Experts worry that highly caffeinated energy drinks may put young people at risk
By Robyn Norwood, Special for USA TODAY
The Gatorade cooler and the coffee pot in the locker room have competition.
From youth playing fields to major league clubhouses, caffeinated energy drinks such as Red Bull and its scores of cousins have become a familiar presence in sports.
"The bottom line is, it's a long season. Said Texas Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson, a World Series starter who says he has never used alcohol or drugs but consumes energy drinks socially and to prepare himself to pitch. "I see nothing wrong with drinking Red Bull."
Some athletes and industry officials compare the beverages to a cup of coffee.
But doctors and other experts increasingly warn of misunderstandings about energy drinks' contents, lax labeling requirements and the risks of high doses of caffeine — particularly to young athletes.
In June, a clinical report in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, warned that "stimulant-containing energy drinks have no place in the diets of children or adolescents."
In October, the National Federation of State High School Associations cautioned that caffeinated energy drinks — often confused with such products as Gatorade, a fluid replacement drink — should not be consumed before, during or after physical activity because they could raise the risk of dehydration and increase the chance of potentially fatal heat illnesses. The organization also warned of possible interactions with prescription medications — including stimulants used to treat ADHD.
In Orange County, Calif., at least four high school football players were taken to the emergency room last season with persistent tachycardia, or rapid heartbeats, said Michael F. Shepard, a team physician and member of the California Interscholastic Federation's state medical advisory board.
"All four had had supercaffeinated drinks," Shepard said. "If you add dehydration or flu or muscle-building supplements like creatine to that, there can be an increased risk of fatal cardiac arrhythmia.'
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
Swing Into Golf Idioms (1)
Golf has introduced some interesting phrases into English
Today top golfers will compete in the sport's oldest major tournament, the British Open. Also called The Open, this year's tournament will take place over the next four days. Golf fan or not, you can still thank the sport for adding some colorful phrases to the English language.
Par for the course
Golf courses set the number of strokes required to put the ball in each hole and to finish the entire course. To make par for the course, a player must finish the course within the set number of strokes.
Likewise, in daily life, par for the course refers to things or people meeting expectations. For example, one could say, "Jane usually gets good grades. Her high score today is par for the course."
Above and below/under par
Let's assume par for an 18-hole course is 72. Using only 70 strokes would be tow strokes under par while finishing in 74 would be two strokes over par. Finishing under par is good; above par is bad - in golf. In daily life, however, something that's below par has failed to meet expectations. So avoid restaurants with service that's below par, and pick ones with above par food.
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As I talk with students, I sometimes make a mental note of words they mispronounce. If I hear them often enough, I'll write them down. Let's look at a few. The first is the adverb "usually", which I sometimes hear pronounced "urally".
It's a tough word to say correctly, even for some native English speakers. "Usually" actually has two pronunciations.
Right! You could say it with three syllables u‧sual‧ly or four syllables u‧su‧al‧ly, but the important thing is to enunciate that /ʒə/ sound.
Right, okay! While we're on the topic, let's mention another frequently mispronounced word, "ask". To often I hear people say "aks".
Now, we know it takes extra effort with the tongue to generate that "k" sound right after the "s".
We also know there are more and more people who are defending the "aks" pronunciation saying it's acceptable.
But, as English teachers, we must insist on its standard pronunciation, "ask".
Okay, finally, the word "practice". I sometimes hear it said "practiks".
You know, my guess is people mix up the two c's.
You're probably right, Ken. The first "c" has a hard /ˈk/ sound, while the second a /ˈs/ sound. Practice.
要注意發音的字:
usually /ˈju:ʒəwəli/
ask /ˈæsk, Brit ˈɑ:sk/
practice /ˋpræktis/
enunciate v.
/ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/
to pronounce words or parts of words clearly [+ obj]
Language Lab
tournament n. 比賽, 錦標賽
a competition in which players compete against each other in a series of games until there is one winner
- The boxing tournament attracted a large audience.
這場拳擊 賽吸引了大量的觀眾
- The team was defeated in the first round of the tournament.
這隻隊伍在錦標賽的第一輪就被打敗了
stroke n. 高爾夫球的揮杆
the action of hitting the ball in games such as tennis, golf, and cricket
- The player's lucky stroke put him back in the lead.
這隻幸運的揮杆讓這選手回到排名第一
- Victor was several strokes over par on the eighth hole.
Victor 在第八浻用了超過標準杆好幾杆數才完成
stroke n.中風
if someone has a stroke, an artery (=tube carrying blood) in their brain suddenly bursts or becomes blocked, so that they may die or be unable to use some muscles
- George had a stroke last year, so he's undergoing physical therapy now.
George 去年中風了, 所以他現在做復健中
refer v. 提及 [to+受詞]
refer to somebody/something phrasal verb
- The term "NEET" refers to young people who are not in employment, education or training.
- The speaker referred to his childhood memories in his speech.
assume v. 假設, 假定, 以為
to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof
- If the package is of good quality, people tend to assume the content is of good quality, too.
- I'm assuming everyone here is ready for this intensive training.
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Today top golfers will compete in the sport's oldest major tournament, the British Open. Also called The Open, this year's tournament will take place over the next four days. Golf fan or not, you can still thank the sport for adding some colorful phrases to the English language.
Par for the course
Golf courses set the number of strokes required to put the ball in each hole and to finish the entire course. To make par for the course, a player must finish the course within the set number of strokes.
Likewise, in daily life, par for the course refers to things or people meeting expectations. For example, one could say, "Jane usually gets good grades. Her high score today is par for the course."
Above and below/under par
Let's assume par for an 18-hole course is 72. Using only 70 strokes would be tow strokes under par while finishing in 74 would be two strokes over par. Finishing under par is good; above par is bad - in golf. In daily life, however, something that's below par has failed to meet expectations. So avoid restaurants with service that's below par, and pick ones with above par food.
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As I talk with students, I sometimes make a mental note of words they mispronounce. If I hear them often enough, I'll write them down. Let's look at a few. The first is the adverb "usually", which I sometimes hear pronounced "urally".
It's a tough word to say correctly, even for some native English speakers. "Usually" actually has two pronunciations.
Right! You could say it with three syllables u‧sual‧ly or four syllables u‧su‧al‧ly, but the important thing is to enunciate that /ʒə/ sound.
Right, okay! While we're on the topic, let's mention another frequently mispronounced word, "ask". To often I hear people say "aks".
Now, we know it takes extra effort with the tongue to generate that "k" sound right after the "s".
We also know there are more and more people who are defending the "aks" pronunciation saying it's acceptable.
But, as English teachers, we must insist on its standard pronunciation, "ask".
Okay, finally, the word "practice". I sometimes hear it said "practiks".
You know, my guess is people mix up the two c's.
You're probably right, Ken. The first "c" has a hard /ˈk/ sound, while the second a /ˈs/ sound. Practice.
要注意發音的字:
usually /ˈju:ʒəwəli/
ask /ˈæsk, Brit ˈɑ:sk/
practice /ˋpræktis/
enunciate v.
/ɪˈnʌnsiˌeɪt/
to pronounce words or parts of words clearly [+ obj]
Language Lab
tournament n. 比賽, 錦標賽
- The boxing tournament attracted a large audience.
這場拳擊 賽吸引了大量的觀眾
- The team was defeated in the first round of the tournament.
這隻隊伍在錦標賽的第一輪就被打敗了
stroke n. 高爾夫球的揮杆
the action of hitting the ball in games such as tennis, golf, and cricket
- The player's lucky stroke put him back in the lead.
這隻幸運的揮杆讓這選手回到排名第一
- Victor was several strokes over par on the eighth hole.
Victor 在第八浻用了超過標準杆好幾杆數才完成
stroke n.中風
- George had a stroke last year, so he's undergoing physical therapy now.
George 去年中風了, 所以他現在做復健中
refer v. 提及 [to+受詞]
refer to somebody/something phrasal verb
- The term "NEET" refers to young people who are not in employment, education or training.
- The speaker referred to his childhood memories in his speech.
assume v. 假設, 假定, 以為
- If the package is of good quality, people tend to assume the content is of good quality, too.
- I'm assuming everyone here is ready for this intensive training.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013
[Advanced] Movies Taking Their Sweet Time (2)
6:45
Ted Mundorff, chief executive of the 229-screen Landmark Theatres, said that when movies exceed a little more than two hours, exhibitors lose a showtime a day — at a cost of about $3,600 per theater per night. With an average-length movie, Mundorff can book about five showings a day, with two in the sweet spot between 7 and 9:30 p.m., when theaters generate about 80% of their business. But movies like "The Hobbit" can be shown only four times a day, with one prime-time screening.
14:00 Going digital
Traditionally Hollywood's longest movies were historical epics such as "Gone With the Wind" and "Lawrence of Arabia," and running time was synonymous with prestige. But now even genre films have grown longer, according to Jan-Christopher Horak, director of UCLA's Film & Television Archive.
When filmmakers used real film, directors shot roughly 40 minutes of footage for one minute of screen time, Horak said. Now shooting ratios are closer to 200 to 400 minutes shot for every one minute on screen, because crews are no longer concerned about wasting costly film stock.
"There's a kind of overkill at work here," Horak said. "Film directors have this mistaken notion that digital is free, so they shoot a lot more footage. And they're in love with what they shoot."
Many of this year's longer movies come from filmmakers who have racked up enough clout with their studios to win the running-time fight, like "This Is 40" director-producer Judd Apatow, whose comedies "Bridesmaids," "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" were box-office hits for Universal Pictures.But, at almost an hour longer than most comedies, "This Is 40" has inspired some in Hollywood to refer to the movie as "This Is 40 Minutes Too Long."
"It's hard to get out of the house to go the movies," Apatow said of his movie's long running time. "Movies are expensive, parking is expensive — why is everyone in a rush to go home? An extra 15 minutes won't kill you. Everyone thinks everything is like a two-minute YouTube video. And I refuse to adjust for them."
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Ted Mundorff, chief executive of the 229-screen Landmark Theatres, said that when movies exceed a little more than two hours, exhibitors lose a showtime a day — at a cost of about $3,600 per theater per night. With an average-length movie, Mundorff can book about five showings a day, with two in the sweet spot between 7 and 9:30 p.m., when theaters generate about 80% of their business. But movies like "The Hobbit" can be shown only four times a day, with one prime-time screening.
14:00 Going digital
Traditionally Hollywood's longest movies were historical epics such as "Gone With the Wind" and "Lawrence of Arabia," and running time was synonymous with prestige. But now even genre films have grown longer, according to Jan-Christopher Horak, director of UCLA's Film & Television Archive.
When filmmakers used real film, directors shot roughly 40 minutes of footage for one minute of screen time, Horak said. Now shooting ratios are closer to 200 to 400 minutes shot for every one minute on screen, because crews are no longer concerned about wasting costly film stock.
"There's a kind of overkill at work here," Horak said. "Film directors have this mistaken notion that digital is free, so they shoot a lot more footage. And they're in love with what they shoot."
Many of this year's longer movies come from filmmakers who have racked up enough clout with their studios to win the running-time fight, like "This Is 40" director-producer Judd Apatow, whose comedies "Bridesmaids," "Knocked Up" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" were box-office hits for Universal Pictures.But, at almost an hour longer than most comedies, "This Is 40" has inspired some in Hollywood to refer to the movie as "This Is 40 Minutes Too Long."
"It's hard to get out of the house to go the movies," Apatow said of his movie's long running time. "Movies are expensive, parking is expensive — why is everyone in a rush to go home? An extra 15 minutes won't kill you. Everyone thinks everything is like a two-minute YouTube video. And I refuse to adjust for them."
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Enjoy the Netherlands (3)
Low land
Marken used to be an island but is now a peninsula. For 2,000 years, the Dutch have been taking back land from the sea. Using a system of dikes and pumps, they have actually made the country bigger. In Marken, stand on top of a dike to see how much lower the land is than the sea.
Time for lunch!
Being surrounded by the sea means that fish is on the menu. Try the most famous local delicacy if you dare: pickled herring. The Dutch way to eat these small fish? Tip your head back, dip the entire fish into your mouth, and eat it directly off the bone.
Don't forget those wheels of cheese! You can see how they are made in Marken and perhaps buy a sample to take home. Treat yourself to some rich Dutch chocolate or a mouthwatering stroopwafel (a caramel wafer cookie) for dessert. Then continue on over bridges and through tiny alleys in this traditional town.
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saliva 口水
/səˈlaɪvə/
the liquid produced in your mouth that keeps your mouth moist and makes it easier to swallow food
mouth water 流口水
- My mouth is watering. 我開始流口水了 (water當動詞用)
- a mouthwatering stroopwafel 另人垂涎慾滴的餅乾
一樣東西讓你想流口水, 可以說:
- It makes my mouth water.
mouthwatering adj. 另人流口水的
- The cookies look mouthwatering.
這些餅乾看起來令人垂涎三尺
Grammar Gym
if you dare: if you're not afraid to try
Try the most famous local delicacy if you dare: pickled herring.
- Sample the snack foods at the open market if you dare; it's were locals like to eat but the place is not clean at all.
- Catch the night train if you dare; it is often crowded but the ticket is inexpensive.
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system n. 系統
- Tokyo's subway system is quite complicated.
東京的地下鐵系統非常複雜
- Our computer system shut down last night due to a sudden power cut.
昨天晚上由於突如其來的停電, 我們的電腦系統關閉了
- The British school system is very different from ours.
英國的學製我們的相差很多
dike n. 堤; 壩 another spelling of dyke
/ˈdaɪk/
a wall or bank built to keep back water and prevent flooding
- The entire village gathered together to fix the river dike to prevent flooding.
村民都聚集在一起修理河堤, 以防止淹水的發生
dike n. 排水溝
a narrow passage to carry water away
- The farmer dug a kike in his field.
這個農夫在農田地上挖了一個排水溝
delicacy n. 美味, 佳餚
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
something good to eat that is expensive or rare
- The appetizer is escargot, a French delicacy.
前菜是螖牛是法國的一種美食
- Caviar is considered an expensive delicacy, but I really don't like the smell of it.
魚子醬是一種帛貴的美食, 但我實在不喜歡他的味道
dip v. [dip into 伸進去]
to read short parts of a book, magazine etc, but not the whole thing;
to put your hand into a bag or box in order to take out one of the things inside
- Nick dipped his hands into the jar to get some coins.
Nick把手伸進罐子裡去拿一些零錢
dip v. 沾醬
to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly
- Dave dipped his chips into the salsa.
Dave 把他的薯片沾了沙沙醬
dip v.浸泡; 蘸濕
to put something into a liquid and lift it out again
- The girl dipped her toe into the lake to feel how cold the water was.
wafer n. 薄酥餅; 威化餅
/ˈweɪfɚ/
a very thin biscuit
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Marken used to be an island but is now a peninsula. For 2,000 years, the Dutch have been taking back land from the sea. Using a system of dikes and pumps, they have actually made the country bigger. In Marken, stand on top of a dike to see how much lower the land is than the sea.
Time for lunch!
Being surrounded by the sea means that fish is on the menu. Try the most famous local delicacy if you dare: pickled herring. The Dutch way to eat these small fish? Tip your head back, dip the entire fish into your mouth, and eat it directly off the bone.
Don't forget those wheels of cheese! You can see how they are made in Marken and perhaps buy a sample to take home. Treat yourself to some rich Dutch chocolate or a mouthwatering stroopwafel (a caramel wafer cookie) for dessert. Then continue on over bridges and through tiny alleys in this traditional town.
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saliva 口水
/səˈlaɪvə/
the liquid produced in your mouth that keeps your mouth moist and makes it easier to swallow food
mouth water 流口水
- My mouth is watering. 我開始流口水了 (water當動詞用)
- a mouthwatering stroopwafel 另人垂涎慾滴的餅乾
一樣東西讓你想流口水, 可以說:
- It makes my mouth water.
mouthwatering adj. 另人流口水的
- The cookies look mouthwatering.
這些餅乾看起來令人垂涎三尺
Grammar Gym
if you dare: if you're not afraid to try
Try the most famous local delicacy if you dare: pickled herring.
- Sample the snack foods at the open market if you dare; it's were locals like to eat but the place is not clean at all.
- Catch the night train if you dare; it is often crowded but the ticket is inexpensive.
Language Lab
system n. 系統
- Tokyo's subway system is quite complicated.
東京的地下鐵系統非常複雜
- Our computer system shut down last night due to a sudden power cut.
昨天晚上由於突如其來的停電, 我們的電腦系統關閉了
- The British school system is very different from ours.
英國的學製我們的相差很多
dike n. 堤; 壩 another spelling of dyke
/ˈdaɪk/
a wall or bank built to keep back water and prevent flooding
- The entire village gathered together to fix the river dike to prevent flooding.
村民都聚集在一起修理河堤, 以防止淹水的發生
dike n. 排水溝
- The farmer dug a kike in his field.
這個農夫在農田地上挖了一個排水溝
delicacy n. 美味, 佳餚
/ˈdɛlɪkəsi/
- The appetizer is escargot, a French delicacy.
前菜是螖牛是法國的一種美食
- Caviar is considered an expensive delicacy, but I really don't like the smell of it.
魚子醬是一種帛貴的美食, 但我實在不喜歡他的味道
dip v. [dip into 伸進去]
- Nick dipped his hands into the jar to get some coins.
Nick把手伸進罐子裡去拿一些零錢
dip v. 沾醬
to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly
- Dave dipped his chips into the salsa.
Dave 把他的薯片沾了沙沙醬
dip v.浸泡; 蘸濕
to put something into a liquid and lift it out again
- The girl dipped her toe into the lake to feel how cold the water was.
wafer n. 薄酥餅; 威化餅
/ˈweɪfɚ/
a very thin biscuit
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[Advanced] Movies Taking Their Sweet Time (1)
In today’s fast-paced world, more major films are running longer
By Rebecca Keegan and John Horn, Los Angeles Times
You can fly from Los Angeles to Seattle in less time than it takes to watch "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Elite runners can finish a marathon faster than the total time of "Django Unchained."
Daily life may be swinging toward two-minute YouTube videos and brutally succinct tweets, but there's still one place where time practically stands still: the multiplex. Extra-long films have proliferated this season, a consequence of directors who wield near unilateral control over their films' running times and digital filmmaking tools that allow for longer and repeated takes.
15:25
Some movie theater owners say the current crop of long-winded movies are costing them at the box office, as films approaching three hours in length can be shown only once an evening.
Exhibitors and more than a few movie critics have bemoaned this spate of prolonged productions. Yet some members of the most important constituency in the film business say the long films don't really feel that time-consuming.
"It never lagged," said 12-year-old Jesse Serrato, who joined his family for the 169-minute "Hobbit" movie this week in downtown Los Angeles and clearly has more fortitude than many adults.
22:00
The year's maximalist movies include not only typically longer prestige titles such as "Lincoln" (149 minutes), "Les Miserables" (158) and "Zero Dark Thirty" (157) but also a comic-book movie ("The Dark Knight Rises," 164), a James Bond sequel ("Skyfall," 143) and a comedy ("This Is 40," 134).
The running times haven't hurt some of these long movies at the box office. "Skyfall" has garnered domestic ticket sales of $272.6 million, "Dark Knight Rises" took in $448.1 million and "Lincoln" has grossed $108.5 million.
But those outsized revenues have largely come from megaplexes, where theater owners can utilize more screens for a hit film. The operators of smaller complexes say they don't have that latitude, and are consequently suffering.
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By Rebecca Keegan and John Horn, Los Angeles Times
You can fly from Los Angeles to Seattle in less time than it takes to watch "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Elite runners can finish a marathon faster than the total time of "Django Unchained."
Daily life may be swinging toward two-minute YouTube videos and brutally succinct tweets, but there's still one place where time practically stands still: the multiplex. Extra-long films have proliferated this season, a consequence of directors who wield near unilateral control over their films' running times and digital filmmaking tools that allow for longer and repeated takes.
15:25
Some movie theater owners say the current crop of long-winded movies are costing them at the box office, as films approaching three hours in length can be shown only once an evening.
Exhibitors and more than a few movie critics have bemoaned this spate of prolonged productions. Yet some members of the most important constituency in the film business say the long films don't really feel that time-consuming.
"It never lagged," said 12-year-old Jesse Serrato, who joined his family for the 169-minute "Hobbit" movie this week in downtown Los Angeles and clearly has more fortitude than many adults.
22:00
The year's maximalist movies include not only typically longer prestige titles such as "Lincoln" (149 minutes), "Les Miserables" (158) and "Zero Dark Thirty" (157) but also a comic-book movie ("The Dark Knight Rises," 164), a James Bond sequel ("Skyfall," 143) and a comedy ("This Is 40," 134).
The running times haven't hurt some of these long movies at the box office. "Skyfall" has garnered domestic ticket sales of $272.6 million, "Dark Knight Rises" took in $448.1 million and "Lincoln" has grossed $108.5 million.
But those outsized revenues have largely come from megaplexes, where theater owners can utilize more screens for a hit film. The operators of smaller complexes say they don't have that latitude, and are consequently suffering.
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Enjoy the Netherlands (2)
Local culture
If you love art, visit the newly renovated Rijksmuseum with its collection of famous Dutch paintings. Look for Rembrandt's impressive Night Watch, which fills a whole wall. And check out the Vincent Van Gogh Gallery to view some of the world's best-loved paintings.
For some history, wander through the Oude Kerk, a church that dates from 1306. Then, around the corner, visit the home of Anne Frank. This young Jewish girl penned a diary during World War II. Her family's hiding place is now a museum.
Get out of the city
What about the wooden shoes and windmills? If you want to really see the Netherlands, take a bus. About 25 kilometers north of Amsterdam is the town of Marken. Even today, some of the residents can be seen sporting the Dutch costume. Look for ladies in long black skirts, striped aprons, lace caps and, yes, even wooden shoes! In fact, you can learn how the old-fashioned footwear is carved and buy a pair for yourself.
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the Netherlands
很多人把荷蘭的英文用 Holland, 其實是不正確的,
荷蘭的英文是 the Netherlands 注意要在加定冠詞, 後面要加s
Holland 是荷蘭當中十二個省當中的二個省的名稱,
這二個省是荷蘭三大城巿的所在,
包含首都 Amsterdam (阿姆斯特丹), Rotterdam 鹿特丹港市, The Hague 海牙(荷蘭的行政中心)
去過荷蘭的人應該都去過這二個省,
久而久之, Holland就成為了荷蘭的代名詞,
但是要記注, 中文我們說荷蘭, 但英文要用 the Netherlands 來稱呼這個國家
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renovate v. 整修, 翻新 [re字首-再一次/ nov字根-新]
/ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/
to make changes and repairs to (an old house, building, room, etc.) so that it is back in good condition
- The couple spent a great deal of money to renovate their house.
renovation n.
- The renovation of the church took years to accomplish.
collection n.一系列的收藏品
a set of similar things that are kept or brought together because they are attractive or interesting
- The museum showed a collection of Monet last month.
collection n.一系列的服裝
- The designer's new collection attracted a lot of attention.
sport v. 穿著, 非常引人著目的穿著 sport n. 運動
to be wearing something or have something on your body and show it to people in a proud way
- The boy sported a T-shirt and baseball cap, just like most teenage boys.
- Sporting her new dress, Fanny went to work.
Fanny 很醒目的穿著新買的洋裝去上班
carve v. 雕刻
pattern by cutting a piece of wood or stone
- Daddy took several months to carve this beautiful chess set.
- This statue was carved out of a tree trunk.
carving n. 雕刻品
an object or pattern made by cutting a shape in wood or stone for decoration
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If you love art, visit the newly renovated Rijksmuseum with its collection of famous Dutch paintings. Look for Rembrandt's impressive Night Watch, which fills a whole wall. And check out the Vincent Van Gogh Gallery to view some of the world's best-loved paintings.
For some history, wander through the Oude Kerk, a church that dates from 1306. Then, around the corner, visit the home of Anne Frank. This young Jewish girl penned a diary during World War II. Her family's hiding place is now a museum.
Get out of the city
What about the wooden shoes and windmills? If you want to really see the Netherlands, take a bus. About 25 kilometers north of Amsterdam is the town of Marken. Even today, some of the residents can be seen sporting the Dutch costume. Look for ladies in long black skirts, striped aprons, lace caps and, yes, even wooden shoes! In fact, you can learn how the old-fashioned footwear is carved and buy a pair for yourself.
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the Netherlands
很多人把荷蘭的英文用 Holland, 其實是不正確的,
荷蘭的英文是 the Netherlands 注意要在加定冠詞, 後面要加s
這二個省是荷蘭三大城巿的所在,
包含首都 Amsterdam (阿姆斯特丹), Rotterdam 鹿特丹港市, The Hague 海牙(荷蘭的行政中心)
去過荷蘭的人應該都去過這二個省,
久而久之, Holland就成為了荷蘭的代名詞,
但是要記注, 中文我們說荷蘭, 但英文要用 the Netherlands 來稱呼這個國家
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renovate v. 整修, 翻新 [re字首-再一次/ nov字根-新]
/ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/
to make changes and repairs to (an old house, building, room, etc.) so that it is back in good condition
- The couple spent a great deal of money to renovate their house.
renovation n.
- The renovation of the church took years to accomplish.
collection n.一系列的收藏品
- The museum showed a collection of Monet last month.
collection n.一系列的服裝
- The designer's new collection attracted a lot of attention.
sport v. 穿著, 非常引人著目的穿著 sport n. 運動
- The boy sported a T-shirt and baseball cap, just like most teenage boys.
- Sporting her new dress, Fanny went to work.
Fanny 很醒目的穿著新買的洋裝去上班
carve v. 雕刻
- Daddy took several months to carve this beautiful chess set.
- This statue was carved out of a tree trunk.
carving n. 雕刻品
an object or pattern made by cutting a shape in wood or stone for decoration
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[Advanced] Inside the World’s Best Business Decisions (2)
For example, Geoff Colvin, the Fortune senior editor-at-large who writes the 3M chapter, debunks the idea that the Post-it note came entirely from the company’s free-time endeavor. It was 3M’s culture that was truly responsible for one of its most famous products.
Beating the Giants
Some of the most inspirational examples are in the book’s less-familiar stories. How the company that invented liquid soap was able to fend off the behemoths of the industry is a noteworthy anecdote. The brainchild of Robert Taylor, the CEO of a small Minnesota company called Minnetonka Corp., liquid soap was the kind of small-enterprise innovation that is usually immediately copied by the corporate giants on the block. And, indeed, when Taylor’s liquid soap started flying off the shelves, Unilever, Colgate and Procter & Gamble started testing their own versions.
Taylor, however, devised a little-known strategy to keep control of the market: He found a way to block his giant competitors from accessing the plastic pumps used in the liquid soap bottles. At the time, only one company made the pumps. Taylor met with the CEO of the company and took the financial risk of ordering 100 million pumps, effectively ensuring a monopoly of the pumps for a full year. The strategy, which had never been attempted by such a small company, worked. By the time his competitors had access to the pumps, Taylor’s Softsoap brand was well established. The 18 great management decisions in this book are not ranked in any particular order. They stand as inspirational examples of the power of bucking conventional wisdom and making bold and innovative decisions.
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Beating the Giants
Some of the most inspirational examples are in the book’s less-familiar stories. How the company that invented liquid soap was able to fend off the behemoths of the industry is a noteworthy anecdote. The brainchild of Robert Taylor, the CEO of a small Minnesota company called Minnetonka Corp., liquid soap was the kind of small-enterprise innovation that is usually immediately copied by the corporate giants on the block. And, indeed, when Taylor’s liquid soap started flying off the shelves, Unilever, Colgate and Procter & Gamble started testing their own versions.
Taylor, however, devised a little-known strategy to keep control of the market: He found a way to block his giant competitors from accessing the plastic pumps used in the liquid soap bottles. At the time, only one company made the pumps. Taylor met with the CEO of the company and took the financial risk of ordering 100 million pumps, effectively ensuring a monopoly of the pumps for a full year. The strategy, which had never been attempted by such a small company, worked. By the time his competitors had access to the pumps, Taylor’s Softsoap brand was well established. The 18 great management decisions in this book are not ranked in any particular order. They stand as inspirational examples of the power of bucking conventional wisdom and making bold and innovative decisions.
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Sunday, July 14, 2013
Enjoy the Netherlands (1)
Take an exciting tour full of beautiful sights and European history
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go Dutch
to go to a movie, restaurant, etc., as a group with each person paying for his or her own ticket, food, etc.
to share the cost of a meal in a restaurant
Dutch treat American English
an occasion when you share the cost of something such as a meal in a restaurant
Language Lab
image n. 影像; 圖像; 形象
picture/what you see
a) a picture of an object in a mirror or in the lens of a camera
b) a picture on the screen of a television, cinema, or computer
c) a picture or shape of a person or thing that is copied onto paper or is cut in wood or stone:
public opinion
the opinion people have of a person, organization, product etc, or the way a person, organization etc seems to be to the public
stereotype n.刻板印象
/ˈsterijəˌtaɪp/
a belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like. Stereotypes are often unfair or untrue
stereotype v.使模式化，定形
to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same
pedal n. 踏板; 腳蹬 also bicycle pedal
/ˈpɛdl/
one of the two parts of a bicycle that you push round with your feet to make the bicycle go forward
pedal v. 踩踏板, 騎腳踏車
to ride a bicycle
glide v.滑動, 滑行
/ˈglaɪd/
to move in a smooth way
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go Dutch
to go to a movie, restaurant, etc., as a group with each person paying for his or her own ticket, food, etc.
to share the cost of a meal in a restaurant
Dutch treat American English
an occasion when you share the cost of something such as a meal in a restaurant
Language Lab
image n. 影像; 圖像; 形象
picture/what you see
a) a picture of an object in a mirror or in the lens of a camera
b) a picture on the screen of a television, cinema, or computer
c) a picture or shape of a person or thing that is copied onto paper or is cut in wood or stone:
public opinion
the opinion people have of a person, organization, product etc, or the way a person, organization etc seems to be to the public
stereotype n.刻板印象
/ˈsterijəˌtaɪp/
a belief or idea of what a particular type of person or thing is like. Stereotypes are often unfair or untrue
stereotype v.使模式化，定形
to believe unfairly that all people or things with a particular characteristic are the same
pedal n. 踏板; 腳蹬 also bicycle pedal
/ˈpɛdl/
one of the two parts of a bicycle that you push round with your feet to make the bicycle go forward
pedal v. 踩踏板, 騎腳踏車
to ride a bicycle
glide v.滑動, 滑行
/ˈglaɪd/
to move in a smooth way
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[Advanced] Inside the World’s Best Business Decisions (1)
Bold decisions and innovation pay off for some companies
Given the thousands of business decisions made every day by company executives and business owners around the world, selecting the 18 greatest business decisions of all time is no small feat. In The Greatest Business Decisions of All Time, nine Fortune magazine editors have compiled such a list, including modern and historic decisions from companies around the globe. Verne Harnish, the Fortune magazine contributor who launched the idea of the book and whose succinct summaries precede the case study on every decision, explains: “In the end, the 18 management decisions that made our final list stood out from others because they were counterintuitive — they went against the grain of popular practice.” For example, Harnish continues, “What executive in his right mind would give his employees time to daydream — but that’s exactly what 3M CEO William McKnight did in 1948.”
New Takes on Familiar Tales
Many business book readers will be familiar with McKnight’s decision to give employees a certain percentage of free time to work on the project of their own choosing. Other familiar stories include Johnson & Johnson’s decision in 1982 to take action in the wake of the Tylenol poisonings that caused the deaths of seven people in the Chicago area; Jack Welch’s revitalization of GE’s corporate university at Crotonville, NY; and Nordstrom’s focus on boundaryless customer service.
In the knowledgeable hands of the Fortune editors, the short chapters of even these well-known cases make for interesting reading, thanks to unexpected details.
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Given the thousands of business decisions made every day by company executives and business owners around the world, selecting the 18 greatest business decisions of all time is no small feat. In The Greatest Business Decisions of All Time, nine Fortune magazine editors have compiled such a list, including modern and historic decisions from companies around the globe. Verne Harnish, the Fortune magazine contributor who launched the idea of the book and whose succinct summaries precede the case study on every decision, explains: “In the end, the 18 management decisions that made our final list stood out from others because they were counterintuitive — they went against the grain of popular practice.” For example, Harnish continues, “What executive in his right mind would give his employees time to daydream — but that’s exactly what 3M CEO William McKnight did in 1948.”
New Takes on Familiar Tales
Many business book readers will be familiar with McKnight’s decision to give employees a certain percentage of free time to work on the project of their own choosing. Other familiar stories include Johnson & Johnson’s decision in 1982 to take action in the wake of the Tylenol poisonings that caused the deaths of seven people in the Chicago area; Jack Welch’s revitalization of GE’s corporate university at Crotonville, NY; and Nordstrom’s focus on boundaryless customer service.
In the knowledgeable hands of the Fortune editors, the short chapters of even these well-known cases make for interesting reading, thanks to unexpected details.
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Friday, July 12, 2013
Mysteries of the Mind (2)
Sleep
It enhances one's ability to fight disease, improves memory and helps one cope with stress. Neglecting it can result in exhaustion, hallucinations and, in rare instances, even death! Sleep is important, but no one is quite sure why.
Scientists do know that people alternate between two kinds of sleep. Rapid eye movement sleep, REM, is when most humans dream. Deeper NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep may help people rest and conserve energy.
Scientists are still investigating the purpose of REM sleep and dreams. Some think dreams help people organize memories by selecting important short-term memories and converting them into long-term ones. Or dreams may exercise people's brains to prepare them for waking up.
Aging
Aging is a part of human life, but it isn't universal to all life. One type of ocean polyp doesn't age and could theoretically live forever. So why can't people live forever?
Some scientists see aging as a feature of human genes. It could be potentially beneficial, but they're not sure exactly how. Others see aging as cell damage that has built up gradually.
Almost everyone takes these processes for granted, but to scientists, they are far from ordinary.
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death
Friends, prepare yourself. Today's info cloud topic is completely different from yesterday's topic of laughter.
Today's topic is death. Now, this isn't a happy or popular topic, but since it is something we can't avoid, we sometimes need to talk about it.
It's a sensitive topic. As such, when we do talk about it, we should use language that is proper and accurate.
Ok, so let's start with a very great tragedy. When someone takes his own life.
Okay, the proper way to say this in English is, "He committed suicide." Now, remember, suicide is a noun, not a verb. So, it is incorrect to say, "He suicided."
It's also incorrect to say a person committed suicide if that person failed to kill himself. If the person still lives, you have to say he attempted to commit suicide.
Right. It's similar for when someone drowns.
Right. If a person has a life and death struggle in the water but lives, we need to say, "He almost or nearly drowned." A person cannot drown and still be alive.
Okay. Enough talk about death. Friends, remember, each day of life is a gift. So, go out and enjoy it.
Language Lab
enhance v. 促進, 提高, 增加 [en字首-使如何如何]
to improve something
- Exercise can enhance one's immune system.
運動可以提升免疫系統
- The redesigned procedure enhanced the workers' efficiency.
從新設計的程序提升工作人員的效率
hallucination n.幻覺
/həˌlu:səˈneɪʃən/ [重音在後面]
something which you imagine you can see or hear, but which is not really there, or the experience of this
- His hallucinations are caused by a brain tumor.
他的幻覺是腦留造成的
hallucinate v.使產生幻覺
- High
高記量的碼非可能會讓頭腦產生幻覺
theoretically adv. 理論上的，照理說
/ˌθi:jəˈrɛtɪkli/
relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is known to be true or real
- Theoretically, tickets for a weekend roadway show are extremely hard to get.
照理說週末的百老匯票是一票難求
theoretical adj.
- The physics course is very theoretical.
這堂的物理課非常著重理論
potentially adv.可能地，潛在地
something that is potentially dangerous, useful etc is not dangerous etc now, but may become so in the future
- This risky investment can potentially ruin the company.
這個風險性極大的投資案很有可能會毀掉這個公司
potential adj. 潛在的, 可能的
likely to develop into a particular type of person or thing in the future [= possible]
- potential customer 潛在客戶
- potential market 潛在巿場
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It enhances one's ability to fight disease, improves memory and helps one cope with stress. Neglecting it can result in exhaustion, hallucinations and, in rare instances, even death! Sleep is important, but no one is quite sure why.
Scientists do know that people alternate between two kinds of sleep. Rapid eye movement sleep, REM, is when most humans dream. Deeper NREM (non-rapid eye movement) sleep may help people rest and conserve energy.
Scientists are still investigating the purpose of REM sleep and dreams. Some think dreams help people organize memories by selecting important short-term memories and converting them into long-term ones. Or dreams may exercise people's brains to prepare them for waking up.
Aging
Aging is a part of human life, but it isn't universal to all life. One type of ocean polyp doesn't age and could theoretically live forever. So why can't people live forever?
Some scientists see aging as a feature of human genes. It could be potentially beneficial, but they're not sure exactly how. Others see aging as cell damage that has built up gradually.
Almost everyone takes these processes for granted, but to scientists, they are far from ordinary.
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death
Friends, prepare yourself. Today's info cloud topic is completely different from yesterday's topic of laughter.
Today's topic is death. Now, this isn't a happy or popular topic, but since it is something we can't avoid, we sometimes need to talk about it.
It's a sensitive topic. As such, when we do talk about it, we should use language that is proper and accurate.
Ok, so let's start with a very great tragedy. When someone takes his own life.
Okay, the proper way to say this in English is, "He committed suicide." Now, remember, suicide is a noun, not a verb. So, it is incorrect to say, "He suicided."
It's also incorrect to say a person committed suicide if that person failed to kill himself. If the person still lives, you have to say he attempted to commit suicide.
Right. It's similar for when someone drowns.
Right. If a person has a life and death struggle in the water but lives, we need to say, "He almost or nearly drowned." A person cannot drown and still be alive.
Okay. Enough talk about death. Friends, remember, each day of life is a gift. So, go out and enjoy it.
Language Lab
enhance v. 促進, 提高, 增加 [en字首-使如何如何]
- Exercise can enhance one's immune system.
運動可以提升免疫系統
- The redesigned procedure enhanced the workers' efficiency.
從新設計的程序提升工作人員的效率
hallucination n.幻覺
/həˌlu:səˈneɪʃən/ [重音在後面]
something which you imagine you can see or hear, but which is not really there, or the experience of this
- His hallucinations are caused by a brain tumor.
他的幻覺是腦留造成的
hallucinate v.使產生幻覺
- High
高記量的碼非可能會讓頭腦產生幻覺
theoretically adv. 理論上的，照理說
/ˌθi:jəˈrɛtɪkli/
relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is known to be true or real
- Theoretically, tickets for a weekend roadway show are extremely hard to get.
照理說週末的百老匯票是一票難求
theoretical adj.
- The physics course is very theoretical.
這堂的物理課非常著重理論
potentially adv.可能地，潛在地
something that is potentially dangerous, useful etc is not dangerous etc now, but may become so in the future
- This risky investment can potentially ruin the company.
這個風險性極大的投資案很有可能會毀掉這個公司
potential adj. 潛在的, 可能的
- potential customer 潛在客戶
- potential market 潛在巿場
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[Advanced] Map Quest (3)
4:30
Mapping, like web search, is a positive-feedback business--the better you are, the better you get, with more users creating more data. And that means almost every other mapping initiative doesn't stand a chance. Microsoft, which licenses much of its road data from Nokia, has mainly sought to improve its maps' user interface, especially its imagery. Bing recently completed a two-year effort to capture aerial images of the United States and Western Europe at a superhigh resolution. That's nice, but given Bing and Windows Phone's small market share when compared with Google search and Android's, it's likely in vain.
Then there's Apple, whose motivations for getting into mapping are unclear. The company, which declined to discuss its mapping plans publicly, ostensibly decided to build its own maps to control the iPhone user experience. But the move has created the opposite of its intended effect.
While Apple certainly has the resources to build the world's best maps, it has yet to marshal them like its rivals. "If you look at what Google and Nokia have had to invest, Apple is not even scratching the surface," says Nokia's Brondmo. But time, more than money, may be Apple's enemy. It would take them years, maybe even decades to catch up."
17:55 Map Madness
All these companies will keep pouring money into cartography because of its inherent, unknowable promise. Mapping requires, and creates, huge troves of user data. The bet is that the data will lead to insights into user behavior that can then be turned in to new products. Or, failing that, to methods for predicting customer actions in order to serve up better ads.
In other words, the money in maps lies in uncharted territory.
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Mapping, like web search, is a positive-feedback business--the better you are, the better you get, with more users creating more data. And that means almost every other mapping initiative doesn't stand a chance. Microsoft, which licenses much of its road data from Nokia, has mainly sought to improve its maps' user interface, especially its imagery. Bing recently completed a two-year effort to capture aerial images of the United States and Western Europe at a superhigh resolution. That's nice, but given Bing and Windows Phone's small market share when compared with Google search and Android's, it's likely in vain.
Then there's Apple, whose motivations for getting into mapping are unclear. The company, which declined to discuss its mapping plans publicly, ostensibly decided to build its own maps to control the iPhone user experience. But the move has created the opposite of its intended effect.
While Apple certainly has the resources to build the world's best maps, it has yet to marshal them like its rivals. "If you look at what Google and Nokia have had to invest, Apple is not even scratching the surface," says Nokia's Brondmo. But time, more than money, may be Apple's enemy. It would take them years, maybe even decades to catch up."
17:55 Map Madness
All these companies will keep pouring money into cartography because of its inherent, unknowable promise. Mapping requires, and creates, huge troves of user data. The bet is that the data will lead to insights into user behavior that can then be turned in to new products. Or, failing that, to methods for predicting customer actions in order to serve up better ads.
In other words, the money in maps lies in uncharted territory.
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Mysteries of the Mind (1)
Scientists are still trying to discover the secrets behind human minds
Scientists have taught us astounding facts about the world. But they haven't been able to explain the things we experience every day.
Laughter
Laughter is one form of communication that transcends culture and language. It's a natural response that even young children have. Yet scientists are not sure exactly what causes people to laugh or what function laughter plays. It may be a playful response to things that run contrary to people's expectations. Or laughter may have a social function of signaling that something is said in fun, not seriously.
Memory
People have an amazing ability to recall everything from mathematical facts to their morning routines to the smell of their favorite meal. Scientists think memory storage involves connections between brain cells. Memories may even affect the physical structures of human brains!
Human minds differentiate short-term and long-term memories. But scientists still don't have a complete explanation of how this process works. They also don't know how people retrieve their memories. When most people hear their best friend's name, they picture the person instantly.
The ability to recall things so quickly is amazing - and unexplained.
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Laughter is the best medicine.
It's kind of funny. Scientist are still trying to discover the purpose of laughter.
But it's really no mystery. Laughter exists for our physical, mental, and emotional health.
Physically, laughter relaxes our whole body. It helps us fight infections. It decreases pain and heart disease. And, fifteen minutes of laughter a day can actually help us lose weight.
Mentally laughter reduces stress, anxiety, and fear. It improves our mood and energizes our brain.
Emotionally, laughter helps us keep a positive outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss.
Whoever invented the idiom, "laughter is the best medicine", certainly knew what they were talking about.
Amazing right. Another great thing about laughter is that its benefits stay with us long after the joke is over.
Laughing by ourselves is good, but laughing with others is even better. Laughter strengthens relationships, enhances teamwork, and helps defuse conflict. Look closely at any healthy marriage, and your're sure to find some laughter.
Legendary actor, Charlie Chaplin once said, a day without laughter, is a day wasted.
So friends, if you haven't laughed yet today, get out there and have a good laugh. It's good for you.
Grammar Gym
It may be a playful response to things that run contrary to people's expectations.
to run contrary to: to go against
- The advertisement campaign had to be changed because it ran contrary to the company's core values.
- Although everything the tourists did today ran contrary to their travel itinerary, they still had a wonderful time.
Language Lab
astound v.使震驚
to cause a feeling of great surprise or wonder in (someone)
- The news of the plane crash astounded the whole nation.
飛機失事的消息震驚全國
astounding adj. 使人震驚或訝異的 [astound現在分詞當形容詞]
- The effects of the treatments are quite astounding.
這個治療的程效非常的驚人
transcend v. 超越 [trans 字首-轉換]
/trænˈsɛnd/
to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of (something)
- Loyalty to the country should always transcend personal benefits.
對國家的忠誠種是要超過各人的利益
- The movie talks about how love can transcend hatred and discrimination.
這部電影談論愛如何超過仇恨以及歧視
differentiate v. 分辨, 區分 [分辨哪二樣東西用 介系詞 between]
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌeɪt/
to make (someone or something) different in some way ;
to see or state the difference or differences between two or more things [no obj] — often + between
- Patrick can't differentiate between imagination and reality.
Patrick 沒有辦法分辨想像和現實
[要把某件事從裡面分出來 介系詞 from]
- Helen's confidence differentiated her from other models.
Helen 的自信讓她從其他的模特兒中脫穎而出
retrieve v. 取回, 恢復, 搜尋 [字首-回來]
/rɪˈtri:v/
to get and bring (something) back from a place
- The software helps you retrieve a database more effectively.
這套軟體幫助你更有效率的搜尋資料庫
- Leon went back to the restaurant to retrieve his coat.
Leon 回到餐廳拿回他的外套
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Scientists have taught us astounding facts about the world. But they haven't been able to explain the things we experience every day.
Laughter
Laughter is one form of communication that transcends culture and language. It's a natural response that even young children have. Yet scientists are not sure exactly what causes people to laugh or what function laughter plays. It may be a playful response to things that run contrary to people's expectations. Or laughter may have a social function of signaling that something is said in fun, not seriously.
Memory
People have an amazing ability to recall everything from mathematical facts to their morning routines to the smell of their favorite meal. Scientists think memory storage involves connections between brain cells. Memories may even affect the physical structures of human brains!
Human minds differentiate short-term and long-term memories. But scientists still don't have a complete explanation of how this process works. They also don't know how people retrieve their memories. When most people hear their best friend's name, they picture the person instantly.
The ability to recall things so quickly is amazing - and unexplained.
Info Cloud
Laughter is the best medicine.
It's kind of funny. Scientist are still trying to discover the purpose of laughter.
But it's really no mystery. Laughter exists for our physical, mental, and emotional health.
Physically, laughter relaxes our whole body. It helps us fight infections. It decreases pain and heart disease. And, fifteen minutes of laughter a day can actually help us lose weight.
Mentally laughter reduces stress, anxiety, and fear. It improves our mood and energizes our brain.
Emotionally, laughter helps us keep a positive outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss.
Whoever invented the idiom, "laughter is the best medicine", certainly knew what they were talking about.
Amazing right. Another great thing about laughter is that its benefits stay with us long after the joke is over.
Laughing by ourselves is good, but laughing with others is even better. Laughter strengthens relationships, enhances teamwork, and helps defuse conflict. Look closely at any healthy marriage, and your're sure to find some laughter.
Legendary actor, Charlie Chaplin once said, a day without laughter, is a day wasted.
So friends, if you haven't laughed yet today, get out there and have a good laugh. It's good for you.
Grammar Gym
It may be a playful response to things that run contrary to people's expectations.
to run contrary to: to go against
- The advertisement campaign had to be changed because it ran contrary to the company's core values.
- Although everything the tourists did today ran contrary to their travel itinerary, they still had a wonderful time.
Language Lab
astound v.使震驚
to cause a feeling of great surprise or wonder in (someone)
- The news of the plane crash astounded the whole nation.
飛機失事的消息震驚全國
astounding adj. 使人震驚或訝異的 [astound現在分詞當形容詞]
- The effects of the treatments are quite astounding.
這個治療的程效非常的驚人
transcend v. 超越 [trans 字首-轉換]
/trænˈsɛnd/
to rise above or go beyond the normal limits of (something)
- Loyalty to the country should always transcend personal benefits.
對國家的忠誠種是要超過各人的利益
- The movie talks about how love can transcend hatred and discrimination.
這部電影談論愛如何超過仇恨以及歧視
differentiate v. 分辨, 區分 [分辨哪二樣東西用 介系詞 between]
/ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌeɪt/
to make (someone or something) different in some way ;
to see or state the difference or differences between two or more things [no obj] — often + between
- Patrick can't differentiate between imagination and reality.
Patrick 沒有辦法分辨想像和現實
[要把某件事從裡面分出來 介系詞 from]
- Helen's confidence differentiated her from other models.
Helen 的自信讓她從其他的模特兒中脫穎而出
retrieve v. 取回, 恢復, 搜尋 [字首-回來]
/rɪˈtri:v/
to get and bring (something) back from a place
- The software helps you retrieve a database more effectively.
這套軟體幫助你更有效率的搜尋資料庫
- Leon went back to the restaurant to retrieve his coat.
Leon 回到餐廳拿回他的外套
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[Advanced] Map Quest (2)
More than maps
Digital representations of the real world don't just drive our use of smartphones and tablets; they're also key to some promising technologies (like driverless cars) and every location-enabled startup. "We think there have been three big shifts in what people were asking online," says Hans Peter Brondmo, Nokia's head of new product innovation. "The first was 'what'--Google won that battle. The second question was 'who,' and Facebook won that. The next big question is 'where,' and that's what we're fighting to become, the Where company."
To the end of the earth
The fight means that the world is now better mapped than at any time in the history of civilization. Nokia's cartographic wizards assert that its maps cover more countries, receive inputs from more sources (80,000 data feeds), and are updated more quickly (up to 2.4 million times a day) than those of any other service. In 2008, Google launched Ground Truth, a massive project that uses a fleet of airplanes, automobiles, and data collected from public and private agencies to create a proprietary location database of 40 countries around the world. There are product innovations such as photo-realistic 3-D maps, 360-degree panoramic views, street views, and transit and turn-by-turn directions.
One map's failure is another map's fortune
Maps also factor into Google's highest-profile current and future projects. In the wake of Apple's debacle, Google Maps has become a key selling point for choosing an Android phone over an iPhone.
Nokia, too, has seized on Apple's failed launch by releasing an iOS app, branded Here Maps, to woo iPhone users disaffected by Apple Maps. "We would love for iOS users to be more aware of Nokia," says Brondmo. "Maybe they'll look at our great maps app and next time around decide to take a harder look at our Lumia phone.
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Digital representations of the real world don't just drive our use of smartphones and tablets; they're also key to some promising technologies (like driverless cars) and every location-enabled startup. "We think there have been three big shifts in what people were asking online," says Hans Peter Brondmo, Nokia's head of new product innovation. "The first was 'what'--Google won that battle. The second question was 'who,' and Facebook won that. The next big question is 'where,' and that's what we're fighting to become, the Where company."
To the end of the earth
The fight means that the world is now better mapped than at any time in the history of civilization. Nokia's cartographic wizards assert that its maps cover more countries, receive inputs from more sources (80,000 data feeds), and are updated more quickly (up to 2.4 million times a day) than those of any other service. In 2008, Google launched Ground Truth, a massive project that uses a fleet of airplanes, automobiles, and data collected from public and private agencies to create a proprietary location database of 40 countries around the world. There are product innovations such as photo-realistic 3-D maps, 360-degree panoramic views, street views, and transit and turn-by-turn directions.
One map's failure is another map's fortune
Maps also factor into Google's highest-profile current and future projects. In the wake of Apple's debacle, Google Maps has become a key selling point for choosing an Android phone over an iPhone.
Nokia, too, has seized on Apple's failed launch by releasing an iOS app, branded Here Maps, to woo iPhone users disaffected by Apple Maps. "We would love for iOS users to be more aware of Nokia," says Brondmo. "Maybe they'll look at our great maps app and next time around decide to take a harder look at our Lumia phone.
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
Carey Mulligan (2)
Mulligan decided to write Fellowes, and his wife answered her letter. She invited Mulligan to a dinner with a few other young, hopeful actors. After meeting Mulligan, Fellowes' wife arranged for her to try out the film Pride and Prejudice. She got the role of Kitty Bennet, and the rest, as they say, is history.
Next she got parts on British TV and Broadway, followed by more film and TV parts. The young actress was quickly developing a long list of accomplishments.
Then 2009 brought overnight fame. Mulligan's memorable performance in An Deucation earned her an Academy Award nomination.
A bright future
In April 2012, Mulligan married Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons. They got married on an English farm surrounded by friends Colin Firth, Jake Gyllenhaal and others.
With over 20 roles to her credit, Mulligan says she is happiest when she's working. She must be very happy these days as her future looks bright and the opportunities are plentiful.
Info Cloud
actor/actress
Today, we continue to look at Carey Mulligan, the beautiful young actress, or is it actor?
Well, Ken, in this day and age, it is perfectly acceptable, if not preferred, to call a female performer an actor.
So, never use the word actress anymore?
Not exactly. Some women performers feel the term actress diminishes them somehow. While others feel it separates them from male actors in a positive way.
We know there has been a movement in different circles to go gender neutral. We've seen stewardess replaced by flight attendant and waitress replaced by sever.
That's right! And, since the word actress is a gender specific word, some groups assert that the word is sexist. This has led to the emergence of the gender neutral usage of actor, especially when referring to male and female performers collectively.
However, actress remains the common term used in major acting awards given to women recipients. For example, she won an Oscar for best actress.
And, unlike stewardess, actress is still widely used and accepted in general usage. So, there is really no consensus at this point. As a rule of thumb, use actor for both male and female performers; use actress to refer to the name of an award.
Grammar Gym
Hi friends, welcome to the grammar gym. My name is Liz. And, here's our grammar tip sentence.
After meeting Mulligan, Fellowes' wife arranged for her to try out for the film, Pride and Prejudice.
Our focus today is on the phrase: try out.
You may have heard of trying something out. Like, here is a new restaurant around the block, we should go try it out.
But in today's sentence, try out has a different meaning.
Here it means to go through a test in order to get a job.
So, today's sentence just means, Fellowes' wife helped Mulligan get the chance to be tested for a part in the film, Pride and Prejudice. And clearly, Mulligan passed that test.
Ok. Let's have a look at some example sentences.
The coach encouraged Bobby to try out for the school basketball team.
Or.
Although Kim has no acting experience, she still wanted to try out for the lead role in the play.
If you like to see some more example sentences, they're available in today's Grammar tip section in your magazine.
This is Liz from the Grammar Gym. See you next time.
Language Lab
hopeful adj. 有希望的; 有前途的
believing that what you hope for is likely to happen
- The agency has invested a great deal of money in these hopeful talents.
這家經紀公司在這些前景看好的．．投資了大量的金錢
hopeful n. 前景看好的人
someone who is hoping to be successful, especially in acting, sports, politics
- These young hopefuls will be intensively trained for the next Olympic Games.
這些明日之星會為了要參加下次的奧運而參加密集的訓練
accomplishment n. 成就, 技能
something successful or impressive that is achieved after a lot of effort and hard work [= achievement];
an ability to do something well, or the skill involved in doing something well
- This boy's technical accomplishment on the guitar is amazing.
這個男孩的吉他技巧非常的驚人
- Completing the marathon is a great accomplishment for this handicapped girl.
對這個殘障的女孩而言，完成馬拉松是一件了不起的成就
Academy Award nomination n. 奧斯卡金項獎提名
[Academy 美國演藝學院/Award獎項/nomination提名]
Academy Award
used for an award given by part of the U.S. film industry to the best actors, directors, etc., of the year
- The movie got six Academy Award nominations.
這部電影得到了六項奧斯卡金項獎提名
Oscar nominees 奧斯卡的被提名者
plentiful adj. 充足的，多的
more than enough in quantity
- The food supplies in the camp are plentiful.
這個營地的食物供應量非常的充足
- Plentiful rain contributed to the huge harvest this year.
今年的豐收要歸功於豐沛的雨水
plenty n.多的，充足
a situation in which there is a lot of food and goods available for people
in plenty - in large supply or more than enough
- We've got plenty of time to finish the project.
我們有足夠的時間去完成這個計畫
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Next she got parts on British TV and Broadway, followed by more film and TV parts. The young actress was quickly developing a long list of accomplishments.
Then 2009 brought overnight fame. Mulligan's memorable performance in An Deucation earned her an Academy Award nomination.
A bright future
In April 2012, Mulligan married Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons. They got married on an English farm surrounded by friends Colin Firth, Jake Gyllenhaal and others.
With over 20 roles to her credit, Mulligan says she is happiest when she's working. She must be very happy these days as her future looks bright and the opportunities are plentiful.
Info Cloud
actor/actress
Today, we continue to look at Carey Mulligan, the beautiful young actress, or is it actor?
Well, Ken, in this day and age, it is perfectly acceptable, if not preferred, to call a female performer an actor.
So, never use the word actress anymore?
Not exactly. Some women performers feel the term actress diminishes them somehow. While others feel it separates them from male actors in a positive way.
We know there has been a movement in different circles to go gender neutral. We've seen stewardess replaced by flight attendant and waitress replaced by sever.
That's right! And, since the word actress is a gender specific word, some groups assert that the word is sexist. This has led to the emergence of the gender neutral usage of actor, especially when referring to male and female performers collectively.
However, actress remains the common term used in major acting awards given to women recipients. For example, she won an Oscar for best actress.
And, unlike stewardess, actress is still widely used and accepted in general usage. So, there is really no consensus at this point. As a rule of thumb, use actor for both male and female performers; use actress to refer to the name of an award.
Grammar Gym
Hi friends, welcome to the grammar gym. My name is Liz. And, here's our grammar tip sentence.
After meeting Mulligan, Fellowes' wife arranged for her to try out for the film, Pride and Prejudice.
Our focus today is on the phrase: try out.
You may have heard of trying something out. Like, here is a new restaurant around the block, we should go try it out.
But in today's sentence, try out has a different meaning.
Here it means to go through a test in order to get a job.
So, today's sentence just means, Fellowes' wife helped Mulligan get the chance to be tested for a part in the film, Pride and Prejudice. And clearly, Mulligan passed that test.
Ok. Let's have a look at some example sentences.
The coach encouraged Bobby to try out for the school basketball team.
Or.
Although Kim has no acting experience, she still wanted to try out for the lead role in the play.
If you like to see some more example sentences, they're available in today's Grammar tip section in your magazine.
This is Liz from the Grammar Gym. See you next time.
Language Lab
hopeful adj. 有希望的; 有前途的
believing that what you hope for is likely to happen
- The agency has invested a great deal of money in these hopeful talents.
這家經紀公司在這些前景看好的．．投資了大量的金錢
hopeful n. 前景看好的人
someone who is hoping to be successful, especially in acting, sports, politics
- These young hopefuls will be intensively trained for the next Olympic Games.
這些明日之星會為了要參加下次的奧運而參加密集的訓練
accomplishment n. 成就, 技能
an ability to do something well, or the skill involved in doing something well
- This boy's technical accomplishment on the guitar is amazing.
這個男孩的吉他技巧非常的驚人
- Completing the marathon is a great accomplishment for this handicapped girl.
對這個殘障的女孩而言，完成馬拉松是一件了不起的成就
Academy Award nomination n. 奧斯卡金項獎提名
[Academy 美國演藝學院/Award獎項/nomination提名]
Academy Award
used for an award given by part of the U.S. film industry to the best actors, directors, etc., of the year
- The movie got six Academy Award nominations.
這部電影得到了六項奧斯卡金項獎提名
Oscar nominees 奧斯卡的被提名者
plentiful adj. 充足的，多的
- The food supplies in the camp are plentiful.
這個營地的食物供應量非常的充足
- Plentiful rain contributed to the huge harvest this year.
今年的豐收要歸功於豐沛的雨水
plenty n.多的，充足
- We've got plenty of time to finish the project.
我們有足夠的時間去完成這個計畫
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
[Advanced] Map Quest (1)
Google, Apple, Nokia and Microsoft are competing to give you the best maps on the globe. But does this race even have a prize?
by Farhad Manjoo / 2013, Mansueto Ventures LLC, as first published in Fast Company Magazine. Distributed by MCT Information Services.
Everyone has at least one mapping fiasco story—“and then I turned right, right into a swamp!”—and Brian McClendon, VP of Google’s mapping division, has heard them all. People can’t resist sharing them, even though the misadventure is never as wacky as the storyteller thinks it is. When I tell him my tale of directional woe, he sighs. “We should have gotten your query right,” he replies in a weary, apologetic tone.
About six weeks before I coaxed this measure of regret out of Google Maps, Internet outrage about some glaring errors in Apple’s new Maps app had prompted CEO Tim Cook to apologize to the world. After saying he was “extremely sorry,” he vowed Apple would “keep working nonstop” until Maps lives up to the high standards customers expect of the company.
Challenges in charting
Mapping is a thankless endeavor. It’s time—and labor—intensive to traverse, capture, analyze and present every nook and cranny of the globe. It’s also expensive. New roads, buildings and entire cities are constantly popping up, challenging the best efforts of every mapping firm. And customers are demanding: While you’ll overlook mediocrity in other digital experiences—blurry Skype video chats, numerous incoherent conversations with Siri—when it comes to getting to the right place at the right time, failure isn't an option.
Given all the headaches, why has mapping moved to the center of some of the most contentious fights in tech, including Apple’s escalating feud with Google? Mobile software competitors—Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nokia and a host of others—all share the same hunch that maps sit at the core of our digital future.
fiasco n.
/fiˈæskoʊ/
an event that is completely unsuccessful, in a way that is very embarrassing or disappointing [= disaster]
misadventure n.
an unlucky event or occurrence : a bad experience or accident that is usually minor
wacky adj.
/ˈwæki/
silly in an exciting or amusing way [= crazy]
woe n.
/ˈwoʊ/
the problems and troubles affecting someone
apologetic adj.
/əˌpɑ:ləˈʤɛtɪk/
feeling or showing regret : expressing an apology
coax v.
/ˈkoʊks/
to influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way
outrage n.
/ˈaʊtˌreɪʤ/ extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong
glaring adj.
/ˈglerɪŋ/
very obvious or noticeable
endeavor n.
/ɪnˈdɛvɚ/
an attempt to do something new or difficult
traverse v.
/trəˈvɚs/
to move across, over, or through something, especially an area of land or water
nook n.
a small quiet place which is sheltered by a rock, a big tree etc;
a small space in a corner of a room
cranny n.
/ˈkræni/
a small narrow hole in a wall or rock
mediocrity n.
/ˌmi:diˈɑ:krəti/
the quality of something that is not very good : the quality or state of being mediocre;
a person who does not have the special ability to do something well
incoherent adj.
/ˌɪnkoʊˈhirənt/
not coherent: such as a : not able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood
escalate v.
/ˈɛskəˌleɪt/
to become worse or to make (something) worse or more severe;
to become greater or higher or to make (something) greater or higher
feud n.
/ˈfju:d/
a long and angry fight or quarrel between two people or two groups
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by Farhad Manjoo / 2013, Mansueto Ventures LLC, as first published in Fast Company Magazine. Distributed by MCT Information Services.
Everyone has at least one mapping fiasco story—“and then I turned right, right into a swamp!”—and Brian McClendon, VP of Google’s mapping division, has heard them all. People can’t resist sharing them, even though the misadventure is never as wacky as the storyteller thinks it is. When I tell him my tale of directional woe, he sighs. “We should have gotten your query right,” he replies in a weary, apologetic tone.
About six weeks before I coaxed this measure of regret out of Google Maps, Internet outrage about some glaring errors in Apple’s new Maps app had prompted CEO Tim Cook to apologize to the world. After saying he was “extremely sorry,” he vowed Apple would “keep working nonstop” until Maps lives up to the high standards customers expect of the company.
Challenges in charting
Mapping is a thankless endeavor. It’s time—and labor—intensive to traverse, capture, analyze and present every nook and cranny of the globe. It’s also expensive. New roads, buildings and entire cities are constantly popping up, challenging the best efforts of every mapping firm. And customers are demanding: While you’ll overlook mediocrity in other digital experiences—blurry Skype video chats, numerous incoherent conversations with Siri—when it comes to getting to the right place at the right time, failure isn't an option.
Given all the headaches, why has mapping moved to the center of some of the most contentious fights in tech, including Apple’s escalating feud with Google? Mobile software competitors—Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nokia and a host of others—all share the same hunch that maps sit at the core of our digital future.
fiasco n.
/fiˈæskoʊ/
misadventure n.
an unlucky event or occurrence : a bad experience or accident that is usually minor
wacky adj.
/ˈwæki/
woe n.
/ˈwoʊ/
apologetic adj.
/əˌpɑ:ləˈʤɛtɪk/
feeling or showing regret : expressing an apology
coax v.
/ˈkoʊks/
to influence or persuade (a person or animal) to do something by talking in a gentle and friendly way
outrage n.
/ˈaʊtˌreɪʤ/ extreme anger : a strong feeling of unhappiness because of something bad, hurtful, or morally wrong
glaring adj.
/ˈglerɪŋ/
very obvious or noticeable
endeavor n.
/ɪnˈdɛvɚ/
an attempt to do something new or difficult
traverse v.
/trəˈvɚs/
cranny n.
/ˈkræni/
a small narrow hole in a wall or rock
mediocrity n.
/ˌmi:diˈɑ:krəti/
the quality of something that is not very good : the quality or state of being mediocre;
a person who does not have the special ability to do something well
incoherent adj.
/ˌɪnkoʊˈhirənt/
not coherent: such as a : not able to talk or express yourself in a clear way that can be easily understood
escalate v.
/ˈɛskəˌleɪt/
to become worse or to make (something) worse or more severe;
to become greater or higher or to make (something) greater or higher
feud n.
/ˈfju:d/
a long and angry fight or quarrel between two people or two groups
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Carey Mulligan (1)
This beautiful, young actress never stops reaching for her goals
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
[Advanced] Super-Cocooning (1) (2) (3)
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Monday, July 8, 2013
Handwriting: Necessary or Not? (1)
Is the pen mightier than the keys?
Jim writes down the name and address of a restaurant he is recommending to Jack and gives it to him.
Jack: Thanks, Jim. I can't wait to go. Wow-- your handwriting is so beautiful!
Jim: Thanks! You know many school can't spend much time instructing students in handwriting anymore. It's kind of that, isn't it?
Jack: I've herad about that, but handwriting isn't as valuable now that everything is done by computer. When I write, I use a keyboard much more often than a pen.
Jim: Call me old-fashioned, but I still write letters and cards by hand. Besides everyone needs to write things by hand sometimes, so it's important to make sure your writing is legible.
Jack: Yeah. But I think most people's writing is legible already. At least it's good enough for the small amount they have to write. For anything long, printed papers usually look neater. Plus, when we type we can use spell check to make sure our spelling and grammar are correct.
Jim: That's exactly why students should write by hand! How can they learn to spell it the computer always does it for them?
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Jim writes down the name and address of a restaurant he is recommending to Jack and gives it to him.
Jack: Thanks, Jim. I can't wait to go. Wow-- your handwriting is so beautiful!
Jim: Thanks! You know many school can't spend much time instructing students in handwriting anymore. It's kind of that, isn't it?
Jack: I've herad about that, but handwriting isn't as valuable now that everything is done by computer. When I write, I use a keyboard much more often than a pen.
Jim: Call me old-fashioned, but I still write letters and cards by hand. Besides everyone needs to write things by hand sometimes, so it's important to make sure your writing is legible.
Jack: Yeah. But I think most people's writing is legible already. At least it's good enough for the small amount they have to write. For anything long, printed papers usually look neater. Plus, when we type we can use spell check to make sure our spelling and grammar are correct.
Jim: That's exactly why students should write by hand! How can they learn to spell it the computer always does it for them?
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Friday, July 5, 2013
[Advanced] Jennifer Lawrence Goes for Gold in Silver Linings
Away from the big screen, this emerging star keeps her life simple
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Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Christian Salvation Service Celebrates Life (1)(2)(3)
Remembering 30 years of service while looking to the future
What do Sweden, the United States, Australia and the Netherlands have in common? Nearly 1,700 kids from the island of Taiwan - all adopted with the assistance of Christian Salvation Service (CSS). Many others have stayed with their birth families with the help of CSS. Started in 1983, the organization was established to help women and children in crisis. Working together since the beginning, Paula Voigtmann and Hsieh Hui-Chen have seen the organization grow. It now includes 56 full-time staff, including 16 social workers and 24 child-care workers.
Baby Rescue
In the1980, along with assisting women and teens with unwanted pregnancies, CSS led the way in premature baby rescue. Neonatal Intensive Care Units (ICU) were new and too costly for many, CSS assisted by taking financial responsibility for the babies' care, enabling many to live full lives.
Changed lives
David - born in 1983, lives in the USA. Sports, band and singing in high school productions makes David's youth. His acting and singing were amazing. At 17 he visited his birth family with his adoptive parents, and they all found out why. His birth mother, a professional performer, was a member of a tribe noted for its performance abilities.
Alison - born in 1984, lives in the USA. With a junior high school education, Alison's teenage mother left home to work and live in a factory. It was fun and exciting at first to be away from her parent's supervision. However, she soon found herself pregnant. With the help of a CSS counselor, the young mother and her parents placed her baby in a loving and prepared home. A common story in the 80s for many, including Alison's mom.
Alison does social networking and design for a network of children's clinics and hospitals. Her passion for dancing had led to her involvement in many productions. One production in particular, coordinated by multiple dance studios, uses its proceeds to make the wishes of seriously ill children come true.
Susanna - born in 1987, lives in Sweden. One of five children in a single-parent family, the teenage girl was taken to the hospital by her mother. Only when premature labor began did the family realize the girl was pregnant. At birth, the hospital referred the 1600 gram baby, Susanna, to CSS for care.
Adopted by a family from Sweden. Susanna grew up in a loving household with her brother, adopted from Vietnam. Now she seeks to tell her birth family how grateful she is. She feels they were brave, or desperate, to give her a chance.
Steve - born in 1986, lives in the USA. Steve and his twin sister, Emily, were adopted together by a family through CSS. As a result of birth trauma, Steve has cerebral palsy(CP). Sometimes at school kids bullied him, but he didn't give up. He trained for sports and has won medals in the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Feberation World Games(IWAS), Steve's goal is to be a motivational speaker!
Roel - born in 1991, lives in the Netherlands. Roel was born with no left arm and only three fingers and no elbow on his fight ar. He birth parents did not feel capable of meeting his educational and medical reeds so at 1 1/2, Roel was adopted.
He went to many doctors and received lots of treatment, and despite his handicap, he tried everything. Roel has a prosthesis for his left arm. He swims, plays table tennis and collects coins.
Tiana - born in 1994, lives in Australia. In 1994 a young unwed mother gave up her premature daughter. Nineteen years later, Tiana's parents describe her as outgoing and self-confident. Upon finishing her chef apprenticeship, Tiana plans to open a Chinese tea house and restaurant.
This glimpse of the past gives hope for the future!
Grammar Gym
noted for: famous for: known for
- His birth mother, a professional performer, was a member of a tribe noted for its performance abilities.
- This spa resort is noted for its luxurious relaxation therapy.
- The university's foreign language department is noted for its overseas exchange programs.
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staff n.員工(集合名詞+單數動詞) v.為某個地方配備人員
- The staff is in a meeting.
全體職員正在開會
- Several staff (members) were late.
- It now includes 56 full-time staff.
這裡現在有56名全職員工
fully staffed員工額滿了、沒有空缺了
realize v.發現、意識到 (在時間上，是一剎那的)
- I realize who I love.
我恍然大悟，我愛的是誰
know v.了解、知道(在時間上，一直持續的狀態)
- I know who I love.
我知道我愛的是誰!(言下之意，我始終都知道)
table tennis : ping-pong
- Table Tennis is the name of the sport played. That is why there isn't ping pong in the Olympics. Ping Pong is a brand name that has since become interchangable with the word table tennis in the United States. There are ping pong tables which are used to play table tennis (the brand ping pong) and table tennis tables which are essentially the same thing.
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in common共有的、相同的
- Sandra and I have so many things in common; that's why we're best friends.
Sandra和我有許多相似處，這就是為什麼我們是最好的朋友。
- In common with many teenagers, Claire loves pop stars.
和許多青少年一樣，Claire喜歡流行音樂的明星。
assistance n.援助、幫助
- With foreign economic and medical assistance, the country gradually recovered from the earthquake.
由於有國外經濟及醫藥上的援助，這個國家漸漸從地震中恢復過來。
- A nice gentleman came to my assistance when my car broke down.
我的車子拋錨時，一位好心的男士過來幫忙。
pregnancy n.懷孕
- The pregnancy came as a wonderful surprise for the couple.
這次懷孕，對這對夫妻而言，是很棒的驚喜。
- Tina suffered from severe morning sickness during her third pregnancy.
Tina懷第三胎時，有嚴重的孕吐。
financial adj.財務的、金融的
finance n.財務、金融
- The company is experiencing financial difficulties now.
這家公司正處於財務困難中
- At the age of 30, Hank is finally free from financial dependence on his parents.
Hank卅歲時，在經濟上，終於不再依賴他的父母。
- Richard is majoring in finance in college.
Richard大學時主修金融
pregnant adj.懷孕的
- The couple finally got pregnant after years of trying.
這對夫妻嘗試多年之後，終於懷孕了
- Brenda was still in college when she was pregnant with her second child.
Brenda懷第二胎時，還在大學就讀
multiple adj.多個的、多重的、複雜的
- The victim is suffering from multiple injuries.
這位傷者有多處部位受傷
- The food-processor has multiple functions.
這個食物處理機有多重功能
household n.一家人、家庭、戶 adj.家庭的
household chores家務
household appliances家電
- Over 70% of the households in this area are on welfare.
這個區域超過百分七十的家庭，依靠領取社會救濟金
grateful adj.感激的、感謝的
gratitude n.感激、感謝
- I'm really grateful for your support.
我真的非常感謝你的支持
- We want to express our gratitude through this card.
我們想透過這張卡片，表達我們感激之情
trauma n.創傷、外傷
- The woman's depression was caused by a series of childhood traumas.
這位女子的憂鬱症是一連串童年時的創傷所造成的
- Theo hasn't recovered from the trauma of his divorce.
Theo尚未從離婚的創傷中走出來
motivational adj.激勵人心的、鼓舞人心的
motivation n.動機
- Jason is a kind of motivational speaker.
Jason是一位激勵人心的演說家
- The president's motivational speech encouraged the people to stay strong during the war.
總統激勵人心的演說，鼓勵人們戰爭時要保持堅強
handicap n.(生理的、心理的)殘障
handicapped adj.殘障的
- Larry lost his right arm during the crash, but he soon overcame his handicap.
Larry在車禍中失去了右手臂，但是他很快就克服他的障礙。
- The boy was mentally handicapped.
這名男孩智能不足
apprenticeship n.學徒
apprentice n.見習生
- During her apprenticeship, Chloe learned how to tailor.
當學徒的階段，Chloe學會專業的縫紉。
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What do Sweden, the United States, Australia and the Netherlands have in common? Nearly 1,700 kids from the island of Taiwan - all adopted with the assistance of Christian Salvation Service (CSS). Many others have stayed with their birth families with the help of CSS. Started in 1983, the organization was established to help women and children in crisis. Working together since the beginning, Paula Voigtmann and Hsieh Hui-Chen have seen the organization grow. It now includes 56 full-time staff, including 16 social workers and 24 child-care workers.
Baby Rescue
In the1980, along with assisting women and teens with unwanted pregnancies, CSS led the way in premature baby rescue. Neonatal Intensive Care Units (ICU) were new and too costly for many, CSS assisted by taking financial responsibility for the babies' care, enabling many to live full lives.
Changed lives
David - born in 1983, lives in the USA. Sports, band and singing in high school productions makes David's youth. His acting and singing were amazing. At 17 he visited his birth family with his adoptive parents, and they all found out why. His birth mother, a professional performer, was a member of a tribe noted for its performance abilities.
Alison - born in 1984, lives in the USA. With a junior high school education, Alison's teenage mother left home to work and live in a factory. It was fun and exciting at first to be away from her parent's supervision. However, she soon found herself pregnant. With the help of a CSS counselor, the young mother and her parents placed her baby in a loving and prepared home. A common story in the 80s for many, including Alison's mom.
Alison does social networking and design for a network of children's clinics and hospitals. Her passion for dancing had led to her involvement in many productions. One production in particular, coordinated by multiple dance studios, uses its proceeds to make the wishes of seriously ill children come true.
Susanna - born in 1987, lives in Sweden. One of five children in a single-parent family, the teenage girl was taken to the hospital by her mother. Only when premature labor began did the family realize the girl was pregnant. At birth, the hospital referred the 1600 gram baby, Susanna, to CSS for care.
Adopted by a family from Sweden. Susanna grew up in a loving household with her brother, adopted from Vietnam. Now she seeks to tell her birth family how grateful she is. She feels they were brave, or desperate, to give her a chance.
Steve - born in 1986, lives in the USA. Steve and his twin sister, Emily, were adopted together by a family through CSS. As a result of birth trauma, Steve has cerebral palsy(CP). Sometimes at school kids bullied him, but he didn't give up. He trained for sports and has won medals in the International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Feberation World Games(IWAS), Steve's goal is to be a motivational speaker!
Roel - born in 1991, lives in the Netherlands. Roel was born with no left arm and only three fingers and no elbow on his fight ar. He birth parents did not feel capable of meeting his educational and medical reeds so at 1 1/2, Roel was adopted.
He went to many doctors and received lots of treatment, and despite his handicap, he tried everything. Roel has a prosthesis for his left arm. He swims, plays table tennis and collects coins.
Tiana - born in 1994, lives in Australia. In 1994 a young unwed mother gave up her premature daughter. Nineteen years later, Tiana's parents describe her as outgoing and self-confident. Upon finishing her chef apprenticeship, Tiana plans to open a Chinese tea house and restaurant.
This glimpse of the past gives hope for the future!
Grammar Gym
noted for: famous for: known for
- His birth mother, a professional performer, was a member of a tribe noted for its performance abilities.
- This spa resort is noted for its luxurious relaxation therapy.
- The university's foreign language department is noted for its overseas exchange programs.
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staff n.員工(集合名詞+單數動詞) v.為某個地方配備人員
- The staff is in a meeting.
全體職員正在開會
- Several staff (members) were late.
- It now includes 56 full-time staff.
這裡現在有56名全職員工
fully staffed員工額滿了、沒有空缺了
realize v.發現、意識到 (在時間上，是一剎那的)
- I realize who I love.
我恍然大悟，我愛的是誰
know v.了解、知道(在時間上，一直持續的狀態)
- I know who I love.
我知道我愛的是誰!(言下之意，我始終都知道)
table tennis : ping-pong
- Table Tennis is the name of the sport played. That is why there isn't ping pong in the Olympics. Ping Pong is a brand name that has since become interchangable with the word table tennis in the United States. There are ping pong tables which are used to play table tennis (the brand ping pong) and table tennis tables which are essentially the same thing.
Language Lab
in common共有的、相同的
- Sandra and I have so many things in common; that's why we're best friends.
Sandra和我有許多相似處，這就是為什麼我們是最好的朋友。
- In common with many teenagers, Claire loves pop stars.
和許多青少年一樣，Claire喜歡流行音樂的明星。
assistance n.援助、幫助
- With foreign economic and medical assistance, the country gradually recovered from the earthquake.
由於有國外經濟及醫藥上的援助，這個國家漸漸從地震中恢復過來。
- A nice gentleman came to my assistance when my car broke down.
我的車子拋錨時，一位好心的男士過來幫忙。
pregnancy n.懷孕
- The pregnancy came as a wonderful surprise for the couple.
這次懷孕，對這對夫妻而言，是很棒的驚喜。
- Tina suffered from severe morning sickness during her third pregnancy.
Tina懷第三胎時，有嚴重的孕吐。
financial adj.財務的、金融的
finance n.財務、金融
- The company is experiencing financial difficulties now.
這家公司正處於財務困難中
- At the age of 30, Hank is finally free from financial dependence on his parents.
Hank卅歲時，在經濟上，終於不再依賴他的父母。
- Richard is majoring in finance in college.
Richard大學時主修金融
pregnant adj.懷孕的
- The couple finally got pregnant after years of trying.
這對夫妻嘗試多年之後，終於懷孕了
- Brenda was still in college when she was pregnant with her second child.
Brenda懷第二胎時，還在大學就讀
multiple adj.多個的、多重的、複雜的
- The victim is suffering from multiple injuries.
這位傷者有多處部位受傷
- The food-processor has multiple functions.
這個食物處理機有多重功能
household n.一家人、家庭、戶 adj.家庭的
household chores家務
household appliances家電
- Over 70% of the households in this area are on welfare.
這個區域超過百分七十的家庭，依靠領取社會救濟金
grateful adj.感激的、感謝的
gratitude n.感激、感謝
- I'm really grateful for your support.
我真的非常感謝你的支持
- We want to express our gratitude through this card.
我們想透過這張卡片，表達我們感激之情
trauma n.創傷、外傷
- The woman's depression was caused by a series of childhood traumas.
這位女子的憂鬱症是一連串童年時的創傷所造成的
- Theo hasn't recovered from the trauma of his divorce.
Theo尚未從離婚的創傷中走出來
motivational adj.激勵人心的、鼓舞人心的
motivation n.動機
- Jason is a kind of motivational speaker.
Jason是一位激勵人心的演說家
- The president's motivational speech encouraged the people to stay strong during the war.
總統激勵人心的演說，鼓勵人們戰爭時要保持堅強
handicap n.(生理的、心理的)殘障
handicapped adj.殘障的
- Larry lost his right arm during the crash, but he soon overcame his handicap.
Larry在車禍中失去了右手臂，但是他很快就克服他的障礙。
- The boy was mentally handicapped.
這名男孩智能不足
apprenticeship n.學徒
apprentice n.見習生
- During her apprenticeship, Chloe learned how to tailor.
當學徒的階段，Chloe學會專業的縫紉。
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Exploring South Korea (2)
Summer fun, Korean style
My favorite summer getaway was sunny Busan. It was easy to catch a morning train from Daegu to the seaside city. By noon my friends and I were stretched out on Haeundae Beach, sipping lemonades and getting sunburned along with throngs of other vacationers. In July we headed north to enjoy the Boryeong Mud Festival. Every July this filthy festival on Daecheon Beach celebrates mud. Mud slides, mud wrestling and muddy hugs from strangers - we enjoyed it all with no care for a shower. At night we lay on the beach and watched an impressive fireworks show.
In August my friends and I drove up into the mountains for a weekend of rafting. A Korean friend helped us book a private bus and an overnight stay at what Koreans call a "pension." Another weekend in August, my friend went bungee jumping off a bridge high up over a river. I watched from the shore!
Each summer weekend seemed to hold a chance to see and do something new. But I only lived for a year, so I barely scratched the surface. I look forward to returning one day and exploring more.
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July來自Julius Caesar(凱撒大帝)因為他出生在這個月
August來自Augustus(奧古斯都)也是羅馬皇帝之一
September拉丁文Sept表示七
October拉丁文Octo表示八
November拉丁文表示九
December拉丁文表示十
因為古羅馬年曆只有十個月，後來加入了January/February，原來的十個月，就通通往後退兩個月
Grammar Gym
no care for something
: to not be interested in something or to not want something
- We enjoyed it all with no care for a shower.
- The woodcutter preferred to live alone and had no care for a wife.
- Old Mrs. Hanson does not want a pet; she has no care for an animal to keep her company.
Language Lab
getaway n.度假、出遊的去處
a short holiday away from home, or a place where people go for a short holiday
get away離開、出外度假
- Aspen is a popular weekend getaway for people in Colorado.
Aspen位在科羅拉多州，是受人們歡迎的週末度假勝地
- Karl has been under a lot of stress lately, so he decided to get away for a few days.
Karl最近壓力很大，所以他決定要出去度假幾天
filthy adj.骯髒的、髒兮兮的；惡劣的、下流的；極度的、非常的
/ˈfɪlθi/
1 very dirty
2 showing or describing sexual acts in a very rude or offensive way
3 showing anger or annoyance
- The homeless guy's jacket is filthy and smelly.
這個流浪漢的夾克既骯髒又有臭味
- Will is always telling filthy jokes which offends many people.
Will總是說些下流的笑話，冒犯了許多人
- The couple are filthy rich and they even have a private jet.
這對夫妻非常有錢，他們甚至有私人噴射機
raft v.乘筏、划筏 n.木筏、筏
/ˈræft/
a flat structure that is used for floating or sailing on water
rafting 泛舟
- We rafted down the stream and reached a beautiful lake.
我們乘著木筏順溪而下，到達一座美麗的湖。
- White-water rafting is way too exciting for me.
激流泛舟對我來說，太激烈了。
- We used to have a rubber raft.
scratch the surface (idiom)略知皮毛、淺嚐即止
to deal with or learn about only a small part of something
to deal with only a very small part of a subject or problem
- The article only scratched the surface of addiction to 3C products.
這篇文章對於3C產品上癮，僅僅談到皮毛。
- We only scratched the surface of the beautiful city of Paris.
我們只觸及巴黎這個美麗城市的表面
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My favorite summer getaway was sunny Busan. It was easy to catch a morning train from Daegu to the seaside city. By noon my friends and I were stretched out on Haeundae Beach, sipping lemonades and getting sunburned along with throngs of other vacationers. In July we headed north to enjoy the Boryeong Mud Festival. Every July this filthy festival on Daecheon Beach celebrates mud. Mud slides, mud wrestling and muddy hugs from strangers - we enjoyed it all with no care for a shower. At night we lay on the beach and watched an impressive fireworks show.
In August my friends and I drove up into the mountains for a weekend of rafting. A Korean friend helped us book a private bus and an overnight stay at what Koreans call a "pension." Another weekend in August, my friend went bungee jumping off a bridge high up over a river. I watched from the shore!
Each summer weekend seemed to hold a chance to see and do something new. But I only lived for a year, so I barely scratched the surface. I look forward to returning one day and exploring more.
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July來自Julius Caesar(凱撒大帝)因為他出生在這個月
August來自Augustus(奧古斯都)也是羅馬皇帝之一
September拉丁文Sept表示七
October拉丁文Octo表示八
November拉丁文表示九
December拉丁文表示十
因為古羅馬年曆只有十個月，後來加入了January/February，原來的十個月，就通通往後退兩個月
Grammar Gym
no care for something
: to not be interested in something or to not want something
- We enjoyed it all with no care for a shower.
- The woodcutter preferred to live alone and had no care for a wife.
- Old Mrs. Hanson does not want a pet; she has no care for an animal to keep her company.
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getaway n.度假、出遊的去處
a short holiday away from home, or a place where people go for a short holiday
get away離開、出外度假
- Aspen is a popular weekend getaway for people in Colorado.
Aspen位在科羅拉多州，是受人們歡迎的週末度假勝地
- Karl has been under a lot of stress lately, so he decided to get away for a few days.
Karl最近壓力很大，所以他決定要出去度假幾天
filthy adj.骯髒的、髒兮兮的；惡劣的、下流的；極度的、非常的
/ˈfɪlθi/
1 very dirty
2 showing or describing sexual acts in a very rude or offensive way
3 showing anger or annoyance
- The homeless guy's jacket is filthy and smelly.
這個流浪漢的夾克既骯髒又有臭味
- Will is always telling filthy jokes which offends many people.
Will總是說些下流的笑話，冒犯了許多人
- The couple are filthy rich and they even have a private jet.
這對夫妻非常有錢，他們甚至有私人噴射機
raft v.乘筏、划筏 n.木筏、筏
/ˈræft/
a flat structure that is used for floating or sailing on water
rafting 泛舟
- We rafted down the stream and reached a beautiful lake.
我們乘著木筏順溪而下，到達一座美麗的湖。
- White-water rafting is way too exciting for me.
激流泛舟對我來說，太激烈了。
- We used to have a rubber raft.
scratch the surface (idiom)略知皮毛、淺嚐即止
to deal with or learn about only a small part of something
to deal with only a very small part of a subject or problem
- The article only scratched the surface of addiction to 3C products.
這篇文章對於3C產品上癮，僅僅談到皮毛。
- We only scratched the surface of the beautiful city of Paris.
我們只觸及巴黎這個美麗城市的表面
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[Advanced] 3-D Software (1) (2)
The key to designing many of today’s consumer products
The technology revealed another way the bike could be built.
"We learned that if we changed the shape of the tube slightly, literally by a half an inch in one direction, we were able to reduce the cost of our goods by approximately $350,000 dollars in the first 100 bikes," said the 53-year-old founder of Pi Mobility.
Past and Present
In years past, anyone designing a new product had to laboriously draw their idea on paper and then erase their work or start all over on another sheet if their boss or some customer insisted on a last-minute alteration.
But that has changed with the advent of three-dimensional computer-aided design software. Used for everything from guitars, cars, toys and furniture to houses, electronic gadgets, candy bars and clothing, 3-D CAD technology allows products to be sketched out and easily modified in stunning displays that can be tilted, spun around, flipped over and viewed in countless ways.
The pros and cons
As a result, the task of making many products has become more efficient, less expensive and quicker than ever before, according to those who use the technology. Moreover, they say, because of the software's growing adoption by businesses, store shelves in the future will be filled with an increasing variety of new merchandise.
"The consumer will benefit definitely from this," predicted Nicholas Talesfore, who uses the technology at his Campbell, Calif., company, ID-3D Design, to help others create items for sale. But "the downside," he added, is there are going to be a lot of obsolete products, because newer products will come out every six months or three months."
New popularity
Although 3-D CAD has been around for half a century, its use has exploded as the technology has improved. Just about every type of consumer industry employs it today, from makers of luxury yachts to golf clubs to health products.
With a click of a mouse, they also take a virtual trip inside the proposed product to examine its components in detail, run simulated stress tests to determine how well it would hold up in actual use, and even get color-coded warnings about parts that wouldn't fit together if the item was built according to its blueprint.
Increasing accessibility
The software also enables product designs to be displayed on Internet sites or sent via mobile devices to others in the business for their suggestions. The same approach can be used to lure buyers, since products depicted in 3-D tend to be far more impressive than those shown in a two-dimensional image.
"It enables you to get a look at a product in the very early design process," added Anye Spivey, CEO of Lion Hound Technology which used the services of ID-3D Design to create a Bluetooth iPod nano case that fits on a person's wrist. "And when you are selling an idea to investors, that is a critical component."
Future direction
In this social media era, soliciting opinions about product designs is bound to become much more common, predicted Keith Perrin, senior manager for manufacturing at Autodesk, a company that provided the 3-D CAD software used by Pi Mobility.
"In the next couple of years, you are going to see a massive change in the way people share information," he said. "It's going to turn into more of a tribal thing, where I ask others, 'What do you think of my design?' The younger generation expects that sort of collaboration.
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While developing an
electric bicycle for his San Rafael, Calif., company, Marcus Hays had
planned to insert a battery into one of the bike's supporting tubes. But
then he did an analysis of his concept with three-dimensional
computer-aided design software.
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-02-d-software-key-today-consumer.html#jCp
While developing an electric bicycle for his San Rafael, California, company, Marcus Hays had planned to insert a battery into one of the bike's supporting tubes. But then he did an analysis of his concept with three-dimensional computer-aided design software.Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-02-d-software-key-today-consumer.html#jCp
The technology revealed another way the bike could be built.
"We learned that if we changed the shape of the tube slightly, literally by a half an inch in one direction, we were able to reduce the cost of our goods by approximately $350,000 dollars in the first 100 bikes," said the 53-year-old founder of Pi Mobility.
Past and Present
In years past, anyone designing a new product had to laboriously draw their idea on paper and then erase their work or start all over on another sheet if their boss or some customer insisted on a last-minute alteration.
But that has changed with the advent of three-dimensional computer-aided design software. Used for everything from guitars, cars, toys and furniture to houses, electronic gadgets, candy bars and clothing, 3-D CAD technology allows products to be sketched out and easily modified in stunning displays that can be tilted, spun around, flipped over and viewed in countless ways.
The pros and cons
As a result, the task of making many products has become more efficient, less expensive and quicker than ever before, according to those who use the technology. Moreover, they say, because of the software's growing adoption by businesses, store shelves in the future will be filled with an increasing variety of new merchandise.
"The consumer will benefit definitely from this," predicted Nicholas Talesfore, who uses the technology at his Campbell, Calif., company, ID-3D Design, to help others create items for sale. But "the downside," he added, is there are going to be a lot of obsolete products, because newer products will come out every six months or three months."
New popularity
Although 3-D CAD has been around for half a century, its use has exploded as the technology has improved. Just about every type of consumer industry employs it today, from makers of luxury yachts to golf clubs to health products.
With a click of a mouse, they also take a virtual trip inside the proposed product to examine its components in detail, run simulated stress tests to determine how well it would hold up in actual use, and even get color-coded warnings about parts that wouldn't fit together if the item was built according to its blueprint.
Increasing accessibility
The software also enables product designs to be displayed on Internet sites or sent via mobile devices to others in the business for their suggestions. The same approach can be used to lure buyers, since products depicted in 3-D tend to be far more impressive than those shown in a two-dimensional image.
"It enables you to get a look at a product in the very early design process," added Anye Spivey, CEO of Lion Hound Technology which used the services of ID-3D Design to create a Bluetooth iPod nano case that fits on a person's wrist. "And when you are selling an idea to investors, that is a critical component."
Future direction
In this social media era, soliciting opinions about product designs is bound to become much more common, predicted Keith Perrin, senior manager for manufacturing at Autodesk, a company that provided the 3-D CAD software used by Pi Mobility.
"In the next couple of years, you are going to see a massive change in the way people share information," he said. "It's going to turn into more of a tribal thing, where I ask others, 'What do you think of my design?' The younger generation expects that sort of collaboration.
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Monday, July 1, 2013
Exploring South Korea (1)
Getting to know South Korea – with a little help from my friends
Culture shock hit me hard during my first few months in South Korea. My job was new and different, I didn't know anyone, and the language baffler frightened me. My therapy was to sit alone in my apartment and watch TV every night after work. I lived this way from February until May. But as the weather warmed, I began to venture out more and explore.
An accessible Korea
Over that summer I learned that Korea has a lot to offer. There are miles of beautiful mountains and ocean beaches, centuries of rich history and unique culture experiences everyone should try.
But outside of Seoul, these are sometimes hard for foreigners to access. Only a few possibilities lay in the pamphlets at the train station and my old copy of Lonely Planet South Korea. The key to my adventures was networking.
A friend of a friend knew how to book a hiking trip. Somebody was dating a GI who knew where to go deep-sea fishing. I learned that the longer someone lived in Korea, the better they knew how to plug into the fun activities. In a few months, I was plugged in, too.
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英文月份名稱和古羅馬有密切關係：
January 源自拉丁文Janus
(古羅馬年神，他有兩張方向相反的臉孔，象徵著回顧過去眺望未來)
February 來自拉丁文Februra (古羅馬的淨化節)
March 是以戰神Mars命名的
April 來自拉丁文Aperire (打開)，也可能來自Aphrodite (希臘愛神)
May 來自掌管春天和生命的女神Maia
June 來自Juno (羅馬神話中眾神的女王)
Language Lab
therapy n.治療、療法
the treatment of physical or mental illnesses
physical therapy復健
language therapy語言治療
- The best therapy for stress is spending time with your loved ones.
紓解壓力最佳方法，是花時間和心愛的人在一起
venture v. n.冒險、大膽行事
v. to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.
n. a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk
- We left our hotel and ventured into a nearby village.
我們離開旅館，到附近一個村落去探險
- Ray recently ventured into the fashion industry.
Ray近來大膽嘗試，向時尚業進軍
- The director's last venture of making a sci-fi film proved a great success.
這位導演最近拍攝科幻片的大膽嘗試，證明是成功的出擊
pamphlet n.(宣傳用的)小冊子 [brochure n.廣告冊子]
/ˈpæmflət/
a small, thin book with no cover or only a paper cover that has information about a particular subject
- About a hundred students were distributing pamphlets during the protest.
示威遊行時，有大約一百位學生在發宣傳冊子。
- The brochure introduces features of this new product. 這本冊子介紹這項新產品的特色
plug into 把插頭插入插座、插電；加入、參與
- Frank plugged his new keyboard into his PC.
Frank把新的鍵盤接到他的電腦上
- Henry is a very quiet kid, he isn't plugged into many school activities.
Henry是一位非常安靜的男孩，他沒有參加許多學校的活動
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Culture shock hit me hard during my first few months in South Korea. My job was new and different, I didn't know anyone, and the language baffler frightened me. My therapy was to sit alone in my apartment and watch TV every night after work. I lived this way from February until May. But as the weather warmed, I began to venture out more and explore.
An accessible Korea
Over that summer I learned that Korea has a lot to offer. There are miles of beautiful mountains and ocean beaches, centuries of rich history and unique culture experiences everyone should try.
But outside of Seoul, these are sometimes hard for foreigners to access. Only a few possibilities lay in the pamphlets at the train station and my old copy of Lonely Planet South Korea. The key to my adventures was networking.
A friend of a friend knew how to book a hiking trip. Somebody was dating a GI who knew where to go deep-sea fishing. I learned that the longer someone lived in Korea, the better they knew how to plug into the fun activities. In a few months, I was plugged in, too.
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英文月份名稱和古羅馬有密切關係：
January 源自拉丁文Janus
(古羅馬年神，他有兩張方向相反的臉孔，象徵著回顧過去眺望未來)
February 來自拉丁文Februra (古羅馬的淨化節)
March 是以戰神Mars命名的
April 來自拉丁文Aperire (打開)，也可能來自Aphrodite (希臘愛神)
May 來自掌管春天和生命的女神Maia
June 來自Juno (羅馬神話中眾神的女王)
Language Lab
therapy n.治療、療法
the treatment of physical or mental illnesses
physical therapy復健
language therapy語言治療
- The best therapy for stress is spending time with your loved ones.
紓解壓力最佳方法，是花時間和心愛的人在一起
venture v. n.冒險、大膽行事
v. to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, etc.
n. a new activity, project, business, etc., that typically involves risk
- We left our hotel and ventured into a nearby village.
我們離開旅館，到附近一個村落去探險
- Ray recently ventured into the fashion industry.
Ray近來大膽嘗試，向時尚業進軍
- The director's last venture of making a sci-fi film proved a great success.
這位導演最近拍攝科幻片的大膽嘗試，證明是成功的出擊
pamphlet n.(宣傳用的)小冊子 [brochure n.廣告冊子]
/ˈpæmflət/
a small, thin book with no cover or only a paper cover that has information about a particular subject
- About a hundred students were distributing pamphlets during the protest.
示威遊行時，有大約一百位學生在發宣傳冊子。
- The brochure introduces features of this new product. 這本冊子介紹這項新產品的特色
plug into 把插頭插入插座、插電；加入、參與
- Frank plugged his new keyboard into his PC.
Frank把新的鍵盤接到他的電腦上
- Henry is a very quiet kid, he isn't plugged into many school activities.
Henry是一位非常安靜的男孩，他沒有參加許多學校的活動
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[Advanced] To Eat or to Offend? (2)
Searching for solutions
Michael Soon Lee, author of Cross-Cultural Selling for Dummies, says that an "outright refusal" to eat foods served "would be very insulting."
A "white lie," he says, is an acceptable alternative. "If you don't want to be adventurous, you can simply fib and say you're allergic to whatever is being served," says Lee, "Or simply say, 'My doctor has me on a strict diet, so I have to watch what I eat.
The rewards of adventure
Seid suggests business travelers try unappealing food abroad if they can. "I've tried rattlesnake meat, fried crickets and barbecued scorpions and have lived to tell it," she says. "They may not be my favorite food items, yet they were great experiences I enjoyed."
Irving says that in most business situations abroad, the locals are understanding if an American refuses to eat something.
"If you have a good attitude, however, and are a little adventuresome with your choices, it is much easier to break the ice and relate to your hosts," he says.
He remembers several tasty "bizarre" meals. "One would never eat fish maw soup if it was known that it is fish intestines, but it is absolutely great," Irvine recalls. "Another favorite is fried morning glory — the same vine that grows around your mother's mailbox."
Other side of the coin
Not every strange food eaten on a business trip, though, was a pleasant experience. "I can do without another course of fried rat in Jinghong, China, or the dog soup in Korea," Irving says.
Though Irving apparently has a very wide palate, he couldn't finish an unsettling business meal in Hanoi in April 2004. "We tried the special lobster sashimi, picking the translucent flesh from the tail when we noticed the lobster move across the table," he says. "When my business associate and I discovered that the lobster was still alive, we couldn't eat anymore. But our Japanese hosts gobbled up the delicacy."
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Michael Soon Lee, author of Cross-Cultural Selling for Dummies, says that an "outright refusal" to eat foods served "would be very insulting."
A "white lie," he says, is an acceptable alternative. "If you don't want to be adventurous, you can simply fib and say you're allergic to whatever is being served," says Lee, "Or simply say, 'My doctor has me on a strict diet, so I have to watch what I eat.
The rewards of adventure
Seid suggests business travelers try unappealing food abroad if they can. "I've tried rattlesnake meat, fried crickets and barbecued scorpions and have lived to tell it," she says. "They may not be my favorite food items, yet they were great experiences I enjoyed."
Irving says that in most business situations abroad, the locals are understanding if an American refuses to eat something.
"If you have a good attitude, however, and are a little adventuresome with your choices, it is much easier to break the ice and relate to your hosts," he says.
He remembers several tasty "bizarre" meals. "One would never eat fish maw soup if it was known that it is fish intestines, but it is absolutely great," Irvine recalls. "Another favorite is fried morning glory — the same vine that grows around your mother's mailbox."
Other side of the coin
Not every strange food eaten on a business trip, though, was a pleasant experience. "I can do without another course of fried rat in Jinghong, China, or the dog soup in Korea," Irving says.
Though Irving apparently has a very wide palate, he couldn't finish an unsettling business meal in Hanoi in April 2004. "We tried the special lobster sashimi, picking the translucent flesh from the tail when we noticed the lobster move across the table," he says. "When my business associate and I discovered that the lobster was still alive, we couldn't eat anymore. But our Japanese hosts gobbled up the delicacy."
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July is Hot, Hot, Hot!
Start this month with some hot July facts
Welcome to one of the hottest months on Earth – at least in the Northern Hemisphere. On July 10, 1913, the temperature in Death Valley, California, reached 56.7 degrees Celsius. That’s approaching the heat you need to fry an egg! Indeed, you can try doing that on July 4 – Sidewalk Egg Frying Day.
Of course, you may want to beat the heat by eating ice cream. Ronald Reagan, America’s 40th president, would have supported that idea! In 1984, he declared July to be National Ice cream Month. Take your cold treat and go for a walk.
In some places you might spot a larkspur, July’s flower. White ones convey a happy nature while purple ones represent first love. July’s gemstone is the red ruby. This “king of gems” represents courage, among other virtues. According to some, soldiers used to implant rubies under their skin in hopes of gaining courage in battle.
International Joke Day is July 1 – today! And who doesn't like to laugh? Take some time to tell a joke or post something funny online. After all, laughter is the best medicine.
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Hi, friends. If you order eggs in a restaurant, the server will likely ask you: How do you like your eggs?
And the answer is not “Well done.” That’s an answer to the question: How do you like your steak?
That’s right. And since our lesson today mentions frying eggs, let’s learn the options we have for ordering eggs.
OK. First, there is sunny-side up. That’s when the egg is cooked on one side only, and the yolk is still runny.
Next, my personal favorite – over easy. That’s what the egg is cooked mostly on one side and a little on the other side. And the yolk is still runny.
And then there’s over hard. The egg, in this case, is cooked on both sides until the yolk inside is hard.
If you don’t mind peeling the shell, you can order an egg either soft-boiled or hard-boiled. The egg in both cases is boiled in the shell. The yolk is still liquid in a soft-boiled egg, and is solid in a hard-boiled egg.
Then there’s poached. That’s when the egg is boiled out of the shell.
Finally, there’s scrambled, which needs no explanation.
sunny-side up 太陽蛋 - 只煎一面半生的荷包蛋
over easy 兩面都煎，蛋黃不要熟的荷包蛋
over hard 兩面都煎，蛋黃全熟的荷包蛋
hard-boiled egg 熟蛋黃的水煮蛋
soft-boiled egg 軟蛋黃的水煮蛋
poached egg 水波蛋 - 水煮的荷包蛋
scrambled eggs 炒蛋
Grammar Gym
Hello, friends. Welcome to the Grammar Gym. My name is Liz.
In today’s article we read: This “king of gems” represents courage. among other virtues. That’s our Grammar Tip sentence. Our focus today is on the phrase “among other.” It’s a fancy way of saying one of many.
So today’s sentence just means this king of gems represents many virtues, and one of them is courage. Use this phrase when there’s a list of qualities or examples and you want to just mention one of them.
For example:
Amy visited museums, among other activities, while she was studying in Paris.
Or: A platypus is unlike other mammals; it lays eggs, among other unique characteristics.
So give this phrase a try. Think of something that has lots of qualities or examples and talk about it.
That’s it for today. Thanks for joining me here at the Grammar Gym. This is Liz. I’ll see you again next time. Bye-bye.
Language Lab
Celsius adj.攝氏的 [Fahrenheit adj.華氏的 ]
relating to or having a scale for measuring temperature on which the boiling point of water is at 100 degrees and the freezing point of water is at 0 degrees
- The temperature dropped to 5 degrees Celsius last night.
昨晚溫度降到攝氏五度
- The temperature now is 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
現在的溫度是華氏十度
indeed adv.真正地、確實地
without any question — used to stress the truth of a statement
- Molly is indeed the most unselfish person I've ever met.
Molly真的是我所遇過最不自私的人
- The opportunity to interview such a celebrity is rare indeed.
訪問到這一位名人的機會，確實是很難的
convey v.表達、傳達
/kənˈveɪ/
to communicate or express something, with or without using words
- Each of his poems conveys a sense of hope.
他的每一首詩都表達出盼望
- Sherry conveyed her gratitude to her teacher with a lovely card.
Sherry用可愛的卡片，對她的老師表達出感謝
convey v.運送
to take or carry something from one place to another
- The furniture was conveyed by sea.
這些傢俱用海運運來的
virtue n.美德、德行
/ˈvɚtʃu/
morally good behavior or character
- One of Jack's greatest virtues is his kindness.
Jack最優秀的美德之一就是宅心仁厚
virtuous adj.道德高尚的、正直的
/ˈvɚtʃəwəs/
behaving in a very honest and moral way
- Sean is a responsible, hard-working and virtuous family man.
Sean是一位認真、負責、正直又顧家的男人
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Welcome to one of the hottest months on Earth – at least in the Northern Hemisphere. On July 10, 1913, the temperature in Death Valley, California, reached 56.7 degrees Celsius. That’s approaching the heat you need to fry an egg! Indeed, you can try doing that on July 4 – Sidewalk Egg Frying Day.
Of course, you may want to beat the heat by eating ice cream. Ronald Reagan, America’s 40th president, would have supported that idea! In 1984, he declared July to be National Ice cream Month. Take your cold treat and go for a walk.
In some places you might spot a larkspur, July’s flower. White ones convey a happy nature while purple ones represent first love. July’s gemstone is the red ruby. This “king of gems” represents courage, among other virtues. According to some, soldiers used to implant rubies under their skin in hopes of gaining courage in battle.
International Joke Day is July 1 – today! And who doesn't like to laugh? Take some time to tell a joke or post something funny online. After all, laughter is the best medicine.
Info Cloud
Hi, friends. If you order eggs in a restaurant, the server will likely ask you: How do you like your eggs?
And the answer is not “Well done.” That’s an answer to the question: How do you like your steak?
That’s right. And since our lesson today mentions frying eggs, let’s learn the options we have for ordering eggs.
OK. First, there is sunny-side up. That’s when the egg is cooked on one side only, and the yolk is still runny.
Next, my personal favorite – over easy. That’s what the egg is cooked mostly on one side and a little on the other side. And the yolk is still runny.
And then there’s over hard. The egg, in this case, is cooked on both sides until the yolk inside is hard.
If you don’t mind peeling the shell, you can order an egg either soft-boiled or hard-boiled. The egg in both cases is boiled in the shell. The yolk is still liquid in a soft-boiled egg, and is solid in a hard-boiled egg.
Then there’s poached. That’s when the egg is boiled out of the shell.
Finally, there’s scrambled, which needs no explanation.
sunny-side up 太陽蛋 - 只煎一面半生的荷包蛋
over easy 兩面都煎，蛋黃不要熟的荷包蛋
over hard 兩面都煎，蛋黃全熟的荷包蛋
hard-boiled egg 熟蛋黃的水煮蛋
soft-boiled egg 軟蛋黃的水煮蛋
poached egg 水波蛋 - 水煮的荷包蛋
scrambled eggs 炒蛋
Grammar Gym
Hello, friends. Welcome to the Grammar Gym. My name is Liz.
In today’s article we read: This “king of gems” represents courage. among other virtues. That’s our Grammar Tip sentence. Our focus today is on the phrase “among other.” It’s a fancy way of saying one of many.
So today’s sentence just means this king of gems represents many virtues, and one of them is courage. Use this phrase when there’s a list of qualities or examples and you want to just mention one of them.
For example:
Amy visited museums, among other activities, while she was studying in Paris.
Or: A platypus is unlike other mammals; it lays eggs, among other unique characteristics.
So give this phrase a try. Think of something that has lots of qualities or examples and talk about it.
That’s it for today. Thanks for joining me here at the Grammar Gym. This is Liz. I’ll see you again next time. Bye-bye.
Language Lab
Celsius adj.攝氏的 [Fahrenheit adj.華氏的 ]
relating to or having a scale for measuring temperature on which the boiling point of water is at 100 degrees and the freezing point of water is at 0 degrees
- The temperature dropped to 5 degrees Celsius last night.
昨晚溫度降到攝氏五度
- The temperature now is 10 degrees Fahrenheit.
現在的溫度是華氏十度
indeed adv.真正地、確實地
without any question — used to stress the truth of a statement
- Molly is indeed the most unselfish person I've ever met.
Molly真的是我所遇過最不自私的人
- The opportunity to interview such a celebrity is rare indeed.
訪問到這一位名人的機會，確實是很難的
convey v.表達、傳達
/kənˈveɪ/
to communicate or express something, with or without using words
- Each of his poems conveys a sense of hope.
他的每一首詩都表達出盼望
- Sherry conveyed her gratitude to her teacher with a lovely card.
Sherry用可愛的卡片，對她的老師表達出感謝
convey v.運送
- The furniture was conveyed by sea.
這些傢俱用海運運來的
virtue n.美德、德行
/ˈvɚtʃu/
morally good behavior or character
- One of Jack's greatest virtues is his kindness.
Jack最優秀的美德之一就是宅心仁厚
virtuous adj.道德高尚的、正直的
/ˈvɚtʃəwəs/
- Sean is a responsible, hard-working and virtuous family man.
Sean是一位認真、負責、正直又顧家的男人
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Watermelon
Watermelons also have excellent levels of vitamins A and C and a good level of vitamin B6.
- Vitamin A plays an important role in bone growth, optimal eye, skin and immune system health. Vitamin A enhances the infection-fighting actions of white blood cells called lymphocytes.
- Vitamin B6 helps maintain healthy brain function and plays a key role in producing antibodies needed to fight many diseases. Vitamin B6 helps maintain normal never function and form red blood cells. The body uses it to help break down proteins. The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need.
- Vitamin C can help to boost the immune system's defenses against infections and viruses. It can help prevent heart disease by preventing free radicals from damaging artery walls.
We hope you enjoy your first tastes of summer!
lycopene 番茄紅素
lymphocyte 淋巴球, 淋巴細胞
artery 動脈
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[Advanced] To Eat or to Offend? (1)
Bizarre foods pose an etiquette challenge for travelers
Every meal was "an adventure" for frequent business traveler George Irving when he worked for an auto manufacturer in Thailand.
"You name it, I have tried it," says Irving. "Frog skins dried like chips, dried squid, fish-head soup, pickled duck tongues, 1,000-year salted eggs and so many other interesting items."
Irving says he developed a rule for his Thai hosts: "Don't tell me what it is until I have eaten it."
Many business travelers face a culinary and social dilemma in foreign countries. They don't want to insult their hosts or lose a business deal, but what's being served appears difficult to consume or downright disgusting.
Experts in business etiquette say there's no easy answer, and their suggestions about what to do are mixed.
Bizarre but safe
Physicians who specialize in travel medicine say a plate of garlic crickets or another food considered bizarre by many Americans is OK to consume, if prepared in a sanitary fashion, but it may be wise to eat lightly.
Travel medicine expert Phyllis Kozarsky says foods abroad that Americans consider bizarre point out cultural differences and may not be more dangerous to one's health than foods commonly eaten.
"If something is cooked and steaming, most likely it's going to be pretty free of bacteria," says Kozarsky.
Dr. Paul Sanders says it may be wise to not eat too much of a bizarre food. "If you eat something new, the intestines may not handle it well."
Refusing can be insulting
Refusing an unappealing food, though, could have consequences.
"It is considered an insult not to at least taste every item set before you," says etiquette expert Syndi Seid. " This is no different than someone coming into my home and refusing to try something I prepared or specially ordered for them, just because of the way it looked or their past bias.
bizarre adj.
/bəˈzɑɚ/
very unusual or strange
etiquette n.
/ˈɛtɪkət/
the rules indicating the proper and polite way to behave
pose v.
to ask or suggest (a question)
dilemma n.
/dəˈlɛmə/
a situation in which it is very difficult to decide what to do, because all the choices seem equally good or equally bad
bias n.
/ˈbajəs/
a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly [count]
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Every meal was "an adventure" for frequent business traveler George Irving when he worked for an auto manufacturer in Thailand.
"You name it, I have tried it," says Irving. "Frog skins dried like chips, dried squid, fish-head soup, pickled duck tongues, 1,000-year salted eggs and so many other interesting items."
Irving says he developed a rule for his Thai hosts: "Don't tell me what it is until I have eaten it."
Many business travelers face a culinary and social dilemma in foreign countries. They don't want to insult their hosts or lose a business deal, but what's being served appears difficult to consume or downright disgusting.
Experts in business etiquette say there's no easy answer, and their suggestions about what to do are mixed.
Bizarre but safe
Physicians who specialize in travel medicine say a plate of garlic crickets or another food considered bizarre by many Americans is OK to consume, if prepared in a sanitary fashion, but it may be wise to eat lightly.
Travel medicine expert Phyllis Kozarsky says foods abroad that Americans consider bizarre point out cultural differences and may not be more dangerous to one's health than foods commonly eaten.
"If something is cooked and steaming, most likely it's going to be pretty free of bacteria," says Kozarsky.
Dr. Paul Sanders says it may be wise to not eat too much of a bizarre food. "If you eat something new, the intestines may not handle it well."
Refusing can be insulting
Refusing an unappealing food, though, could have consequences.
"It is considered an insult not to at least taste every item set before you," says etiquette expert Syndi Seid. " This is no different than someone coming into my home and refusing to try something I prepared or specially ordered for them, just because of the way it looked or their past bias.
bizarre adj.
/bəˈzɑɚ/
etiquette n.
/ˈɛtɪkət/
the rules indicating the proper and polite way to behave
pose v.
to ask or suggest (a question)
dilemma n.
/dəˈlɛmə/
bias n.
/ˈbajəs/
a tendency to believe that some people, ideas, etc., are better than others that usually results in treating some people unfairly [count]
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