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"