Not satisfied? Get your money back不滿意買到的商品？把錢要回來吧
You can get your money back if you’re not satisfied by Ruth Devlin
It happens to everyone. You buy something and a few days later, you’re not happy with the product or service. What can you do? You can usually return the product or cancel the service and get your money back. Many companies have good refund policies. But before buying anything, find out about a company’s policy – better safe than sorry.
In addition, be sure the company is reputable. In the United States, you can check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to get that information. By law, a company's return or refund policy must be posted by cash registers or printed on sales receipts. Usually there is a time limit for refunds or exchanges. Be careful to stay within that time period. If you shop online, be sure to read the return or refund policy on the company's website. And most important, get a receipt and keep it. That's your proof that you actually paid for an item.
Conversation A
Laura: Hey, Jack, look at the laptop on this webpage. It's only $499- what a great deal! I'm going to buy it.
Jack : Have you read the return policy yet?
Laura: Not yet! Let's see... "You may return new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Items should be in their original product packaging."
Jack: OK. But what if you've opened the item?
Laura: Uh, for any opened lap top or desktop computer, a 15 percent restocking fee will apply. So I'd only get a partial refund.
Jack: Then be sure you really want it.
Conversation B (in a store)
Jack: This stereo is 35 percent off right now. And I have the cash on me to pay for it.
Laura: If you buy it, don't pay cash. Use your credit card.
Jack : Why? How I pay for it is no big deal.
Laura: Use your credit card.
Jack: Why? How I pay for it is no big deal.
Laura: It could be. What if something goes wrong with the stereo?
Jack: I'll return it for a refund.
Laura: But maybe the store won't give you a refund for some reason. Or maybe you'll only get part of your money back. If you charge it, you can dispute the charge with your credit card company. They may help you get your money back.
Jack: That's good thinking. Laura
Grammar
By law, a company's return or refund policy must be posted by cash registers or printed on sales receipts.
by law= according to the law.
using "by" means there is certain standard need to fallow.
The Smith brothers play by Grandpa Smith's card game rules.
Timothy must be home before ten by his mother's watch.
Vocabulary
better safe than sorry (idiom)-a short way saying"It's better to be safe than to be sorry"
Take an umbrella in case it rains. Better safe than sorry.
cash register (n)-The clerk opened the drawer of the cash register to get Alex some change.
exchange (n)-Paul did an exchange and got a blue coat instead of a red one.交易，交换
*We bought the wrong type of software and had to exchange it the following day.
*The workers were given food and shelter in exchange for their labor.
proof (n)-证明，证据．Here's my sales receipt. That's proof I paid for dinner.
*The police have concrete proof to charge the suspect.
*You'd better keep the receipt as your proof of purchase.
*Do you have any proof of identity?
reputable-have good reputation.声誉好的或是可尊敬的，信誉良好的．
The lawyer is one of the partners at a reputable firm.
*We insured our house through a reputable insurance company.
*The reputable airline company has never had an accident.
webpage (n)-the page or site on the Internet.
While on the computer, Marlyn read about the company on their webpage.
original (adj)- 原始的，原本的， 也可作为“有创意的”
The original plan was to have the party here, but we changed it.
*The original design of the building was changed several times.
*The original inhabitants of the area were forced out by the troops.这地方原本的居住的住户被军队趕出去了.
*He is an original writer who wrote many best-sellers.很有创意的作家写了很多畅销书。
restock-重新进货或回到仓库。 re-再一次 stock-储存或进货，补充（填补）。
*We need to restock our pantry and freezer before Christmas. 储藏柜
*The librarian spent hours restocking the shelves with the returned books.
stereo (n)-Tim loves to listen to music on his stereo.
dispute (v)-提出质疑，提出反对意见。dis-分开，除去
Rex thinks he deserves a better grade. He's going to dispute it with the school.
* I don't dispute his enthusiasm toward his job, but I do question his qualification.
Chat Room
better:
I've never been better=I'm doing very well.我从来没这么好过．
better late than never=better do it than not do it at all 迟到总比不到好，亡羊补牢猶未晚． the sooner the better= do as soon as possible 越快越好
better safe than sorry-宁可求安全不要冒险而后悔．有备无患
It's better to give than to receive-receive a gift is nice but the giver is more rewarding than receiver 失比受更为有福．给的人看到接受人的欢喜心情，令自己心中感到满足感恩的快乐
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on
I have cash on me =I have cash with me. 我身上有钱
"on" ="with". "on" means it could be with you any where of your body, in your purse..
I have "my" credit card on me. 用信用卡时，最好用“所有格”我的，你的来区分。
Do you have your credit card?你有。。=Do you have your credit card on you?你身上有。。
"on" , can use on any small object with you. pen, pencil, gum, tissues, wallet, notebook, purse。任何可以随身硒带的小东西,都可用"on"
Do you have a pen or pencil on you?
Do you have any gum on you?
Do you have any tissues on you?
Do you have your wallet with you?
*chair on me will be there is a chair on the top of you. so "on" only for small items, small objects.
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Expressing Opinions
我有話要說How direct can you be? by Ruth Devlin
When Americans discuss ideas or express their opinions, they are often direct. They talk about good points and bad points. They disagree and may even argue about issues. These kinds of conversations contrast with discussions held in Chinese culture where mianzi (面子) is very important. Mianzi, or “face” in English, translates basically as respect or honor. In Chinese society, people can lose face, save face and give face. Losing face means bringing shame on oneself and others. This is done when a person shows anger or says negative things about others in public.
Why the difference? In general, Western cultures tend to be "individualistic" People place a lot of importance on public debate and freedom of expression. A personal sense of guilt guides one's behavior. When an adult makes a mistake his or her action involves only personal embarrassment.
There is no shame placed on one's family, company or country. Even though Westerners don't have conflict all the time, differences of opinion are accepted as a natural part of life.
Conversation A -Laura comes into the room
Hi, Laura, You look pretty upset. Yes, I just attended a very annoying meeting.
Why was it annoying? All we did was argue. No one agreed on anything.
Well, at least you know where everyone stands on the issues. That's true. But everyone has strong opinions, so we may never make a decision.
Who led the meeting? Jim, the guy who was supposed to lead it, didn't take charge.
So it was a disaster? Yes, I think I'll talk with him before the next meeting and encourage him to take control.
Good idea.
Conversation B-Jack hangs up the phone
Oh boy, I need to help the new guy in our office, Steve. Why?
Because he always says exactly what he thinks.What's wrong with that?
He's not sensitive. Being honest is good, but you have to be careful how you say things.
Yes, you do, or people won't have a very favorable opinion of you.
Steve needs to think before he speaks and consider the effect of his words.
Well, I hope you can help him understand the importance of tact. If you can't he's going to have a difficult time.
Grammar
These kinds of conversations contrast with discussions held in Chinese culture where mianzi is very important.
where-here is not for "place" is refer to " in which"
These kinds of conversations contrast with discussions held in Chinese culture in which mianzi is very important.
We have a situation in which no one is the winner.
We have a situation where no one is the winner.
The president created a program in which private companies could work with public agencies in helping the poor.
The president created a program where private companies could work with public agencies in helping the poor.
"where" and "in which" can interchangeable.
" where" is use in informal or verbal conversation, and "in which" is in formal situation.
Vocabulary
shame (n)-羞耻,耻辱Shame on you for cheating on the test!
*The student who cheated showed no shame for what he had done.
*His behavior brought shame on the whole company.
expression (n)- 表达,表示,表现,表情express (v)-表达
Our teacher Ms. Newport encourages expression of our opinions and ideas.
*Henry sent his girlfriend a bouquet of flowers as an expression of his love.
*The card is simply an expression of our gratitude.谢意
*She showed no expression when her boss fired her.无表情
guilt (n)- Marilyn is feeling a lot of guilt for running into your car.
embarrassment (n)- 不可数名词,难堪 embarrass-不好意思
It was a real embarrassment for everyone when Jack lost his temper at the party.
*He tried to hide his embarrassment by making jokes.
*The outcome of the basketball game was an embarrassment for the team, they lost by 30 points.
annoying (adj)-Cecily is so annoying. She talks all the time!
take charge (idiom)- take control, take responsibility.
After Mom took charge of the picnic, everything went well.
sensitive (adj)-Hank asks too many embarrassing questions. He's not sensitive to others' feelings.
*A good nanny should be sensitive to the baby's needs and know how to respond.
*Peter is a warm and sensitive husband.
*Brenda has very sensitive skin. She can't stay in the sun too long.
favorable (adj)-赞同德或称赞的。好评的。favor-偏爱，
Everyone has a favorable opinion of your idea, so let's do it! *The movie received favorable reviews from the critics.
*The new CEO has created a very favorable impression of the company.
tact-老练，机智，应对得体，圆滑He showed great tact during the negotiations.表现老练
* You need a lot of tact to deal with angry customers in the customer service.懂得应对
hang up-put back on something (the hoke, the phone).
upset-angry, sad, mad, not happy.
know where one's stands-truly know what people are thinking. know people's idea or opinion.
Chat Room
direct-直言不讳,直率的straight forward, frank (adj)坦白,坦率的, “Frank (n.)”
stop "beating around the bush” (idiom), get the point.说话不直接,拐弯抹角,(前猎人打猎,在灌木草丛的周边外围敲击,把猎物引出来不直接射猎.)
mince words-mince-cut meat into small pieces.把话切碎了说,避免太刺耳.说话不直接.
don't mince words-叫人"不要太含蓄,直接说." 比较有负面的意思.
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So it was a disaster-灾难，很失败，夸张的表示任何一个失败的结果.dinner /dating was disaster.
disaster is something happen cause wide spread destruction. such as fire, plane crash, ship sink either nature（自然的） or man-made (人为的）.
disaster=catastrophe灾难=fiasco很大的失败，一次惨痛的经验=total failure.
Learn from this article: Watch what you say, but more important is that how you say it.
speak directly is fine but be sure speak with sensitive and respectful manner.
When Americans discuss ideas or express their opinions, they are often direct. They talk about good points and bad points. They disagree and may even argue about issues. These kinds of conversations contrast with discussions held in Chinese culture where mianzi (面子) is very important. Mianzi, or “face” in English, translates basically as respect or honor. In Chinese society, people can lose face, save face and give face. Losing face means bringing shame on oneself and others. This is done when a person shows anger or says negative things about others in public.
Why the difference? In general, Western cultures tend to be "individualistic" People place a lot of importance on public debate and freedom of expression. A personal sense of guilt guides one's behavior. When an adult makes a mistake his or her action involves only personal embarrassment.
There is no shame placed on one's family, company or country. Even though Westerners don't have conflict all the time, differences of opinion are accepted as a natural part of life.
Conversation A -Laura comes into the room
Hi, Laura, You look pretty upset. Yes, I just attended a very annoying meeting.
Why was it annoying? All we did was argue. No one agreed on anything.
Well, at least you know where everyone stands on the issues. That's true. But everyone has strong opinions, so we may never make a decision.
Who led the meeting? Jim, the guy who was supposed to lead it, didn't take charge.
So it was a disaster? Yes, I think I'll talk with him before the next meeting and encourage him to take control.
Good idea.
Conversation B-Jack hangs up the phone
Oh boy, I need to help the new guy in our office, Steve. Why?
Because he always says exactly what he thinks.What's wrong with that?
He's not sensitive. Being honest is good, but you have to be careful how you say things.
Yes, you do, or people won't have a very favorable opinion of you.
Steve needs to think before he speaks and consider the effect of his words.
Well, I hope you can help him understand the importance of tact. If you can't he's going to have a difficult time.
Grammar
These kinds of conversations contrast with discussions held in Chinese culture where mianzi is very important.
where-here is not for "place" is refer to " in which"
These kinds of conversations contrast with discussions held in Chinese culture in which mianzi is very important.
We have a situation in which no one is the winner.
We have a situation where no one is the winner.
The president created a program in which private companies could work with public agencies in helping the poor.
The president created a program where private companies could work with public agencies in helping the poor.
"where" and "in which" can interchangeable.
" where" is use in informal or verbal conversation, and "in which" is in formal situation.
Vocabulary
shame (n)-羞耻,耻辱Shame on you for cheating on the test!
*The student who cheated showed no shame for what he had done.
*His behavior brought shame on the whole company.
expression (n)- 表达,表示,表现,表情express (v)-表达
Our teacher Ms. Newport encourages expression of our opinions and ideas.
*Henry sent his girlfriend a bouquet of flowers as an expression of his love.
*The card is simply an expression of our gratitude.谢意
*She showed no expression when her boss fired her.无表情
guilt (n)- Marilyn is feeling a lot of guilt for running into your car.
embarrassment (n)- 不可数名词,难堪 embarrass-不好意思
It was a real embarrassment for everyone when Jack lost his temper at the party.
*He tried to hide his embarrassment by making jokes.
*The outcome of the basketball game was an embarrassment for the team, they lost by 30 points.
annoying (adj)-Cecily is so annoying. She talks all the time!
take charge (idiom)- take control, take responsibility.
After Mom took charge of the picnic, everything went well.
sensitive (adj)-Hank asks too many embarrassing questions. He's not sensitive to others' feelings.
*A good nanny should be sensitive to the baby's needs and know how to respond.
*Peter is a warm and sensitive husband.
*Brenda has very sensitive skin. She can't stay in the sun too long.
favorable (adj)-赞同德或称赞的。好评的。favor-偏爱，
Everyone has a favorable opinion of your idea, so let's do it! *The movie received favorable reviews from the critics.
*The new CEO has created a very favorable impression of the company.
tact-老练，机智，应对得体，圆滑He showed great tact during the negotiations.表现老练
* You need a lot of tact to deal with angry customers in the customer service.懂得应对
hang up-put back on something (the hoke, the phone).
upset-angry, sad, mad, not happy.
know where one's stands-truly know what people are thinking. know people's idea or opinion.
Chat Room
direct-直言不讳,直率的straight forward, frank (adj)坦白,坦率的, “Frank (n.)”
stop "beating around the bush” (idiom), get the point.说话不直接,拐弯抹角,(前猎人打猎,在灌木草丛的周边外围敲击,把猎物引出来不直接射猎.)
mince words-mince-cut meat into small pieces.把话切碎了说,避免太刺耳.说话不直接.
don't mince words-叫人"不要太含蓄,直接说." 比较有负面的意思.
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So it was a disaster-灾难，很失败，夸张的表示任何一个失败的结果.dinner /dating was disaster.
disaster is something happen cause wide spread destruction. such as fire, plane crash, ship sink either nature（自然的） or man-made (人为的）.
disaster=catastrophe灾难=fiasco很大的失败，一次惨痛的经验=total failure.
Learn from this article: Watch what you say, but more important is that how you say it.
speak directly is fine but be sure speak with sensitive and respectful manner.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Decorating for the Holidays
Holidays mean decorations for Americans 佳節應景裝飾
Americans enjoy making their homes look beautiful for holidays by Ruth Devlin
No matter what holiday it is, many Americans love to make their homes look festive. People put up decorations both indoors and out. Lawn displays are very popular at Christmas. And at Easter, people decorate trees in their yards with colored eggs.
Decorations can be simple or expensive. In these do-it-yourself days, many people enjoy making their own decorations, especially children. They make pictures and posters, knickknacks or window displays
Decorations are not strictly limited to single homes. Some neighborhoods work together to create a neighborhood effect. This is particularly popular at Christmastime. A street may call itself "Candy Cane Lane" for the Christmas holidays. Every house on the block will have candy canes along with other decorations in its yard.
Some communities even hold contests and give prizes for the best-decorated houses. In some areas, people buy tickets to tour decorated homes. The money from the ticket sales goes to a charity or another good cause.
Simple or extravagant, to many Americans, decorations make the holidays.
Conversation A:
"Hi, Jack, Please put this box of Halloween decorations in the basement."
"Where in the basement?"
"With all the other holiday decorations. And you can bring up the Thanksgiving decorations while you're at it."
"Where are they?"
"In the box marked "Thanksgiving decorations" of course!"
"We have way too much boxes of different decorations if you ask me."
"Oh, lighten up, Jack."
"Holiday decorations help get everyone in the mood to celebrate."
"I know, And when you're finish decorating, the house looks great. But we have so many decorations! And you buy more when they're on sale!"
"On can never have too many decorations!"
Conversation B
"There, That's the last string of Christmas lights."
" Thanks, Jack. I can't wait until dark so we can turn them on and see how they look!
"They're going to look great. We must have put 60,000 lights on the house."
"We didn't hang that many!"
"OK, probably not. But we still have a lot. I'm glad these lights don't use much electricity or our bill would be sky-high this month!"
"Tonight after dark, let's drive around and look at the Christmas lights."
"Ok, we'll drive into the Westport neighborhood. All the houses there have really fancy decorations."
"I know, The whole neighborhood gets into the act."
Grammar
We have way too many boxes of different decorations,if you ask me.
"if you ask me” = "in my opinion"
We have way too many boxes of different decorations, in my opinion.
If you ask me, he has had too much coffee today.
She should have applied for the job, if you ask me.
Vocabulary
unalterable-
Mr. Sparks had one unalterable rule in his classroom. You had to show respect to everyone.
lawn (n)- None of the houses on this street have lawn decorations.
poster (n)-Jim put up posters of his favorite cars in his room.
strictly (adv)-仅仅的, 完全的
The number of people able to attend the dinner party is strictly limited to 11.
*These parking lots are strictly for the use of our VIPs.仅供VIP 成员使用。
*We discussed strictly business.仅只于谈公事。
*The use of cameras is strictly prohibited in this area.
particularly (adv.)-特别地,尤其是.This house is particularly nice looking, don't you think.
*Bobby loves to be with children, particularly the toddlers.幼童
*The company is particularly interested in developing new technology.对发展新科技（尤其）特别感兴趣。 particular (adj)-特别的,特殊的.
extravagant - 过度浪费的,奢侈.
*The extravagant lifestyle of the young star is the focus of the paparazzi.狗仔队
*Cathy considers eating out to be extravagant.奢侈的
knickknacks-small decoration- make out of paper or plastic.
festive- very joyful and merry.
lawn-a pasture of green grass.
poster-large printed picture that give out some information.
lighten up (phr v)-放轻松，别担心relax. lighten-变轻，变明亮。
Oh, lighten up, Don't be so serious all the time.
*Lighten up! I was just joking.
*Everything will be alright! Lighten up and stop worrying!
*After talking to his best friend, Tim lightened up a bit.
mood (n)-I wouldn't talk to Amber right now. She's in a bad mood.
string (n)- Anne's mom is wearing a beautiful string of pearls around her neck.
sky-high (adj)-非常高的。Max can't afford to live in this neighborhood because rents are sky-high.
*The boy hit the ball sky-high, it was a home-run!
*The price of oil went sky -high today and many industries suffered.非常昂贵的，受到冲击。
*Very few can afford the sky-high rent in Manhattan.
get into the act- (V. idiom) （动词片语）参与某种活动。，get in and join and participate in something. act-行动
*The whole class got into the act and competed in the Science Fair and won the title.参与。科学竞赛比赛
*Everyone wants to get into the act of saving more money. 加入省钱族
Chat Room
Every holiday involve "eat"
summer time activities--may take a trip to a cabin on the mountain or to a ocean for fishing or camping.小木屋
grill (n)-烤肉的架子.cooking on the grill.
grill (v) out-户外烧烤.got outside and grill out. B.B.Q.
the 4th of July -是一个大节日,美国人会有家庭聚会或 at night to watch fire works.
bonfires-秋天点燃大型的营火来庆祝,同时用这营火烤好吃的东西.
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winter time activities--Many people would like go ski, or sled (n)雪橇 sledding 滑雪橇。
Thanksgiving holiday is celebrating of God's blessing. Family gather around and eating turkey with other type of food and thankful for God's blessing and protection for this whole year.
Christmas- family gathering and gift sharing. also celebrate the birth of Christ.
Thanksgiving and Christmas these two holidays are for family gathering. American would like to back home, family get together and celebrating and enjoy each other.
Americans enjoy making their homes look beautiful for holidays by Ruth Devlin
No matter what holiday it is, many Americans love to make their homes look festive. People put up decorations both indoors and out. Lawn displays are very popular at Christmas. And at Easter, people decorate trees in their yards with colored eggs.
Decorations can be simple or expensive. In these do-it-yourself days, many people enjoy making their own decorations, especially children. They make pictures and posters, knickknacks or window displays
Decorations are not strictly limited to single homes. Some neighborhoods work together to create a neighborhood effect. This is particularly popular at Christmastime. A street may call itself "Candy Cane Lane" for the Christmas holidays. Every house on the block will have candy canes along with other decorations in its yard.
Some communities even hold contests and give prizes for the best-decorated houses. In some areas, people buy tickets to tour decorated homes. The money from the ticket sales goes to a charity or another good cause.
Simple or extravagant, to many Americans, decorations make the holidays.
Conversation A:
"Hi, Jack, Please put this box of Halloween decorations in the basement."
"Where in the basement?"
"With all the other holiday decorations. And you can bring up the Thanksgiving decorations while you're at it."
"Where are they?"
"In the box marked "Thanksgiving decorations" of course!"
"We have way too much boxes of different decorations if you ask me."
"Oh, lighten up, Jack."
"Holiday decorations help get everyone in the mood to celebrate."
"I know, And when you're finish decorating, the house looks great. But we have so many decorations! And you buy more when they're on sale!"
"On can never have too many decorations!"
Conversation B
"There, That's the last string of Christmas lights."
" Thanks, Jack. I can't wait until dark so we can turn them on and see how they look!
"They're going to look great. We must have put 60,000 lights on the house."
"We didn't hang that many!"
"OK, probably not. But we still have a lot. I'm glad these lights don't use much electricity or our bill would be sky-high this month!"
"Tonight after dark, let's drive around and look at the Christmas lights."
"Ok, we'll drive into the Westport neighborhood. All the houses there have really fancy decorations."
"I know, The whole neighborhood gets into the act."
Grammar
We have way too many boxes of different decorations,if you ask me.
"if you ask me” = "in my opinion"
We have way too many boxes of different decorations, in my opinion.
If you ask me, he has had too much coffee today.
She should have applied for the job, if you ask me.
Vocabulary
unalterable-
Mr. Sparks had one unalterable rule in his classroom. You had to show respect to everyone.
lawn (n)- None of the houses on this street have lawn decorations.
poster (n)-Jim put up posters of his favorite cars in his room.
strictly (adv)-仅仅的, 完全的
The number of people able to attend the dinner party is strictly limited to 11.
*These parking lots are strictly for the use of our VIPs.仅供VIP 成员使用。
*We discussed strictly business.仅只于谈公事。
*The use of cameras is strictly prohibited in this area.
particularly (adv.)-特别地,尤其是.This house is particularly nice looking, don't you think.
*Bobby loves to be with children, particularly the toddlers.幼童
*The company is particularly interested in developing new technology.对发展新科技（尤其）特别感兴趣。 particular (adj)-特别的,特殊的.
extravagant - 过度浪费的,奢侈.
*The extravagant lifestyle of the young star is the focus of the paparazzi.狗仔队
*Cathy considers eating out to be extravagant.奢侈的
knickknacks-small decoration- make out of paper or plastic.
festive- very joyful and merry.
lawn-a pasture of green grass.
poster-large printed picture that give out some information.
lighten up (phr v)-放轻松，别担心relax. lighten-变轻，变明亮。
Oh, lighten up, Don't be so serious all the time.
*Lighten up! I was just joking.
*Everything will be alright! Lighten up and stop worrying!
*After talking to his best friend, Tim lightened up a bit.
mood (n)-I wouldn't talk to Amber right now. She's in a bad mood.
string (n)- Anne's mom is wearing a beautiful string of pearls around her neck.
sky-high (adj)-非常高的。Max can't afford to live in this neighborhood because rents are sky-high.
*The boy hit the ball sky-high, it was a home-run!
*The price of oil went sky -high today and many industries suffered.非常昂贵的，受到冲击。
*Very few can afford the sky-high rent in Manhattan.
get into the act- (V. idiom) （动词片语）参与某种活动。，get in and join and participate in something. act-行动
*The whole class got into the act and competed in the Science Fair and won the title.参与。科学竞赛比赛
*Everyone wants to get into the act of saving more money. 加入省钱族
Chat Room
Every holiday involve "eat"
summer time activities--may take a trip to a cabin on the mountain or to a ocean for fishing or camping.小木屋
grill (n)-烤肉的架子.cooking on the grill.
grill (v) out-户外烧烤.got outside and grill out. B.B.Q.
the 4th of July -是一个大节日,美国人会有家庭聚会或 at night to watch fire works.
bonfires-秋天点燃大型的营火来庆祝,同时用这营火烤好吃的东西.
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winter time activities--Many people would like go ski, or sled (n)雪橇 sledding 滑雪橇。
Thanksgiving holiday is celebrating of God's blessing. Family gather around and eating turkey with other type of food and thankful for God's blessing and protection for this whole year.
Christmas- family gathering and gift sharing. also celebrate the birth of Christ.
Thanksgiving and Christmas these two holidays are for family gathering. American would like to back home, family get together and celebrating and enjoy each other.
Friday, September 4, 2009
The American School Environment 美國校園走透透
What goes on in American classrooms? 美国教室里是什么模样？
by Ruth Devlin
September has arrived, and students are going back to school. What goes on in American classrooms? Well, they are often student-centered, and sometimes students even help make the class rules. Students don’t just sit and listen to lectures but are often involved in class discussions. These discussions help them discover facts and give their opinions.
The physical layouts of classrooms vary. Initially, student desks stand in rows. During the year, desks may be arranged in one big circle or put into small clusters. This allows students to work on projects in small groups.
Elementary school classrooms contain special learning areas. A corner may have a rug, soft chairs and many books where students can go to read. Or there may be a science corner for projects. Most American teachers have their own classrooms. In junior high and high school, the students change classrooms but the teachers stay put. This allows the teacher to decorate the classroom according to the subject being taught.
Conversation A
Hi, Laura, I'm home!
I just dropped off Amelia at my sister's house.
It was nice of you to pick your niece up from school and take her home.
That's what uncles are for! But I had to take Zelda too.
Who is Zelda?
Zelda is the class guinea pig. Since Monday's a holiday, someone had to take Zelda home.
And Amelia volunteered.
Naturally, You know how much she loves animals!
I think it's great that her class has a pet. It teaches the kids about responsibility.
Yes, I know my sister is glad.
She's glad the guinea pig goes back to school on Tuesday!
Conversation B
I had on interesting day.
What did you do?
At lunchtime, I went to the high school to talk to one of the teachers.
It must have been hard to get into the parking lot.
It was. Kids were piling into cars and heading out for lunch.
So the school has an open campus.
I guess so. But the cafeteria was also full of kids eating. And some kids were also eating in the halls in front of their lockers.
Was anyone studying?
Yes. The library was full of kids.
Good. Then high school is still a place to get an education!
Grammar:
That's what uncles are for! (That's someone or something is for. (function)
That's what neighbors are for!
You should go talk to one of the teachers at the counseling center. That's what they are for!
lecture (n)-is a long talk, a speaker or teacher give it ...讲演．
We sat and listened to our science teacher's lecture on animal behavior.
physical (adj)-referring to something you can see or touch．
The physical arrangement of the chairs and labels looks pretty crowded.
*Inaccurate usage of the gears might cause physical damage to the vehicle. 不正确的使用车排挡
physical exams.体检
physical layouts-桌椅排列 physical-物质的，实质的，实际的布局设计．也指身体的
initially (adv)-Steve initially wanted a new car but he finally bought a used car instead.开始，起初
*He was initially just a bus boy who washed dishes, but now he's the owner of a restaurant.
*Initially, people had doubts about the new policy. Now they accept it.
Dad decided to stay put at the cafe, and we continued shopping.
The little boy wouldn't stay put, so his mom had to follow him around.
volunteer (v)-自愿去做或担任某种职务．参加某种团体用for，自愿做某事to＋动词
Kendra volunteered to wash all the dishes after our family dinner.
*Carl volunteered for the army during World War II.
*Gina volunteered to accompany her classmate to the school nurse.
naturally (adv)-自然地，天生地，这儿指当然，不用说地，of course
I love chocolate, so naturally, I ate two pieces of that chocolate cake!
*Molly is naturally Bland.
*Singing comes naturally for Jasmine.
*Naturally we want our employees to work in a comfortable environment.
campus-Our school is on a beautiful campus with lots of modern buildings.
locker (n)-储物櫃lock-锁
Janice keeps all her books and notebooks in her locker at school.
*We put our luggage in a locker at the train station before we started our city tour.
*locker room- 体育馆或健身房内有储物櫃的更衣室
cluster-a group of same kind that have very close.
stay put (idiom)-Don't go anywhere; jut stay put!留在原地不动。
open campus-allow students go out for lunch.
Chat Room
the bigger picture-更大的图案，视野。
school bus-校车
ride care, bicycle. wear uniforms-public school is not required but private school does.
parochial school-教会学校
Kids are participate more but they still have guide line to fallow. respect the rule, keep the rule.
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extracurricular activities-放学后的课外活动
outside curriculum-超越课业外的 curriculum-课业，课程
varsity sport teams-校队。try out-参加甄选。
by Ruth Devlin
September has arrived, and students are going back to school. What goes on in American classrooms? Well, they are often student-centered, and sometimes students even help make the class rules. Students don’t just sit and listen to lectures but are often involved in class discussions. These discussions help them discover facts and give their opinions.
The physical layouts of classrooms vary. Initially, student desks stand in rows. During the year, desks may be arranged in one big circle or put into small clusters. This allows students to work on projects in small groups.
Elementary school classrooms contain special learning areas. A corner may have a rug, soft chairs and many books where students can go to read. Or there may be a science corner for projects. Most American teachers have their own classrooms. In junior high and high school, the students change classrooms but the teachers stay put. This allows the teacher to decorate the classroom according to the subject being taught.
Conversation A
Hi, Laura, I'm home!
I just dropped off Amelia at my sister's house.
It was nice of you to pick your niece up from school and take her home.
That's what uncles are for! But I had to take Zelda too.
Who is Zelda?
Zelda is the class guinea pig. Since Monday's a holiday, someone had to take Zelda home.
And Amelia volunteered.
Naturally, You know how much she loves animals!
I think it's great that her class has a pet. It teaches the kids about responsibility.
Yes, I know my sister is glad.
She's glad the guinea pig goes back to school on Tuesday!
Conversation B
I had on interesting day.
What did you do?
At lunchtime, I went to the high school to talk to one of the teachers.
It must have been hard to get into the parking lot.
It was. Kids were piling into cars and heading out for lunch.
So the school has an open campus.
I guess so. But the cafeteria was also full of kids eating. And some kids were also eating in the halls in front of their lockers.
Was anyone studying?
Yes. The library was full of kids.
Good. Then high school is still a place to get an education!
Grammar:
That's what uncles are for! (That's someone or something is for. (function)
That's what neighbors are for!
You should go talk to one of the teachers at the counseling center. That's what they are for!
lecture (n)-is a long talk, a speaker or teacher give it ...讲演．
We sat and listened to our science teacher's lecture on animal behavior.
physical (adj)-referring to something you can see or touch．
The physical arrangement of the chairs and labels looks pretty crowded.
*Inaccurate usage of the gears might cause physical damage to the vehicle. 不正确的使用车排挡
physical exams.体检
physical layouts-桌椅排列 physical-物质的，实质的，实际的布局设计．也指身体的
initially (adv)-Steve initially wanted a new car but he finally bought a used car instead.开始，起初
*He was initially just a bus boy who washed dishes, but now he's the owner of a restaurant.
*Initially, people had doubts about the new policy. Now they accept it.
Dad decided to stay put at the cafe, and we continued shopping.
The little boy wouldn't stay put, so his mom had to follow him around.
volunteer (v)-自愿去做或担任某种职务．参加某种团体用for，自愿做某事to＋动词
Kendra volunteered to wash all the dishes after our family dinner.
*Carl volunteered for the army during World War II.
*Gina volunteered to accompany her classmate to the school nurse.
naturally (adv)-自然地，天生地，这儿指当然，不用说地，of course
I love chocolate, so naturally, I ate two pieces of that chocolate cake!
*Molly is naturally Bland.
*Singing comes naturally for Jasmine.
*Naturally we want our employees to work in a comfortable environment.
campus-Our school is on a beautiful campus with lots of modern buildings.
locker (n)-储物櫃lock-锁
Janice keeps all her books and notebooks in her locker at school.
*We put our luggage in a locker at the train station before we started our city tour.
*locker room- 体育馆或健身房内有储物櫃的更衣室
cluster-a group of same kind that have very close.
stay put (idiom)-Don't go anywhere; jut stay put!留在原地不动。
open campus-allow students go out for lunch.
Chat Room
the bigger picture-更大的图案，视野。
school bus-校车
ride care, bicycle. wear uniforms-public school is not required but private school does.
parochial school-教会学校
Kids are participate more but they still have guide line to fallow. respect the rule, keep the rule.
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extracurricular activities-放学后的课外活动
outside curriculum-超越课业外的 curriculum-课业，课程
varsity sport teams-校队。try out-参加甄选。
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Fun in the Sun
樂在陽光下
For Americans, fun in the sun often means a suntan by Ruth Devlin
看看为什么美国人会这么喜欢把肌肤晒成古铜色
In the Western world, many believe a tan gives a person a healthy glow. Americans love the sun, and some spend hours outside getting a tan. Others spend money getting a tan inside at a tanning salon. Americans do this in spite of all the warnings about skin cancer. Eighty-one percent of teenagers know that sunburns increase the risk of developing skin cancer. But only 52 percent of teens are careful about protecting their skin.
Some people do take the risks seriously. However, they still want the tanned look without the resulting skin damage. They get their tans from a bottle of tanning lotion.
Not all Americans want tans, however. Some stay out of the sun. Or they wear hats and long-sleeved shirts and long pants when they go outside. But they do not carry umbrellas. In Asia, the same umbrella is used for protection from rain or sun. Americans use umbrellas only for rain.
Conversation
Come on, Laura, let's go, I can't wait to hit the beach!
Did you put on your sunscreen? No, I don't need sunscreen. I want to get tan.
But you don't want to get a sunburn, do you? Of course not. I don't want to look like a lobster!
Then use sunscreen. You can still get a tan, and you won't run the risk of domaging your skin.
Ok. I'll put some on when we get to the beach.
You need to apply it at least 30 minutes before you go out in the sun. Ok.
You could try one of these too. What is it? UV wrisband.
Then, put it on your wrist at the same time you apply sunscreen.
What does it do? expose the sun, and it turns purple. It turns brown when it's time to put on more sunscreen. And when the color turns to cream, it's time to get out of the sun.
That's certainly better than waiting until you're burned!
It is. But I'm still planning to stay in the shade at the beach.
Then I'll put the beach umbrella in the car!
Addition information:
Getting an artificial tan by using electric sun beds is big business. In North America alone the sun bed tanning business is bringing in well over &1 billion per year. But, are sun beds safe? Many medical experts believe they are not. Predictably, those in the sun bed business claim they are safe. So, before you make your decision, do somehomework-because the verdict is still out.
glow (n)-face bright with pink color容光焕发，脸色红润气色好，脸上光亮有红晕。
Jennifer's vacation was really good for her! Her skin has a helthy glow.
*Tammy is five months pregnant. She has the glow of an expectant mom. 光辉
*Hannah's cheeks have a healthy glow.
*The glow of the blaze lit up the dark night.火光照亮了漆黑的夜晚
salon (n)-Tina went to the hair salon to get a haircut.
risk- 风险，冒险，可能有的危险。
You're taking a big risk if you dirve home in this bad storm.
*The risk of losing his job makes Theo work twice as hard.
*There's a risk of getting an infection when you're a doctor.
*Firemen risk their lives every day to save people's lives.
lotion-Nacny put some lotion on her dry skin.
*suntan lotion, tanning lotion. sun-block, sunscreen lotion
hit (v)-arrive, go to, 打，碰撞，上路，碰到，遇到， 到某个地方
Let's hit the road and get started on our trip.上路
*As soon as the sun's up, we'll hit the road.
*When you hit the traffic lights, turn right and you'll see the gas station.
lobster (n)- Lobster is Mark's favorite kind of seafood.
expose (v)- showing something you were usually covered or hidden.接触，使曝露
When you expose your skin to the sun, it will get darker.
*These plants withered because they were over-exposed to the sun. 枯萎，过度在阳光下曝晒。（曝露在那种东西中用to)
*Parents should not expose their children to the violence on TV or in the movies. 父母不应让小孩接触暴力的电视节目或电影。
shade (n)-the dark place under the light or sun. 阴影。
Tom sat in the shade of a tree and read a book.
*When we went swimming, Grandma read under the shade of the umbrella.
*It was so hot outside. We hid in the shade of the trees to stay cool.
salon-hair salon, a place you can get your hair wash or cut. tanning salon is a place you can get tan
Grammar
Americans do this in spite of all the warnings about skin cancer.
in spite of="regardless of" , " paying no attention to"
Americans do this, paying no attention to all of the warnings about skin cancer.
Bonnie attended the conference in spite of her headache.
In spite of everyone's advice, Stanley decided to quit his job.
Chat Room
umbrella- for rain,雨伞
parasol-for sun 阳伞 （美人不常用）
para- 停止 sol-太阳
beach parasol-海滩伞（不常勇）
beach umbrella- American likes to say umbrella instead of parasol.
Sunscreen-防晒乳，隔离太阳的东西 sun-太阳screen-沙窗，任何隔板，屏障。
suntan lotion-get tan but will not get sunburn. suntan loting use outdoor。会晒黑的防晒霜，用于室内，又叫美黑乳液。
suntan lotion =tanning lotion, tanning lotion is done in the indoor.
sunscreen=sunblock -不会晒黑的防晒霜
SPF-sun protection factor. 系数。
UV-ultraviolet
UV rate-ultraviolet rays-紫外线。
UV (ultraviolet) wrisband-
For Americans, fun in the sun often means a suntan by Ruth Devlin
看看为什么美国人会这么喜欢把肌肤晒成古铜色
In the Western world, many believe a tan gives a person a healthy glow. Americans love the sun, and some spend hours outside getting a tan. Others spend money getting a tan inside at a tanning salon. Americans do this in spite of all the warnings about skin cancer. Eighty-one percent of teenagers know that sunburns increase the risk of developing skin cancer. But only 52 percent of teens are careful about protecting their skin.
Some people do take the risks seriously. However, they still want the tanned look without the resulting skin damage. They get their tans from a bottle of tanning lotion.
Not all Americans want tans, however. Some stay out of the sun. Or they wear hats and long-sleeved shirts and long pants when they go outside. But they do not carry umbrellas. In Asia, the same umbrella is used for protection from rain or sun. Americans use umbrellas only for rain.
Conversation
Come on, Laura, let's go, I can't wait to hit the beach!
Did you put on your sunscreen? No, I don't need sunscreen. I want to get tan.
But you don't want to get a sunburn, do you? Of course not. I don't want to look like a lobster!
Then use sunscreen. You can still get a tan, and you won't run the risk of domaging your skin.
Ok. I'll put some on when we get to the beach.
You need to apply it at least 30 minutes before you go out in the sun. Ok.
You could try one of these too. What is it? UV wrisband.
Then, put it on your wrist at the same time you apply sunscreen.
What does it do? expose the sun, and it turns purple. It turns brown when it's time to put on more sunscreen. And when the color turns to cream, it's time to get out of the sun.
That's certainly better than waiting until you're burned!
It is. But I'm still planning to stay in the shade at the beach.
Then I'll put the beach umbrella in the car!
Addition information:
Getting an artificial tan by using electric sun beds is big business. In North America alone the sun bed tanning business is bringing in well over &1 billion per year. But, are sun beds safe? Many medical experts believe they are not. Predictably, those in the sun bed business claim they are safe. So, before you make your decision, do somehomework-because the verdict is still out.
glow (n)-face bright with pink color容光焕发，脸色红润气色好，脸上光亮有红晕。
Jennifer's vacation was really good for her! Her skin has a helthy glow.
*Tammy is five months pregnant. She has the glow of an expectant mom. 光辉
*Hannah's cheeks have a healthy glow.
*The glow of the blaze lit up the dark night.火光照亮了漆黑的夜晚
salon (n)-Tina went to the hair salon to get a haircut.
risk- 风险，冒险，可能有的危险。
You're taking a big risk if you dirve home in this bad storm.
*The risk of losing his job makes Theo work twice as hard.
*There's a risk of getting an infection when you're a doctor.
*Firemen risk their lives every day to save people's lives.
lotion-Nacny put some lotion on her dry skin.
*suntan lotion, tanning lotion. sun-block, sunscreen lotion
hit (v)-arrive, go to, 打，碰撞，上路，碰到，遇到， 到某个地方
Let's hit the road and get started on our trip.上路
*As soon as the sun's up, we'll hit the road.
*When you hit the traffic lights, turn right and you'll see the gas station.
lobster (n)- Lobster is Mark's favorite kind of seafood.
expose (v)- showing something you were usually covered or hidden.接触，使曝露
When you expose your skin to the sun, it will get darker.
*These plants withered because they were over-exposed to the sun. 枯萎，过度在阳光下曝晒。（曝露在那种东西中用to)
*Parents should not expose their children to the violence on TV or in the movies. 父母不应让小孩接触暴力的电视节目或电影。
shade (n)-the dark place under the light or sun. 阴影。
Tom sat in the shade of a tree and read a book.
*When we went swimming, Grandma read under the shade of the umbrella.
*It was so hot outside. We hid in the shade of the trees to stay cool.
salon-hair salon, a place you can get your hair wash or cut. tanning salon is a place you can get tan
Grammar
Americans do this in spite of all the warnings about skin cancer.
in spite of="regardless of" , " paying no attention to"
Americans do this, paying no attention to all of the warnings about skin cancer.
Bonnie attended the conference in spite of her headache.
In spite of everyone's advice, Stanley decided to quit his job.
Chat Room
umbrella- for rain,雨伞
parasol-for sun 阳伞 （美人不常用）
para- 停止 sol-太阳
beach parasol-海滩伞（不常勇）
beach umbrella- American likes to say umbrella instead of parasol.
Sunscreen-防晒乳，隔离太阳的东西 sun-太阳screen-沙窗，任何隔板，屏障。
suntan lotion-get tan but will not get sunburn. suntan loting use outdoor。会晒黑的防晒霜，用于室内，又叫美黑乳液。
suntan lotion =tanning lotion, tanning lotion is done in the indoor.
sunscreen=sunblock -不会晒黑的防晒霜
SPF-sun protection factor. 系数。
UV-ultraviolet
UV rate-ultraviolet rays-紫外线。
UV (ultraviolet) wrisband-
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
A Car Drives Through It
開車就通的得來速 Eat, drink and even get married – all without leaving your car 在美国，无论是用餐，喝饮料， 甚至是结婚--全都不必走出车外，就能办到喔！ by Ruth Devlin When you’re in a hurry, there’s nothing more convenient than a drive-through. Often written “drive-thru,” this convenience began due to America’s love affair with cars. Companies wanted to make it easier for people to do business without leaving their cars. | ||
The first bank opened a drive-through in 1946. Fast-food restaurants followed in the late 1940s. Both fast-food restaurants and banks use microphones and speakers to communicate with customers. Fast-food customers give their orders from their car. Then they drive up next to a window in the building to receive their meals. Banking customers receive their cash from an automatic drawer. Coffee huts and pharmacies have windows where drivers pull up to get coffee or medicine. Alan Hilozitz, a spokesperson for the Starbucks Coffee Company, told The New York Times newspaper, "Drive-throughs are a matter of customer want and customer need. They serve a fast-paced world with people talking on cell phones and trying anything that will squeeze a little more into the day." Microphone (n)-is a small gadget or device that can project the voice to let the most of people can hear it. 麦克风，传音器，简称MIC Speak into the microphone so everyone in the room can hear you. 对着麦克风说话 *Please speak into the microphone so we can hear you. *My cell phone has a built-in microphone, so I can record messages. 装置内麦克风，可以录音。 Speakers (n)-Often refer to a square box that the sound come out of it.喇叭。音响，拨音器。 Loud music came from the five big speakers near the stage. *Many speakers were installed around the auditorium for the concert. 在体育场装置了很多喇叭 *There's no sound coming out from the left-hand speaker of the CD player. 左边的喇叭 Automatic (adj)-自动式的，自然而然，一定会有的。You don't have to turn on the water, it's automatic. automatic doors, 自动门。a fully-automatic washing machine， 全自动洗衣机。 *There's an automatic fine for overdue payments. 延期付款，将自动罚罚金。 Squeeze（v)-push a little more If we hurry, we can squeeze in lunch before our noon meeting. love affair with- here refer to something have enjoy with, Japan has love affair with sports.喜爱，疯狂，迷戀, 爱好. Drive-thru-where the microphone and speaker where is you give your order than pull up to the next window the get things. Grammar： Drive-throughs are a matter of customer want and customer need. are subject or situation all about Drive-throughs are a subject all about customer want and customer need. be-verb+ a matter of (talk about something is all about0 A Roman gladiator's performance in the arena is a matter of life or death. The new airport regulations are a matter of national security. pharmacies-is a store or shop you can buy medicine. spokesperson-speak for a group of people or for an individual (single) person. Chat Room: Americans love affair with cars. love affair- is a romantic relationship that two people were not married in U.S., it is not encouraged外遇. But here it mean most enjoy with. .in love is enjoy with. in love-being in love with something, 爱好,着迷.对某件事的着迷,疯狂的喜爱.a young couple in love.一队相爱的情侣. .I’min love with gardening (painting, baseball etc.) Conversation A: Let's go through the drive -thru at McDonald's today. Why? Because it's July 24. So? It's National Drive-Thru Day! Are you kidding? No, I'm not. (U.S. has almost every day is holiday for special deal or promotion, such as National Ice Cream Day. ..for fun). Just think how much more hectic our lives would be without drive-thrus. I suppose so. I use the ATM in the drive-through at the bank a lot. But did you know there's a drive-thru convenience store in Missouri? And there is a drive-thru check-in at Hawaiin Airlines in Hawaii. That's crazy! You can even get married at a drive-thru chapel in Las Vegas. No thanks. That's one thing you should get out of the car to do！ Conversation B at the fast-food drive-thru I thought drive-thrus were supposed to be fast. We've been here over five minutes, and we haven't even ordered yet! That's because the guy in the car ahead of us is asking too many questions. Either that or ordering for a family of 10! People need to use good manners at a drive-thru. If you have lots of questions or are making a big order, go inside! It's for fast service. If you have lots of questions or are making a big order, go inside! And at banks, drive-throughs are not the place to discuss banking problems. We should write a book on drive-thru manners! Yes, but let's order lunch first. I'm starving, and it's finally our turn! hectic (adj)-crazy, life is full of business, craziness, cause people more stressful. 忙乱的，忙碌的 The first week of college is always hectic for freshmen. 大学一年级的学生对于学校一切都很么陌生的环境，在开学的第一周总是特别忙乱的。 *We got tired of the hectic pace of city life and moved to the suburbs. 都市忙乱的步调感到厌倦。。 Mary's hectic day included going to five meetings and having four interviews. ATM=automated teller machine (n)-You can use your bank card or credit card to get cash from an ATM. Manners-（复数名词）教养，规矩，礼貌。manner-单数名词，意思是事情 Sean always says "please, and "thank you." He has very nice manners. *The little boy needs to be taught good manners. *It's bad manners to speak on a cell phone loudly in a restaurant. 大声对着手机说话是不礼貌的 Good table manners are learned at home. 好的餐桌礼仪。 Starve (v)- feel hungry, very hungry. 感到饥饿，挨饿。 Kevin is starving because he hasn't eaten since last night. 锇扁了 The whole village starved because the hurricane ruined their access to outside supplies.对外补给的通路被台风吹毁，整村的人都在挨饿。 I'm starving. Let's order some pizza! Chat room: Drive-thru chapel to get married. No thanks-people offer you something, you try to be polite to say you don't want it. 谢谢，心领了。 Propose 向某人求婚 =Pop the question 较口语的说法 Thanks, but no thanks--比较好的用法，表示我心领了（不接受对方的提议或好意。） | ||
Thursday, April 2, 2009
American Parties 美国式派对
Any excuse for a party! 在美国"送礼物"也是一种派对.
Americans love parties, and most people choose to entertain in their homes.A gathering can be just a small dinner party for friends. Or it may be a big celebration of a special occasion like a birthday or a wedding anniversary.
One special kind of party, called a shower, celebrates an upcoming wedding or birth. Usually only women attend a wedding shower or baby shower. At the party, women "shower" the bride-to-be or mother-to-be with gifts. Everyone plays games, watches the guest of honor ( 被庆祝的人)open her gifts, and enjoys refreshments.
Everyone plays games, watches the guest of honor open her gifts, and enjoys refreshments. A potluck is another popular kind of party that can be held for any reason. At a potluck, everyone brings a dish to share. It might be a main dish,salad or dessert. Sometimes the hostess will tell people what kind of food to bring-so everyone won't bring the same thing.
Whatever the reason for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Entertain--provide, give food & drink 招待,款待.
The smiths entertain often. This weekend they have invited 10 people to dinner.
*We entertained our neighbors and friends with a B.B.Q. in our backyard.
*Mark and his wife don't entertain much.(不大请人到家用餐)
*Johnny's parents hired a clown to entertain him and his friends.
Gathering--get together
Anniversary--周年纪念日,周年纪念.
John and Joan celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last week.
*Tomorrow will be the 20th anniversary of our company.
*dad and Mom will celebrate their 40the wedding anniversary in Paris.
Refreshment--dessert,food. 点心,茶点light (清淡的)or heavy refreshments . refresh使精神振作或恢复. refreshment(s)-长用复数
*Refreshments are served at the back of the conference hall.(厅)
*We stopped and had some light refreshments at a cafe.
Potluck-ask the host to make sure what to bring, Main dish-main part of food--meat. Side dishes-vegetable, salad or fruits
Grammar:
Whatever the reason for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Whatever the reason for(精简有力)=No matter what the reason may be (太隆长)
No matter what the reason may be for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Whatever the reason for Dennis absence, I just hope we have someone else to take his place at work today.
Whatever the reason for going to see that movie, viewers of all ages will find the movie entertaining.
Chat room:
Republican Party, Democratic Party-political parties. 共和党,民族当,政党.
Injured party, third party, interested party. 利害关系者,
Eat at restaurant-a party of two. (二个人) Mr. Lee's Party if Mr. Lee registered and ask for reserve tables. 李在餐馆请客,登记李的名字,参加的人可说 Mr. Lee's Party
How big is your party?这一组有几个人
Two parties--法律用语,签约的俩方,签署文件的当事人.
Nice party, poor party, pool party.
Become a party to something--参与某件坏事,共谋者
Conversation A
Where are you off to, Laura?
Jordan's baby shower is next week, so I'm going to buy her a gift. I'm thinking about getting her a blanket. But she is registered at Target, so I'm going there to look at her list first.(register at store-people sometimes create a wish list at store)
Just buy her some baby clothes. Infants grow out of them so fast. (infant-baby in young age unable to walk yet)
New mothers need more than just baby clothes. They need diapers,(baby wears) toys and other things.
Well, don't spend too much money!
I won't, I should be able to get her something nice for under $50 ($20, don't have to spend that much, you can spend less than that $50)
shower- so many gifts like rain or water came down from above.
Conversation B
Jack comes into the kitchen,
Mmmm, I can smell that cake all over the house.
I'm taking it to the neighborhood potluck tomorrow. (potluck-each one bring something to eat or drink)
I'm looking forward to that.
There are some great cooks in our neighborhood.(社区)
I'll make sure I have a good appetite! (好胃口)
You always do!
I think six people are bringing desserts, and the rest are bringing salads.
And we have to bring our own meat to barbecue, right?
Right, I already bought some steaks. (e)
I can't wait!
Infant-Brenda's infant is only 6 weeks old.婴儿
*The lotion is very mild, and it's suitable for infants.
*My sister gave me some of her daughter's infant clothing.
*toddler(2 years older and before kindergarten)-- These active toddlers have really worn me down.
Diapers-Babies need their diapers changed often.
Neighborhood-Three new families moved into our neighborhood last summer.
Look forward to (idiom)期待的-Ava is really looking forward to her birthday party.
*Everyone is looking forward to the senior high prom.
*We're looking forward to your visit. forward向前的.
期待(looking forward to)+ n (名词，动名词，或名词片语)
Register-The couple decided to register for dishes at the department store.登记,新婚夫妇或是准父母所要的清单.
Chat room
Can I have a piece? (of cake) 向人要蛋糕吃时,要说a piece of cake,
Can I have a cake (n)-mean whole cake
one cake-整个蛋糕
a piece of cake-(片语)是指轻而一举,很容易达成.
You can't you your cake and eat it too- 你不能拥有蛋糕的同时,又想要吃他, 一旦吃下就无法再拥有.意思是鱼与熊掌不能兼得
Americans love parties, and most people choose to entertain in their homes.A gathering can be just a small dinner party for friends. Or it may be a big celebration of a special occasion like a birthday or a wedding anniversary.
One special kind of party, called a shower, celebrates an upcoming wedding or birth. Usually only women attend a wedding shower or baby shower. At the party, women "shower" the bride-to-be or mother-to-be with gifts. Everyone plays games, watches the guest of honor ( 被庆祝的人)open her gifts, and enjoys refreshments.
Everyone plays games, watches the guest of honor open her gifts, and enjoys refreshments. A potluck is another popular kind of party that can be held for any reason. At a potluck, everyone brings a dish to share. It might be a main dish,salad or dessert. Sometimes the hostess will tell people what kind of food to bring-so everyone won't bring the same thing.
Whatever the reason for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Entertain--provide, give food & drink 招待,款待.
The smiths entertain often. This weekend they have invited 10 people to dinner.
*We entertained our neighbors and friends with a B.B.Q. in our backyard.
*Mark and his wife don't entertain much.(不大请人到家用餐)
*Johnny's parents hired a clown to entertain him and his friends.
Gathering--get together
Anniversary--周年纪念日,周年纪念.
John and Joan celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last week.
*Tomorrow will be the 20th anniversary of our company.
*dad and Mom will celebrate their 40the wedding anniversary in Paris.
Refreshment--dessert,food. 点心,茶点light (清淡的)or heavy refreshments . refresh使精神振作或恢复. refreshment(s)-长用复数
*Refreshments are served at the back of the conference hall.(厅)
*We stopped and had some light refreshments at a cafe.
Potluck-ask the host to make sure what to bring, Main dish-main part of food--meat. Side dishes-vegetable, salad or fruits
Grammar:
Whatever the reason for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Whatever the reason for(精简有力)=No matter what the reason may be (太隆长)
No matter what the reason may be for the party, people enjoy sharing food and conversation with their friends.
Whatever the reason for Dennis absence, I just hope we have someone else to take his place at work today.
Whatever the reason for going to see that movie, viewers of all ages will find the movie entertaining.
Chat room:
Republican Party, Democratic Party-political parties. 共和党,民族当,政党.
Injured party, third party, interested party. 利害关系者,
Eat at restaurant-a party of two. (二个人) Mr. Lee's Party if Mr. Lee registered and ask for reserve tables. 李在餐馆请客,登记李的名字,参加的人可说 Mr. Lee's Party
How big is your party?这一组有几个人
Two parties--法律用语,签约的俩方,签署文件的当事人.
Nice party, poor party, pool party.
Become a party to something--参与某件坏事,共谋者
Conversation A
Where are you off to, Laura?
Jordan's baby shower is next week, so I'm going to buy her a gift. I'm thinking about getting her a blanket. But she is registered at Target, so I'm going there to look at her list first.(register at store-people sometimes create a wish list at store)
Just buy her some baby clothes. Infants grow out of them so fast. (infant-baby in young age unable to walk yet)
New mothers need more than just baby clothes. They need diapers,(baby wears) toys and other things.
Well, don't spend too much money!
I won't, I should be able to get her something nice for under $50 ($20, don't have to spend that much, you can spend less than that $50)
shower- so many gifts like rain or water came down from above.
Conversation B
Jack comes into the kitchen,
Mmmm, I can smell that cake all over the house.
I'm taking it to the neighborhood potluck tomorrow. (potluck-each one bring something to eat or drink)
I'm looking forward to that.
There are some great cooks in our neighborhood.(社区)
I'll make sure I have a good appetite! (好胃口)
You always do!
I think six people are bringing desserts, and the rest are bringing salads.
And we have to bring our own meat to barbecue, right?
Right, I already bought some steaks. (e)
I can't wait!
Infant-Brenda's infant is only 6 weeks old.婴儿
*The lotion is very mild, and it's suitable for infants.
*My sister gave me some of her daughter's infant clothing.
*toddler(2 years older and before kindergarten)-- These active toddlers have really worn me down.
Diapers-Babies need their diapers changed often.
Neighborhood-Three new families moved into our neighborhood last summer.
Look forward to (idiom)期待的-Ava is really looking forward to her birthday party.
*Everyone is looking forward to the senior high prom.
*We're looking forward to your visit. forward向前的.
期待(looking forward to)+ n (名词，动名词，或名词片语)
Register-The couple decided to register for dishes at the department store.登记,新婚夫妇或是准父母所要的清单.
Chat room
Can I have a piece? (of cake) 向人要蛋糕吃时,要说a piece of cake,
Can I have a cake (n)-mean whole cake
one cake-整个蛋糕
a piece of cake-(片语)是指轻而一举,很容易达成.
You can't you your cake and eat it too- 你不能拥有蛋糕的同时,又想要吃他, 一旦吃下就无法再拥有.意思是鱼与熊掌不能兼得
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