Chuuk: The South Pacific's Historic Treasure

This Micronesian state is an adventure – on land and under water!
丘克：南太平洋的歷史 寶藏 - 這個密克羅尼西亞聯邦的一州， 陸上水中皆可冒險！

Far out in the South Pacific lies a tiny country with a lot of history, the Federated States of Micronesia. During World War II it was an important Japanese base in the Pacific arena. Today it is a top choice for adventurous travelers and a mecca for wreck divers.

Four states make up Micronesia - Kosrae, Pohnpei, Yap and Chuuk - and each has its own flavor. Kosrae is a lesser-developed tropical paradise. Pohnpei is home to the ruins of the stone city of Nan Madol, a must-see for visitors. Yap offers true island tradition, complete with village chiefs and thatched-root huts.

But Micronesia's main draw is Chunk. Hundreds of World War II -era wrecks lie beneath the surface of its lagoon, the result of a huge battle. For scuba divers wanting a unique glimpse of history, this is Micronesia's real treasure.

Sunken history
During World War II, Chuuk, then called Truk, hosted a large portion of Japan's naval fleet. In 1944, the U.S. attacked the Japanese forces on Truk. More than 300 ships and aircraft were destroyed, creating what would become a wreck diver's paradise.

'The Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon'
Micronesia may be small, but there's nothing 'micro' about its dive sites. More than 100 ships, submarines and aircraft lie at the bottom of Chuuk Lagoon. For 25 years these wrecks were ignored. But in 1969 explorer Jacques Cousteau made a film about the lagoon, and it became famous.

Divers have flocked here ever since. Although there are far too many wrecks to see in one trip, some of the best are: The Nippo Maru. It is nearly whole and has a tank and several weapons on its deck.

The Shinkoku Maru. This ship was an oiler-it refueled other ships in the fleet. It was present during the attack on Pear Harbor in 1941.

The Fujikawa Maru, many think this is the best wreck dive in the lagoon. It was an aircraft ferry that carried planes and extra parts.

The wrecks are an exciting attraction not only for their history but also for their natural beauty. In the warm, calm waters of the lagoon, reefs have formed on and around these sunken vessels.

Explore Chunk above the water!
Chuuk offers options for divers of all skill levels and all interests, from history to marine life to underwater photography. For non-divers, there are more than 15 sunken wrecks and planes that can be seen without putting on dive gear. The water is quite clear, so exploring is fun even at the surface with a snorkel.

There's plenty to do on land as well. Tours take visitors to the old Japanese command center, a lighthouse and caves that still hold cannons from the war.

Chuuk's capital, Weno has a limited number of hotels, but the best are well-developed for international visitors. They offer meals Wi-Fi, beautiful ocean views and more. Their dive shops are happy to organize dive trips for groups big and small. Various dive courses are available as well.

What Micronesia lacks in size, it makes up for in once-in-a-lifetime experiences. "The Ghost Fleet of Truk Lagoon" belongs at the top of any diver's to-do list. With its stunning marine life variety of wrecks and dramatic history. Chuuk is a fascinating destination waiting to be explored.

Grammar Gym:
'to-do list '- make a list to remind something need to do.
What is the first thing on your to-do list?
I have planned a lot of fun activities but watching a movie is not on the to-do list.

Vocabulary Tips:
arena -a place an event held. here is refer to the place that many battle occurred.区域，领域。
* Roy isn't familiar with the rules of the political arena yet.
arena - a place for sport or other events competition.
*The crowd cheered as the boxers entered the arena.
mecca -a place people like to go and enjoy.众人向往的地方。
*Hollywood has become a tourist mecca because of its movie industry.
*pairs is a mecca for fashion designers.
Mecca - mecca，M大写， 麦加，回教圣地，回教徒朝拜圣地。
era -a period of time.时代，时期。年代。
*The 90s were a golden era for software businesses. 90 年代。
*We're living in an era filled with all sorts of information and rapid changes.
*the Clinton era.-柯灵顿时期。
*the Micheal Jordan era.-
lagoon -lake that clear and sallow  . 水清而浅的淡水湖。
*This lagoon is filled with tropical fish.
*The lagoon is surrounded by a beautiful forest.
submarine - a huge boat move under the water.潜水艇
sub- under the ground or under the water.在。。以下，在。。之下。
*The nuclear submarine is docked in San Diego now.
submarine = sub. 潜水艇的简称是‘ sub’。
*Joshua was a sub commander for three years.
tank -坦克车。
*The tank's machine gun was jammed.
*The tank shell was painted in camouflage.
tank - big container that contain water or oil. （水，油，燃料等）槽，灌，箱。
*The gas tank has a capacity to hold 5000 liters.
refuel -replenish with gasoline. 加油，加燃料。're' - 在一次。'fuel' -燃料
refueled / refueling.
*We stopped at a gas station to refuel our car.
*The airplane refueled in Amsterdam.。。。在阿姆士特丹加油
attraction -things draw people to come or go. 吸引人的地方或事，物。
attract -draw people to it. Are you attracted by that deal? 吸引。
*One of my favorite attractions at Disneyland is Space Mountain.
attraction -吸引力或是爱慕之情。
*There's an obvious attraction between Alex and Vanessa. 明显的有着吸引力
adventurous -冒险患难的。
must-see :  you got to see, something you don't want to miss it.
fleet - a lot of different type of ships.
aircraft - with no 's'. never with a 's'.
make a documentary film about it.-
nearly whole - almost whole, everything is there.
vessel - refer to ship or airship, that not move on the ground, only move under the water or through the air.
ferry - a vessel that transport people or good. (n) 渡轮，摆渡，运送。（v.)船渡和，飞机飞渡.
photography (n) -摄影
*Photography is Norman's passion.
photographer (n) -摄影师
*The award was won by an amateur photographer. 业余摄影师
photograph (n)-照相
Those photographs were taking in Hawaii.
gear -配备，装备。(不可数n)
*sports gear -运动装备。
*fishing gear -钓鱼装备
*hiking gear -登山装备
gear -档，气车的排档。
*Teddy switched to a lower gear when the car went downhill. 低档
*The car is now in 4th gear.
make up for -弥补。
*Victor worked extra hard to make up for his previous mistake.
make up -补足差额的，凑齐。
*Lily's scholarship pays half of her tuition and her parents will make up the difference.
destination -目的地。next destination, final destination.
*Hawaii is my favorite travel destination.
*The final destination of this flight is Chicago.
*After hours of meandering in the forest, they finally reached their destination.
snorkel - on the water watch under sea's creatures with snorkel gears.
diving - swim under the water to watch the sea life.
"what....lack in......it makes up for in........." -  What Micronesia lacks in size, it makes up for in once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Language Tips:
island - 岛屿，'s ' 不发音。
debt - 债务。't' 不发音。
Renaissance -文艺复兴。
classical language revival -古典语言复兴运动。
debt -拉丁文拼法是dette， 符合拉丁语文采用的betitum。
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artificial reefs -人工（珊瑚）礁-许多沉了的废气的杂物在海底下，久而久之，行成多样化的海洋生态环境的礁石。后来，人们用其理将废气的轮胎，木料，甚至地铁列车厢放入海底，形成artificial reefs，用以保护海底动物，提供对天敌攻击的躲避屏障。
美国佛州外海有世界最大的artificial reefs， 是用退役的航空母舰所形成的。
aircraft carrier - under water became artificial reefs
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list - 清单。目录。
to-do list :有待去做的事的清单。
grocery list -买菜补货的清单。
laundry list -任何冗长的清单，上面列的都是些不好的事，令人讨厌的事。
laundry -脏衣服。
bucket list -来自kick the bucket。
kick the bucket - pass away, dead.死亡。
bucket list -指‘在死之前，人想做而未去做或未完成的事“
the A-list : A指的是咖，好来坞一流的大明星。（当你要请客时，列出的你最喜爱，最想请的朋友的名单）



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Woman frantic after pricey garage sale mistake

16 hours ago, CBS-Losangeles

A Huntington Beach, California mother accidentally sold her nearly $18,000 diamond earrings for $20 at a garage sale last month. Dori Rhoades, 38, said she hid her earrings, $1,500 she was saving for a family vacation and a ring her husband gave her in the pocket of an old denim jacket in case she was ever robbed. The morning of her May garage sale, she said she completely forgot what was inside. “I volunteer in my kids’ classrooms multiple times a week, I work full time, I think anyone who is a mother knows. You give so much of yourself that sometimes your brain stops working. That morning, I sold the jean jacket without even a thought. For $20,” said Rhoades.

车库家中旧货出清减价贩售， Dori Rhoades 以$20元卖掉了她的旧牛仔外套，才记起来她把她藏在牛仔上衣口袋里的一对她老公送她的钻石耳环及现金也一起卖掉了。。。。。。

Many people blame her why not keep it in the bank security box or buy a safe. Sometimes, you just don't have time to go to bank, and most of times, a safe box at home is not safe at all:

I wish people don't blame Dori. Sometime it happens. My father gave me a family jade ring which was passing on through many generations to me when I visited him. I put it inside pocket of my coat,  after I got back to the hotel, I totally forgot about it. When I visited my father again, he asked that why I don't wear it. I just remembered the coat I had already given to Salvation Army. At that moment my heart felt with pain and regret, but after my father knows I was giving to Salvation Army, he comforted me, encouraged me to think the way that whoever had my coat maybe has more needs. He said: "God causes everything to work together for good."  the thing has happen has happened, sorry is useless, just bless that person wisely to handle that ring.  I deeply hope Dori can get her ear rings back. Just remember don't let this incident to effect your feeling and ruin your days.

掉了好东西，心非常的痛，掉了心爱的东西，心就更痛了，尤其是在钱财上不是很宽裕的人。事情既已发生，就要往好的方面去想，不要让这痛伤及了自己的身子和生活的品质，影响了全家的兴致，伤了与家人之间的关系。家人，外人也要少责备，多安慰。

圣经上说：“万事互相效力。。” -一个人走投无路了，忽然意外的获得了一笔钱财，使他又有了生机-是好事。- 自己的不小心，不谨慎，轻忽了该注意的事项而受损，用高价买得了一生不忘的教训-也是好事。像我父所言：若个人的损失，真能对某些需要帮助的人有帮助，那也值了 （好事），总比投资股票，血本无归有意义的多吧！，不是吗？。。

Blood Types: A Life-saving Discovery

How one scientist changed the way the world saw blood – and won a Nobel Prize
血型：救命的發現 - 來看看一位科學家如何改變這個 世界看待血液的方式，而且還贏 得了諾貝爾獎.

For centuries, scientists experimented with transferring blood between people - usually with fatal results. In their experiments, they noticed that sometimes during blood transfusions the red blood cells clumped together causing a toxic reaction. In the early 20th century, Austrian scientist Karl Landsteiner discovered this was caused by a reaction to the donor's blood.

He categorized people into four blood groups - A, B, AB and O - based on the proteins in their blood. Receiving blood from a donor whose blood type was not compatible would hurt or kill a patient. For this discovery, Landsteiner received the 1930 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

Many Asian people believe that one's blood type relates to one's personality. People with blood type A are seen as loyal and having high standards but as too anxious. Type B people are considered creative and optimistic but selfish. Those with type AB are considered rational, calm and controlled. Type O people tend to be friendly, passionate and ambitious but stubborn. Movies, comics and dramas draw on this idea. In Japan, some people even make dating and hiring decisions based on blood types!

One book proposed that blood types reveal people's ideal diets and lifestyles. However, little scientific evidence supports blood-type diets or personality tests. maybe more study of this will lead to another Nobel Prize!

Grammar Gym:
"Movies, comics and dramas draw on this idea."
'to draw on something' - 'to get or take idea from.'
Jackie drew on her school counselor's advice and decided to major in business.
For our new writing assignment, the professor wants us to draw on the concept of time travel.

Vocabulary Tips:
clump -stick together in a amount. 凝结，结成一团。
*Cement mixture clumps together too fast unless you keep stirring it.
clump - stick together.聚集一块。
*The students clumped together in front of the bulletin board trying to find their ranks.
compatible -able to work together.可相容的。 'com' -“一起” 'pati'-“感受”
*The new software is not compatible with our system.
compatible - work together perfectly.合的来得，很有默契，很契合的。
* Sam and his wife are very compatible. They bother love music and computer games.
rational -think clear, very logical for what you say or do..理性的，合理的。
*You need to calm down in order to make a rational decision.
*There seems to be no rational explanation for his odd behavior.。无法作任何理性解释。
rationality (n) -logical.理性。
*you can't find any rationality in his words. 无理性可言的
draw on - 'draw'-make a line or picture.
draw on something -to get or take idea from.凭借或利用某些事情。
*The playwright drew on his friend's story to write this comedy.借由，凭借他朋友的故事来钻写。。。
the way .... sees ..- the way ... the (world, people) sees. - people used to a certain thinking or believing.
donor - people who is giving.

Language Tips:
the Nobel Prize -诺贝尔奖。包刮：物理学，化学，医学，文学，经济学以及和平奖。
Alfred Nobel -诺贝尔奖。 是由Alfred Nobel而来。Alfred Nobel 在早期发明了dynamite 而获得了很大的一笔奖金。但他是位爱好和平者，他为自己的发明被人用来做为战争的武器而难过，所以当他临终时，他把他巨大的遗产设立了基金，用基金的利息，每年颁奖给对世界人类有卓越贡献的人，奖励有才智的人对人类社会的益处所做出的努力。1991年，国际性的诺贝尔奖正式成立。
dynamite -黄色炸药。

The Ups and Downs of Diets

What should you do when you want to lose weight?
節食的起起伏伏 - 如果想減重，應該做什麼？

Ellie and Danielle meet at a coffee shop, place their orders and take a seat.
Danielle: Ellie, why are you just having coffee? I thought we were meeting for coffee and dessert.

Ellie: I'm not eating dessert these days, I'm going to Florida on vacation and I need to lose about 15 pounds, otherwise I won't be able to fit into any of my summer clothes.
Danielle: When do you leave?
Ellie: In less than a month, in order to lose one pound of fat,you have to eat 3,500 fewer calories a week than you usually eat. So I'm on a diet.
Danielle: What diet are you on?
Ellie: I'm skipping at least one meal a day, and I'm not eating any snacks.
Danielle: That is not a good idea. And it won't help you to lose weight.
Ellie: Why not? I'm consuming fewer calories.
True, And you may think you're losing weight, but you are not, you are just losing water.
Ellie: Who cares? I'll still weight less and be able to fit into my clothes.
Danielle: Yes, but as soon as you start to eat normally, the weight will come right back. Your body will replenish the water, and you'll be right back where you started.
Ellie: But not right away, skipping meals will help me accomplish my goal. If I'm not eating, I'm not gaining!
Danielle:I'm appreciated the fact that you want to lose weight quickly. But isn't there a better diet you can try?
Ellie: Lots of them. One guaranteed that if I would just eat cabbage soup for a week, I'd lose around 10 pound. But I don't like cabbage.
Danielle: Good things, That's a fad diet and it's really unhealthy.
Ellie: Well, if it works, I don't care, I need a short-term fix. But as I said, I don't like cabbage.
Danielle: Don't you get hungry skipping meals?
Ellie: Yes, I'm ravenous right now. I didn't have breakfast.
Danielle: Why don't you still eat meals, but just eat smaller ones?
Ellie: I'd lose weight too slowly that way. I don't have a lot of time. To reduce my hunger, I'm going to take diet pills.
Danielle: Those aren't good for you in the long term.
Ellie: I don't intend to take them forever! I just need something to help me for a few weeks.
Danielle: OK, whatever. But when you do eat, be sure to eat food that's good for you!

Grammar Gym:
"Those aren't good for you in the long term."
'long-term' (adj) - use before a noun. - a long period of time.
'long term' - usually with 'the'.- a long period of time.
long term:
Unlike his past business trips that last for a few days, Mr. Lee's current assignment is a move for the long term.
The farmer stored a lot of grain and is prepared for the long term.
long- term:
The long-term effects of this drug are unknown.

Vocabulary Tips:
place an order -下订单，或订货。
order -订购，订单。
*I just placed an online order for a pair of boots.
*We placed the order to buy this sofa a month ago, but we still haven't received it.
otherwise -否则
* You'd better get up early, otherwise you'll be late for school.
otherwise -likewise. place this word the beginning of the sentence or at the middle of the sentence.不同地，相反地。
*Becky trusted in her husband's loyalty 100%. She had actually never thought otherwise.
normally - 正常地，通常地，一般地。
*Charlie normally reached home by 7 p.m.
*Normally it takes an hour to reach the airport from downtown.
normal (adj) -正常的。usually, regularly.
*A person's normal blood pressure is between 120 and 90.
replenish - refill, return.补充，重新装满。在填满。 're' - 再一次。
*The waiter kept replenishing our glasses with water.
*We replenished our food stock when we went to the supermarket.
diet - what you eat.
on diet - careful on what you are eating.
on - on diet, on vacation, on going, on tight schedule, on budget.
"if I'm not .......I'm not ................" - If I'm not working, I'm not having money.
guarantee - for sure something will happen.保证，担保。
*The company guarantees a full refund if their customers are not satisfied with their products.
guarantee -保证，担保。
*There's no guarantee that this policy will work.
fad - not last a long, something is popular in a short time only.一时的流行， 一时的风行。
*Mancy's zeal for tennis proved to be just a passing fad.
*Miniskirts were a fad back in the 60s.
as I said ..- you said it before, you just mentioned again.
ravenous -  extremely hungry. 很饥饿。
*The boys were ravenous after the soccer game.
*Theo is in his teens and has a ravenous appetite.
ravenously (adv)-非常饥饿地。
*Lawrence looked ravenously hungry when he was eating.
intend - plan to, desire to, want to.想要，计划要。。
intend to + verb. :想要做什么事。
*Ray intended to buy a new car, but he bought a secondhand one instead.
*Pamela is intending to go back to college this fall.

Language Tips:
"Why cares? I'm consuming fewer calories" Ellie's thinking and doing is fitting the saying:  "The end justifies the means".
 "The end justifies the means"- 为达目的而不择手段。看重最后的结果而不在乎用任何手段是否伤害别人，违反道义，恶毒或不合法。
the end -目的
the means -手段
justifies -使它合理化。
The end justifies the means-使不合宜的手段合理化的做法或态度行为。
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ravenous - very hungry, extremely hungry.很饥饿。
starving - extremely hungry but in a lack of food situation. try not use this word when you feel hungry, specially when you on diet and feel hungry. The world has many people in poverty without food, people are starving.
When you hungry, try to use 'ravenous' instead of 'staving'.
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whatever -美国社会调查报告：最令人受不了的字之一是：
whatever - 很不礼貌，惹人生气，不友善，不诚恳，不负责任，轻视对方，或气脑对方的一钟说辞。意思是“随便，我才不在乎。”
I don't care -我才不在乎，随便。

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你是否认同这种"The end justifies the means"人？
我的答案是，这种人会自食其果，他的路走不远。这种人的成功也是一时的。人在做，天在看。 主耶稣喜欢人行义，脚踏实地做人，做事，圣经上有话说：“义人虽七次跌倒，也必站立起来。主耶稣作义人后裔的保障。”


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Mumford & Sons

Meet the Gentlemen of the Road
蒙福之子樂團 －來見識蒙福之子樂團.

If you haven't heard Mumford & Sons, get online now, and they will blow your mind. Check out the songs "the Cave" or "I Will Wait." Done? Maybe now you have an idea of how an infectious sound can spring a young British band to amazing heights. The group earned two 2013 Grammy awards, and in 2012 their album Babel had the second highest new album sales. But Mumford's four unrelated members offer more than that they invite you to join them.

The Mumford Family Tree
They make fans feel at home and strive to make their music accessible online, keep ticket prices low and tour as much as possible. "We're pretty intent on touring for the rest of our lives, really." claims Marcus Mumford, and they're already traveled around the U.S. 10 times. Their variety of locations also lets them grow the Mumford family tree, ranging from outdoor festival audiences of thousands upon thousands to smaller gatherings at indoor clubs. That's probably why throngs of American teens and British Prime Minister David Cameron, who requested they perform at White House, name them their favorite band.

Roots Across Borders
These London locals clearly have major followings in their home country and in the U.S. , but what is it that appeals to both? The reason might well be that their style takes its cues more from American flavors than British. Folk and bluegrass tour companions and recording in Nashville, Tennessee, America's country capital, may have won them their Best Americana Album Grammy nomination this year. At the same time, you can find allusions to Shakespeare, The Odyssey and the Bible in their music - there truly is something for everyone.

If they would claim anything about their style, it might be summed up in this, "We're more about people than music." They don't even like the distinction between band and audience but would rather that bother be considered as one whole, one family. For now, Mumford & Sons just want to keep up their energy, their creativity and the relationships they've found on the road. "I feel like we've got a lot more to say. We haven't said a third of it, a half of it, an eighth of it yet." Marcus says. This writer, for one, can't wait to hear more.

Grammar Gym:
"This writer, for one, can't wait to hear more."
" for one " - one example out of many.
Many people weren't impressed by the speaker, I, for one, think his talk was too long.
"one " - we also can use on when we talk about thing and situation.
My day just din't go smoothly, for one, I overslept and was late for work.
I don't think you should take that job; for one, the pay is so low and the hours are horrible.


Vocabulary Tips:
blow one's mind -surprised people, blow people's mind, out of people's thinking.让人吓一跳的，使人惊讶不已的。 'blow' -吹
*The movie's special effects will blow your mind.
*The circus performance really blew the audience's mind.令观众叹为观止的。
infectious - infect, body get infected, became sick.传染的，具有传染性的
*This highly infectious disease was finally controlled.高度传染的疾病。。。
*The patient is infectious and is already isolated.　这具有传染性的病人。。。隔离。
infectious -Florence, catch people's heart. refer to music can be infectious, catch you that make you want to hear more. 有感染力的。
Kelly's optimism is infectious.。。乐观很有感染力。
intent -determine to do something. 下定决心，或是一心想要的。
be intent on something (noun, v+ing )
*Peter is intent on winning the championship.
*Sherry is intent on opening her own business.
throng-  intensely pack of groups of people.　一大群的。
*Throngs of fans fathered outside the stadium to see their favorite players.
throng -蜂拥，涌向。。
*Loyal customers thronged to the store to buy the latest version of the iPad.
Something of Son = something of Co., something of company. (some other state saying)
check out something -check something out, look up, something to look at.
amazing heights - from nothing (no body known to well known) every house knows about them.令人难以想象的高知名度。
ranging from.....  to ......- to describe all kind of people, all ages.　范围从。。。到。。。。
folk- here refer to 'a type of music - folk music（民谣）.'大家的，通俗的，民间的。
*Ellen learned folk dancing from her grandparents. 土风舞
*The lyrics of the folk songs are so melancholic. 民谣歌曲的歌词 好悲伤的
folk -人们，大家 （很口语的）
*These folks are from New Orleans. 这些人来自。。。
allusion (n) - 暗指，言及，引喻，引述。间接的提及或引喻。
allude (v) -imply.
allusion to - 间接的提及或引喻什么，暗示什么。要接“to”。
*The novel is full of allusions to Hemingway's work. 有。。影子。
*Jason made no allusion to the reasons for his resignation. 任何动态或理由
sum up (v) - summary (n), summarize, say a long story in a short way.
summed up -make it shorter.简而言之，概刮而论。sum -总计，总结。
*Debra summed up her vacation with her parents in one word: 'Miserable.' 悲惨
distinction -difference,separate from...分别，区别或差异，
*There are obvious distinctions between a professional actor and an amateur. 业余者
make a distinction - make a difference from ...做区别，做差异，有不同。
*The company makes no distinction between genders and racial backgrounds.性别，种族，背景
might will be - only a possibility, not truly sure..
cues -take in advise, suggestion...
country - here is not refer to a name or a place. here is refer to a type of music called " country music in American"
capital - refer to the country music source from.
Americana - any thing related or refer to America.
about - really care about that things. is the main meaning or goal of something.
this writer - if you don't want to let other reader to know that you wrote the article, not show your name, you  can write " this writer" instead of you.
for one - one example of many.

Language Tips:
go on tour / go on a tour -中间只差一个字，但意思大不相同。
go on tour -巡回（演出）
go on a tour -有专员陪同讲解的导览。。
Mumford & Sons go on tour to preform their music.
tour guide / travel guide -　注意二者意思差很大。
tour guide -指（人），导游
travel guide -指（书）旅游指南
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allusion:暗指，言及，引喻，引述。有些典故是由圣经中引述出来的，是圣经中引喻。
the Garden of Eden -伊甸园（圣经中提及的）现指‘任何美好的地方。’
Goliath -歌利亚，出自圣经旧约，大卫杀死巨人歌利亚的故事。现引喻‘任何一个巨人，或巨大的组织，公司等。
The Good Samaritan -出自圣经新约中有关一个商人被人打伤，好心的Samaritan 带他去旅店疗伤并且照料他的典故。
a good Samaritan - 现指“任何一个行善的人。”
Armageddon -圣经新约最后一卷提及的世界末日时的一场大战。现被引用为‘任何一场大的战争或大的患难。


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What Time Is It? Summertime!

Grab your sunglasses, and let’s go!
夏日時光！ - 拿著太陽眼鏡，我們出發吧！

You probably have heard this song from High School Musical 2 - "What Time is it? Summertime!" What do Americans usually do in summer? The last thing they like to do is to stay indoors to study or work.

School gets out in mid-June, so parents make plans to travel or send their kids to summer camps. Road trips or beach vacations are top choices for families. Camps vary from technology to adventure. The local swim and fitness centers make popular spots to cool off.

The Music Center, shopping malls and Town Center host free outdoor concerts every week. And sports lovers canoe or kayak along the river or bike and hike on the trails all summer. So what is my family doing this summer?

On weekends, we're going to different state and regional parks. Rock Creek Regional Park's Lake Needwood is our favorite place to hike. The nature center there helps us understand this area's history. My children love the Legacy of the People exhibit. Outside they visit the aviaries to see their "feathered friends" - a wing-injured American bald eagle and a half-blind owl.

Georgetown in Washington, D.C., is a great place to hang out on weekends also. The 17th and 18th century architecture and cobblestone streets lined with modern shops make shopping fun. If you are tired of shopping, walk over to the Georgetown Waterfront Park. Wander along the Potomac River, and watch the seagulls flying around. Like many American families, we're going to the beach.

Ocean City is famous for its beautiful beach, fishing and water sports. Thousands of vacationers go there to surf, boogie board and swim. Kids build sandcastles and jump in the waves while adults swim or sunbathe. Free movies, bonfires and concerts on the beach occur almost every night.

Ocean City also has one of America's famous boardwalks. Gigantic kites fly high, and street performers and shops provide entertainment. The arcades are filled with kids of all ages. And food? Seafood lovers will enjoy the spicy steamed crab and famous Maryland crab cakes. Have a sweet tooth like me? Try the caramel popcorn, funnel cakes and hot, hand-dipped donuts.

It's the beginning of the summer, so let's go out and have some fun!.

Grammar Gym:
"the last thing" -An activity that someone doesn't enjoy doing.　（最不喜欢做的事，最后才会去做的事）
If Kerry has free time, the last thing she would do is clean her house.
Going shopping this weekend is the last thing Steven would do.

Vocabulary Tips:
musical -音乐剧，歌舞剧。 music -音乐。
*Britney watched the famous musical "Phantom of the Opera" when she was visiting New York.
*The singer's musical talent was discovered when she was very young.
road trip -drive a car to travel, usually take longer than just one day or two. 驾车公路旅行。
*Sean and his buddy took a road trip from L.A. to Miami last summer.
*Mel Gibson starred in the famous road trip movie Mad Max. 主演。。。
legacy -something pass on. 留给后人的东西，由上代人传下来的。
*These are this professor's legacy to the school.
legacy -后遗症。
*We're changing the legacy of apartheid that was created by the old government. 种族隔离政策留下的后遗症。。
injure (v, adj.)损坏。使 受伤
*The driver was seriously injured in the car crash.身受重伤。
*Overwork can injure one's health easily.
injury (n) -受伤，伤害。
*The quarterback has to rest for three months because of his knee injury.
what usually do in summer = what usually do in the summer. (without the or with the both are all right)
cool off -  cool down. 凉下来。
concert -lively music performance.
canoe/ kayak - two different kinds of boat, both are very small, but kayak is much faster than canoe.
all - take about 'time' here. all day long, all the time, all year long, all summer.
aviaries - it's a place that keep birds in, not go out. similar with the cage but much much bigger.
line -排队。
line with something -布满某种事物。
*The old man's face is lined with dots and wrinkles.老人脸上布满了斑点和皱纹。
line with modern shops - 新潮的商店林立，一间接着一间。
line -铺上内里。　
line something with something.
*The tailor lined the trousers with silk.　裁缝给裤子铺上（缝上）了丝质里布。
wander - walk with no purpose.　闲逛。漫步。（不及物动词＋介系词＋受词）
wander around -walk around with no specific direction.
*We wandered around the beautiful city during the night.
*Mary wandered into the antique store and found many great buys.　闲逛进了家古董店。。。
gigantic -huge, very big amount or size.　音节在第二。巨大，庞大的。
*We almost got lost in this gigantic amusement park.　游乐园。
*The couple has to work hard to pay for their son's gigantic medical bill.
arcade - a place for you pay money to play games.　游乐中心，通常会有各式各样的好玩的玩具游戏。（重音在cade)
amusement arcade =arcade.游乐园里好些的games.
video arcade -电动游乐园（中心）
*Ricky and his friends go to the video arcade every Saturday.
arcade -商场。（指有很多的销售活动的商场）
*The shopping arcade is packed with people on weekends.　挤满了人。
walk over to - walk to.做过去到不远处的地方。
some place is famous for something - some place is boasting in something.
boogie board - a kind of surfing but you are not standing on the board. You are lying on the board, and relax to catch the waves.
boardwalk - a walk path that full of excitement store and activities.
campfire / bonfire = build a small fire when you camp/ build a big, large fire for all people around it have fun activities.
spicy - hot. taste hot.

Language Tips:
hyphen -They facilitate understanding by neatly dividing words.
letter collision - they help prevent ambiguity.
hyphen -“－”　以前很常用，但现今很多字都省去了”－“。
to-morrow = tomorrow. drop the hyphen this days.
e-mail = email, skip the hyphen.
但有些字是不能省略hyphen -“－”，不然意思就混肴不清了。如：
re-enter : 省略了hyphen,　变成‘ reenter’ -意思不同了。
an old-furniture dealer.　－一个卖旧家具的商人。
old-furniture :旧家具
an old furniture dealer.－old-furniture省略了hyphen -“－”　就变成‘一个年纪很老的家具商。
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hang out - 闲逛，打发时间，消磨时间。通常是与要好朋友一起。
hang out with - usually is not alone by yourself, is with friend.
hang out -未必是指“约会”。而是很悠闲的，放松的，轻松的约朋友一起。
date -男女约会，常常是心情紧张的。



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How I Learned to Read and Write Korean

My adventures in South Korea began with an important language lesson
我學會韓文的好玩方式 - 我在南韓的冒險旅程從一堂重要 的語言課程開始

After university, I decided to move to Daegu, South Korea, to teach English for a year. All my research told me it wasn't necessary to learn Korean. I thought I would need to study it, but every website, blog and forum  said no. So when I left for Korea, the only Korean word in my vocabulary was kimchi. When I arrived in Seoul, I felt baffled by the unusual Korean writing. Lines and circles were everywhere I looked; only some were translated into English.

On the bus ride to Daegu, Korean was on every sign we passed. It bothered me that I couldn't read anything. I looked at the bus ticket in my hands - more lines and circles My eyes settled on one symbol - it looked like a phone hanging on a wall. I decided to play a game of I Spy with myself. I searched the passing scenery for this same symbol. Later I would discover this symbol, the "symbol" is the first in the name "Daegu, my new home.

The first word I learned to read in Korean was bibimbap (food cook in the stone bow), a famous Korean dish. My Irish coworker taught it to me at a restaurant. "It's easy to find on a menu," she said. "It has so many 'b' sounds in the name. " She wrote out the whole Korean alphabet and described how to put letters together. I learned that the letters go together to form "blocks," or syllables. Blocks go together to form words.

From then on I learned written Korean quickly. Every day held dozens of opportunities to practice. I sounded out words I read on subway ads. I sounded out items on menus. I even sounded out movie titles that appeared on TV. It became a fun game! My students loved it when I wrote Korean and helped me learn even more.

Learning to read and write Korean didn't equal fluency. Most of what I read I didn't understand. But mastering this small skill was a big step in adjusting to my new life in Korean.

Grammar Gym:
"Learning to read and write Korean didn't equal fluency."
"equal " - One plus two equals three. (math.).
"equal" - to be as good as....
Having a higher job position equals greater responsibility.
Poor time management at work equals less productivity
Having the latest technological gadget does not equal being cool.
Being rich does not equal being happy.

Vocabulary Tips:
forum -针对某个议题的论坛或是讨论会。针对那个议题用“on ”。
*Representatives from many countries attended the forum on global warming.
forum -toward a special topic to display one's thinking.
*The website is a forum on political issues.。。。讨论政治议题的平台。
baffle - to be confused, don't understand it at all. 令人困惑的，令人不解的。
direction baffled me。 I am just baffled.
*The software's complicated installment procedure really baffled me.
baffling (adj) -
*There seems to be no reason for her baffling symptoms. 看来似乎没有任何理由。。
settle on -目光落在某处。或注视某处。
settle -定居。
*the director's eyes settled on Melody, a brilliant and magnetic performer.
scenery - beautiful nature, or things passing by when you on the bus that every thing you see. 风景，风光。景色，景致。周遭的环境。
*The photo can't capture the beautiful scenery of the valley.美丽的山谷。
scenery -舞台布景。
*The musical's scenery was designed and built by the seniors.舞台布景。。全是高三学生做的。
coworker - 同事，尤指同一个部门或执行同一个案子的同事。co -‘一起‘
*Marian used to be my coworker at IBM.
colleague - coworker.同在一间公司上班的同事。
*George and his colleagues are throwing a "welcome-back" party for their boss.
syllable - 音节sy -lla - ble : sound three syllables.。每音部都有单独发音的母音。
*The word "attack" has two syllables.
*The stress of the word "computer" is on the second syllable. 重音在第二音节。
*When you say the word "debut" accent the last syllable. 重音发音在最后音节。
antidisertablishmentarianism -音节最长的字。
sound out - read it out with sound.念出来，发声读出来。说出来，发音。
*It's hard for some people to sound out the "r" sound.
*Chelsea tried to sound out the complicated word. 复杂的。。
fluency ( 不可数n) -know a language very well, can communicate with others.流利，流畅。对语文的认识和发表上的畅顺。
fluency in - 在哪方面很流利。
*William's fluency in English helps him excel in his job.
fluent (adj)-流利的，流畅的。
*frank is fluent in three languages.
everywhere one looks - everywhere you look, all over around you.
translate - make a language into another language.
I spy myself - I play a spy game with myself.
play spy game - one person pick an object, give out clue to another person, let another person to guess the object.

Language Tips:
after university - 大学毕业后。
university/college -大学。
after college = after university.
I go to college - (not say I go to university.)我 上大学。
college student - ( we are not saying 'university student.) 大学生。
university-比较大的学院，有好几个学院。同时也提供高级学位。university also provide advanced degrees:
master's degree -硕士学位。
doctoral degree -博士学位
college -小学院，只提供一个学位的。

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subway - 在地底下的通道，道路。
subway - （英）供行人过马路用的地下道。
subway - （美）地铁。
the New York City Subway -纽约市地铁。
the L =the elevated.芝加哥的地铁是建在街道之上的高架桥，不在地地下的。叫“ the L"
the Underground = the Tube. 伦敦的地铁。
the Metro -华府，巴黎，和墨斯科的地铁采用metro. "the Metro"来称地铁。


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Vacations Are Good for You

Taking a break may be the most important thing you do this summer
度假有益身心健康 - 今年夏天，休息也許是最重要 的事

Did you know German law gives all full-time employees 20 vacation days each year? Many European countries have similar laws. That may be because vacations serve an important function: protecting protecting people's health. 

Taking regular vacations corresponds to having a healthier heart. One study says men who miss vacations are 30 percent more likely to have heart attacks. Another looked at women who take vacations every six years or even less often. They're eight times more likely to have heart disease or heart attacks!

Other studies indicate that people who take time to relax usually have lower blood pressure. They also have lower levels of stress hormones and thinner waists! And let's not overlook the happiness that vacations bring . One survey studied people's feelings about spending money. Most were happier spending money on experiences like vacations than on possessions. Perhaps this is because they continued to share the memories with others.

Vacations keep you healthy, happy, and can help build relationships, especially if you take them with family. So what are you waiting for? Take one this summer!

Grammar Gym:
"They're eight times more likely to have heart disease or heart attacks!"
"more likely" - a greater possibility.
more likely to do something-
Kevin is more likely to watch a DVD at home than to go to a movie theater.
Smokers are more likely to get cancer than non-smokers.

Vocabulary Tips:
employee (n) - worker hired by someone. 雇员，职员。员工。employ (v) -hire people to work.雇用。
*Over 20% of our employees are part-time workers.
employer - someone is hiring you. boss.雇主，老板。
*Richard's employer sent him to the company's branch office in Japan.
correspond -relate to something.符合，一致。  "cor"-together.“有一起”之意。
*The statements from the witness and the victim correspond.
correspond to -和。。。一致。
*The patients' reactions to the treatment correspond to what the doctor expected.
overlook - 轻忽了，忽视，忽略了。
*People tend to overlook small but important details.轻忽了微小但是非常重要的细节。
*Accidents happen when safety checks are overlooked. 被忽视，忽略了
overlook -俯瞰，眺望。
*Our suite overlooks a beautiful lake. 住的房间可以眺望美丽的湖。
possession -things you own. 所拥有的东西，财产。 'possess' (v) -拥有。占有。
*Robert lost all his possessions in the fire.
possession -拥有所有权。
*This hard disk is now in the possession of the police.归警方拥有。
serve - use for a purpose.
what are you waiting for - something is good for you, can don't do it. people may say to you.

Language Tips:
vacation days -休假。
personal days -事假。
sick days -病假。
PTO - paid time off. 将一个员工所有可请的有薪加存放在一起，要用时提前二星期先向老板或上司报备一下就可。
staycation - think about money spending and saving money, most people choice to stay home or in town to relax and enjoy their vacation..


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DIY Marketing

Doing your own marketing may not be as hard as you think
DIY行銷 - 自己做行銷或許沒有你想得那 麼困難.

Uncle Bob: Ben! How are you?
Ben: I'm doing well. Uncle Bob. It's a good to see you.
Uncle Bob: It's nice to see you too, Ben. Say, I've been wondering how things are going with your business.
Ben: They're going pretty well, but our growth seems to have leveled off.
Uncle Bob: Do you know why?
Ben: Actually, Sandy and I were just talking about doing some marketing research to help figure that off.
Uncle Bob: That sounds expensive!
Ben: I suppose it would be if we hired a marketing firm to do the work. But these days marketing research has never been easier.
Uncle Bob: Do tell.
Ben: Well, the internet has really changed marketing in a lot of ways, especially for small businesses.
Uncle Bob: How has it done that?
Ben: Well, I guess the main thing is that the Internet makes it easier to find and connect with potential customers. We don't want to pay for advertising that nobody reads. The Internet also makes it easier to communicate about your business and collect feedback.
Uncle Bob: Do you planing to do all of your marketing by yourselves?
Ben: And, honestly, it isn't as strange as it might sound.
Uncle Bob: How are you going to run this marketing campaign?
Ben: At this point, we're basically going to follow a three step plan. First, we'll try to connect with our current and potential customers.
Uncle Bob: Are you going to create a mailing list?
Ben: Sort of. At first, we'll probably just use social media like Facebook and Twitter to connect with people we are working with.Then we'll try to use those connections to gather information.
Uncle Bob: Are you going to use surveys or something?
Ben: Questionnaires are a simple and inexpensive way to do market research. We'll probably come up with a short list of questions to ask people or companies we work with. We'll also post stuff in industry-related forums and do online focus groups.
Uncle Bob: Are you going to follow that up with advertising?
Ben: Kind of, We're going to try to create some buzz.
Uncle Bob: What does that involve?
Ben: Buzz is basically just excited interest. We'll create a media kit and try to get some coverage in the local media. Then we're hoping to use our social media and website to spread the word.
Uncle Bob: That sounds very interesting. Let me know how it works out.
Ben: Don't worry, I will.

Grammar Gym:
"Say, I've been wondering how things are going with your business."
"say" - to tell or to speak.
"Please don't say anything."
"say" - there's something important that is about to be said.
**(While you were talking with someone, suddenly you want to find out something, or you want to change the topic quickly.) you may say:
Say, I heard your grandmother was in the hospital last week - how is she doing?
Say, what time is it right now?

Vocabulary Tips:
DIY -Do It Yourself. 。
DIY (adj) -自己动手做
*I'm not good at DIY, I can't understand the instructions if they are complicated.
level off -stop growing, not going up but not going down either, not improve much. 数字趋平缓，持平。'level' -flat.拉平
*The sales figures for the new product leveled off after a few months.持平
*The plane leveled off after a sudden drop.拉平。。从突然的下降
advertising (不可数n) -show the product on media (TV, newspaper, Internet etc.) 广告，广告业。
*Chloe works in a top advertising agency.。。。顶尖的广告公司。
*The advertising campaign successfully promoted our sales.
advertisement =ad. 广告
*The ad in the newspaper worked quite well.
feedback - as a user or customer, tell what you think or feel about the program or the product..回馈，回应，反应。
*We value our customers' feedback very much.
*There's been a lot of positive feedback from our program users.
not be as (something)(easy, hard, difficult etc.) as you (something) (look, think, thought, do etc.)
nice to meet you - say it when you first meet someone only.很高兴见到你。（初次，第一次见面才能用）
nice to see you, nice to see you again - is when you know someone before, and you see them again.很高兴见到你。（对于已认识的人）
has (have) never been something ( easier, happy, feel great, sad, angry )- in the top of status of what feeling.
do tell - is that right and tell me more, do explain more.
connect (v) with - 联系，和某人或某事物联系用“ with”。
*Patrick often connects with his friends on Facebook.
connection (n) - 联系。
*The police found a connection between the suspect and the victim.
mailing list -邮寄名单。
*Greg wants his name to be added to our mailing list.
*We removed Jared's name from our mailing list.
mailing label -邮寄地址的标签。
*All the mailing labels were printed with waterproof ink.
questionnaire - 问卷 调查。调查问卷。
*All employees were requested to fill in a job-satisfaction questionnaire.
*It took me almost 20 minutes to fill out this very detailed questionnaire.详细的问卷调查。
coverage -新闻报导 cover (v)-报导。
*We're watching TV's live coverage of the hurricane.
*Wesley was sent to the Middle East to cover the summit.
conduct a survey - fill out a questionnaire.
come up with - some result or idea created after discussion.
follow up with - have something first than there is something come after.

Language Tips:
OK (adj) - alright, so so.还好。
Are you OK? 你还好吗？
Business is still OK.还可以，还过得去，（不是顶好的）。
OK-"Okay"-不合适用于称赞人，它是个缺乏价值的字。
Okey-dokey : is a nice way to say "OK", .
注意：别人问你对他的发型，衣着感觉如何，你不要说“ok”，那是很 不礼貌的，要说比较有value 价值的话。
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word - 文字，消息，传言，单字。（word不加s）
word get around - 谣言很易传播，谣言满天飞。谣言四处传播。
get the word out - 把消息传递出去。把消息传开。
spread the word. -传播消息，传布消息。
word -（不可数）
May I have a word with you? -我可以和你聊聊吗？a word 指‘说说话，聊聊“，不是指“一个字或一句话”
You have my word - 保证，允许，答应。
Can you put in a good word for me? 为我多说些美言。


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Dragon Boating Conquers the World

 People all over the world enjoy the sport of dragon boating
全球掀起划龍舟熱 - 世界各地的民眾都喜歡划龍舟這項 運動.

Twenty teammates reach forward with paddles, dig them into the water and then pull back in a quick, powerful motion. A drummer keeps time for them from the front of the boat while another person steers from  the back. Together, these 22 people race a boat fitted with the head and tail of a dragon. It's a scene that's been part of the Dragon Boat Festival in China for thousands of years. But over the last 30-plus years, this scene has become common on lakes and rivers around the globe.

The world outside Asia was formally introduced to dragon boating in 1976. That year the Hong Kong Tourism Association had a plan to increase tourism. Their first step was inviting a Japanese team to compete in the first Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races. The media sent pictures around the world, increasing international interest in the sport. Their next step was sending teak dragon boats to cities in North America and Europe. Whether their plan helped tourism or not, it did give rise to dragon boat clubs in many countries. By the time the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) was founded in 1991, dragon boating had truly become an international sport. 

Grammar Gym:
"It's a scene that's been part of the Dragon Boat Festival in China for thousands of years."
"(something) is a scene that's been part of (something else).
Putting up a tree and letting the kids decorate it is a scene that's been part of the Johnson Family Christmas celebration for many generations.
Employees working together to clean out their work spaces is a scene that's been part of the company's annual cleaning contest for many years.

Vocabulary Tips:
keep time - 钟表走的精准。
*My wristwatch keeps excellent time.
keep time - 使合节拍或节奏。
*Susan sometimes has problems keeping time when she's playing the piano.
steer -direct.掌舵，驾驶，操纵。
*Dad steered while mom gave the directions.
*The sailor steered the boat into the harbor.
steer - 引导，操控。
* Samantha steered the conversation away from the sensitive topic.
give rise to -give a main reason for something.引起，导致，造成。
*The low pay give a rise to many employees to complain.
*Poor nutrition gave rise to the disease.营养不足导致疾病。
*Excellent casting and stunning special effects gave rise to the success of the film.造成。。
federation -联邦，联盟，联合会。
*the Russian Federation -俄罗斯联邦。
*the International Tennis Federation.(ITF) 国际网球联合会。
*The USA is a federation of 50 states.美国由50州组成的联邦。
*Spain is one of the members of the European Federation.西班牙是欧盟的成员之一。
paddle - 浆（用木或塑胶制作的)
fitted with the head and tail -笼舟有头有尾，人面向船头排排坐到尾。
30-plus years -(number of plus) more than 30 years.
global - a small model of the world, refer to "around to world".
formally introduced - 被正式介绍。
teak - a kind wood, very hard type of wood. dragon boat made of this kind of wood.
whether or not - no matter what it still going to happen.
* I am going whether you are going with me or not.

Language Tips:
sense -感觉，感官。
five basic senses -五种基本感官。sight视觉, smell嗅觉, taste味觉, touch触觉 and hearing听觉.
sense -感官。
a sense of pain -疼痛感。
a sense of humor -幽默感。
a sense of direction -方向感。
keep time -维持一定的节奏。
a sense of rhythm -节奏感。

Notes taking of "StudioClassroom"

Picnic Time!

Celebrate summer by eating outside
來野餐囉！ - 出外野餐來慶祝夏季吧

Instead of eating at the same old restaurant this weekend, why not go on a picnic? If you've never been on one, or if it's been a while, you can discover how good food tastes outdoors.

Picnics throughout history
Many believe the first planned outdoor meals took place during medieval times in Europe. The well-organized feasts usually included cold meats and fancy baked goods for wealthy guests of hunting parties.

During Victorian times in England, picnics were popular because they provided an opportunity for young people to spend time together outdoors. Art and literature began featuring picnics, and popular novelists introduced them in their books as enjoyable social events.

A typical Victorian picnic included a delicious meal - sometimes with lobster tail and rich desserts. In addition, picnic-goers enjoyed musical entertainment and group games. The food at 20th century picnics became less elaborate and included items like fried chicken, potato salad and other simple fare. Today people can take whatever they like to eat, but the focus is on having a simple, leisurely, fun-filled meal outdoors.

While picnics are an enjoyable family or couple's activity, they can also be a great group event. Many companies, churches and clubs host picnics for their employees and members, featuring food, games and fun.

Tips for a successful picnic:
*** Take a blanket - A handy blanket allows you to spread out your meal on the ground.
*** Take bug spray - Mosquitoes can ruin your outdoor fun, so be prepared with mosquito repellent. Ants are never welcome, so don't lay your blanket near an ant hill.
*** Wear sunscreen - When spending time outdoors, make sure you are protected from the sun's harmful rays.
*** Pack items that won't break -take unbreakable cups and dishes or ones that can be disposed of easily.
*** Take games - Pack a ball to toss, a Frisbee to throw or something else that will provide a fun activity.
*** Throw away your trash - leave the area clean for those who will follow you.
*** Have fun - A picnic is a great opportunity to eat and have a fun time of outdoor relaxation.

Grammar Gym:
"A handy blanket allows you to spread out your meal on the ground."
"handy" - how something is very easy to use. how something is very easy to reach and use it.
"handy" - how something is very useful.
This food processor is very handy and can help you save a lot of time in the kitchen.
*An army knife is a handy tool to have when you are in the mountains.

Vocabulary Tips:
medieval -中世纪，中古世纪。"medi" -“中间”之意。
*The medieval castle was turned into a museum.
medieval -守旧的，古老的。
*The boss' medieval marketing strategy doesn't compete with our competitors.
feast -盛宴，盛会。
*We're having a big feast next Saturday to celebrate Grandma's birthday.
feast -大量令人享受的事物或享宴。
*A trip to Rome is a feast for the eyes. 罗马之行，令人大饱眼福。
feast -饱餐
*The kids feasted on fried chicken and pizza.
elaborate (n) -more detail, not simple , complicated, more content. 精致的，精制的，精心制作的。
*The elaborate hairstyle took hours to complete. 精制的发型
elaborate (v) - 详细规划，详细解释。 'e-la-ba-ret'
*The police refused to elaborate on the case.
leisurely (adj)-does something in a relax way. not rush or hurry.悠闲的，从容的。
*These tourists walked at a leisurely pace.
*Fiona had a leisurely lunch with her friends.
leisurely (adv) - 悠闲地，从容地
*We leisurely strolled along the beach.悠闲地，从容地在海边散步。
host (v) - to in charge or hold an event.主持，主办，作东款待。
*Brazil will host the Olympic Games in 1016.
*Joanne will be hosting her best friend's wedding shower. 结婚前的最后一次单身聚会。
host (n)- 主持人，主人，主办单位
hostess -女主持人
*The picnic hostess ask the club member: " what kind of food would you bring?"
ruin -严重的损坏。毁坏。
*The hurricane ruined this coastal town.
*Bob was ruined by an unwise investment.
ruin (n) -废墟，断岩残壁。
*The ruins of the earthquake can still seen in the city.
unbreakable -打不破的，不易碎的。 "un" -不， "break" -打破。
*The children in this daycare center use unbreakable plastic utensils.
unbreakable -牢不可破的。
*Nothing can stop Amanda's unbreakable determination to become a singer.拦阻。。牢不可破的决心
dispose of - 丢弃，处理。throw something away always us "of". 把什么丢弃要用“dispose of”
dispose of something. -丢弃，处理
*Make sure you dispose of all the garbage in the trash bag provided.
disposable - 可丢弃的。
*disposable gloves.-用过可丢弃的手套。
go on a picnic- "on" .when we talk go picnic,we use "on picnic".
wealth - rich.
hunting parties - many group of people meet together and go hunting.
party - a group of people.  people get together a place for special event.
party of (numbers) - party of 5 (4,6,7 ). when you make reservation at restaurant, you will say "party of (numbers) to reserve a small or big table.
*Are you party of 5? We are party of 5. - total 5 of us will come and eat here.
literature - what is written in languages. 文学。
follow - after, after you, behind you,. people  behind come after you and use the place.
relaxation (n) - relax.
R&R = rest and relaxation. I need some R&R.
repellent - separate away or drive something away from you.重音在第二。

Language Tips:
dessert - 甜点，点心。 记得甜点当然是多多益善，所以有“ss", 容易与沙漠分辨。
desert (n) -沙漠。
desert (v)- 抛弃，离弃，潜逃。发音与'dessert' 甜点相同。
*He deserted his family.他抛弃了他的家庭。
deserter -逃兵。脱逃的人。
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Frisbee - a trade mark, 口语代替飞碟。凡有trade mark的来代表某物，第一个字母都要用大写。
Xerox - copy, photocopy 影印, photocopier.
Kleenex - facial tissue. 面纸。
photocopier -影印机。
Band-Aid -adhesive bandages.包扎胶带。
genericized- 普通化了（凡公司放弃trade mark商标权的，它们的 名字人们已习惯引用的，变成普通的英文单字。）



Notes taking of "StudioClassroom"

Snakebites

Watch out for poisonous snakes!
小心有蛇 - 要提防毒蛇！

Adults, children and pets around the world experience them. They can result in swelling, bleeding or even death. In India they kill many more people than tiger attacks. Snakebites affect between 1.2 million and five million people each year around the world. Luckily, out of the 3,000 species of snakes that exist worldwide, only 600 have venom according to the World Health Organization. However, any bite can be dangerous if infection sets in. Some types of venom make the bite area swollen or painful. Others cause bleeding or damage the heart's nerves. Here are some especially dangerous snakes.

King cobra
The largest of all poisonous snakes, king cobras can reach 5.5 meters in length. Each king cobra bite contains enough poison to kill an elephant - or 20 people. But these massive snakes usually avoid people. They live throughout India, southern China and Southeast Asia.

Inland taipan
A bite from Australia's inland taipan, the world's most poisonous snake, releases enough venom to kill 100. The good news is that people rarely come in contact with this snake, and a treatment for its venom exist.

Russell's viper
This snake lives throughout Asia, including India, southern China, and on the island of Taiwan. It prefers grassy fields but can be found in forests and urban areas. It bits more people and causes more deaths than any other poisonous snake.

What to do
Snakes may be terrifying, but most are more afraid of you than you are of them. So if you see a snake, stand back and let it slither away. Wear shoes, or better yet boots, when walking outside where snakes might be concealed. Never put your hand somewhere you cannot see. 

If a snake bites you, try to get back so it doesn't bite again. And try to identify it if you can do so safely. Remove any jewelry that could constrict the bitten area. And avoid moving the affected limb to slow the venom's spread. Most importantly, go to an emergency medical center immediately to get antivenin, a medicine that will stop the venom's effects. Even the most dangerous bites can be cured with quick medical treatment.

Grammar Tips:
"...try to identify it if you can do so safely."
"do so" - "do this"
The subject is the same, and the thing has mentioned before, you can use "do so".
Julia's boss has asked her to send out the letters, and she has already done so.
Thomas waited too long to quit his job; he should have done so sooner.

Vocabulary Tips:
venom (n) - a liquid out of animal's  body, contains poison, is very dangerous for venom gets into human body or blood.毒液，毒汁。经过叮咬而输入毒汁入内。
venomous (adj) - 有毒的。愤恨恶毒的，有害的。 有毒的，含有恶意的.
*Just a tiny bit of the snake's venom can kill's a person in hours.
venom -恶毒，愤恨。恶意，怨恨。
*You can feel venom in his expression. （看到）感觉到在他的脸上有愤恨之气。
poison - toxic,something can kill you or cause you serious harm, 败坏道德之事。有害的主义，弊害。含有毒物质并存在固体，液体里。有毒，毒。
poisonous (adj) -有毒的，含有毒素的。
* poisonous mushrooms. 有毒的蘑菇。
*The water contains poison.有毒的水。
set in-某件不好的事产生，开始或到来。（不好的事）蜂涌而至，接踵而来。
*When the love between the couple faded away disappointment set in.
*Despair began to set in as the disease got worse.
massive -big in numbers, or shape, huge. a bib amount of something.大量，大批，大笔。。。
'mass' -big, many.很多很大，大量，数目多的。
*Massive air atrackes almost ruined the city.
*Many lotto winners didn't know how to deal with such a massive amount of money.
around the world - worldwide.
infection -感染，传染contiguous, contiguous infection.,。传染病，情绪。
the good news is....-不好的先说了，接下来就提到好的事。提说好的事。
enough something for someone. -有足够。。对于。。
terrify- something make you fear.使惊吓，使害怕，使感到恐怖的。
terrified -feared. 受到惊吓。
* An outbreak of the highly contagious disease terrified the country.
terrifying (adj) -可怕的。
*The terrifying experience of being bullied still lingers Jr. Vance's mind.
slither -the action that snake does. snake not walk, snake slither. 滑动，滑行。
*We saw a snake slither across the path in front of us.
*We tripped and slithered down the bank.滑倒。
conceal -hidden, let no one find it.隐藏，遮住，
*The girl put on very thick foundation to conceal her scar.
conceal -隐匿，隐藏，掩饰。
*The secret agent concealed his true identify for years. 隐藏，掩饰他真实的身份。
constrict -挤压，拉紧。
*Mark doesn't like wearing any kind of tie because he hates the feeling of being constricted.挤压，拉紧的感觉。
constrict -约束，限制。
*Even though Helen was constricted by her disabilities, her story impacted many people's lives.受残障约束，限制。。。。。影响很多人的生命。
in - (place) in L.A., in U.S.A.
on - (island) Taiwan is a place, actually is an island. island is on the water or seas. here specify Taiwan is is Island.
better yet - you suggested some idea first, while you are saying, the second idea come out even better than the first one. you can use " better yet " to give out the second suggestion.

Language Tips:
snakebites.被蛇咬伤。
suspense - 悬疑，这文使开始先不提是什么，前三句话只提“对象”有多可怕，多危险。第四句话才告读者，是什么。增加阅读者的兴趣。建议写文章时，不妨加一点悬疑，不直接就把答案说出来，而引读者入胜。人的好奇心使然。
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poisonous -有毒的，经由皮肤，吞食或呼吸，吸入人体的伤害物质。有毒的长春藤，使皮肤过敏。吞食有毒的青蛙，青蛙的身上的毒会杀死吞吃它的动物。
venom -毒汁，毒液。有毒的汁液，经由虫咬，蜇伤而侵入或注入人体，使人中毒。如蛇，蜘蛛，蝎子，蜜蜂等体内的毒汁，毒液入侵人体。
venomous -有毒的，有毒的汁液，汁液有毒。
venom/poison -毒汁，毒液/ 有毒的物质。


Notes taking from "StudioClassroom"

Drive-Ins

Eighty years ago the drive-in theater was born
汽車電影院 - 八十年前，出現了汽車電影院.

Was your last trip to the movies a memorable experience? Maybe not. But years ago, people could have as much fun at the movies as they did watching the film.

The days of the drive-in theater
In 1933, Richard Hollingshead created a unique moviegoing experience when he opened the first outdoor theater. At this New Jersey "drive in" theater, people watched a movie from their cars for the first time. The popular idea spread, and by the mid-60s there were around 5,000 drive-ins across America.

At a drive-in, the entertainment began before the movie started. Playgrounds, pony rides and more provided lots of fun for the kids. Halfway through the movie, dancing drinks and singing hot dogs appeared on the screen. Hungry people would then flock to the concession stand for a small snack or a full meal. The drive-in provided a whole evening of inexpensive entertainment.

In the 1980s, however, VCRs, cable TV and rising property prices almost caused the death of drive-ins. People didn't go to them as before. But some drive-ins survive, and new generations of moviegoers are now enjoying the experience.

Grammar Gym:
"Was your last trip to the movies a memorable experience?"
写文章要让人有兴趣往下看，不要一开始就触及主体，可以用提问题的方法，引人进入思考，而好奇心使然，愿意继续往下读它。

Vocabulary Tips:
memorable - have very good time in past, let you remember it always.可值得回味的。
memo -记忆。
*The trip to Africa was a memorable time for Alison.
*The actress' memorable performance won her several movie awards.
the mid-60s -60 年代中期。
*a painter in the mid-60s
late -迟，晚，末。
late 70s -70 年代晚期。
early -早。
early 50s - 50 年代早期。50 年代初期。
concession -许可，经营权。
stand -摊贩。
a concession stand -只有具有许可，经营权的摊贩。
*The concession stand at the fair sells popcorn and soda.
*The parents of the football team took turns running a concession stand.
generation -代，指一代或同代的人。 "gen" -出生。
*The family ring was passed down from generation to generation.
generation -机械设计的新的版本，新的设计。
*The company's newest generation of computers are a great success.
entertainment - not work, entertaining people, make fun.
the death of something - something come to the end, die down, gone, not any more, disappear.

Language Tips:
movie theater - 传统式的单独一间电影院。
multiplex -新式的，多间多厅的电影院。同时在不同的厅播放不同的电影。旧式电影院改装的，有的厅很小，不及在家看舒服。
multi -多的。


Notes of learning "StudioClassroom"

Let's Go to the Movies! Summer 2013

Summer movies are the most highly anticipated of the year
 一起看电影去吧！- 年度最令人期待的就是暑期檔電影.

Movie lovers eagerly await the start of the summer movie season when the studios roll out their biggest pictures. Summer 2013 will not disappoint them.

Sequels and Series
Once again sequels and film franchise make up a big part of the summer offerings. Iron Man 3 finds billionaire/superhero Tony Stark traveling to China. There he faces the terrorist mastermind who has destroyed his comfortable life. Stark must rely on his own ingenuity rather than his super suit to survive. 

Science-fiction fans eagerly await Star Trek Into Darkness, the 12th film in the Star Trek franchise. In it, Captain James T. Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise must hunt down the villain responsible for Star-fleet's destruction.

Sully  and Mike of Monster's, Inc. fame return in Monsters University, which tells of the pair's days at the University of Fear. Their initial dislike of each other slowly becomes respect and, eventually, friendship. The 3-D format adds to the fun of the college pranks the pair plays on each other.

Another animated offering, Despicable Me 2, finds Gru, his three adopted daughters and his band of minions taking on a dangerous villain.

More animated offerings
In Epic, teenager Mary Katherine is magically transported to a deep forest where a battle between good and evil is taking place. She joins a group of strange characters who are fighting to save their world. 

The animated 3-D adventure Turbo follows the adventures of a snail who somehow attains the power of superspeed. His goal is to win the Indianapolis 500. 

Comic book heroes
Man of Steel, the highly-anticipated new version of Superman, tells the familiar story of a child from a dying planet who comes to Earth. He is adopted by a couple in Kansas, and as he grows up, he discovers his amazing powers and decides to use them to fight evil. Henry Cavill plays Superman/Clark Kent in the film.

A masked lawman and his Native American partner battle for justice in the unsettled west of the United States in The Lone Ranger. The film features plenty of impressive action sequences. 

Hugh Jackman stars as his X-Men character Wolverine in The Wolverin, Jackman travels to Japan where he trains with a samurai warrior and confronts a mysterious figure from his past.

Action and Adventure
The special-effects extravaganza Pacific Rim tells of a team of humans who pilot giant robots in a worldwide battle against an alien attack. 

Real-life father and son Will and Jaden Smith costar in After Earth, the story of a father and son who crash land on planet Earth. The planet is no longer inhabited by humans as they were forced to abandon it 1,000 years earlier. As the father lies dying, the son must recover their rescue beacon against impossible odds.

In the action-drama White House Down, Channing Tatum stars as a Secret Service agent trying to save the U.S. president. A paramilitary force that has taken control of the White House threatens his life. 

Those wanting more story-driven fare shouldn't miss the latest adaptation of F.Scott Fitzgerald's The Gatsby. Tobey Maguire stars as writer Nick Carraway, who is drawn into the flamboyant world of millionaire Jay Gatsby during the Jazz Age. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Gatsby in this tragic romance.

With so many great titles to see, film fans will be spending many hours experiencing danger, drama and laughter from the comfort of a theater seat.

Grammar Gym:
"Those wanting more story-driven fare shouldn't miss the latest adaptation of F.Scott Fitzgerald'z The Great Gatsby."
story - driven : story -driven fare.
driven - operating a car on the road. 驾驶车辆。
He has never driven a car before.
driven - here is "to be controlled by" , "to be strongly influenced by".疯狂的追逐。
Money-driven boss.
hunger-driven tiger.
fun-driven program.

Vocabulary Tips:
anticipate - expecting. 预期，期待。或预先作准备。
*We anticipate a big crowd on the restaurant's opening day.
*The only government anticipated a flood and has already evacuated the residents near the riverbank.预先作准备
terrorist -恐怖分子，恐怖主义者。 terror -恐怖， ' rist'- person. 人。
*Several terrorists were arrested after the explosion.
terrorism (n) -恐怖主义。
*Leaders of many countries gathered to discuss how to fight terrorism.
prank-恶作剧。玩笑作弄人。
*Eric's childish pranks irritated his classmates.
prank on - 对谁开玩笑，恶作剧用“on”
*These naughty kids love to play pranks on their teacher.
minions (n)- follower who love or royal their leader. 随从，下属，小卒。
*The mob's boss sent his minions to collect a protection fee from the club.
*Bobby finally realized that he was just a minion to his boss.
attain-获得，取得。得到。get or reach through some level of difficulty.
*Mike attained wealth and fame at a very young age. 财富名利双收。
*Jason attained the highest grade in his class.
*To attain this level of fitness you have to work out intensively. 达到某个目标或层度。
obtain - easy to get, get very easy. 
version -版本。变化的型式。
*The newest version of the iPad has a very large memory.
*The Japanese version of the novel will be published next month.
version -“说法”
*Brenda's version of their breakup is totally different from her ex-boyfriend's
sequence - in order. follow the one, then one after one.顺序。一种顺序排列。
*You have to enter a sequence of codes in order to access the file.一连窜的密码。
*The chase scene's action sequences were perfectly edited to make the movie exciting.
warrior -fighter, fight for what they believe or their country.勇士，战士，古时所谓的‘武士“。  'war'- 战争。
*The brave warrior won numerous battles.
*The warrior was trapped in the enemy's ambush.困入。。。陷阱。
extravaganza - very bright,great event.盛大的活动或演出。
*Each New Year's Eve, Taipei 101 will put up a magnificent firework extravaganza.
*extravaganza food - a lot of different kinds of food.
*The extravaganza of the Oscar award ceremony attracted the attention of movie fans around the world.
alien -come from outside, foreign. foreigner.外来的。
*The movie "ET" talks about the friendship between an alien and a boy.
alien (n)-外国人。
*These illegal aliens were expelled soon after they were arrested.
beacon -信号，灯塔上的灯。明灯。
rescue beacon -自动求救，让别人可以辨识自己的信标。
*The rescue beacon helped these victims be  easily located.
beacon -灯塔上的灯，明灯。
*The light house beacon near the coastal line lit up at dusk.
*Charlene is the beacon of life for her husband.
flamboyant - 过分的华丽，过分的炫耀，绚丽。五彩缤纷。
*The club's flamboyant decorations became their trademark.
*Frank Sinatra's flamboyant tuxedos suited him so much.
roll out - roll something out, introduce something new at first time. movie make of films that usually roll around.
ingenuity - refer to 'brain'.有发明才能，贤明，有创造力，机灵。足智多谋。‘in-gen-nu-i-ti"
hunt down - chase and looking for it carefully.
villain (n) -恶人，坏人。恶棍，粗鄙的人，戏剧中的反派角色。
Sally and Mike of Monster's Inc. = Sally and Mike famous for Monster's Inc..
animated -动画，电脑操作的动画。
snail - the most slow walking animal .蜗牛。
infestation -出没，横行，侵扰，蔓延。
tells of - express.
pilot (v) - control and operate airplane or something. (n) -
odds - very different, very difficult thins.not easy or usual.
paramilitary -  actually is not real military but help military.
para - with.
inhabited - inhabit, reside, live. 居住。

Language Tips:
sequel -续集。
prequel -前传。首部曲。讲述背景故事。
back story = prequel.背景故事
Monsters, Inc. -就是一部prequel.讲述背景故事的影片。
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3 -D = three dimensional.三度空间。立体。戴了特殊眼镜看电影，有空间层次的画面。
4-D - 四度空间。感受到的不但有层次，连座椅也会动，天花板也会转，深入情境。
5-D/6-D/7-D - 五度/六度/现也有了七度空间的影片出来。
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The Great Gatsby -一部畅销的小说。三次被翻拍成电影。
F.Scott Fitzgerald -The Great Gatsby的作者。
adaptation -小说改编。
remake -重新翻拍。
reinterpretation -重新的诠释，更接近小说内容故事精神。


Notes taking of study"StudioClassroom"

June

“And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days.” – James Russell Lowell
六月天 -「六月裡什麼樣的日子如此稀罕？若 是有，那就是美好歲月的到來。」 – 詹姆士?羅素?羅威爾

Temperatures rise, flowers fill gardens, skies are sunny, and people head off to the beach in the Northern Hemisphere! Spring ends as summer begins on June 21 with the longest day of the year. 

In the Southern Hemisphere, however winter begins, bringing cold, rainy weather. In Iceland, Fishermen's Day celebrations occur the first weekend of June as fishing is an important aspect of the country's economics. All fishing boats docks dock in the harbors so that the fishermen can attend the carnivals and festivities that are held.

And in Asia, people celebrate Dragon Boat Festival with dragon boat races and by eating the traditional Chinese rice dumpling zongzi (种子 ). Both commemorate the death of patriot Qu Yuan (屈原 ). The rose, June's traditional flower, symbolizes love and appreciation. The birthstone for June is the pearl, a symbol of purity. This gem is the only one that comes from a living creature. Those who like candy can go ahead and satisfy their sweet tooth as June is Candy Month! But it is also Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, so balance the sweets with those!

Grammar Gym:
" ....Winter begins bringing cold, rainy weather."
When we want to talk about the condition or result of some situation, use below grammar pattern, part I is the main point, part II is describe part I. There is two verb in one sentence, the 2nd verb + ing.
" (subject) + (verb 1), (verb-ing 2).
Winter begins (subject, part I).
Winter brings cold, rainy weather (part II)
The tired traveler climbed on board the train, dragging his suitcase with him.
The dog chased the thief down the road. barking wildly and waking up the whole neighborhood.

Vocabulary Tips:
head off somewhere- going to somewhere. 动身前往。
*Don't worry! Well be heading off soon, We won't be late. 很快就出发了。。
head off to somewhere - 去那儿用,加介系词“to” +地点 place。
*The boss will head off to the convention center in a minute.
*Online shopping impacted the economics of retail business.
economics (n)一个国家或是一个公司的状况或体制。
economic (adj) -经济的。有经济效益的。
*The economic growth of the country has slowed down in the past two years.
economy -经济。
patriot -爱国者，爱国主义者。
*Henry has been a fierce patriot since he was a teenager.
patriotic - 爱国的。
patriotic songs. 爱国歌曲。
appreciation - 感恩，感谢。
*The students expressed their appreciation to their teacher through a song.
appreciation -欣赏，赏识。
*Exposure to great art work can enhance children's appreciation of art.增加孩童对艺术的鉴赏力。
if ever - it a time will be the right time to do something, it's the time, is the perfect time to happen or do something.
if ever, come perfect days - it perfect ever come, it come in June.
if any - when people borrow something from you, you only have a little, you may say: if any.....
balance something with something - take in something bad (more) with something good (less) to make it balance.
sweet tooth - people who enjoy and like sweets.

Language Tips:
port/harbor - 海港。港口。
port - 大型海港。
port - 海港城市。
port city - a city near the port - Los Angels.
harbor -小型海港。也指“海港的水域”，port include harbor, harbor is not port.
dock in the harbors. - 停泊在大型海港。
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park - 公园，停车。
car park - car stay a place not move. 停（车）要说“park”。
dock - 停（船）要说“dock”
boat dock -boat stay a place not move. 把船停在港湾里。


Notes taking of StudioClassroom.