2007年12月23日 星期日
2007年12月1日 星期六
News summary 4
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-11-30-bush-aids_N.htm
Discussion download:
http://www.badongo.com/file/5378526
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Discussion download:
http://www.badongo.com/file/5378526
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2007年11月11日 星期日
News Summary 3
http://edition.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/09/27/kid.drinking/index.html?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemail
Listen to Meredith and Alice's recording:
http://www.supload.com/sound_confirm.php?get=1143906072.wma
Summary:
Stanton Peele, who is both a psychologist and an author, says, "Preparing your child to drink at home lessens the likelihood that they are going to binge drink; forbidding them from drinking creates temptation."
However, many experts don't agree with his idea. They claim that alcohol is harmful to the development of children's brains, and underage drinking even has an impact to the society.
But the psychologist contends that kids are going to drink no matter what and that it is critical for parents to set the example.
Listen to Meredith and Alice's recording:
http://www.supload.com/sound_confirm.php?get=1143906072.wma
Summary:
Stanton Peele, who is both a psychologist and an author, says, "Preparing your child to drink at home lessens the likelihood that they are going to binge drink; forbidding them from drinking creates temptation."
However, many experts don't agree with his idea. They claim that alcohol is harmful to the development of children's brains, and underage drinking even has an impact to the society.
But the psychologist contends that kids are going to drink no matter what and that it is critical for parents to set the example.
2007年10月14日 星期日
News Summary 2
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071011/ennew_afp/entertainmentindialiteraturepottercourtreligion;_ylt=AqjtiOkVL58E3FRPhE7f.kMDW7oF
Questions & Answers:
1.Why is J.K. Rowling suing organisers of the upcoming Durga Puja festival of eastern India?
Because they are constructing a replica of her imaginary Hogwarts Castle in Kolkata.
2.What are Rowling and her publishers asking for compensation from the organisers?
Two million rupees(50,000 dollars).
3.What is the replica made from?
Canvas and paper mache.
4.What are the points of similarity between the replica and the real Hogwarts Castle?
Not only outer contours, but also marble staircase and flagged stone floor in the entrance hall, lit with flaming torches.
5.What did one of the organisers, Robin Mukherjee, take for example to protest their innocence?
Titanic.
Keywords definitions:
1.replica: an accurate reproduction of an object 複製品
2.summon: to order somebody to appear in court by serving a summons 傳喚
3.elaborate: made with a lot of intricate detail or extravagant ornamentation 精巧的
4.marquee: a very large tent with straight sides that can be rolled up or removed, used for large gatherings such as parties, meetings, sales, and exhibitions 大帳篷
5.depict: to describe or portray something in words 描述；描寫
6.eponymous: having the name that is used as the title or name of something else, especially the title of a book, play, or movie 使...得名的
7.contour: an outline, especially of something curved or irregular (often used in the plural) 外形；結構
8.carnival: a public festive occasion or period, often with street processions, costumes, music, and dancing 嘉年華會
9.violation: the act or an example of violating somebody or something 違反行為
10.stun: to shock, upset, or amaze somebody 使大吃一驚
Summary:
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is suing organisers of the upcoming Durga Puja festival, eastern India's most celebrated annual religious carnival, and asking two million rupees for compensation from them because they are constructing a replica of her imaginary Hogwarts Castle in Kolkata. But the organisers said they would still go ahead with the preparations for the four-day festivities. They were stunned and angry because they couldn't afford to pay the fine, and they said it's just a theme, they had also modelled the Titanic and no-one sued them.
Questions & Answers:
1.Why is J.K. Rowling suing organisers of the upcoming Durga Puja festival of eastern India?
Because they are constructing a replica of her imaginary Hogwarts Castle in Kolkata.
2.What are Rowling and her publishers asking for compensation from the organisers?
Two million rupees(50,000 dollars).
3.What is the replica made from?
Canvas and paper mache.
4.What are the points of similarity between the replica and the real Hogwarts Castle?
Not only outer contours, but also marble staircase and flagged stone floor in the entrance hall, lit with flaming torches.
5.What did one of the organisers, Robin Mukherjee, take for example to protest their innocence?
Titanic.
Keywords definitions:
1.replica: an accurate reproduction of an object 複製品
2.summon: to order somebody to appear in court by serving a summons 傳喚
3.elaborate: made with a lot of intricate detail or extravagant ornamentation 精巧的
4.marquee: a very large tent with straight sides that can be rolled up or removed, used for large gatherings such as parties, meetings, sales, and exhibitions 大帳篷
5.depict: to describe or portray something in words 描述；描寫
6.eponymous: having the name that is used as the title or name of something else, especially the title of a book, play, or movie 使...得名的
7.contour: an outline, especially of something curved or irregular (often used in the plural) 外形；結構
8.carnival: a public festive occasion or period, often with street processions, costumes, music, and dancing 嘉年華會
9.violation: the act or an example of violating somebody or something 違反行為
10.stun: to shock, upset, or amaze somebody 使大吃一驚
Summary:
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling is suing organisers of the upcoming Durga Puja festival, eastern India's most celebrated annual religious carnival, and asking two million rupees for compensation from them because they are constructing a replica of her imaginary Hogwarts Castle in Kolkata. But the organisers said they would still go ahead with the preparations for the four-day festivities. They were stunned and angry because they couldn't afford to pay the fine, and they said it's just a theme, they had also modelled the Titanic and no-one sued them.
2007年9月30日 星期日
News Summary 1
http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/bison/storyweek.html
Summary:
If the winter weather is bad, the bison may went out of Yellowstone National Park in search of food. Because they may infect local cattle with brucellosis, Montana officials set a policy called hazing, which means they will chase those bison back into the park, but if they don't go, they will be killed. Volunteers start an action to find those bison back without being hazed or killed. Actually, there are too many bison in Yellowstone, and finding them back is costly to taxpayers. Montana cattle have economic value, so the officials have to take concern about them, even though the bison are endangered.
Afterthoughts:
Summary:
If the winter weather is bad, the bison may went out of Yellowstone National Park in search of food. Because they may infect local cattle with brucellosis, Montana officials set a policy called hazing, which means they will chase those bison back into the park, but if they don't go, they will be killed. Volunteers start an action to find those bison back without being hazed or killed. Actually, there are too many bison in Yellowstone, and finding them back is costly to taxpayers. Montana cattle have economic value, so the officials have to take concern about them, even though the bison are endangered.
Afterthoughts:
2007年9月16日 星期日
Self Introduction
My name is 李語萍, and my English name is Meredith.
I live in 中和, which is located in Taipei County; and I graduated from HSNU（師大附中） in Taipei City.
I was born on January 10, and I'm a typical Capricorn. I'm diligent and careful when doing everything, so I think I'm especially good at dealing with thorny jobs and trifles：D
In my leisure hours, I like to go shopping, watch movies, read novels, listen to music and sing. Among all the school subjects in high school, except English, I also like Chinese very much.
One thing special about me is that I love Pearl Milk Tea so much that I can't live without it, so it's a big relief that there are many drink shops near NCU：）
I have to confess that I'm a very shy person, so I'm a little afraid of speaking in front of many people; but I'm friendly, and I sincerely wish that I can build good relationships between every one of you!!!
Plus, I haven't had a nickname yet; and I'm waiting for anyone of you to make one for me!
I live in 中和, which is located in Taipei County; and I graduated from HSNU（師大附中） in Taipei City.
I was born on January 10, and I'm a typical Capricorn. I'm diligent and careful when doing everything, so I think I'm especially good at dealing with thorny jobs and trifles：D
In my leisure hours, I like to go shopping, watch movies, read novels, listen to music and sing. Among all the school subjects in high school, except English, I also like Chinese very much.
One thing special about me is that I love Pearl Milk Tea so much that I can't live without it, so it's a big relief that there are many drink shops near NCU：）
I have to confess that I'm a very shy person, so I'm a little afraid of speaking in front of many people; but I'm friendly, and I sincerely wish that I can build good relationships between every one of you!!!
Plus, I haven't had a nickname yet; and I'm waiting for anyone of you to make one for me!
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