Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Is there a place where Dreams Come True
迪士尼樂園美夢成真之旅 -
Some say love is in the air during Valentine season.
After the great earthquake, there were several huge tremors and fear was definitely in the air.
白日梦
庆祝。
(v) -行进。
行进到街上。
行进到。。。
take part in something - you participate in something.
take part in -参加，参与。（动词片语）
*Taking part in the science camp helped Samuel get interested in chemistry.
*Many organizations took part in the famine relief campaign.
clip- a small part of media (movie, music, TV show...even newspaper) 电影的片断。
*The movie clip really grabbed the audience's attention.
*They showed a clip of Matt Damon being chased by special agents.
clip -剪报
*Susie loves to clip recipes out of the newspaper.
motion-simulated : "motion"- 动作, 'simulate' -仿效，模仿，模拟
*The animators spent months mastering this motion-simulated software.
*The motion-simulated game is very popular among teens.
come to an end -结束，终止。
*Unfortunately, the party has to come to an end.
*After weeks, the cold war between the couple finally came to an end.
Have your dreams come true yet? 'come true' -（梦想）实现，成真。
*We'd always dreamed about having a greenhouse, but we never thought it would come true.
all time - so far there is nothing can compare with it.
chorus (choir ) - a group of people singing together in harmony.
Bible - there are 66 books talk about God's love, care, and will. biblical (adj).
both - tow of us.
all - must three or more people.
...as if....: as you look like...
here and now - refer to right at that moment.
鼓励写作或讲演时能善用这种方法，
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
Monday, December 23, 2013
Planning for the Future
到夏威夷長住 -
Ben: That's great, Uncle Bob. I can see Hawaii is beckoning, but I don't know what I'll do if you aren't around.
Uncle Bob: Thanks, Ben, but I doubt you'll need me that badly.
Ben: Seriously, Uncle Bob, I'm pretty sure my business will go under without your advice.
Uncle Bob: That's a bit premature. You've built that business with a lot of time and hard work.
Ben: I have put a lot of work into it, but there are still so many things I'm unsure of.
Uncle Bob: Like what?
Ben: Well, I still have lots of questions, and I'm really not sure which direction the company is headed.
Uncle Bob: What? I've read your business plan, and it was very clear.
Ben: Right. It was clear, but you'd be stunned by how much my industry has changed in the last year.
Uncle Bob: That's just the way business is, Ben.
Ben: I know, but what can I do about it?
Uncle Bob: Well, Ben, you need to take some initiative. You need to refocus on your business plan.
Ben: Refocus?
Uncle Bob: Sure. When we first talked about business plans, I told you that they need to evolve over time.
Ben: I get that. That's why I've worked hard to stay abreast of changes that are happening in the industry.
Uncle Bob: I know you have. But sometimes being aware of changes isn't enough. Sometimes you need to get ahead of the changes in order to stay relevant.
Ben: How do I do that?
Uncle Bob: I think the main thing is to look at prospective changes in your industry and to consider how you might deal with them.
Ben: You mean I should plan for things that might happen and not just react to things that have happened.
Uncle Bob: Exactly, Ben. You see, you don't need me at all.
Ben: I'll always need you, Uncle Bob.
Uncle Bob: Then you'll have to come and visit Hawaii.
Ben: Now that's good advice!
Grammar Gym:
"I get that." - "get".
"I get that." - I understand that.
I didn't get one single thing in that meeting.
I'm sorry, I don't get that joke.
I got it! - when you finally find a way to solve a difficult problem what is bothered you for a long time, you can say: I got it!
Vocabulary Tips:
contemplate -seriously to thinking of something, consider about it for a long time.细细考虑或思量。
*For a long time, Timothy has been contemplating a career change.
*Nathan contemplated moving to the suburbs but give up the idea because of the long commute.
condo - condominium, a complex building.集合时管理的公寓住宅。
*Jacob and his wife and kids live in a condo near the beach.
condo / apartment -拥有产权的公寓/只租不卖的公寓。
beckon -calling you, attract to you. 召唤，招手（呼唤）吸引。
*The beautiful dress in the window is beckoning me.
*The long, sandy beach is beckoning swimmers and sunbathers. 日光浴的人
premature -not about time yet, too early of something. 未成熟的。 'pre' -在。之前，以先。 'mature' -成熟。
*The premature baby stayed in the incubator for a week. 早产的婴儿。。保温箱。
*It's still too premature to predict who's going to win the election.
a change of something (living environment, job...) - make some changes at something.
go under - falling, failing, sink.
put a lot of something into something - put a lot of (time, afford, energy..) into work, project, practice...
initiative -take first step, do before people tell you to do, step ahead. take care of something before the thing became an issue. 主动，积极行动。
*Will is going for an interview tomorrow and took the initiative to do some research on the company.
lost the initiative - 失去先机。
*We will lose the initiative by not investing in the development of new products.
breast -stay on top, not behind. 原本是并行，并肩，并排的意思。此为‘不落后的，跟得上的，跟上脚步的。
*We'll keep you abreast of the latest news.
*As a merchandiser, Sarah keeps abreast of new fashion trends.
relevant -related, important.相关的，有关的，有重要性的。
*Please keep your discussion relevant to the agenda.
*Your proposal is highly relevant to our company's future.
prospective -maybe not now but in the future might happen.未来的，将发上的。 'pro' -向前的 'pect'-看。
*We hope the new marketing strategy will bring a prospective increase in sales.
*The ad is aimed at prospective clients.
get ahead of something - do something before other people started to do, not just stay at the same place.
get ahead of something = to have in edge - to get on the top of something.
evolve - change gradually from one thing to another. 有进展的，延伸。。
over time - time after time, for a long process of time.
Language Tips:
news- uncountable noun. 新闻。不可数名词。前面不加 'a'. 不用‘many’, 要用‘ much, some.’ 而且动词要用单数 'is'。不要看到news有‘s’ 就以为是复数形。
Is there any news? No, there is not much news.
I have some big news to share with you.
Wow. That is big news.
news -不能用 "a", 只能用"piece" or "item/story/report 来说明某个条或那一则新闻 -
Did you see the news report about the train crash?
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be aware of something - 意识 到有东西在那里或某事物的存在。。。
beware of something - there is some danger need to be alerted.小心，提防。。
aware of / beware of - sense/ alert. 小心，提防, 留意。
beware - careful, pay attention,
Beware of the dog.- 小心恶犬。
aware of dog -意识 到。。。
be aware of the dog -意识 到有狗在那儿睡觉。
Sometimes being aware of changes isn't enough. 有时只是意识 到一些的变化是不够的。
Notes taking of Studioclassroom.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Coffee Culture
你喜歡tall的咖啡嗎？ -
Could you order coffee in English or would you become tongue-tied? If you would, you might need a lesson in coffee language.
Size
If you order a small, medium or large coffee, they'll know what you mean. But you'll be considered an amateur. Instead, ask for a "tall", "grande" or "venti."
Coffee names
Espresso: a strong coffee made by forcing hot water through ground coffee beans.
Espresso Creme: espresso served with an ounce of cream.
Shot: a measure of espresso. You can add an "extra shot" to any coffee drink.
Cappuccino: espresso made with foamy milk on top.
Cappuccino Mochaccino: cappuccino with chocolate.
Latte: espresso made with steamed milk.
Latte Granita - espresso made with frozen milk and sugar.
Latte Mocha: latte with chocolate.
White coffee: coffee beans that aren't roasted as long as regular beans, resulting in a lighter coffee.
Decaffeinated: no caffeine in your coffee.
Skinny: espresso made with skim milk and sugar-free syrup.
The next time you order coffee, use some of your newly acquired language. If you order a "grande decaffeinated cappuccino mochaccino," you're certain to sound impressive!
Grammar Gym:
"If you order a 'grande decaffeinated cappuccino mochaccino,' you're certain to sound impressive!"
" certain to " - certainly or definitely.
If I show up late, I am certain to get in trouble.
The company is certain to launch their new product next month.
Vocabulary Tips:
amateur -not professional, lack of knowledge and skill, not really know too much about it.业余的人士，外行人，生手。 +'ish' =amateurish - (adj) not professional.业余的。
*You can tell the girl is just an amateur by the way she sings.
*Even though Claire is just an amateur, she acts better than many pros.
professional - opposite of amateur.职业的，专家。
pro - professional.
pros - some professional.
ground - grind 研磨，磨碎的过去式，过去分词。
grind - make something into powder.研磨，磨碎
*Gloria had the coffee beans ground by the store.
*The smell of freshly ground coffee fills the kitchen.
foamy -很多泡沫的，起泡的，泡沫很多的。 'foam' -thick bubble.泡沫
*We stood on the beach watching the foamy waves.
*My kids love a foamy bubble bath.泡沫澡
skim milk -脱脂牛奶。 'skim'-脱脂。
*Vivian drinks only skim milk to maintain her weight.
whole milk (whole fat milk) -全脂牛奶
low-fat milk -低脂牛奶。
half-and-half-一半奶精一半牛奶的。
are you tongue-tied? 'tongue-tied' - not sure what to say or someone got you not able to speak.
cat got your tongue - tongue-tied.
ground coffee - coffee got grind called ground coffee.
syrup - a thick fluid that very sweet taste. 糖浆。
Language Tips:
How do you take your coffee? 你要什么样的咖啡？而不是你如何把咖啡带走.
black -不加任何奶精，糖的纯咖啡。
with cream only.-只加奶精的
with cream and sugar.-加奶精和糖的
caffeinated -咖啡因的
decaffeinated coffee -无咖啡因的咖啡。
decaf - decaffeinated的简称。
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
1919
帶來祝福的密 碼：1919 （要救，要救）-
Ming-chung owns a small steamed-bun business in the south. He developed diabetes and then had several heart operations. As a result, he ended up with countless medical bills to pay, as well as rent and his children's tuition. Thankfully, 1919 stepped in and helped this family survive for several months while Ming-chung was unable to work.
The food bank
The 1919 Food Bank opened in 2011 and now serves nearly 4,000 families. Everyday staples such as soap, rice and oil are donated by individuals, factories or companies. Volunteers package these items, which are then distributed every two months to those in need.
After-school program for disadvantaged children
These young children are usually on their own after school. They come from broken homes, homes with working parents or no parents and homes with only a grandparent. Homes like these can provide only the basic necessities, meaning no after-school programs. These kids find hope in one of 1919's 204 after-school programs conducted in churches around the island.
The program's first goal is to help the children finish their homework. The teachers found that the program raises kid's confidence and helps them stay in school. Basic life skills such as bathing and good character traits, including honesty and respect, are also taught. Music, arts and crafts are included.
The community helps by donating vegetables or rice to ensure the students receive a nutritious meal. The kids wash the dishes afterward. The teachers visit each child's home to offer help if needed. In 2010, this program was extended to junior high students. "Collecting donations of any amount from friends and relatives is fulfilling. People give &1,000, $5,000 or more or less. Put together, it all adds up and helps tremendously," states Steven.
Vocabulary Tips:
disaster - 第一个‘s’发'z' 音，第二个‘ s’发‘ s’音。灾难，灾害。
*many people lost their loved ones in the disaster.
disaster- 悲惨的情况，惨剧。
*The couple's breakup turned into a disaster and both families were involved.
qualify -符合资格，使合格。
*A bachelor's degree doesn't necessarily qualify you for this position.
*Sean became qualified to be a teacher when he got his credentials five years ago.
diabetes (n)-糖尿病
*Daniel suffers from diabetes. He needs to take medication at each meal.
diabetic (adj) -糖尿病患者的，患有糖尿病的。
*diabetic foods.-适合糖尿病人的食物。
tuition -学费。fee for school.
*Elaine works as a waitress to earn money for her tuition.
*Tuition has increased by five percent at this university over the past three years.
*Few can afford the tuition of private high schools.
character trait - 'character' - 品格，性格。 'trait' -特质，特徵。
*One of Angela's character traits is her optimism. 乐观。
*Many say that a person's character traits are mostly formed during their childhood.
nutritious (adj)-有营养的。
*A nutritious diet can strengthen one's immune system.
nutrition (n) -营养。
*This cereal is high in nutrition and low in fat.
disadvantaged -贫穷的，使处于不利的状况。是disadvantage过去式，和过去分词。
disadvantage - 使除于劣势。
*The school offers free private tutoring for disadvantaged students.穷困家庭的孩子（学生）
broken home - 破碎家庭。'broken' -破碎。
*Geoffrey is from a broken home; that's why he has such low self-esteem. 如此缺乏自信。
*The pastor is helping these teenagers from broken homes develop their talents.
nature disaster - 天然灾害。
in a matter of something - in a matter of (time) year, month, days...迟早的事，只是时间问题。
step in - you get yourself involve to being helpful.
staples - staple - basic needs.
volunteer - serve without to get paid.
ensure - make sure, guarantee that will happen.
adds up - a little of here and there, all adds up or add up.
tremendously - great in number or amount, a lot, extremely.
Language Tips:
Acts of God -上帝的行为，作为。指‘天灾’。 常在合约，契约中出现，以确保突发状况。
unforeseen circumstances -没有预料或想到的突发状况。
contingency -偶发事件。
scenario -设想，假设的情况。
The worst case scenario -所能想象到的最坏的情况。
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latchkey kids -钥匙儿童。指那些父母二人都上班，或是没父，没母的单亲孩子，头颈上挂一只大门钥匙，放学后自己开门，一个人在家的孩子。这些孩子通常都缺少自信心，也缺少人际互动及居家安全。
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
Friday, December 13, 2013
Holiday Movies for Everyone
Holiday films really bring in the crowds
星光電影院應援團 -
Those games could change Panem forever.
In the animated film Frozen, the kingdom of Arendelle lies trapped in winter. Anna's sister Elsa is responsible for the spell. Anna teams up with tough mountain man Kristoff and his reindeer Sven. They must find Elsa and save the kingdom before it's too late.
In The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Bilbo and his friends have crossed the Misty Mountains. Now they must travel through Mirkwood Forest. But they must go without the wizard Gandalf. Will they make it to Lonely Mountain where the dragon Smaug guards the dwarfs' gold?
The film The Monuments Men is based on a true story. A group of art historians and museum people must work together. They race against time to get back some stolen artwork before Hitler can destroy it.
What was life like when dinosaurs walked on Earth? Find out in Walking with Dinosaurs. Viewers will feel like they are part of the dinosaurs' world. And some things in that world are very dangerous!
Action adventure 47 Ronin is set in 18th-century Japan. A group of samurai must avenge their master's death.
Adventure finds a most unlikely person in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Walter, a timid magazine photo manager, lives a quiet life. Exciting things only happen to him in his dreams. But when a negative disappears, Walter finds himself in a real-life adventure!
Audiences loved Mary Poppins, but the film almost didn't get made! The film Saving Mr. Banks tells the story of Walt Disney and author P.L. Travers. Disney talked her into allowing him to make a movie of her story.
Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson star. Movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco and became Princess Grace. Grace of Monaco tells how she helped save Monaco from a looming French invasion in the early 1960.
These are a few of the films that offer you the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful story this winter. Don't miss them!
Grammar Gym:
"Alien enemies, icy adventures, Middle Earth.... the 2013 holiday film season offers it all!"
"......" ellipses - acts like an em dash ( "-") to show that an additional idea is coming up.
I would like to take a trip.... anywhere is fine.
You can put all kinds of fruit on your shaved ice: strawberries, peaches, pineapple... anything you like.
Vocabulary Tips:
icy - fine ice. very cold, there is icy on the ground.
*Watch out for icy roads when you drive through this area.
*The swimmers bravely crossed the river in the icy cold water.
*Her icy look isolated her from everyone in the office.
await - wait for
*Nobody talked in the court while we awaited the arrival of the judge.
wait (v) for - await.
*Dean is waiting for his dad to pick him up.
threaten - make you scare by their act or word. 恐吓。
*The bully threatened to break the girl's toy if she didn't give him the money.恶霸
*The movie star received a threatening letter.
preparation - take time to get thing ready, spend time get all the preparing work done for something.
*Wedding preparations took the couple a lot of time.
*The launch of the new policy is now in preparation.
prepare (v) - get things ready ahead of time or before the event take place. 准备，预备。
*We prepared a surprise party for my mom.
tough - difficulty, strong, not easy going or rough.难度高的，艰难的，困苦的，很有毅力的，不屈不饶的。
*This aerobics class is too tough for beginners.
*Quitting his job was a tough decision for Peter.
*Brandon is a tough guy who's willing to face all sorts of challenges.硬汉。
desolation - dump and leave alone. abandon. 遗弃，凄凉，破坏，废弃了的。
*Bob found his old house in complete desolation.
*Sherry felt a sense of desolation when she left home and started living on her own.
historian - a person who study history. 历史学家。
*Historian are fascinated by the ancient culture of this tribe.
*The course introduces the history of the Roman Empire.
destroy (v) - ruin. 毁灭，摧毁。
*The city was totally destroyed by the bombing.
*Her confidence was completely destroyed when she was laid off.
destruction (n) - destroy.
*The destruction of rain-forests is causing a severe ecological disaster. 生态灾难。
avenge - pay it back in a bad way. take revenge to someone. 复仇。
*The boy swore to avenge his mother's murder.
avenge oneself on someone -为某人复仇。
*The policeman avenged himself on the man who killed his partner.
negative (adj)-负面的。
*negative thought.
negative (n) -拍照的底片，胶卷。
* I look the negatives to the photo shop to be developed.
*Chelsea still has the black-and-white negatives of her wedding photos.
audience (n) - people who watch movies or listen a peach or a music performance...观众。听众。
audio-听，与“听”有关的。
*The studio audience cheered when the producer gave them the signal.
*This popular band has audiences around the globe.
loom -a stress, a tense feeling of kind atmosphere around or upon you. 迫近，逼近，即将爆发的。
*With the super typhoon looming, all residents along coastal areas were evacuated.
*Suddenly a strange guy loomed out of the fog.
team up - work a project together with other people.
race against time - you don't have too much time, you need to finish something before the deadline, you need to hurry, no time to waste.
samurai - best warriors.
timid - very shy, not very out going.
talk ...into - make someone to agree with you.
Language Tips:
the sixties, the seventies,the eighties, the nineties - 60 年代，70年代 ， 80年代， 90年代 。
the zeros, the nadas, the naughties, the O's, the zips -对20 世纪的称呼。
the naughties - came from “ naught” -
the first decade of the 21st century - the teens, the twenty-tens, the twenties. 对21 世纪的称呼，但还没真正定案。
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Spoiler alert - 爆雷，小心有雷，提醒别人有人忍不住要透露电影的情节或结局了，如果不想听，就可先行离去。
spoil -糟蹋，破坏。
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based on a true story -根据真实的故事
artistic license -虽是根据真实的故事，但是经导演改编过的（导演有art license 权利加多一些刺激好看的而神化故事中的主角 。）
art license -不是什么证件，而是赋予导演一种有改编故事的权利。
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
星光電影院應援團 -
Those games could change Panem forever.
In the animated film Frozen, the kingdom of Arendelle lies trapped in winter. Anna's sister Elsa is responsible for the spell. Anna teams up with tough mountain man Kristoff and his reindeer Sven. They must find Elsa and save the kingdom before it's too late.
In The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. Bilbo and his friends have crossed the Misty Mountains. Now they must travel through Mirkwood Forest. But they must go without the wizard Gandalf. Will they make it to Lonely Mountain where the dragon Smaug guards the dwarfs' gold?
The film The Monuments Men is based on a true story. A group of art historians and museum people must work together. They race against time to get back some stolen artwork before Hitler can destroy it.
What was life like when dinosaurs walked on Earth? Find out in Walking with Dinosaurs. Viewers will feel like they are part of the dinosaurs' world. And some things in that world are very dangerous!
Action adventure 47 Ronin is set in 18th-century Japan. A group of samurai must avenge their master's death.
Adventure finds a most unlikely person in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Walter, a timid magazine photo manager, lives a quiet life. Exciting things only happen to him in his dreams. But when a negative disappears, Walter finds himself in a real-life adventure!
Audiences loved Mary Poppins, but the film almost didn't get made! The film Saving Mr. Banks tells the story of Walt Disney and author P.L. Travers. Disney talked her into allowing him to make a movie of her story.
Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson star. Movie star Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco and became Princess Grace. Grace of Monaco tells how she helped save Monaco from a looming French invasion in the early 1960.
These are a few of the films that offer you the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful story this winter. Don't miss them!
Grammar Gym:
"Alien enemies, icy adventures, Middle Earth.... the 2013 holiday film season offers it all!"
"......" ellipses - acts like an em dash ( "-") to show that an additional idea is coming up.
I would like to take a trip.... anywhere is fine.
You can put all kinds of fruit on your shaved ice: strawberries, peaches, pineapple... anything you like.
Vocabulary Tips:
icy - fine ice. very cold, there is icy on the ground.
*Watch out for icy roads when you drive through this area.
*The swimmers bravely crossed the river in the icy cold water.
*Her icy look isolated her from everyone in the office.
await - wait for
*Nobody talked in the court while we awaited the arrival of the judge.
wait (v) for - await.
*Dean is waiting for his dad to pick him up.
threaten - make you scare by their act or word. 恐吓。
*The bully threatened to break the girl's toy if she didn't give him the money.恶霸
*The movie star received a threatening letter.
preparation - take time to get thing ready, spend time get all the preparing work done for something.
*Wedding preparations took the couple a lot of time.
*The launch of the new policy is now in preparation.
prepare (v) - get things ready ahead of time or before the event take place. 准备，预备。
*We prepared a surprise party for my mom.
tough - difficulty, strong, not easy going or rough.难度高的，艰难的，困苦的，很有毅力的，不屈不饶的。
*This aerobics class is too tough for beginners.
*Quitting his job was a tough decision for Peter.
*Brandon is a tough guy who's willing to face all sorts of challenges.硬汉。
desolation - dump and leave alone. abandon. 遗弃，凄凉，破坏，废弃了的。
*Bob found his old house in complete desolation.
*Sherry felt a sense of desolation when she left home and started living on her own.
historian - a person who study history. 历史学家。
*Historian are fascinated by the ancient culture of this tribe.
*The course introduces the history of the Roman Empire.
destroy (v) - ruin. 毁灭，摧毁。
*The city was totally destroyed by the bombing.
*Her confidence was completely destroyed when she was laid off.
destruction (n) - destroy.
*The destruction of rain-forests is causing a severe ecological disaster. 生态灾难。
avenge - pay it back in a bad way. take revenge to someone. 复仇。
*The boy swore to avenge his mother's murder.
avenge oneself on someone -为某人复仇。
*The policeman avenged himself on the man who killed his partner.
negative (adj)-负面的。
*negative thought.
negative (n) -拍照的底片，胶卷。
* I look the negatives to the photo shop to be developed.
*Chelsea still has the black-and-white negatives of her wedding photos.
audience (n) - people who watch movies or listen a peach or a music performance...观众。听众。
audio-听，与“听”有关的。
*The studio audience cheered when the producer gave them the signal.
*This popular band has audiences around the globe.
loom -a stress, a tense feeling of kind atmosphere around or upon you. 迫近，逼近，即将爆发的。
*With the super typhoon looming, all residents along coastal areas were evacuated.
*Suddenly a strange guy loomed out of the fog.
team up - work a project together with other people.
race against time - you don't have too much time, you need to finish something before the deadline, you need to hurry, no time to waste.
samurai - best warriors.
timid - very shy, not very out going.
talk ...into - make someone to agree with you.
Language Tips:
the sixties, the seventies,the eighties, the nineties - 60 年代，70年代 ， 80年代， 90年代 。
the zeros, the nadas, the naughties, the O's, the zips -对20 世纪的称呼。
the naughties - came from “ naught” -
the first decade of the 21st century - the teens, the twenty-tens, the twenties. 对21 世纪的称呼，但还没真正定案。
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Spoiler alert - 爆雷，小心有雷，提醒别人有人忍不住要透露电影的情节或结局了，如果不想听，就可先行离去。
spoil -糟蹋，破坏。
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based on a true story -根据真实的故事
artistic license -虽是根据真实的故事，但是经导演改编过的（导演有art license 权利加多一些刺激好看的而神化故事中的主角 。）
art license -不是什么证件，而是赋予导演一种有改编故事的权利。
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
All About Bikes
上山下海飛輪樂 -
Bikes built for speed
If going fast is your goal, you'll want to choose a road bike. These bikes are lighter than other bikes, so riders can go faster. The downside is that their frames aren't made to handle riding over small holes in the road. But for pushing the limits of speed, nothing beats a road bike. The style of handlebars normally used on road bikes forces riders to bend forward while pedaling. This position offers less wind resistance and makes faster speeds possible. Road bikes come with more gears than other bikes, so riders can go up and down steep mountain roads more easily.
Bike care and maintenance
Whatever bike you choose to ride, bike company Merida suggests doing a few things before every ride. These include checking and greasing the chain, checking the tire pressure and testing the brakes. For new bikes, Merida recommends an inspection after three to six weeks of riding. The reason? Several parts on the bike will shift and change, so fixing them will help your bike last longer.
Getting the appropriate fit
Choose a bike with a frame height that fits your body. When you are standing over the bike, there should be a comfortable distance between the top bar and your body. The recommended distance is 25 to 50 millimeters for road bikes and 40 to 100 millimeters for mountain bikes. Next, adjust the seat height. Getting the right height will help you feel comfortable while pedaling. Move the seat until your leg is slightly bent when the pedal is at its lowest point.Finally, adjust your bike's handlebars so that you can reach them with your elbows slightly bent.
Supporting the biking community
If you're eager to start riding, Merida sponsors several community activities that help spread the love of biking. This past summer, they sponsored a bike DIY camp for youth in Taipei. Participants gained experience in bike assembly and maintenance as well as learned proper riding techniques. The company also encourages bicyclists to ride in 1919's annual charity bike event.
Whether you're young or old, there's nothing like biking. Get out and pedal today!
Grammar Gym:
'chances are' - probably.
Even if it was long ago, you probably still remember how.
Chances are it's going to rain.
Chances are he's still on his way.
I don't think I should call my friend; chances are he's in bed already.
Vocabulary Tips:
hit - 打击。
hit the road - get start it, get going, 上路，出发。
*If we don't hit the road now, we're not going to reach our next stop before sunset.
hit/hit/hit/hitting: 现在式/过去式/过去分词/现在分词。
*I want to stay longer, but I guess I need to be hitting the road now.
commute - travel from home to work or school, travel from one place to another place. 通勤，通车。
*Darren commutes between New Jersey and New York every day.往返通勤于。。。
commute (n)-通勤。
*Betty makes use of her long commute to study French.利用陇长的通勤机会学。。。
gear (n) - a thing that allow to change the speed. 汽车的排挡。
* I changed to a lower gear when we started to go downhill.
*Kevin shifted gears to reverse to back up the car. 换倒挡。。
shock (n)-汽车的避震器。
*The mechanic suggested that I get new shocks for my van.
shock -冲击力。
*The airbags will absorb the shock when the car is hit.
study - strong, not easy to break, truly reliable. 牢靠，坚实，可靠，靠得住，
alternative - have other option.
exploring - discovering.
nothing beats... - nothing is better than it.
cross - mix.
hybrid - two different things combined.
frame - The structure of the body (something), here refer to the structure of the bike. 骨架，框架。
*Faith has the frame of a dancer.
*The timber frame of the house is decaying because of termites.
frame -画框，眼镜架框。
*Alex is wearing new glasses with a titanium alloy frame.钛合金的
wind -风
resistance - 阻拦，阻力。抵挡。
wind resistance - against by wind. 风阻力。
*The shape of the car was designed to lower the wind resistance.
*If you open the windows while you drive, the wind resistance will increase.
grease (n) - oil. 润滑油，油脂。
*Grease stains can be easily removed with this detergent.油脂
grease (v) - to grease is to add or put oil on something. 涂上，加上润滑油，抹上油。
*Grease the pan with butter.
*The door needs to be greased. It creaks a lot.
inspection - check carefully by a specialist or a profession person.检查，审查。
*The newly remodeled restaurant didn't pass the safety inspection.
inspect (v) -检查，
*Make sure you inspect the merchandise when it arrives.
pushing limits - everything has its limit, try to make it to the most of the limit or go beyond the limit, pass that limit boundary.
handle - control.
to shift - to change the position.
whether something (young, fast, rich ) or something (old, slow, poor) - no matter what..
DIY - do it yourself.
appropriate -
*Barbara's outfit wasn't appropriate for the official meeting, so she was told to go home and change.
inappropriate -
*It was inappropriate of you to gain when the boss was talking.
adjust -make it to fit.使调适，调整。
*Irene adjusted her chair to fit the new desk.
adjust （v）-作生活上的调适。对某环境上，工作上的适应要用"to", adjust to something.
*Derek hopes to adjust to his new job as soon as possible.
assembly -put things or pieces together. 组装，组合。
*The new mechinery can increase the speed of assembly by 30 percent.
*Arnold worked on an assembly line for years.
assembly - people gathering together.聚集，聚会。
*The assembly was found to be illegal and was terminated.
bicyclist - the person who riding the bicycle. 自行车骑士。'list" refer to "person".人。
*Bicyclists are advised to wear bright colors at night.
motorcyclist -摩托车骑士
*Motorcyclists in Taiwan are required to wear helmets.帽子，头盔。
recommended - suggested.
love of something - like and enjoy of something that will share with others.
slightly - just a little bit, very small.
Language Tips:
city bike -城市自行车（座椅虽舒适但不及越野脚踏车来的出色好看轻巧）
You can't have your cake and eat it too - 不能同时拥有蛋糕有想吃了蛋糕。（中国）鱼与熊掌不能兼得。
You can't have it both ways. -不能同时拥有，不能二者都要。（中国）不能要求马儿好，又要马儿不吃草。
You can't have your cake and eat it too = You can't have it both ways. 这就是人生。
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sticky ball -藉由有兴趣的事物用来连接到学习枯燥乏味的事物上而帮助自己的学习。如学习英文：把对骑脚踏车的热爱应用到学习英文上：
frame/handle bar/ gear/ chain/ tire/ brake - bike. 先找出与骑脚踏车有关的字，当作是球的最内层。再由内而外的 ，加以运用这些基本的单字而造出简单的句子来，慢慢向外扩大。
My bike has 21 gears.
The tire is flat.
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bike etiquette -骑自行车的礼仪。
always keep to the right -（自行车的礼仪） 1。总是要仅靠右边关骑。
ride in a single file -（自行车的礼仪）2。二人以上，要各自前后骑，不宜并排骑。
pull off the path completely - don't stop in the middle of the road. （自行车的礼仪）3。要把车骑到路边停妥，不要想停就停，还停在路当中。
*** 若是就教导小孩从小就学会在享受骑自行车乐趣的同时，学会bike etiquette （骑自行车的礼仪）将会使小孩终生受益无穷，尤其是在他们日后在骑车，开车上。
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Happy Facts
笑活療癒法 -
Sometimes window washers at children's hospitals wear superhero costumes. The kids love these visits from their favorite characters.
Grammar Gym:
"In a Swedish sport, rabbits hop through courses with jumps of different heights and lengths."
(something ) of different (description 1) and (description 2). - use on describe "different kinds of (something)."
At the hair salon, I saw pictures of models with hairstyles of different colors and cuts.
It was hard for Sarah to pick out a bike at the bike shop; there were bikes of all styles and sizes for her to choose from.
When you walk into the candy store, you are surrounded by these delicious treats in different shapes and flavors.
Vocabulary Tips:
romance - a loving feeling that man and woman love each other. (n)罗曼史，恋爱。(adj) 浪漫的，温馨的，爱恋的。
*After a whirlwind romance, the couple got married in Hawaii last week.
*Despite the distance between Mark and Terri, their romance blossomed.
bond -a strong connection in relationship. 连结或结合力。
*A bond between the nanny and the baby quickly formed.
*The volunteers came from different walks of life, but they shared a common bond.
bond (v)- 建立。。。关系。
*The teacher bonds with her students easily.
drift (v) away - carry it away by water. 漂流，漂。
*We drifted down the stream and finally reached a river.
*The couple drifted apart after they graduated from school.
costume - a outfit than people is wearing to become a certain character.戏服。
*All the costumes for this play were handmade by the the director's wife.
*The costume designer won several awards because of this film.
sure - no question about it.
Language Tips:
hugs heal - 拥抱可以疗伤。
hug and kiss - ooxx, write in the end of the letter.
big hug - 大拥抱。欧美国家把见面或道别时的拥抱当作生活文化的一部分。很自然的，用以表示欢迎和友善。
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Things to Do in Madrid
馬德里必修學分 -
Inside the Royal Palace 2,800 rooms are decorated in splendor, with museum-quality furniture and artwork. Tourists can tour 50 of these lavish rooms. In the Royal Palace Gardens, people can gaze on staues and sculptures or relax by the reflecting pond.
Art
The Internationally respected Prado Museum is the largest and most impressive art gallery in Spain. Opened in 1819, it is filled with works of art that feature the world's most comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings.
Shopping
Madrid has some of Europe's shopping, and potential buyers love to browse the stores looking for bargains. But for 500 years, shoppers have flocked to an immense outdoor flea market know as the Rastro, where they find everything from antiques to CDs.
A taste of Egypt
Visitors strolling through the Parque del Deste will come upon a little bit of Egypt in the heart of Spain - the Debot Temple. Originally located in southern Egypt, the structure was donated to Spain in 1968, rebuilt and opened to the public in 1972.
Entertainment
No trip to Madrid is complete without seeing a performance of Spain's famous art form, flamenco. Every day, flamenco performers sing, dance or play the guitar in small cafe's and grand theaters alike. Over the years, famous celebrities have traveled to Madrid to see this famous folk art.
Food
Madrid has a wide assortment of restaurants, but because the Spanish typically eat late - around 9 or 10 p.m. - it's difficult to find good dinner food earlier. If you get hungry before then, the best solution is to try a tapas bar where light snacks are served. Be sure to try the jamon, dry-cured ham; Spain is famous for it.
Time for a break
After a day of touring, relax in 350-acre Retiro Park, with its beautiful gardens, fish pond and lake. It is the perfect place to reflect on all you've enjoyed in this marvelous Spanish city.
Grammar Gym:
"This city of over 3 million people boasts Western Europe's largest royal palace."
boasts - to talk with too much pride about something.
boast - how a certain place has something special or wonderful in that area, or something is famous about it.
*This restaurant boasts the best steaks in town.
*This amusement park boasts the scariest roller coaster rides.
Vocabulary Tips:
abound - a lot of something, full of it with something. God is abound in love.充满，充足。
*Rumors abound about the reason why the singer suddenly retired.
abound in - where has abound in something, where is place in the front of the sentence. 什么地方充满什么。要把地方先放在最前头，然后加abound in。
*Paris abounds in delicious restaurants and cafes.
splendor (n) - awesome and beautiful. impressive the beauty. splendid (adj)壮观，辉煌。
*The film reproduced the splendor of Ancient Greece.重现往日（旧时）的辉煌
*We sat on the beach admiring the splendor of the sunset.欣赏落日的余晖。
*Many visitors were amazed by the splendor of the cathedral. (by the splendor of the mountain.) 大教堂。
comprehensive - included a lot of details, include majority of something, or cover the most of it.广泛的，无所不在的，无不包括的。全面性的。
*The patient needs a comprehensive physical exam.
*The author's guidebooks are the most comprehensive ones as far as I know.
immense - huge, big, very large, heavy amount....广大的， 浩瀚的。
*There's still immense work to be done to restore the town damaged by the bombing.庞大的工作要去完成。。
*Amanda gets immense joy by helping people in need.广大的乐趣。
contrast - very different.
in the shadows of something - under something or someone's shadows.
someone is in the shadow of someone else.- someone else is someone's model.
stroll - take time to walk around, not in a hurry. 闲晃，漫步。（不及物动词+介系词+受词）
*We strolled down the street after lunch.
*While strolling in town, we found several interesting stores.
performer (n) - who is performing the work.表演者，表演的人。 perform (v) -表演。
*The circus performers all came from Russia.
performance (n) - 表演，演出。
*The dancers' outstanding performance won them the first prize.
assortment - varieties. many different things. 分类，类别，五花八门，形形色色，花色，品种，各式各样。
*The store offers a good assortment of ingredients for Italian cuisine.
assort (v) -整理，或分类，分配。
*Tanya's clothes are assorted by season.
marvelous - great, wonderful, splendid.非凡的，令人惊奇的，惊叹的。
marvel - wondering on something.
*The actor's marvelous interpretation of the character touched the entire audience.
*The result of the treatment is marvelous.
come upon ....- didn't expected but just happen to see or find out something... come upon a deer while I am taking a walk.
no something is complete without something.- you must see or do while you visit or your trip is not really complete.
Language Tips:
flea market -跳蚤市场，旧时买卖二手货的地方。最早起于法国的巴黎。名字由来是因为二手货旧东西，家具等大多藏有跳蚤之类的虫子。
bring and buy sale / car boot sale -英国人对‘跳蚤市场’的称呼。美国则为truck,trunk boot sale.
trash and treasure markets. -澳洲人对‘跳蚤市场’的称呼。意思是在别人的废弃物中挑选自己想要的东西。在废弃物中寻宝贝。
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西班牙人因为晚餐吃的很晚，大多在晚上九，十点钟才吃。所以他们一天吃五餐，以少量多餐为主：
1：早上的咖啡点心。
2：11：30 分左右的上午点心。
3：下午二点左右的午餐。
4：傍晚6点左右的点心。
5：晚上九，十点钟的晚餐。
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
Sunday, December 8, 2013
To Tell or Not to Tell
報告老師：有人作弊 -
I need to talk to Mr. Brown about something.
Nick: I saw a guy peering at a piece of paper under his desk during the test.
Angela: Really?
Nick: Yeah. I think it was a cheat sheet.
Angela: And you're going to tell the teacher? why? He probably had a really busy week and didn't have time to study.
Nick: You and I were busy this week, too, but we still made time to study.
If someone else didn't, that doesn't justify cheating.
Angela: It seems to me that this is really none of our business. After all, this cheating doesn't affect our grades on the test.
Nick: Maybe not directly, but it will affect the class ranks. It's not fair to hard working students if someone else gets a high rank by cheating.
Angela: True. But I really feel that we shouldn't take matters into our own hands. What if he wasn't cheating?
Nick: Well, I'm just going to report what I saw to someone in authority. The teacher can take care of it.
Angela: But this is Mr. Brown. Everyone knows what a strict teacher he is. He might call the student's parents or even have him suspended!
Nick: Mr. Brown can't suspend the student yet. He'd need more evidence than just my word. He'll probably just give him a warning and keep on eye on him.
Angela: And what if our classmates find out you told on him. Everyone in the class will call you a tattletale.
Nick: I don't care. I'm doing the right thing. But I'll ask Mr. Brown not to mention my name.
Angela: I still don't see why this is such a big deal to you. It's pretty naive to think only one person cheated on the test. The fact is that lots of students cheat.
Nick: But that doesn't make it right. And I din't see them all. I just saw one, and I feel I should take some action. Furthermore, I don't think school is just about getting good grades. It's about learning things that we'll use later in life. And, more importantly, doing it in an honest way.
Angela: Maybe. But I were you, I still wouldn't tell. I really need to get going. See you tomorrow.
Grammar Gym:
"He'd need more evidence than just my word."
"word" -a letter or a group of letters that are put together and mean something.
"word" -a comment or statement from someone.
He'd need more evidence than just my statement (word).
What Henry said sounded very strange; it's hard to believe his word.
*The manager had trouble setting the dispute; there were no witnesses and it was simply one employee's word against another.
Vocabulary Tips:
peer - look at it very closely. peer over the wall to find out what is going on. 凝视，盯着看，端详。
*The old lady peered through her window trying to see who had rung the doorbell.
*Nathan peered at his watch anxiously.
cheat sheet - 作弊时使用的小炒。
*The boy hid his cheat sheet in his shoe.
*The teacher found a double-sided cheat sheet under the student's desk.
justify - you did something and explain why you did, or give a reason to let people understand why you did it. 使合理，证明事情，为。。。辩护。
just -公正的，合理的。
*Mark tried to justify his tardiness with all kinds of lame excuses. 很爤的理由。
*How can your department justify spending so much money on travel?
take matters into your own hands - take care of it by yourself.接手，亲自处理。 'matter' -事情。
*When the police failed to find the killer, the victim's dad decided to take matters into his own hands.
cheat -作弊，欺骗。
*Tony was caught cheating on his finals.
suspend -not allow someone to do something for a period of time.暂停，暂缓，此指“使休学，使停止，使停赛。。。”
*Jodie got suspended because she kept skipping school. 逃课（学），旷课。
*The football player was suspended because he attacked the referee.
tattletale -telling someone about someone else is wrong. tell the person usually is on a high position such as teacher, boss or parents...告密者，搬弄是非的人。 'tattle'-告状，嚼舌，闲聊，闲谈。
*Laura was called a tattletale because she told the teacher who was dating in the school.
*Kids at school don't want to play with Nicole because they think she's a tattletale.
naive - 重音在“ i ”。天真，幼稚，无知的。
*I must have been naive to think that everyone would be happy about my promotion.
*Annie was so naive that she signed the contract without even consulting a lawyer.
furthermore - moreover, there is more to this.并且，此外。 ' further' -更远，更进一步，更深入的。
*Professor Williams is a respected professor in our school. Furthermore, his is loved by his students for his wit. 幽默。
evidence - something that can prove what happened.
tell on someone / told on someone - 告某人的状，大多是向上级，老师，家长等告某人的状。tell on -告状。
have time vs make time -有时间/找时间。
authority (n) - someone have control of something.
everyone knows ....- about someone's repetition.
if I were you...I would (wouldn't) .....- 假如我是（你，他。。。）我会（不会）。。。。
Language Tips:
cram -填塞，用在读书上即是指填鸭式的方法恶补。
burn the midnight oil.- 开夜车。
all nighter -通宵KI书或工作的人。
all night -通宵
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teacher's pet -老师的宠物。即指“有些学生爱讨好老师，总是在老师身边帮忙老师擦黑板，提东西等，常向老师打其他同学的小报告，在老师面前告同学的状等来讨好老师，有时还会送礼物给老师的同学。”
Notes taking of Studioclassroom
Monday, December 2, 2013
December
The last month of the year is filled with joy and celebration
12=30+1天的幸福 -
Narcissus - 水仙花。
initialism首字母缩写，由每个字的第一个字母组成/头字语。
acronym -当作一个英文单字读出来。
initialism，读“U.S.A.”
12=30+1天的幸福 -
Narcissus - 水仙花。
initialism首字母缩写，由每个字的第一个字母组成/头字语。
acronym -当作一个英文单字读出来。
initialism，读“U.S.A.”
The Benefits of Being Thankful
Discover how a thankful spirit benefits you and others
感恩的好處 -
Vocabulary Tips:
impression -印象。
*Making a good first impression is very important when interviewing.
*I don't have much of an impression of Sandy's brother.
impress (v) - 印象
*I was very impressed by his politeness. 好感，好印象。
creativity - 创力，创作力。create-创造。creative -有创意。
*The process of brainstorming can spur the creativity within us.
amazed -使惊奇，使诧异。
*I was amazed by the director's creativity.
discourage - 使气馁，沮丧的。
*Bobby wan't discouraged when his colleagues didn't accept his suggestions.
encouraged -激励，鼓舞。
*Isabelle felt so encouraged when her first novel was published.
optimism -乐观。
*Maggie's optimism make she very popular with her peers.
pessimism -悲观。
*There's a universal pessimism about the future of the company.
depression -忧郁，沮丧。
*Daniel slid into depression after being laid off.
*Allen suffers from depression and is on medication now.
depress (v) -抑郁，压抑。使沮丧。
*Cold, snowy weather always depresses me.
satisfaction (n) -满足。
*Customers' satisfaction is our company's ultimate goal.
satisfy (v) -满足。
*The tabloid satisfies people's curiosity. 八卦报道满足人们的好奇心。
leave something out - 排除。。。
Language Tips:
stinking thinking -负面的思考，对他人只会批判。
Notes taking of studioclassroom
感恩的好處 -
Vocabulary Tips:
impression -印象。
*Making a good first impression is very important when interviewing.
*I don't have much of an impression of Sandy's brother.
impress (v) - 印象
*I was very impressed by his politeness. 好感，好印象。
creativity - 创力，创作力。create-创造。creative -有创意。
*The process of brainstorming can spur the creativity within us.
amazed -使惊奇，使诧异。
*I was amazed by the director's creativity.
discourage - 使气馁，沮丧的。
*Bobby wan't discouraged when his colleagues didn't accept his suggestions.
encouraged -激励，鼓舞。
*Isabelle felt so encouraged when her first novel was published.
optimism -乐观。
*Maggie's optimism make she very popular with her peers.
pessimism -悲观。
*There's a universal pessimism about the future of the company.
depression -忧郁，沮丧。
*Daniel slid into depression after being laid off.
*Allen suffers from depression and is on medication now.
depress (v) -抑郁，压抑。使沮丧。
*Cold, snowy weather always depresses me.
satisfaction (n) -满足。
*Customers' satisfaction is our company's ultimate goal.
satisfy (v) -满足。
*The tabloid satisfies people's curiosity. 八卦报道满足人们的好奇心。
leave something out - 排除。。。
Language Tips:
stinking thinking -负面的思考，对他人只会批判。
Notes taking of studioclassroom
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