Are you an idea thief?
剽竊：常見的過犯 -
An Important assignment is returned face-down on your desk, and you turn it over to see a big, red O on it! You did so much research and spent so many nights burning the midnight oil on this paper - how could this happen?
You plagiarized - that's what happened. Plagiarism is presenting another source's material as your own, which students often do, though it's considered to be both theft and fraud.
Obviously if you simply take an online article and call it your own, you are an unrepentant plagiarist. But you will be given the same label if you use just one quotation or concept from another's work without giving credit to the original author. People across the world have had degrees and positions revoked for such actions.
"to give credit " - to acknowledge that somebody is responsible for something.
"to give credit to someone " - the person has done significant work, should let others to know.
Although the talented musician has won many awards, he always gives credit to his teacher.
Nobody likes to be on Harrison's team because he never gives credit to any of his teammates.
Vocabulary Tips:
fraud -欺骗，诈欺。
*He was sentenced for tax fraud.
*She was charged with credit card fraud.
fraud (n)-骗子，骗人的东西。
*All the paintings they sold are frauds.
unrepentant -not regret. "un" -not, 有“否定”之意。没有悔意。
repentant - feel sorry for what did wrong.悔过，后悔，悔改。
*Eric is still unrepentant about his rude behavior toward his boss.
*These unrepentant teenagers stole from their classmates and teachers again and again.
cite (v)- use someone else's word or article. 引用，引证，引述。
cit your sources - say or state where you see or get information from. 引证来源。
*He cited several renowned writers in his article.
citation (n)- 引证，引用。
*All citations were listed at the end the thesis.
foolproof - you can not be fool, can not go wrong. 简单到愚笨的人都会的，极其简单，万无一失的。
fool -愚笨的。
proof - 能抵挡的。
*Rita developed a foolproof weight loss program.
*The security system is pretty well foolproof.
burning the midnight oil - stay awake all night. 开夜车熬夜。
crime - did something unlawful.
face down - face toward the bottom.
document - record, official record of something.
documented - passport that is your documented to tell where you came from and who you are.
accuse - say that you did it regardless whether you did it or not.
revoke - cancel, change, take back.
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Sunday, March 24, 2013
Friday, February 3, 2012
The dangers of Bullying
Sometimes classmates are one's worst enemies
A girl sits alone at lunch and tries not to cry. Her classmates are pointing at her and laughing. A boy walks quickly home with his head down. He hopes the older kids who often beat him up won't see him. These kinds of incidents are too frequent when children are together.
Bullying is not limited to a single country or culture. A British study in 2003 indicated that 51 percent of British fifth graders had reported being bullied. And 28 percent of eighth graders had also been bullied. In a 200 2010 study of American high school students, 47 percent said they had been bullied. In parts of Asia, the percentage of students who admit to having been bullied has nearly doubled since 2007. And many more victims don't want to speak out.
Bullying takes many forms. One is physically attacking the victim, which can leave him or her with broken bones or worse. But insulting someone, spreading rumors or preventing someone from making friends also count.
Bullying causes serious damage. Victims' grades often drop because they skip classes or cannot concentrate. Bullying also lease to stress and depression and can even cause victims to commit suicide.
If you notice bullying occurring, tell the bullies to stop. Few students realize this, but more than half the time, speaking out ends incidents of bullying.
Are you a bully? Consider your behavior toward people you don't like. Do you hit them, insult them or laugh when others make fun of them? Even those who look, speak or act different deserve respect, so consider their feelings.
If you are being bullied, don't be afraid to tell an adult. That person may be able to stop the bullying without revealing who told him or her. Remember that the things others say and do are not your fault. Find freinds who encourage and stand up for you.
Don't give up - many people have faced similar experiences. They care about you and want to help.
Grammar Tips:
Bullying takes many forms.
to take many forms
to take - use your hand to get something. Getting something with your hand.
May I take this last piece of cake?
to take many forms: There are many forms or kinds of what was just mentioned
There are many forms of bullying.
to take many forms:
Depression symptoms take many forms.
Lunar New year celebrations take on many forms.
Vocabulary Tips:
bullying-威吓，要挟，侮辱 bully 霸凌
*Bullying is a serious problem in inner city schools.
*This incident of bullying caused major conflicts between the parents of both parties.
beat somebody up - hit someone badly. 痛打
*the boy was beaten up by the gangsters.
*The robbers beat up the old man just to get this wallet.
count-数，计算，此指 "算为"
*The basketball player and the referee argued about whether or not this shot should count.
*The teacher announced that any reports turned in late wouldn't count.
frequent - very often.
incidents -things happen. event.
insult - making fun, rude to someone.
Don't let someone being bullied you. Don't bullying others. If you are bullying someone, stop, to make it right.
behavior -the way you behave.
commit - to do something. 犯下某事，去做某事。
concentrate - pay attention.
reveling- show, disclose. 透露，露出，揭露，显露。
stand up for someone - support someone. 支持，护卫，捍卫。
suicide- intent to kill one's self.
consider -think about.
Chat Room:
limit-限制
limit "to" - 上限 limit to five books. Bullying is not limited to a single country or culture.
limit "by" - 被（因）什么而受到限制。limit by law. limited by the size of the tank
limit "in"- 受限，limited in space, limited in number，limited in weight 空间上，数字上，重量上受限。
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drop- 放下，滑落，掉落，下降，grades drop 成绩退步。
"drop it" - 口语用法，叫人“打住”，“到此为止，别再提了” drop means "stop"
"drop the ball" - making mistake. making unforgivable mistake.（球场上）掉了球，到手的球，失手把球掉了， 意即“失误，失职，犯错”，尤指“ 犯下不该犯的错”。
A girl sits alone at lunch and tries not to cry. Her classmates are pointing at her and laughing. A boy walks quickly home with his head down. He hopes the older kids who often beat him up won't see him. These kinds of incidents are too frequent when children are together.
Bullying is not limited to a single country or culture. A British study in 2003 indicated that 51 percent of British fifth graders had reported being bullied. And 28 percent of eighth graders had also been bullied. In a 200 2010 study of American high school students, 47 percent said they had been bullied. In parts of Asia, the percentage of students who admit to having been bullied has nearly doubled since 2007. And many more victims don't want to speak out.
Bullying takes many forms. One is physically attacking the victim, which can leave him or her with broken bones or worse. But insulting someone, spreading rumors or preventing someone from making friends also count.
Bullying causes serious damage. Victims' grades often drop because they skip classes or cannot concentrate. Bullying also lease to stress and depression and can even cause victims to commit suicide.
If you notice bullying occurring, tell the bullies to stop. Few students realize this, but more than half the time, speaking out ends incidents of bullying.
Are you a bully? Consider your behavior toward people you don't like. Do you hit them, insult them or laugh when others make fun of them? Even those who look, speak or act different deserve respect, so consider their feelings.
If you are being bullied, don't be afraid to tell an adult. That person may be able to stop the bullying without revealing who told him or her. Remember that the things others say and do are not your fault. Find freinds who encourage and stand up for you.
Don't give up - many people have faced similar experiences. They care about you and want to help.
Grammar Tips:
Bullying takes many forms.
to take many forms
to take - use your hand to get something. Getting something with your hand.
May I take this last piece of cake?
to take many forms: There are many forms or kinds of what was just mentioned
There are many forms of bullying.
to take many forms:
Depression symptoms take many forms.
Lunar New year celebrations take on many forms.
Vocabulary Tips:
bullying-威吓，要挟，侮辱 bully 霸凌
*Bullying is a serious problem in inner city schools.
*This incident of bullying caused major conflicts between the parents of both parties.
beat somebody up - hit someone badly. 痛打
*the boy was beaten up by the gangsters.
*The robbers beat up the old man just to get this wallet.
count-数，计算，此指 "算为"
*The basketball player and the referee argued about whether or not this shot should count.
*The teacher announced that any reports turned in late wouldn't count.
frequent - very often.
incidents -things happen. event.
insult - making fun, rude to someone.
Don't let someone being bullied you. Don't bullying others. If you are bullying someone, stop, to make it right.
behavior -the way you behave.
commit - to do something. 犯下某事，去做某事。
concentrate - pay attention.
reveling- show, disclose. 透露，露出，揭露，显露。
stand up for someone - support someone. 支持，护卫，捍卫。
suicide- intent to kill one's self.
consider -think about.
Chat Room:
limit-限制
limit "to" - 上限 limit to five books. Bullying is not limited to a single country or culture.
limit "by" - 被（因）什么而受到限制。limit by law. limited by the size of the tank
limit "in"- 受限，limited in space, limited in number，limited in weight 空间上，数字上，重量上受限。
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drop- 放下，滑落，掉落，下降，grades drop 成绩退步。
"drop it" - 口语用法，叫人“打住”，“到此为止，别再提了” drop means "stop"
"drop the ball" - making mistake. making unforgivable mistake.（球场上）掉了球，到手的球，失手把球掉了， 意即“失误，失职，犯错”，尤指“ 犯下不该犯的错”。
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