The Wisdom of Matthew McConaughey (2)

"Find Your Frequency"
While dealing with fame, McConaughey took some roles that were important to him.

Contact's theme was about the relationship of God and science, and Amistad discussed slavery. The first film was successful, but the second project started a string of financial disappointments.

"We all have a frequency, where things are clicking, "McConaughey says. "I can adapt better. I'm catching more green lights." Looking back, he might say he found his frequency in romantic comedy

He describes a light quality in romantic comedies that keeps things very "Saturday." And he adds, "I'm good on Saturdays." Starting with 2001's The Wedding Planner, he was involved with several hits.

However, money-makers like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days were looked down upon. So McConaughey decided to take a break. "I'm getting into my 40s, a great time for a man. I've started a family. I want to take time to laugh and love and emjoy these adventures." His frequency had changed.

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Teaching Topic: Adept, Adapt and Adopt 三個易混淆的字
adopt v. 採納, 收養
adapt v. 適應
adept adj. 熟練的

Grammar Gym
... but the second project started a string of financial disappointments.

[Subject] started a string of [something].

- The company's new employee polices started a string of complaints among the workers.
- Once student's practical joke in the dormitory started a string of pranks all over the school campus.

Language Lab
frequency n.
the number of times that something happens within a particular period of time or within a particular group of people
frequency of
- The frequency of Tina's tardiness increased after she had a baby.
- The frequency of the whales' sound is quite different from that of a human voice.
frequent adj.
happening or doing something often [≠ infrequent]
- Bob is a frequent customer of this restaurant.

theme n.
the main subject or idea in a piece of writing, speech, film etc:
- The theme of tonight's party is a masquerade. Everyone has to wear a mask.
masquerade n.
a formal dance or party where people wear masks and unusual clothes
- The theme of the conference is language development in early childhood.

money-maker n.
- In Hollywood, the director has the reputation for being a money-maker.
- This once ignored business idea surprisingly became a major money-maker for the company.

look down upon 
look down upon someone or something
- Irene looks down upon anyone who's not as smart as she is.
- In the old days, people with ordinary professions were looked down upon by the nobles.

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The Love of Perfume (2)

Beginning in the 14th century, perfume was used mainly by French royalty and other wealthy people. No one took baths regularly, so fragrance was used to cover up body odor. King Louis XV enjoyed perfume a lot. He ordered a different fragrance daily for his apartment. Perfume became very popular in the 17th century as people across the country began using it. As demand grew, the Western perfume industry got its start.

The sweet smell of success
People today still love perfume. And famous people are using that appreciation for their personal gain. Fans are eager to buy a fragrance named after their favorite star. In fact of the top 100 best-selling perfumes, about one-third is linked to famous people. But it's not limited to stars. Schools and sports teams are also starting to sell fragrances named after them. They know that as long as people use perfume, there will be a steady market.

With such a lasting passion for fragrance, perfume is here to stay.

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Teaching Topic: Bath vs. Shower 兩種洗澡方式
bath 浴缸
take a bath
shower 淋浴
take a shower
have a bath/ have a shower 英國洗澡的說法
bathe v. 游泳
bathing suit 游裝
sunbathing 日光浴

Language Lab
royal adj.
of or relating to a king or queen
- The royal family of England is always the center of attention of the press.
royalty n.
members of a royal family
- Richard claims that he's very close to royalty.

demand n.
[singular] : a strong need for something
- The demand of the cellphone market in mainland China has risen in the last five years.
[count] : a forceful statement in which you say that something must be done or given to you
- Customer service should take care of the customer's demands.

appreciation n.
[uncountable] pleasure you feel when you realize something is good, useful, or well done

steady adj.
continuing or developing gradually or without stopping, and not likely to change:


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The Love of Perfume (1)

Sweet smells reach our mind, body and soul

Did you put on perfume or cologne today? If so, you are carrying on a long tradition that began in early Egypt.

Ancient drawings dating back to around 3500 B.C. show Egyptians using fragrances. They used them in their religious services. They also used scented oils to clean their skin. From Egypt, the use of perfume spread to Greece, Rome and beyond.

The Greeks are thought to have been the first to make liquid perfumes. Their method was to mix heavy oils and fragrant powders. In early Rome men often shaved their faces. They would rub fragrance into their skin as part of the process.

Perfume goes to Europe 
Perfume were brought to Europe around the 11th century by Arab and Persian traders. In 1370 in Hungary, the first modern cologne was made for the queen. It was made by mixing scented oils with alcohol and other liquids.

But France would take the art of perfume-making to a whole new level.


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Teaching Topic: Different Meanings of Date ( Date的不同定義)
1. date 男女的約會
to date someone 和某人約會
2. date 日期
3. date v. 註明日期
- Don't forget to date the letter.
4. 化石
date back to 200 B.C. 追朔到西元前200年
5. 古老的日期
That song really dates you. 原來你那麼老了!

Grammar Gym
But France would take the art of perfume-making to a whole new level.

taking [something] to a whole new level

- The musician wants to take traditional folk music to a whole new level and is working on a new CD.

- The new film's amazing special effects took movie-making to a whole new level.

Language Lab
perfume n.
a liquid substance that you put on your body in small amounts in order to smell pleasant
wear perfume
put on perfume
- Eileen doesn't wear any perfume at all.
cologne n.
a light kind of perfume that does not have a strong smell

fragrance n.
/ˈfreɪgrəns/
a perfume or cologne
- This man's fragrance is very popular among young adults.
a pleasant and usually sweet smell
- The gragrance of the roses fills the whole house.
fragrant adj.
having a pleasant and usually sweet smell
- The room was fragrant with the smell of lilies.

shaving n.
a very thin piece removed from something with a sharp tool — usually plural
- Sam considers shaving so much trouble that he seldom shaves.
- Ted uses only one particular brand of shaving cream when he shaves.
shaver n.
- an electric shaver

alcohol n.
a clear liquid that has a strong smell, that is used in some medicines and other products, and that is the substance in liquors (such as beer, wine, or whiskey) that can make a person drunk
- This champagne contains 8 percent alcohol.
drinks containing alcohol
- Nick used to have an alcohol abuse problem, but not anymore.

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Managing Money on the Go

Three financial apps can help you manage your money with your smartphone

Most banks offer smartphone apps that help customers view and manage their accounts. Now there are many financial apps that help users manage accounts in different banks. And they help users make and stick to budgets. Here are three such apps that offer some special features.

Mint
Mint was one of the first financial apps to be offered for free. In Canada and the U.S., the app can grab data from users' online bank accounts. That means users don't need to type in that information themselves.

Spendee
People praise Spendee, one of the newer financial apps, for its great-looking layout. Users can add new expenses to their account with  just a few taps. The app creates attractive charts that show where on'e money is going.

MoneyWiz
This app is one of the few designed for international use. Money Wiz comes in more than 20 translations, and it supports more than 150 currencies as well.

With apps like these, it's easier than ever to know where your money goes.

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Teaching Topic: Typing 還有人在「打字」嗎？
type v. 來自 typewriter 打字機這個字
enter, write
write by hand
touch-type 不用看鍵盤
hunt and peck 用一個手指打字, 速度很慢

Grammar Gym
And they help users make and stick to budgets.
stick to: to follow closely
- Please stick to the rules.
-  Let's just stick to the original plan and not change anything.

Language Lab
app=application
computer software that is designed for a particular use or user:- Taiwanese people love to experiment with new apps.
- You can use this app to measure your heart rate.
- Timothy is developing a new app which can locate the nearest parking space.

feature n.
a part of something that you notice because it seems important, interesting, or typical:
- This toaster oven's features are so unique. You can bake, grill or roast almost anything with it.
- Fashionable restaurants and cafes have long been one of SOHO's features.

layout n.
the way in which writing and pictures are arranged on a page
- The layout of the website looks very complicated, and it's not user friendly.
- The webpage's layout is clear and easy on the eye.

currency n.
the system or type of money that a country uses:
- Besides their own currency, this place only accepts US dollars.
- The Japanese yen has been one of the strongest currencies in the world for many years.

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