.com last January, Anonymous perceived the move as a threat to Internet freedom. They responded by launching an attack that shut down the Department of Justice site as well as several music industry sites. Hacktivist group site as well as several music industry sites.
Hacktivist graoup Telecomix uses its technical abilities to help people build emergency communication networks. During last year's protests against former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Telecomix helped protesters communicate with each other after high-speed Internet services were shut down.
Whether hacktivists should be considered heroes or troublemakers is open to interpretation. The only thing for sure is that people with passion and skill will attempt to keep the World Wide Web open and free.
Grammar Tips:
As opposed to cyber criminals who use their hacking skills to steal, hacktivists are driven by ideals.
"as opposed to " - point out that are very difference between two things. also mean " while."
If you're feeling lonely, why not go and find someone to help as opposed to staying at home and feeling sorry for yourself?
As opposed to dining at a fancy restaurant, Mr. And Mrs. Clark decided to go on a picnic to celebrate their anniversary.
Vocabulary Tips:
hacker -非法侵入他人电脑的骇客。a person who is illegally broke into other people's computer.
hack-侵入，illegal way to break into other people's computer.
*When he was in college, this famous computer company CEO was a hacker.
*These high school kids hacked into the main computer system of a local bank.
activist -活跃，激进的分子 a person has strong opinion try to make other people to know by protesting, walking on the street, hold the banner, sometimes cause trouble.
active -活跃，激进的
*These high school kids hacked into the main computer system of a local bank.
*Some civil rights activists are protesting in front of city hall.
*William has been a party activist for many years. 政党激进分子。。
activism -激进主义，主义行动。示威。to get their voice heard , let people pay attention what they try to say.
hacktivism - let the voice to be heard by hacking into other people's computer system.
handle -门把，昵称，称号。a name of person, or a group or a place to be thier fake name as their identities.
identities -who you (they ) are.
*George uses different handles while playing different on-line games.
*Ben uses a cartoon character's name as his handle on Facebook.
tactic -战术，策略，方法，手段。a way, a plan, a method.
*This con artist changed his tactics so often that many were fooled by him.骗钱高手。。
*Oliver is an experienced salesman. He knows all the tactics to get the customers to buy.
perceive -感觉或理解，"ceive":有“ 接受”之意。something come out that make people believe..
*Entertainers are often perceived as self-centered and proud. 被认为，被解读，被理解为。。。
*The mayor's comment was perceived as an announcement of his intent to run for re-election.被解读为。。，被认为。。。
interpretation - 翻译，解释或解读。诠释。
The article is just the reporter's personal interpretation of this phenomenon. 他个人对这现象 的解读。
*Meryl Streep's excellent interpretation of Thatcher won her anther Oscar.。。。柴契尔夫人的精彩诠释，再次获得小金人。
phenomenon (n)- 现象，珍品，天才，非凡的人或物。
driven by - motivated by...
waging - fight for it.... (try to seeking peace in Internet)
advance - move forward.
disturbance - interrupt, cause trouble.
sit-in : a public event, a group of people enter a place, occupy the place and refuse to leave (let people notice them) 霸占某处，予以示威。。
virtual -虚拟，不存在于真实的世界中。
crash - damaged, not working anymore. break down.
Chat Room:
title/entitle :
title (v) - 当作书名，或标题。
...titled "Waging Peace on the Internet"...
title (n)- 名称，书名。
entitle - 有资格，或有权利的。
You are not entitled to use the school library.无权使用。。。
The ticket entitles you to a free seat at the concert. 这票使你有权免费听一场音乐会。
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hero -英雄，（指男性，也用于说“一大群女英雄”）
heroine - 女英雄，（指一位女性。）
Friday, September 21, 2012
A Diving Paradise
Interested in diving? Moalboal is the place to stare! 潜水天堂：莫亚礁。对潜水有兴趣吗？莫亚礁是个开始（体验潜水）的好地方！
For a wonderful vacation experience, visit Moalboal, a small town in the southwest of Cebu, Philippines. It's a three-hour trip from Cebu City, and its population is around 28,000. The sleepy town may not look like much, but Moalboal is home to some of the best dive sites in Asia. If you love the sun and the water, you'll love this little paradise.
Panagsama Beach
The fun starts at Panagsama Beech, a former fishing village that's now scuba central. Walk down the street, and you'll see dive shops, restaurants, resorts and more. Locals sell fresh seafood right on the street. just pick the fish you want, and they'll cook it for you! Or step into one of the open-air restaurants that sit right at the water's edge. These offer all types of food, and all have an ideal view of the ocean.
This town is a close-knit mix of locals and divers. Stay a few days and you'll begin to see some familiar faces!
Diving Moalboal
Visitors often schedule dives with one of the dive shops. These trips are very affordable and fun for divers of all skill levels. The shops rent diving equipment, or you can bring your own. Most shops offer scuba courses. You can take a beginner course and experience diving for the first time. If you're more experienced, you can try a wreck dive or a night dive.
Moalboal's beautiful coral reef has a wide variety of marine life. Sea turtles, lionfish and starfish are a few of the creatures you may see. One popular dive site is Pescador Island. Underwater, divers can explore a steep wall covered in coral. And don't miss diving with whale sharks! These sharks are enormous at 12 meters or more in length. Don't worry- they're very gentle and only feed on plankton and small fish. If you can't dive, that's OK. You can see the sharks from a boat, or you can try snorkeling with them instead.
Exploring Moalboal
There's a lot to do above the water as well in Panagsama Beach there are plenty of small souvenir shops to shop in. Ride into Moalboal's city center in a local "taxi," a motorcycle with a sidecar. There you can explore the fruit stands, bakeries and a fish market. If you're in the mood for something really exciting, book a day trip to go river trekking, horseback riding or mountain biking!
Just like the dives, there are tours for people of all skill levels. For a relaxing day, go to beautiful White Beach. Although it is less developed than Panagsama, it's a good place for a beach barbecue! This beach is quiet on weekdays, but the weekends are much busier. Go on a Sunday for a taste of a true Filipino beach party! For such a small place, there's a lot to see and do!
Whether you are underwater or on dry land, Moalboal is a great choice for a tropical adventure.
Grammar Tips:
The sleepy town may not look like much, but Moaboal is home to some of the best dive sites in Asia.
much - There is so mach to do!
much - here refer to "something special or something remarkable."
much - something special.
look - appearance.
The tiny robot may not look like much, but it is programmed to do many things.
The park wasn't much to look at even though the travel book describes it as such a wonderful place to visit.
Vocabulary Tips:
paradise - 乐园，像天堂一样的地方。a place that is good and perfect.
*Paris is a paradise for fashion enthusiasts.热爱时尚的人
*Hawaii is a tropical paradise.
*His idea of paradise is lying on his bed watching TV all day.
scuba - 水肺，潜水用的水肺。an equipment for diving.
scuba diving -带着水肺潜水。浮潜。潜
* Patrick went to Guam for a scuba diving trip.
snorkel -潜水时带的呼吸管。a tube to breath while you are in the water.
snorkeling - 带着呼吸管的浮潜。
*Many tourists are snorkeling in this shallow area.
close-knit: 紧密地结合，互动密切的。a group of people support each other, very friendly. "knit" -编织
*Isabelle is from a close-knit family. They do everything together.
*The elderly people are well taken care of in such a close-knit community. 老人受到很好的照顾。
equipment -设备。配备。
* The recording studio's equipment costs millions.
* Dad has a whole set of camping equipment.
* The renovation of the clinic's equipment will take about three months.
cliff -陡峭的。sharp and steep.
*The steep cliff is a well-known site for photographers.
*It was difficult to climb such a steep trail.
* The steep cliff is a well-known site for photographers.
cliff -起伏很大的。
*The steep rise in oil prices will affect many businesses.
enormous (adj)- 庞大的，巨大的。huge,very large, very big.
*The enormous stadium really impressed me.
*George is under enormous pressure now. He needs our support.
*An enormous amount of time and effort was invested in this project.
steep - sharp cliff.
wreck - damaged ship, sank ship.破船，沉在海底的船。
snorkeling - not diving, not go into the water, stay on the water, wear snorkel, put head in the water to watch things under the water.
lionfish - small white and red fish with long fin.
plankton - small sea creature, smaller than fish.
whale shark - is a kind of shark with weak teeth, would not kill people.
souvenir - a gift you buy when you're traveling.
*I bought a miniature Eiffel Tower in a souvenir store.
*Ellen kept her ticket to the show as a souvenir for the night.
* Bad collects souvenir spoons.
mood- a feeling. (in)
*Oscar is in a bad mood today. You'd better leave him alone.
*I'm not in the mood for partying. I need to finish my report today.
*I'm not in the mood to joke around.
tropical (adj) - 热带的
* a tropical island -热带的岛屿
* tropical fruits -热带的水果
* tropical storms -热带的所产生的暴风雨。
tropics (n)-热带
*The trip to the tropics changed Jason's life. 热带之旅
Chat Room:
"open-air" -户外露天的。outdoor, outside, there is open to outside, not walls.
an open-air theater :户外露天的剧院。
alfresco = in the fresh air
We'll be dining alfresco (adv.) - We'll be dining in the fresh air.(open-air restaurant or place.)
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marine - 海洋的，栖息于海洋的生物。
marine exploration - 海洋探险。
a marine laboratory -海洋实验室。
marine biology - 海洋生物学。
marine life -海洋生物 refer to animals live in the sea.
Marine - 海军。
the United States Marine Corps - (Corps, 'ps' 不发音 唸"cor") 美国海军陆战队.
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book -书
book - reserve. 预订，预约
to book a day trip to go river trekking, horseback riding or mountain biking.
book a table -预订餐桌（在饭馆）
booked up = booked solid = fully booked - no available at all. 订满了。
to cook the books.- 在做帐时，作手脚，不实的申报盈利与开支。即是“做假帐”
"cook" -窜改，捏造
" book "- 帐簿。
For a wonderful vacation experience, visit Moalboal, a small town in the southwest of Cebu, Philippines. It's a three-hour trip from Cebu City, and its population is around 28,000. The sleepy town may not look like much, but Moalboal is home to some of the best dive sites in Asia. If you love the sun and the water, you'll love this little paradise.
Panagsama Beach
The fun starts at Panagsama Beech, a former fishing village that's now scuba central. Walk down the street, and you'll see dive shops, restaurants, resorts and more. Locals sell fresh seafood right on the street. just pick the fish you want, and they'll cook it for you! Or step into one of the open-air restaurants that sit right at the water's edge. These offer all types of food, and all have an ideal view of the ocean.
This town is a close-knit mix of locals and divers. Stay a few days and you'll begin to see some familiar faces!
Diving Moalboal
Visitors often schedule dives with one of the dive shops. These trips are very affordable and fun for divers of all skill levels. The shops rent diving equipment, or you can bring your own. Most shops offer scuba courses. You can take a beginner course and experience diving for the first time. If you're more experienced, you can try a wreck dive or a night dive.
Moalboal's beautiful coral reef has a wide variety of marine life. Sea turtles, lionfish and starfish are a few of the creatures you may see. One popular dive site is Pescador Island. Underwater, divers can explore a steep wall covered in coral. And don't miss diving with whale sharks! These sharks are enormous at 12 meters or more in length. Don't worry- they're very gentle and only feed on plankton and small fish. If you can't dive, that's OK. You can see the sharks from a boat, or you can try snorkeling with them instead.
Exploring Moalboal
There's a lot to do above the water as well in Panagsama Beach there are plenty of small souvenir shops to shop in. Ride into Moalboal's city center in a local "taxi," a motorcycle with a sidecar. There you can explore the fruit stands, bakeries and a fish market. If you're in the mood for something really exciting, book a day trip to go river trekking, horseback riding or mountain biking!
Just like the dives, there are tours for people of all skill levels. For a relaxing day, go to beautiful White Beach. Although it is less developed than Panagsama, it's a good place for a beach barbecue! This beach is quiet on weekdays, but the weekends are much busier. Go on a Sunday for a taste of a true Filipino beach party! For such a small place, there's a lot to see and do!
Whether you are underwater or on dry land, Moalboal is a great choice for a tropical adventure.
Grammar Tips:
The sleepy town may not look like much, but Moaboal is home to some of the best dive sites in Asia.
much - There is so mach to do!
much - here refer to "something special or something remarkable."
much - something special.
look - appearance.
The tiny robot may not look like much, but it is programmed to do many things.
The park wasn't much to look at even though the travel book describes it as such a wonderful place to visit.
Vocabulary Tips:
paradise - 乐园，像天堂一样的地方。a place that is good and perfect.
*Paris is a paradise for fashion enthusiasts.热爱时尚的人
*Hawaii is a tropical paradise.
*His idea of paradise is lying on his bed watching TV all day.
scuba - 水肺，潜水用的水肺。an equipment for diving.
scuba diving -带着水肺潜水。浮潜。潜
* Patrick went to Guam for a scuba diving trip.
snorkel -潜水时带的呼吸管。a tube to breath while you are in the water.
snorkeling - 带着呼吸管的浮潜。
*Many tourists are snorkeling in this shallow area.
close-knit: 紧密地结合，互动密切的。a group of people support each other, very friendly. "knit" -编织
*Isabelle is from a close-knit family. They do everything together.
*The elderly people are well taken care of in such a close-knit community. 老人受到很好的照顾。
equipment -设备。配备。
* The recording studio's equipment costs millions.
* Dad has a whole set of camping equipment.
* The renovation of the clinic's equipment will take about three months.
cliff -陡峭的。sharp and steep.
*The steep cliff is a well-known site for photographers.
*It was difficult to climb such a steep trail.
* The steep cliff is a well-known site for photographers.
cliff -起伏很大的。
*The steep rise in oil prices will affect many businesses.
enormous (adj)- 庞大的，巨大的。huge,very large, very big.
*The enormous stadium really impressed me.
*George is under enormous pressure now. He needs our support.
*An enormous amount of time and effort was invested in this project.
steep - sharp cliff.
wreck - damaged ship, sank ship.破船，沉在海底的船。
snorkeling - not diving, not go into the water, stay on the water, wear snorkel, put head in the water to watch things under the water.
lionfish - small white and red fish with long fin.
plankton - small sea creature, smaller than fish.
whale shark - is a kind of shark with weak teeth, would not kill people.
souvenir - a gift you buy when you're traveling.
*I bought a miniature Eiffel Tower in a souvenir store.
*Ellen kept her ticket to the show as a souvenir for the night.
* Bad collects souvenir spoons.
mood- a feeling. (in)
*Oscar is in a bad mood today. You'd better leave him alone.
*I'm not in the mood for partying. I need to finish my report today.
*I'm not in the mood to joke around.
tropical (adj) - 热带的
* a tropical island -热带的岛屿
* tropical fruits -热带的水果
* tropical storms -热带的所产生的暴风雨。
tropics (n)-热带
*The trip to the tropics changed Jason's life. 热带之旅
Chat Room:
"open-air" -户外露天的。outdoor, outside, there is open to outside, not walls.
an open-air theater :户外露天的剧院。
alfresco = in the fresh air
We'll be dining alfresco (adv.) - We'll be dining in the fresh air.(open-air restaurant or place.)
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marine - 海洋的，栖息于海洋的生物。
marine exploration - 海洋探险。
a marine laboratory -海洋实验室。
marine biology - 海洋生物学。
marine life -海洋生物 refer to animals live in the sea.
Marine - 海军。
the United States Marine Corps - (Corps, 'ps' 不发音 唸"cor") 美国海军陆战队.
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book -书
book - reserve. 预订，预约
to book a day trip to go river trekking, horseback riding or mountain biking.
book a table -预订餐桌（在饭馆）
booked up = booked solid = fully booked - no available at all. 订满了。
to cook the books.- 在做帐时，作手脚，不实的申报盈利与开支。即是“做假帐”
"cook" -窜改，捏造
" book "- 帐簿。
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Changing your financial future
Four simple steps to help you make and stick to a budget. 改变你未来的财务状况。四个简单步骤助你制订及坚守预算.
Are your spending habits doing you more harm than good? Getting control of your daily finances is an important part of personal financial management. If you struggle with budgeting, these four steps will put you on track to a more prosperous future.
1. Track your spending
How much money did you spend on coffee and entertainment last month? Most people have no idea where most of their money goes, so finding out can be a life-changing experience.
Try tracking your spending for one month. Each time you make a purchase, write it down. This will make you aware of your spending and help you analyze it. You may be shocked by how much you are actually spending on something.
2. Making a budget
After you've tracked your spending for a month, creating a realistic budget will be easy. Start your budget by listing all of your major spending areas - food, clothes, entertainment, etc. Then use the information you gained from tracking your spending to come up with a reasonable estimate of how much you should budget for each area.
3. Stay on budget
Once you have created your budget, stick to it by using the envelope method. Prepare on envelope for each of your budget items. Then put your budget money into the envelopes so you can monitor your spending throughout the month. Using the envelope method helps you control the pace of your spending. It also makes it easier to adjust your budget so it is realistic and reflective of your needs.
4. Start an emergency fund
Unexpected expenses can create havoc with your budget. Having an emergency fund gives you the ability to deal with unexpected occurrences while letting you stay on budget. First, decide how much you will need.
Experts often recommend having enough money to cover between three and six months of living expenses. Then set up your emergency fund by opening a bank account that will only be used for emergencies. Make saving for your emergency fund and other saving part of your budget. You can even have your bank automatically transfer a set amount of money into your emergency fund and other savings each month.
Vocabulary Tips:
finances-财务状况，或是可以动用的钱。money status.
* Vivian's finances have improved since she got a second job.
* The company's finances are perfectly sound.
finance (n) - 财务管理。managing of money.
*Minister of Finance -财务部长。
on track - 上轨道，步上轨道。'track' -轨道 train track, train is running on the track keep one direction toward the destination.
* Even though the team was not in good shape, after intense training, they're back on track.
on the right track -在正确的方向（前进.） toward the right direction.
*The sales report shows that our marketing is on the right track.。。。方向是正确的。。
estimate -估计，预估。take a good guess, not sure, believe it close enough to the real.
estimate (n) - 预算，估的价码。
* I told my mechanic to give me an estimate of the cost to fix this old car.
* The estimate number of homes lost in the hurricane is in the hundreds.
analyze -to exam. or study it in detail to figure out what it was and understand more about how it was, where your money went, in order to make change to be better.
major - big one.
realistic - to be more real, more reasonable.
come up - create
prosperous - successful, doing great.
reflective -反应的，也指反射，反光 reflect -反应，反射。
*This movie is reflective of the problems that teenagers are facing today.
*The incident is reflective of serious conflicts between races.
reflective-反应的，也指反射，反光
*reflective road signs. 反光路标
havoc -大混乱，杂乱。（with)
*A car rushed into a store and caused great havoc.很大的混乱。
*The accident created havoc with the subway schedules.
occurrence -发生，出现。 "occur"-发生
*The consistent occurrence of computer crashes impaired our department.瘫痪
*There is an increase in the occurrence of thefts in this area. 发生小偷偷东西。。
Chat Room:
realistic -逼真。
realistic - 现实的，实际的，
This ins't a realistic plan -不切实际的计划。
make a budget - 订下计划。
realistic budget - 切合实际的计划。
get real! - 现实一点。别自欺欺人。切合实际一点。
Get real! You'll never lose weight.
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cover -垫钱，代付，足以应付。。。(for)
cover -覆盖，遮盖。遮住。
cover - 玩球时，防守紧紧盯着。。。
I need walk away for a few minutes, can you cover for me.代替某人工作。
cover -行走某段距离
We need to cover three blocks in a short time. 在短时间内，。。必须走完三条街
Are your spending habits doing you more harm than good? Getting control of your daily finances is an important part of personal financial management. If you struggle with budgeting, these four steps will put you on track to a more prosperous future.
1. Track your spending
How much money did you spend on coffee and entertainment last month? Most people have no idea where most of their money goes, so finding out can be a life-changing experience.
Try tracking your spending for one month. Each time you make a purchase, write it down. This will make you aware of your spending and help you analyze it. You may be shocked by how much you are actually spending on something.
2. Making a budget
After you've tracked your spending for a month, creating a realistic budget will be easy. Start your budget by listing all of your major spending areas - food, clothes, entertainment, etc. Then use the information you gained from tracking your spending to come up with a reasonable estimate of how much you should budget for each area.
3. Stay on budget
Once you have created your budget, stick to it by using the envelope method. Prepare on envelope for each of your budget items. Then put your budget money into the envelopes so you can monitor your spending throughout the month. Using the envelope method helps you control the pace of your spending. It also makes it easier to adjust your budget so it is realistic and reflective of your needs.
4. Start an emergency fund
Unexpected expenses can create havoc with your budget. Having an emergency fund gives you the ability to deal with unexpected occurrences while letting you stay on budget. First, decide how much you will need.
Experts often recommend having enough money to cover between three and six months of living expenses. Then set up your emergency fund by opening a bank account that will only be used for emergencies. Make saving for your emergency fund and other saving part of your budget. You can even have your bank automatically transfer a set amount of money into your emergency fund and other savings each month.
Vocabulary Tips:
finances-财务状况，或是可以动用的钱。money status.
* Vivian's finances have improved since she got a second job.
* The company's finances are perfectly sound.
finance (n) - 财务管理。managing of money.
*Minister of Finance -财务部长。
on track - 上轨道，步上轨道。'track' -轨道 train track, train is running on the track keep one direction toward the destination.
* Even though the team was not in good shape, after intense training, they're back on track.
on the right track -在正确的方向（前进.） toward the right direction.
*The sales report shows that our marketing is on the right track.。。。方向是正确的。。
estimate -估计，预估。take a good guess, not sure, believe it close enough to the real.
estimate (n) - 预算，估的价码。
* I told my mechanic to give me an estimate of the cost to fix this old car.
* The estimate number of homes lost in the hurricane is in the hundreds.
analyze -to exam. or study it in detail to figure out what it was and understand more about how it was, where your money went, in order to make change to be better.
major - big one.
realistic - to be more real, more reasonable.
come up - create
prosperous - successful, doing great.
reflective -反应的，也指反射，反光 reflect -反应，反射。
*This movie is reflective of the problems that teenagers are facing today.
*The incident is reflective of serious conflicts between races.
reflective-反应的，也指反射，反光
*reflective road signs. 反光路标
havoc -大混乱，杂乱。（with)
*A car rushed into a store and caused great havoc.很大的混乱。
*The accident created havoc with the subway schedules.
occurrence -发生，出现。 "occur"-发生
*The consistent occurrence of computer crashes impaired our department.瘫痪
*There is an increase in the occurrence of thefts in this area. 发生小偷偷东西。。
Chat Room:
realistic -逼真。
realistic - 现实的，实际的，
This ins't a realistic plan -不切实际的计划。
make a budget - 订下计划。
realistic budget - 切合实际的计划。
get real! - 现实一点。别自欺欺人。切合实际一点。
Get real! You'll never lose weight.
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cover -垫钱，代付，足以应付。。。(for)
cover -覆盖，遮盖。遮住。
cover - 玩球时，防守紧紧盯着。。。
I need walk away for a few minutes, can you cover for me.代替某人工作。
cover -行走某段距离
We need to cover three blocks in a short time. 在短时间内，。。必须走完三条街
The sun gets in your eyes
Wearing sunglasses is so much more than just a fashion statement.耀眼阳光，不可不防。佩戴太阳眼镜绝不只是一种时尚主张而已。
Every time you look in the mirror, a pair of eyes looks back at you. Those same eyes can see a glimmer from a candle from a distance of 14 miles. They process 36,000 bits of information every hour and can distinguish 500 shades of gray. Your eyes' intricate inner workings deserve as much protection as you can give them and wearing sunglasses outdoors is a very good way to start.
Whether you're hiking, watching a baseball game or walking on a city sidewalk, don your sunglasses! Why? Exposure to the UVA and UVB in sunlight damages the eyes, leading to very serious eye problems.
When you choose sunglasses, your priority should be protection. The most important element should be lenses that provide 99 to 100 percent UVA and UVB protection or a UV 400 protective coating.
Everyone needs the same level of UV protection no matter what their ethnic background or eye color is. Ideally, sunglasses should have lenses that wrap around the face and cover the eyes and surrounding skin and eyelids completely. People can get skin cancer on their eyelids! So get in the habit of wearing sunglasses. Keep them by the door, and always grab them when you go out. Your eyes will thank you for years and years to come.
Grammar Tips:
So get in the habit of wearing sunglasses.
"to get in the habit of " = develop the habit. (very casual)
Gary has never gotten in the habit of getting up early.
After working in the mountains for the whole summer, Katherine has gotten in the habit of going on evening hikes.
Vocabulary Tips:
glimmer - small/weak light, candle light with small moving .微弱的光 （光线），
*You can see the glimmer of the lamp through the curtain.
glimmer (v) - 发出微弱的光线
*The only light we could see was the streetlight glimmering in the distance.
don -put on, wear.穿上，披上，戴上。
donning/ donned.
*Donning a new dress, Peggy went out with her boyfriend.
*Bob quickly donned a suit and set out to pick up his boss.
ethnic -refer to "nationalities". 种族的。
*The university's students came from all ethnic backgrounds.
*The ethnic conflicts became more and more serious.-种族冲突。
ethnic - 某种民族的
*ethnic food -某种民族的食物
*ethnic music -某种民族的音乐。
bit/ bits -refer to "very small section of information". 很小很小的数量。
wrap -go around the target.
coding -layer.
Chat Room:
statement -申明，陈述。
make a statement - 提出申明，提出陈述。
make a fashion statement -大胆的穿着自己认同的款式的表 （呈）现
Wearing sunglasses is so much more than just a fashion statement. 时尚（主张）表现。
mission statement - 使命，目的，职责一条条列出来的大纲。
Every time you look in the mirror, a pair of eyes looks back at you. Those same eyes can see a glimmer from a candle from a distance of 14 miles. They process 36,000 bits of information every hour and can distinguish 500 shades of gray. Your eyes' intricate inner workings deserve as much protection as you can give them and wearing sunglasses outdoors is a very good way to start.
Whether you're hiking, watching a baseball game or walking on a city sidewalk, don your sunglasses! Why? Exposure to the UVA and UVB in sunlight damages the eyes, leading to very serious eye problems.
When you choose sunglasses, your priority should be protection. The most important element should be lenses that provide 99 to 100 percent UVA and UVB protection or a UV 400 protective coating.
Everyone needs the same level of UV protection no matter what their ethnic background or eye color is. Ideally, sunglasses should have lenses that wrap around the face and cover the eyes and surrounding skin and eyelids completely. People can get skin cancer on their eyelids! So get in the habit of wearing sunglasses. Keep them by the door, and always grab them when you go out. Your eyes will thank you for years and years to come.
Grammar Tips:
So get in the habit of wearing sunglasses.
"to get in the habit of " = develop the habit. (very casual)
Gary has never gotten in the habit of getting up early.
After working in the mountains for the whole summer, Katherine has gotten in the habit of going on evening hikes.
Vocabulary Tips:
glimmer - small/weak light, candle light with small moving .微弱的光 （光线），
*You can see the glimmer of the lamp through the curtain.
glimmer (v) - 发出微弱的光线
*The only light we could see was the streetlight glimmering in the distance.
don -put on, wear.穿上，披上，戴上。
donning/ donned.
*Donning a new dress, Peggy went out with her boyfriend.
*Bob quickly donned a suit and set out to pick up his boss.
ethnic -refer to "nationalities". 种族的。
*The university's students came from all ethnic backgrounds.
*The ethnic conflicts became more and more serious.-种族冲突。
ethnic - 某种民族的
*ethnic food -某种民族的食物
*ethnic music -某种民族的音乐。
bit/ bits -refer to "very small section of information". 很小很小的数量。
wrap -go around the target.
coding -layer.
Chat Room:
statement -申明，陈述。
make a statement - 提出申明，提出陈述。
make a fashion statement -大胆的穿着自己认同的款式的表 （呈）现
Wearing sunglasses is so much more than just a fashion statement. 时尚（主张）表现。
mission statement - 使命，目的，职责一条条列出来的大纲。
Friday, September 14, 2012
Discover the wonderful world around you
A trip to "Green World" is fun for the whole family. 发现你身边的美好世界。走一趟（绿世界），全家大小都开心。
Tired of urban sprawl and looking for a chance to get back to nature? Hsinchu County's Green World Ecological Farm may be just what you've been looking for. Built on over 70 hectares, the park's combination of plant and animal ecology gives the entire family a chance to relax and learn about the natural world.
Swan Lake
A bird-watcher's paradise, the Swan Lake section of Green World is home to black and white swans, pelicans, ducks and many other birds. Each winter, the lake also serves as a temporary home to wild geese at the southern end of their annual migration from Siberia.
Follow the hiking trail around the lake, and then check out Green World's colorful collection of macaws. Watch a macaw show to see these beautiful, intelligent creatures riding bicycles, doing arithmetic and performing countless other amazing feats.
Plants and Critters
After the show, be sure to explore the park's Discovery Land section. There you'll find an incredible array of plants with special areas devoted to herbs,orchids, cacti and even carnivorous plants. You'll also find the Lovely Animal Area, which gives park visitors, especially children, a chance to interact with small animals up close.
The Biodiversity
Adventure Area is where things really start to get wild. The area contains all kinds of exotic animals from around the world. In addition to a range of creepy-crawlies, there are reptiles, sloths and flamingos. Also worth a visit is the Rainforest Skyway- an elevated pathway that winds through the forest 15 meters above the ground. The skyway gives visitors a whole new perspective on the area's rain forests. Expect to see lots of wild orchids and vines and to hear lots of frogs and birds.
Butterflies and Birds
Among Green World's most notable attractions are its bird and butterfly areas. The Butterfly Ecological Park is the largest of its kind in Asia and gives visitors a chance to saunter through enclosed gardens filled with butterflies. The Butterfly Ecological Park also features an educational area and extensive displays on other insects.
Scattered throughout the park are small shops and restaurants serving snacks and meals for every taste. Visitors with an interest in history and the restoration of old buildings will find the Hakka Ancient Restaurant of particular interest. Located in the restored 100-year-old home of the Fan family, the restaurant serves traditional Hakka food.
The beauty of nature, the fun and all the family activities make Green World a place you won't want to miss.
Grammar Tips:
Visitors with an interest in history and the restoration of old buildings will find the Hakka Ancient Restaurant of particular interest.
"of particular interest" -
"to find something of particular interest " = to find something to be very interesting because of a specific reason.
The judges liked every student's artwork in the exhibit, but they found the foreign exchange student's painting of particular interest.
Felicia loves books, and when she toured the Biltmore House, she found the library of particular interest.
Vocabulary Tips:
sprawl -散乱，无计划的拓展，蔓延。
*The beautiful building formed a vivid contrast among the city sprawl.强烈对比。
ecology -生态，生态学。"eco" - "logy" -
*The team stayed on the island for six months to study the ecology of wetlands.
*The coastal ecology was damaged by the fish farm.
migration -移民，迁徙。
*The migration of salmon was recorded in this film.
*The tribe's migration was to avoid enemy attacks.
biodiversity - bio -refer to nature and living things. diversity - many different kinds of things.
perspective -the point of view.观点，看法。 "spec" -"see"有“看”的意思。
*From a child's perspective, this film is not very entertaining.
*The article discussed the issue from a historical perspective.从历史的观点来讨论。。
saunter -walk slowly and relax.慢步，慢走，闲逛。
*The couple sauntered along the beach the whole afternoon.沿着海边慢步。
*You can see tourists saunter around this beautiful town.
*Jerry got up from his chair and sauntered toward the door.缓慢的走向。。。
restoration -修护，整修。
*This 18th century building needs serious restoration.
*The restoration of this painting took over six months.
restoration -恢复。
the restoration of democracy. 恢复民主制度。
macaw-身上多种艳丽的色彩的小型鹦鹉。
arithmetic-a math that doing subtract and adding.
critter- small animals 如青蛙，小动物等。
array - large varieties.
creepy (adj)-crawly - bugs or insects. creepy -make people afraid of or scary
reptile -爬虫类。如蜥蜴，四脚蛇等。
Chat Room:
wild geese -野鹅。
geese - 鹅 goose -鹅的复数
wild goose -野鹅。
wild goose chase -追赶野鹅。（指，徒劳无功，白忙一场。
Send someone on a wild goose chase.-通常用“sent ”派某人去，结果是徒劳无功的寻找。
Goose is cooked -没戏唱了，完蛋了，玩完了，名节毁了，机会失了，计划垮了。
Killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.-意思中国的杀鸡取卵。断了生财之路，坎了摇钱树。杀了会下金蛋的母鹅，以後就没金蛋取了。
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taste -口味，味道，品味，喜爱。
serving snacks and meals for every taste.提供的点心与餐典适合每个人的口味。
taste -鉴赏，欣赏。审美观，欣赏力。
He has good taste in music.好的鉴赏力
good taste-好品味，好的鉴赏力。
in poor taste -不礼貌，粗俗，低俗，粗鲁。
There is no accounting for tastes.品味与喜好是无法解释的。每人都有自己喜爱的食物，事物。
account for - explain 无法解释.
expensive taste - like expensive things.
Tired of urban sprawl and looking for a chance to get back to nature? Hsinchu County's Green World Ecological Farm may be just what you've been looking for. Built on over 70 hectares, the park's combination of plant and animal ecology gives the entire family a chance to relax and learn about the natural world.
Swan Lake
A bird-watcher's paradise, the Swan Lake section of Green World is home to black and white swans, pelicans, ducks and many other birds. Each winter, the lake also serves as a temporary home to wild geese at the southern end of their annual migration from Siberia.
Follow the hiking trail around the lake, and then check out Green World's colorful collection of macaws. Watch a macaw show to see these beautiful, intelligent creatures riding bicycles, doing arithmetic and performing countless other amazing feats.
Plants and Critters
After the show, be sure to explore the park's Discovery Land section. There you'll find an incredible array of plants with special areas devoted to herbs,orchids, cacti and even carnivorous plants. You'll also find the Lovely Animal Area, which gives park visitors, especially children, a chance to interact with small animals up close.
The Biodiversity
Adventure Area is where things really start to get wild. The area contains all kinds of exotic animals from around the world. In addition to a range of creepy-crawlies, there are reptiles, sloths and flamingos. Also worth a visit is the Rainforest Skyway- an elevated pathway that winds through the forest 15 meters above the ground. The skyway gives visitors a whole new perspective on the area's rain forests. Expect to see lots of wild orchids and vines and to hear lots of frogs and birds.
Butterflies and Birds
Among Green World's most notable attractions are its bird and butterfly areas. The Butterfly Ecological Park is the largest of its kind in Asia and gives visitors a chance to saunter through enclosed gardens filled with butterflies. The Butterfly Ecological Park also features an educational area and extensive displays on other insects.
Scattered throughout the park are small shops and restaurants serving snacks and meals for every taste. Visitors with an interest in history and the restoration of old buildings will find the Hakka Ancient Restaurant of particular interest. Located in the restored 100-year-old home of the Fan family, the restaurant serves traditional Hakka food.
The beauty of nature, the fun and all the family activities make Green World a place you won't want to miss.
Grammar Tips:
Visitors with an interest in history and the restoration of old buildings will find the Hakka Ancient Restaurant of particular interest.
"of particular interest" -
"to find something of particular interest " = to find something to be very interesting because of a specific reason.
The judges liked every student's artwork in the exhibit, but they found the foreign exchange student's painting of particular interest.
Felicia loves books, and when she toured the Biltmore House, she found the library of particular interest.
Vocabulary Tips:
sprawl -散乱，无计划的拓展，蔓延。
*The beautiful building formed a vivid contrast among the city sprawl.强烈对比。
ecology -生态，生态学。"eco" - "logy" -
*The team stayed on the island for six months to study the ecology of wetlands.
*The coastal ecology was damaged by the fish farm.
migration -移民，迁徙。
*The migration of salmon was recorded in this film.
*The tribe's migration was to avoid enemy attacks.
biodiversity - bio -refer to nature and living things. diversity - many different kinds of things.
perspective -the point of view.观点，看法。 "spec" -"see"有“看”的意思。
*From a child's perspective, this film is not very entertaining.
*The article discussed the issue from a historical perspective.从历史的观点来讨论。。
saunter -walk slowly and relax.慢步，慢走，闲逛。
*The couple sauntered along the beach the whole afternoon.沿着海边慢步。
*You can see tourists saunter around this beautiful town.
*Jerry got up from his chair and sauntered toward the door.缓慢的走向。。。
restoration -修护，整修。
*This 18th century building needs serious restoration.
*The restoration of this painting took over six months.
restoration -恢复。
the restoration of democracy. 恢复民主制度。
macaw-身上多种艳丽的色彩的小型鹦鹉。
arithmetic-a math that doing subtract and adding.
critter- small animals 如青蛙，小动物等。
array - large varieties.
creepy (adj)-crawly - bugs or insects. creepy -make people afraid of or scary
reptile -爬虫类。如蜥蜴，四脚蛇等。
Chat Room:
wild geese -野鹅。
geese - 鹅 goose -鹅的复数
wild goose -野鹅。
wild goose chase -追赶野鹅。（指，徒劳无功，白忙一场。
Send someone on a wild goose chase.-通常用“sent ”派某人去，结果是徒劳无功的寻找。
Goose is cooked -没戏唱了，完蛋了，玩完了，名节毁了，机会失了，计划垮了。
Killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.-意思中国的杀鸡取卵。断了生财之路，坎了摇钱树。杀了会下金蛋的母鹅，以後就没金蛋取了。
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taste -口味，味道，品味，喜爱。
serving snacks and meals for every taste.提供的点心与餐典适合每个人的口味。
taste -鉴赏，欣赏。审美观，欣赏力。
He has good taste in music.好的鉴赏力
good taste-好品味，好的鉴赏力。
in poor taste -不礼貌，粗俗，低俗，粗鲁。
There is no accounting for tastes.品味与喜好是无法解释的。每人都有自己喜爱的食物，事物。
account for - explain 无法解释.
expensive taste - like expensive things.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
The Roma People
Few truly understand the culture of this proud people group.
罗姆人对于这个自豪族群的文化，真正了解的人并不多。
Centuries ago, a group of people left India. No one really knows why. Over time, they journeyed west to Europe, where most have lived ever since. These people called themselves the Roma. But Europeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them "gypsies." Many people think of gypsies as wandering groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling and music. But this is not the real picture of Roma culture.
In fact, not all Roma are travelers. Those in Western Europe have historically moved from place to place. But others who settled in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place. Roma culture varies among regions. But most speak both the language of the surrounding people and their own language, Romany.
For centuries, Roma practiced traditional trades. Some were horse traders or musicians. Others made things out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any profession.
Music
Each Roma settlement developed its own musical style, combining local music with Roma traditions. These styles often sound similar to the music of the surrounding culture. However, most Roma music shares some characteristics, including the timing of the notes and the harmonies. Roma music has also affected the music of other cultures. Roma influences have shaped European folk and classical music and even some American styles.
Stories
Like people of many cultures, the Roma love to tell stories. Their conversations of often include brief references to tales that the entire settlement knows. But they also tell long stories during the evenings or while working. Some stories are funny; others pass down Roma traditions. Over the years, the Roma have faced many challenges. Their neighbors often did not accept them and even accused them of being thieves. Today, many face poverty, prejudice and other problems. Nevertheless, the Roma people are proud of their history and their rich culture.
Grammar Tips:
But this is not the real picture of Roma culture.
"picture " - to take a picture, painting, to draw a picture.
" picture " - what something is really like.
Ralph went to Italy and learned he had the wrong picture of Italian food.
Many people think that show business is very glamorous, but that is not the real picture.
Vocabulary Tips:
journey (n) -travel.旅行，旅程。
journey (v)- 行走，行驶，旅行。
*We journeyed across the countryside on bikes.
journey to - travel from one place to another.
*The violinist journeyed to many countries to perform.
associate -联想
*People often associate obesity with laziness.
associate -connect to or related to. 有关联
associate with - 与什么有关联用"with"。
*Phillip's mom doesn't want him to be associated with those drop-outs.
historically -在历史上，根据史实（记载）的。historical -历史的。
*Historically, these two counties were at war many times.
*Historically, the fund has produced high yields over the past five years.
gypsy -who travel a lot.
wandering - wandering around with no specific direction.
varies - vary, very different in some area, such as size, shape, ..)
Romany- Roma people's language we called "Romany".
settlement - 拓荒者，或移民的人的定居地。stay and live at a place. settle (v) -定居。
*The settlement's sheriff often dealt with intruders.-侵入者，干扰着，妨碍着。
-争端，债务的解决。
*The two companies are negotiating a settlement that will satisfy both parties.协商。。解决办法。。
characteristic - 特质，特色。typical, noticeable.
*An upbeat personality is one of the family's great characteristics. 乐观的性格。。
*The book is aimed at helping parents define their children's characteristics. 明确找出。。孩子的特质。
reference -提及，谈到。 refer -提及。
*The mayor made no reference to yesterday's incident.
reference -参考，参考文献。
*References are listed at the end of the article.文章的最后列出了参考资料。
intrude (vi/vt) -塞入，挤入，进入，强使，迫使，闯入。
harmonies - (music) different note play at the same time.
shaped something -create & effect .
tale - story. sound same as "tail".
pass down - give to next generation or the youngest one.
accuse - someone said you did something wrong or illegal.
prejudice - not fair opinion that don't like you with no reason. unreasonable dislike someone. Being prejudice is wrong.
thief - thieve : take something that is not yours.
Chat Room:
This is not the real picture of Roma culture.
picture -局面，状况.
I get the picture. You won't be able to make it to the party. 我了解状况了，我懂你的意思了。。
big picture -大幅的画。
the big picture -大局面，整体状况。
Look at the big picture.-以大局为重，从大局来看。从大局，大环境看。
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Brief references to tales that the entire settlement knows. (folk tales)
folk tales -民间故事。
fairy tales - 童话故事。
fairy-tale wedding - 美丽如童话般的婚礼。
fairy tale - 虚构的故事无稽之谈。
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罗姆人对于这个自豪族群的文化，真正了解的人并不多。
Centuries ago, a group of people left India. No one really knows why. Over time, they journeyed west to Europe, where most have lived ever since. These people called themselves the Roma. But Europeans, thinking they came from Egypt, called them "gypsies." Many people think of gypsies as wandering groups of people. They are associated with colorful clothing, fortune telling and music. But this is not the real picture of Roma culture.
In fact, not all Roma are travelers. Those in Western Europe have historically moved from place to place. But others who settled in Eastern Europe built homes and stayed in one place. Roma culture varies among regions. But most speak both the language of the surrounding people and their own language, Romany.
For centuries, Roma practiced traditional trades. Some were horse traders or musicians. Others made things out of metal or wood. But today, Roma may be found in any profession.
Music
Each Roma settlement developed its own musical style, combining local music with Roma traditions. These styles often sound similar to the music of the surrounding culture. However, most Roma music shares some characteristics, including the timing of the notes and the harmonies. Roma music has also affected the music of other cultures. Roma influences have shaped European folk and classical music and even some American styles.
Stories
Like people of many cultures, the Roma love to tell stories. Their conversations of often include brief references to tales that the entire settlement knows. But they also tell long stories during the evenings or while working. Some stories are funny; others pass down Roma traditions. Over the years, the Roma have faced many challenges. Their neighbors often did not accept them and even accused them of being thieves. Today, many face poverty, prejudice and other problems. Nevertheless, the Roma people are proud of their history and their rich culture.
Grammar Tips:
But this is not the real picture of Roma culture.
"picture " - to take a picture, painting, to draw a picture.
" picture " - what something is really like.
Ralph went to Italy and learned he had the wrong picture of Italian food.
Many people think that show business is very glamorous, but that is not the real picture.
Vocabulary Tips:
journey (n) -travel.旅行，旅程。
journey (v)- 行走，行驶，旅行。
*We journeyed across the countryside on bikes.
journey to - travel from one place to another.
*The violinist journeyed to many countries to perform.
associate -联想
*People often associate obesity with laziness.
associate -connect to or related to. 有关联
associate with - 与什么有关联用"with"。
*Phillip's mom doesn't want him to be associated with those drop-outs.
historically -在历史上，根据史实（记载）的。historical -历史的。
*Historically, these two counties were at war many times.
*Historically, the fund has produced high yields over the past five years.
gypsy -who travel a lot.
wandering - wandering around with no specific direction.
varies - vary, very different in some area, such as size, shape, ..)
Romany- Roma people's language we called "Romany".
settlement - 拓荒者，或移民的人的定居地。stay and live at a place. settle (v) -定居。
*The settlement's sheriff often dealt with intruders.-侵入者，干扰着，妨碍着。
-争端，债务的解决。
*The two companies are negotiating a settlement that will satisfy both parties.协商。。解决办法。。
characteristic - 特质，特色。typical, noticeable.
*An upbeat personality is one of the family's great characteristics. 乐观的性格。。
*The book is aimed at helping parents define their children's characteristics. 明确找出。。孩子的特质。
reference -提及，谈到。 refer -提及。
*The mayor made no reference to yesterday's incident.
reference -参考，参考文献。
*References are listed at the end of the article.文章的最后列出了参考资料。
intrude (vi/vt) -塞入，挤入，进入，强使，迫使，闯入。
harmonies - (music) different note play at the same time.
shaped something -create & effect .
tale - story. sound same as "tail".
pass down - give to next generation or the youngest one.
accuse - someone said you did something wrong or illegal.
prejudice - not fair opinion that don't like you with no reason. unreasonable dislike someone. Being prejudice is wrong.
thief - thieve : take something that is not yours.
Chat Room:
This is not the real picture of Roma culture.
picture -局面，状况.
I get the picture. You won't be able to make it to the party. 我了解状况了，我懂你的意思了。。
big picture -大幅的画。
the big picture -大局面，整体状况。
Look at the big picture.-以大局为重，从大局来看。从大局，大环境看。
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Brief references to tales that the entire settlement knows. (folk tales)
folk tales -民间故事。
fairy tales - 童话故事。
fairy-tale wedding - 美丽如童话般的婚礼。
fairy tale - 虚构的故事无稽之谈。
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Car or Scooter?
Is owning a car worth the price?
当开车族还是机车族好？拥有一部自己的车真的值得吗？
Hay, Tim, I'm thinking about buying a car, I know you have one, so what do you think?
Wait; you already own a scooter. Why do you want a car?
I'd like to go on some trips with my friends. More people can fit in a car, and it's more comfortable.
True, but cars are also expensive. You have to buy the car, and then pay for insurance, gas maintenance and other expenses. I wish I still had my scooter. It was so much cheaper!
But I have money. I've been saving for a long time. And besides don't you think a car is worth the expense?
It's depends. Will you really travel enough to justify the expense? You can always rent a car.
Renting a car is expensive, too. Besides, I think the storage space would be useful for both traveling and everyday life.
I got a car because I have a wife and kids now. But you'll be the only person suing the car most of the time. How much stuff will you really need to carry?
I guess I don't need a lot of storage space most of the time. But cars also offer more shelter from the rain and other bad weather than scooters do.
Yeah, it's nice to not have to worry about rain, and air conditioning is a real advantage in the summer. But cars also have some notable disadvantages.
Really? Like what?
Finding a parking space can be difficult, especially in big cities. Scooter are much easier to park.
I guess you're right.
Also, I haven't used my car much lately because the price of gas has gone up a lot. Driving a scooter is much less expensive, and it creates less pollution.
True, but riding in a car is so much safer. Cars provide much more protection. Several of my friends have been hurt in scooter accidents.
That's a good point. Even if you're not a reckless driver, you can still have an accident. If you have the money and it makes you feel safer, maybe buying a car would be worthwhile.
You have made some good points, I guess I'll think about it some more.
Grammar Tips:
I guess I don't need a lot of storage space most of the time.
"I guess.... " - I suppose (something is not complete sure but believe or think what should be.)
I guess my friend is at home.
I guess having dinner and watching a movie is always a possibility if we can't think of anything else.
Vocabulary Tips:
maintenance - need a work than can keep the thing in a good condition, take care of. （不可数n）维修，保养
* The manager is responsible for the building maintenance.
* Your car needs regular maintenance.
maintain (v)- 维修，保养
* The airline is known for maintaining a high safety standard.
justify - 证明是正当的，合理的。 have a good reason for it. "just" -合理的。
*He needs a very good reason to justify his repetitive tardiness.
*There's no way that Wesley can justify his violent behavior.
storage -储藏，保管 store -储藏
*The chair can be folded for easy storage.
storage-储藏室，储藏空间。
*Our attic is mostly used for storage. 阁楼。
scooter - smaller than motorcycle, the front part of scooter has a place for your legs but motorcycle don't.
shelter - cover from sun or rain. a place can be rest.(不可数n).，遮蔽，掩护。(可数n.) ：收容所，庇护所。
*The victims of the earthquake desperately need food, drinking water and shelter right now.
*Nick volunteers in a shelter for homeless people.
notable -值得注意的，显著的。"note "- 注意，指明。
*There are notable differences between the twin sisters.
*This female writer is one of the most notable novelists of her time. 当时最著名的。。。
pollution -污染。damage the nature, dirty stuff (water, air ) effect to the nature.
*The pollution of the local rivers is so severe that people can only drink bottled water.当地河川。。瓶装水。
*The agency is authorized to monitor the air pollution of major cities.机构被受权监控各城市的污染。
reception - 招待，接见，收受，接受，欢迎会，容纳，领悟，感受，茶会。
point - an idea, topic.
reckless - not careful.
malicious (adj) - 有恶意的，很毒的。
tactic (n)- 战术，作战行动，策略，方略。
Chat Room:
You can always rent a car.
rent -paying for certain time use.租
borrow- (in 借入) - I borrow some money from the bank.
lend - (out 借出) - The bank lend me some money.
borrow a book -
lend you a book.
May I use your bathroom? 借用一下，用“ use”. not borrow, unless you borrow a portable one. you won't able to borrow someone's whole bathroom.
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Finding a parking space can be difficult, especially in big cities.
parking lot - 停车场，可以是露天，或是有篷子的。
parking garage -供停车的建筑物。
car park (英国人 ) = parking place.
parking space -路旁地上有画好线或格子的停车位。如果路边没有画线或画格子的，不能说是“ parking space ”。
当开车族还是机车族好？拥有一部自己的车真的值得吗？
Hay, Tim, I'm thinking about buying a car, I know you have one, so what do you think?
Wait; you already own a scooter. Why do you want a car?
I'd like to go on some trips with my friends. More people can fit in a car, and it's more comfortable.
True, but cars are also expensive. You have to buy the car, and then pay for insurance, gas maintenance and other expenses. I wish I still had my scooter. It was so much cheaper!
But I have money. I've been saving for a long time. And besides don't you think a car is worth the expense?
It's depends. Will you really travel enough to justify the expense? You can always rent a car.
Renting a car is expensive, too. Besides, I think the storage space would be useful for both traveling and everyday life.
I got a car because I have a wife and kids now. But you'll be the only person suing the car most of the time. How much stuff will you really need to carry?
I guess I don't need a lot of storage space most of the time. But cars also offer more shelter from the rain and other bad weather than scooters do.
Yeah, it's nice to not have to worry about rain, and air conditioning is a real advantage in the summer. But cars also have some notable disadvantages.
Really? Like what?
Finding a parking space can be difficult, especially in big cities. Scooter are much easier to park.
I guess you're right.
Also, I haven't used my car much lately because the price of gas has gone up a lot. Driving a scooter is much less expensive, and it creates less pollution.
True, but riding in a car is so much safer. Cars provide much more protection. Several of my friends have been hurt in scooter accidents.
That's a good point. Even if you're not a reckless driver, you can still have an accident. If you have the money and it makes you feel safer, maybe buying a car would be worthwhile.
You have made some good points, I guess I'll think about it some more.
Grammar Tips:
I guess I don't need a lot of storage space most of the time.
"I guess.... " - I suppose (something is not complete sure but believe or think what should be.)
I guess my friend is at home.
I guess having dinner and watching a movie is always a possibility if we can't think of anything else.
Vocabulary Tips:
maintenance - need a work than can keep the thing in a good condition, take care of. （不可数n）维修，保养
* The manager is responsible for the building maintenance.
* Your car needs regular maintenance.
maintain (v)- 维修，保养
* The airline is known for maintaining a high safety standard.
justify - 证明是正当的，合理的。 have a good reason for it. "just" -合理的。
*He needs a very good reason to justify his repetitive tardiness.
*There's no way that Wesley can justify his violent behavior.
storage -储藏，保管 store -储藏
*The chair can be folded for easy storage.
storage-储藏室，储藏空间。
*Our attic is mostly used for storage. 阁楼。
scooter - smaller than motorcycle, the front part of scooter has a place for your legs but motorcycle don't.
shelter - cover from sun or rain. a place can be rest.(不可数n).，遮蔽，掩护。(可数n.) ：收容所，庇护所。
*The victims of the earthquake desperately need food, drinking water and shelter right now.
*Nick volunteers in a shelter for homeless people.
notable -值得注意的，显著的。"note "- 注意，指明。
*There are notable differences between the twin sisters.
*This female writer is one of the most notable novelists of her time. 当时最著名的。。。
pollution -污染。damage the nature, dirty stuff (water, air ) effect to the nature.
*The pollution of the local rivers is so severe that people can only drink bottled water.当地河川。。瓶装水。
*The agency is authorized to monitor the air pollution of major cities.机构被受权监控各城市的污染。
reception - 招待，接见，收受，接受，欢迎会，容纳，领悟，感受，茶会。
point - an idea, topic.
reckless - not careful.
malicious (adj) - 有恶意的，很毒的。
tactic (n)- 战术，作战行动，策略，方略。
Chat Room:
You can always rent a car.
rent -paying for certain time use.租
borrow- (in 借入) - I borrow some money from the bank.
lend - (out 借出) - The bank lend me some money.
borrow a book -
lend you a book.
May I use your bathroom? 借用一下，用“ use”. not borrow, unless you borrow a portable one. you won't able to borrow someone's whole bathroom.
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Finding a parking space can be difficult, especially in big cities.
parking lot - 停车场，可以是露天，或是有篷子的。
parking garage -供停车的建筑物。
car park (英国人 ) = parking place.
parking space -路旁地上有画好线或格子的停车位。如果路边没有画线或画格子的，不能说是“ parking space ”。
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Fat Facts
Choose "good " fats for a healthier diet
For years dieters have thought the key to weight loss is a low-fat diet, but modern research shows this simply isn't the case. There are "good " fats and " bad " fats, ant it's important to keep a moderate amount of " good " fats in your diet.
Healthy fats are essential to your overall well-being. They promote good heart health as well as a strong immune system, and they are necessary for the absorption of some types of vitamins. So how do you know which fats are good and which are bad? A rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature, and bad fats are solid.
There are a few easy adjustments you can make to your diet to make sure you're getting the good fats you need. First, cook with olive oil or vegetable oil instead of butter. Eat more fish, and choose lean white meats or meat with the fat trimmed off. Improve your salad with some chopped nuts and oil-based dressing, and skip the bacon bits and creamy dressing. Limit your intake of whole-fat dairy and any refined or processed foods. Believe it or not, you can lose weight while eating healthy fats. They'll curb your appetite, helping you to lower your calorie count. Make these few changes, and you'll be on your way to better health!
Grammar Tips:
A rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature, and bad fats are solid.
rule of thumb (idiom) - a simple piece of practical advice that should work in general problems.
If you want to save money, a rule of thumb is don't spend more than what you earn.
A rule of thumb for investments is if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true.
Vocabulary Tips:
" well-being " = 健康状态良好。
*Regular exercises can be beneficial for both physical and psychological well-being.
" well-being " -幸福。
*This health care policy will affect the well-being of the nation's people. 引响全国人民的幸福。
absorption (n)- take something into something else. bring something in. 吸收，吸收过程。
*The absorption of new info takes time. 吸收新知识，需要花时间的。
*The doctor monitored the absorption of the medication.
absorb (v) - take in, bring in.
*The medicine can be absorb through your skin.
curb (n )- 边拦，落马绳。limited, the edge of the road.
curb (adj) -control oneself not go over something. 控制，抑制。
*Regular counseling seems to help Edward curb his temper. 抑制住他的脾气。
*Sandra is learning how to curb her sudden urge to overspend. 突如其来，想花钱的冲动。
Chat Room:
fat -肥胖，肥肉。油脂。
choose good fats for a healthier diet.
good fats -良性油脂，良性脂肪。
fat -肥。
** Anything regard to people's negative appearance, don't say " you are fat, you should on diet" or when you see someone's face has many pimples, don't bring it up or offer some help tips. even though you are in a good heart.
** Three things you don't ask for : 1. weight, 2. age. 3. salary.
For years dieters have thought the key to weight loss is a low-fat diet, but modern research shows this simply isn't the case. There are "good " fats and " bad " fats, ant it's important to keep a moderate amount of " good " fats in your diet.
Healthy fats are essential to your overall well-being. They promote good heart health as well as a strong immune system, and they are necessary for the absorption of some types of vitamins. So how do you know which fats are good and which are bad? A rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature, and bad fats are solid.
There are a few easy adjustments you can make to your diet to make sure you're getting the good fats you need. First, cook with olive oil or vegetable oil instead of butter. Eat more fish, and choose lean white meats or meat with the fat trimmed off. Improve your salad with some chopped nuts and oil-based dressing, and skip the bacon bits and creamy dressing. Limit your intake of whole-fat dairy and any refined or processed foods. Believe it or not, you can lose weight while eating healthy fats. They'll curb your appetite, helping you to lower your calorie count. Make these few changes, and you'll be on your way to better health!
Grammar Tips:
A rule of thumb is that good fats are liquid at room temperature, and bad fats are solid.
rule of thumb (idiom) - a simple piece of practical advice that should work in general problems.
If you want to save money, a rule of thumb is don't spend more than what you earn.
A rule of thumb for investments is if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn't true.
Vocabulary Tips:
" well-being " = 健康状态良好。
*Regular exercises can be beneficial for both physical and psychological well-being.
" well-being " -幸福。
*This health care policy will affect the well-being of the nation's people. 引响全国人民的幸福。
absorption (n)- take something into something else. bring something in. 吸收，吸收过程。
*The absorption of new info takes time. 吸收新知识，需要花时间的。
*The doctor monitored the absorption of the medication.
absorb (v) - take in, bring in.
*The medicine can be absorb through your skin.
curb (n )- 边拦，落马绳。limited, the edge of the road.
curb (adj) -control oneself not go over something. 控制，抑制。
*Regular counseling seems to help Edward curb his temper. 抑制住他的脾气。
*Sandra is learning how to curb her sudden urge to overspend. 突如其来，想花钱的冲动。
Chat Room:
fat -肥胖，肥肉。油脂。
choose good fats for a healthier diet.
good fats -良性油脂，良性脂肪。
fat -肥。
** Anything regard to people's negative appearance, don't say " you are fat, you should on diet" or when you see someone's face has many pimples, don't bring it up or offer some help tips. even though you are in a good heart.
** Three things you don't ask for : 1. weight, 2. age. 3. salary.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Jug Bands
Homemade
instruments can create some great music
克難樂團
As they say, a good musician plays the music, not the instrument. Never was this truer than in the case of jug bands. Musicians in a jug band use ordinary, homemade instruments (along with some traditional instruments) to make beautiful music. An old-fashioned washboard becomes a rhythm instrument. A pair of ordinary kitchen spoons helps to keep the beat. A washtub with a broomstick handle and a piece of cord becomes a string bass. Of course, a jug band always has an empty jug used as a wind instrument.
Jug bands have long been a part of the world of jazz and blues music. African-American musicians created this style of music around the beginning of the 20th century in Louisville, Kentucky. Later, jug bands became popular in other river towns like Memphis, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Traditional instruments like the guitar and the violin, or "fiddle." were already popular in southern music. When musicians discovered they could play musical notes with whiskey jugs, the jug band was born.
So how do you play a jug, anyway? You just hold the jug close to your mouth and blow air through your lips to make them vibrate. The jug helps to make the sound louder. What about the other homemade instruments? Scrape the washboard with a hard object. Hit the spoons together against you leg or against a cooking pan. Hum into a kazoo made from a comb and wax paper.
Early jug band musicians used whatever they had available to make musical instruments. Some of them even made guitars out of cigar boxes. You really have to hear the sound of a jug band to appreciate this fascinating style of music. Find some video clips online, or if you like, attend a jug band festival. The National Jug Band Jubilee in Louisville, Kentucky, is just one of the festivals devoted to preserving "America's happiest music." Soon you'll be clapping along with all the other fans of this delightful music. Maybe you'll want to make your own instrument and join in the fun.
Grammar Tips:
Never was this truer than in the case of jug bands. (best sample of the case)
never was....than - strong fact. (use the reverse way to bring people more attention.)
There was never a story more depressing than John's story.
= Never was there a story more depressing than John's.
There was never a person in town more helpful than Owen.
= Never was there a person in town more helpful than Owen.
Vocabulary Tips:
rhythm -节奏，韵律。节拍。
*The rhythm of the moving train made me sleepy.
*The conductor tapped the rhythm of the song with his baton. 指挥棒
wind instrument -管乐器。
*Rose not only plays flute, she plays all kinds of wind instruments.
string instruments -絃乐器
percussion instruments -打击乐器。
fiddle -小提琴。
*A musician was playing a fiddle in the park.
fiddle (v)- 拉小提琴。
*He learned how to fiddle from his father.
fiddle (v)- 乱动，乱碰。
*Stop fiddling with my computer. 别乱动，乱碰我的电脑。
vibrate - move very quick, very small.
*The roof of the auditorium vibrated when the band started playing.
*The girl's lips began to vibrate as she started her speech.
vibration (n) -振动，颤抖，抖动。
*The vibration of the earthquake could be felt hundreds of miles away.
scrape - (s-krep) hard touch the surface. 刮，擦。
*The painters scraped the old paint off the wall before applying a new coat. 刮掉。。
*Nina scraped her knee when she fell. 跌倒擦伤。
preserve - to protect away from damage, break or ruin. 保护，保持，维持，保留。。
*The customs of the tribe were well-preserved. 部落的习俗。。。完好的保留着。
*It's everyone's obligation to preserve our natural resource. 人人有责。。天然资源。。
fascinating - amazing, incredible.
jubilee - a large kind of celebration.
Chat Room:
born -出生，产生。诞生了。
the jug band was born.
born - bear 的过去式
bear - 负担，生小孩。born-bear 的过去式，borne -bear 的过去分词
bore - 孔，试砖孔，无聊的人，海啸，高潮，口径，枪膛。bear 的过去式（常用被动式）
borne -有成见的，见解狭隘的，气量狭窄的，偏狭的。
born not use "by" . The two children were born. I don't say the two children were born by their mother.
She gave birth to two children or she had two children.
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join /join in:
join - become a part of the group. 及物v.与不及物v.。及物 参加成为组织的一员，或是和某人一起做某事。
He joined a health club. 加入了健身俱乐部。
We're going to a movie on Friday, Will you join us? 你要和我们去（加入）吗？
join in - to take a part and active. （不及物v.）参与某项活动（不及物v.后面要加介系词“ in ”）。
You should join in the discussion. 参与讨论。
Maybe you'll want to make your own instrument and join in the fun.
join in the fun -上场同乐。
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participate/attend :
participate - not just in the group also take the part in the class, involve activities.参与
attend - show up at the group. 出席，（静态的，被动的参与）
attend a class -上课。
participate in class - 参与（课堂里的活动）
克難樂團
As they say, a good musician plays the music, not the instrument. Never was this truer than in the case of jug bands. Musicians in a jug band use ordinary, homemade instruments (along with some traditional instruments) to make beautiful music. An old-fashioned washboard becomes a rhythm instrument. A pair of ordinary kitchen spoons helps to keep the beat. A washtub with a broomstick handle and a piece of cord becomes a string bass. Of course, a jug band always has an empty jug used as a wind instrument.
Jug bands have long been a part of the world of jazz and blues music. African-American musicians created this style of music around the beginning of the 20th century in Louisville, Kentucky. Later, jug bands became popular in other river towns like Memphis, Tennessee, and New Orleans, Louisiana. Traditional instruments like the guitar and the violin, or "fiddle." were already popular in southern music. When musicians discovered they could play musical notes with whiskey jugs, the jug band was born.
So how do you play a jug, anyway? You just hold the jug close to your mouth and blow air through your lips to make them vibrate. The jug helps to make the sound louder. What about the other homemade instruments? Scrape the washboard with a hard object. Hit the spoons together against you leg or against a cooking pan. Hum into a kazoo made from a comb and wax paper.
Early jug band musicians used whatever they had available to make musical instruments. Some of them even made guitars out of cigar boxes. You really have to hear the sound of a jug band to appreciate this fascinating style of music. Find some video clips online, or if you like, attend a jug band festival. The National Jug Band Jubilee in Louisville, Kentucky, is just one of the festivals devoted to preserving "America's happiest music." Soon you'll be clapping along with all the other fans of this delightful music. Maybe you'll want to make your own instrument and join in the fun.
Grammar Tips:
Never was this truer than in the case of jug bands. (best sample of the case)
never was....than - strong fact. (use the reverse way to bring people more attention.)
There was never a story more depressing than John's story.
= Never was there a story more depressing than John's.
There was never a person in town more helpful than Owen.
= Never was there a person in town more helpful than Owen.
Vocabulary Tips:
rhythm -节奏，韵律。节拍。
*The rhythm of the moving train made me sleepy.
*The conductor tapped the rhythm of the song with his baton. 指挥棒
wind instrument -管乐器。
*Rose not only plays flute, she plays all kinds of wind instruments.
string instruments -絃乐器
percussion instruments -打击乐器。
fiddle -小提琴。
*A musician was playing a fiddle in the park.
fiddle (v)- 拉小提琴。
*He learned how to fiddle from his father.
fiddle (v)- 乱动，乱碰。
*Stop fiddling with my computer. 别乱动，乱碰我的电脑。
vibrate - move very quick, very small.
*The roof of the auditorium vibrated when the band started playing.
*The girl's lips began to vibrate as she started her speech.
vibration (n) -振动，颤抖，抖动。
*The vibration of the earthquake could be felt hundreds of miles away.
scrape - (s-krep) hard touch the surface. 刮，擦。
*The painters scraped the old paint off the wall before applying a new coat. 刮掉。。
*Nina scraped her knee when she fell. 跌倒擦伤。
preserve - to protect away from damage, break or ruin. 保护，保持，维持，保留。。
*The customs of the tribe were well-preserved. 部落的习俗。。。完好的保留着。
*It's everyone's obligation to preserve our natural resource. 人人有责。。天然资源。。
fascinating - amazing, incredible.
jubilee - a large kind of celebration.
Chat Room:
born -出生，产生。诞生了。
the jug band was born.
born - bear 的过去式
bear - 负担，生小孩。born-bear 的过去式，borne -bear 的过去分词
bore - 孔，试砖孔，无聊的人，海啸，高潮，口径，枪膛。bear 的过去式（常用被动式）
borne -有成见的，见解狭隘的，气量狭窄的，偏狭的。
born not use "by" . The two children were born. I don't say the two children were born by their mother.
She gave birth to two children or she had two children.
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join /join in:
join - become a part of the group. 及物v.与不及物v.。及物 参加成为组织的一员，或是和某人一起做某事。
He joined a health club. 加入了健身俱乐部。
We're going to a movie on Friday, Will you join us? 你要和我们去（加入）吗？
join in - to take a part and active. （不及物v.）参与某项活动（不及物v.后面要加介系词“ in ”）。
You should join in the discussion. 参与讨论。
Maybe you'll want to make your own instrument and join in the fun.
join in the fun -上场同乐。
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participate/attend :
participate - not just in the group also take the part in the class, involve activities.参与
attend - show up at the group. 出席，（静态的，被动的参与）
attend a class -上课。
participate in class - 参与（课堂里的活动）
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Sammi Cheng
This star’s journey out of darkness
鄭秀文的快樂泉源
鄭秀文) stands out. Her talent in singing and acting and her sense of style are striking. It is no wonder that some have called her the "Queen of Pop"!
A successful career
Cheng's great talent became obvious at a singing contest when she was 16. She won third place and received a contract with a music company. Two years later, in 1990, she released her first album, "Sammi." From then on, her audience began to grow. "Fiery Motion, " a 1992 album by Cheng and three other singers, contributed to her success. So did her 1993 album "Happy Maze." Soon Cheng was one of Hong kong's most popular female singers.
She continued creating new albums and won many awards - 23 of them in 1996 alone. That same year she began giving solo concerts, performing eight nights in a row. These concerts were so successful that her second concert, "Sammi Star Show." was held 16 nights.
Meanwhile, cheng pursued a separate career in acting. Her first role was in the 1991 TV drama "Life of His Own." The next year she acted in her first movie, Best of the Best. Altogether, she has appeared in 22 films. Cheng won one Best Actress award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. The Hong Kong Film Critics Society gave her another.
Cheng is also known for setting trends in fashion. She was named one of Hong Kong's Top Ten Fashionable Celebrities. Cheng changes her style with each album she produces. Fans love admiring each look and wondering what she will do next.
The hidden darkness
But despite her fame, success and attractive image, Cheng was struggling. In 2005, health problems and on emotional crisis forced her to take a break. Cheng was caught in a long period of sadness when as she says, "My heart was empty." She feared that she would never find real happiness.
Out of the darkness
During Cheng's break from performing, her heart was changed. She realized career success could not give her a complete, satisfying life. But she did find something that could - God. Cheng came out of her period of darkness as a committed Christian. Faith that God is in control replaced her fears with peace and confidence. Following God became her purpose.
Living in the light
In 2007 Cheng began performing again, creating songs that reflected her changed life. Her album "Faith" combines pop with gospel music. In it, Cheng uses what she has learned to inspire others. Even Cheng's attitude toward clothing has changed. She used to use expensive brands to hide her lack of confidence. While she still enjoys fashion, Cheng no longer needs it for emotional security. She knows her identity and her purpose. Cheng's talent and creativity have helped her accomplish great things. And her new attitude will help her do even more.
Grammar Tips:
She continued creating new albums and won many awards - 23 of them in 1996 alone.
"alone " -by yourself.
Bob was alone in the empty parking lot.
"alone" - here refer to "only".
Candace can't afford a trip to Europe, the price of airfare alone is more than her monthly salary.
The professor tells her students that their class participation alone determines whether they will pass the course or not.
Vocabulary Tips:
pop - popular 的简称。受欢迎的，热门，流行的，普及的。热门音乐。
*"Wham" was a famous pop band in the 80's. -非常有名的流行乐团。
*Madonna is undeniably the Queen of Pop. 无用置疑。
*Daniel still enjoys listening to pop songs even though he's over 50.
contract -合约，契约。签约要用“sign”。
sign contract - 签约
*Our company just signed a $2 million contract with IBM.
*Henry just signed a 2-year contract with his new boss.
contribute -(重音在第二节) 成就，促成。
*Looks, luck and talent contributed to the actress's early success. 美貌，运气，才华促成。。提早成功。
*Various reasons contributed to the company's bankruptcy. 很多原因造成这家公司的破产。
contribution (n) -贡献。
*We're so grateful for your contribution to the project. 很感谢你对这提案的贡献。
pursue -进行，从事，发展。follow something with afford to full-fill the goal or dream.
*Eric went to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. 发展。
*Nathan has set his heart on pursuing a career in medicine. 朝。。发展
pursue-追求，往。。追求。
*Both countries pursued the same goal of peace between borders.
celebrity- 名人，名流。famous people. 可简称为 "celeb"
celebrities -（复数）名人，名流气，
*This magazine covers the latest hobbies of celebrities.
*You can see many celebrities on this fashion show.
celebrity - （名声）出名的。become famous.
*Unlike many others, Johnny never enjoys his celebrity. 从来没有喜欢过“出名”这件事。
emotion -情绪上的，情感上的。
*A happy marriage contributes to one's physical and emotional well-being. 促进身心健康。
emotional -情绪激动的。
*Brenda got emotional when she mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
critic - someone who's job is to give their opinion on something, usually on judge of movies or food.
admire - give highly respect, really like someone or something.
hidden- outside will not show.
darkness - not you see no lights, is inside you feel you can't see anything.
commit -委身，投入。willing to give all your energy and time to something.
committed/committing -
committed (adj)- 忠诚的，坚定的。
*Hank committed himself to improving special education in his country.
a committed doctor -忠诚的医生。
a committed member -委身的，可信赖的会员
attitude-态度，意见，看法。
*I don't like your attitude.
*Tim admits that he has an attitude problem.
attitude (to, toward, about 什么对象) feeling or opinion of something.
*Vivian's attitude toward her parents is very negative.
accomplish -完成，实现。finish something with success.
*Joanne believes she can accomplish her sales goal by the end of the month.
*Without your help, I can never accomplish this mission.
gospel- a type of music which refer to religious.
identity - who she is, who you are.
I.D. = identification.
a form of I.D.
realized - understand at first time.
follow God, her life has a purpose（使命）－ a relationship with God.
Chat Room:
solo -单独的。
solo concerts -个人演唱会。
recital -独唱一面弹吉它一面唱，一个人演奏。（古典音乐的领域）
I'm traveling solo = I'm traveling alone.
duet - 二人合唱
trio -三人合唱。
duet/ trio - 只用在音乐方面。
travel solo -独自旅游。
in pairs -二人同行 (partner)
in threes - 三人同行。
a duo - 二人一组。
trio (tr-ai-o)- 三人一组。
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look-
looks -appearing。（复数）-指外貌，外在。用在“人”上是指“容貌，面貌”。
good looks -好看的长相。(refer to physical, or facial appearance ) say in positive way, we don't say "bad looks."
good-looking -长的好看的。磨样好看的。可以用在人的外表，容貌，也可用在其他方面。
She is a good-looking girl.
a good-looking car -
a good-looking shirt -
Fans love admiring each look and wondering what she will do next! 造型。
look - 造型。
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identification (n)- 确认，辨认，认同。
identify (v)-
identification (n) -身份証。
He used his driver's license as identification.身份証
identity-身份。
His identity is a teacher.他的身份是老师。
鄭秀文的快樂泉源
鄭秀文) stands out. Her talent in singing and acting and her sense of style are striking. It is no wonder that some have called her the "Queen of Pop"!
A successful career
Cheng's great talent became obvious at a singing contest when she was 16. She won third place and received a contract with a music company. Two years later, in 1990, she released her first album, "Sammi." From then on, her audience began to grow. "Fiery Motion, " a 1992 album by Cheng and three other singers, contributed to her success. So did her 1993 album "Happy Maze." Soon Cheng was one of Hong kong's most popular female singers.
She continued creating new albums and won many awards - 23 of them in 1996 alone. That same year she began giving solo concerts, performing eight nights in a row. These concerts were so successful that her second concert, "Sammi Star Show." was held 16 nights.
Meanwhile, cheng pursued a separate career in acting. Her first role was in the 1991 TV drama "Life of His Own." The next year she acted in her first movie, Best of the Best. Altogether, she has appeared in 22 films. Cheng won one Best Actress award at the Hong Kong Film Awards. The Hong Kong Film Critics Society gave her another.
Cheng is also known for setting trends in fashion. She was named one of Hong Kong's Top Ten Fashionable Celebrities. Cheng changes her style with each album she produces. Fans love admiring each look and wondering what she will do next.
The hidden darkness
But despite her fame, success and attractive image, Cheng was struggling. In 2005, health problems and on emotional crisis forced her to take a break. Cheng was caught in a long period of sadness when as she says, "My heart was empty." She feared that she would never find real happiness.
Out of the darkness
During Cheng's break from performing, her heart was changed. She realized career success could not give her a complete, satisfying life. But she did find something that could - God. Cheng came out of her period of darkness as a committed Christian. Faith that God is in control replaced her fears with peace and confidence. Following God became her purpose.
Living in the light
In 2007 Cheng began performing again, creating songs that reflected her changed life. Her album "Faith" combines pop with gospel music. In it, Cheng uses what she has learned to inspire others. Even Cheng's attitude toward clothing has changed. She used to use expensive brands to hide her lack of confidence. While she still enjoys fashion, Cheng no longer needs it for emotional security. She knows her identity and her purpose. Cheng's talent and creativity have helped her accomplish great things. And her new attitude will help her do even more.
Grammar Tips:
She continued creating new albums and won many awards - 23 of them in 1996 alone.
"alone " -by yourself.
Bob was alone in the empty parking lot.
"alone" - here refer to "only".
Candace can't afford a trip to Europe, the price of airfare alone is more than her monthly salary.
The professor tells her students that their class participation alone determines whether they will pass the course or not.
Vocabulary Tips:
pop - popular 的简称。受欢迎的，热门，流行的，普及的。热门音乐。
*"Wham" was a famous pop band in the 80's. -非常有名的流行乐团。
*Madonna is undeniably the Queen of Pop. 无用置疑。
*Daniel still enjoys listening to pop songs even though he's over 50.
contract -合约，契约。签约要用“sign”。
sign contract - 签约
*Our company just signed a $2 million contract with IBM.
*Henry just signed a 2-year contract with his new boss.
contribute -(重音在第二节) 成就，促成。
*Looks, luck and talent contributed to the actress's early success. 美貌，运气，才华促成。。提早成功。
*Various reasons contributed to the company's bankruptcy. 很多原因造成这家公司的破产。
contribution (n) -贡献。
*We're so grateful for your contribution to the project. 很感谢你对这提案的贡献。
pursue -进行，从事，发展。follow something with afford to full-fill the goal or dream.
*Eric went to Hollywood to pursue an acting career. 发展。
*Nathan has set his heart on pursuing a career in medicine. 朝。。发展
pursue-追求，往。。追求。
*Both countries pursued the same goal of peace between borders.
celebrity- 名人，名流。famous people. 可简称为 "celeb"
celebrities -（复数）名人，名流气，
*This magazine covers the latest hobbies of celebrities.
*You can see many celebrities on this fashion show.
celebrity - （名声）出名的。become famous.
*Unlike many others, Johnny never enjoys his celebrity. 从来没有喜欢过“出名”这件事。
emotion -情绪上的，情感上的。
*A happy marriage contributes to one's physical and emotional well-being. 促进身心健康。
emotional -情绪激动的。
*Brenda got emotional when she mentioned her ex-boyfriend.
critic - someone who's job is to give their opinion on something, usually on judge of movies or food.
admire - give highly respect, really like someone or something.
hidden- outside will not show.
darkness - not you see no lights, is inside you feel you can't see anything.
commit -委身，投入。willing to give all your energy and time to something.
committed/committing -
committed (adj)- 忠诚的，坚定的。
*Hank committed himself to improving special education in his country.
a committed doctor -忠诚的医生。
a committed member -委身的，可信赖的会员
attitude-态度，意见，看法。
*I don't like your attitude.
*Tim admits that he has an attitude problem.
attitude (to, toward, about 什么对象) feeling or opinion of something.
*Vivian's attitude toward her parents is very negative.
accomplish -完成，实现。finish something with success.
*Joanne believes she can accomplish her sales goal by the end of the month.
*Without your help, I can never accomplish this mission.
gospel- a type of music which refer to religious.
identity - who she is, who you are.
I.D. = identification.
a form of I.D.
realized - understand at first time.
follow God, her life has a purpose（使命）－ a relationship with God.
Chat Room:
solo -单独的。
solo concerts -个人演唱会。
recital -独唱一面弹吉它一面唱，一个人演奏。（古典音乐的领域）
I'm traveling solo = I'm traveling alone.
duet - 二人合唱
trio -三人合唱。
duet/ trio - 只用在音乐方面。
travel solo -独自旅游。
in pairs -二人同行 (partner)
in threes - 三人同行。
a duo - 二人一组。
trio (tr-ai-o)- 三人一组。
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look-
looks -appearing。（复数）-指外貌，外在。用在“人”上是指“容貌，面貌”。
good looks -好看的长相。(refer to physical, or facial appearance ) say in positive way, we don't say "bad looks."
good-looking -长的好看的。磨样好看的。可以用在人的外表，容貌，也可用在其他方面。
She is a good-looking girl.
a good-looking car -
a good-looking shirt -
Fans love admiring each look and wondering what she will do next! 造型。
look - 造型。
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identification (n)- 确认，辨认，认同。
identify (v)-
identification (n) -身份証。
He used his driver's license as identification.身份証
identity-身份。
His identity is a teacher.他的身份是老师。
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Study Tips
Make good use of your study time 善用你的读书时间
A new school year is just beginning! This year, try to make your study time more productive.
Start early
Don't just study the night before a test. Studying a little each day helps you from stronger memories than studying all at once.
Find a good place to study
Pick a quiet location where you won't be disturbed or distracted. Make sure that it's comfortable and that all the materials you need are right there.
Start with the hardest subject
Difficult assignments require the most energy, so do them before you get tired.
Recite the material
As you review information, stop and say it aloud to yourself. Don't look at your book or notes. Try to say the information in your own words.
Take breaks
Most people can only concentrate for a short time. After that, they can't retain new information. Some experts say you can solve this problem by taking 10-minute breaks every 50 minutes. Get up and walk around, or get a drink. Then come back and continue studying.
Grammar Tips:
Difficult assignment require the most energy, so do them before you get tired.
"subject..requires...so...." - subject requires something .. so you need to do certain way to accomplish.
Making bread the traditional way requires a long process, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time.
This job interview requires applicants to take a physical endurance test, so make sure you wear the right clothes and shoes to the job interview.
Vocabulary Tips:
disturb - interrupted, bothered.搅扰，妨碍 "dis" -使“分开”， "turb"-搅乱
*Mom told us to stay quiet and not to disturb dad because he was working.
*Sorry for disturbing you. Do you have the time?
recite -say it aloud, not reading it. 背诵，朗诵。"re" -再一次。
*Theo is nervous about reciting his work in front of the class.
*In the play, Adam recited the poems from Shakespeare.
recital (n)-演奏会。
*The piano recital lasted for two hours.
retain -to hold to something or continue to do something. 记得，记住，
*I still retain the fond memories of my grandparents who passed away a long time ago.
retain -保持，仍然有。"re" -再一次，"tain "抓住。
*Raymond still retains control of the company after the merger.
distract - drive your attention away.
productive - have very high positive result.
Chat Room:
grade -年级，通常用在小学或初中。
What grade are you in?
grade school -小学
What year are you in? 对于高中或大学的孩子，用“”， 不用“ ”。
calendar year -历年。
school year - 学年。
A new school year is just beginning!
freshman year -高一，大学一年级。（回答）
sophomore year -高二，大学二年级。
junior year - 高二，大三。
senior year -高三（高四 - 高中有四年的话） ， 大四。
10th grade -高一
11th grade- 高二。
12th grade - 高三。
A new school year is just beginning! This year, try to make your study time more productive.
Start early
Don't just study the night before a test. Studying a little each day helps you from stronger memories than studying all at once.
Find a good place to study
Pick a quiet location where you won't be disturbed or distracted. Make sure that it's comfortable and that all the materials you need are right there.
Start with the hardest subject
Difficult assignments require the most energy, so do them before you get tired.
Recite the material
As you review information, stop and say it aloud to yourself. Don't look at your book or notes. Try to say the information in your own words.
Take breaks
Most people can only concentrate for a short time. After that, they can't retain new information. Some experts say you can solve this problem by taking 10-minute breaks every 50 minutes. Get up and walk around, or get a drink. Then come back and continue studying.
Grammar Tips:
Difficult assignment require the most energy, so do them before you get tired.
"subject..requires...so...." - subject requires something .. so you need to do certain way to accomplish.
Making bread the traditional way requires a long process, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time.
This job interview requires applicants to take a physical endurance test, so make sure you wear the right clothes and shoes to the job interview.
Vocabulary Tips:
disturb - interrupted, bothered.搅扰，妨碍 "dis" -使“分开”， "turb"-搅乱
*Mom told us to stay quiet and not to disturb dad because he was working.
*Sorry for disturbing you. Do you have the time?
recite -say it aloud, not reading it. 背诵，朗诵。"re" -再一次。
*Theo is nervous about reciting his work in front of the class.
*In the play, Adam recited the poems from Shakespeare.
recital (n)-演奏会。
*The piano recital lasted for two hours.
retain -to hold to something or continue to do something. 记得，记住，
*I still retain the fond memories of my grandparents who passed away a long time ago.
retain -保持，仍然有。"re" -再一次，"tain "抓住。
*Raymond still retains control of the company after the merger.
distract - drive your attention away.
productive - have very high positive result.
Chat Room:
grade -年级，通常用在小学或初中。
What grade are you in?
grade school -小学
What year are you in? 对于高中或大学的孩子，用“”， 不用“ ”。
calendar year -历年。
school year - 学年。
A new school year is just beginning!
freshman year -高一，大学一年级。（回答）
sophomore year -高二，大学二年级。
junior year - 高二，大三。
senior year -高三（高四 - 高中有四年的话） ， 大四。
10th grade -高一
11th grade- 高二。
12th grade - 高三。
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