Industries to Watch

Exciting things are happening in these five industries
獨領風騷的亮點產業 - 這五項產業正有著令人興奮的發展.

While news about the economy isn't always good, there are some unmistakable bright spots. Whether you're interested in investment or a future career, these five industries are worth watch.

Wearable Computers
From desktops to laptops to smartphones, computers have steadily evolved into smaller and more portable devices. Now wearable computers, digital accessories that you wear, are becoming increasingly common. Smart watches, Google Glass and shoes with digital sensors are already on the market. And while these devices might not be able to replace your laptop, they are most certainly working with it to create a dynamic and mobile computing ecosystem.

Online Education
Online classes aren't new, but for many years they've suffered from a reputation of being not quite the equivalent of "real" courses. That's slowly changing. The cost of higher education is skyrocketing just as people need to gain new skills and update their current ones. This new focus on skills rather than credentials has manifested itself through the huge popularity of massive, open, online course (MOOC) providers such as Coursera, Undacity and EdX. And it doesn't hurt that those platforms provide courses from top universites such as Standord, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania.

Specialty Travel
The travel industry is growing, but it's also changing. People are flying more and renting more cars but spending less on hotels and restaurants. More of the travel business is moving online, and today's travelers are increasingly drawn to personalized, high-quality experiences. Services like Airbnb, which provides a platform for people who want to rent unused living spaces to short-term guests, are growing. So are companies that specialize in luxury or adventure travel to unusual places.

3-D Printing
This technology has already had a big impact on small businesses that focus on specialized work. Now, its influence is growing. NASA, for example, plans to put a 3-D printer on the International Space Station. And with corporate heavyweights like General Electric, UPS and Staples throwing their support behind the technology-3_D printing is an industry to watch.

Health and Wellness
An important part of living a high-quality life comes from being healthy. As a result, businesses that focus on providing products and services that promote health and wellness are booming. Moe importantly, the industry is proving to be very robust- it even thrived during the economic downturn. It's also very versatile with everything from health clubs to supplements to fitness apps prospering.

Grammar Tips:
"And it doesn't hurt that those platforms provide courses from top universities such as Stanford, MIT and the University of Pennsylvania."
"it doesn't hurt" - "doesn't hurt" - no feeling of pain.
"it doesn't hurt " - it is an advantage, not bad at all.
Darren doesn't want to quit his job. The pay is good, the location is convenient, and it doesn't hurt that his company sends him to Hawaii every year.
Henry likes his new class. The teacher is great, the classroom is new, and it doesn't hurt that the girl sitting next to him is very cute.
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"And with corporate heavyweights like General Electric, UPS and Staples throwing their support behind the technology- 3-D printing is an industry to watch."
"With (noun 1) like (examples of noun 1) -(subject) + (verb).
With （children-friendly dishes） like （chicken nuggets, and pizza） - （this restaurant) ( is) sure to please young picky eaters.
With (classic songs) such as ( "Amazing Grace" and "Silent Night") - (the choir's performance) this evening will certainly (delight) the audience.

Vocabulary Tips:
equivalent -同样价值或相等的东西。'equi"-有‘相等“之意。
sensor -感应器。 'sens'-“感觉，感应”
manifest -显示，表示，证明，展现。
manifest (adj)-明显的，显而易见的。
suffer from a reputation of something - hurt from being a bad impression.
specialty -特性，特点，特殊项目。
*One of the restaurant's specialties is its mouth-watering appetizers.
specialty travel -个性化的旅游。照某人的要求条件特定的。
specialize -专门从事，专攻。
specialize in -专门从事，专攻于in 某个领域。
*The designer specializes in luxurious evening gowns.
*This chef specializes in French cuisine.
corporate -公司，企业。
*Oliver's team is in change of corporate finances.
*The charity campaign successfully promoted its corporate identify.
corporate -全体的（员工），公司全体的，共同的，共同拥有的。共有的。
*Creating a positive working environment should be our corporate responsibility.
robust -坚固，强壮的。
*The company's products are robust and durable.坚固而耐用。
*Even though Grandpa is already 80, he's still robust and energetic.坚固而活力充沛。
bright spot - many things are bad, but there is some good things.
from something to something to something else.- from one thing to another to something else, from desk computer to Laptop to smart phone.
on the market - things is available to be sold.
something is on the market - something that is for sale.
wearable - put on your body, you carry it.
short-term - a short period of time, a few days, one or two weeks.
long-term - a long period of time, a few month, a half year.
....more ....but....less - the new promotion sold more products but make revenue less than last quarter.
weighted - refer to some big companies that  powerful, large, and a lot of influence to people and industries.
quality life - live in full and comfortable life with good health.

Language Tips:
emphasize -加强语气，强调
While news about the economy isn't always good, there are some unmistakable bright spots.
英文要讲的道地，不但要有大量的字，辞彚，正确的发音及文法。还要会活用加强语气词。如"are " 来强调“有”，“还有”。
While news about the economy isn't always good, there are definitely some unmistakable bright spots.
“definitely”- 来强调，“不但有”，还“确定是有的”
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She has an MBA but she wants to be a medical doctor.
定冠词 a / an 的用法：以发音为准，字首发“母音”的，不管字首拼音是子音或母音，都用an 。
an hour -
an MBA - "M" 发‘am"，法母音， 虽是字音拼音，也要用“an“。

定冠词 a / an 的用法：以发音为准，字首发“子音”的，不管字首拼音是子音或母音，都用a 。
a uniform 
a university.



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