Look your best in your next selfie
What can be more fun than taking a photo of yourself to send to your friends? You want them to share the fun you're having, but you also want to look good. Who wants to look awful in their selfie? You won't. If you remember a few basic things.
First, you should have good lighting. Make sure it's not too harsh or too dark. Taking a photo with your back to a sunny window is not a good idea. Your face will be dark. Stand facing the window instead, so the natural light falls on your face.
Next, check your background. Make sure it's clear and not cluttered or busy. Use a filter to make your features and your skin look better. Instagram has one and so do editing programs like Lo-Mob or Photo FX. Do something interesting like striking a pose or balancing something on your head. Be creative!
When you take a selfie, keep these things in mind. Then, more than likely, you'll have a memorable one to share.
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Teaching Topic: Say Cheese! 教學主題: 拍照時為何要說 Cheese?
Say "Cheese!" 嘴角會上揚
cheesy adj. 形容俗氣老套
一個做作的連續劇就可以用cheesy 來形容
Closer Look
Stand facing the window instead, so the natural light falls on your face.
Stand facing the window ...
[Verb] facing [something or a direction].
- The dog lies down facing the door.
Language Lab
selfie n. 自拍 (新的字, 從self 廷申來的)
- If you go to the girl's Facebook page, you can see tons of her selfies taken at all kinds of events.
- The popularity of the selfie at the Oscars has become an Internet phenomenon.
harsh adj. 刺耳, 嚴厲, 苛刻的
harsh conditions are difficult to live in and very uncomfortable [= severe]:
- The harsh sunlight almost blinded her temporarily when she stepped out from the basement.
treatment/criticism severe, cruel, or unkind
- The harsh words by the teacher deeply wounded the little girl.
clutter v. 亂堆, 弄亂, 混亂
to cover or fill a space or room with too many things, so that it looks very untidy:
- His room was cluttered with books and dirty laundry.
cluttered adj. 混亂的, 雜亂的
- I don't know how he can find anything on such a cluttered desk.
strike a pose 擺pose
to stand or sit with your body in a particular position:
- The model struck many poses for the photo shoot.
- The singer struck the pose of a superhero for the magazine.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
"Can I Get a Discount" (2)
Bargaining etiquette
Although bargaining customs vary, a few rules of etiquette apply in most cultures. First, avoid wasting people's time. If you don't intend to make a purchase, don't initiate bargaining. While bargaining, it is OK to walk away. But once you agree to a price, you must buy the item.
Stay polite. Don't get indignant if the first prices are too high. Remember, salespeople expect to bargain. Similarly, don't criticize items the shop's owners made themselves. And know when to stop trying to drive the price lower. Sellers in Third-World countries probably need the money more than you do.
Other options
Even in countries that don't allow bargaining, you may find abundant opportunities to save money. Many stores sell old items on clearance or hold huge sales at the end of a season. Others offer discount cards to regular customers. Some of these can function as credit cards within the store, and a few can even be used elsewhere.
Wherever you go,understanding local customs can help you find good prices - and great goods.
Language Lab
etiquette n. 禮儀, 禮節, 不成文規定
- There is some email etiquette one must follow. For example, you should write clear subject lines.
- As a diplomat, you need to know diplomatic etiquette thoroughly.
indignant adj. 憤怒的
- The residents were indignant when they found out they were being forced to move out of the building in six months.
- Martha was indignant at the way her colleagues treated her.
abundant adj. 豐富的
- There's an abundant water supply in this agricultural area.
- Wildlife is abundant in this national park.
abundance n. 大量, 充裕
- Food and drinks are in abundance on the cruise ship.
clearance n. 清除, 解除
- Brenda bought many linens and towels during the department store's clearance sale.
- A special team was sent to help the clearance of the mines.
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Although bargaining customs vary, a few rules of etiquette apply in most cultures. First, avoid wasting people's time. If you don't intend to make a purchase, don't initiate bargaining. While bargaining, it is OK to walk away. But once you agree to a price, you must buy the item.
Stay polite. Don't get indignant if the first prices are too high. Remember, salespeople expect to bargain. Similarly, don't criticize items the shop's owners made themselves. And know when to stop trying to drive the price lower. Sellers in Third-World countries probably need the money more than you do.
Other options
Even in countries that don't allow bargaining, you may find abundant opportunities to save money. Many stores sell old items on clearance or hold huge sales at the end of a season. Others offer discount cards to regular customers. Some of these can function as credit cards within the store, and a few can even be used elsewhere.
Wherever you go,understanding local customs can help you find good prices - and great goods.
Language Lab
etiquette n. 禮儀, 禮節, 不成文規定
- There is some email etiquette one must follow. For example, you should write clear subject lines.
- As a diplomat, you need to know diplomatic etiquette thoroughly.
indignant adj. 憤怒的
- The residents were indignant when they found out they were being forced to move out of the building in six months.
- Martha was indignant at the way her colleagues treated her.
abundant adj. 豐富的
- There's an abundant water supply in this agricultural area.
- Wildlife is abundant in this national park.
abundance n. 大量, 充裕
- Food and drinks are in abundance on the cruise ship.
clearance n. 清除, 解除
- Brenda bought many linens and towels during the department store's clearance sale.
- A special team was sent to help the clearance of the mines.
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Monday, February 23, 2015
"Can I Get a Discount" (1)
Bargaining customs around the world
Imagine shopping in another country and spotting a beautiful scarf. The salesperson tells you the price, but it's more than you want to pay. What do you do?
Where to bargain
The answer depends largely on what part of the world you're in. Are you visiting Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America or Africa? In these places, and several others, prices often are not set in stone. In fact, customers are expected to bargain before agreeing to a price. Salespeople often ask for a high price first because they plan to decrease it.
On the other hand, in North America, Europe and Australia, bargaining is rare and often frowned upon. The price listed on a price tag cannot be changed. But expectations vary from store to store as well as from country to country. Large stores and malls usually don't allow bargaining, even in countries where it would normally be acceptable. On the other hand, outdoor stalls and flea markets, even in Western countries, usually allow bargaining. When in doubt, consult a guidebook - or better yet, a local friend.
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Teaching Topic: Language Weirdness Index 教學主題: 怪異語言指數
有個組織研究 2500多種語言,
研究詞的順序, 聲音的種類, 否定句的結構等等....
最後做了一個怪異語言指數 (language weirdness index),
結果國語排名21, 英文排名33,
世界上排名第一的是墨西哥南部的語言叫做 Chalcatongo
Closer Look
When in doubt, consult a guidebook -- or better yet, a local friend.
When in doubt, ... -- or better yet, ...
- When in doubt, go see school nurse -- or better yet, a doctor.
- When in doubt, wait an hour to see if you're still interested -- or better yet, a day.
Language Lab
bargain v. 議價, 討價還價;
to discuss an agreement or price in order to make it more appealing
- Darren bargained with the clerk for hours for this mountain bike.
n. 便宜貨, 廉價品
something that is bought or sold for a price which is lower than the actual value : something bought or sold at a good price
- The computer was a great bargain. I only spent US$700.
not set in stone 可調整的
set in stone 不可更改的
permanent or not able to be changed
- My travel plans aren't set in stone yet. I might change my date of departure.
- The contract isn't set in stone because some details need to be discussed.
frown v. 皺眉
to make a frown in anger, concentration, etc.
frown upon something 表示不滿
to disapprove of (something)
- Smoking is frowned upon in many countries.
- My boss frowned upon my proposal because it costs a lot of money.
consult v. 商討, 請教, 翻閱, 查閱
to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice : to ask for the professional opinion of (someone)
- If you experience any serious side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
- Consulting too many reference books sometimes makes parenting more confusing.
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Imagine shopping in another country and spotting a beautiful scarf. The salesperson tells you the price, but it's more than you want to pay. What do you do?
Where to bargain
The answer depends largely on what part of the world you're in. Are you visiting Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America or Africa? In these places, and several others, prices often are not set in stone. In fact, customers are expected to bargain before agreeing to a price. Salespeople often ask for a high price first because they plan to decrease it.
On the other hand, in North America, Europe and Australia, bargaining is rare and often frowned upon. The price listed on a price tag cannot be changed. But expectations vary from store to store as well as from country to country. Large stores and malls usually don't allow bargaining, even in countries where it would normally be acceptable. On the other hand, outdoor stalls and flea markets, even in Western countries, usually allow bargaining. When in doubt, consult a guidebook - or better yet, a local friend.
Info Cloud
Teaching Topic: Language Weirdness Index 教學主題: 怪異語言指數
有個組織研究 2500多種語言,
研究詞的順序, 聲音的種類, 否定句的結構等等....
最後做了一個怪異語言指數 (language weirdness index),
結果國語排名21, 英文排名33,
世界上排名第一的是墨西哥南部的語言叫做 Chalcatongo
Closer Look
When in doubt, consult a guidebook -- or better yet, a local friend.
When in doubt, ... -- or better yet, ...
- When in doubt, go see school nurse -- or better yet, a doctor.
- When in doubt, wait an hour to see if you're still interested -- or better yet, a day.
Language Lab
bargain v. 議價, 討價還價;
to discuss an agreement or price in order to make it more appealing
- Darren bargained with the clerk for hours for this mountain bike.
n. 便宜貨, 廉價品
something that is bought or sold for a price which is lower than the actual value : something bought or sold at a good price
- The computer was a great bargain. I only spent US$700.
not set in stone 可調整的
set in stone 不可更改的
permanent or not able to be changed
- My travel plans aren't set in stone yet. I might change my date of departure.
- The contract isn't set in stone because some details need to be discussed.
frown v. 皺眉
to make a frown in anger, concentration, etc.
frown upon something 表示不滿
to disapprove of (something)
- Smoking is frowned upon in many countries.
- My boss frowned upon my proposal because it costs a lot of money.
consult v. 商討, 請教, 翻閱, 查閱
to go to (someone, such as a doctor or lawyer) for advice : to ask for the professional opinion of (someone)
- If you experience any serious side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
- Consulting too many reference books sometimes makes parenting more confusing.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
Seeing the Great Wall
The Great Wall captures the imagination of all who visit
The Great Wall or changcheng (中國的長城) snakes more than 6,000 kilometers. It goes from the Gobi Desert (戈壁) to the Yellow Sea (黃海). First built to keep out invaders, it is now a popular tourist attraction. People hike the whole length of the wall or just explore different sections.
Badaling (八達嶺)
Five different sections of the wall lie near Beijing and can be accessed easily. Of these, Badaling is the most famous. This section is one of the closest to the city and, thus, the most convenient for visitors. Tourists cover it like ants. This part is also the easiest to walk since it has had the most repairs.
Jinshanling (金山嶺)
About two hours away by bus lies Jinshanling. This well-preserved section of the wall has not been repaired since 1570! If you’re looking for a peaceful walk and amazing views, this is the spot to visit. During spring and summer, you can see a “cloud sea” below you as you walk the wall.
Huangyaguan (黃崖關)
Not far from Tianjin (天津) lies another spectacular section of the Great Wall, Huangyaguan. Built over 1400 years ago, it received major repairs in 1984. The 3-kilometer section boasts 20 water towers and one water gate. This section is like a miniature representation of the entire Great Wall. Some areas are quite steep and narrow, but the scenery is impressive.
Several cultural attractions are situated in the cultural district near the wall. See the Bagua Castle (八卦城), which looks like a maze. And in the Longevity Garden, you can find over 10,000 writing sytles of the character "shou" (壽).
Jiayuguan (嘉峪關)
Out west in Gansu sits another restored section of the wall. About six kilometers from Jiayuguan City, you can visit Jiayuguan. It was the starting place for the section of the Great Wall built during the Ming Dynasty. This pass is the best preserved of the Great Wall military forts. The wall surrounds an inner city with interesting buildings to explore.
Ningxia (寧夏)
In nearby Ningxia, the Great Wall winds 1.506 kilometers through the region. Here you can find the oldest part of the wall. Built in the Qin Dynasty, it zigzags about from Gansu Province and into Ningxia. Many, many people died building this section. The builders had to first beat the earth into powder. Then they sifted it and finally steamed it before pounding it into the wall.
Shanhaiguan (山海關)
You'll find the eastern end of the wall near the city of Shanhaiguan. Here the wall meets the sea, forming a unique sight called the Old Dragon's Head. A large fort stands here as well as the wall. The east tower of the Shanhai Pass is called the First Pass Under Heaven. Stand near the tower to see the roaring sea on one side and the Great Wall on the other.
Wherever you choose to visit the Great Wall, you will be amazed. It is like no other structure on Earth.
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Teaching Topic: Oronyms教學主題: 同音不同字的詞串
"amaze" or "a maze"
聽到/əˈmeɪz/ 到底是聽到"驚訝"還是"一個迷宮"
"ice cream" or "I scream"
Language Lab
boast v.
to have (something that is impressive)
- This national park boasts a wide variety of wildlife.
- The country boasts a rich cultural and artistic heritage.
to express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way
- Larry loves to boast about his wealth.
miniature adj. [mini字根-小]
/ˈmɪnijəˌtʃuɚ/
very small : tiny
- I bought this miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty in a souvenir store in New York.
- Michael looks like a miniature version of his big, handsome dad.
restore v.
to put or bring (something) back into existence or use
- The cathedral was beautifully restored and looks even more splendid than before.
- After a long period of economic depression, people needed to have their confidence restored in the domestic market.
fort n.
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live
- Even though the fort was built in the 12th century, it's well preserved.
- This old Spanish fort became a popular site for tourists.
zigzag v.
zigzags; zigzagged; zigzagging
to move along a path that has a series of short, sharp turns or angles
- The trail zigzags to the top of the hill..
a line that has a series of short, sharp turns or angles
- The zigzag path leads us to the bottom of the valley.
powder n.
a dry substance made up of very tiny pieces of something
- The chef crushed the nuts until they became powder.
powder v.
to put powder on (your face or body)
- The lady powdered her face and put on some lipstick, too.
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The Great Wall or changcheng (中國的長城) snakes more than 6,000 kilometers. It goes from the Gobi Desert (戈壁) to the Yellow Sea (黃海). First built to keep out invaders, it is now a popular tourist attraction. People hike the whole length of the wall or just explore different sections.
Badaling (八達嶺)
Five different sections of the wall lie near Beijing and can be accessed easily. Of these, Badaling is the most famous. This section is one of the closest to the city and, thus, the most convenient for visitors. Tourists cover it like ants. This part is also the easiest to walk since it has had the most repairs.
Jinshanling (金山嶺)
About two hours away by bus lies Jinshanling. This well-preserved section of the wall has not been repaired since 1570! If you’re looking for a peaceful walk and amazing views, this is the spot to visit. During spring and summer, you can see a “cloud sea” below you as you walk the wall.
Huangyaguan (黃崖關)
Not far from Tianjin (天津) lies another spectacular section of the Great Wall, Huangyaguan. Built over 1400 years ago, it received major repairs in 1984. The 3-kilometer section boasts 20 water towers and one water gate. This section is like a miniature representation of the entire Great Wall. Some areas are quite steep and narrow, but the scenery is impressive.
Several cultural attractions are situated in the cultural district near the wall. See the Bagua Castle (八卦城), which looks like a maze. And in the Longevity Garden, you can find over 10,000 writing sytles of the character "shou" (壽).
Jiayuguan (嘉峪關)
Out west in Gansu sits another restored section of the wall. About six kilometers from Jiayuguan City, you can visit Jiayuguan. It was the starting place for the section of the Great Wall built during the Ming Dynasty. This pass is the best preserved of the Great Wall military forts. The wall surrounds an inner city with interesting buildings to explore.
Ningxia (寧夏)
In nearby Ningxia, the Great Wall winds 1.506 kilometers through the region. Here you can find the oldest part of the wall. Built in the Qin Dynasty, it zigzags about from Gansu Province and into Ningxia. Many, many people died building this section. The builders had to first beat the earth into powder. Then they sifted it and finally steamed it before pounding it into the wall.
Shanhaiguan (山海關)
You'll find the eastern end of the wall near the city of Shanhaiguan. Here the wall meets the sea, forming a unique sight called the Old Dragon's Head. A large fort stands here as well as the wall. The east tower of the Shanhai Pass is called the First Pass Under Heaven. Stand near the tower to see the roaring sea on one side and the Great Wall on the other.
Wherever you choose to visit the Great Wall, you will be amazed. It is like no other structure on Earth.
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Teaching Topic: Oronyms教學主題: 同音不同字的詞串
"amaze" or "a maze"
聽到/əˈmeɪz/ 到底是聽到"驚訝"還是"一個迷宮"
"ice cream" or "I scream"
Language Lab
boast v.
to have (something that is impressive)
- This national park boasts a wide variety of wildlife.
- The country boasts a rich cultural and artistic heritage.
to express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way
- Larry loves to boast about his wealth.
miniature adj. [mini字根-小]
/ˈmɪnijəˌtʃuɚ/
very small : tiny
- I bought this miniature replica of the Statue of Liberty in a souvenir store in New York.
- Michael looks like a miniature version of his big, handsome dad.
restore v.
to put or bring (something) back into existence or use
- The cathedral was beautifully restored and looks even more splendid than before.
- After a long period of economic depression, people needed to have their confidence restored in the domestic market.
fort n.
a strong building or group of buildings where soldiers live
- Even though the fort was built in the 12th century, it's well preserved.
- This old Spanish fort became a popular site for tourists.
zigzag v.
zigzags; zigzagged; zigzagging
to move along a path that has a series of short, sharp turns or angles
- The trail zigzags to the top of the hill..
a line that has a series of short, sharp turns or angles
- The zigzag path leads us to the bottom of the valley.
powder n.
a dry substance made up of very tiny pieces of something
- The chef crushed the nuts until they became powder.
powder v.
to put powder on (your face or body)
- The lady powdered her face and put on some lipstick, too.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2015
To Peel or Not to Peel (2)
What is zest?
Health benefits of organic food
You can, but getting your vitamins from fresh fruit is better for you. And the peels can contain more vitamins than the fruit of juice.
Did you know that orange peels have more vitamin C than orange juice?
So I should start eating orange peels?
Why not? You can add some grated orange peel to a vegetable dish like asparagus.
But I don’t like the taste of orange peel.
OK. What about apple peels? Apple skins lower your cholesterol and blood sugar.
Eating apple peels sound nasty. Besides pesticides, there might be bacteria on the skins.
Well then, buy organic food.
But it’s expensive.
Then you don’t have to peel your fruit. Wait, do you peel All fruit?
Of course. I peel the fruit and discard the peels.
What about blueberries?
Come on, you can’t peel that kind of fruit.
So you like eating some fruit peels?
I didn’t say that. Most peels don’t taste good, so why eat them?
Because they are full of nutrients. So you’re fortunate I made you this healthy smoothie. Drink it up and enjoy!
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Teaching Topic: Cheers!教學主題: Cheers 如何使用?
Cheers! 在美國指乾杯
在英式英文指 thank you, good-bye, your welcome
在英國 澳洲 紐西蘭 問路要說謝謝時可用 cheers! 表達謝意
男生之間特別喜歡說 Cheers, mate! 感覺親切
或email最後也可用cheers!
但在美國不這樣用
Closer Look
Most peels don’t taste good, so why eat them?
Most [subject] don’t …, so why …?
- The studio gets messy every day, so why clean it?
- No one is going to appreciate the extra effort, so why do it?
Language Lab
grate v.
to cut (food) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool (called a grater)
- Finely grate orange peel, and sprinkle it on the grilled fish fillet.
- Mark loves to add grated walnuts to his salads.
organic n.
of food : grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals
- Organic farming is quite popular in Japan.
discard v.
to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted
- Don’t discard the packaging before checking the condition of the merchandise.
fortunate adj.
having good luck : enjoying good fortune : lucky
- George feels fortunate that he could find such a good job.
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Health benefits of organic food
You can, but getting your vitamins from fresh fruit is better for you. And the peels can contain more vitamins than the fruit of juice.
Did you know that orange peels have more vitamin C than orange juice?
So I should start eating orange peels?
Why not? You can add some grated orange peel to a vegetable dish like asparagus.
But I don’t like the taste of orange peel.
OK. What about apple peels? Apple skins lower your cholesterol and blood sugar.
Eating apple peels sound nasty. Besides pesticides, there might be bacteria on the skins.
Well then, buy organic food.
But it’s expensive.
Then you don’t have to peel your fruit. Wait, do you peel All fruit?
Of course. I peel the fruit and discard the peels.
What about blueberries?
Come on, you can’t peel that kind of fruit.
So you like eating some fruit peels?
I didn’t say that. Most peels don’t taste good, so why eat them?
Because they are full of nutrients. So you’re fortunate I made you this healthy smoothie. Drink it up and enjoy!
Info Cloud
Teaching Topic: Cheers!教學主題: Cheers 如何使用?
Cheers! 在美國指乾杯
在英式英文指 thank you, good-bye, your welcome
在英國 澳洲 紐西蘭 問路要說謝謝時可用 cheers! 表達謝意
男生之間特別喜歡說 Cheers, mate! 感覺親切
或email最後也可用cheers!
但在美國不這樣用
Closer Look
Most peels don’t taste good, so why eat them?
Most [subject] don’t …, so why …?
- The studio gets messy every day, so why clean it?
- No one is going to appreciate the extra effort, so why do it?
Language Lab
grate v.
to cut (food) into very small pieces by rubbing it against a special tool (called a grater)
- Finely grate orange peel, and sprinkle it on the grilled fish fillet.
- Mark loves to add grated walnuts to his salads.
organic n.
of food : grown or made without the use of artificial chemicals
- Organic farming is quite popular in Japan.
discard v.
to throw (something) away because it is useless or unwanted
- Don’t discard the packaging before checking the condition of the merchandise.
fortunate adj.
having good luck : enjoying good fortune : lucky
- George feels fortunate that he could find such a good job.
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Monday, February 16, 2015
To Peel or Not to Peel (1)
Are fruit peels really bad to eat?
Carl is in the kitchen making a smoothie when his roommate Ray walks in.
Ray: Wow, is this gigantic smoothie mine? It looks great. What's in it?
Carl: Well, give it a taste, and tell me what you think!
Ray: Mmmm... Tastes like banana, blueberries, maybe an orange... and something else. But I am not sure what something else.
Carl: That "something else" is the banana peel!
Ray: Are you serious? You made me a banana-peel smoothie?!
Carl: No, it's not just banana peel. I blended the entire banana into the smoothie. Actually, there's orange peel in it as well.
Ray: But isn't banana peel bad for you?
Carl: Of course not! Banana peels are rich in fiber, which is true of many other kinds of fruit and some vegetables too.
Ray: But what about the pesticides? A lot of farmers spray their fruit trees with pesticides.
Carl: That's true. But I washed the peel first.
Ray: I hope you scrubbed it with a highly concentrated soap.
Carl: That's a little extreme. Water and regular soap should be adequate. Anyway, peels are full of vitamins, too.
Ray: Maybe. But I can always take my vitamins in the form of a pill.
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Teaching Topic: What Is a Roommate?教學主題: Roommate 必須住在同一間房間嗎?
roommate 室友, 在美國指住同個房間或一個房子不同房間,
在英國roommate則只有住在同一個房間才算roommate
如果是住同個公寓不同房間就叫 flatmate
也可用 housemate 更清楚是住同一個房子不同房間
Closer Look
Banana peels are rich in fiber, which is true of many other kinds of fruit and some vegetables too.
[ A description of something], which is true of [that group or category of something].
- Taking care of a kitten requires a lot of effort, which is true of many other kinds of pets.
- It's important to check with a doctor before you begin this exercise program, which is true of many other kinds of health programs.
Language Lab
gigantic adj.
extremely large
- The gigantic industrial complex encompasses over 50 factories.
- The reconstruction of this seriously damaged city is a gigantic task.
blend v.
to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results
- The art teacher taught the students how to blend certain colors to make new colors.
- Mom blended some strawberries into the juice.
blend n.
something produced by mixing or combining different things
- the coffee is a nice blend of three different beans.
fiber n.
- The doctor suggested that the patient increase his intake of foods that are high in fiber.
- The fabric is a blend of cotton and artificial fibers.
- Most processed foods are low in fiber.
concentrate v.
to think about something : to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc.
- The essential oil was extracted and concentrated at the plantation.
concentrated adj. 過去分詞當形容詞用, 指濃縮的
- This concentrated juice tastes just like it's freshly squeezed.
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Carl is in the kitchen making a smoothie when his roommate Ray walks in.
Ray: Wow, is this gigantic smoothie mine? It looks great. What's in it?
Carl: Well, give it a taste, and tell me what you think!
Ray: Mmmm... Tastes like banana, blueberries, maybe an orange... and something else. But I am not sure what something else.
Carl: That "something else" is the banana peel!
Ray: Are you serious? You made me a banana-peel smoothie?!
Carl: No, it's not just banana peel. I blended the entire banana into the smoothie. Actually, there's orange peel in it as well.
Ray: But isn't banana peel bad for you?
Carl: Of course not! Banana peels are rich in fiber, which is true of many other kinds of fruit and some vegetables too.
Ray: But what about the pesticides? A lot of farmers spray their fruit trees with pesticides.
Carl: That's true. But I washed the peel first.
Ray: I hope you scrubbed it with a highly concentrated soap.
Carl: That's a little extreme. Water and regular soap should be adequate. Anyway, peels are full of vitamins, too.
Ray: Maybe. But I can always take my vitamins in the form of a pill.
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Teaching Topic: What Is a Roommate?教學主題: Roommate 必須住在同一間房間嗎?
roommate 室友, 在美國指住同個房間或一個房子不同房間,
在英國roommate則只有住在同一個房間才算roommate
如果是住同個公寓不同房間就叫 flatmate
也可用 housemate 更清楚是住同一個房子不同房間
Closer Look
Banana peels are rich in fiber, which is true of many other kinds of fruit and some vegetables too.
[ A description of something], which is true of [that group or category of something].
- Taking care of a kitten requires a lot of effort, which is true of many other kinds of pets.
- It's important to check with a doctor before you begin this exercise program, which is true of many other kinds of health programs.
Language Lab
gigantic adj.
extremely large
- The gigantic industrial complex encompasses over 50 factories.
- The reconstruction of this seriously damaged city is a gigantic task.
blend v.
to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results
- The art teacher taught the students how to blend certain colors to make new colors.
- Mom blended some strawberries into the juice.
blend n.
something produced by mixing or combining different things
- the coffee is a nice blend of three different beans.
fiber n.
- The doctor suggested that the patient increase his intake of foods that are high in fiber.
- The fabric is a blend of cotton and artificial fibers.
- Most processed foods are low in fiber.
concentrate v.
to think about something : to give your attention to the thing you are doing, reading, etc.
- The essential oil was extracted and concentrated at the plantation.
concentrated adj. 過去分詞當形容詞用, 指濃縮的
- This concentrated juice tastes just like it's freshly squeezed.
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Sunday, February 15, 2015
Japan's National Snack: Oden (2)
Basic Ingredients
Some would say that no pot of oden is complete without several key ingredients. Fish cakes and fried tofu, often stuffed with mochi or vegetables, make up the main ingredients. The most common vegetables use include daikon radish and knotted kelp with boiled egg finishing off the pot.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Oden
If you travel to different parts of Japan, you will find that many places have their own variation of this dish. Shizuoka offers a very dark soup made with beef tendon and still keeps the dengaku sticks.
Shizuoka has a whole street lined with oden vendors, and an annual oden festival is held every year in the middle of February. Toyama's oden is marked by fish balls made with local seafood from Toyama Bay. You can also find famous oden establishments with their own special styles. Otafuku in Tokyo has been open since 1916 and claims a 60-year-old broth.
But if you're not in Japan, don't worry! A popular snack all over Asia, oden can also be found as close as your local convenience store.
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double negative
- No vacation is complete without good food.
Yeah, right! 表示不相信
Language Lab
variation n. 變化, 變動
- The delicious variation of French toast is very easy to make.
- Prices of the merchandise on this shopping website are subject to variation.
tendon n. 肌腱
- The player's tendon in his left leg snapped suddenly when he jumped to shoot the ball.
- The beef tendon needs to be carefully prepared before stewing.
- The beef-tendon noodle soup is this restaurant's specialty.
vendor n. 小販, 販賣商
- The ice-cream vendor tried to attract the kid's attention by dressing up like a clown.
vend v. 販賣
- Many websites vend children's clothing.
- The vending machine doesn't work.
seafood n. 海鮮, 海產
- The seafood restaurant's specialty is oysters.
- The seafood plate I had in Paris is the best I've ever eaten.
- The island boasts a wide variety of seafood.
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Some would say that no pot of oden is complete without several key ingredients. Fish cakes and fried tofu, often stuffed with mochi or vegetables, make up the main ingredients. The most common vegetables use include daikon radish and knotted kelp with boiled egg finishing off the pot.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Oden
If you travel to different parts of Japan, you will find that many places have their own variation of this dish. Shizuoka offers a very dark soup made with beef tendon and still keeps the dengaku sticks.
Shizuoka has a whole street lined with oden vendors, and an annual oden festival is held every year in the middle of February. Toyama's oden is marked by fish balls made with local seafood from Toyama Bay. You can also find famous oden establishments with their own special styles. Otafuku in Tokyo has been open since 1916 and claims a 60-year-old broth.
But if you're not in Japan, don't worry! A popular snack all over Asia, oden can also be found as close as your local convenience store.
Info Cloud
double negative
- No vacation is complete without good food.
Yeah, right! 表示不相信
Language Lab
variation n. 變化, 變動
- The delicious variation of French toast is very easy to make.
- Prices of the merchandise on this shopping website are subject to variation.
tendon n. 肌腱
- The player's tendon in his left leg snapped suddenly when he jumped to shoot the ball.
- The beef tendon needs to be carefully prepared before stewing.
- The beef-tendon noodle soup is this restaurant's specialty.
vendor n. 小販, 販賣商
- The ice-cream vendor tried to attract the kid's attention by dressing up like a clown.
vend v. 販賣
- Many websites vend children's clothing.
- The vending machine doesn't work.
seafood n. 海鮮, 海產
- The seafood restaurant's specialty is oysters.
- The seafood plate I had in Paris is the best I've ever eaten.
- The island boasts a wide variety of seafood.
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Japan's National Snack: Oden (1)
A favorite from Aomori to Nagasaki and beyond
In Japan, when people think of winter, oden is likely to come to mind. It's known as one of Japan's favorite winter snacks, but it's so popular that people eat the steamy dish as a meal even in the summer.
Oden's Debut
Oden is one of Japan's signature hot-pot dishes. The origin can be traced back to Japan's Muromachi period, which began in 1338. At that time oden was grilled over a fire on sticks -- this was called dengaku, also a form of dance performed on poles.
While oden is known for its great variety of ingredients, dengaku consisted only of tofu. It was not until the Edo period, 1600 to 1868, that more foods were added, and it began to be stewed.
Basic Broth
Oden's ingredients are often stewed for a long time in group or broth as opposed to the short cooking time of shabu shabu. The most common oden soup is probably dashi broth, made from dried mushrooms, dried kelp, and dried fish. Dashi broth is actually famous contributing umami,the fifth basic taste, to the cuisine.
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Teaching Topic: How to Pronounce Debut教學主題: Debut的發音
debut (t不發音)過去式, 進行式, 複數都要記得t不發音
/ˈdeɪˌbjuː/
首次登台之意
另一個字 debutant , t要發音
/ˈdebyəˌtänt/
Closer Look
It was not until the Edo period, 1600 to 1868, that more foods were added ...
It wasn't until [a certain time] that [something happened].
- Mom was busy all day and it wasn't until six that she started cooking dinner.
- It wasn't until the police found a fingerprint on the murder weapon that the suspect confessed.
Language Lab
steamy adj.
full of steam or warm, moist air
- The steamy sauna room is the most popular spot in the spa in winter.
- The employees work in steamy factories 12 hours a day.
grill v.
to cook (food) on a metal frame over fire
- The chef grilled the steak over charcoal.
- The fish and vegetables were grilled to perfection.
grill n.
a metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
- Put the sausages on the grill for 15 minutes.
stew v. 小火燉煮; n. 燉菜
- Mom stewed the beef with carrots, tomatoes and onions.
- The potatoes and pork were stewed together for an hour before being served.
- Vegetable stew is grandma's favorite.
broth n.
liquid in which food (such as meat) has been cooked
- The recipe for the broth of this famous ramen remains a secret.
- Marian uses canned chicken broth when cooking.
- The vegetable broth is light, yet very tasty.
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In Japan, when people think of winter, oden is likely to come to mind. It's known as one of Japan's favorite winter snacks, but it's so popular that people eat the steamy dish as a meal even in the summer.
Oden's Debut
Oden is one of Japan's signature hot-pot dishes. The origin can be traced back to Japan's Muromachi period, which began in 1338. At that time oden was grilled over a fire on sticks -- this was called dengaku, also a form of dance performed on poles.
While oden is known for its great variety of ingredients, dengaku consisted only of tofu. It was not until the Edo period, 1600 to 1868, that more foods were added, and it began to be stewed.
Basic Broth
Oden's ingredients are often stewed for a long time in group or broth as opposed to the short cooking time of shabu shabu. The most common oden soup is probably dashi broth, made from dried mushrooms, dried kelp, and dried fish. Dashi broth is actually famous contributing umami,the fifth basic taste, to the cuisine.
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Teaching Topic: How to Pronounce Debut教學主題: Debut的發音
debut (t不發音)過去式, 進行式, 複數都要記得t不發音
/ˈdeɪˌbjuː/
首次登台之意
另一個字 debutant , t要發音
/ˈdebyəˌtänt/
Closer Look
It was not until the Edo period, 1600 to 1868, that more foods were added ...
It wasn't until [a certain time] that [something happened].
- Mom was busy all day and it wasn't until six that she started cooking dinner.
- It wasn't until the police found a fingerprint on the murder weapon that the suspect confessed.
Language Lab
steamy adj.
full of steam or warm, moist air
- The steamy sauna room is the most popular spot in the spa in winter.
- The employees work in steamy factories 12 hours a day.
grill v.
to cook (food) on a metal frame over fire
- The chef grilled the steak over charcoal.
- The fish and vegetables were grilled to perfection.
grill n.
a metal frame that is used to cook food over hot coals or an open fire
- Put the sausages on the grill for 15 minutes.
stew v. 小火燉煮; n. 燉菜
- Mom stewed the beef with carrots, tomatoes and onions.
- The potatoes and pork were stewed together for an hour before being served.
- Vegetable stew is grandma's favorite.
broth n.
liquid in which food (such as meat) has been cooked
- The recipe for the broth of this famous ramen remains a secret.
- Marian uses canned chicken broth when cooking.
- The vegetable broth is light, yet very tasty.
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Monday, February 9, 2015
Four Ways Your Smartphone Can Make You Skinny (1) (2)
How to use technology to meet your weight-loss goal
On January 1, you resolved to lose 10 pounds. Six weeks later, you can feel your motivation waning. Making a salad or heading to spin class probably seem like good ways to get back on track. But hanging out online might actually be better. Here are four ways to make your feeds work:
1. Follow tweeters with tips. The motivation and can-do advice shared by nutritionists and weight-loss bloggers appear to be helpful. People who are active on Twitter, have large followings, and post regularly have an impact on people's behavior. You can also use Twitter's advanced search to find people tweeting about nutrition, exercise, or weight loss in your city.
2. Have a visual feast. Looking at photos of foods with similar flavors to your worst cravings (like sweet or salty) can dull your appetite. And it may make the real thing seem less enjoyable, finds a Journal of Consumer Psychology study. Follow food bloggers and fill up on mouth-watering photos instead of that nighttime bowl of ice cream.
3. Manage your Facebook friends. It's not just friends boasting about their amazing vacations that can make you feel like you're missing out and potentially derail your progress. Hearing about someone who got up at 4 a.m. for a 10-mile jog can make you feel deflated. Set up filters so you're not subject to posts by either of these types of friends. Focus instead on encouraging friends who post about healthy habits that feel more doable. These could be taking a post-dinner walk or making a green smoothie for breakfast. By selecting "Get Notifications" for them in your settings, Facebook will even tell you every time they post something new.
4. Use your smartphone. Yes, the screen is smaller and the keyboard more typo-prone than your laptop. But new research has been published in the International Journal of Medical Informatics. People who check their social feeds with a mobile device are more engaged than computer users. And they shed more pounds as a result. Smart call? We'd say so.
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On January 1, you resolved to lose 10 pounds. Six weeks later, you can feel your motivation waning. Making a salad or heading to spin class probably seem like good ways to get back on track. But hanging out online might actually be better. Here are four ways to make your feeds work:
1. Follow tweeters with tips. The motivation and can-do advice shared by nutritionists and weight-loss bloggers appear to be helpful. People who are active on Twitter, have large followings, and post regularly have an impact on people's behavior. You can also use Twitter's advanced search to find people tweeting about nutrition, exercise, or weight loss in your city.
2. Have a visual feast. Looking at photos of foods with similar flavors to your worst cravings (like sweet or salty) can dull your appetite. And it may make the real thing seem less enjoyable, finds a Journal of Consumer Psychology study. Follow food bloggers and fill up on mouth-watering photos instead of that nighttime bowl of ice cream.
3. Manage your Facebook friends. It's not just friends boasting about their amazing vacations that can make you feel like you're missing out and potentially derail your progress. Hearing about someone who got up at 4 a.m. for a 10-mile jog can make you feel deflated. Set up filters so you're not subject to posts by either of these types of friends. Focus instead on encouraging friends who post about healthy habits that feel more doable. These could be taking a post-dinner walk or making a green smoothie for breakfast. By selecting "Get Notifications" for them in your settings, Facebook will even tell you every time they post something new.
4. Use your smartphone. Yes, the screen is smaller and the keyboard more typo-prone than your laptop. But new research has been published in the International Journal of Medical Informatics. People who check their social feeds with a mobile device are more engaged than computer users. And they shed more pounds as a result. Smart call? We'd say so.
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Saturday, February 7, 2015
José André Montaño (2)
Singer Vero Perez says the exceptional thing about Josè isn't his age or even his blindness. According to Perez, "It's his ability to be completely free ... as a true artist should be. He shows other musicians how jazz music really is [to be played.]. As Josè's fame spreads, he has more chances to tour and perform. He has traveled throughout Bolivia and into Brazil and Peru.
Encouraging others
When Josè is at home with his family, he is a normal little boy. He goes to school and does his homework. But when he begins playing the piano or drums, his musical genius becomes apparent.
Josè has proved that nothing will keep him from doing what he loves best. His positive attitude encourages others to look past their own obstacles and reach for their dreams.
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Encouraging others
When Josè is at home with his family, he is a normal little boy. He goes to school and does his homework. But when he begins playing the piano or drums, his musical genius becomes apparent.
Josè has proved that nothing will keep him from doing what he loves best. His positive attitude encourages others to look past their own obstacles and reach for their dreams.
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Friday, February 6, 2015
José André Montaño (1)
This young Bolivian musician makes new fans every time he plays
A crowd gathered recently to hear a popular jazz band. The music was good, and the musicians were very talented. But everyone had come to see one player in particular -- 9-year-old Jose Andre Montano.
Why were so many music-lovers interested in seeing this young man perform? It is because he is a jazz prodigy, and he is blind.
Josè's life began in Totora, Bolivia, where he was born blind. Yet despite his lack of sight, the boy began playing the drums at the age of 4. He demonstrated an amazing ability, and before long he was playing the piano, too. By the age of 5, he had formed his own jazz trio.
His parents, along with everyone else, are continually surprised by his marvelous talent. "I didn't know jazz before; he got me into it," said his father, Roberto. "I don't know how to explain how it came about. It's like the jazz was already inside him." Many professional musicians are equally impressed and welcome the chance to perform with Josè. They have noticed his deep understanding of this unique form of music.
Language Lab
in particular n.
especially:
- Irene likes sweets - chocolate in particular.
- What are you doing this weekend? Nothing in particular.
prodigy n.
a young person who has a great natural ability in a subject or skill
- The Austrian piano prodigy became a household name after winning his first international title.
- The child math prodigy graduated from Harvard 15.
demonstrate v. 示範, 說明, 證明
- The team successfully demonstrated their skills and ability to cooperate.
- Stanley demonstrated his great resilience under pressure.
demonstration n. 示範, 說明
- The painting is a great demonstration of this artist's boldness and creativity.
marvelous adj. 令人驚異的, 了不起的
- The actress's marvelous acting deeply moved the audience.
- We were amazed at the marvelous sight of the waterfall.
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A crowd gathered recently to hear a popular jazz band. The music was good, and the musicians were very talented. But everyone had come to see one player in particular -- 9-year-old Jose Andre Montano.
Why were so many music-lovers interested in seeing this young man perform? It is because he is a jazz prodigy, and he is blind.
Josè's life began in Totora, Bolivia, where he was born blind. Yet despite his lack of sight, the boy began playing the drums at the age of 4. He demonstrated an amazing ability, and before long he was playing the piano, too. By the age of 5, he had formed his own jazz trio.
His parents, along with everyone else, are continually surprised by his marvelous talent. "I didn't know jazz before; he got me into it," said his father, Roberto. "I don't know how to explain how it came about. It's like the jazz was already inside him." Many professional musicians are equally impressed and welcome the chance to perform with Josè. They have noticed his deep understanding of this unique form of music.
Language Lab
in particular n.
especially:
- Irene likes sweets - chocolate in particular.
- What are you doing this weekend? Nothing in particular.
prodigy n.
a young person who has a great natural ability in a subject or skill
- The Austrian piano prodigy became a household name after winning his first international title.
- The child math prodigy graduated from Harvard 15.
demonstrate v. 示範, 說明, 證明
- The team successfully demonstrated their skills and ability to cooperate.
- Stanley demonstrated his great resilience under pressure.
demonstration n. 示範, 說明
- The painting is a great demonstration of this artist's boldness and creativity.
marvelous adj. 令人驚異的, 了不起的
- The actress's marvelous acting deeply moved the audience.
- We were amazed at the marvelous sight of the waterfall.
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Thursday, February 5, 2015
Five Foods for Healthy Hair (1) 2/2
These foods do more than taste good
Healthy hair doesn't stop with the kind of shampoo you use or how often you wash your hair. It also includes your diet. Here are five foods that will help keep your hair healthy:
1.Blueberries: Blueberries are one of nature's healthiest fruits. Dark berries in general (such as blackberries, raspberries and strawberries) are known to have lots of antioxidants, which are important for combating the free radicals in our body. In addition, blueberries have a lower glycemic index than a lot of other fruit, making them an ideal choice for people with diabetes or for those focusing on weight loss. Blueberries also have a ton of vitamin C. Without adequate vitamin C, your hair can break more easily. So eat your blueberries!
2.Salmon: Wild-caught salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids, oils that our body doesn't create on its own and are essential to healthy hair and a healthy body. Salmon is also an excellent source of protein, another essential nutrient for healthy hair. If you don't like salmon, try eating walnuts or flaxseed, which are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
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Teaching Topic: Counting Hair 教學主題: 頭髮如何數?
Is hair countable or uncountable?
- Steve has blond hair. 頭髮, 不可數
- She found two hairs on his collar.一根根頭髮, 毛髮, 可數
a strand of hair 一根頭髮
splitting hairs 鑽牛角尖, 在小事情上吹毛求疵
split ends 頭髮分叉
Closer Look
Healthy hair doesn't stop with the kind of shampoo you use or how often you wash your hair.
[Subject] doesn't stop with [something].
- Learning English doesn't stop with just getting the right books and attending the right classes.
- Helping the homeless doesn't stop with handing out supplies and cooking meals for them.
Language Lab
antioxidant n. 抗氧化物
a substance that is added to food and other products to prevent harmful chemical reactions in which oxygen is combined with other substances
- Grape seeds are rich in antioxidants.
- The doctor suggested the patient increase her intake of antioxidant foods.
combat v. 鬥爭, 戰鬥
- The government tried to create more working opportunities to combat unemployment.
n. 戰鬥
- Combat suits and weapons are basic equipment for this squad.
diabetes n. 糖尿病
- Stuart is suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure.
diabetic adj. 糖尿病的
- Diana is diabetic, so she can't eat too much sweets.
nutrient n. 養分, 營養素
- The fertilizer contains many nutrients for plants to grow well.
- Athletes need to eat diets full of essential nutrients for them to be strong and fit.
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Healthy hair doesn't stop with the kind of shampoo you use or how often you wash your hair. It also includes your diet. Here are five foods that will help keep your hair healthy:
1.Blueberries: Blueberries are one of nature's healthiest fruits. Dark berries in general (such as blackberries, raspberries and strawberries) are known to have lots of antioxidants, which are important for combating the free radicals in our body. In addition, blueberries have a lower glycemic index than a lot of other fruit, making them an ideal choice for people with diabetes or for those focusing on weight loss. Blueberries also have a ton of vitamin C. Without adequate vitamin C, your hair can break more easily. So eat your blueberries!
2.Salmon: Wild-caught salmon is full of omega-3 fatty acids, oils that our body doesn't create on its own and are essential to healthy hair and a healthy body. Salmon is also an excellent source of protein, another essential nutrient for healthy hair. If you don't like salmon, try eating walnuts or flaxseed, which are also rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
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Teaching Topic: Counting Hair 教學主題: 頭髮如何數?
Is hair countable or uncountable?
- Steve has blond hair. 頭髮, 不可數
- She found two hairs on his collar.一根根頭髮, 毛髮, 可數
a strand of hair 一根頭髮
splitting hairs 鑽牛角尖, 在小事情上吹毛求疵
split ends 頭髮分叉
Closer Look
Healthy hair doesn't stop with the kind of shampoo you use or how often you wash your hair.
[Subject] doesn't stop with [something].
- Learning English doesn't stop with just getting the right books and attending the right classes.
- Helping the homeless doesn't stop with handing out supplies and cooking meals for them.
Language Lab
antioxidant n. 抗氧化物
a substance that is added to food and other products to prevent harmful chemical reactions in which oxygen is combined with other substances
- Grape seeds are rich in antioxidants.
- The doctor suggested the patient increase her intake of antioxidant foods.
combat v. 鬥爭, 戰鬥
- The government tried to create more working opportunities to combat unemployment.
n. 戰鬥
- Combat suits and weapons are basic equipment for this squad.
diabetes n. 糖尿病
- Stuart is suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure.
diabetic adj. 糖尿病的
- Diana is diabetic, so she can't eat too much sweets.
nutrient n. 養分, 營養素
- The fertilizer contains many nutrients for plants to grow well.
- Athletes need to eat diets full of essential nutrients for them to be strong and fit.
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Wednesday, February 4, 2015
EQ - Measuring Your Emotions (1)
What's your EQ?
You took a midterm exam hoping to get a 95 percent. When you got your test paper back, you see your received only a 70 percent. How do you handle the situation?
Do you
1. make a study plan for improving your grade;
2. keep doing what you're doing and hope for the best next time;
3. use a persuasive argument to try and convince your teacher to give you a better grade;
4. tell yourself that your grade in that course really doesn't matter and focus more on the classes you're doing well in?
Your answer to the above question sheds light on your EQ, your emotional intelligence. What exactly is EQ? Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer define it as the ability to understand your own feelings and emotions and those of others. Also you are able to discriminate among those feelings and use that information to guide your thinking.
Studies show that a high EQ is often linked to success in life.
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Teaching Topic: English Rule or English Myth? 教學主題: 是規則還是迷思?
介系詞在結尾是古老的規則,
現在不適用了
Closer Look
You took a midterm exam hoping to get a 95 percent.
[Someone did something] hoping to...
- Nancy got a second job hoping to make enough money to pay for her trip to Europe.
- Michael is rushing to work hoping he won't get a speeding ticket.
Language Lab
EQ n. = emotional quotient
- Sean has a very high EQ, which helps him to excel in his professional field.
IQ = intelligence quotient
- Raymond has an IQ of 150. He's a genius.
persuasive adj.
able to cause people to do or believe something : able to persuade people
- The care salesman was so persuasive that I bought the car right away.
- The attorney's persuasive argument convinced the jury.
persuade v.
- Henry persuaded the buyer to sign the contract.
shed light on
to make something easier to understand, by providing new or better information
- Can someone shed some light on how to use this machine.
- The scientist's latest research shed new light regarding the cause of the disease.
discriminate v.
to recognize a difference between things [= differentiate]
- Bobby can't discriminate between blue and green. HE was tested and found to be colorblind.
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You took a midterm exam hoping to get a 95 percent. When you got your test paper back, you see your received only a 70 percent. How do you handle the situation?
Do you
1. make a study plan for improving your grade;
2. keep doing what you're doing and hope for the best next time;
3. use a persuasive argument to try and convince your teacher to give you a better grade;
4. tell yourself that your grade in that course really doesn't matter and focus more on the classes you're doing well in?
Your answer to the above question sheds light on your EQ, your emotional intelligence. What exactly is EQ? Psychologists Peter Salovey and John Mayer define it as the ability to understand your own feelings and emotions and those of others. Also you are able to discriminate among those feelings and use that information to guide your thinking.
Studies show that a high EQ is often linked to success in life.
Info Cloud
Teaching Topic: English Rule or English Myth? 教學主題: 是規則還是迷思?
介系詞在結尾是古老的規則,
現在不適用了
Closer Look
You took a midterm exam hoping to get a 95 percent.
[Someone did something] hoping to...
- Nancy got a second job hoping to make enough money to pay for her trip to Europe.
- Michael is rushing to work hoping he won't get a speeding ticket.
Language Lab
EQ n. = emotional quotient
- Sean has a very high EQ, which helps him to excel in his professional field.
IQ = intelligence quotient
- Raymond has an IQ of 150. He's a genius.
persuasive adj.
able to cause people to do or believe something : able to persuade people
- The care salesman was so persuasive that I bought the car right away.
- The attorney's persuasive argument convinced the jury.
persuade v.
- Henry persuaded the buyer to sign the contract.
shed light on
to make something easier to understand, by providing new or better information
- Can someone shed some light on how to use this machine.
- The scientist's latest research shed new light regarding the cause of the disease.
discriminate v.
to recognize a difference between things [= differentiate]
- Bobby can't discriminate between blue and green. HE was tested and found to be colorblind.
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Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Five Foods for Healthy Hair (2)
3. Oysters: Another from the sea, oysters are rich in zinc, an essential nutrient to your hair's health. Too little zinc can lead to hair breakage or a flaky scalp. If you're not a fan of oysters, you can boost your zinc intake with beef and eggs.
4. Leafy greens: Like you need another reason to eat your spinach! You know that leafy greens are important for a whole host of reasons, but now you can add a few more. They have iron, beta carotene, folate and vitamin C - all nutrients that help keep your hair full of shine.
5. Avocado: Many shampoos and hair treatments contain avocado as one of their main ingredients. That's because using avocado can repair damaged hair, prevent hair loss and even promote hair growth! But eating this fruit (yes, avocado is a fruit!) can be good for your hair, too. Avocados are rich in numerous nutrients, particularly vitamins B and E, which are important for keeping hair strong and preventing hair loss. Known as a superfood, avocados are also rich in omega-3s, antioxidants, vitamin C, K and folate.
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Teaching Topic: Nutrition vs. Nutrient 教學主題: Nutrition 與 Nutrient的差別
nutrition n.
/nʊˈtrɪʃən/
the process of eating the right kind of food so you can grow properly and be healthy
nutrient n.
/ˈnuːtrijənt/
a substance that plants, animals, and people need to live and grow
Closer Look
Like you need another reason to eat your spinach!
Like [subject] need(s) another [something].
- Like she needs another pair of shoes!
- Like you need another toy!
Language Lab
boost v.
to increase or improve something and make it more successful:
- The new marketing strategy boosted the company's sales by 10 percent.
- The coach's pep talk really boosted the team's morale, and they won the game.
host n.
a great amount or number
- The previous CEO left a host of problems for the present one to solve.
- There are a whole host of leisure activities to choose from at this resort.
avocado n.
- The avocado sushi is so tasty.
- Japanese eat avocados with soy sauce.
- The chef put some avocado slices on top of the prawns.
avocado adj.
light green
- These avocado placemats really go well with your dishes.
prevent v.
to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something:
- A healthy diet and regular exercise can help prevent heart disease.
prevent somebody/something (from) doing something
- The treatment can prevent the cancer from spreading.
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4. Leafy greens: Like you need another reason to eat your spinach! You know that leafy greens are important for a whole host of reasons, but now you can add a few more. They have iron, beta carotene, folate and vitamin C - all nutrients that help keep your hair full of shine.
5. Avocado: Many shampoos and hair treatments contain avocado as one of their main ingredients. That's because using avocado can repair damaged hair, prevent hair loss and even promote hair growth! But eating this fruit (yes, avocado is a fruit!) can be good for your hair, too. Avocados are rich in numerous nutrients, particularly vitamins B and E, which are important for keeping hair strong and preventing hair loss. Known as a superfood, avocados are also rich in omega-3s, antioxidants, vitamin C, K and folate.
Info Cloud
Teaching Topic: Nutrition vs. Nutrient 教學主題: Nutrition 與 Nutrient的差別
nutrition n.
/nʊˈtrɪʃən/
the process of eating the right kind of food so you can grow properly and be healthy
nutrient n.
/ˈnuːtrijənt/
a substance that plants, animals, and people need to live and grow
Closer Look
Like you need another reason to eat your spinach!
Like [subject] need(s) another [something].
- Like she needs another pair of shoes!
- Like you need another toy!
Language Lab
boost v.
to increase or improve something and make it more successful:
- The new marketing strategy boosted the company's sales by 10 percent.
- The coach's pep talk really boosted the team's morale, and they won the game.
host n.
a great amount or number
- The previous CEO left a host of problems for the present one to solve.
- There are a whole host of leisure activities to choose from at this resort.
avocado n.
- The avocado sushi is so tasty.
- Japanese eat avocados with soy sauce.
- The chef put some avocado slices on top of the prawns.
avocado adj.
light green
- These avocado placemats really go well with your dishes.
prevent v.
to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something:
- A healthy diet and regular exercise can help prevent heart disease.
prevent somebody/something (from) doing something
- The treatment can prevent the cancer from spreading.
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