Welcome to Our Presentation on December 28

Place: 臺北市大安社區大學 開平校區

Date: Dec 28, 2008

Time: Around noon

Present by 8 beautiful ladies and 1 handsome gentlemen

中級商用與日常英語會話及讀書會 研習社

臺北市大安社區大學開平校區 981課程

 

◎972期成果展於97/12/28舉行,歡迎參觀

◎洽詢電話:(02)2706-3758

◎本校地址:台北市大安區復興南路2段148巷24號(開平餐飲學校內)

 

 

課程時間	星期五98年3月6日至98年7月3日共計18週
課程編碼	TL22
課程名稱	中級商用與日常英語會話及讀書會 研習社 Intermediate Business and Daily English Conversation and Book Club
學程屬性	社團
學分制	三學分
師資簡介	從小在國外長大，正統北美發音，文法道地。加拿大碩士及學士。在台從事專業英語教學十三年，非常了解台灣學生的需求。曾任：格蘭英語專門做企業教學單位的經理、資深顧問五年。曾任教多家企業機構，及中原大學應用外語系和商學院兼任講師。
課程理念	製造全英語環境, 讓學員在輕鬆的氣氛下,讓學員很自然地能用英語和外籍人士交談, 面對外國人時能有自信不畏懼地做口語表達。用純正的北美腔發音, 加強聽力, 讓對方聽得清楚, 並能在日常實際情境中對話。
預期目標	學員說英語時有自信、自然流暢表達，改正錯誤用語(Chinese English)及發音，特別對有英語會話能力, 但不確定說的對不對, 或開口會有些膽怯的人有幫助。透過學習英語而了解外國文化。
教學方式	活潑、生動、生活化互動方式，透過角色扮演、小組討論，讓學員親自練習所遇情境。全程以英語教學。由較簡易英語會話和復習開始，循序漸進，依學員需要調整進度和設計教學活動。
學員資格	可用英語溝通者。大專程度，缺乏自信說英語，或很久沒使用英語已感生疏者。
成績評量	依課堂之參與、練習，個人進步（英語學習是個別化的學習，不和別人比較，會有助進步）
推薦書目	1) Winning with People人生一定要沾鍋 中英對照版下冊, 2) Express Yourself, 3) Basic Survival 或 Survival English, 4) 講義

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

◎學分費優惠時段：(須於優惠時段內完成報名繳費，始得享有優惠)

優惠時段	新生	舊生
97/12/15起至12/31(三)止	9折	85折
成果展當日報名者12/28(開平)	85折
98/1/5起至1/23止	95折	9折
98/2/2起至2/20止	全額收費	95折
98/2/23起至開學日止(3/2)	全額收費	全額收費

 

◎報名準備資料：

舊生	新生
學員證	身分證 一吋照片二張 學員上課證製作費100元
填寫報名表
報名費200元
學分費（一學分1,000元）
備註：*上項證件不齊者，於三天內補齊後受理

 

 

The Science of Cuteness - 11/14

Vocabulary :

1. adorable adj. 可愛的
2. associate v. 相關
3. trait n. 特點
4. respond v. 回應
5. squeeze v. 輕捏
6. physical adj. 身體的
7. baby-faced adj. 娃娃臉的
8. reverse n. 相反
9. sly adj. 狡猾的

Phrase :

1. have … in common 有… 共同點

Stopping Stage Fright - 11/07

Vocabulary :

(1) Stare  vt. / vi. 盯; 凝視 ; 目不轉睛
Stare at  phr. 凝視
Ex.: Billy was bored during the speech, so he stared at his watch.

(2) Sweat  n. 汗 ; 水氣 ; 不安
vi. 冒汗
Ex.: There are 20 pairs of eyes staring back at you, suddenly your face becomes red and you start to sweat.

(3) Silly  adj. 愚蠢的 ; 笨的 / n. 傻瓜
Ex.: No body want to say something foolish or do something silly.

(4) Fear  n. 害怕 ; 恐懼
Ex.: People often feel dear in scary situations.
vi. / vt. 害怕 ; 畏懼

(5) Lessen  vi. / vt. 減少 ; 減低
Ex.: Studies show that gaining experience by speaking more can lessen your fear.

(6) Admit  vt. 承認 認可 / vi. 容許 許可
Ex.: The student admitted his mistake to the teacher.

(7) Sway  n. 搖擺 揮動 / vt. / vi. 搖擺 擺動
Ex.: Breathing slowly can help you remain calm and it can also stop you from swaying from side to side.

Phrase :

(1) Stage fright  怯場
Ex.: It’s my first performance, so I’m having stage fright.

(2) The more………, the more ……….  「越…………, 就越 ………..」
Ex.: The more you get to know Cindy, the more interesting she becomes.
你對 Cindy 了解越多，她就越顯得有趣。

(3) Eye contact  目光交會
Ex.: When speaking, keep people interested by making eye contact with your listener.

(4) Go blank  一片空白
Ex.: My mind is going blank because I don’t understand the question.

Taipei Franklin Graham Festival

Franklin Graham Festival (台北葛福臨福音節慶)

10月30~11月1日:
6:00pm 開始是前場的詩歌與見證
7:00pm 起是主場的詩歌、演奏、見證
8:00pm 後是葛福臨牧師的信息
8:30pm 開始呼召與陪談

11月2日:
4:00pm 開始就有場詩歌見證，主場則從5pm開始至7pm。

For more information: http://www.tfgf.org

Make Up Class for Nov 21

Our making up class for November 21, most students chose to add a class on Jan 9 as our last class.

The vote was 2:7 ( Oct 30 : Jan 9 ), so the Jan 9 has won!!

Please reserve the day as our last class in 972 semester.

Make Learning Last a Lifetime - 10/17

PART ONE:

Learning shouldn't end when you leave school behind.

When you leave school, you can breathe a sigh of relief and leave learning behind, right? Wrong! Learning should last a lifetime. You exercise your body to stay strong, and you should exercise your mind to stay sharp.

An English idiom says, " You can't teach an old dog new tricks." But scientists have discovered that isn't true. Older people can learn, and they should in order to keep their brains active. Now a new trend has begun in several states in the U.S. that encourages learning. Adults can attend One Day University. They can spend a Saturday or Sunday and hear four, 70-minute lectures. Each one is given by a top university professor. Says one of the original participants, "It's like a health club for the brain." Also, universities like MIT have made all of their courses and lectures available online -- for free! Libraries, too, offer learning programs. With so much available, there is no excuse not to learn!

Vocabulary:

breathe a sigh of relief 如釋重負

trend 趨勢, trend towards… 趨勢向…方向; popular trend

available 可得到的, 可取用的, 有空的, 單身的
Is she available? 她是否空? 她是否未婚?

eligible = suitable 合格的, 合適的 the most eligible bachelor黃金單身漢

breathe(v) 呼吸
breath( n)

the curret trends 現在趨勢朝向

lecture 演講, lecture on 有關某一主題的演講, 教訓

MIT = Massachusut Institute of Technology

Question:

1. Wha is NOT true aout One-Day Univeristy?
a. the teachers are top professors.
b. the lectures are 70 minutes long
c. the classes are on Mondays
d. the students are adults

2. Which university has made their courses and lectures available online for no cost?

PART TWO:

Learning is a habit. Don't leave it behind after you leave school. On the
website lifehack.org, author Scott Young mentions several things to help you.

. Always have a book. It doesn't matter if you read fast or slow, just read.
If you read just one book a week, that's 52 over the course of a year. Think
of the knowledge you'll gain!

. Practice it. As you read do something with what you've learned. Don't just
enjoy the mental exercise, use the knowledge. If you read about painting,
try it!

. Make a "to learn" list. Compose a "to learn list"for yourself. Maybe you want
to speak better English, play the piano, or cook French food. Whatever
interests you, put it on your list and then make the time to do it.

. Teach others, Whatever you learn, teach someone else. You'll not only help
others but also understand what you've learned.

Vocabulary:

leave school behind -- graduate from school

leave something behind --不去想某一件事

leave learning behind -- stop learning,

left behind 落後
to be left in the dust 落後, 遠被拋在後

course 課程, 過程
Denise told us all about her future plans over the course of the meal.
...during the course of the interview…在會談的過程

compose 作曲 ; create something and write it down
Nate composed three poems for his girlfriend.

mention 提及, 談到 + that
Don't mention the party to my mon. It's a secreat.

mental
Playing word games is good mental exercise.

Question :

1. If you want to keep learning, make a "to learn" ____________.
a. Goal
b. list
c. wish
d. test.

2. If you want to keep learning, you should always have a ________ around.

Franklin Graham

PART ONE:

Franklin Graham: A Man With a Mission

This famous son is doing things his way to make a difference. Growing up in the shadow of a famous father isn't always easy. And Franking Graham, son of world- famous evangelist Billy Graham, probably knows that better than most people. Instead of trying to be like his father, Franklin took a different path.

In the beginning
As a teenager, her rebelled by smoking, drinking, fighting and riding his motorcycle recklessly. Not very interested in school, Franklin had a hard time getting out of bed on time. His mother solved the problem by pushing firecrakers under his locked bedroom door! Franklin dropped out of one school and was later kicked out of another one.

He continued like this until he was 22. At that time, Franklin's father had a heart-to-heart talk with him about his future. He explained that only Franklin could choose which direction his life would go in. Later, while reading the Bible, he realized God could give his a fresh new start. And that's exactly what Franklin needed.

Vocabulary:

mission = has a goal

Growing up in the shadow of someone ;

evangelist(n) 福音傳播者; (大寫)福音書的作者

rebel (v) 反抗, 不服從 rebelled, rebel against反抗某人;嫌惡,反感+at/against
For several years, Lee rebelled against his parents' advice, Now he realizes that they were right.

rebel (n) 造反者, 反抗者

world-famous 全世界知名的 = world-renowned
-- 相反詞 unknown

infamous(a) 聲名狼藉的;無恥的,不名譽的;【口】差勁的,蹩腳的

firecracker
On New Year's Eve, lots of direcrackers go off at midnight.

recklessly(a) 不在乎的, 魯莽的; 不顧一切的;不顧後果的+of
recklessly quit his job


PART TWO:

A new direction
Franklin stopped living just for himself and began searching for ways to help others. Sometie later while on a mission trip, he met some of the world's poorest people. Witnesssing suc despair changed Franklin's life. And in 1979, he became the CEO and president of Samaritan's Purse. The organization focuses on helping people in need.

Samaritan's Purse
Samaritan's Purse provides surgery for children with heart disease and job training for adults. Medical, educational and emergency help are all provided. For over 35 years, the organization has given aid and hope to hurting people worldwide.
Samaritan's Purse has also aided people suffering from natural disasters. Within two days of a devastating cyclone in Myanmar earlier this year, the organization was there. They worked with local churches to provide food and clean drinking
water.

Franklin no longer worries about being in the shadow of his famous father. These days, he's doing things his way while making a huge difference in the world.

Vocabulary:

CEO = chief executive officer

Samaritan's Purse

good Samaritan 樂善好施的人

allusion 暗示;間接提到;提及 + to
She made no allusion to the incident.

doubting Thomas 多疑的人

prodigal son 回頭的浪子

prodigal (n) 揮霍者;浪蕩子, (a) 非常浪費的;十分慷慨的;(物產等)豐富的

witness 證人, 親眼目睹
Witnessing the earthquake's damage caused the TV reporter to burst into tears.

surgery
Rebecca's dad had knee surgery, and now he can talk without pain.

emergency( n/ adj) 緊急
Robert is trained to provide emergency aid when it is needed.

disaster 天災, 不幸的事, 徹底失敗
Sichuan's earthquake was one of the worst natural disasters to occur in the region.

Quation:

1. Franklin Graham is the --------- of Samaritan's Purse.
a. Founder b. CEO c. President d. all of the above

2. What kind of help does Samaritan's Purse provide/
a. surgery for children b. medical help
c. emergency help d. all of the above

Android Apathy in Japan - 10/03

Forty percent of the Japanese population will be retirement age by mid-century. The assist robots and ultra-tech gizmos that were hoped to lend a hand have all but been rejected by those they were intended to help.

Ruth Campbell of the University of Tokyo, a geriatric social worker, says the elderly”…want to be able to get around their house, take a bath, get to the toilet and that’s about it.” They aren’t interested in robots. “They see robots as overly-complicated” and impractical.

Japanese manufacturers have learned that these people want everyday products modified to their needs. Those with poor eyesight or hearing want larger print and clear audio. Sanyo quit production of their robot dog that monitored blood pressure and body temperature to focus on phones with oversized buttons and adjustable countertops.

Vocabulary :

lend a hand幫忙
---to help
---We can’t finish the work alone, I wonder if you could lend a hand.

all but
---almost幾乎
---When the students became unruly, the mayor all but called the riot squad.

geriatric老年人的,或指老人學的(比old意思更老)
---old
---The geriatric branch of medical care is the fastest growing.

modify 更改,修改
---to amend/ to revise
---Karl’s wheelchair was modified so he could enter the Special Olympics race.

monitor 監視
---to observe / to watch
---If we suspect a group, we’ll have the bank monitor their financial activity.

Countertop 工作台(此指在廚房裡用的)
---a working desk in the kitchen
---adjustable countertop 指可調整的工作台
---Kitchens in new homes are designed with higher countertops for taller people

overly-complicated 過於複雜

Cell Phones - 09/26

Make your cell phone use convenient and inexpensive.

Cell phone technology changes quickly, and phones frequently have new features. So before you get a new cell phone, shop around. And find the company that gives you the best converage in your area. Next, choose a cell phone service plan carefully. Every plan gives you a certain number of minutes each month for a set price. Get a plan with enough minutes as the cost for 'overage' minutes is high. To decide how many minutes you need, estimate the number of calls you make each day. Multiply that by the average number of minutes for each call. Then multiply that number by 30. Also, remember that in the U.S. you pay for each call you make and receive. So take that into consideration as well. Find out if you can roll over minutes and add them to the following month. Most importantly, look at the roaming charges. If you call from outside your service area, you will be charged extra fees.

Vocabulary :

multiply乘, 加倍 : multiply 5 by 4 = 5 times 4 = 5 x 4
- multi 多, 例如 multimedia, multitasking, multimillionaire, multinational, multicultural

take into consideration : think it carefully

roaming charge : 超過一定區域範圍, 另外加收的費用

feature : 性能, 特色, 特點, 要點
- What other features does this watch have besides an alarm

service plan : The service plan for this TV includes free repairs for one year.

take into consideration : think it carefully
- Before you get mad at Steve for being late, take into consideration that the traffice is bad right now.

coverage : 覆蓋範圍, 新聞報導範圍
- massive media coverage

roll overn : 延到下一期
- The bank agrees roll over my loan to next month.

slide phone : 滑蓋手機
- flip phone = clamshells 有蓋子的折疊手機
- cell phone = cellular 美式說法
- mobile phone = mobile 英式說法
- cordless telephone 無線電話