The Merry Month of May

Celebrate more than Mother’s Day this month
May 1 is International Workers' Day, a significant day for workers. Prior to the 1800s, workers put in nearly 16 hours each day. Over time, labor unions in many countries fought for shorter workdays. "Eight hours labor, eight hours recreation, and eight hours rest" became a popular saying. If you wish to party for a whole week, join the nurses! May 6 begins National Nurses' Week, which ends on May 12, International Nurses' Day. That day, Florence Nightingale's birthday, celebrates the profession and her contribution to modern nursing.

Or perhaps you feel like celebrating food. Make some chocolate chip cookies on May 15, National Chocolate Chip Day! You could couple cookies with something made of emerald for a loved one. May's brilliant green gemstone represents wisdom, patience and growth - all necessary for a love that lasts. Happiness, sweetness and a pure heart are represented through May's flower, the Lily of the Valley.

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the Merry Month of May 
美國歌詞
appropriation
appropriate v. 佔有, 佔為己有
Killing Them Softly

Grammar Gym
couple n. A married couple
couple v. to put together with
You could couple cookies with something made of emerald for a loved one.
- Our dinner banquet on the beach was coupled with a free boat ride.
- The presentation was basically a speech from the dean coupled with a video clip.

Language Lab
significant adj.
/sɪgˈnɪfɪkənt/
large enough to be noticed or have an effect;
very important

contribution
n. 貢獻 [uncountable] when you give money, time, help etc
- Nancy's contribution to the team is always ignored.
n. 捐獻 [countable] an amount of money that you give in order to help pay for something
- Each year, the company makes charitable contributions to many organizations.

recreation n. [uncountable and countable]

an activity that you do for pleasure or amusement

- Every Saturday afternoon is the only recreation time Sean and his family have.
recreational adj.
- The resort is equipped with many recreational facilities.

represent 
- The success of the experiment represents a big breakthrough in the field of biochemistry.
代表某個對象
- Representing his company, Richard attended the conference.

second-hand smoke
- Second-hand smoke contributes to lung cancer.
second-hand textbook
second-hand cars

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