114 Composition drills
P.23
This heavy rain made it impossible for us to play basketball.
This hard job make me know how to control mind.
The best actor, in my opinion, is Michael Keaton. That man used to star Batman.
The biggest story in the news lately is the Nepal earthquake. This bad news made me feel sad.
My city is exciting because of its diverse landscape. This made me feel at home.
Sample: Bruce Lee
summarize main points
Your opinion on this person
Quotation from this person
Yours:
2015年4月30日 星期四
2015年4月27日 星期一
L7 重點
L7 講義
seem to be\
seem to be Ving (He seems to be thinking something.)
Spend money/ time traveling
Spend monet on
You're miles better than most of the performers we see nowadays.
All began with a burst
Civil Right Activist
Battle Hymn of the Republic
A renowned lecturer
Be horrified by/ at
Starved off invasions
Slavery is abolished(1/31?1865)
Propose to Sb
She is entitled to it.
Significance of the day
Embark upon a campaign
Promote the commemorative day
After her persistent efforts
The carnation does not drop its petals, but hugs them to its heart as it dies.
Struggle against
Floral indistry
Counter commercial forces
Call for- need, require
Declaration
White carnations- pure love
In the beginning
At the beginning of
2 call on sb to V
3 A Place To Call Your Own »
(a place to live or work where you are the owner...)
Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty »
(one does more work than is required...)
At Someone's Beck And Call »
(responding to one's needs and requests...)
Beyond The Call Of Duty »
(more than is expected or required by a job...)
Call A Meeting »
(ask people to meet...)
(say clearly and directly that the thing is what it seems to be...)
Call For Someone Or Something »
(ask for that one to come...)
Call It A Day »
(end the day's work; finish working for the day...)
Call It A Night »
(go home and go to bed...)
Call It Off »
(cancel it...)
Call Of Nature »
(one needs to go to the bathroom...)
Call The Dogs Off »
(tell your people to stop attacking...)
Call a spade a spade
On call= on duty
3 Please hand out these papers. 請把這些考卷發下去。 2、Hand in your papers if you are done. 如果寫好了就把考卷交上來。 handout (n) (上課用的講義）
4 4. The children were treated to movies on june 1
6月1日,孩子們都被招待免費觀看電影。
5 begin with
Be happy with
Be served with
Be presented with - be awarded___
6 declare:
make known clearly or formally.宣布，宣告，公告，鄭重地說。
announce:
make known.宣布。
state:
express in words, esp carefully, fully and clearly. 說，陳述(尤指仔細、詳盡且明確地)
比較難分辨的是declare&announce，從字典來看，declare應該是較為正式的用法，而announce較重於「公布出來」這件事上。維基很直接的用make public解釋。
至於state則著重在陳述而非公開。
7 traffic chaos
8 Julia Ward Howe was inspired to write "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" after she and her husband visited Washington, D. C., and met Abraham Lincoln at the White House in November 1861. During the trip, her friend James Freeman Clarke suggested she write new words to the song "John Brown's Body", which she did on November 19.[13] The song was set to William Steffe's already-existing music and Howe's version was first published in the Atlantic Monthly in February 1862. It quickly became one of the most popular songs of the Union during the American Civil War.
Abolitionist 解放者
Civil War (1861-1865) 1860 Lincoln Illinois North
Bellicose<-> peace
Tea Party movement (Boston)- conservative
Early local protest events, Obama, health care bill
Social movements , global warming, Palin, cut tax
9 destroy destruction Troy
10 be likely to = be prone to = tend to
11 What do you propose that we do? (你建議我們做什麼?)
He propsed a solution to the problem. (他提出這個問題的解決之道)
A new theory has been proposed. (新的理論被提出)
12 make a contribution to Sth
13 from now on 從今以後
Now I have learned my lesson and , from now on, I will never fail to eat breakfast.
現在我學到了教訓，自此之後不會不吃早餐了。
From now on, we will try to do better。
從今以後，我會更認真
from then on 從那以後
Her career began from then on
她的事業在那之後開始了
From then on he worked harder.
在那之後，他工作更認真了
Now and then - usually
14 An increasing number of patients in hospitals will cause problems to medical care system.
15 At the encouragement of her mother, Anna Jarvis attended college and was awarded a diploma for the completion of two years of course work at the Augusta Female Seminary in Staunton, Virginia, today known as Mary Baldwin College
16 Its whiteness is to symbolize the truth, purity and broad-charity of mother love; its fragrance, her memory, and her prayers. The carnation does not drop its petals, but hugs them to its heart as it dies, and so, too, mothers hug their children to their hearts, their mother love never dying. When I selected this flower, I was remembering my mother’s bed of white pinks.
—Anna Jarvis
protest Sth protest against a policy
17 patriotic
18 be over commercialized
19 the mother of Mother's Day
After the war, the country remained harshy divided. Jarvis saw an opportunity for reconciliation in motherhood; she reasoned that women on both sides had lost their children and could empathize with other mothers in the same situation. Jarvis established Mother's Friendship Day, where mothers would come together for picnics and other events. The events focused on mourning fallen soldiers, reconciliation, and preventing violent conflicts in the future. Later, Jarvis' daughter Anna would again transform Mother's Day.
20 When Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) decided to follow in her mother's footsteps. Though Jarvis never married or had children of her own, she passionately campaigned for Mother's Day. Jarvis announced her
When Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) decided to follow in her mother's footsteps. Though Jarvis never married or had children of her own, she passionately campaigned for Mother's Day. Jarvis announced her
21 Initially Jarvis worked hand in hand with various retailers, including the floral industry, to gain recognition for the holiday. By 1911, most cities and states already recognized Mother's Day. But once the holiday attained official status, it quickly became a commercial cash cow. Disgusted with what the holiday had become, Jarvis incorporated herself as the Mother's Day International Association. She organized boycotts and filed lawsuits. Her new goal was to undo all her previous work and get Mother's Day removed from the national calendar.
22 "He received an honorable mention."
(received, got, earned)
proclaims the first Mother's Day holiday
Funded by church service
Denounce the commercialization
23 misuse= abuse
24 1. treat 表對待
We should treat our elders with respect.
(我們要以恭敬的態度對待我們的長輩;我們要尊敬長輩)
2. treat 表請客
The hostess treated us with delicious food.
(女主人拿美食來招待我們)
3. treat 表治療
The doctor treated the patient with a new drug.
(醫生用新藥來治療這個病人)
25 School Children Sell Carnations To Aid The Red Cross .
a misuse of
the worth of higher education
donate to a major charity
Show love / appreciation for Sb
a bunch of flowers= bouquet
31 ◎ 名詞
1. feature = one of the named part of the face (面部的一部份，如眼耳鼻等有專門名稱的部位)
** His eyes are his most striking feature. (他容貌最突出的部分就是雙眼。)
** beautify the features (美容)
2. features = face viewed as a whole (整體容貌)
** a woman of delicate features (容貌秀氣的女子)
4. feature = function 功能
** Adobe Illustrator software is a comprehensive vector graphics environment with multiple arrboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design. Get the latest features to enhance your productivity.
(Adobe Illustrator 是完整的向量圖環境，提供多種 artboard (藝術面板) 供您去探索如何以更有效的方式進行設計。請取得最新功能來提昇您的生產力。)
5. featue = (in newspapers, television) special or prominent aritcle or programme about sth/sb (報紙或新聞的特寫或專題報導)
**This magazine will be running a special feature on education next week.
(這本雜誌下週會刊登一篇關於教育的專題報導。)
◎ 動詞
feature = give a prominent part to sb/sth (給予某人顯著地位，由某人擔任主角)
* This film features Jackie Chan, who is known for using improvised weapons and innovate stunts.
(這部電影的主角是成龍。成龍以隨機使用身旁武器與創意的特技動作而聞名。)
be happy with
As mentioned above
legal customs
be worth it
It is worth one's while to V
be worthy of our admiration
deserve Ving / to be pp
The ancient castle deserves to be visited.
seem to be\
seem to be Ving (He seems to be thinking something.)
Spend money/ time traveling
Spend monet on
You're miles better than most of the performers we see nowadays.
All began with a burst
Civil Right Activist
Battle Hymn of the Republic
A renowned lecturer
Be horrified by/ at
Starved off invasions
Slavery is abolished(1/31?1865)
Propose to Sb
She is entitled to it.
Significance of the day
Embark upon a campaign
Promote the commemorative day
After her persistent efforts
The carnation does not drop its petals, but hugs them to its heart as it dies.
Struggle against
Floral indistry
Counter commercial forces
Call for- need, require
Declaration
White carnations- pure love
In the beginning
At the beginning of
2 call on sb to V
3 A Place To Call Your Own »
(a place to live or work where you are the owner...)
Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty »
(one does more work than is required...)
At Someone's Beck And Call »
(responding to one's needs and requests...)
Beyond The Call Of Duty »
(more than is expected or required by a job...)
Call A Meeting »
(ask people to meet...)
(say clearly and directly that the thing is what it seems to be...)
Call For Someone Or Something »
(ask for that one to come...)
Call It A Day »
(end the day's work; finish working for the day...)
Call It A Night »
(go home and go to bed...)
Call It Off »
(cancel it...)
Call Of Nature »
(one needs to go to the bathroom...)
Call The Dogs Off »
(tell your people to stop attacking...)
Call a spade a spade
On call= on duty
3 Please hand out these papers. 請把這些考卷發下去。 2、Hand in your papers if you are done. 如果寫好了就把考卷交上來。 handout (n) (上課用的講義）
4 4. The children were treated to movies on june 1
6月1日,孩子們都被招待免費觀看電影。
5 begin with
Be happy with
Be served with
Be presented with - be awarded___
6 declare:
make known clearly or formally.宣布，宣告，公告，鄭重地說。
announce:
make known.宣布。
state:
express in words, esp carefully, fully and clearly. 說，陳述(尤指仔細、詳盡且明確地)
比較難分辨的是declare&announce，從字典來看，declare應該是較為正式的用法，而announce較重於「公布出來」這件事上。維基很直接的用make public解釋。
至於state則著重在陳述而非公開。
7 traffic chaos
8 Julia Ward Howe was inspired to write "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" after she and her husband visited Washington, D. C., and met Abraham Lincoln at the White House in November 1861. During the trip, her friend James Freeman Clarke suggested she write new words to the song "John Brown's Body", which she did on November 19.[13] The song was set to William Steffe's already-existing music and Howe's version was first published in the Atlantic Monthly in February 1862. It quickly became one of the most popular songs of the Union during the American Civil War.
Abolitionist 解放者
Civil War (1861-1865) 1860 Lincoln Illinois North
Bellicose<-> peace
Tea Party movement (Boston)- conservative
Early local protest events, Obama, health care bill
Social movements , global warming, Palin, cut tax
9 destroy destruction Troy
10 be likely to = be prone to = tend to
11 What do you propose that we do? (你建議我們做什麼?)
He propsed a solution to the problem. (他提出這個問題的解決之道)
A new theory has been proposed. (新的理論被提出)
12 make a contribution to Sth
13 from now on 從今以後
Now I have learned my lesson and , from now on, I will never fail to eat breakfast.
現在我學到了教訓，自此之後不會不吃早餐了。
From now on, we will try to do better。
從今以後，我會更認真
from then on 從那以後
Her career began from then on
她的事業在那之後開始了
From then on he worked harder.
在那之後，他工作更認真了
Now and then - usually
14 An increasing number of patients in hospitals will cause problems to medical care system.
15 At the encouragement of her mother, Anna Jarvis attended college and was awarded a diploma for the completion of two years of course work at the Augusta Female Seminary in Staunton, Virginia, today known as Mary Baldwin College
16 Its whiteness is to symbolize the truth, purity and broad-charity of mother love; its fragrance, her memory, and her prayers. The carnation does not drop its petals, but hugs them to its heart as it dies, and so, too, mothers hug their children to their hearts, their mother love never dying. When I selected this flower, I was remembering my mother’s bed of white pinks.
—Anna Jarvis
protest Sth protest against a policy
17 patriotic
18 be over commercialized
19 the mother of Mother's Day
After the war, the country remained harshy divided. Jarvis saw an opportunity for reconciliation in motherhood; she reasoned that women on both sides had lost their children and could empathize with other mothers in the same situation. Jarvis established Mother's Friendship Day, where mothers would come together for picnics and other events. The events focused on mourning fallen soldiers, reconciliation, and preventing violent conflicts in the future. Later, Jarvis' daughter Anna would again transform Mother's Day.
20 When Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) decided to follow in her mother's footsteps. Though Jarvis never married or had children of her own, she passionately campaigned for Mother's Day. Jarvis announced her
When Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) decided to follow in her mother's footsteps. Though Jarvis never married or had children of her own, she passionately campaigned for Mother's Day. Jarvis announced her
21 Initially Jarvis worked hand in hand with various retailers, including the floral industry, to gain recognition for the holiday. By 1911, most cities and states already recognized Mother's Day. But once the holiday attained official status, it quickly became a commercial cash cow. Disgusted with what the holiday had become, Jarvis incorporated herself as the Mother's Day International Association. She organized boycotts and filed lawsuits. Her new goal was to undo all her previous work and get Mother's Day removed from the national calendar.
22 "He received an honorable mention."
(received, got, earned)
proclaims the first Mother's Day holiday
Funded by church service
Denounce the commercialization
23 misuse= abuse
24 1. treat 表對待
We should treat our elders with respect.
(我們要以恭敬的態度對待我們的長輩;我們要尊敬長輩)
2. treat 表請客
The hostess treated us with delicious food.
(女主人拿美食來招待我們)
3. treat 表治療
The doctor treated the patient with a new drug.
(醫生用新藥來治療這個病人)
25 School Children Sell Carnations To Aid The Red Cross .
a misuse of
the worth of higher education
donate to a major charity
Show love / appreciation for Sb
a bunch of flowers= bouquet
31 ◎ 名詞
1. feature = one of the named part of the face (面部的一部份，如眼耳鼻等有專門名稱的部位)
** His eyes are his most striking feature. (他容貌最突出的部分就是雙眼。)
** beautify the features (美容)
2. features = face viewed as a whole (整體容貌)
** a woman of delicate features (容貌秀氣的女子)
4. feature = function 功能
** Adobe Illustrator software is a comprehensive vector graphics environment with multiple arrboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design. Get the latest features to enhance your productivity.
(Adobe Illustrator 是完整的向量圖環境，提供多種 artboard (藝術面板) 供您去探索如何以更有效的方式進行設計。請取得最新功能來提昇您的生產力。)
5. featue = (in newspapers, television) special or prominent aritcle or programme about sth/sb (報紙或新聞的特寫或專題報導)
**This magazine will be running a special feature on education next week.
(這本雜誌下週會刊登一篇關於教育的專題報導。)
◎ 動詞
feature = give a prominent part to sb/sth (給予某人顯著地位，由某人擔任主角)
* This film features Jackie Chan, who is known for using improvised weapons and innovate stunts.
(這部電影的主角是成龍。成龍以隨機使用身旁武器與創意的特技動作而聞名。)
be happy with
As mentioned above
legal customs
be worth it
It is worth one's while to V
be worthy of our admiration
deserve Ving / to be pp
The ancient castle deserves to be visited.
2015年4月23日 星期四
L7重點
L7 講義
In the beginning
At the beginning of
2 call on sb to V
3 A Place To Call Your Own »
(a place to live or work where you are the owner...)
Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty »
(one does more work than is required...)
At Someone's Beck And Call »
(responding to one's needs and requests...)
Beyond The Call Of Duty »
(more than is expected or required by a job...)
Call A Meeting »
(ask people to meet...)
(say clearly and directly that the thing is what it seems to be...)
Call For Someone Or Something »
(ask for that one to come...)
Call It A Day »
(end the day's work; finish working for the day...)
Call It A Night »
(go home and go to bed...)
Call It Off »
(cancel it...)
Call Of Nature »
(one needs to go to the bathroom...)
Call The Dogs Off »
(tell your people to stop attacking...)
Call a spade a spade
On call= on duty
3 Please hand out these papers. 請把這些考卷發下去。 2、Hand in your papers if you are done. 如果寫好了就把考卷交上來。 handout (n) (上課用的講義）
4 4. The children were treated to movies on june 1
6月1日,孩子們都被招待免費觀看電影。
5 begin with
Be happy with
Be served with
Be presented with - be awarded___
6 declare:
make known clearly or formally.宣布，宣告，公告，鄭重地說。
announce:
make known.宣布。
state:
express in words, esp carefully, fully and clearly. 說，陳述(尤指仔細、詳盡且明確地)
比較難分辨的是declare&announce，從字典來看，declare應該是較為正式的用法，而announce較重於「公布出來」這件事上。維基很直接的用make public解釋。
至於state則著重在陳述而非公開。
7 traffic chaos
8 Julia Ward Howe was inspired to write "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" after she and her husband visited Washington, D. C., and met Abraham Lincoln at the White House in November 1861. During the trip, her friend James Freeman Clarke suggested she write new words to the song "John Brown's Body", which she did on November 19.[13] The song was set to William Steffe's already-existing music and Howe's version was first published in the Atlantic Monthly in February 1862. It quickly became one of the most popular songs of the Union during the American Civil War.
Abolitionist
9 destroy destruction Troy
10 be likely to = be prone to
11 What do you propose that we do? (你建議我們做什麼?)
He propsed a solution to the problem. (他提出這個問題的解決之道)
A new theory has been proposed. (新的理論被提出)
12 make a contribution to Sth
13 from now on 從今以後
Now I have learned my lesson and , from now on, I will never fail to eat breakfast.
現在我學到了教訓，自此之後不會不吃早餐了。
From now on, we will try to do better。
從今以後，我會更認真
from then on 從那以後
Her career began from then on
她的事業在那之後開始了
From then on he worked harder.
在那之後，他工作更認真了
Now and then - usually
14 An increasing number of patients in hospitals will cause problems to medical care system.
15 At the encouragement of her mother, Anna Jarvis attended college and was awarded a diploma for the completion of two years of course work at the Augusta Female Seminary in Staunton, Virginia, today known as Mary Baldwin College
16 Its whiteness is to symbolize the truth, purity and broad-charity of mother love; its fragrance, her memory, and her prayers. The carnation does not drop its petals, but hugs them to its heart as it dies, and so, too, mothers hug their children to their hearts, their mother love never dying. When I selected this flower, I was remembering my mother’s bed of white pinks.
—Anna Jarvis
17 patriotic
18 be over commercialized
19 the mother of Mother's Day
After the war, the country remained harshy divided. Jarvis saw an opportunity for reconciliation in motherhood; she reasoned that women on both sides had lost their children and could empathize with other mothers in the same situation. Jarvis established Mother's Friendship Day, where mothers would come together for picnics and other events. The events focused on mourning fallen soldiers, reconciliation, and preventing violent conflicts in the future. Later, Jarvis' daughter Anna would again transform Mother's Day.
20 When Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) decided to follow in her mother's footsteps. Though Jarvis never married or had children of her own, she passionately campaigned for Mother's Day. Jarvis announced her
When Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) decided to follow in her mother's footsteps. Though Jarvis never married or had children of her own, she passionately campaigned for Mother's Day. Jarvis announced her
21 Initially Jarvis worked hand in hand with various retailers, including the floral industry, to gain recognition for the holiday. By 1911, most cities and states already recognized Mother's Day. But once the holiday attained official status, it quickly became a commercial cash cow. Disgusted with what the holiday had become, Jarvis incorporated herself as the Mother's Day International Association. She organized boycotts and filed lawsuits. Her new goal was to undo all her previous work and get Mother's Day removed from the national calendar.
22 "He received an honorable mention."
(received, got, earned)
23 misuse= abuse
24 1. treat 表對待
We should treat our elders with respect.
(我們要以恭敬的態度對待我們的長輩;我們要尊敬長輩)
2. treat 表請客
The hostess treated us with delicious food.
(女主人拿美食來招待我們)
3. treat 表治療
The doctor treated the patient with a new drug.
(醫生用新藥來治療這個病人)
25 School Children Sell Carnations To Aid The Red Cross .
a misuse of
the worth of higher education
donate to a major charity
Show love / appreciation for Sb
a bunch of flowers= bouquet
31 ◎ 名詞
1. feature = one of the named part of the face (面部的一部份，如眼耳鼻等有專門名稱的部位)
** His eyes are his most striking feature. (他容貌最突出的部分就是雙眼。)
** beautify the features (美容)
2. features = face viewed as a whole (整體容貌)
** a woman of delicate features (容貌秀氣的女子)
4. feature = function 功能
** Adobe Illustrator software is a comprehensive vector graphics environment with multiple arrboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design. Get the latest features to enhance your productivity.
(Adobe Illustrator 是完整的向量圖環境，提供多種 artboard (藝術面板) 供您去探索如何以更有效的方式進行設計。請取得最新功能來提昇您的生產力。)
5. featue = (in newspapers, television) special or prominent aritcle or programme about sth/sb (報紙或新聞的特寫或專題報導)
**This magazine will be running a special feature on education next week.
(這本雜誌下週會刊登一篇關於教育的專題報導。)
◎ 動詞
feature = give a prominent part to sb/sth (給予某人顯著地位，由某人擔任主角)
* This film features Jackie Chan, who is known for using improvised weapons and innovate stunts.
(這部電影的主角是成龍。成龍以隨機使用身旁武器與創意的特技動作而聞名。)
be happy with
In the beginning
At the beginning of
2 call on sb to V
3 A Place To Call Your Own »
(a place to live or work where you are the owner...)
Above And Beyond The Call Of Duty »
(one does more work than is required...)
At Someone's Beck And Call »
(responding to one's needs and requests...)
Beyond The Call Of Duty »
(more than is expected or required by a job...)
Call A Meeting »
(ask people to meet...)
(say clearly and directly that the thing is what it seems to be...)
Call For Someone Or Something »
(ask for that one to come...)
Call It A Day »
(end the day's work; finish working for the day...)
Call It A Night »
(go home and go to bed...)
Call It Off »
(cancel it...)
Call Of Nature »
(one needs to go to the bathroom...)
Call The Dogs Off »
(tell your people to stop attacking...)
Call a spade a spade
On call= on duty
3 Please hand out these papers. 請把這些考卷發下去。 2、Hand in your papers if you are done. 如果寫好了就把考卷交上來。 handout (n) (上課用的講義）
4 4. The children were treated to movies on june 1
6月1日,孩子們都被招待免費觀看電影。
5 begin with
Be happy with
Be served with
Be presented with - be awarded___
6 declare:
make known clearly or formally.宣布，宣告，公告，鄭重地說。
announce:
make known.宣布。
state:
express in words, esp carefully, fully and clearly. 說，陳述(尤指仔細、詳盡且明確地)
比較難分辨的是declare&announce，從字典來看，declare應該是較為正式的用法，而announce較重於「公布出來」這件事上。維基很直接的用make public解釋。
至於state則著重在陳述而非公開。
7 traffic chaos
8 Julia Ward Howe was inspired to write "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" after she and her husband visited Washington, D. C., and met Abraham Lincoln at the White House in November 1861. During the trip, her friend James Freeman Clarke suggested she write new words to the song "John Brown's Body", which she did on November 19.[13] The song was set to William Steffe's already-existing music and Howe's version was first published in the Atlantic Monthly in February 1862. It quickly became one of the most popular songs of the Union during the American Civil War.
Abolitionist
9 destroy destruction Troy
10 be likely to = be prone to
11 What do you propose that we do? (你建議我們做什麼?)
He propsed a solution to the problem. (他提出這個問題的解決之道)
A new theory has been proposed. (新的理論被提出)
12 make a contribution to Sth
13 from now on 從今以後
Now I have learned my lesson and , from now on, I will never fail to eat breakfast.
現在我學到了教訓，自此之後不會不吃早餐了。
From now on, we will try to do better。
從今以後，我會更認真
from then on 從那以後
Her career began from then on
她的事業在那之後開始了
From then on he worked harder.
在那之後，他工作更認真了
Now and then - usually
14 An increasing number of patients in hospitals will cause problems to medical care system.
15 At the encouragement of her mother, Anna Jarvis attended college and was awarded a diploma for the completion of two years of course work at the Augusta Female Seminary in Staunton, Virginia, today known as Mary Baldwin College
16 Its whiteness is to symbolize the truth, purity and broad-charity of mother love; its fragrance, her memory, and her prayers. The carnation does not drop its petals, but hugs them to its heart as it dies, and so, too, mothers hug their children to their hearts, their mother love never dying. When I selected this flower, I was remembering my mother’s bed of white pinks.
—Anna Jarvis
17 patriotic
18 be over commercialized
19 the mother of Mother's Day
After the war, the country remained harshy divided. Jarvis saw an opportunity for reconciliation in motherhood; she reasoned that women on both sides had lost their children and could empathize with other mothers in the same situation. Jarvis established Mother's Friendship Day, where mothers would come together for picnics and other events. The events focused on mourning fallen soldiers, reconciliation, and preventing violent conflicts in the future. Later, Jarvis' daughter Anna would again transform Mother's Day.
20 When Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) decided to follow in her mother's footsteps. Though Jarvis never married or had children of her own, she passionately campaigned for Mother's Day. Jarvis announced her
When Ann Reeves Jarvis passed away in 1905, her daughter Anna Jarvis (1864-1948) decided to follow in her mother's footsteps. Though Jarvis never married or had children of her own, she passionately campaigned for Mother's Day. Jarvis announced her
21 Initially Jarvis worked hand in hand with various retailers, including the floral industry, to gain recognition for the holiday. By 1911, most cities and states already recognized Mother's Day. But once the holiday attained official status, it quickly became a commercial cash cow. Disgusted with what the holiday had become, Jarvis incorporated herself as the Mother's Day International Association. She organized boycotts and filed lawsuits. Her new goal was to undo all her previous work and get Mother's Day removed from the national calendar.
22 "He received an honorable mention."
(received, got, earned)
23 misuse= abuse
24 1. treat 表對待
We should treat our elders with respect.
(我們要以恭敬的態度對待我們的長輩;我們要尊敬長輩)
2. treat 表請客
The hostess treated us with delicious food.
(女主人拿美食來招待我們)
3. treat 表治療
The doctor treated the patient with a new drug.
(醫生用新藥來治療這個病人)
25 School Children Sell Carnations To Aid The Red Cross .
a misuse of
the worth of higher education
donate to a major charity
Show love / appreciation for Sb
a bunch of flowers= bouquet
31 ◎ 名詞
1. feature = one of the named part of the face (面部的一部份，如眼耳鼻等有專門名稱的部位)
** His eyes are his most striking feature. (他容貌最突出的部分就是雙眼。)
** beautify the features (美容)
2. features = face viewed as a whole (整體容貌)
** a woman of delicate features (容貌秀氣的女子)
4. feature = function 功能
** Adobe Illustrator software is a comprehensive vector graphics environment with multiple arrboards that invite you to explore more efficient ways to design. Get the latest features to enhance your productivity.
(Adobe Illustrator 是完整的向量圖環境，提供多種 artboard (藝術面板) 供您去探索如何以更有效的方式進行設計。請取得最新功能來提昇您的生產力。)
5. featue = (in newspapers, television) special or prominent aritcle or programme about sth/sb (報紙或新聞的特寫或專題報導)
**This magazine will be running a special feature on education next week.
(這本雜誌下週會刊登一篇關於教育的專題報導。)
◎ 動詞
feature = give a prominent part to sb/sth (給予某人顯著地位，由某人擔任主角)
* This film features Jackie Chan, who is known for using improvised weapons and innovate stunts.
(這部電影的主角是成龍。成龍以隨機使用身旁武器與創意的特技動作而聞名。)
be happy with
2015年4月22日 星期三
celebrity worksheet
Music 
Celebrities’ biographies.
1) a- Look at the following pictures. Do you know who these people are? Discuss in pairs what their professions are.
b- Classify these adjectives. Then, match them with the pictures above.
Appearance Adjectives
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Personality adjectives
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Beautiful, fashionable, sociable, easy-going, blond, tall, medium-height, charismatic, egocentric, dreamer, short, out-going, attractive, vain, long-haired, slim, stunning, amusing, lonely, aggressive.
c- Read the following conversation between two friends and answer.
John and Mary.
Madonna is the best singer ever!
John: Hi, Mary Ann! Did you get my message?
Mary: I’m afraid I haven’t. What happened?
John: Well, I got tickets for Madonna’s concert.
Mary: Really? She is a good pop singer.
John: Good? Come on! She is the best pop singer ever! I love her.
Mary: Well, I prefer other styles… such as rock or romantic singers… I think Celine Dion is the best singer… if you excuse me…
John: Yes, don’t worry. But Madonna is a beauty with her blond and curly hair. And her perfect body drives me crazy…
Mary: You drive me crazy … Britney is also a good artist… she is the princess of pop.
John: She was… (laughs)
Mary: Yes, I know. I have heard some songs from Black Eye Peas recently. I think this is a promising band.
John: Well, I like them very much. They are the representatives of hip hop.
Mary: Yes, they are great dancers…. But they are not compared to Celine.
John: In fact, neither of them can be compared to Madonna she is the most stunning woman on earth.
Mary: (laughs) If you say so…
John: So, would like to come to the concert?
Mary: I think I’ll pass but thanks any way.
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Who are the people in the photos? What are they talking about?
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d- Read the conversation again. Answer these questions.
i) Who are they talking about? ______________________
ii) Do these friends like the same type of music? _________
iii) Who is the best singer for Mary? __________________
iv) Does John agree? Why? Why not? __________________
v) What style of music do they mention? Can you think of others? ________________________________________
e- Discussion. (You can write down notes or ideas).
Discuss in pairs what styles of music you like.
Which is your favourite style? Why?
Who is your favourite singer?
What do you know about his/her life?
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2) a- Look at the following article. Answer:
What type of text is it? __________________________ ________
Where is it taken from? __________________________________
B – Underline the main ideas in the text.
C- Now, write in your own words what the article is about.
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D- Read the biography again. Choose the correct option. Account for your answer.
i) The structure of a biography is:
a) General info to more general info and specific info
b) Specific info to more general info
c) General info to specific info to general info again.
ii) The register of the article is:
a) 
formal
formal
b) 
informal
informal
c) 
neutral
neutral
iii) The connector BUT is used to express:
a) 
reason
reason
b) 
contrast
contrast
c) 
addition
addition
iv) The connectors BECAUSE/SINCE are used to express:
a) 
reason
reason
b) 
contrast
contrast
c) 
addition
addition
v) The connector AND is used to express:
a) reason
b) contrast
c) addition
3) 
Discussion.
Discussion.
a- Close the booklet. Discuss the following questions in pairs.
Do you find Madonna’s life interesting? Why? Why not?
What has she done? What was her life like?
Do you like her music? Why? Why not?
What are the most important topics in the text?
What style of music don’t you like?
b- Take down notes about your comments.
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4) a- Now, consider what you have discussed and complete this chart.
b- Go back to the article and make any necessary modifications.
5) a- Read the second part of the conversation. Take down notes.
John: So, what is it that you like about Celine so much?
Mary: Well, I think I feel the same as you feel with Madonna. You can’t actually explain why you like someone… you just like them or not…
John: I don’t know much about Celine… what about her origins?
Mary: She comes from a big family in Canada. She is the youngest of fourteen children.
John: Wow… and what about her career?
Mary: Well, she’s made a fortune. And she was considered the best artist in the 90’s.
John: I didn’t know that….
Mary: Well, in fact, she is considered as one of the best singers to perform romantic lyrics on stage. Her production is excellent.
John: Well, Madonna’s been credited as the best artist in the 80’s and she still is.
Mary: In a way, I agree… I think they are two pop icons…
John: Yeah, but they are somehow different in style…
Mary: You are right. Madonna is a controversial figure in the female music world…
John: And Celine is the sweetest singer as well….
Mary: Yeah… They are both very famous….. But I think Celine is the most famous singer in Europe and America.
John: I disagree… both are famous but Madonna is the most famous in Africa, Europe, America, Oceania and Asia!
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b- Then, correct any wrong idea in the following summary.
* John and Mary are two friends who are talking about their favourite actress, Celine Dion. In fact, John’s favourite singer is Madonna. They both know that Celine is the greatest Australian singer ever. She was born in Canada and she was the oldest of fourteen children. She has made a lot of money. Celine was also considered the best artist in the 70’s. She has the most striking style as regards singing punk music. She is credited as being one of the best singers to perform rap on stage. John and Mary said that Madonna and Celine are two pop-icons. But they are different in style: Madonna is the sweetest female singer whereas Celine is the most controversial artist in the music world. They are both very famous but John and Mary concluded that Celine is the most famous.
6) Make a list of the different singers, bands or musicians you like.
Find out who your classmates like. Write down his/her answers.
7) Discussion. Group work.
Discuss who the best singer is and give reasons.
Say who the worst artist is and give reasons.
Say who the most popular singer is and give reasons.
Reach a conclusion in the group: you can choose only one artist. =)
Write down notes.
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Glossary:
Self-evaluation.
Reflect on the work done in this unit. Tick the most suitable option for you.
I Can…
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Very Good
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Good
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I need more practice
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Talk about singers’ biographies.
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Identify parts of a biography.
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Write a short biography.
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Discuss likes and dislikes.
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Discuss the life of musicians.
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