夏季聽障奧運會
Taipei welcomes a sound-free competition 台北迎接听奥这个激动人心的无声竞赛
by Simon Stopps
This month, Taipei welcomes athletes from around the world to the 21st Summer Deaflympics. The world’s oldest competition for athletes with disabilities, these games showcase the incredibly talented competitors from the world’s deaf community
Sound and sports
Sound holds a very important place in most athletic competitions. Fans cheer, coaches shout directions and referees blow whistles to start, stop and control play. More importantly, major events like the Olympics provide participants with the chance to talk, laugh and cry with people from different cultures and countries. But unlike hearing people, deaf athletes can’t rely on sounds to guide their actions and define their experiences. That’s why the Deaflympics have taken on such an important role within the deaf community. The Deaflympics give deaf athletes a chance to participate in a top-notch international athletic competition that might otherwise be closed to them. In order to avoid reliance on sound, the Games have developed unique, visually oriented forms of play. Unlike other sporting events, officials at the Deaflympics discard whistles and starter pistols. Instead, play is controlled with flags, and races are started using flashes of light.
A history of excellence
Originally known as the International Silent Games, the Deaflympics have been around since 1924. When they began, deaf people were broadly viewed as being intellectually inferior and were often treated as social outcasts. Almost from the outset, the Games became a means of comparing the ways in which different countries treated their deaf citizens. In this role, the Deaflympics have promoted human rights for deaf people and shown that bearing has little bearing on intelligence or potential.
Just as importantly, the Games have been a means of inspiration for the deaf community. While other competitions for athletes with disabilities employ nondisabled officials and organizers, the Deaflympics are organized and run exclusively by deaf people. This practice allows deaf people from all walks of life to be integral parts of the competition as athletes, officials volunteers and spectators. Running from September 5 to 15, the Taipei Games will feature 20 exciting sports. And with approximately 4,000 athletes representing 81 different countries, this year's Deaflympics are sure to be the focus of a lot of attention.
Grammar
Originally known as the International Silent Games, the Deaflympics have been around since 1924.
been around=to be near a certain location.
been around=been present and active and growing in experience or reputation during that time.
The boys have been around the park a lot recently.
Although that song is on the singer's most recent album, it is actually an old song that has been around for several decades.
The guitar has been around for many centuries.
disability (n)-失能，残疾人，学习障碍。dis有离,否定的意思,ability-能力, disadvantage to do or learn something.
Stanley has never let his disability keep him from living a normal life.
*Jason was diagnosed with having a learning disability.
referee (n)-wear black and white stripes shirt sport judge.
The referee decided the goal did not count.
*Even though Lily only has one arm, she refuses to let her physical disability limit her future.
reliance (n)-rely (v)-depends on.
Our country's reliance on oil is bad for the environment.
oriented-detail, focus on.. 东方，使适应，按照某个对象来调整。
career oriented, health-oriented,-means pay a lot of attention on it (career ,job or health..)
Steve and Janet are very career-oriented. They work all the time.
*The manufacturers need to orient their products toward the needs of customers
*That new family-oriented film has done well at the box office.
discard-throw away, give away.
Please ask Trisha not to discard her old clothes before I have a look at them.
*Greg decided to discard his busy city life to live in the quiet country.
*Discard any containers with liquid over 100CCs before entering the airport.
outcast (n)-exclude them from the society. cast them out. 被排除的人，被驱逐的，被遗忘的，被隔离的。
Though an outcast in high school, Marco became very popular at his university.
*After Frank lost his job, he became an outcast among his family.
*Janet spent her whole life trying to help the homeless and other social outcasts.
organizer (n)-Sylvia is one of this company's most talented organizers.
integral(adj)-necessary, without it would not be completed.
主要的，不可或缺的，对甚么是主要的，接"to".
Mrs. Jackson has been an integral part of our school for more than 10 years.
*Brenda is one of our top sales associates; she's integral to the store's good business.
spectator (n)-not playing, sit in the seat and watch others.
Emilio won't be playing on Saturday but will be a spectator.
bearing-connection, between. 有关连的，与甚么有关连的用bearing后面接 "on",
His personal life should have no bearing on his qualification for this job.
What she said at the meeting didn't have much bearing on our discussion.
all walks of life (idiom)-no matter where you come from, no matter who you are.
sound-free- there is no sound, the deaf competitors don't hear any sound.
showcase- show off.
top notch-high quality.
inferior-it means worse than, less than.. opposite of superior-greater than, better than.
broad view-general view.
run exclusively-only run by.
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Negative Prefixes---in, un, non, and anti
inaccurate, intolerant...the words from Latin or history, use "in"
undiluted, undo....almost all adj. word use "un"
inhuman不是人的，非人类的- unhuman-非一般人，超人类的。
non-almost come with any word. nonscientific 非科学的, unscientific没有科学证明的。.
anti-against, antiwar-against war.
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not sure which one should use for negative prefixes, can use "non"不确定时可用"non"(不是)
non-American, "non" 通常不用连字“-" 符号，只有用在专有名词时加“－”连字符号
double negatives-not untime=it's on time. The book is not uninteresting=the book is interesting.
使用字首否定，最好避免双重否定的情形发生。
Monday, September 7, 2009
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.
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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.
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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.
-------
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。
Monday, August 31, 2009
Do Hard Things 迎向挑戰
Alex and Brett Harris are challenging teens to choose leadership over laziness
by Beth Bowyer Wei
Twin brothers Alex and Brett Harris are calling teenagers around the globe to rebel. And the brothers’ message is getting out – they’re among the most widely read young writers on the web. Sounds dangerous, right?
Wrong. Instead of asking teens to rebel against authority, the 20-year-old Harris twins are challenging teens to rebel against low expectations. They believe today’s society is teaching teens to be irresponsible. So the twins are encouraging young people to take a different path – the difficult one. It’s a path that requires more work but also promises more rewards. The message is simple but powerful: Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world
It's a path that requires more work but also promises more rewards The message is simple but powerful: Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world.
Redefining the teenage years
To get their message out, the twins from Oregon started a blog that has become a worldwide movement-The Rebelution. The word "rebelution" is a combination of the words rebellion and revolution. Teens are encouraged to rebel against the saying. "Be young, have fun!" and instead to follow the motto," Do hard things," The movement signals the beginning of a real revolution.
The three Cs of the Rebelution
As the twins' ideas developed into The Rebelution, three main teaching points emerged: character, competence and collaboration. Last year, they put these ideas and more in their book. Do Hard Things it it, they emphasize getting out of one's comfort zone and stretching oneself in all areas. There are endless examples, from aiming to do 100 push-ups to starting a club that helps needy kids. They believe that working on big tasks with others leads to personal growth. Do Hard Things emphasizes that trying and failing is better than not trying at all. Because the goal is growth, failure is acceptable.
Do Hard Things Tour
Alex and Brett will soon start their second year of university in Virginia. But this summer, just like the last two, the boys have taken their message on the road. By hosting Do Hard Things conferences around the U.S., they're challenging thousands of teens. face-to-face. By taking the challenge, young people are redefining the teenage years And, they're changing the world.
Did you know:
When 16-year-old Zach Hunter was in seventh grade. he started a organization called "Loose Change to Loosen Chains." The group help young people start school clubs to fight slavery and to educate consumers about products made with slave labor.
Pennsylvania high schooler Jaime Coleman started a shoe-collecting project called "walk Humbly" in 2007. Through it, she collected 4,200 pairs of shoes for people in Karogoto, Kenya.
Grammar:
But this summer, just like the last two, the boys have taken their message on the road.
on the road (idiom)-here not the top of the road, is referring to traveling.
The band will be on the road for three months doing concerts in different cities.
The drama team will be taking the show on the road to different schools in the state.
rebel (v)-dis obey, doing thing against what has being told or ask to do 动词重音在后面。反抗,不遵守。 rebel (n)-名词重音在前面，反对者 rebel someone or something use "against"
Bobby rebels against his parents by doing everything they tell him not to do.
*Tom rebelled against his parents' plans for him to go to a private school.
authority (n)- 权威，权柄，职权。(1)have control over people in situation.
(2) police officer, teacher.当权者，官方。
In the classroom, the teacher is the authority.
*The students need to have respect for teachers' authority.
*She doesn't have the authority to hire or fire any employees.
*The local education authority decided to close the school.
ambitious (adj)-ambition (n), high goal willing to facing the challenge.
Todd has an ambitious plan. He wants to climb the ten highest mountains in Asia in one month.
revolution (n)-革命，剧烈的变革。
The Industrial Revolution changed the way people work. Many people moved from farm work to factory jobs.
*The oppression from the government eventually lead to revolution.政府打压，导致革命
*The invention of the Internet caused a revolution in communication.网路的发明，沟通方式的革新。
irresponsible-not responsible
motto-is a sentence or a saying that try to teach a central idea to the members. "friend for life" "be kind to anyone" etc.座右铭
emerge (v)-出现，显露出来，浮现出来。脱颖而出。
As the police investigated the crime, more and more details slowly emerged.
*More and more problems emerged as the economy sunk into recession.
*The submarine emerged from the water.
*The singer emerged on the well-known TV talent show.
comfort zone (n)-zone-area.
Rob is fairly shy, so he was out of his comfort zone when he gave that speech.
needy (adj)-Our church collects clothes and canned foods to give to needy families.
collaboration-合作. working together, act of work together.
*The two departments worked in close collaboration on the high-profile case. 受重视的案件
*The building is the result of the collaboration of two of the nation's top architects. 国内最。
*The two directors collaborated and created a successful film.
conference-与meeting 同，是时间比较长，较正式的集会。
*The association held a conference on the usage of educational computer software.协会
character-roll play. or have a quality to doing well.
competence-ability can complete a task well.
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Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world.
be ambitious, become a leader and change the world.
three or four items listed but each one separated.例举项目时，通常在最后的一个前加and。如省略and，把项目平等化，表示同等重要，并且表示还有不断延续下去的可能性。
Milk, juice and bread.
of the people, by the people, for the people.
lettuce, tomato, orion, ketchup, mustard.
amazed and thrilled and exhausted and scared. 全部加and把速度放慢,而每个项目都有同等地位,同样重要。
a flat tire or a traffic jam or a bad storm.
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a sophomore (v), (n), (adj)-second year of college or high school.
a sophomore attorney/a sophomore on Wall Street （甚么的第二年）．
a sophomore in the NBA
sophomore album,（第二张唱片） a director's sophomore effort.（导演的第二部戏）
freshman大学一年级，九年级（美国高中有4年）, sophomore大二（高中二，10年纪）, junior 大三（十一年级）, senior毕业生，大四（高三，十二年级）.
sophomoric -二年级学生的，自大而幼稚的，自命不凡的
by Beth Bowyer Wei
Twin brothers Alex and Brett Harris are calling teenagers around the globe to rebel. And the brothers’ message is getting out – they’re among the most widely read young writers on the web. Sounds dangerous, right?
Wrong. Instead of asking teens to rebel against authority, the 20-year-old Harris twins are challenging teens to rebel against low expectations. They believe today’s society is teaching teens to be irresponsible. So the twins are encouraging young people to take a different path – the difficult one. It’s a path that requires more work but also promises more rewards. The message is simple but powerful: Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world
It's a path that requires more work but also promises more rewards The message is simple but powerful: Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world.
Redefining the teenage years
To get their message out, the twins from Oregon started a blog that has become a worldwide movement-The Rebelution. The word "rebelution" is a combination of the words rebellion and revolution. Teens are encouraged to rebel against the saying. "Be young, have fun!" and instead to follow the motto," Do hard things," The movement signals the beginning of a real revolution.
The three Cs of the Rebelution
As the twins' ideas developed into The Rebelution, three main teaching points emerged: character, competence and collaboration. Last year, they put these ideas and more in their book. Do Hard Things it it, they emphasize getting out of one's comfort zone and stretching oneself in all areas. There are endless examples, from aiming to do 100 push-ups to starting a club that helps needy kids. They believe that working on big tasks with others leads to personal growth. Do Hard Things emphasizes that trying and failing is better than not trying at all. Because the goal is growth, failure is acceptable.
Do Hard Things Tour
Alex and Brett will soon start their second year of university in Virginia. But this summer, just like the last two, the boys have taken their message on the road. By hosting Do Hard Things conferences around the U.S., they're challenging thousands of teens. face-to-face. By taking the challenge, young people are redefining the teenage years And, they're changing the world.
Did you know:
When 16-year-old Zach Hunter was in seventh grade. he started a organization called "Loose Change to Loosen Chains." The group help young people start school clubs to fight slavery and to educate consumers about products made with slave labor.
Pennsylvania high schooler Jaime Coleman started a shoe-collecting project called "walk Humbly" in 2007. Through it, she collected 4,200 pairs of shoes for people in Karogoto, Kenya.
Grammar:
But this summer, just like the last two, the boys have taken their message on the road.
on the road (idiom)-here not the top of the road, is referring to traveling.
The band will be on the road for three months doing concerts in different cities.
The drama team will be taking the show on the road to different schools in the state.
rebel (v)-dis obey, doing thing against what has being told or ask to do 动词重音在后面。反抗,不遵守。 rebel (n)-名词重音在前面，反对者 rebel someone or something use "against"
Bobby rebels against his parents by doing everything they tell him not to do.
*Tom rebelled against his parents' plans for him to go to a private school.
authority (n)- 权威，权柄，职权。(1)have control over people in situation.
(2) police officer, teacher.当权者，官方。
In the classroom, the teacher is the authority.
*The students need to have respect for teachers' authority.
*She doesn't have the authority to hire or fire any employees.
*The local education authority decided to close the school.
ambitious (adj)-ambition (n), high goal willing to facing the challenge.
Todd has an ambitious plan. He wants to climb the ten highest mountains in Asia in one month.
revolution (n)-革命，剧烈的变革。
The Industrial Revolution changed the way people work. Many people moved from farm work to factory jobs.
*The oppression from the government eventually lead to revolution.政府打压，导致革命
*The invention of the Internet caused a revolution in communication.网路的发明，沟通方式的革新。
irresponsible-not responsible
motto-is a sentence or a saying that try to teach a central idea to the members. "friend for life" "be kind to anyone" etc.座右铭
emerge (v)-出现，显露出来，浮现出来。脱颖而出。
As the police investigated the crime, more and more details slowly emerged.
*More and more problems emerged as the economy sunk into recession.
*The submarine emerged from the water.
*The singer emerged on the well-known TV talent show.
comfort zone (n)-zone-area.
Rob is fairly shy, so he was out of his comfort zone when he gave that speech.
needy (adj)-Our church collects clothes and canned foods to give to needy families.
collaboration-合作. working together, act of work together.
*The two departments worked in close collaboration on the high-profile case. 受重视的案件
*The building is the result of the collaboration of two of the nation's top architects. 国内最。
*The two directors collaborated and created a successful film.
conference-与meeting 同，是时间比较长，较正式的集会。
*The association held a conference on the usage of educational computer software.协会
character-roll play. or have a quality to doing well.
competence-ability can complete a task well.
Chat Room
Be ambitious, become a leader, change the world.
be ambitious, become a leader and change the world.
three or four items listed but each one separated.例举项目时，通常在最后的一个前加and。如省略and，把项目平等化，表示同等重要，并且表示还有不断延续下去的可能性。
Milk, juice and bread.
of the people, by the people, for the people.
lettuce, tomato, orion, ketchup, mustard.
amazed and thrilled and exhausted and scared. 全部加and把速度放慢,而每个项目都有同等地位,同样重要。
a flat tire or a traffic jam or a bad storm.
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a sophomore (v), (n), (adj)-second year of college or high school.
a sophomore attorney/a sophomore on Wall Street （甚么的第二年）．
a sophomore in the NBA
sophomore album,（第二张唱片） a director's sophomore effort.（导演的第二部戏）
freshman大学一年级，九年级（美国高中有4年）, sophomore大二（高中二，10年纪）, junior 大三（十一年级）, senior毕业生，大四（高三，十二年级）.
sophomoric -二年级学生的，自大而幼稚的，自命不凡的
Sunday, August 30, 2009
The Netbook Revolution
迷你筆記型電腦革命
How the Eee PC has redefined mobile computing 这类迷你电脑改变了人们使用膝上型电脑的方式 by Vance Fry
Way back in 2007, Taipei-based ASUSTeK Computer introduced the Eee PC, a cheap, basic laptop computer about the size of a hardcover book. Originally designed to be both affordable and portable, the Eee PC handled simple tasks such as writing, web surfing and e-mail.
At the time, most laptops were scaled-down versions of desktop computers, and critics complained about Eee’s lack of power and features. In spite of the naysayers, Asus sold more than 300,000 Eee PCs in the first few months. Other companies rushed to follow, and now nearly every major PC manufacturer has jumped into the still growing netbook market.
Through it all, the Eee PC has continued to evolve and improve. Newer versions include an Eee PC tablet that allows users to navigate by means of a touch screen. Also out is the Eee PC Keyboard, a computer in a keyboard that connects to any LCD monitor or big-screen TV. In many ways, the Eee PC caught the PC industry off guard. The product does many of the things people use computers for, at a much cheaper price. Though there will always be a market for "full" computers, the Eee PC taught the PC industry a valuable lesson: Sometimes the basics are all we need.
Grammar:
Trough it all, the Eee PC has continued to evolve and improve.
through it all ="from the beginning until now or until the end" or "through everything"
Even though Sam's job at the grocery store was a tough one, through it all, he learned a lot about teamwork.
Even though the research was hard, through it all, the scientist has never thought of giving up.
portable (adj)-you can take it any where you go, carry (take) it with you.
I always take my portable radio to the beach with me.
jump into (idiom)-move in quickly, get in quick.
Harry jumped into a business deal without checking it out carefully and ended up losing a lot of money.
navigate (v)-controlling the moving toward a place. 驾驶，导航，航行。
I had trouble learning to navigate between the personal and business settings on my cell phone.
*The modern equipment can navigate the ship automatically.
*This new software can help you navigate the Internet faster.网路的浏览速度更快。
catch off guard (idiom)-让对方很惊讶或措手不及。 catch (caught)-抓, off guard-没有防备。
The fashion industry was caught off guard by the new, young designer.
*The district attorney's question really caught the defendant off guard.检查官的问题让被告措手不及
naysayer-someone always has negative response or idea would says. nay=no
Regardless what the naysayer said, Tim decided to go for the new project.
*Chuck ignored the naysayers and finally succeeded. 忽视，不去理会。
way back-a long period of time ago. here says "way back" only about 2 years is refereed to the computer field, within a years can have a lot of changes.
affordable-everyone has enough money able to buy it.
tasks-作业。
scaled-down-make it simpler.
Chat Room
hardcover book-hard bound. 精装本的书，硬皮书。
paperback-平装本，纸皮书。较便宜。
paper covering of the hardcover book is "jacket" ,比书多出一点折叠通常是在封面背后，有blurb (简介），封底背后有作者的简介，折叠在封面的上面是书的评论。
How the Eee PC has redefined mobile computing 这类迷你电脑改变了人们使用膝上型电脑的方式 by Vance Fry
Way back in 2007, Taipei-based ASUSTeK Computer introduced the Eee PC, a cheap, basic laptop computer about the size of a hardcover book. Originally designed to be both affordable and portable, the Eee PC handled simple tasks such as writing, web surfing and e-mail.
At the time, most laptops were scaled-down versions of desktop computers, and critics complained about Eee’s lack of power and features. In spite of the naysayers, Asus sold more than 300,000 Eee PCs in the first few months. Other companies rushed to follow, and now nearly every major PC manufacturer has jumped into the still growing netbook market.
Through it all, the Eee PC has continued to evolve and improve. Newer versions include an Eee PC tablet that allows users to navigate by means of a touch screen. Also out is the Eee PC Keyboard, a computer in a keyboard that connects to any LCD monitor or big-screen TV. In many ways, the Eee PC caught the PC industry off guard. The product does many of the things people use computers for, at a much cheaper price. Though there will always be a market for "full" computers, the Eee PC taught the PC industry a valuable lesson: Sometimes the basics are all we need.
Grammar:
Trough it all, the Eee PC has continued to evolve and improve.
through it all ="from the beginning until now or until the end" or "through everything"
Even though Sam's job at the grocery store was a tough one, through it all, he learned a lot about teamwork.
Even though the research was hard, through it all, the scientist has never thought of giving up.
portable (adj)-you can take it any where you go, carry (take) it with you.
I always take my portable radio to the beach with me.
jump into (idiom)-move in quickly, get in quick.
Harry jumped into a business deal without checking it out carefully and ended up losing a lot of money.
navigate (v)-controlling the moving toward a place. 驾驶，导航，航行。
I had trouble learning to navigate between the personal and business settings on my cell phone.
*The modern equipment can navigate the ship automatically.
*This new software can help you navigate the Internet faster.网路的浏览速度更快。
catch off guard (idiom)-让对方很惊讶或措手不及。 catch (caught)-抓, off guard-没有防备。
The fashion industry was caught off guard by the new, young designer.
*The district attorney's question really caught the defendant off guard.检查官的问题让被告措手不及
naysayer-someone always has negative response or idea would says. nay=no
Regardless what the naysayer said, Tim decided to go for the new project.
*Chuck ignored the naysayers and finally succeeded. 忽视，不去理会。
way back-a long period of time ago. here says "way back" only about 2 years is refereed to the computer field, within a years can have a lot of changes.
affordable-everyone has enough money able to buy it.
tasks-作业。
scaled-down-make it simpler.
Chat Room
hardcover book-hard bound. 精装本的书，硬皮书。
paperback-平装本，纸皮书。较便宜。
paper covering of the hardcover book is "jacket" ,比书多出一点折叠通常是在封面背后，有blurb (简介），封底背后有作者的简介，折叠在封面的上面是书的评论。
Thursday, August 27, 2009
HOW GOLF GREENS WORK
追根究底談高爾夫果嶺
A lot of planning and care goes into the grass on a golf course
栽培高爾夫球場的草皮需要完善的計畫和呵護
There's more to a golf green than what appears on the surface -lesson from studio classroom
Let's imagine that you are standing on a beautiful golf green. The sun is shining, the sky is a bright blue, the birds are chirping in the nearby trees. It is a perfect day.
Now you look down at your feet. The grass is absolutely perfect too. Have you ever wondered how they get the grass on a golf green to be this perfect?
Is starts with a backhoe
A backhoe digs a nice big hole the size of the green. The hole might be 12 or 16 inches deep.
In the most advanced systems. this hole gets completely lined with plastic to create a gigantic waterproof tub. The bottom of this tub is covered with drainage pipes and several inches of gravel. A layer of special fabric covers the gravel. Then a foot or so of fine sand goes on top of the fabric and fills up the hole.
You can see what is happening. The grass is not growing in "dirt" at all. The green is very much like a hug flowerpot. The green's grass grows in sand with perfect drainage.
Location, location
Where you put the green is also important. It needs plenty of sunlight and good airflow over the green. On many golf. There are different varieties for nearly every climate and situation.
Keeping it up
Sand, perfect drainage and a good location eliminate a huge number of variables and problems. But now the grass it totally dependent on its keepers. There are no nutrients in the sand itself, so all the nutrients in the sand itself, so all the nutrients come from the people taking care of the green.
Once the green is established, you start in on maintenance. This includes daily mowing with a precision greens mower, watering, fertilizing, applying chemicals, aeration and general coddling.
As you can see, it takes a lot of work to create grass this perfect! But, if you follow these steps, you too could create a living carpet. In fact, you can have a real golf green in your yard. there are companies that will help you do this.
Grammar
A backhoe digs a nice big hole the size of the green.
the size of the green-"the size of a/the...."
Mr. Simmons has a guard dog the size of a bear outside his house.
The actress wore a ring with a big stone. The stone was about the size of a ping-pong ball.
green (n)-the green grassy area 果嶺, 绿色蔬菜.
A new golf green will be built in the hills outside the city.
The greens of the golf course aren't in good shape. Some of them are pretty hard and dry.
Mom always makes sure that we eat our greens every day.
chirp (v)-sound of bird, insect or flog...high, short voice. 鸟啾啾叫声
Every morning, Lisa wakes up to the sound of her pet birds chirping.
gravel
gigantic (adj)-巨大的,庞大的
Can you jump over that gigantic puddle of water?
The gigantic office building blocked all the sunshine in the mornings.
*I don't like my feet. They're gigantic.
fabric (n)-cloth material. This dress make of cotton fabric.
This dress is made out of a shiny, blue fabric.
waterproof-water not go through. a waterproof paint-防水漆 proof- 防甚么东西的.
soundproof- 防音设备The studio's soundproof material is imported from Germany.
backhoe-怪手,挖土机 big machine to dig ground, dig hole.
line-something covering the inside. cover is outside.
variety(n)-several kinds of same type things. Fuji apple is one of the varieties.
Helen grow two different varieties of tomatoes in her garden.
eliminate (v)-排除，除去，拿去。get rid of it, complete remove.
This product is guaranteed to eliminate cockroaches in our house.
*The medicine can eliminate your headache in no time.
*To eliminate unnecessary distractions, Paula goes to her parents' to work on her new navel. 不必要的干扰
maintenance (n)-保养，保护，维修 maintain 保持，维持
Ben does all his own home maintenance like painting and fixing the water pipes.
*This fancy old car might be pretty, but it requires a lot of maintenance.
*The building's maintenance staff will be arriving soon.
mow (v)-Beth is responsible for mowing the grass once a week.
coddle-悉心照顾。coddling, care with gentle way.
She coddles her baby girl with extra care, because she's premature.
Children who are coddled too much tend to be very dependent.
establish-form, planted in the ground, once created.
aerating- a process of putting air into the dirt (earth) or plant.
Chat Room
a backhoe-怪手。挖土机。an arm with a bucket
bulldozer-推土机，车头装有铁板的a mettle plate in the front.
a nice big hole-很大的洞
a nice mess-有够乱的，一团糟
a nice cut-很深的伤口
nice 此指非常的。
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green (n)- 果岭 putting green-(golf), 推杆。（人）-年轻，稚润嫩，未成熟，
greenhorn- 新手，涉世未深，
Chris is not greenhorn, he has been in this business for 10 years.
green lifestyle-adapted green lifestyle
green technology, green energy环保的，绿色的科技，能源。
going green (adj)-The company is being more environment conscious. 开始做环保。
A lot of planning and care goes into the grass on a golf course
栽培高爾夫球場的草皮需要完善的計畫和呵護
There's more to a golf green than what appears on the surface -lesson from studio classroom
Let's imagine that you are standing on a beautiful golf green. The sun is shining, the sky is a bright blue, the birds are chirping in the nearby trees. It is a perfect day.
Now you look down at your feet. The grass is absolutely perfect too. Have you ever wondered how they get the grass on a golf green to be this perfect?
Is starts with a backhoe
A backhoe digs a nice big hole the size of the green. The hole might be 12 or 16 inches deep.
In the most advanced systems. this hole gets completely lined with plastic to create a gigantic waterproof tub. The bottom of this tub is covered with drainage pipes and several inches of gravel. A layer of special fabric covers the gravel. Then a foot or so of fine sand goes on top of the fabric and fills up the hole.
You can see what is happening. The grass is not growing in "dirt" at all. The green is very much like a hug flowerpot. The green's grass grows in sand with perfect drainage.
Location, location
Where you put the green is also important. It needs plenty of sunlight and good airflow over the green. On many golf. There are different varieties for nearly every climate and situation.
Keeping it up
Sand, perfect drainage and a good location eliminate a huge number of variables and problems. But now the grass it totally dependent on its keepers. There are no nutrients in the sand itself, so all the nutrients in the sand itself, so all the nutrients come from the people taking care of the green.
Once the green is established, you start in on maintenance. This includes daily mowing with a precision greens mower, watering, fertilizing, applying chemicals, aeration and general coddling.
As you can see, it takes a lot of work to create grass this perfect! But, if you follow these steps, you too could create a living carpet. In fact, you can have a real golf green in your yard. there are companies that will help you do this.
Grammar
A backhoe digs a nice big hole the size of the green.
the size of the green-"the size of a/the...."
Mr. Simmons has a guard dog the size of a bear outside his house.
The actress wore a ring with a big stone. The stone was about the size of a ping-pong ball.
green (n)-the green grassy area 果嶺, 绿色蔬菜.
A new golf green will be built in the hills outside the city.
The greens of the golf course aren't in good shape. Some of them are pretty hard and dry.
Mom always makes sure that we eat our greens every day.
chirp (v)-sound of bird, insect or flog...high, short voice. 鸟啾啾叫声
Every morning, Lisa wakes up to the sound of her pet birds chirping.
gravel
gigantic (adj)-巨大的,庞大的
Can you jump over that gigantic puddle of water?
The gigantic office building blocked all the sunshine in the mornings.
*I don't like my feet. They're gigantic.
fabric (n)-cloth material. This dress make of cotton fabric.
This dress is made out of a shiny, blue fabric.
waterproof-water not go through. a waterproof paint-防水漆 proof- 防甚么东西的.
soundproof- 防音设备The studio's soundproof material is imported from Germany.
backhoe-怪手,挖土机 big machine to dig ground, dig hole.
line-something covering the inside. cover is outside.
variety(n)-several kinds of same type things. Fuji apple is one of the varieties.
Helen grow two different varieties of tomatoes in her garden.
eliminate (v)-排除，除去，拿去。get rid of it, complete remove.
This product is guaranteed to eliminate cockroaches in our house.
*The medicine can eliminate your headache in no time.
*To eliminate unnecessary distractions, Paula goes to her parents' to work on her new navel. 不必要的干扰
maintenance (n)-保养，保护，维修 maintain 保持，维持
Ben does all his own home maintenance like painting and fixing the water pipes.
*This fancy old car might be pretty, but it requires a lot of maintenance.
*The building's maintenance staff will be arriving soon.
mow (v)-Beth is responsible for mowing the grass once a week.
coddle-悉心照顾。coddling, care with gentle way.
She coddles her baby girl with extra care, because she's premature.
Children who are coddled too much tend to be very dependent.
establish-form, planted in the ground, once created.
aerating- a process of putting air into the dirt (earth) or plant.
Chat Room
a backhoe-怪手。挖土机。an arm with a bucket
bulldozer-推土机，车头装有铁板的a mettle plate in the front.
a nice big hole-很大的洞
a nice mess-有够乱的，一团糟
a nice cut-很深的伤口
nice 此指非常的。
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green (n)- 果岭 putting green-(golf), 推杆。（人）-年轻，稚润嫩，未成熟，
greenhorn- 新手，涉世未深，
Chris is not greenhorn, he has been in this business for 10 years.
green lifestyle-adapted green lifestyle
green technology, green energy环保的，绿色的科技，能源。
going green (adj)-The company is being more environment conscious. 开始做环保。
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Five-Diamond Hotels
五鑽級飯店 What makes a great hotel? 顶级饭店的要件是什么呢？
by Simon Stopps
SC: The Stars and Diamonds ranking systems – what are they and how do they work?
DC: “Diamonds” are the ranking system used by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Rankings range from one to five diamonds and are awarded annually based on the service performance of a hotel.
The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its guests. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is one of only three hotels in North America that has maintained a five-diamond designation for 25 consecutive years.
A number of different ranking organizations use “stars.” Rankings usually range from one to five stars – again measuring the level of service and quality of the hotel.
SC: What makes a five-diamond hotel a five-diamond hotel?
DC: Adherence to service standards is what sets a five-diamond hotel apart from the rest. When evaluated by AAA, a hotel must achieve a score of 300 or higher, out of a possible 352 points, to be designated with the prestigious five-diamond award.
Points are given for meeting a series of detailed service-related criteria ranging from friendliness and attentiveness of staff to cleanliness and services available.
Once a year, AAA arrives unannounced and evaluates hotels from a guest's perspective.
SC: If you are booking a room in a different part of the world, how do you know you are really getting a quality hotel?
DC: Ultimately it comes down to a rating system's guidelines as well as the overall preferences of the guest. If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, they should look for a hotel that meets the standards of that system.
Ask your travel agent or contact the hotel directly. They should be able to provide you with a description of the rooms available and amenities provided by the hotel.
SC: What's the best way to get a deal when you are booking?
DC: Most hotels in the United States have websites where you Can learn about seasonal deals being offered.
Some specials may offer discounts, while others may include exclusive amenities that make the room a better value for its price.
Packages are also a great way to save money. They tend to unite a great room rate with either food and beverages or a cultural experience that is unique to that destination.
These deals can give a guest an all-encompassing view of the city they are visiting.
Grammar
The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its its guests.
"The more diamonds a hotel has..."
"...the more luxury it provides."
"Subject + verb +object
The more+object +subject+verb
The more phone calls I answer, the more headaches I get.
The more cans the students collect and recycle, the more money they can raise for the class trip.
hospitality-take care of other people and welcome guests.
luxury-high quality, top material and good service
consecutive-year right in the roll, no break.
adherence-faithful devotion to something. stick to it not break it. 坚持，固守。对某事的坚持用to
*Adherence to top quality ingredients makes the restaurant outstanding even after all these years.
*Our principal's adherence to rules is well-known among students.
Close adherence to a study plan usually helps Cheryl get great marks.
designation (n)-Phil has received the "Most Valuable Player" designation three times.
designate (v) 选出，给于某种称谓。designation (n)选派，名称，称呼。
*The resort has the designation of "the best resort in the country for honeymooners" 美名
*His designation as ambassador to France was confirmed today.任命为法国大使
criteria (Pl n)-a set of expectation, regulation, requirement.
Students need to meet three criteria before they are allowed to go on the class trip
attentiveness (n)-give special care of something, well care, pay attention.体贴，留意，殷勤
The attentiveness of the flight attendants made Jordan's trip very comfortable.
*The attentiveness of the flight attendants impressed everyone of us.
*It was Paul's attentiveness that actually won Vivian's heart.
prestigious-has reputation of extremely high quality.
prospective-the view of point.
ultimately (adv)-in the end, at last
Ultimately, Megan can't decide until she has seen the report.
amenity (n)-any make the traveler's life a bid easier 休闲设施.
The resort offers lots of amenities to make visitors feel at home.
*The amenities of the resort include a jacuzzi, pool, and gym, and miniature golf course. 按摩浴池
*The town's amenities need a lot of improvement. 需要大大改进
exclusive (adj)-Not for everyone, only available for certain people. 专用的,独有的.
The bank is offering an exclusive discount to its long-term customers.
*This room is for the exclusive use of our VIPs.贵宾,总裁,高级或豪华的
*This parking space is for the exclusive use of the president.
*The tuition of this exclusive boarding school is twice my father's annual salary.
encompass (v)-include, all in encompass-including everything or everyone. 包含,包刮
Stan's all- encompassing list of the company's problems was presented at the staff meeting.
*His book collection encompasses works of many authors, even foreign ones. 作品
*the entrance exam will encompass all subjects. 包刮许多科目
Chat Room
set apart- 1. reserved for special purpose. 专门为。。挪出来，搁置一旁
2. His talent sets apart from his classmate 才华凸出
Are you all set?=Are you ready?
set in your ways? -are you flexible or not? set in his way.固执，已定型，固定
Her wedding ring is set in gold镶嵌在金子, the setting of the ring 镶嵌。
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A traveler,they 是很口语的用法.但是若是书写 则前后要一致,后面是複数,前面也要用複数 The travelers, they
by Simon Stopps
SC: The Stars and Diamonds ranking systems – what are they and how do they work?
DC: “Diamonds” are the ranking system used by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Rankings range from one to five diamonds and are awarded annually based on the service performance of a hotel.
The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its guests. The Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle is one of only three hotels in North America that has maintained a five-diamond designation for 25 consecutive years.
A number of different ranking organizations use “stars.” Rankings usually range from one to five stars – again measuring the level of service and quality of the hotel.
SC: What makes a five-diamond hotel a five-diamond hotel?
DC: Adherence to service standards is what sets a five-diamond hotel apart from the rest. When evaluated by AAA, a hotel must achieve a score of 300 or higher, out of a possible 352 points, to be designated with the prestigious five-diamond award.
Points are given for meeting a series of detailed service-related criteria ranging from friendliness and attentiveness of staff to cleanliness and services available.
Once a year, AAA arrives unannounced and evaluates hotels from a guest's perspective.
SC: If you are booking a room in a different part of the world, how do you know you are really getting a quality hotel?
DC: Ultimately it comes down to a rating system's guidelines as well as the overall preferences of the guest. If a traveler has found a particular rating system useful in the past, they should look for a hotel that meets the standards of that system.
Ask your travel agent or contact the hotel directly. They should be able to provide you with a description of the rooms available and amenities provided by the hotel.
SC: What's the best way to get a deal when you are booking?
DC: Most hotels in the United States have websites where you Can learn about seasonal deals being offered.
Some specials may offer discounts, while others may include exclusive amenities that make the room a better value for its price.
Packages are also a great way to save money. They tend to unite a great room rate with either food and beverages or a cultural experience that is unique to that destination.
These deals can give a guest an all-encompassing view of the city they are visiting.
Grammar
The more diamonds a hotel has, the more luxury it provides for its its guests.
"The more diamonds a hotel has..."
"...the more luxury it provides."
"Subject + verb +object
The more+object +subject+verb
The more phone calls I answer, the more headaches I get.
The more cans the students collect and recycle, the more money they can raise for the class trip.
hospitality-take care of other people and welcome guests.
luxury-high quality, top material and good service
consecutive-year right in the roll, no break.
adherence-faithful devotion to something. stick to it not break it. 坚持，固守。对某事的坚持用to
*Adherence to top quality ingredients makes the restaurant outstanding even after all these years.
*Our principal's adherence to rules is well-known among students.
Close adherence to a study plan usually helps Cheryl get great marks.
designation (n)-Phil has received the "Most Valuable Player" designation three times.
designate (v) 选出，给于某种称谓。designation (n)选派，名称，称呼。
*The resort has the designation of "the best resort in the country for honeymooners" 美名
*His designation as ambassador to France was confirmed today.任命为法国大使
criteria (Pl n)-a set of expectation, regulation, requirement.
Students need to meet three criteria before they are allowed to go on the class trip
attentiveness (n)-give special care of something, well care, pay attention.体贴，留意，殷勤
The attentiveness of the flight attendants made Jordan's trip very comfortable.
*The attentiveness of the flight attendants impressed everyone of us.
*It was Paul's attentiveness that actually won Vivian's heart.
prestigious-has reputation of extremely high quality.
prospective-the view of point.
ultimately (adv)-in the end, at last
Ultimately, Megan can't decide until she has seen the report.
amenity (n)-any make the traveler's life a bid easier 休闲设施.
The resort offers lots of amenities to make visitors feel at home.
*The amenities of the resort include a jacuzzi, pool, and gym, and miniature golf course. 按摩浴池
*The town's amenities need a lot of improvement. 需要大大改进
exclusive (adj)-Not for everyone, only available for certain people. 专用的,独有的.
The bank is offering an exclusive discount to its long-term customers.
*This room is for the exclusive use of our VIPs.贵宾,总裁,高级或豪华的
*This parking space is for the exclusive use of the president.
*The tuition of this exclusive boarding school is twice my father's annual salary.
上流社会专属的学校学费
encompass (v)-include, all in encompass-including everything or everyone. 包含,包刮
Stan's all- encompassing list of the company's problems was presented at the staff meeting.
*His book collection encompasses works of many authors, even foreign ones. 作品
*the entrance exam will encompass all subjects. 包刮许多科目
Chat Room
set apart- 1. reserved for special purpose. 专门为。。挪出来，搁置一旁
2. His talent sets apart from his classmate 才华凸出
Are you all set?=Are you ready?
set in your ways? -are you flexible or not? set in his way.固执，已定型，固定
Her wedding ring is set in gold镶嵌在金子, the setting of the ring 镶嵌。
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A traveler,they 是很口语的用法.但是若是书写 则前后要一致,后面是複数,前面也要用複数 The travelers, they
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Amazing Asian Airports
驚豔亞洲機場
The world's finest airports are close to home 全球最佳机场比你想象的更近喔！
by Beth Bowyer Wei
Crowded airplanes, long check-in lines and luggage fees can make flying a chore. Although these hassles can’t be avoided, the world’s top airports help you forget about them! As winners of the 2008 World Airport Awards, these airports rate high in passenger satisfaction. Plus, you’ll find the top four right here in Asia!
Hong Kong International Airport
Named “World’s Best Airport” seven times, Hong Kong International Airport is known for its efficiency. The modern airport’s smooth immigration processes, speedy luggage handling, and convenient transportation links impress travelers. Plus, famous name-brand stores, like Prada, make the airport a shopper’s dream
Changi International Airport, Singagore
Changi International Airport is a feast for the eyes. Orchid gardens, palm trees, a nature trail, and a rooftop pool make this airport unique. Three television rooms-one each for news, sports and movies-help passengers relax. And travelers with a layover of at least five hours can take a free city tour. With over 100 shops, this airport also has excellent duty-free shopping.
Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul's 8-year-old Incheon International Airport makes traveling stress-free. With state-of-the-art security, the airport promises that the departure process will take less than 45 minutes. Shorter waiting times mean travelers can enjoy the airport's services. These include a hair salon, a 72-hole golf course and a children's playroom. Incheon's website suggests activities depending on how long passengers must wait for a flight. For a wait of four to six hours, the airport recommends the shower and massage services.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia
The design of Kuala Lumpur International Airport mixes technology and nature, Designers wanted to bring the green space that surrounds the airport inside. So they used the concept "airport in the forest, forest in the airport" Thus, a large section of rain forest sits in the middle of the international terminal. Waiting times are short, so travelers enjoy smooth arrivals, and departures. Luxury shopping and a reflexology center add to the list of benefits.
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself!
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The Munich Airport in Germany comes in as the world's 5th best airport. It offers computer touchscreens that let children learn more about how airports work. At number 6 is the Kansai International Airport in Japan. It offers a DVD rental service and a pet hotel. Danmark's Copenhagen Airport features works of art and brightly polished wood floors. Airports in Zurich, Helsinki and Cape Town complete the top ten list.
Grammar
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself.
"in itself" -"in and of itself"
"considered alone" or "all on its own" (not connected to anything else)
Bob's plan is creative in itself, but we would need to make a lot of changes if we decide to use it.
My trip to the doctor's was horrible. Just sitting in the waiting room for hours was unbearable in itself.
chore (n)-small job/small responsible you do every day or every month, It's not fun.家中的例行工作，作家事。或令人讨厌，或是令人觉得麻烦，困难的工作。
Rachel cleaned the bathroom and took out the trash, but she still has more chores to do.
*Molly has to finish her chores before going out with her friends.
*Attending all these meeting is a real chore to me.
satisfaction (n)-满足，满意，满意度。
Customer satisfaction is very important in our company. Making customers happy makes our business successful. 顾客的满意度。
*Good relationship between co-workers contributes to job satisfaction. 有助于提升工作的满意度
*This car dealership rated first in customer satisfaction last year.
efficiency (n)-take at least amount of time or energy in order to function.
I like this restaurant because of its efficiency I never have to wait long for a meal here.
duty-free (adj)-When Lisa travels, she often buys gifts for her friends at duty-free shops.
layover-中途停留。暂时停留。take a short break in a journey.
We have a 2-hour layover in L.A. before transferring to Denver.
*Charlie took advantage of the layover in Hong Kong and got a haircut at the airport.
state-of-the-art (adj)-highest the level of developement.
That country's high-speed railway is state-of-the-art.
departure (n)-起飞，起飞，起程，出发。at a leaving place, de-有分开的意思。
Keri has an early-morning departure from Boston tomorrow.
*The departure time for flight 301 is 2 p.m.
*Our departure was delayed because of mechanical problems. 机械问题
*There are several departures from Seattle to New York every day. 好几班飞机
concept (n)-general idea or thought.概念，观念
The concept of this restaurant is quite unique. I'm sure it will attract a lot of customers.
*The concept of the earth being round wasn't accepted in the beginning. 地球是圆的。。
*The basic concept of management will be introduced in this course.
arrival (n)-到达at of arriving, departure的反义词
Martha's arrival was delayed, so I had to wait an extra hour for her at the airport.
*Hundreds of fans waited for hours for the arrival of the band.
*We apologize for the late arrival of the bus.
reflexology-hands or feet massage or rab to get energy.
rain forest-a forest gets a lot of rain 热带雨林
Chat Room
Check-in 到机场报到。（人）如旅馆check -in.
long check-in lines
check-in counter- 贵台。where the line usually are.
curbside check-in-curb is the edge of the side walk.机场外边齐楼下，路边报道服务。一下车即可报到。
skycap-路边服务员。（要给小费）
kiosks-kiosk 电脑自动报到亭，透过点选完成登机手续。for carry-on only.
carry-on
check- 托运行李 Do you have any bag to check? I need to check my bag.
checked bag-托运的行李。
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stress-free, free is without. duty-free, not dutyless. 免税的，
homeless, not home-free 无家可归
trouble-free, not troubleless
只有sugar-free = sugarless. 无糖的。
注意，不同的字要跟不同的字尾
-less 加在（v）动词的后面，意思是无法做到的。the action can't be done.
countless-无法计算的（无数的）count, harm. (harmless 无法伤害的，无害的)
The world's finest airports are close to home 全球最佳机场比你想象的更近喔！
by Beth Bowyer Wei
Crowded airplanes, long check-in lines and luggage fees can make flying a chore. Although these hassles can’t be avoided, the world’s top airports help you forget about them! As winners of the 2008 World Airport Awards, these airports rate high in passenger satisfaction. Plus, you’ll find the top four right here in Asia!
Hong Kong International Airport
Named “World’s Best Airport” seven times, Hong Kong International Airport is known for its efficiency. The modern airport’s smooth immigration processes, speedy luggage handling, and convenient transportation links impress travelers. Plus, famous name-brand stores, like Prada, make the airport a shopper’s dream
Changi International Airport, Singagore
Changi International Airport is a feast for the eyes. Orchid gardens, palm trees, a nature trail, and a rooftop pool make this airport unique. Three television rooms-one each for news, sports and movies-help passengers relax. And travelers with a layover of at least five hours can take a free city tour. With over 100 shops, this airport also has excellent duty-free shopping.
Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea
Seoul's 8-year-old Incheon International Airport makes traveling stress-free. With state-of-the-art security, the airport promises that the departure process will take less than 45 minutes. Shorter waiting times mean travelers can enjoy the airport's services. These include a hair salon, a 72-hole golf course and a children's playroom. Incheon's website suggests activities depending on how long passengers must wait for a flight. For a wait of four to six hours, the airport recommends the shower and massage services.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia
The design of Kuala Lumpur International Airport mixes technology and nature, Designers wanted to bring the green space that surrounds the airport inside. So they used the concept "airport in the forest, forest in the airport" Thus, a large section of rain forest sits in the middle of the international terminal. Waiting times are short, so travelers enjoy smooth arrivals, and departures. Luxury shopping and a reflexology center add to the list of benefits.
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself!
More Information
The Munich Airport in Germany comes in as the world's 5th best airport. It offers computer touchscreens that let children learn more about how airports work. At number 6 is the Kansai International Airport in Japan. It offers a DVD rental service and a pet hotel. Danmark's Copenhagen Airport features works of art and brightly polished wood floors. Airports in Zurich, Helsinki and Cape Town complete the top ten list.
Grammar
At these exciting airports, the time between flights feels like a vacation in itself.
"in itself" -"in and of itself"
"considered alone" or "all on its own" (not connected to anything else)
Bob's plan is creative in itself, but we would need to make a lot of changes if we decide to use it.
My trip to the doctor's was horrible. Just sitting in the waiting room for hours was unbearable in itself.
chore (n)-small job/small responsible you do every day or every month, It's not fun.家中的例行工作，作家事。或令人讨厌，或是令人觉得麻烦，困难的工作。
Rachel cleaned the bathroom and took out the trash, but she still has more chores to do.
*Molly has to finish her chores before going out with her friends.
*Attending all these meeting is a real chore to me.
satisfaction (n)-满足，满意，满意度。
Customer satisfaction is very important in our company. Making customers happy makes our business successful. 顾客的满意度。
*Good relationship between co-workers contributes to job satisfaction. 有助于提升工作的满意度
*This car dealership rated first in customer satisfaction last year.
efficiency (n)-take at least amount of time or energy in order to function.
I like this restaurant because of its efficiency I never have to wait long for a meal here.
duty-free (adj)-When Lisa travels, she often buys gifts for her friends at duty-free shops.
layover-中途停留。暂时停留。take a short break in a journey.
We have a 2-hour layover in L.A. before transferring to Denver.
*Charlie took advantage of the layover in Hong Kong and got a haircut at the airport.
state-of-the-art (adj)-highest the level of developement.
That country's high-speed railway is state-of-the-art.
departure (n)-起飞，起飞，起程，出发。at a leaving place, de-有分开的意思。
Keri has an early-morning departure from Boston tomorrow.
*The departure time for flight 301 is 2 p.m.
*Our departure was delayed because of mechanical problems. 机械问题
*There are several departures from Seattle to New York every day. 好几班飞机
concept (n)-general idea or thought.概念，观念
The concept of this restaurant is quite unique. I'm sure it will attract a lot of customers.
*The concept of the earth being round wasn't accepted in the beginning. 地球是圆的。。
*The basic concept of management will be introduced in this course.
arrival (n)-到达at of arriving, departure的反义词
Martha's arrival was delayed, so I had to wait an extra hour for her at the airport.
*Hundreds of fans waited for hours for the arrival of the band.
*We apologize for the late arrival of the bus.
reflexology-hands or feet massage or rab to get energy.
rain forest-a forest gets a lot of rain 热带雨林
Chat Room
Check-in 到机场报到。（人）如旅馆check -in.
long check-in lines
check-in counter- 贵台。where the line usually are.
curbside check-in-curb is the edge of the side walk.机场外边齐楼下，路边报道服务。一下车即可报到。
skycap-路边服务员。（要给小费）
kiosks-kiosk 电脑自动报到亭，透过点选完成登机手续。for carry-on only.
carry-on
check- 托运行李 Do you have any bag to check? I need to check my bag.
checked bag-托运的行李。
----
stress-free, free is without. duty-free, not dutyless. 免税的，
homeless, not home-free 无家可归
trouble-free, not troubleless
只有sugar-free = sugarless. 无糖的。
注意，不同的字要跟不同的字尾
-less 加在（v）动词的后面，意思是无法做到的。the action can't be done.
countless-无法计算的（无数的）count, harm. (harmless 无法伤害的，无害的)
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