Online Practice: 2012/6/9

Dear class,

You are going to become a sophomore after three weeks, this is, the last freshman final exam is coming soon. As usual, this week we did many activities to improve your reading ability in class. In the very beginning, we learnt seven wonders of the world, and each of you picked one you like to gather some information. After drawing the picture, you are the guide of each tourist attractions, and then you introduced for your classmates. While your explaining, others were taking notes/comments or writing down the questions on the memo as your individual assignment so that you are able to learn from peers. Besides, I shared parts of the book called “plainness reading“, which is for those who desire to become successful reader. You can clearly know the strategies used by good readers. What’s more, the KWL chart is included in class to impress you with the questions you jotted down, and your previous experience. This is really helpful for your reading.

In the reading selection, we learn the story of Taj Mahal. It’s such a bitter-sweet story. At last, we reviewed some adjectives in your grammar book. We distinguished “used to “, “be used to" and “would" so that you won’t feel confused when writing such words. I still remembered Kent would like to take off his underwear before he goes to bed. So surprised!

Have a nice weekend.

Best Regards,

Tonny Kuo

Here’s the reminder of your homework.

1. The collections of seven wonders.
2. Reading journal for three days.
3. The main ideas of Lesson 11. (Your handout page 1)
4. Review Lesson 11, reading skills, and grammar.
5. Bring your textbook, grammar book, and magazine.

The following are the sentences in-class practice:

1. would + base form of verb

• I would read books before I go to bed.
• I would have snacks before I go to bed.
• I would play the Maple Story on Saturdays.
• I would have three meals a day.
• I would play computer games.
• I would eat dinner at school.

2. used to + base form of verb

• I used to play computer games on Saturday.
• I used to take a nap after lunch.
• I used to drink milk at night.
• I used to watch TV before I go to bed.
• I used to have snacks before I go home.
• I used to drink milk every day.

3. be used to + noun/Ving

• I’m used to used to watching TV when I am have dinner.
• I’m used to playing with dog when I am having dinner.
• I’m used to playing basketball games after class.
• I’m used to drinking cola after playing basketball.
• I’m used to playing Lol at home.
• I am used to studying English every day.

Online Practice: 20120602

Dear all,
Today we’ve started lesson 10, a story about Bob and Jimmy. This story talks about the appointment made 20 years ago and the changed relationship and attitude. In the story, we can learn many words which are used to describe details like “strike the match" as well as many usful phrases which could be written in your story-invested assigment. From next week, we are going to learn the grammar and start to review the lesson I taught from lesson 9 to lesson 10. Have a nice weekend and wish you all improve a lot after finishing the assignment.

Here’s the reminder for you:
1. Hand in the homework that some of you haven’t finished like reading journal and blog post.
2. Story-invested: use the phrases we practice in class to make up a story. At least three phrases are needed.
3. Practice the lines and actions. (We’re going to act out lesson ten next week.)
4. Test: Lesson 9 -10
5. Preview Lesson 11 (Please preview the vocabulary part.)
6. Bring grammar book (green) and magzine to the class.

Online Practice: 20120531

1. Volunteer Experience: Describe one of your experience of volunteer experience. Use 5w1h questions to help you write well. (100 words)

2. Word Bank: Share the words you learned in this lesson. (textbook, supplemental reading, other resources) At least 10 words.

3. Reflection: Watch the following video on YouTube

4. Review lesson nine, including the text and two sentence patterns.

5. Practice 2 on “It’s time …"

6. Reading improvement on page four

Online Practice 2012/526

Homework of the week:

1. School Search: search the department and school you have interest in and surf their website at know detail information of their aims. We divide it into three parts.
A. The name of the department
B. the school of the department
C. How to enter the school (subjects)

(SH) Online Practice 2012/4/14

Hi class,

This week we discussed the power of moon and read some articles related to the mystery of moon power, it’s amazing, isn’t it? First, we reviewed some vocabularies and useful phrases in Lesson 5 and I shared latest English news with you. They are about the unemployment rate in the USA and the differences between floating home and houseboat. It reminded me that if there’s one day we don’t have enough room to live in the land, it’s possible for both of us to live beyond the land. If I could choose myself, I would like to live in the air.

Today’s lesson:

1. Lesson 6 (Reading) and vocabulary
2. New English 5

Homework:

• Preview Lesson 7 Vocabulary
• Online Practice
• Quiz Bank

Online Practice:

Task 1: Vocabulary Preview (Lesson 7)

1. P______c bags are reusable, so don’t throw them in the garbage bin.
2. “Did you see the b______h of keys on the table?” asked Ms. Anderson.
3. The basketball players p______ted the coach’s decision by shouting out loud.
4. Eva was i______ted by several calls and didn’t get a good night’s sleep.
5. He took off his hat to h______r the speaker.
6. The p______e for airmail to the U. S. is NT$12.
7. The a______e of ordering books online is that you can save time and energy.
8. On what day do sales of flowers, chocolate, and g______g cards skyrocket?
9. It h______fied everyone when the experts said there would be another big earthquake within a few weeks.
10. In 1870, Howe p______ed an international mother’s day to promote peace.
11. Rita was a______ted for setting fire to a theater.
12. Li Po was a poet w______y of his fame.
13. Jarvis did many things to stop c______l activities held on Mother’s Day.
14. In some countries, those who sell drugs are put to d______h.
15. D______e the commercialization of the holiday, there are some Mother’s Day customs that are worth mentioning.
16. It is a Chinese c______m to eat moon cakes during the Moon Festival.
17. The importance of a healthy diet is f______ed in this book.

Task 2: Cloze Test

I. 　Though we clearly understand where the moon is, it still seems so unreachable to us just like a dream.　Also, it is very beautiful, shining ___1___ a jewel in the night sky.　For these reasons, we easily feel romantic ‚___2___ looking at the moon.　In human history, the moon has been the theme of many artistic and literary works, and the ƒ___3___ for their creators.　„___4___, the moon is believed to affect people’s behavior.　For example, during a full moon, many strange things may happen, and people may act abnormally.　So far, there …___5___ several studies of the moon’s power over people.　†___6___ the belief that more people go crazy during a full moon, a doctor checked a lot of records.  She discovered that most patients were admitted during the full and new moon.　‡__7____, women may get pregnant more easily, and patients may lose more blood during operations when the moon is full.　Also, crime ˆ___8___ show that the murder rate seems to get higher during the time of the full and new moon.　‰___9___ these phenomena, some scientists think that the moon moves people as it moves the ocean tides, somehow controlling the body and brain.　But this is just a hypothesis, and it will still Š___10___ time to prove it.

1.  (　　) (A) like　(B) as　(C) so　(D) to be
2. ‚ (　　) (A) if　(B) when　(C) where　(D) by
3. ƒ (　　) (A) burden　(B) mystery　(C) inspiration　(D) satisfaction
4. „ (　　) (A) For a start　(B) On the contrary　(C) All at once　(D) In fact
5. … (　　) (A) are　(B) have been　(C) will be　(D) were
6. † (　　) (A) Test  (B) Testing  (C) To test  (D) For testing
7. ‡ (　　) (A) Instead　(B) However　(C) Therefore　(D) In addition
8. ˆ (　　) (A) battles　(B) experts　(C) statistics　(D) discoveries
9. ‰ (　　) (A) Because of　(B) Except for　(C) In spite of　(D) Instead of
10. Š (　　) (A) spend　(B) take　(C) cost　(D) waste

II. 　We can see the moon almost every night, and sometimes even in the daytime, when it is not covered with clouds.　As everyone knows, in many cultures the length of a month ___1___ by the revolution of the Moon around the Earth.　Although we know the moon is up there, ‚___2___ it seems mysterious because it is as unreachable as a dream.

　　In human history, the moon has been the ƒ___3___ of many works of art and literature.　Many poets, musicians and painters have drawn their inspiration from the moon.　Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” is one famous example.
There have been countless studies of „___4___ the moon …___5___ people.　For example, people are admitted to mental hospitals most often during a full moon or when there is no moon; patients also seem to lose more blood during operations when the moon is full.　Some studies suggest a link between the phases of the moon and the murder rate.
Indeed, the moon might be “closer” to us than we think!

1.  (　　) (A) measure　(B) measures　(C) are measured　(D) is measured
2. ‚ (　　) (A) yet　(B) but　(C) and　(D) or
3. ƒ (　　) (A) inject　(B) subject　(C) reject　(D) project
4. „ (　　) (A) where　(B) that　(C) how　(D) who
5. … (　　) (A) have an effect on　(B) have influence on　(C) effects　(D) affects

Task 3: Matching

1.  (　　) These may be the reasons
2. ‚ (　　) The teacher as well as the students
3. ƒ (　　) Several studies have been done on the way
4. „ (　　) Up to now, thirty students’ reports
5. … (　　) You can’t play American football

(A)…have been handed in.
(B)…unless you wear something that can protect you.
(C)…why we like to go to the movies.
(D)…is fond of reading books.
(E)…the Sun affects people.

Online Practice 2012/4/3

Hi class,

This week we talked about the contribution of Jane Goodall and we learnt that she devoted to trying to make a big difference through lecturing and writing to share her belief around the world. She’s so admirable and worth respecting. What’s more, we practiced listening for (1) gist and (2) detail, and some expressions like “What!", “Well, S+V…", and “I just …" are included in yesterday’s lesson. You can find these in many conversations/dialogues, and I hope our “highlight" can help you understand your listening more. And don’t forget we also read two pieces of latest new, the demolition of the Wang family as well as the over-heating iPad problems form CNN news. These things will help you accelerate your learning and let’s learn English well.

Today’s lesson:

1. Lesson 5 (Reading)
2. New English 4
3. Listening Practice: listening for gist and detail
4. Listening activity: finding key words

Homework:

1. Review Lesson 5
2. Listen to the MP3 files/songs (email attachment)
3. Preview Lesson 6: vocabulary (quiz bank)
4. Online Practice

Reminder:

• Since next week, we will have class on Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 am.

Online Practice:

Task 1: In the reading passage, you have learnt Jane Goodall very well, but there are still some names and organizations you are not familiar with. Try to find the following information, and write down what you read. Besides, you should write down the words you don’t know when you find the answers. (下次會考)

• Jane Goodall
• Dian Fossey
• Biruté Galdikas
• Gombe Stream Chimpanzee Reserve
• Chimpanzee Guardian Project
• Roots and Shoots

Task 2: Reading Comprehension

1. Which animal is genetically related to humans? (A) The gorilla.  (B) The angel.  (C) The koala.  (D) The dolphin.

2.  Which is NOT true about Jane Goodall? (A) All Goodall cares about is the survival of chimpanzees.  (B) She won respect not only from chimp experts but also amateurs. (C) She left her hometown to pursue primate research in faraway places.  (D) She has played an active role in the conservation of chimpanzees for many years.

3.  What is the goal of the centers established by Jane Goodall? (A) To promote world peace.  (B) To work for the survival of wildlife.  (C) To raise money to help wild and zoo animals.  (D) To better understand the behavior of chimpanzees.

4. Which of the following is true?  (A) The program Roots and Shoots is designed for people of all ages. (B) The shelters created by Goodall are established for dying animals. (C) The reason why chimpanzees are dying out is due to deforestation.  (D) The unethical treatment of animals in zoos and labs is one of Goodall’s beliefs.

5. What can we infer from the passage? (A) As a wildlife researcher, Leakey is not respected.  (B) Today Leakey’s Angels are more famous than Leakey. (C) Leakey had a great influence on the study of early humans. (D) Leakey showed a great concern for the conservation of wildlife.

6. What’s Jane Goodall’s contribution? (7 items)

Task 3: Cloze Test

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Task 4: We have read many articles related to “animal protection/conservation”. Can you make a list of relevant vocabularies of yourself? You can write down words both English and Chinese to check your understanding.

線上練習解答與成績：

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Online Practice 2012/3/28

Hi, my dear class,

Yesterday I have been upset for your hard-to-face grades of your monthly exam and we decided to study hard for your future grades. In doing so, it’s good and necessary for you to preview and review before/after class diligently because learning motivation plays an important role in your learning process, especially in English Learning.

Let’s review yesterday’s lesson:

1. Talk about your monthly exam
2. Reflect about your learning ways/Suggestion
3. Listening Practice: listen to problems of poor listening
4. Dictation: listen and write what you heard and your classmates heard
5. Role play and give advice/response
6. Predict the word spotlight
7. Discuss the pre-questions of decision fatigue
8. Lead one reading paragraph

Here’s your assignment of this week:

1. Quiz Bank page. 41-42 (Vocabulary and Phrases)
2. VOC Test: Lesson 5
3. Online Practice (Reflection): (a) response to your monthly exam (b) correction (take notes)
4. Listen to MP3 file
5. Bring “Important Sentences" “Studio Classroom April “and “Handout".

Glad to see your reflection and note below!

Best Regards,

Tonny

 

 

 

 

Online Practice 2012/3/7

I. Making Creating Sentences

• 1. The clerk was so sexy _________________________.
• 2. Tonny is such a handsome and nice teacher that ________________________________.
• 3. _____________________so that the house is on fire.
• 4. _____________________ so as to ________________.
• 5. Jeremy  Lin ______________ that _________________.

II. Reading Comprehension 

(A)　　Believe it or not, you use metaphors and similes every day of your life!　Some words are metaphors all by themselves.　For example—

She was a bright student.

We all know that “bright” refers to light.　But in this sentence we are comparing intelligence to light.　It’s a metaphor!　While a metaphor directly states that “something” is “something else,” a simile compares things using “as” or “like.”　For example—

She has long hair as black as coal.

Lots of cliches are similes.　They are fun to use, but don’t overuse them in your writing!　Cliches are used so often that we say them without thinking and they therefore lose a powerful effect on readers.　Even if you are as busy as a beaver, it’s not as cute as a button or as American as apple pie to overuse cliches.　It should be as plain as the nose on your face!

1.  (　　) What is the point of this passage?  (A) Metaphors and similes are handy tools a poet regularly uses. (B) It is best to avoid using metaphors or similes, because they are not interesting. (C) It is important to look for fresh metaphors or similes, rather than to use those that are growing tasteless through overuse. (D) A cliche is a simile which has been used so much that it is no longer interesting or effective.

‚2.  (　　) Which of the following is CORRECT?  (A) Intelligence is the state of being healthy and free from illness. (B) You press a button in order to operate a machine or an electrical device. (C) Coal is a stone clear and colorless like ice. (D) A beaver has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection.

ƒ3.  (　　) Remember the following nursery rhyme?　Twinkle, twinkle little star,/How I wonder what you are/Up above the world so high,/Like a diamond in the sky.　What figure of speech does the song use?  (A) Simile.　(B) Metaphor.　(C) Cliche.　(D) All of the above.

„4.  (　　) Which of the following is a metaphor? (A) The dog ran happily. (B) She looks as if she had been ill for a long time. (C) The sun is shining on her smiling face. (D) John’s father stormed into his room.

5.  (　　) What would the next paragraph be probably about? (A) The difference between a cliché and a simile. (B) Patterns of rhythm. (C) How to write poems for children. (D) A closer look at the Romantic poets.

(B)　　Feeling especially exhausted and depressed on Monday mornings?　Then you are likely to suffer from Monday blues.　Monday blues can cause tiredness, headache, loss of appetite, muscular pains, and even depression.　After a relaxing weekend, the mere thought of going back to work can frighten you.　Actually, you can take some positive steps to beat Monday blues.

First, wear your best clothes.　Choose bright colors.　Bright colors, instead of dark ones, will lighten your mood.　Wear right, and your mood will be elevated as well.

In addition, treat yourself to a rich breakfast.　Allow yourself at least thirty minutes to eat.　Besides, make sure that you eat well.　Avoid foods containing butter, too much sugar, or harmful fat.　Choose foods like low-fat milk, whole-grain bread, and vegetables.　A nutritious breakfast can boost your energy, thus preparing you for a tiring Monday.

Moreover, it is also advisable to take short breaks during office hours.　During the breaks, you can take some time to stretch your body or chat with your colleagues.　This can release you from the overwhelming pressure of work.

Mondays could be a brand-new start.　Try the above tips and you’ll embrace a Monday full of promise and hope.

6.  (　　) How many ways of beating stress are suggested in the passage? (A) Two.　(B) Three.　(C) Four.　(D) Five.

‚ 7. (　　) The passage is most likely taken from ______. (A) the food column in the newspaper (B) a fashion magazine (C) a health magazine (D) a financial magazine

ƒ8.  (　　) Which of the following foods can help you have a happy mood? (A) Vegetables.　(B) Milk tea.　(C) Coffee.　(D) French fries.

„9.  (　　) According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a symptom of Monday blues? (A) Feeling tired.　(B) Physical pains.　(C) Bad mood.　(D) Loss of memory.

10.  (　　) According to the passage, which of the following statements is a good way to beat stress? (A) Watch TV during office breaks. (B) Wear your favorite white shirt. (C) Eat candy and ice cream. (D) Walk to work every day.

III. Vocabulary(21-25 子原、26-30子賢、31-35彭哥、36-40阿祐)

• 21. assist (v.) 協助；幫忙
• 22. atmosphere (n.) 氣氛；大氣層；空氣
• 23. attack (v./n.) 攻擊
• 24. attempt (v./n.) 企圖；嘗試
• 25. attitude (n.) 態度
• 26. audience (n.) 觀眾；聽眾[C][U]
• 27. award (n.) 獎品；獎勵 (vt.) 獎勵；頒獎；裁定授予
• 28. aware (a.) 了解的；察覺到
• 29. bachelor (n.) 單身漢、學士
• 30. battle (v./n.) 戰鬥
• 31. beard (n.) 鬍子
• 32. behave (v.) 舉止（合宜）
• 33. bitter (a.) 苦的；澀的
• 34. blame (v./n.) 責難；責怪
• 35. blank (n.) 空白 (a.) 空白的
• 36. boast (v.) 誇耀；吹噓
• 37. bold (a.) 大膽的
• 38. border (n.) 邊界
• 39. bother (v.) 煩擾
• 40. brilliant (a.) 亮麗的；顯赫的；卓越的

Online Practice 2012/2/29

Exercise: making creative sentence

I. Present Unreal conditional

1. If I had money, __________________________________________.
2. If I were tall, ____________________________________________.
3. If I could fly, ___________________________________________.

II. Past Unreal conditional

1. If I had taken my father’s advice, ____________________________.
2. If the women had crossed the road ten seconds earlier, ________________________________________________________.

III. Future Unreal conditional

1. If the sun were to rise from the west tomorrow, _______________________________________________________.
2. If I should become president, _______________________________.
3. If there should be any change in the schedule, _______________________________________________________.

單字例句及用法：

1. abbreviate (v.) 使縮寫
2. academic (a.) 學業的；學術的
3. accept (v.) 接受
4. accompany (v.) 陪伴
5. accomplish (v.) 達到；完成
6. accustom (v.) 習慣於
7. ache (v./n.) 痛
8. achieve (v.) 完成；獲得
9. actual (a.) 確實的
10. admire (v.) 喜歡；欽佩
11. admit (v.) 承認
12. affair (n.) 事務；婚外情
13. affect (v.) 影響
14. ambition (n.) 野心；雄心
15. amuse (v.) 使笑；娛樂
16. apparent (a.) 明顯的
17. appreciate (v.) 感激；欣賞
18. approach (v.) 接近 (n.)（接近之）方法
19. aspect (n.) 方面
20. assemble (v.) 配裝；聚集

Mini discussion:

Do you know any stories about ghosts? Share with your classmate!

Online Practice 2/22/2012

*Please email the answer to me at bear4125910@gmail.com or bear11211@ymail.com before Monday night!

**Always hand in homework on time. You will have extra homework if someone is late for the homework.

***Visit this blog before every class.

I. Fill in the blanks.

1. If you want to stay healthy and happy, it’s better to keep a healthy d____.
2. Bird often build a well n___ for their babies because they can feed them food and keep warm there.
3. Mr. Yah is e____ to watch the latest movie, Love, with A-Jay.
4. R___ practice is a must when you are learning a new language. You can learn well when you try hard to say the words in the right and natural way.
5. Please stand ___l and open your mouth, sir. I’m going to inspect throat.
6. American people are used to eat meat with ___a. Compared to them, Chinese seldom do so.
7. Some p___ are sitting in front of the City Hall Square, saying that the meeting of American Beef Import should be open and provide script of the attending professors to public .
8. Much to my ___t, I have a chance of going abroad to Thailand. The food there is awesome and the scenery is spectacular. I can’t wait to leave for the wonderland.
9. The s___ show made by Tonny is so cool. I like the special effect!
10. I can’t understand the d___ of my hometown. It’s too hard for me because I have moved to another place since my childhood.

II. Translation (from Sentence Pattern 1-6 in sequence. Remember to use “sentence pattern" when writing them.)

1. 騎機車不戴安全帽很危險而且一點都不明智。(Ving…)
2. 努力讀書以獲得好成績對於Joanne來說事件輕而易舉的事情。(Ving…)
3. 看他哭的那麼傷心，我就陪他等媽媽回來。
4. 因為感到困惑，他向老師求助。
5. 他似乎曾經得過一場大病。
6. 他似乎對音樂很瞭解。(It…)
7. 該是政府注意食品安全的時候了。
8. 該是正視家庭暴力的時候了。
9. 你應該扯下他的面具愈快愈好。否則，他有可能在背後說你壞話。
10. 為了看日出，我們應該愈早起愈好。
11. 即使你喜歡他，也不能對我們說謊阿！
12. 他甚至連老師的名字都記不起來！