守護員工健康Keeping employees healthy is a priority for my company. 維護員工健康是公司的第一要務。by Joan Yu.
People are the most important asset of my company, so we are well taken care of. Many wellness events held throughout the year help employees maintain a healthy lifestyle because prevention is the best medicine. On campus, many services are available for a reasonable price. These include heart screening, flu shot clinic, on-site dietitian, weight management center, and a massage and fitness center. These on-site services make it convenient for employees to attend to these things instead of postponing or ignoring them.
I personally like the one-site flu shot clinic as it saves me a trip to the hospital. I always prompt my coworkers to get their flu shots on time. I don't want them to get sick because I spend a lot of hours working with them every day.
Other interesting yearly events such as "Bike to Work Day" and "Walk During Lunch Day" invite employees to get a taste of a healthier lifestyle. These events also include prizes as an incentive to encourage everyone to get out of their chairs and participate.
I participated in "walk During Lunch Day" and was astonished to see that hundreds of people showed up at the event. It turned out to be not only an exercise event but also a social event where I encountered many others from different departments. We walked and chatted and had a lot of fun during that lunch hour.
Although I didn't win a prize in the drawing, I was glad I had made the effort to participate. Now I know where to go for a walk around campus during lunch hour and I'm in the habit of doing it.
Joan and her coworker Sara discuss their office's wellness events.
Joan: I wish they'd organize a "Walk During Lunch Day" more often.
Sara: Why? You can walk on your own at lunchtime.
Joan: I do walk on and off, but I need something to motivate me.
Sara: And someone to accompany you?
Joan: Right, Exercise is more fun with friends.
Sara: So find a friend to walk with. There must be someone in your department. Or organize a lunchtime walking group.
Joan: That's a good idea. I'll send an e-mail around this afternoon.
Grammar:
I personally like the on-site flu shot clinic as it saves me a trip to the hospital.
"to save someone a trip" = "to keep from having to make a trip"
"to save someone a trip"-
If you help me turn in this report, it would save me a trip to the teacher's office.
I could have asked you to get something for me from the supermarket and save myself a trip.
Vocabulary Tips:
prevention-預防 pre-預先
*The research is aimed at cancer prevention. 目標在。。預防
*The government spent a lot of its budget on a new crime prevention program, unfortunately, the program didn't have the effect they desired.
on-site=現場，在場，住場，住校 site-地點
*Our school has an on-site nurse in our health center.
*The army set up an on-site medical treatment center right outside the collapsed buildings.
incentive-鼓勵，激勵。
*Tim's boss promised him a big bonus as an incentive to win the case.
*The supervisor offered cash incentives to encourage their staff to work overtime.
*Little kids love incentives like stickers or stamps. 貼紙或印章。
astonish-使大爲吃驚,使驚訝. amaze, surprise.
* It astonished me that many students don't read much outside of the classroom anymore.
*I was astonished that Cathy refused my help to babysit for her.
drawing-抽獎活動
draw(n)-抽獎 (v)-抽獎,畫畫.
*At the end of the party, there was a big drawing for a free trip to Hawaii.
*The winners of the drawing need to fill out a form before collecting their prizes.領獎
on and off- 斷斷續續,不時地,不持續地. "on"-打開,啓動,開啓 "off"-関上,停止.
*Pam works out on and off so she never loses much weight.
*Bobby and Kate wrote email to each other on and off after graduation.
habit-嗜好 create a routine doing work, and enjoy it very much.
Chat Room:
get a taste of a healthier lifestyle.
taste-滋味，經驗。
get a taste= try it out,嘗試
get a taste of something-嘗試去做某件事。
taste= refer to someone's judgement，品味，鑑賞力 such as: expensive taste, great taste.
a man of taste-很有品味的人。
have a bad taste in your mouth-留下不好的囘憶，如同吃了苦的葯，感覺很不好。
bad taste-having a bad experience. or taste badly.不好的經驗或回憶。
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Walk During Lunch Day-
walk-走路
take a walk-散步, 如用命令口氣,則是"出去!, 滾開！”不客氣，不歡迎的叫人“離去，走開”。
walk on eggshells-走在蛋殼上，即“如履薄冰，要非常的小心，謹慎”
walk one's feet off-把腳走斷了，意即“走了很多的路”
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
A Trip to the Dentist
牙醫達人 Don't forget to brush 別忘了刷牙喔！by Simon stopps
SC: Why are people so terrified of dentists?
JC: Patients can't see what a dentist is doing in their mouths. All they can see are scary-looking instruments. And then there is the drill and the terrible, high-pitched noise it makes. There's also the inevitable pain caused by having a needle stuck in your mouth. Scariest of all are the stories of bad experiences your friends have told you. Put all of those things together and people can't help but be scared of dentists!
SC: What should I look for when choosing a good dentist?
JC: You should try to find a kind and patient dentist who will listen to you. You can also try dentists that are recommended by your friends.
SC: What's the best way to prevent dental problems?
JC: The best way to prevent dental problems is to take good care of your own teeth. Brush your teeth after eating, and more importantly, use dental floss after every meal. It's also important to go to the dentist for a routine checkup every three to six months.
SC: Is there such a thing as brushing your teeth too much?
JC: The outer surface of a tooth is enamel. It is the hardest part of the human body, but the thickness of the enamel does not increase throughout your life. Rather, it decreases because it wears out.
SC: Why is flossing so important?
JC: Brushing can only remove the plaque from the smooth surfaces of your teeth. A lot of food actually gets trapped between teeth. Flossing is the most effective way to clean that food out. If you brush your teeth too hard day after day, you will wear down the enamel. Then your teeth will become more sensitive and might even develop cavities.
SC: How do you know when it's time to visit the dentist?
JC: In addition to your routine checkups, you should also go to the dentist if you have any problems with your teeth. If you feel any discomfort- a toothache or heat sensitivity- go to the dentist Even if you don't have pain, but just discoloration, bleeding gums or swelling, you should still go to the dentist. Dentists can cure dental diseases and make peple healthier.
Grammar:
Scariest of all are the stories of bad experiences your friends have told you.
*The stories of bad experiences your friends have told you are the scariest of all.
What is so scary?
The stories of bad experiences your friends have told you.
Talk about "The most of something" use "Adjective + be+verb + subject"
Everyone at the party wore a silly costume, and Regina's outfit was the most ridiculous one.
Everyone at the party wore a silly costume; most ridiculous of all was Regina's outfit.
Paul sampled many kinds of dishes on his trip; deep-fried insects were the strangest things he ate.
Paul sampled many kinds of dishes on his trip; strangest of all were deep-fried insects.
Vocabulary Tips:
high-pitch = 音調高的，尖銳的音調pitch-音調，音量
*The high-pitched screeching tires of the passing car woke us up last night. 尖銳的輪胎磨擦聲。
dental-牙齒的，牙科的 dent-字根是“牙齒”
*Dental insurance isn't provided by our company.
*Karl's dental treatment cost us over $700.
*I have a dental appointment on Thursday.
checkup-檢查。
*Larry suffers from diabetes, so he has regular checkups with his doctor.
*Every company employee is required to have a physical checkup every year.
floss(n)牙綫 ,(v)-用牙綫潔牙。
*My dentist advises me to floss after every meal.
dental floss (n)-牙綫
*Mandy only uses un-waxed dental floss. 沒上蠟的
cavity-蛀牙
*The dentist filled my cavities during my last trip to his office.
*Eating too much candy can cause cavities.
*Regular brushing can lower the risk of getting cavities.
discomfort-不舒服。dis-有“否定”的意思，comfort-舒服
*The discomfort from my surgery lasted for almost a week.
*The medicine helps relieve the discomfort caused by injury.
discoloration-變了色的，失去了原有的顏色。change color from the original color.
Chat Room
teeth (n)-牙齒
teethe (v)-to teethe 長牙齒
The baby's teeth are coming in = teething. baby changing teeth.
teething- 長牙you also can say "come in" 不是"come out “是"come in" -“有了，永久齒有了
Baby長牙不能說成“grow teeth”要說"teething, or teeth are coming in" ，
grow-是人澆水，施肥，讓其長大。長牙不需要澆水，施肥，所以不能說
dentures=false teeth.假牙 denture 一定要加 "s“ 是用多數。
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wisdom tooth=molar
overcrowding-過分擁擠.
braces- 牙套,矯正牙齒器. brace + "s"-
molar-臼齒
canine-狗，犬齒
incisor-門牙
SC: Why are people so terrified of dentists?
JC: Patients can't see what a dentist is doing in their mouths. All they can see are scary-looking instruments. And then there is the drill and the terrible, high-pitched noise it makes. There's also the inevitable pain caused by having a needle stuck in your mouth. Scariest of all are the stories of bad experiences your friends have told you. Put all of those things together and people can't help but be scared of dentists!
SC: What should I look for when choosing a good dentist?
JC: You should try to find a kind and patient dentist who will listen to you. You can also try dentists that are recommended by your friends.
SC: What's the best way to prevent dental problems?
JC: The best way to prevent dental problems is to take good care of your own teeth. Brush your teeth after eating, and more importantly, use dental floss after every meal. It's also important to go to the dentist for a routine checkup every three to six months.
SC: Is there such a thing as brushing your teeth too much?
JC: The outer surface of a tooth is enamel. It is the hardest part of the human body, but the thickness of the enamel does not increase throughout your life. Rather, it decreases because it wears out.
SC: Why is flossing so important?
JC: Brushing can only remove the plaque from the smooth surfaces of your teeth. A lot of food actually gets trapped between teeth. Flossing is the most effective way to clean that food out. If you brush your teeth too hard day after day, you will wear down the enamel. Then your teeth will become more sensitive and might even develop cavities.
SC: How do you know when it's time to visit the dentist?
JC: In addition to your routine checkups, you should also go to the dentist if you have any problems with your teeth. If you feel any discomfort- a toothache or heat sensitivity- go to the dentist Even if you don't have pain, but just discoloration, bleeding gums or swelling, you should still go to the dentist. Dentists can cure dental diseases and make peple healthier.
Grammar:
Scariest of all are the stories of bad experiences your friends have told you.
*The stories of bad experiences your friends have told you are the scariest of all.
What is so scary?
The stories of bad experiences your friends have told you.
Talk about "The most of something" use "Adjective + be+verb + subject"
Everyone at the party wore a silly costume, and Regina's outfit was the most ridiculous one.
Everyone at the party wore a silly costume; most ridiculous of all was Regina's outfit.
Paul sampled many kinds of dishes on his trip; deep-fried insects were the strangest things he ate.
Paul sampled many kinds of dishes on his trip; strangest of all were deep-fried insects.
Vocabulary Tips:
high-pitch = 音調高的，尖銳的音調pitch-音調，音量
*The high-pitched screeching tires of the passing car woke us up last night. 尖銳的輪胎磨擦聲。
dental-牙齒的，牙科的 dent-字根是“牙齒”
*Dental insurance isn't provided by our company.
*Karl's dental treatment cost us over $700.
*I have a dental appointment on Thursday.
checkup-檢查。
*Larry suffers from diabetes, so he has regular checkups with his doctor.
*Every company employee is required to have a physical checkup every year.
floss(n)牙綫 ,(v)-用牙綫潔牙。
*My dentist advises me to floss after every meal.
dental floss (n)-牙綫
*Mandy only uses un-waxed dental floss. 沒上蠟的
cavity-蛀牙
*The dentist filled my cavities during my last trip to his office.
*Eating too much candy can cause cavities.
*Regular brushing can lower the risk of getting cavities.
discomfort-不舒服。dis-有“否定”的意思，comfort-舒服
*The discomfort from my surgery lasted for almost a week.
*The medicine helps relieve the discomfort caused by injury.
discoloration-變了色的，失去了原有的顏色。change color from the original color.
Chat Room
teeth (n)-牙齒
teethe (v)-to teethe 長牙齒
The baby's teeth are coming in = teething. baby changing teeth.
teething- 長牙you also can say "come in" 不是"come out “是"come in" -“有了，永久齒有了
Baby長牙不能說成“grow teeth”要說"teething, or teeth are coming in" ，
grow-是人澆水，施肥，讓其長大。長牙不需要澆水，施肥，所以不能說
dentures=false teeth.假牙 denture 一定要加 "s“ 是用多數。
---------------------------------
wisdom tooth=molar
overcrowding-過分擁擠.
braces- 牙套,矯正牙齒器. brace + "s"-
molar-臼齒
canine-狗，犬齒
incisor-門牙
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
The Magic of Movies
電影魔力by Drew Devlin
What's showing this winter at a theater near you?
When you go to the movies, what do you watch? Exhilarating action films? Romantic comedies? Animated adventures? Whatever you enjoy, you'll find it on the silver screen this holiday season.
Three animated films promise adventure and excitement in 3-D. In Megamind, a supervillain named Megamind discovers that his life is boring without an adversary, so he creates Titan, the perfect superhero. Unfortunately, Titan decides to destroy the world and Megamind has to save it. Disney's Tangled is an adaptation of the Rapunzel fairytale about a princess who has spent her entire life in a tower. After falling in love with a clever young man, she must venture out into the world to find him. Yogi Bear follows the adventures of two bears, Yogi and Boo Boo, who live in Jellystone Park. When the greedy mayor wants to close the park, Yogi and Boo Boo spring into action to save their home.
Romance fans will enjoy Due Date. Robert Downey Jr. plays a father-to-be trying to reach home for the birth of his first child. He hitches a ride with an aspiring actor and on the cross-country trip encounters one disaster after another.
Fantasy-adventure fans won't want to miss The Chronicles of Narnia. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. In it, Lucy and Edmund and their cousin Eustace are swallowed up by a painting in Lucy's room. Rescued by the ship the Dawn Treader. the group undertakes a quest to find the seven lost lords of Narnia. In Gulliver's Travels, Jack Black plays Lemuel Gulliver, a struggling writer. Gulliver hopes to impress a travel editor by taking a boat to the Bermuda Triangle. He survives a brutal storm and finds himself on an island populated by 6-inch-tall people. Tron: Legacy, the sequel to the 1982 film about video game programmer Kevin Flynn, tells the story of Kevin's son, Sam. While investigating his father's disappearance, Same is thrust into the digital world of Tron. He reunites with his father, and they try to escape from the cyberuniverse that Kevin created 25 years earlier. Those who enjoy historical dramas must see The King's Speech, which is inspired by from the true story of England's King George VI. A speech therapist helps the stuttering king prepare to deliver the most important speech of his life.
You'll also find heart-stopping action in theaters this winter. The action thriller Unstoppable stars two-time Oscar winner Danzel Washington. Washington plays an experienced locomotive engineer, who, with the help of a young conductor, must stop a long, unmanned train. The train, nicknamed "The Beast," is loaded with flammable liquids and poison gas and is hurtling toward a highly populated area.
Audiences will be amused at the romantic comedy Morning Glory. In it, a hard-working TV producer has trouble with her career and love life. She decides to revive her last-place morning news show, so she pairs a legendary TV anchorman with a former celebrity gossip specialist. Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton play the anchorman and gossip specialist respectively. The resulting clash of personalities plays out both on and off the air. Reese Witherspoon stars in How Do You Know, a comedy drama about professional athletes and their love lives. Witherspoon plays a professional softball player who has both a corporate executive and major-league pitcher vying for her affections. Take time to see a movie this winter, and don't forget the popcorn!
Grammar:
Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton play the anchorman and gossip specialist respectively.
respectively=in the order that was just mentioned.
Harrison Ford plays the anchorman, and Diane Keaton plays the gossip specialist.
"respectively"-
In our class play, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Samantha will play Goldilocks, Robert will play papa Bear, Mandy will play Mama Bear, and Terry will play Baby Bear.
=In our class, Goldilocks and the Three Bears Samantha, Robert, Mandy and Terry will play Goldilocks, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear respectively.
Sandra plays the saxophone, Violet plays the violin, and Charlie plays the cello.
= Sandra, Violet, and Charlie play the saxophone, violin and cello respectively.
Vocabulary Tips:
exhilarating- 令人興奮的，刺激的。exhilarate-使振奮，使高興的現在分詞。
*The amusement park's exhilarating roller-coaster ride attracts many young visitors.
*The video footage captured the exhilarating atmosphere of the car race.
adversary-對手，敵人，敵手，敵對的一方。
*Our football team will compete against our long-time adversary tonight.
*The one-time best friends are now adversaries in the business world.
hitch a ride (hitch a lift) - 搭便車hitch-用繩子勾住，掛住，
*Our car broke down so we decided to hitch a ride back home.
*Howard hitched a lift to Vegas from a passing RV.
quest-探索, 探索什麽用"for"。 追索要做的事情用"to".
*The movie is about a quest to find a lost treasure under the sea.
*The reporter's quest to find the truth was hindered by some politicians.
legacy-遺產，先人遺留下來的東西。
*William's grandfather left him a large legacy. 大批遺產。
*Romans enjoy the cultural legacy left by their ancestors. 祖先留下來的文化遺產。
*The war left a legacy of hatred and pain. 留下來的仇恨與痛苦
stuttering-口吃，説話結結巴巴的， 結巴。
*Victor couldn't stop stuttering as he delivered his speech.
*Shannon suddenly began stuttering when the boy she liked walked in the room.
hurtle -猛衝,奔馳, -very fast, probably out of control. hurtled,
*The frightened horse hurtled toward the fence and almost got away.
*The kids hurtled down the stairs to answer the door when they heard the bell ring.
anchorman-男主播 anchorwomen女主播, anchor-(不分男,女)主播.
*The anchorman tried to stay calm as he broadcasted live from the scene of the explosion.
*The TV station hired young anchors to replace the old ones.
vie-爭奪,激烈的競爭. vied (過去式), vying (現在進行式) "for"
* The two brothers vie for their mother's attention every day.
*Many companies are vying for the top spot in the market. 爭奪領先地位.
flammable-can explode, something is easy to burn.
Chat Room
mega-數目大的，
mega bucks-很多的錢
mega dose-很大的葯劑量dose-葯的劑量
megastar-星星很多。
megacity-大城市New York, L.A.
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swallow-吞噬，吞嚥
The Chronicles of Narnia. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
are swallowed up by a painting-被一幅畫吞噬了
swallow one's pride-把驕傲吞下去。意即“放下身段”
hard to swallow-難以下嚥，難以接受。
a bitter pill to swallow-吞下苦葯丸，即是“吞下能不做的苦差事，不能不吞下去的屈辱.”
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You'll also find heart-stopping action in theaters this winter.
heart-stopping=心臟停下來,即"驚心動魄"
show-stopper=由於觀衆的熱烈掌聲而使得表演中斷的某個動作或表演
conversation stopper=是對話停止.即"無法使對方對話延續的答覆.
What's showing this winter at a theater near you?
When you go to the movies, what do you watch? Exhilarating action films? Romantic comedies? Animated adventures? Whatever you enjoy, you'll find it on the silver screen this holiday season.
Three animated films promise adventure and excitement in 3-D. In Megamind, a supervillain named Megamind discovers that his life is boring without an adversary, so he creates Titan, the perfect superhero. Unfortunately, Titan decides to destroy the world and Megamind has to save it. Disney's Tangled is an adaptation of the Rapunzel fairytale about a princess who has spent her entire life in a tower. After falling in love with a clever young man, she must venture out into the world to find him. Yogi Bear follows the adventures of two bears, Yogi and Boo Boo, who live in Jellystone Park. When the greedy mayor wants to close the park, Yogi and Boo Boo spring into action to save their home.
Romance fans will enjoy Due Date. Robert Downey Jr. plays a father-to-be trying to reach home for the birth of his first child. He hitches a ride with an aspiring actor and on the cross-country trip encounters one disaster after another.
Fantasy-adventure fans won't want to miss The Chronicles of Narnia. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. In it, Lucy and Edmund and their cousin Eustace are swallowed up by a painting in Lucy's room. Rescued by the ship the Dawn Treader. the group undertakes a quest to find the seven lost lords of Narnia. In Gulliver's Travels, Jack Black plays Lemuel Gulliver, a struggling writer. Gulliver hopes to impress a travel editor by taking a boat to the Bermuda Triangle. He survives a brutal storm and finds himself on an island populated by 6-inch-tall people. Tron: Legacy, the sequel to the 1982 film about video game programmer Kevin Flynn, tells the story of Kevin's son, Sam. While investigating his father's disappearance, Same is thrust into the digital world of Tron. He reunites with his father, and they try to escape from the cyberuniverse that Kevin created 25 years earlier. Those who enjoy historical dramas must see The King's Speech, which is inspired by from the true story of England's King George VI. A speech therapist helps the stuttering king prepare to deliver the most important speech of his life.
You'll also find heart-stopping action in theaters this winter. The action thriller Unstoppable stars two-time Oscar winner Danzel Washington. Washington plays an experienced locomotive engineer, who, with the help of a young conductor, must stop a long, unmanned train. The train, nicknamed "The Beast," is loaded with flammable liquids and poison gas and is hurtling toward a highly populated area.
Audiences will be amused at the romantic comedy Morning Glory. In it, a hard-working TV producer has trouble with her career and love life. She decides to revive her last-place morning news show, so she pairs a legendary TV anchorman with a former celebrity gossip specialist. Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton play the anchorman and gossip specialist respectively. The resulting clash of personalities plays out both on and off the air. Reese Witherspoon stars in How Do You Know, a comedy drama about professional athletes and their love lives. Witherspoon plays a professional softball player who has both a corporate executive and major-league pitcher vying for her affections. Take time to see a movie this winter, and don't forget the popcorn!
Grammar:
Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton play the anchorman and gossip specialist respectively.
respectively=in the order that was just mentioned.
Harrison Ford plays the anchorman, and Diane Keaton plays the gossip specialist.
"respectively"-
In our class play, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Samantha will play Goldilocks, Robert will play papa Bear, Mandy will play Mama Bear, and Terry will play Baby Bear.
=In our class, Goldilocks and the Three Bears Samantha, Robert, Mandy and Terry will play Goldilocks, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear respectively.
Sandra plays the saxophone, Violet plays the violin, and Charlie plays the cello.
= Sandra, Violet, and Charlie play the saxophone, violin and cello respectively.
Vocabulary Tips:
exhilarating- 令人興奮的，刺激的。exhilarate-使振奮，使高興的現在分詞。
*The amusement park's exhilarating roller-coaster ride attracts many young visitors.
*The video footage captured the exhilarating atmosphere of the car race.
adversary-對手，敵人，敵手，敵對的一方。
*Our football team will compete against our long-time adversary tonight.
*The one-time best friends are now adversaries in the business world.
hitch a ride (hitch a lift) - 搭便車hitch-用繩子勾住，掛住，
*Our car broke down so we decided to hitch a ride back home.
*Howard hitched a lift to Vegas from a passing RV.
quest-探索, 探索什麽用"for"。 追索要做的事情用"to".
*The movie is about a quest to find a lost treasure under the sea.
*The reporter's quest to find the truth was hindered by some politicians.
legacy-遺產，先人遺留下來的東西。
*William's grandfather left him a large legacy. 大批遺產。
*Romans enjoy the cultural legacy left by their ancestors. 祖先留下來的文化遺產。
*The war left a legacy of hatred and pain. 留下來的仇恨與痛苦
stuttering-口吃，説話結結巴巴的， 結巴。
*Victor couldn't stop stuttering as he delivered his speech.
*Shannon suddenly began stuttering when the boy she liked walked in the room.
hurtle -猛衝,奔馳, -very fast, probably out of control. hurtled,
*The frightened horse hurtled toward the fence and almost got away.
*The kids hurtled down the stairs to answer the door when they heard the bell ring.
anchorman-男主播 anchorwomen女主播, anchor-(不分男,女)主播.
*The anchorman tried to stay calm as he broadcasted live from the scene of the explosion.
*The TV station hired young anchors to replace the old ones.
vie-爭奪,激烈的競爭. vied (過去式), vying (現在進行式) "for"
* The two brothers vie for their mother's attention every day.
*Many companies are vying for the top spot in the market. 爭奪領先地位.
flammable-can explode, something is easy to burn.
Chat Room
mega-數目大的，
mega bucks-很多的錢
mega dose-很大的葯劑量dose-葯的劑量
megastar-星星很多。
megacity-大城市New York, L.A.
-----------------------------
swallow-吞噬，吞嚥
The Chronicles of Narnia. The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
are swallowed up by a painting-被一幅畫吞噬了
swallow one's pride-把驕傲吞下去。意即“放下身段”
hard to swallow-難以下嚥，難以接受。
a bitter pill to swallow-吞下苦葯丸，即是“吞下能不做的苦差事，不能不吞下去的屈辱.”
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You'll also find heart-stopping action in theaters this winter.
heart-stopping=心臟停下來,即"驚心動魄"
show-stopper=由於觀衆的熱烈掌聲而使得表演中斷的某個動作或表演
conversation stopper=是對話停止.即"無法使對方對話延續的答覆.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Brain Foods
益腦食物 Some foods are better for your brain than others. 有些食物比其他食物更能讓頭好壯壯by Chip Ewald
No matter what you do today, your brain will need fuel to function. And some fuels are better than others. Here are some foods that are especially good for your brain:
Blueberries
Scientists think these "brain berries" may actually strengthen connections between cells in the brain. Plus, their antioxidants help protect brain cells from damage caused by old age and stress.
Wild salmon
This favorite fish offers many benefits for the brain. It contains vitamins and healthy fats that improve one's mood and protect against memory problems.
Matcha tea
The Japanese have used this tea for centuries to both focus and calm the mind. The tea's specially ground leaves are loaded with nutrients that benefit the brain and body.
Walnuts
In general, nuts are high in vitamin E, which makes them excellent brain food. Walnuts, however, have healthy fats and antioxidants that make them especially beneficial for our brains.
No food can magically change the brain. However, regularly eating foods like these will help keep your brain healthy.
More Information:
A few English idioms based around the word "brain" include. "To pick someone's brain (or Brains)" , which means to find out what someone else's thinking by questioning them. Peter picked the rich businessman's brain for ideas on how to start a business.
Next "To rack (one's ) brain" means to think long and hard. I racked my brain for two days trying to figure out how I offended my girlfriend.
Grammar on the go:
This favorite fish offers many benefits for the brain.
The tea's specially ground leaves are loaded with nutrients...
="Salmon is full of benefits for the brain."
= "There is a lot of nutrients in Matcha tea's ground leaves."
"There are many cars in the parking lot."
=The parking lot was jammed with cars.
When talk about " a large amount of something in them" : try to use different way and different word to make sentence more lively.
"Mary's presentation had a lot of good ideas."
=Mary's presentation was overflowing with ideas.
There were a lot of students in the hallway.
=The hallway was swarming with students.
Vocabulary Tips:
fuel-燃料，（油）gas, power, energy.
*This eco-friendly car consumes 50% less fuel than regular cars. 消耗
*The driver pulled over to make sure his fuel tank wasn't leaking. 油箱
*Many developed countries are trying to reduce their fuel consumption. 燃料的消耗
strengthen (v)-加強，使強化 make it stronger. strength -力量
*Spending quality time together can strengthen the relationship between parents and children. 有品質的時間。。。 增強。。之間的關係。
*The bridge's structure needed to be strengthened after the flood. 橋梁的結構。。。
beneficial-有益的，有幫助的。
*Josh has been under a lot of stress lately, taking a vacation would be very beneficial to him.
*Moderate sun exposure is beneficial to newborns. 適度的曬太陽。。
antioxidant-抗氧劑（東西)a substance that can help to reduce or slow down your body to decay.
vitamin- a substance that help your body.
Chat Room
Walnuts have healthy fats.
fat-脂肪
healthy fat-good fat
"oxymoron " 矛盾修飾法，把互相矛盾的字並列，得倒更好的效果。
oxymoron words:
healthy fats-好得很脂肪
pretty ugly-好看又難看，指“非常難看”
awfully good-可怕有好，意思“非常好”
dead serious-死了還很認真，是“非常的認真”
dead right-死了還是對的， 指“非常的正確”“對極了”
No matter what you do today, your brain will need fuel to function. And some fuels are better than others. Here are some foods that are especially good for your brain:
Blueberries
Scientists think these "brain berries" may actually strengthen connections between cells in the brain. Plus, their antioxidants help protect brain cells from damage caused by old age and stress.
Wild salmon
This favorite fish offers many benefits for the brain. It contains vitamins and healthy fats that improve one's mood and protect against memory problems.
Matcha tea
The Japanese have used this tea for centuries to both focus and calm the mind. The tea's specially ground leaves are loaded with nutrients that benefit the brain and body.
Walnuts
In general, nuts are high in vitamin E, which makes them excellent brain food. Walnuts, however, have healthy fats and antioxidants that make them especially beneficial for our brains.
No food can magically change the brain. However, regularly eating foods like these will help keep your brain healthy.
More Information:
A few English idioms based around the word "brain" include. "To pick someone's brain (or Brains)" , which means to find out what someone else's thinking by questioning them. Peter picked the rich businessman's brain for ideas on how to start a business.
Next "To rack (one's ) brain" means to think long and hard. I racked my brain for two days trying to figure out how I offended my girlfriend.
Grammar on the go:
This favorite fish offers many benefits for the brain.
The tea's specially ground leaves are loaded with nutrients...
="Salmon is full of benefits for the brain."
= "There is a lot of nutrients in Matcha tea's ground leaves."
"There are many cars in the parking lot."
=The parking lot was jammed with cars.
When talk about " a large amount of something in them" : try to use different way and different word to make sentence more lively.
"Mary's presentation had a lot of good ideas."
=Mary's presentation was overflowing with ideas.
There were a lot of students in the hallway.
=The hallway was swarming with students.
Vocabulary Tips:
fuel-燃料，（油）gas, power, energy.
*This eco-friendly car consumes 50% less fuel than regular cars. 消耗
*The driver pulled over to make sure his fuel tank wasn't leaking. 油箱
*Many developed countries are trying to reduce their fuel consumption. 燃料的消耗
strengthen (v)-加強，使強化 make it stronger. strength -力量
*Spending quality time together can strengthen the relationship between parents and children. 有品質的時間。。。 增強。。之間的關係。
*The bridge's structure needed to be strengthened after the flood. 橋梁的結構。。。
beneficial-有益的，有幫助的。
*Josh has been under a lot of stress lately, taking a vacation would be very beneficial to him.
*Moderate sun exposure is beneficial to newborns. 適度的曬太陽。。
antioxidant-抗氧劑（東西)a substance that can help to reduce or slow down your body to decay.
vitamin- a substance that help your body.
Chat Room
Walnuts have healthy fats.
fat-脂肪
healthy fat-good fat
"oxymoron " 矛盾修飾法，把互相矛盾的字並列，得倒更好的效果。
oxymoron words:
healthy fats-好得很脂肪
pretty ugly-好看又難看，指“非常難看”
awfully good-可怕有好，意思“非常好”
dead serious-死了還很認真，是“非常的認真”
dead right-死了還是對的， 指“非常的正確”“對極了”
Friday, December 10, 2010
Language Tips 12/10
Grammar on the go:
Say, you are looking really good. Have you dropped some pounds?
"say"- here is try to get attention.
"say"="be quiet!"
Say, Bring me a chair, please.
All this talk about food is making me hungry. Say, does anyone know what time the restaurant opens for dinner?
Say, is anyone interested in getting ice cream?
Vocabulary Tips:
figure-體形，身材，尤指“女性的身材”
*Sherry has a very good figure since she works out every day.
*Renee got her figure back just a few months after she had her baby.
pessimistic-悲觀的
*The author's pessimistic views of the world were expressed in his work.
*The doctor is pessimistic about the patient's condition.
optimistic- 樂觀的 是悲觀的反義詞opposite of pessimistic
*Our team is very optimistic about winning the title.
fad-一時的流行或狂熱。
*The fad of wearing mini skirts has lasted for many years.
*Some teenage girls spend a lot of time and money following latest fashion fads.
sacrifice (v)-捨棄，犧牲 give something up or not doing something you like for someone's good.
* Mandy and her husband sacrificed a lot to support their kids' education.
*Many people sacrificed their time to volunteer for the charity campaign.
*Sometimes we forget how much of a sacrifice our parents make for us.
yo-yo dieting- 一下節食，一下放縱大吃大喝的節食法。yo-yo is a toy, but here mean move or change constantly, unsteady.
yo-yo: 溜溜球。延伸出“上下起伏，搖擺不定的”意思。
*The government's yo-yo tax policies were strongly criticized by the people. 搖擺不定的稅制。
sustain-維持，保持。to keep or maintain the same condition.
*To sustain the present rate of sales growth, we need to find new ways to merchandise our products.
*The coach required harder training of our team in order to sustain our momentum. 維持我們的動力，趨勢。
trim=slim=fit.
Chat Room
pound-重量單位。
Have you dropped some pounds? 你是否掉了幾磅，你是否減輕了幾磅？
put on extra pounds. 發福，增加了體重。
shed-脫落，脫掉。
shed some pounds.-減重
sweat-流汗
sweat off the pounds.流汗方式把多餘的重量除掉，燃燒掉.
Say, you are looking really good. Have you dropped some pounds?
"say"- here is try to get attention.
"say"="be quiet!"
Say, Bring me a chair, please.
All this talk about food is making me hungry. Say, does anyone know what time the restaurant opens for dinner?
Say, is anyone interested in getting ice cream?
Vocabulary Tips:
figure-體形，身材，尤指“女性的身材”
*Sherry has a very good figure since she works out every day.
*Renee got her figure back just a few months after she had her baby.
pessimistic-悲觀的
*The author's pessimistic views of the world were expressed in his work.
*The doctor is pessimistic about the patient's condition.
optimistic- 樂觀的 是悲觀的反義詞opposite of pessimistic
*Our team is very optimistic about winning the title.
fad-一時的流行或狂熱。
*The fad of wearing mini skirts has lasted for many years.
*Some teenage girls spend a lot of time and money following latest fashion fads.
sacrifice (v)-捨棄，犧牲 give something up or not doing something you like for someone's good.
* Mandy and her husband sacrificed a lot to support their kids' education.
*Many people sacrificed their time to volunteer for the charity campaign.
*Sometimes we forget how much of a sacrifice our parents make for us.
yo-yo dieting- 一下節食，一下放縱大吃大喝的節食法。yo-yo is a toy, but here mean move or change constantly, unsteady.
yo-yo: 溜溜球。延伸出“上下起伏，搖擺不定的”意思。
*The government's yo-yo tax policies were strongly criticized by the people. 搖擺不定的稅制。
sustain-維持，保持。to keep or maintain the same condition.
*To sustain the present rate of sales growth, we need to find new ways to merchandise our products.
*The coach required harder training of our team in order to sustain our momentum. 維持我們的動力，趨勢。
trim=slim=fit.
Chat Room
pound-重量單位。
Have you dropped some pounds? 你是否掉了幾磅，你是否減輕了幾磅？
put on extra pounds. 發福，增加了體重。
shed-脫落，脫掉。
shed some pounds.-減重
sweat-流汗
sweat off the pounds.流汗方式把多餘的重量除掉，燃燒掉.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Speak Up With Confidence!
帶著自信暢所欲言！Giving a speech doesn't have to be scary.發表演說不見得會那麼可怕 by Chelsea Ewald
You've prepared for this moment for months. You've written, memorized and practiced your speech. All that's left now is delivering it. But as you walk to the front of the room, you suddenly become very nervous. The audience is staring at you in silence. Your hands begin to sweat. Your eyes start to twitch. Your breathing becomes more rapid. And worst of all, your mind goes blank. Sound familiar?
Giving a speech can be scary. But it doesn't have to be a miserable experience. You can give a speech with confidence by following a few easy tips:
Step one: Focus on your content
The content of your speech is important because it expresses your ideas and opinions. Begin by creating a memorable introduction. Do this by asking a question, telling a brief story, stating a fact or repeating a famous quote. This will grab your audience's attention right at the beginning. Next, focus on writing the body of the speech.
The body of your speech consists of your main points. It is the longest part of your speech and often contains three points. Support your points and ideas in this section with facts. Finally, complete the content of your speech with a conclusion. Briefly repeat your main points in the conclusion.
Step two: Focus on your delivery.
Now, prepare your delivery. Ninety percent of communication is nonverbal. Therefore, how you look and behave in front of your audience is critical.
* Pay attention to your body language. Stand straight with your legs shoulder-width apart. Move your hands in a natural manner as you speak.
* Pay attention to your facial expressions. Make eye contact and smile at your audience.
*Pay attention to your voice. Control the pitch of your voice as well as the pace of your words. Speak clearly and naturally.
You're ready to go! Now take a deep breath, and speak with confidence!
More information:
Who's Afraid of Speaking?
-If you'll be using visual aids in your speech, be sure to practice with them first. Remember-- these are just aids. They are not supposed to be the main part of your speech.
_ Never end your speech with "That's all," or "I'm finished" Conclude with a clear ending that is directly related to your topic.
Grammar on the go:
And worst of all, your mind goes blank.
"to go blank" = "to become unable to think"
"to go blank"-
Sabrina's mind went blank when the man of her dreams asked her to go out with him.
Brian prepared for his job interview, but his mind went blank when he sat down in front of his interviewer.
Vocabulary Tips:
twitch-抽動,抽筋,痙攣.抽慉
*His face twitched when he got nervous.
*The corner of Jay's mouth started to twitch because he smiled too long.
*The actor twitched his nose like a mouse sniffing a piece of cheese.
introduction-介紹,序言,序曲,序.
*In the introduction, the author talks about what motivates him to write continuously.
*The speaker loves to tell jokes in the introduction of his speech.
body-is content. important part. 文章,演説的主體, 著作的主要部分.
*He finished the body of his thesis in 6 months, but the collection of data took him over a year.
*The main body of the auto biography talks about the author's childhood memories.
rapid-fast.
speak up-說大聲些, 說出口.
grab-take, get, catch.
content-内容
*The content of his speech is very solid, but his poor delivery made it really dull.
delivery-運送,此指"表達,傳遞," 演講,講課,表演的表達. 方式的表達.
*The actor's delivery isn't believable enough in this role.
expression- 表情,臉色.臉部表情. express-表達
*Nick is a serious person; you can't really tell what he thinks by just observing his facial expressions.
*His expression shows great disapproval of my suggestion. 不贊成我的建議.
pace-速度,精進,爭競, 步調
*Hanks slowed his walking pace down so his daughter could keep up with him.
*The pace of life in big cities doesn't suit everybody.
Chat Room:
blank-空白
blank (v) out something-使一些事情成爲空白.即刻意不去想它,逃避現實(但終究還是要面對)
blank out the memory-purposely try not remember something. 從記憶中忘記,故意不去記得. go blank-腦筋一片空白,完全想不起任何事情.
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the content of the speech.-一篇演講的内容。
the makeup of the speech.- 一篇演講的内容的結構(makeup)
the table of contents.- 一本書，由它的内容。書的目錄。書的目錄content要用複數 (s)contents
You've prepared for this moment for months. You've written, memorized and practiced your speech. All that's left now is delivering it. But as you walk to the front of the room, you suddenly become very nervous. The audience is staring at you in silence. Your hands begin to sweat. Your eyes start to twitch. Your breathing becomes more rapid. And worst of all, your mind goes blank. Sound familiar?
Giving a speech can be scary. But it doesn't have to be a miserable experience. You can give a speech with confidence by following a few easy tips:
Step one: Focus on your content
The content of your speech is important because it expresses your ideas and opinions. Begin by creating a memorable introduction. Do this by asking a question, telling a brief story, stating a fact or repeating a famous quote. This will grab your audience's attention right at the beginning. Next, focus on writing the body of the speech.
The body of your speech consists of your main points. It is the longest part of your speech and often contains three points. Support your points and ideas in this section with facts. Finally, complete the content of your speech with a conclusion. Briefly repeat your main points in the conclusion.
Step two: Focus on your delivery.
Now, prepare your delivery. Ninety percent of communication is nonverbal. Therefore, how you look and behave in front of your audience is critical.
* Pay attention to your body language. Stand straight with your legs shoulder-width apart. Move your hands in a natural manner as you speak.
* Pay attention to your facial expressions. Make eye contact and smile at your audience.
*Pay attention to your voice. Control the pitch of your voice as well as the pace of your words. Speak clearly and naturally.
You're ready to go! Now take a deep breath, and speak with confidence!
More information:
Who's Afraid of Speaking?
-If you'll be using visual aids in your speech, be sure to practice with them first. Remember-- these are just aids. They are not supposed to be the main part of your speech.
_ Never end your speech with "That's all," or "I'm finished" Conclude with a clear ending that is directly related to your topic.
Grammar on the go:
And worst of all, your mind goes blank.
"to go blank" = "to become unable to think"
"to go blank"-
Sabrina's mind went blank when the man of her dreams asked her to go out with him.
Brian prepared for his job interview, but his mind went blank when he sat down in front of his interviewer.
Vocabulary Tips:
twitch-抽動,抽筋,痙攣.抽慉
*His face twitched when he got nervous.
*The corner of Jay's mouth started to twitch because he smiled too long.
*The actor twitched his nose like a mouse sniffing a piece of cheese.
introduction-介紹,序言,序曲,序.
*In the introduction, the author talks about what motivates him to write continuously.
*The speaker loves to tell jokes in the introduction of his speech.
body-is content. important part. 文章,演説的主體, 著作的主要部分.
*He finished the body of his thesis in 6 months, but the collection of data took him over a year.
*The main body of the auto biography talks about the author's childhood memories.
rapid-fast.
speak up-說大聲些, 說出口.
grab-take, get, catch.
content-内容
*The content of his speech is very solid, but his poor delivery made it really dull.
delivery-運送,此指"表達,傳遞," 演講,講課,表演的表達. 方式的表達.
*The actor's delivery isn't believable enough in this role.
expression- 表情,臉色.臉部表情. express-表達
*Nick is a serious person; you can't really tell what he thinks by just observing his facial expressions.
*His expression shows great disapproval of my suggestion. 不贊成我的建議.
pace-速度,精進,爭競, 步調
*Hanks slowed his walking pace down so his daughter could keep up with him.
*The pace of life in big cities doesn't suit everybody.
Chat Room:
blank-空白
blank (v) out something-使一些事情成爲空白.即刻意不去想它,逃避現實(但終究還是要面對)
blank out the memory-purposely try not remember something. 從記憶中忘記,故意不去記得. go blank-腦筋一片空白,完全想不起任何事情.
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content (adj)-滿足的
content (n)-内容，
He is content with his life. 他很滿足他的人生.the content of the speech.-一篇演講的内容。
the makeup of the speech.- 一篇演講的内容的結構(makeup)
the table of contents.- 一本書，由它的内容。書的目錄。書的目錄content要用複數 (s)contents
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Top 10 Ways To Stick To Your Workout
讓你運動持之以恆的十個訣竅 Keep exercising- you'll be glad you did by Michele Promaulayko
1. Show up and book it
Plan your workout in advance. Lack of planning continues to be the biggest reason people fail to work out. Ninety percent of people finish their workout if they just show up.
2. Make a date with a friend
Making a commitment to someone helps you actually keep it. Be sure to find someone on your same fitness level so you both will work toward similar goals.
3. Invest in a trainer
If you don't know what you're doing when you get to the gym, it pays to hire someone who does. A personal trainer will correct your form to make sure you produce results avoid injuries.
4. Find a happy place but watch the rut
The "perfect" exercise is the one you're happiest doing. so make sure you find yourself wanting to work out. With that being said, don't let your routine become as familiar as "Friends" reruns. Vary your routine day to day and completely change it every three weeks.
5. Cut a soundtrack
Leave the slow songs for the sappy. High-tempo music is a better distracter.
6. Write it down
Record your fitness goals in a journal and track your workouts. Note the exercises that make you feel good and produce results.
7. Work with him
Sharing activities with your partner is a surefire way to stick together. Exercise releases neurohormones that make people feel happier, more motivated and less anxious.
8. Take a chance and streak
Adrenaline-spiked adventures like rock climbing will help you better manage stress in everyday life, according to a study from Texas A & M University. By streak we mean for you to see how long you can go without missing a workout. Then try to beat that record.
9. Reward yourself
Celebrate reaching your goals by treating yourself to whatever you want. Book that appointment for a massage, or take a long, hot bubble bath. Reward yourself now because sometimes that short-term reward might be the only evidence of your long-term success.
10. Show off
A brand new haircut or fresh-out-of-the-box running shoes can be just the appearance boost you need for a great lift in the gym. And when you feel better about yourself, you're going to function better.
Grammar on the go:
With that being said, don't let your routine become as familiar as "Friends" reruns.
"considering what was just mention"
"with that being said"＝considering what was just mentioned.
..... make sure you find yourself wanting to work out.
You should find yourself wanting to work out, but be sure that you don't let your routine become as familiar as "Friends" reruns.
"with that being said"
The human body's defense system is amazing when it comes to fighting germs. With that being said, we still need to wash our hands regularly in order to stay healthy.
I can tell everyone has worked very hard on the project. With that being said, I still need to point out a few things that we can improve.
Vocabulary Tips:
workout (n)-訓練，健身，練習
*Regular workouts can help reduce weight.
work out (v)-健身，鍛煉身體
*Paul works out twice a week at the gym.
fitness-身體的健康，或是好的体能。体能的程度。
*I'm trying to improve my fitness by running every morning before work.
*The exercise program is designed according to your fitness level. 健康程度，狀況
be + stuck in a rut-刻版的模式。rut-定規，慣例，老生常談。
*George felt that he was stuck in a rut for too long, so he decided to change his job.
get out of a rut- 脫離老套，離開刻板的模式。
*It's time for us to get out of this rut and find more effective ways to run our business. surefire-一定會成功，必定會發生，不會失敗的。
*The popular band's new album is a surefire hit.
*Sharing your snacks is a surefire way to make friends at school.
anxious-焦慮，緊張，擔心。
*Charles is anxious about his test result.
*The farmers started to feel anxious about their harvest when they heard about the developing typhoon.
show off-賣弄，展現，炫耀
*Eric tried to impress the girl he likes by showing off his sports skills.
* David loves to show off his muscles at the gym.
*Patrick is showing off his wealth again.
neurohormone-"neuro" is related to "brain" , hormone-賀爾蒙
adrenaline spiked- adrenaline is a kind of hormone in your body, spike-add something to make it stronger; get excited.
streak- a period of time continue to do something, not miss any day.
distract- take attention off. distracter- something that can take attention off.
Chat Room:
sappy-過度感傷的，多愁善感的
sappy=Excessively sentimental 過多的感情，情緒的。
Leave the slow songs for the sappy. 緩慢的歌曲留給多愁善感的人
sappy love songs-感傷的情歌
soap operas often have sappy plot.肥皂劇的劇情常常加入"sappy"賺人眼淚
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track (n)-動物的足跡 , 縱跡(v)-追蹤。
track an animal-（獵人）追蹤動物
track your workouts-追蹤你的鍛練狀況。
keep track of something-掌握某事物，某様東西的行蹤
keep track of the books you check out. 記錄，追蹤。。借的書。
track (n)-跑道，操場上的跑道，
track and field-跑道和操場，指“田徑賽”
on the right track.-在正確的跑道上，指“做對的事”
1. Show up and book it
Plan your workout in advance. Lack of planning continues to be the biggest reason people fail to work out. Ninety percent of people finish their workout if they just show up.
2. Make a date with a friend
Making a commitment to someone helps you actually keep it. Be sure to find someone on your same fitness level so you both will work toward similar goals.
3. Invest in a trainer
If you don't know what you're doing when you get to the gym, it pays to hire someone who does. A personal trainer will correct your form to make sure you produce results avoid injuries.
4. Find a happy place but watch the rut
The "perfect" exercise is the one you're happiest doing. so make sure you find yourself wanting to work out. With that being said, don't let your routine become as familiar as "Friends" reruns. Vary your routine day to day and completely change it every three weeks.
5. Cut a soundtrack
Leave the slow songs for the sappy. High-tempo music is a better distracter.
6. Write it down
Record your fitness goals in a journal and track your workouts. Note the exercises that make you feel good and produce results.
7. Work with him
Sharing activities with your partner is a surefire way to stick together. Exercise releases neurohormones that make people feel happier, more motivated and less anxious.
8. Take a chance and streak
Adrenaline-spiked adventures like rock climbing will help you better manage stress in everyday life, according to a study from Texas A & M University. By streak we mean for you to see how long you can go without missing a workout. Then try to beat that record.
9. Reward yourself
Celebrate reaching your goals by treating yourself to whatever you want. Book that appointment for a massage, or take a long, hot bubble bath. Reward yourself now because sometimes that short-term reward might be the only evidence of your long-term success.
10. Show off
A brand new haircut or fresh-out-of-the-box running shoes can be just the appearance boost you need for a great lift in the gym. And when you feel better about yourself, you're going to function better.
Grammar on the go:
With that being said, don't let your routine become as familiar as "Friends" reruns.
"considering what was just mention"
"with that being said"＝considering what was just mentioned.
..... make sure you find yourself wanting to work out.
You should find yourself wanting to work out, but be sure that you don't let your routine become as familiar as "Friends" reruns.
"with that being said"
The human body's defense system is amazing when it comes to fighting germs. With that being said, we still need to wash our hands regularly in order to stay healthy.
I can tell everyone has worked very hard on the project. With that being said, I still need to point out a few things that we can improve.
Vocabulary Tips:
workout (n)-訓練，健身，練習
*Regular workouts can help reduce weight.
work out (v)-健身，鍛煉身體
*Paul works out twice a week at the gym.
fitness-身體的健康，或是好的体能。体能的程度。
*I'm trying to improve my fitness by running every morning before work.
*The exercise program is designed according to your fitness level. 健康程度，狀況
be + stuck in a rut-刻版的模式。rut-定規，慣例，老生常談。
*George felt that he was stuck in a rut for too long, so he decided to change his job.
get out of a rut- 脫離老套，離開刻板的模式。
*It's time for us to get out of this rut and find more effective ways to run our business. surefire-一定會成功，必定會發生，不會失敗的。
*The popular band's new album is a surefire hit.
*Sharing your snacks is a surefire way to make friends at school.
anxious-焦慮，緊張，擔心。
*Charles is anxious about his test result.
*The farmers started to feel anxious about their harvest when they heard about the developing typhoon.
show off-賣弄，展現，炫耀
*Eric tried to impress the girl he likes by showing off his sports skills.
* David loves to show off his muscles at the gym.
*Patrick is showing off his wealth again.
neurohormone-"neuro" is related to "brain" , hormone-賀爾蒙
adrenaline spiked- adrenaline is a kind of hormone in your body, spike-add something to make it stronger; get excited.
streak- a period of time continue to do something, not miss any day.
distract- take attention off. distracter- something that can take attention off.
Chat Room:
sappy-過度感傷的，多愁善感的
sappy=Excessively sentimental 過多的感情，情緒的。
Leave the slow songs for the sappy. 緩慢的歌曲留給多愁善感的人
sappy love songs-感傷的情歌
soap operas often have sappy plot.肥皂劇的劇情常常加入"sappy"賺人眼淚
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track (n)-動物的足跡 , 縱跡(v)-追蹤。
track an animal-（獵人）追蹤動物
track your workouts-追蹤你的鍛練狀況。
keep track of something-掌握某事物，某様東西的行蹤
keep track of the books you check out. 記錄，追蹤。。借的書。
track (n)-跑道，操場上的跑道，
track and field-跑道和操場，指“田徑賽”
on the right track.-在正確的跑道上，指“做對的事”
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