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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
少吃、多動、有恆心
August 15, 2007
August 27, 2007
（Chat Room）play the instruments
玩各式各樣的樂器play the guitar
play the drums
play the violin
play the trumpet
玩樂器的其他特殊用法
strum the guitar 玩吉他
pick the guitar 玩吉他
tickle the ivories 彈鋼琴
在鋼琴上玩遊戲
play on the piano
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August 27, 2007
August 25, 2007
(Chat Room) Clam
clamnoun [C]
a type of sea creature with a shell in two parts that can close together tightly, and a soft body which can be eaten
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August 22, 2007
（Chat Room）scare
scareverb [I or T]
to (cause to) feel frightened:
Sudden noises scare her.
She's very brave - she doesn't scare easily.
He scared me out of my wits (= made me extremely frightened) when he was driving so fast.
Meeting new people scares me stiff/to death (= makes me extremely nervous and anxious).
She scared the hell/life/living daylights out of me (= frightened me very much) when she crept up behind me and shouted in my ear.
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August 21, 2007
（Calendar Phrase）8/20~8/24
Monday：Say something to the camera!
I can keep a secret.
Tuesday:
Let's take a picture together.
I don't , either.我也不要
I don't like hamburgers , either.
Wednesday:
Where did you take the picture?
I'll do that.
Thursday:
Check out my Blog.
I have to warn you.我得先提醒你
About what?
Friday:
Tell me the details.
be about to ～ 即將～，正要～[to之後接動詞原形]
We are about to start.
我們正要出發。
The sun is about to sink.
太陽即將要下山。
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August 21, 2007
（On The Go）On a Bike Ride
Today's Mission:
How do Daniel and Steve get back home?
They take the MRT.
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August 17, 2007
August 16, 2007
（On The Go）River Tracing
Today's Mission:What do you have to wear to go river tracing?
You have to wear a wetsuit,special shoes,a helmet
and a lifejacket.
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August 15, 2007
（Phrase）try out v.s try on
try out for sth phrasal verb USto compete for a position in a sports team or a part in a play:
Luke's trying out for the college football team.
try sth out phrasal verb [M] 試驗
to use something to discover if it works or if you like it:
Don't forget to try out the equipment before setting up the experiment.
try sth on phrasal verb [M]
to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it:
Try on the shoes to see if they fit.
What a lovely dress - why don't you try it on for size (= to discover whether it fits)?
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August 15, 2007
（Chat Room）lie
lie (SPEAK FALSELY) Show phoneticsverb [I] lying, lied, lied
to say or write something which is not true in order to deceive someone:
Are you lying to me?
Don't trust her - she's lying.
I suspect he lies about his age.
See also liar. See Note lay or lie? at lay (PUT DOWN).
lie Show phonetics
noun [C]
something that you say which you know is not true:
I told a lie when I said I liked her haircut.
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August 15, 2007
（Phrase）just the ticket
just the ticket SLIGHTLY OLD-FASHIONED INFORMALvery suitable and exactly what is needed
A movie and dinner should be just the ticket to take your mind off your troubles.
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August 14, 2007
（Chat Room）the sands of time
sand (SMALL GRAINS) Show phoneticsnoun [U]
a substance that is found on beaches and in deserts, which is made from very small grains of rock:
a grain of sand
The children played all day in/on the sand.
coarse/fine sand
Mix one part sand to three parts cement.
the sands of time are running out LITERARY SAYING
used to say that there is not much time left to do something
把握今朝（及時行樂）
- seize the day
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August 14, 2007
（Calendar Phrase）8/13~8/17
Monday：Can you take care of my dog?
It's on sale.（打折拍賣）
It's for sale.（貨品售出）
Tuesday:
I like taking care of animals.
Where should we go?
Wednesday:
I have a treat for you！我有樣好東西給你
I'll be back in ten minutes.
Thursday:
Don't touch that!
I have no idea.
Sam really likes Ellen.
Sam likes Ellen a lot.
Sam likes Ellen very much.
Friday:
What do the instructions say?
Film me right now.
Let me show you a video.
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August 9, 2007
（Professor's Tip）shade v.s shades
sunglasses INFORMAL shadesplural noun (ALSO dark glasses, )
dark glasses which you wear to protect your eyes from bright light from the sun:
a pair of sunglasses
shade (SLIGHT DARKNESS)
noun
1 [U] slight darkness caused by something blocking the direct light from the sun:
The sun was hot, and there were no trees to offer us shade.
The children played in/under the shade of a large beach umbrella.
See also sunshade.
2 [C] a covering that is put over an electric light in order to make it less bright:
The lamps all had matching purple shades.
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August 9, 2007
（Chat Room）team
team up phrasal verbto join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do something together:
They teamed up for a charity performance in July.
team player noun [C]
someone who is good at working closely with other people:
London company requires a team player committed to quality management.
There is no "i" in team.
Only good team work will enable us to get the job done on time.
It's important for all the players on a soccer team to stay on their toes.
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August 9, 2007
Truck v.s Bus v.s Bicycle
Truck:The farmer put the vegetables on a truck and drove to the market.
The farmer trucked the vegetables to the market.
Bus:
The school sent the students to the museum by bus.
The school bussed the students to the museum.
Bicycle:
He rides his bicycle with Rick sitting in a special seat on the front.
He bicycles with Rick sitting in a special seat on the front of his bicycle.
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August 8, 2007
August 8, 2007
（Chat Room）charity
charitynoun [C or U]
a system of giving money, food or help free to those who are in need because they are ill, poor or homeless, or any organization which is established to provide money or help in this way:
She does a lot of work for charity.
People tend to give to (= give money to) charity at Christmas time.
Proceeds from the sale of these cards will go to (= be given to) local charities.
UNICEF is an international charity.
They did a charity performance on the first night, to raise money for AIDS research.
charitable
adjective [before noun]
giving money, food or help free to those who are in need because they are ill, poor or homeless:
a charitable foundation/organization/trust
The entire organization is funded by charitable donations.
The school has charitable status (= It is officially a charity).
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August 7, 2007
（Calendar Phrase）8/6~8/10
Monday：Can I use your computer?
What's the matter?
Tuesday:
My battery is dead.
You worry too much.
Wednesday:
Are you signed on? 你登入了沒？
I'm thrilled ! 我太高興了！！
Thursday:
Did you get my e-mail?
What does that mean?
Friday:
I am on line.
Don't get angry with me.
My mom is angry with me.
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August 7, 2007
（On The Go）in-line skating
in-line skating 玩直排輪in-line skates 直輪鞋
balance 平衡
brake 煞車器
skate 溜冰鞋
roller skating
ice skating
T-stop
skating rink 溜冰場
安全措施
knee pad 護膝
wrist guard 護腕
helmet 頭盔
elbow pad 護肘
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August 7, 2007
Useful sentences
1.Ellen was very frustrated after being stuck in traffic for two hours.2.Don't wait another minute. Turn off the TV immediately.
3. I don't know what you mean.
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August 7, 2007
（Chat Room）over
over (ACROSS)
preposition
1 across from one side to the other, especially by going up and then down:
She jumped over the gate.
The road goes over the mountains, not through a tunnel.
She is always chatting with her neighbour over the garden wall.
From the top of the tower you could see for miles over the city.
Tanks travel over the most difficult ground.
2 on the other side of:
The story continues over the page.
preposition
1 across from one side to the other, especially by going up and then down:
She jumped over the gate.
The road goes over the mountains, not through a tunnel.
She is always chatting with her neighbour over the garden wall.
From the top of the tower you could see for miles over the city.
Tanks travel over the most difficult ground.
2 on the other side of:
The story continues over the page.
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August 6, 2007
August 3, 2007
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