Is there a place where Dreams Come True

Christmas at Disney World!
迪士尼樂園美夢成真之旅 - 在迪士尼樂園歡度聖誕.

Every child has a dream. Little girls daydream about marrying Prince Charming and living happily ever after. Boys dream about staying in "Neverland," where they never grow up and can play all day. Is there a place where dreams come true? Well, for at least one or two days? The answer is yes - Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

This is definitely our most unique trip to Disney World because we are going to celebrate Christmas here. Mickey, Buzz Lightyear, Snow White and others will join us in the celebration. All four theme parks are decorated with lights and Christmas trees and decorations. Holiday joy is in the air. In addition to the regular entertainment, special Christmas parades and performances celebrate the season. 

On our Animal Kingdom ride Kilimanjaro Safaris, we glimpse giragges and elephants in their natural environments. The live Festival of the Lion King show combines singing, dancing and acrobatics. The audience takes part in the program as if we were at the festival with the animals.

Movie lovers won't want to miss The Great Movie Ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We ae excited to watch some classic movie clips. Our all-time favorite - Star Wars. Star Tours, a motion-simulated space flight, gives us a chance to experience adventure in 3-D.

On Christmas Eve, Epcot holds a special celebration - the Candlelight Processional. A full orchestra with a mass chorus holding candles performs traditional Christmas music and songs. A famous person reads the Christmas story from the Bible.

At Magic Kingdom, the magnificent fireworks above Cinderella's castle light up the sky. And now, this dreamland is about to come to an end. Have your dreams come true yet? My children will grow up. We will get old. But the sweet memories our family is creating together here and now will stay in our hearts forever. My dream is to enjoy time with my family. And, today, my dream has come true. 

Merry Christmas!

Grammar Gym:
"Holiday joy is in the air".
"in the air" - what everyone is thinking about.
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.


Vocabulary Tips:
daydream (v) -做白日梦。
*Ruby always daydreams about marrying a rich guy and never having to work again.
daydream (n) -白日梦
*Tammy's daydream about winning the lottery never seems to change.
celebrate -庆祝。
*Friends and family all came together to celebrate Grandma's 80th birthday.
celebration (n) -庆典，庆祝。
*We're invited to the celebration of the company's 30th anniversary.
parade -游行，游行的行列。
*The Rose Parade on New Year's Day is a big thing for people in California.
parade (v) -行进。
*A military parade marched down the street.军乐队行进到街上。
*The marching band paraded up First Avenue.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.


Language Tips:
rhetorical question.- 修辞疑问句，不需要回答问题。1
hypophora -作者或演讲者提出一个问题，然后很快的自己回答来提醒人的注意。鼓励写作或讲演时能善用这种方法，
Is there a place where dreams come true?



Notes taking of Studioclassroom

Planning for the Future

Plan for all the possibilities
到夏威夷長住 - 為所有可能的狀況預作計畫.

Ben: Hey, Uncle Bob. how are you today?
Uncle Bob: I'm doing well, Ben. Actually, I have some big news to share with you.
Ben: What is it?
Uncle Bob: Well, your Aunt June and I are moving to Hawaii.
Ben: Hawaii? Why Hawaii?
Uncle Bob: We've always loved Hawaii, and now that we're retire, there's nothing to stop us from spending more time there. We've been contemplating a change of scenery for some time.
Ben: Wow, That is big news. Are you planning to keep your place here?
Uncle Bob: Sure. We've purchased a condo in Hawaii, but we're only planning to live there during the winter.
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.

Coffee Culture

Learn the language you need to order coffee
你喜歡tall的咖啡嗎？ - 來學學點咖啡所需的用語。

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

1919

Their motto – To save, to save
帶來祝福的密 碼：1919 （要救，要救）-他們的座右銘──救助 再救助

The“1919 Relief and Service Network" can be found throughout the island of Taiwan. All of the 1000 churches involved help with one or more of the following programs.

Disaster relief program
In a matter of minutes, earthquakes and floods can destroy not only people's homes but everything they have. In times of disaster, people have found help and support through this program.

Emergency family relief program
What does an already poor family do when it doesn't qualify for government help but runs into an emergency situation? 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

Holiday Movies for Everyone

Holiday films really bring in the crowds
星光電影院應援團 - 聖誕新年檔期電影果然吸引觀眾 蜂擁而至.

Alien enemies, icy adventures, Middle Earth .... the 2013 holiday film season offers it all! Many people watch films at home or online. But there is still nothing like seeing a film in a theater with other people. What awaits moviegoers this holiday season?

Science-fiction fans are excited about Ender's Game. The people of Earth must work together to save themselves after an alien war. They choose Ender Wiggen a smart, quiet boy,  and send him to battle school. Everyone hopes he will be the one to save them all.

Chris Hemsworth is back as the poweful Thor in Thor: The Dark World. A young woman, Jane Foster, is threatened by evil beings. Thor must battle to save her. 

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire finds Jennifer Lawrence returning as Katniss. She must go on a victory tour after winning the 74th annual Hunger Games. Preparations begin for the 75th annual Hunger Games. 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

Grab your bike and hit the road!
上山下海飛輪樂 - 騎上自行車上路吧！

When did you first learn to ride a bike? Even if it was long ago, chances are you still remember how. With bikes available for many different styles of riding, there's no excuse not to get out and ride!

Bikes for commuting
For getting to work, you'll want a bike that's comfortable and sturdy. Choose one that can handle going across holes in the road. Popular choices include mountain bikes and hybrid bikes, also known as cross bikes. Of the two, hybrids offer a more comfortable ride since they are lighter and have smoother tires. A cheaper alternative is a city bike. It may be less attractive, but it offers a more comfortable seat.

Bikes for exploring
For riding through mud and over rocks and surfaces that aren't paved, nothing beats a mountain bike! These bikes are designed to be ridden on dirt or rocky trails. They have low gears that help riders handle steep trails. Nearly all mountain bikes offer a front shock. Bikes with both front and rear shocks can handle large humps. 

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。




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Happy Facts

These fun facts are sure to make you smile
笑活療癒法 - 這些趣事肯定能讓你展顏歡笑.

Here are some things you can be happy about even if you're having a bad day.

Cartoon romance: Wayne Allwine was the voice of Mickey Mouse in many cartoons. He married Russi Taylor, who supplied Minnie Mouse's voice.

Friendly cows: Cows form close bonds with other cows. They have best friends and feel stressed if they are separated from their friends. 

Rabbit sports: In a Swedish sport, rabbits hop through courses with jumps of different heights and lengths. The sport has spread throughout Europe, the U.S. Canada and even Japan.

Hanging on: Otters hold hands when they sleep. This stops them from drifting away from each other.

Hugs heal: When you touch another person, your body produces a hormone called oxytocin. Studies suggest that oxytocin actually helps heal physical wounds. 

Superheroes visit sick children: Sometimes window washers at children's hospitals wear superhero costumes. The kids love these visits from their favorite characters.

Remember these, and you'll always have a reason to smile.

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。




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Things to Do in Madrid

From art to entertainment, the Spanish capital has something for everyone
馬德里必修學分 - 從藝術到娛樂，各式各樣的遊客都能在西班牙 首都馬德里嚐到旅遊之樂.

Look at a map of Spain and point at the center. You've located the country's capital and one of Europe's most beautiful cities: Madrid. This popular destination is considered a city of contrasts because it abounds with historic sites resting in the shadows of modern skyscrapers.

History
This city of over 3 million people boasts Western Europe's largest royal palace, and some consider it to be Madrid's most beautiful building.

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。






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To Tell or Not to Tell

Should you keep cheating a secret or tell a teacher?
報告老師：有人作弊 - 你該替作弊的行為守密，還是該報告老師？

Angela and Nick just finished a history test. They stop outside the classroom to talk.

Angela: That was such a difficult test! It's a good thing I studied so hard for it, or I probably would have failed.
Nick: Me, too. You go on ahead. I need to talk to Mr. Brown about something.
Angela: Oh, what about?
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。”




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December

The last month of the year is filled with joy and celebration
12=30+1天的幸福 - 一年的最後一個月充滿了喜悅和歡慶.

"It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." This popular song's title and lyrics reflect the happiness many people feel during the holiday season, which lasts the whole month of December. Stores are filled with lights, decorations - and sales signs.  Businesses and families hold parties. The smell of baking cookies and other holiday treats fills homes. 

Geneva, Switzerland, holds a chocolate festival called I'Escalade on December 11 to commemorate the defeat of an attacking army. According to one story, a woman poured soup on a soldier's head, hit him with her cauldron and then ran to warn her neighbors. This stopped the attack, so now people smash and eat chocolate cauldrons in her honor.

From December 6 to 14 this year, the Dubai International Film Festival will show fabulous films from around the world. Some important medical issues are remembered this month. December 1 is World AIDS Day, and December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 

This month is Oslo, Norway, Nobel Prizes will be awarded to people who have made outstanding contributions to the world. The awards recognize scientific discoveries, profound literature and peace efforts. 

The flower associated with December is the narcissus. December's gemstone, the turquoise, symbolizes happiness, success and prosperity. Those are things everyone hopes for during this wonderful time of year.

Grammar Gym:
"The awards recognize scientific discoveries, profound literature and peace efforts."
'recognize' - To see something and remembering that you do know what it is. 
I recognize the man's face but I can't remember his name.
'to recognize' - to officially say or show that somebody did a good job.
*Ladies and gentlemen, we want to thank and recognize all of you who put in so much energy and time to help us with this project.
*This certificate recognizes the outstanding achievements of Peter Sanders.


Vocabulary Tips:
lyric / lyrics -歌词，多用复数。
*The lyrics of the song were written by the singer herself.
*Both the music and the lyrics to the song were written by Mariah Carey.
*I love Paul Simon's lyrics.
commemorate - remember something by celebrating.纪念，或庆祝。 'memor" - remember.记忆。
*The exhibition was held to commemorate the birth of this great artist.
commemoration (n) -纪念。
*The statue was built in commemoration of a great general.
fabulous - great, wonderful, amazing. extremely good. 极好的，极棒的，令人难以置信的，极美好又难忘的。
* We had a fabulous time on our trip.
* The boy's fabulous singing talent amazed his teacher.
* Janet is a fabulous actress.
symbolize -represent. 象征，或用图案表示。
*The color red symbolizes passion and determination.热情与决心。
*Heart-shaped chocolates symbolize adoration.爱慕之情
symbol (n)- 象征，标帜，符号。
*The ring is a symbol of commitment.
reflect - indicate. 反射。表达。显示。
cauldron - a big heavy pot.
Narcissus - 水仙花。

Language Tips:
abbreviation -缩写。省略的写法。
initialism / acronym -
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。
United States of America - U.S.A.-initialism，读“U.S.A.”
NASA - (acronym) - sound of 'nasa' one word.
AIDS - (acronym) - sound of one word 'aids'.
app -from application, (clipped word) - sound it out as a word 'app'.
application- 应用程式。




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The Benefits of Being Thankful

Discover how a thankful spirit benefits you and others
感恩的好處 - 來看看心懷感恩如何益己益人.

With bad news all around us, it's sometimes easy to feel discouraged. Yet according to experts, it's much healthier to maintain a positive attitude.

But how can you do it? Stop and think of all the things you are thankful for. You may be surprised how many things you can think of. Being aware of your many blessings makes it easier to have a thankful attitude.

Why is that important, thought?

The  Benefits:
* Grateful people are kinder and more likely to feel loved. Thankful people have higher levels of optimism.

* People who practice gratitude can increase their happiness by 25 percent!

* Grateful people have lower level of depression and stress. 

* People who are grateful place a low value on material goods. Therefore they don't waste their time and energy desiring what others have.

* Thankful people express greater satisfaction in life and more hope for the future.

* The biggest benefit, though, is that a thankful attitude is contagious. You might be surprised by how good it makes you and those around you feel!

(pessimism can harm our physical health.)

Grammar Gym:
"Being aware of your many blessing makes it easier to have a thankful attitude." 
* Being (adjective) makes it (adjective) to (do something).
Being sensitive to the needs of other people makes it easier to not be so selfish.
Being quick to listen and slow to speak makes it easier for you to understand what others are trying to communicate.
Being the first to apologize makes it harder for others to stay mad at you.


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。





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Pearls of Wisdom in Proverbs

Do too many cooks really spoil the broth?
英文諺語中的金玉良言 - 人多手雜必敗事？

Out of sight, out of mind. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Have you heard any of these proverbs before? Each phrase teaches a common truth. But what exactly is a proverb?

It's a short statement that contains a general truth. It is popularly know and often repeated. Every culture has proverbs, and while some are special for one culture, there are common themes.  For example, many cultures value old people for their wisdom and experience. 

This idea can be found in proverbs. A Chinese proverb says, "An old horse will never get lost." And a Portuguese proverb states, "An old pan is the one that makes good food." Many cultures also agree that acting in haste is not a good idea. The English say, "Good and quickly seldom meet." The Chinese say, "Think three times before you act." A Russian proverb exclaims, "Take your thoughts to bed with you, for the morning is wiser."

There is a saying : To truly know a people, learn their proverbs. Proverbs contain a culture's values and morals, and so you can learn what is esteemed in different cultures through their proverbs. People in Saudi Arabia value books and learning. One of their proverbs says, "A book is a garden carried in the pocket." The French say, "There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscience." So that culture thinks that being honest is important. Egyptians know the value of friendship. One of their proverbs says, "Friendship doubles joy and halves grief.

In Africa, many proverbs also use images familiar to Africans. For example, "The best way to eat an elephant in your path is cut him up into little pieces." In other words, the best way to solve a problem is to work on it bit by bit. Or " A roaring lion kills no game." This means that one cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it. One must get out and strive for it.

Many proverbs are ancient, but some are contemporary. Here are some English language proverbs that have been coined since 1900. "Wake up and smell the coffee." This warns you to be attentive to a situation and find out the truth. Someone may also tell you to "Get your ducks in a row." This means you should get organized. "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." So if you can't deal with the pressure of a situation, you should leave. "Labels are for cans, not for people." This tells you that you should not decide what people are like before you really know.

Learning proverbs in another language is fun. You can make a good impression with your language ability. But remember, proverbs are usually used in spoken language. They are rarely used in writing. If you use a lot of proverbs when you write, people will think you don't have original thoughts. So use your creatively, and make up your own proverbs. There is more than one way to skin a cat!


Grammar Gyms:
"This means that one cannot achieve anything by sitting around and talking about it."
"around " - all the sides of something.  Going around the outside of a building.
"around" - how activities or things are done with no real purpose.
"playing around " - I am playing around my cell phone while waiting for friends.
"hanging around' - She is hanging around with her friends at mall.
"climbing around" - Kids at the playground are climbing around the play set.

Vocabulary Tips:
proverb - old saying that often true and wise, give out an advice.谚语，俗语
*You know the old proverb, honesty is the best policy.
*As the proverb goes, practice makes perfect.
* A Chinese proverb says that a quiet conscience sleeps in thunder.
theme - common idea such as love, friendship, or truth.主题。主题思想。
*The theme of the party is "Back to the 80s."
*The theme of the course for this month is "Spring." 课程
*Cats are a recurrent theme in this artist's paintings. 常出现的主题。
haste -  hurry. 急忙，匆忙，迅速。
* In my haste to leave, I forgot my cellphone at home.
in haste -at hurry. 急忙地。
*Daddy always reminds me not to make important decisions in haste.
exclaim -say or believe very firmly and say loudly. 大声宣告,呼喊。'ex' -有‘向外’之意。claim -宣称。
*Jessica exclaimed with excitement that she was engaged.
exclamation (n) -兴奋大叫，大声说出来。
*Angela gave an exclamation of surprise when she saw her new room.
out of sight, out of mind - someone or something is not around you or in front of you, you don't even bother to think of it. 眼不见，心不烦。
a penny for your thought - wants to know what you are thinking about.
value - care, worth.
an old horse will never get lost - an old horse know the way better. 老马识途。
seldom meet - usually not go together. 很难在一起。
An old pen is the one that makes the good food. - An pen use often, the ingredient stay with pen so can cook out good food.
esteem -value of something (high or low). high esteem, and low esteem. 敬重，看重。
*Professor Frasier's work is highly esteemed by his colleagues.深受看重
*I esteem Nathan for his passion for music.敬重。。对音乐的热情。
esteem (n) - 敬重。
*Coach White was held in high esteem by the team members.深受看重。
conscience - with knowledge to know what is right or wrong.
*Ever since he stole his mother's money, Donald's conscience has been troubled.
*I have a guilty conscience about not telling my parents the truth.
halve (v) -把事物或数量减半，或分为两半。
*My roommate will have our utility.
*Have the melon and remove the seeds.切成两半，把子除去。
half (n) -一半。
*Over half of our students are from other states. 一半以上。。
strive - put a lot of afford to get things done or get success. 努力，奋斗。
*The coach encouraged us to strive for victory. 为胜利而努力，奋斗
strives for -  for 为什么努力。。， 努力为得到什么。。
*As an artist, Richard strives for inspiration and perfection. 努力
clear conscience - conscience is clear with no guilt. 心正大光明，无伪的良心。
guilt conscience - did something wrong that deep inside of you is feeling no peace.  Try to  correct the wrong, just be honest,  not do it again. 罪恶感。良心有亏欠。
self esteem - value yourself.
garden - refer to the knowledge is continue growing, leaning new things.
carry in the pocket - is handy to use it.
something by something - take a step at a time, doing a little at a time.
bit by bit - step by step,  little by little, inch by inch.
sitting around - people are relaxing not doing anything.
two wrong does not make it right - 一错再错，于事无补。
coin - invented, created. come up with something. 铸造钱币，铜币，此指“创造，发明新的词句。
*The term "as if" was coined in the teen movie Clueless. “as if ” -最好是。。。
*Shakespeare coined many words in his works.作品
attentive - pay attention, listen careful.注意，留意。
*Being a professional receptionist, you have to be attentive all the time.随时留意各种状况。
*Most of the audience was attentive during the lecture. 演讲。
attentive -体贴，殷勤。
*Josh is very attentive to his wife. ...对他太太非常殷勤体贴。
impression - someone think about something or someone. 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) -使留下好印象。
*I was very impressed by his politeness.他的彬彬有礼令。。留下很好的印象
creativity - create person come out of a lot of creative thinking.创造力，创意。 create -创造
*The process of brainstorming can spur the creativity within us. 脑力激荡的过程。。激发
*I was amazed by the director's creativity. 导演
label -tell you what is inside.标签，贴标签。
label a person - put a label on a person is describe a person unfair to judge a person before clearly know that person. 把某人贴上了标签。（不合理，不公平而且是很不友善的表现）。
leave something out or leave out of something. - 排除，舍弃。
skin the cat - say the same thing or do. (there is more way to say the same thing.)
don't count your chicken before they hatch. - your plan might not be work out, don't plan or think what you will do next before it get succeed.
ancient - it means that has been a long time.
contemporary - is modern, recently, is recent.


Language Tips:
proverb /idiom -谚语，俗语/惯用语
proverbs - 很清楚的，而且很直接的表达出其意思。
idiom -不能找字面来解释，但是却含有其特别意思。
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. - （proverb）
It's raining cats and dogs - （idiom）. （倾盆大雨）
under the weather - （idiom）. （在气候下，意思是指‘身体感觉不适’）
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people - （复数n）
a people - 加定冠词指有同一种文化，背景的民族，族群。
the people of Asia - 亚洲人。
peoples - 不同文化的民族。
the peoples of Asia - 亚洲不同的民族或族群。
people person -a person who likes to deal with people.指喜欢与人群接触的人。
French and Asia are different peoples.
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row (发‘row’音) - row your boat.
get your ducks in a row.
row (发‘raw’音) = quarrel, dispute, argument.英国人常用的，美国人并不这么说。




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Charity Engine

Your computer can solve scientific puzzles and raise money for charity
電腦也可以做公益 你的電腦可以解決科學謎題，同時也能 替慈善機構募款.

Millions of personal computers across the world are running at this moment, but most are using just a fraction of their full capacity to process information. Imagine what could happen if the spare power of these millions of machines were harnessed to solve global problems.

The organization Charity Engine attempts to do jut that. It enables researchers and companies to use the extra computing power of thousands of personal computers. These companies pay a usage fee that goes to carefully selected charities.

The computers
Charity Engine offers a free app that has the user's computer do research as a background task. The program runs automatically, without direction from the user. Each computer works on a small chunk of a larger project and sends back its results. The results are combined to answer the researchers' questions.

The researchers
Charity Engine mostly uses its computing power for companies doing scientific, medical or commercial research. For example, Rosetta@home attempts to help find cures for serious diseases by discovering the shapes of proteins. Another project, Einstein@Home, tests scientific theories. And another helps establishments in Africa such as universities search for ways to fight the spread of malaria.

The charities
Charity Engine gives 50 percent of the proceeds from renting out computing power to various charities. Each organization it supports has a good reputation for working in an area of vital importance. Most of them seek to address the underlying causes of poverty while bringing short-term relief. These include Oxfam, a network of organizations in 94 countries. 

Another is CARE International, one of the three largest international aid agencies, which works in 87 countries, Charity Engine also supports Doctors Without Borders, which supplies medical care, and WaterAid, which provides safe water and promotes hygiene in developing countries.

Another of its charities, Sightsavers, works to prevent and reverse blindness through medical treatments and provides training for the blind. Charity Engine helps many other organizations as well.

An added bonus
Charity Engine returns the other 50 percent of its earnings to the people who made it all possible. The app users are entered into draws. Chosen at random, the winners receive thousands of dollars in prizes!

Thanks to Charity Engine, computing power that would have gone to waste is fighting poverty and bringing healing and hope.


Grammar Gym:
"....but most are using just a fraction of their full capacity to process information."
'Just a fraction of ' - a very small part of ...
when you describe something that is very small portion of some else, you can say 'just a fraction of...'
This assignment was very easy and only took a fraction of our time.
*Ned's new apartment is huge; his belongings take up only a fraction of the space.

Vocabulary Tips:
harness - something you get to control and use it. （n）马具， 降落伞的背带。（v ）控制或使用。
*The people in this town want to harness the dam's water to generate electricity. 利用水库的水
*People started to harness wind power many years ago. 利用风力来发电。
compute - counting, calculate. 计算，运算。
*The kids spent a lot of time competing the answer to this math question.
computer (n) -电脑，计算机。
*The capacity of my new computer is twice that of my old one.
chunk - a big or thick piece of something, a mess piece of something that don't have a regular form or shape, more often we use this word on food. a chunk of beef, a chunk of meat...a chunk of cheese....
* I already finished a large chunk of my report.
*The company owns a big chunk of land outside the city.
*The cheese was cut into chunks and served with crackers.
establishment -建立，组成，创建。
establish (v)- 建立
establishment (n) - here means an organization or a business.机构，企业，组织(n)。
*This nonprofit establishment was founded by a group of moms.
*Terry works in a research establishment.
usage fee - money you pay or a fee you pay to use something.
background - something is running behind something else.
test - to prove it is true.
malaria - a kind of disease, it spread by mosquitoes.
running - is working, something is on.
puzzles- problems.
do just that - exactly they do, just what you like to do.
proceeds -proceed （复数名词）- the money making that a company through some event or other activities..获利，收入。
*The proceeds from the fair will be donated to the needy of the town.
proceed (v) (重音在`第二` ) - 前进，进行。
*Passengers of fight 229, please proceed to gate 10.
underlying - basic, maybe is not obvious see.基本的，根本的，基础的。
*The underlying problem of the company was the lack of funds.
*The riot might have stopped, but the underlying causes of it are not yet solved.
draw -抽出，抽奖。pick up something from a box without see it.
drawing -抽签，抽奖。
*When you purchase this product, you're automatically entered into our drawing.
drawing -速描（绘画）
a drawing of a ballerina. 芭蕾舞者的速描画。
random - no plan involve, no way can predict at ahead of time.随机的，任意的。
at random -随意的。事先没安排的。
*The salesperson picked a name at random to call.
*The owner of the lost dog searched the area at random.无目的，无头绪的。。
of vital important - very important.
various - many, several.
hygiene - regard of keep clean for your body that keep you stay healthy.

Language Tips:
eponym - words came from someone's name. 由人名而变成了一般的常用的字。
braille ，guillotine ，silhouette， sandwich ， silhouette - 都是人的名字，第一个字母改为小写成了特别的意思来代替这些人的特长或所发明的东西。
braille - 盲人用的点字法。
guillotine -断头台。
sandwich -三明治。
Einstein -聪明绝顶的人。
Steve is a real Einstein.- Steve是一个极其聪明绝顶的人.
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clipped word - make original word shorter that easy for people to say, use, and write.
*some words are clipped the back of the word. 去字前几字母。
app, is a clipped word, from application.应用方程式。（普遍被使用，如今已自形一单字app，要念，不能念APP.）
exam from examination. 考试
gas from gasoline.  汽油
*some word are clipped the front of the word.去字后面几字母。
plane is airplane.飞机
phone is telephone.电话
bus is omnibus.大型载客汽车
*some word clipped the front and the back.去字前几字母又去字后面几字母。
fridge is from refrigerator.电冰箱
flu is from influenza. 流感。




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Give Thanks

The fourth Thursday in November welcomes the holiday season
說出你的感謝 - 十一月的第四個星期四迎接佳節到來.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. This holiday not only involves football and turkey but also helps us remember to be thankful. Traditionally Americans go home for Thanksgiving. So people start preparing weeks before the holiday. Excited moms are eager to have their children come home.

Thanksgiving is also a season for giving. Irene's school has a "Turkey Trot" race every year around Thanksgiving. You can give small amounts of money for charity to run in the race. 

In our neighborhood, the Boy Scouts go door to door asking for canned food for the needy. Churches and charities sponsor coat drives for families who need winter coats. Some teen groups volunteer at homeless shelters on weekends. They either prepare food or help serve it.

What does our family do? We usually go to our church potluck. The dishes are mostly Chinese, but the church prepares turkeys and pumpkin and apple pies. Afterward, we sing and share what we are thankful for in the past year.

The next day is a big sale day called Black Friday. The Christmas season officially begins then, and people want to buy Christmas gifts as early as possible. Also, Black Friday successfully tempts consumers to spend their money on discounted or hot sale items. Some stores open as early as midnight. You can hardly find a spot in the parking lot in front of a mall or a big retail store.

After Black Friday, people are given another chance to "Shop 'til You Drop" -Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday is designed for shoppers who prefer to shop online. Just click, and your order will arrive within a couple of days.

We are very thankful for our family and friends back home. They have supported and encouraged us over the past year. We are also thankful for the new friends we have met in the U.S. They have welcomed us, helped us and taken us in. With gratitude in our hearts, we wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Grammar Gym:
"So people start preparing weeks before the holiday."
"weeks before" -several weeks before.
Zack finished his report weeks before the due date.
Sharon's suitcase was already packed days before her Christmas break.
Janice's friends came to see her hours before her surgery.
Minutes before her train arrived, Martha realized she had lost her ticket.

Vocabulary Tips:
around the corner - is not far, is near. talk about time or event. 就在转角处，延伸出来有“即将来临，或是近在眉梢的” 之意。
*Bryan's graduation ceremony is just around the corner. 。。就快到了。
around the corner - very close. talk about a place.
*The grocery store is around the corner.
eager(v) - very excited, can't wait.热切的，急切的。
*Charles is eager to play on the football team.
*Kate is eager to please her parents.
eagerness (n) -急切，热切
*His eagerness to win made him really nervous during the game. 急切地想求胜。。
shelter-a roof cover you to protect you, a place to live. 遮盖之处，避难所，避护所，住宿。basic need: food, water and shelter.
*The church provides shelter for abused women. 受虐妇女。
*We took shelter under a tree during the rain.躲在树下避雨。
shelter (v) -保护，遮盖。
*The village was sheltered by mountains. 被群山保护着。
potluck -everyone bring one or two dishes to share with others.百乐餐。吃饭由个人带菜来。
*Mandy took her famous beef stew to the potluck.
potluck -informal dinner 家常便饭。（随便一些的）。
*You're welcome to stay for dinner if you don't mind potluck.
'turkey tro" - a special kind of race to raise money for charity.
charity - volunteer to give money or help to the needed.
door to door - from one house to another house.
(something) drive -something organized by people to collect something.
coat drive - collect coat for the needed people. (food drive, toy drive etc.)
discount - 打折，减价。'dis' -‘离开’之意。 'count'-计算。
*The department store discounts all items 10 percent for VIPs.
*You can get an extra 5 percent discount if you are a member.
parking lot - where you park your car. 停车场。
lot - a place or space.一小块土地。
*There's an underground parking lot near here.
parking space -停车位。停车格。
*The guy rudely took my parking space.粗鲁地
parking structure - a building use for parking only. 立体或整栋的停车场。
*The parking structure can hold over 400 cars.
click - click it and come out a click sound. 按，碰触，点选。
*Click on the printer icon, and choose the format. 按影印机的图示，选出要印的形式。
*With just one click, you can transfer money to an overseas bank.
gratitude - thankful, grateful.感恩，感激。
*I would like to express my gratitude to everyone here.
*Hank prepared this bouquet of flowers to show his gratitude to his teacher.
What's hot - 'hot' - here mean that something is very popular that people wants. hot topic, hot sale item, hot thing....
shop 'til You Drop' - you are shopping for a long time, it makes you very tired that you can't do anymore.


Language Tips:
neighborhood -街坊邻舍。邻近地区。住家附近的社区。比township / district 规模要小些。
township / district - 小镇/行政区：通常是一个名称，由政府规划出来的行政区域。
neighborhood - 住家附近的社区，通常都伴随着形容词,如：
a friendly neighborhood.- 友善的住宅社区。
a leafy neighborhood - 有很多树，社区规划的整齐又有很多树。一般指中产阶级的住宅区。
a rough neighborhood - 治安不好的住宅社区。
neighborhood -approximately. 有“接近‘之意。要与数字一同使用。
in the neighborhood of $800. 在美金800元左右。
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Black Friday - 由来是在1960年代，由费城的警察所命名。 因为那一天，一年一度的陆，海军足球大赛在当地举行，加上又是圣诞购物的热潮，交通大乱，地区次序混乱不堪，警察责任重大， 心情沉重，就说每年的这一天对他们来说是个黑色的星期五。后来商店要业绩，创造盈余，取其黑色没赤字之意而在感恩节的第二天即Friday,又是圣诞购物第一天，商店抢商机，在这一天争取更多的盈余来平衡财务赤字。对购物者而言，也是个黑色的星期五，因为大家都花了很多时间，等候，找停车的地方，又没把握一定能卖到要买的东西，因为打折东西数量有限，大家都用抢的，有人很鲁莽的推挤别人，常因人多又挤，次序混乱而常有人受伤。动作慢的就out of luck,而发脾气，。。
in the black -（会计）经营没有赤字，有盈余。




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Consumer Conflicts

Is shopping online better than buying things in a store?
該在店裡買，還是 上網買？ 上網購物比在實體店 面購物更好？

Laura and Nellie are hanging out at Nellie's house. Nellie is browsing some online stores from her laptop.

Laura: What are you looking for, Nellie?
Nellie: I'm shopping for a new pair of jeans. Laura. And maybe I'll buy some shoes.
Laura:You buy your clothes online? Aren't you afraid they won't fit? it seems pretty risky to me.
Nellie: Not really. If they don't fit, I'll just send them back.
Laura:That sounds really troublesome. You have to pay the cost of shipping both ways. I would rather try on clothes in the store. Then I'll know right away if they fit or not.
Nellie: That's true. But the mall is pretty far from here. It takes gas to get there, and that's expensive. If buy something online, it comes right to my house.
Laura: Yes, but you have to wait for it. When I buy something, I want to have it right away! I'd rather drive to the mall and pay for the gas than to wait a week or longer!
Nellie: But I feel so excited when my things finally arrive! And a lot of sites offer free shipping. Not to mention, when I go to the the store, I end up to buying things on impulse. I just buy what I need online.
Laura: I also like to shop in stores to support local businesses and the people who work in them. However, I have purchased a couple things from online auction sites.
Nellie: Online auctions are so exciting! What did you buy?
Laura: One time I bought an old book of myths that's not sold in stores anymore. I couldn't find it anywhere! When it came, it was just what I was expecting. I was so pleased.
Nellie: That's the great thing about online shopping! You can find practically anything!
Laura: Yes. But not all my online shopping experiences have been good. Another time I bought a CD from an individual. On the website he said it was new, but it was all dirty and scratched when it arrived! I tried to return it, but the person never replied to any of my emails, so I never got my money back.
Nellie: What a scam artist! You do have to be careful when buying things online. I only buy from stores with good reputations. And when I buy from an auction, I only buy from sellers who have a lot of positive reviews.
Laura: Good advice! Now let me give you some advice -fashion advice! Let's go to the mall, and I'll drive!

Grammar Gym:
"Not to mention, when I go to the store, I end up buying things on impulse."
'end up' - in the end, resulting.
*Although Kim and her roommate had agreed to divide the house chores, Kim ended up doing all the house chores herself.
Ellie's original plan was to be in town for three days, but she ended up staying for a week.

Vocabulary Tips:
consumer - person who buy things at a store or online. 消费者，顾客。
*The new refund policy has attracted criticism from many consumers.
*To stay competitive, companies need to be responsive to consumer demand.
consume - use it. 消耗，使用。
*This hybrid car consumes less gas than traditional ones.
troublesome (adj) - bother you, something is not pleasant to you.  trouble you, troublesome to you to do something for me. Don't worry, It's my pleasure, it's not troublesome. Don't be a troublesome to others. 令人苦恼的或觉得困难的。 'trouble' (n) -麻烦
*I find balancing my checkbook to be very troublesome.
not to mention - 更不用说，更不消说。（用来连接二个句子）mention -提及。
*Cathy is one of the kindest, not to mention one of the most beautiful girls I know.
impulse - not think about it, make quick decision or buy things at sudden. 冲动，一时兴起的念头。
*I had a sudden impulse to walk out of the meeting.
on impulse / on an impulse : 一时的冲动。
*I bought this expensive handbag on an impulse.
auction -拍卖。
*I bought this painting at an auction. 在一个拍卖会上。
put something up for auction - 把东西拿去拍卖。
*The couple put all their furniture up for auction because they are moving.
practically - almost, close to. 几乎，实际上，实事上。
*Practically everyone in the company was at the boss's wedding.
practical - useful. 实用的，可行的。
*Unfortunately, this invention has no practical use.
scam artist -骗子，诈骗高手。
scam-（设）骗局，诡计，诈欺的行为。
*This insurance scam involves many people.
*Alex's pathetic scam was soon discovered by his parents.
scam artist - people who try to get your money or get something from you by cheat or lying you.
*The scam artist always targeted elderly people.
reputation - something people think or know about someone or something. 名声，名誉。
*As a teacher, Tanya has a reputation for being strict. 以严厉，严格著称。
*That law firm has a very good reputation.
*The charity campaign successfully promoted the company's reputation.
local store- the store in your neighborhood. 本地的商业
local - only in that place.
a couple - some, not mean two here.
myth - s kind of story people talk it about through generations but that story is not true.
mythology (n) - idea of this myth.
just what I was something ( expected, thinking, wanted, want to say....) - exactly what I was .....
make some money out of it = make some money from it.


Language Tips:
toponym - 以地名来命名其他的。把地名的第一个字母大写变成小写字母。
topo - 场所，地方。
China / china : 中国/陶瓷，瓷器。（十八世纪，西方白瓷尚未开发，而中国的瓷器又格外的精致，细匀而闻名）
Bikini / bikini : 太平洋群岛/ 一种性感的女泳装。
a new pair of jeans -
jeans - from word ‘Jannes’.
Jannes - French calls " Genoa", ' Jannes' , Genoa is a city where in Italy,  which place is heavy manufacturing jeans material.
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support local businesses -支持本地的商业。
go local - a thought or an act that purchase things at local store to support the local store and communities. Let the money stay in the local communities, not going out to help the local stores, communities, also help increase the job opportunities. Shopping outside let the money go out to other place. One of five purchase you made in local store can help and balance the local store and communities need.
go local : 一种想法，或举动以在本地购买的东西来支持本地的商业。让钱留在本地，来帮助本地企业，造福社区，并可增加就业机会。



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