Student's names Student'level Level 9
Teacher Jeffrey Period 2008-10-07~2009-01-19
Book Yang fan si IELTS analysis杨凡雅思
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Dear Nicholas,
Summery:
To my surprise a month has already flown by and you managed to do so with flying colors. I'm honored to have a keen and dedicated student such as yourself. You seemed to have grasp the concept of the IELTS spoken exam with ease. I'm really looking forward to our lessons to come where we can focus on more advanced vocabulary pertaining to particular topics and subject. At any time during the duration of our course if you would like to have additional material or information regarding English, please don't hesitate to ask.
Speaking:
I've notice you've began to speak your own idioms, that's wonderful. This month we can practice some more together. I would like to hear some English jokes from you this month.
Listening:
Try to indulge yourelf in more English media, films, music. While doing so, capture quotes and expressions in a pocket size notebook.
Pronunciation:
Only on rare occasions do I need to correct your pronunciation you seem to have a natural gift for the English language.
Vocabulary:
This will be our main focal point in the comming month. Please be prepared to write the new words down as I say them during class. I will also write them in your file at the end of each lesson but try to write them down, this will also help with spelling and listening.
Grammar:
Almost perfect :) Please try to find the time in your hectic schedule to continue writting short essays and articles to me via email.
助教：Annie
Friday, October 31, 2008
Trick 'or' Treat
Dear Nicholas,
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the playful nature of the holiday with all its ghosts and goblins, parties, fun traditions and the smell of fall in the air.
In modern times, Halloween has become a fun-filled holiday which focuses on ghoulish things like skeletons, cemeteries, goblins and more. It is celebrated on October 31 in some English speaking countries including the USA and Canada. Some favorite Halloween traditions include children who go trick-or-treating. Young children dress-up in costumes as ghosts, witches, monsters and other imaginative things and go door-to-door saying "Trick or Treat". In other words, either you give me a treat or I play a trick on you. Of course, this is just tradition, and adults all hand out a treat to the children. Treats are usually little pieces of candy or candy bars.
Adults also like having wild parties on Halloween. Many times these parties are costume parties with some people wearing pretty strange costumes! One of the favorite activities at these parties is "bobbing for apples" - a game during which participants try to fetch apples out of a container of water using only their mouths.
In the United States, most homes also have a carved pumpkin, called a Jack-o-lantern, in front of the house. These pumpkins are usually hollow with a funny or frightening face carved into the pumpkin and lighted from inside by candle.
Bobbing for apples
Noun (game) - This is a traditional Halloween game. You put apples in a barrel of water and people try to take the floating apples out of the water using only their mouths.
Cackling
Adjective - An evil, wild, otherworldly laughing sound
Carve
Verb - (regular: carve - carved - carved) to cut with a knife, in the context of a pumpkin to cut a face into the pumpkin.
Evil
Very bad behavior with cruel intent.
Haunted
Location containing evil spirits or ghosts, usually a house or castle.
Ghost
Noun - the spirit of a dead person which appears again. Ghosts at Halloween are usually dressed in white sheets.
Hideous
Adjective - Something so ugly you cannot look at it.
Horrified
Adjective - very frightened, afraid or scared.
Jack-o-lantern
Noun - A carved pumpkin usually with a candle burning inside to illuminate the pumpkin.
Pumpkin
Noun - A large, orange vegetable in the squash family associated with Halloween.
Skeleton
Noun - The bone structre of a body without the flesh.
"Trick or Treat"
Saying - Used by children when going from house to house asking for candy. The phrase also means that if you don't give me a treat I will play a trick on you!
Wicked
Adjective - the same as evil.
Witch
A woman with magic powers (usually evil).
Trick or Treat
Teacher~Jeffrey
Dear Jeffery,
Thank you very much!
Nicholas Bai
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love the playful nature of the holiday with all its ghosts and goblins, parties, fun traditions and the smell of fall in the air.
In modern times, Halloween has become a fun-filled holiday which focuses on ghoulish things like skeletons, cemeteries, goblins and more. It is celebrated on October 31 in some English speaking countries including the USA and Canada. Some favorite Halloween traditions include children who go trick-or-treating. Young children dress-up in costumes as ghosts, witches, monsters and other imaginative things and go door-to-door saying "Trick or Treat". In other words, either you give me a treat or I play a trick on you. Of course, this is just tradition, and adults all hand out a treat to the children. Treats are usually little pieces of candy or candy bars.
Adults also like having wild parties on Halloween. Many times these parties are costume parties with some people wearing pretty strange costumes! One of the favorite activities at these parties is "bobbing for apples" - a game during which participants try to fetch apples out of a container of water using only their mouths.
In the United States, most homes also have a carved pumpkin, called a Jack-o-lantern, in front of the house. These pumpkins are usually hollow with a funny or frightening face carved into the pumpkin and lighted from inside by candle.
Bobbing for apples
Noun (game) - This is a traditional Halloween game. You put apples in a barrel of water and people try to take the floating apples out of the water using only their mouths.
Cackling
Adjective - An evil, wild, otherworldly laughing sound
Carve
Verb - (regular: carve - carved - carved) to cut with a knife, in the context of a pumpkin to cut a face into the pumpkin.
Evil
Very bad behavior with cruel intent.
Haunted
Location containing evil spirits or ghosts, usually a house or castle.
Ghost
Noun - the spirit of a dead person which appears again. Ghosts at Halloween are usually dressed in white sheets.
Hideous
Adjective - Something so ugly you cannot look at it.
Horrified
Adjective - very frightened, afraid or scared.
Jack-o-lantern
Noun - A carved pumpkin usually with a candle burning inside to illuminate the pumpkin.
Pumpkin
Noun - A large, orange vegetable in the squash family associated with Halloween.
Skeleton
Noun - The bone structre of a body without the flesh.
"Trick or Treat"
Saying - Used by children when going from house to house asking for candy. The phrase also means that if you don't give me a treat I will play a trick on you!
Wicked
Adjective - the same as evil.
Witch
A woman with magic powers (usually evil).
Trick or Treat
Teacher~Jeffrey
Dear Jeffery,
Thank you very much!
Nicholas Bai
E-say Manual 2008-10-31
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "说明：第58－63页时适用
Key Vocabulary
Holiday & celebration:
Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Tomb-sweeping Day, Dragon Festival, Double-seventh Day, Mid-autum Festival, National Day, Double-ninth Day, gift money, family reunion dinner, couplets, propose a toast, portable light, firecrackers, dragon dance, lion dance, traditional opera, exhibit of lantern, riddle...
Grammar pattern
that-clause:
You can know from the name that it is celebrate in mid-autumn.
Should/shouldn't:
People should respect the tradition and make some efforts to preserve it.
You shouldn't forget his birthday present.
Past perfect tense:
I had gradually got used to the colledge life.
My mother had begun to knit the sweater soon after I left college.
Useful expression
Topic: Festival/a gift
1. The major suits me well.
2. I'm good at math and logical thinking.
3. It is as important as Christmas in the west.
4. People enjoy the bright moon while eating moon cakes.
5. People don't pay much attention to the trivial families any more.
6. Yong people prefer some western festivals.
7. I was touched.
8. It reminds me some good times in the past.
9. How did you manage to do it?
10. She concerns me."
Key Vocabulary
Holiday & celebration:
Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, Tomb-sweeping Day, Dragon Festival, Double-seventh Day, Mid-autum Festival, National Day, Double-ninth Day, gift money, family reunion dinner, couplets, propose a toast, portable light, firecrackers, dragon dance, lion dance, traditional opera, exhibit of lantern, riddle...
Grammar pattern
that-clause:
You can know from the name that it is celebrate in mid-autumn.
Should/shouldn't:
People should respect the tradition and make some efforts to preserve it.
You shouldn't forget his birthday present.
Past perfect tense:
I had gradually got used to the colledge life.
My mother had begun to knit the sweater soon after I left college.
Useful expression
Topic: Festival/a gift
1. The major suits me well.
2. I'm good at math and logical thinking.
3. It is as important as Christmas in the west.
4. People enjoy the bright moon while eating moon cakes.
5. People don't pay much attention to the trivial families any more.
6. Yong people prefer some western festivals.
7. I was touched.
8. It reminds me some good times in the past.
9. How did you manage to do it?
10. She concerns me."
E-say 2008-10-31
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
: not lyrics but scripts
Wrong Expression
: Prepare prosperous dishes for the ending and the beginning of the year
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
*prosperous:adj 1. having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.
*cemetery-an area set apart for or containing graves, tombs, or funeral urns, esp. one that is not a churchyard; burial ground; graveyard.
*firecrackers
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
: not lyrics but scripts
Wrong Expression
: Prepare prosperous dishes for the ending and the beginning of the year
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
*prosperous:adj 1. having or characterized by financial success or good fortune; flourishing; successful: a prosperous business.
*cemetery-an area set apart for or containing graves, tombs, or funeral urns, esp. one that is not a churchyard; burial ground; graveyard.
*firecrackers
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Thursday, October 30, 2008
E-say 2008-10-30
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Along with space and defence manufacture, CASC also produces a number of high-end civilian products such as machinery, chemicals, communications equipment, transportation equipment, computers, medical care products and environmental protection equipment. CASC provides commercial launch services to the international market and is one of the world's most advanced organizations in the development and deployment of high energy propellant technology, strap-on boosters, and launching multiple satellites atop a single rocket. The corporation has registered capital of 1.1 billion U.S. dollars and employs 110 000 people.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) is the main contractor for the Chinese space program. It is state-owned and has a number of subordinate entities which design, develop and manufacture a range of spacecraft, launch vehicles, strategic and tactical missile systems, and ground equipment. It was officially established in July 1999 as part of a Chinese government reform drive, having previously been one part of the former China Aerospace Corporation. Various incarnations of the program date back to 1956.
Along with space and defence manufacture, CASC also produces a number of high-end civilian products such as machinery, chemicals, communications equipment, transportation equipment, computers, medical care products and environmental protection equipment. CASC provides commercial launch services to the international market and is one of the world's most advanced organizations in the development and deployment of high energy propellant technology, strap-on boosters, and launching multiple satellites atop a single rocket. The corporation has registered capital of 1.1 billion U.S. dollars and employs 110 000 people.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
E-say 2008-10-29
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
You did perfect tonight and nice choice of words I must add. I've sent you an email with some additional reading material for Southern Australia. Tomorrow we can start interview 7 focusing within technology.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
You did perfect tonight and nice choice of words I must add. I've sent you an email with some additional reading material for Southern Australia. Tomorrow we can start interview 7 focusing within technology.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
E-say Manual 2008-10-28
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "说明：第42－47页时适用
Key Vocabulary
Education:
preschool, primary/elementary school,
junior high school, senior high school, secondary specialized school, engineering institute, key school, comprehensive university, normal university, university of liberal arts, correspondence college, distant education, full-time boarding school, secondary technical school, tolerance, creativity, discipline, self-motivate, personality, character...
Grammar pattern
Passive voice:
My first stamp album was sent by my father.
Better on-going education system should be established to meet the requirement.
Although/ but:
He is still vigorous, although he was in his fifties.
He didn't teach us the text on the book, but delivered a dramatic speech.
Can/cannot:
I can order what I like.
I cannot afford some really expensive stamps.
Useful expression
Topic: collection/teacher
1. I didn't take part in the College Entrance Examination.
2. I am interested in collecting small decorative articles.
3. I think the most difficult thing is that I have to put more money on stamp collection.
4. He was good at instructing texts in lively ways.
5. I still keep in touch with him.
6. In order to encourage our confidence, he led us to shout aloud in English.
7. It is exam-oriented.
8. Teachers should adopt more activities so that students can use their imagination."
Key Vocabulary
Education:
preschool, primary/elementary school,
junior high school, senior high school, secondary specialized school, engineering institute, key school, comprehensive university, normal university, university of liberal arts, correspondence college, distant education, full-time boarding school, secondary technical school, tolerance, creativity, discipline, self-motivate, personality, character...
Grammar pattern
Passive voice:
My first stamp album was sent by my father.
Better on-going education system should be established to meet the requirement.
Although/ but:
He is still vigorous, although he was in his fifties.
He didn't teach us the text on the book, but delivered a dramatic speech.
Can/cannot:
I can order what I like.
I cannot afford some really expensive stamps.
Useful expression
Topic: collection/teacher
1. I didn't take part in the College Entrance Examination.
2. I am interested in collecting small decorative articles.
3. I think the most difficult thing is that I have to put more money on stamp collection.
4. He was good at instructing texts in lively ways.
5. I still keep in touch with him.
6. In order to encourage our confidence, he led us to shout aloud in English.
7. It is exam-oriented.
8. Teachers should adopt more activities so that students can use their imagination."
E-say 2008-10-28
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
By the end of 2004, China had 2,236 schools of higher learning, with over 20 million students; the gross rate of enrollment in schools of higher learning reached 19 percent. Postgraduate education is the fastest growing sector, with 24.1 percent more students recruited and 25.9 percent more researchers than the year before. This enrollment growth indicates that China has entered the stage of popular education. The UNESCO world higher education report of June 2003 pointed out that the student population of China's schools of higher learning had doubled in a very short period of time, and was the world's largest.
Particular attention has been paid to improving systems in recent reforms. Many industrial multiversities and specialist colleges have been established, strengthening some incomplete subjects and establishing new specialties, e.g., automation, atomic energy, energy resources, oceanography, nuclear physics, computer science, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, radiochemistry, physical chemistry and biophysics. A project for creating 100 world class universities began in 1993, which has merged 708 schools of higher learning into 302 universities. Merging schools of higher learning has produced far-reaching reform of higher education management, optimizing of educational resources allocation, and further improving teaching quality and school standards. More than 30 universities have received help from a special national fund to support their attainment of world elite class.
Between 1999 and 2003, enrollment in higher education increased from 1.6 million to 3.82 million. In 2004, the total enrollment in ordinary schools of higher learning was 4.473 million, 651,000 more than in 2003. Schools of higher learning and research institutes enrolled 326,000 postgraduate students, 57,000 more than the previous year.
The contribution to China's economic construction and social development made by research in the higher education sector is becoming ever more evident. By strengthening cooperation among their production, teaching and research, schools of higher learning are speeding up the process in turning sci-tech research results into products, giving rise to many new and hi-tech enterprises and important innovations. Forty-three national university sci-tech parks have been started or approved, some of which have become important bases for commercializing research.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
By the end of 2004, China had 2,236 schools of higher learning, with over 20 million students; the gross rate of enrollment in schools of higher learning reached 19 percent. Postgraduate education is the fastest growing sector, with 24.1 percent more students recruited and 25.9 percent more researchers than the year before. This enrollment growth indicates that China has entered the stage of popular education. The UNESCO world higher education report of June 2003 pointed out that the student population of China's schools of higher learning had doubled in a very short period of time, and was the world's largest.
Particular attention has been paid to improving systems in recent reforms. Many industrial multiversities and specialist colleges have been established, strengthening some incomplete subjects and establishing new specialties, e.g., automation, atomic energy, energy resources, oceanography, nuclear physics, computer science, polymer chemistry, polymer physics, radiochemistry, physical chemistry and biophysics. A project for creating 100 world class universities began in 1993, which has merged 708 schools of higher learning into 302 universities. Merging schools of higher learning has produced far-reaching reform of higher education management, optimizing of educational resources allocation, and further improving teaching quality and school standards. More than 30 universities have received help from a special national fund to support their attainment of world elite class.
Between 1999 and 2003, enrollment in higher education increased from 1.6 million to 3.82 million. In 2004, the total enrollment in ordinary schools of higher learning was 4.473 million, 651,000 more than in 2003. Schools of higher learning and research institutes enrolled 326,000 postgraduate students, 57,000 more than the previous year.
The contribution to China's economic construction and social development made by research in the higher education sector is becoming ever more evident. By strengthening cooperation among their production, teaching and research, schools of higher learning are speeding up the process in turning sci-tech research results into products, giving rise to many new and hi-tech enterprises and important innovations. Forty-three national university sci-tech parks have been started or approved, some of which have become important bases for commercializing research.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Monday, October 27, 2008
E-day 2008-10-27
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
:
person>people
:
You did a excellent tonight Nicholas, tomorrow let's discuss the education system in China.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
:
person>people
:
You did a excellent tonight Nicholas, tomorrow let's discuss the education system in China.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Friday, October 24, 2008
E-say 2008-10-24
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
I'm sorry for the no comments in our lesson tonight. I had a minor technical problem with my computer however I did manage to recover your recording.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
I'm sorry for the no comments in our lesson tonight. I had a minor technical problem with my computer however I did manage to recover your recording.
:
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Proverbs & Sayings by Tutor LMS System
Dear Nicholas,
The enclosed/attached document is a list of common and basic English proverbs and sayings that I put together for your review. I hope you enjoy reading through the list and you can try to apply some of the expressions in our lessons to come.
Sincerely,
Teacher~Jeffrey
Proverbs/Sayings
actions speak louder than words
- what you do is more important than what you say
The politician promised to do many things but he never did anything. But actions speak louder than words and he lost the next election.
all roads lead to Rome
- the same end or goal may be reached by many different ways
All roads lead to Rome and the two groups used two different methods to finish the project.
bad news travels fast
- people are quicker to pass on bad news than good news
Bad news travels fast and the man heard about the job layoffs a week before the official announcement.
better late than never
- it is better to do something late than to never do it at all
The boy finally got a job after not working for three years but at least it was better late than never.
better safe than sorry
- it is better to be careful than to take a chance and risk an accident or illness or a failure which you may regret
It is better to be safe than sorry and I always bring my umbrella to work when it is a cloudy day.
blood is thicker than water
- family ties are stronger than other relationships
Blood is thicker than water and the man chose to help his family rather than his friends.
boys will be boys
- you should not criticize boys or men for being adventurous or mischievous or noisy because that is how you should expect them to behave
Boys will be boys and the two brothers always come home very dirty.
cat has nine lives
- cats are very strong and can survive many accidents or problems
The president of the small country survived crisis after crisis just like a cat with nine lives.
curiosity killed the cat
- asking questions or being curious about something that is not your business is often not a good thing
"Curiosity killed the cat," the mother said as the child asked questions about her birthday party.
customer is always right
- you should not disagree with your customers no matter what the problem is or you may lose your customer
The sales clerks were trained that the customer is always right and they must never argue with a customer.
early bird catches the worm
- arriving early gives one an advantage
My boss always comes to work early because he believes that the early bird catches the worm.
easier said than done
- something is easier to suggest or talk about than to actually do
It is easier said than done to decide that you will never eat chocolate again.
first come, first served
- the person who comes first will have his turn first or be served something first
It was first come, first served at the banquet so we went to the food table quickly.
first time for everything
- just because something has not been done or happened before does not mean that it will never happen
There is a first time for everything and the man recently decided to try skydiving.
a fool and his money are soon parted
- someone who acts unwisely with money will soon lose it
A fool and his money are soon parted and the man quickly spent the money that he had won in the lottery.
a friend in need is a friend indeed
- a friend who helps you when you need help is a true friend
He was my best friend since childhood so naturally I helped him when he got into trouble. We both know that a friend in need is a friend indeed.
give (someone) an inch and they will take a mile
- if you give a little to someone then they will then ask for more
The teacher was always strict in his classroom. He knew that if he gave the pupils an inch they would take a mile and he would lose all control.
grass is always greener on the other side (of the fence)
- a place or a situation that is far away or different seems better than one's present situation
My cousin is always looking for a new job. For her the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.
honesty is the best policy
- it is always best to be honest in everything that you do
Honesty is the best policy and when the man found the purse on the street he gave it to a policeman.
if at first you don't succeed try, try again
- if you are patient and persevere you will achieve your goal even if you do not succeed at first
The father taught his son to be patient and keep trying. "If at first you don't succeed try, try again," he said often.
if the shoe fits wear it
- if something that is said describes you then it is probably meant for you
You should not criticize someone for something that you do yourself. Remember that if the shoe fits wear it.
just what the doctor ordered
- something that is good for someone to have or to do
The holiday was just what the doctor ordered and the employee returned to work energetic and refreshed.
let bygones be bygones
- to forget the problems of the past
My aunt decided to let bygones be bygones and she finally decided to talk to my mother again.
lightning never strikes twice (in the same place)
- the same type of misfortune does not occur twice to the same person
Lightning never strikes twice and I do not think that our house will be flooded again.
like father, like son
- a boy is often similar to his father
The boy always copied his father. It was very much like father, like son.
a little hard work never hurt/killed anyone
- one should expect to do hard or difficult work and not try to avoid doing it
The mother said that a little hard work never hurt anyone and asked her son to clean the kitchen.
live and let live
- to be tolerant and accept other people who may be different
People in a large city must learn to live and let live.
love is blind
- being in love with someone blinds you to his or her bad points
The girl was not very attractive to most people but love is blind and her boyfriend loved her very much.
many hands make light work
- a job is done easily if a lot of people share in the work
Many hands make light work and when the three men worked together they were able to quickly finish moving the furniture.
money doesn't grow on trees
- money is not easy to get but must be worked for
The girl's father told her that money doesn't grow on trees when she asked for money to buy new clothes.
money talks
- if you have lots of money you will be treated well, money can influence people
We learned that money talks when the rich couple got a reservation at the famous restaurant although we could not.
the more the merrier
- the more people who participate in an activity then the more enjoyable the activity will be
The more the merrier, we thought as we invited many people to our dinner party.
no news is good news
- when you do not receive any news about something or somebody it probably means that everything is going well
Although the woman had not heard from her son for several weeks, she believed that no news is good news and she did not worry.
no use crying over spilled/spilt milk
- there is no point in worrying or complaining about something that you cannot change
There is no use crying over spilled milk and we should not worry about what happened in the past.
old habits die hard
- it is hard to stop doing something that has become a habit even if you want to stop it
Old habits die hard and it is very difficult for my grandfather to change some of his habits.
one good turn deserves another
- a good deed or doing a good thing should be repaid with another good deed or by doing another good thing
One good turn deserves another and I was quick to help my friend after he made a big effort to help me.
one man's trash is another man's treasure
- something that someone thinks has no value may be considered valuable by someone else
One man's trash is another man's treasure and people were happy to find the old furniture outside the house.
pen is mightier than the sword
- writing and ideas are more powerful than the use of force
The general believed that the pen is mightier than the sword and he tried to use words rather than force to overcome his enemies.
a penny saved is a penny earned
- money saved through spending wisely is just as valuable as the money that you earn by working
A penny saved is a penny earned and it is just as important to be careful spending money as it is to earn money.
people who live in glass houses should not throw stones
- you should not complain about other people unless you are perfect yourself
The man always criticizes his friend for gossiping about other people but people who live in glass houses should not throw stones. He always does the same thing himself.
practice makes perfect
- you will become better at something if you practice
The tennis player believes that practice makes perfect and spends every evening playing tennis.
put one's money where one's mouth is
- to follow through with a stated intention
The company always says that they will buy a new computer for the secretary but they should put their money where their mouth is and buy it.
Rome wasn't built in a day
- it takes time and hard work to complete a difficult job
Rome was not built in a day and the government officials realized that it was going to take many years to rebuild the old area of the city.
seeing is believing
- you must see something before you can believe that it really exists
Seeing is believing and until we saw the Egyptian pyramids we could not imagine their beauty.
shape up or ship out
- behave properly or leave
The employee was told to shape up or ship out because of her bad attitude.
silence is golden
- sometimes it is better to say nothing
The man believes that silence is golden and he is very careful what he says.
slow and steady wins the race
- being patient and determined will lead you to success
Slow and steady wins the race and the man was successful because of his hard work and patient determination.
speak of the devil (and he appears)
- a person appears just when you are talking about him or her
We were in the coffee shop talking about our friend when speak of the devil, our friend suddenly appeared.
streets are paved with gold
- a place (usually a city) where you can make much money
Many people believed that the streets were paved with gold when they moved to the city to try to have a better life.
there are plenty of other fish in the sea
- there are many potential partners in the world
There are plenty of other fish in the sea, I told my friend when she separated from her boyfriend.
time and a place for everything
- there are times and places when something should be done and other times in which they should not be done
There is a time and a place for everything and a symphony concert is not the place to discuss business.
time flies
- time seems to pass very quickly
Time flies and before we had a chance to enjoy the summer weather it was already autumn.
time is money
- time is valuable and wasting time is like wasting money
"Time is money," the angry customer said as he waited for a long time at the car rental counter.
times change
- the values and fashions of life change
Times change and when my friend went to buy some tapes for her tape recorder she found that they were no longer being produced.
tomorrow is another day
- there will be another opportunity to do something in the future
The boy gave up his plans to get on the basketball team but tomorrow is another day and he will try again next year.
truth is stranger than fiction
- real life is sometimes stranger than fiction
Truth is stranger than fiction and the man survived in the mountains for several months after his airplane crashed.
two heads are better than one
- two people working together can achieve better results than one person working alone
Two heads are better than one and when the two carpenters began to work together they quickly solved the problem of building the cabinets.
two wrongs don't make a right
- you cannot justify doing something wrong or bad just because somebody else has done the same thing to you
Two wrongs don't make a right and just because the boy's friend was not punished for taking the equipment without permission, this did not make it right for others to do the same thing.
the way to a man's heart is through his stomach
- a woman can win a man's love if she gives him the food that he likes
The woman believed that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach and she spent a lot of time cooking for her husband.
what goes around comes around
- justice will be served and you will get what you deserve
What goes around comes around and it is wise to maintain good relations with the people who you work with.
when in Rome do as the Romans do
- you should adjust your habits to match the customs of the people or place where you live
The diplomat believed that when in Rome do as the Romans do and he made an effort to learn the language and the customs of the people where he lived and worked.
when it rains it pours
- problems often appear together in large numbers or quickly one after the other
When it rains it pours and much time was spent dealing with problem after problem caused by the new accounting system.
where there's a will there's a way
- if you are sufficiently determined you can overcome difficulties and do what you want to do
Where there's a will there's a way and the young woman worked very hard to get enough money to go to the computer school.
you are only young once
- enjoy life while you are young and before you must face the responsibilities of life
The young man's grandmother believed that you are only young once and encouraged her grandson to do many new things in his life.
you are what you eat
- in order to be fit and healthy you need to eat good food
You are what you eat so you should try to eat healthy food.
you can't teach an old dog new tricks
- people become used to their way of doing things and you can't get them to change
My friend refused to try anything new and would never go to a new restaurant. It is true that you can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Thank you very much, it will be very helpful to my expression in speaking.
E-say 2008-10-23
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
:
i grew up
Wrong Expression
: to utulize the new words in a practical way
6 years older then me
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:hometown cuisine- style and region of food
*delicacy-something delightful or pleasing, esp. a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, or the like: Caviar is a great delicacy.
Modern English, sometimes described as the first global lingua franca,is the dominant international language in communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, radio and diplomacy. The initial reason for its enormous spread beyond the bounds of the British Isles where it was originally a native tongue was the British Empire, and by the late nineteenth century its influence had won a truly global reach.It is the dominant language in the United States and the growing economic and cultural influence and status as a global superpower since World War II has significantly accelerated adoption of English as a language across the planet.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
:
i grew up
Wrong Expression
: to utulize the new words in a practical way
6 years older then me
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:hometown cuisine- style and region of food
*delicacy-something delightful or pleasing, esp. a choice food considered with regard to its rarity, costliness, or the like: Caviar is a great delicacy.
Modern English, sometimes described as the first global lingua franca,is the dominant international language in communications, science, business, aviation, entertainment, radio and diplomacy. The initial reason for its enormous spread beyond the bounds of the British Isles where it was originally a native tongue was the British Empire, and by the late nineteenth century its influence had won a truly global reach.It is the dominant language in the United States and the growing economic and cultural influence and status as a global superpower since World War II has significantly accelerated adoption of English as a language across the planet.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
E-say Manual 2008-10-23
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "说明：第37－41页时适用
Key Vocabulary
Relationship:
harmonious, amiable, cooperative, be ready to help, weird, cold, selfish, approachable, sociable, understanding, generous, considerate, distant, hostile, annoying…
Grammar pattern
Giving reasons:
Most of Chinese students are afraid of oral English because of the lack of oral practice.
In the city, most people have no time to communicate because they are too busy.
Besides:
Besides cricket, I enjoy watching football and basketball. ( = I enjoy three sports)
Neighbors know each other, besides they should understand each other. ( = neighbors know and understand each other.)
Useful expression
Topic: English learning/person who helped you
1. It is near the sea, so the climate is damp and mild.
2. These rules are boring./ These officers are bored.
3. It engages much of my spare time.
4. English plays an increasingly important role in international communication.
5. In my opinion, too much attention is paid in learning English.
6. I don't think it reasonable.
7. I always spend a lot of time in remembering new words.
8. More Chinese students are afraid of oral English."
Key Vocabulary
Relationship:
harmonious, amiable, cooperative, be ready to help, weird, cold, selfish, approachable, sociable, understanding, generous, considerate, distant, hostile, annoying…
Grammar pattern
Giving reasons:
Most of Chinese students are afraid of oral English because of the lack of oral practice.
In the city, most people have no time to communicate because they are too busy.
Besides:
Besides cricket, I enjoy watching football and basketball. ( = I enjoy three sports)
Neighbors know each other, besides they should understand each other. ( = neighbors know and understand each other.)
Useful expression
Topic: English learning/person who helped you
1. It is near the sea, so the climate is damp and mild.
2. These rules are boring./ These officers are bored.
3. It engages much of my spare time.
4. English plays an increasingly important role in international communication.
5. In my opinion, too much attention is paid in learning English.
6. I don't think it reasonable.
7. I always spend a lot of time in remembering new words.
8. More Chinese students are afraid of oral English."
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
E-say 2008-10-22
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
You did awesome tonight!
:
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:a slack day
proactive
Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life span of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle. Euphemisms and terms for old people include seniors — chiefly an American usage — or elderly. As occurs with almost any definable group of humanity, some people will hold a prejudice against others — in this case, against old people. This is one form of ageism.
Old people have limited regenerative abilities and are more prone to disease, syndromes, and sickness than other adults. For the biology of ageing, see senescence. The medical study of the aging process is gerontology, and the study of diseases that afflict the elderly is geriatrics.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
You did awesome tonight!
:
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:a slack day
proactive
Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life span of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle. Euphemisms and terms for old people include seniors — chiefly an American usage — or elderly. As occurs with almost any definable group of humanity, some people will hold a prejudice against others — in this case, against old people. This is one form of ageism.
Old people have limited regenerative abilities and are more prone to disease, syndromes, and sickness than other adults. For the biology of ageing, see senescence. The medical study of the aging process is gerontology, and the study of diseases that afflict the elderly is geriatrics.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
E-say Manual 2008-10-15
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "说明：第27－31页时适用
Key Vocabulary
Family & education: P31.
harmonious, marital relationship, dicorce, pessimistic, innocent, communicate, isolated, curious, discipline, trustworthy, adaptable, passive, self-centred, self-reliance, burden, potential, DINK family, spoil, single-parent family, indifferent, neglect, democratic, corporal punishment, self-conscious, inequality, talent, subordinate to, discriminate, self-abased, self-respect...
Grammar pattern
Passive voice:
My school is built in 1899.
It was given by my English teacher.
Gerunds:
I enjoy spending evenings alone.
Making model planes and ships is his favorite hobby.
Conditional clause:
We have a ten-storey teaching building, where was spend most of our school days.
She has a round face, which makes her look cute.
My parents who give me enogh freedom are quite democratic.
Useful expression
Topic: family & child
1. I notice more about the things around me.
2. I learn many interesting physical phenomena in the class, which are closely related to life.
3. I'm single, of course.
4. I am the only child at my home.
5. I don't think it is a good ideal.
6. I makes me feel under pressure.
7. Rose is fond of drawing.
8. The child I'd like to describe is my cousin.
9. I'm keen on it too.
10. I'd like to say there is no generation gap in my family."
Key Vocabulary
Family & education: P31.
harmonious, marital relationship, dicorce, pessimistic, innocent, communicate, isolated, curious, discipline, trustworthy, adaptable, passive, self-centred, self-reliance, burden, potential, DINK family, spoil, single-parent family, indifferent, neglect, democratic, corporal punishment, self-conscious, inequality, talent, subordinate to, discriminate, self-abased, self-respect...
Grammar pattern
Passive voice:
My school is built in 1899.
It was given by my English teacher.
Gerunds:
I enjoy spending evenings alone.
Making model planes and ships is his favorite hobby.
Conditional clause:
We have a ten-storey teaching building, where was spend most of our school days.
She has a round face, which makes her look cute.
My parents who give me enogh freedom are quite democratic.
Useful expression
Topic: family & child
1. I notice more about the things around me.
2. I learn many interesting physical phenomena in the class, which are closely related to life.
3. I'm single, of course.
4. I am the only child at my home.
5. I don't think it is a good ideal.
6. I makes me feel under pressure.
7. Rose is fond of drawing.
8. The child I'd like to describe is my cousin.
9. I'm keen on it too.
10. I'd like to say there is no generation gap in my family."
Monday, October 20, 2008
E-say 2008-10-20
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
: height- say the T louder
Wrong Expression
: put back in nature- reindtroduced to it's natural habitat
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:A pet is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment or a househeld animal, as opposed to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals or sport animals, which are kept for economic reasons. The most popular pets are noted for their loyal or playful characteristics, for their attractive appearance, or for their song. Pets also generally seem to provide their owners with non-trivial health benefits;[ keeping pets has been shown to help relieve stress to those who like having animals around. There is now a medically-approved class of 'therapy animals,' mostly dogs, who are brought to visit confined humans. Walking a dog can provide both the owner and the dog with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
: height- say the T louder
Wrong Expression
: put back in nature- reindtroduced to it's natural habitat
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:A pet is an animal kept for companionship and enjoyment or a househeld animal, as opposed to livestock, laboratory animals, working animals or sport animals, which are kept for economic reasons. The most popular pets are noted for their loyal or playful characteristics, for their attractive appearance, or for their song. Pets also generally seem to provide their owners with non-trivial health benefits;[ keeping pets has been shown to help relieve stress to those who like having animals around. There is now a medically-approved class of 'therapy animals,' mostly dogs, who are brought to visit confined humans. Walking a dog can provide both the owner and the dog with exercise, fresh air, and social interaction.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Friday, October 17, 2008
Cooperation is very important
Cooperation is very important in work or in daily life, it is not only a way to make better relationship, but also a method to earn better life.
First of All, an individual in the society is a unit of energy, strength, and information resource, just like one nerve cell of the brain. With connection to each other, individuals form net works. We need to transfer material and messages among persons in order to keep up with the situation and what is benefit to us. If we were isolated to the world, we will not only feel alone but also have a danger in survival. Not everyone has the capability in physical and spiritual as strong as Robinson.
Second, a better cooperation skill can help us to feel better and achieve a happy life.
We all like to live in a harmonious environment, but without better understanding how to make a good connection with others, the relationship between you and your neighbor will deteriorates against your expectation. You have to know how to respect others, construct and maintain a good relationship with others. Only until you feel living in a mutual loving state, you began to feel good in life.
Third, good cooperation help us to be in a win-win consequence in business. Only through negotiation and compromise under a willingness of cooperation spirit, business comes reach a coexistence and mutual beneficial bottom line. If only one side striving to reach a extreme succeed by eating the other candidates, the result is not lasting, for you will lost the willingness to make progress without competition in technical or other business methods.
All above all, I think cooperation is the requirement of the era and will help every one the achieve a better life and good living standard.
Dear Nicholas,
Wow! Did you write this letter, it's amazingly well thought out and very informative. I'm looking forward to your letters to come.
Sincerely,
Teacher~Jeffrey
First of All, an individual in the society is a unit of energy, strength, and information resource, just like one nerve cell of the brain. With connection to each other, individuals form net works. We need to transfer material and messages among persons in order to keep up with the situation and what is benefit to us. If we were isolated to the world, we will not only feel alone but also have a danger in survival. Not everyone has the capability in physical and spiritual as strong as Robinson.
Second, a better cooperation skill can help us to feel better and achieve a happy life.
We all like to live in a harmonious environment, but without better understanding how to make a good connection with others, the relationship between you and your neighbor will deteriorates against your expectation. You have to know how to respect others, construct and maintain a good relationship with others. Only until you feel living in a mutual loving state, you began to feel good in life.
Third, good cooperation help us to be in a win-win consequence in business. Only through negotiation and compromise under a willingness of cooperation spirit, business comes reach a coexistence and mutual beneficial bottom line. If only one side striving to reach a extreme succeed by eating the other candidates, the result is not lasting, for you will lost the willingness to make progress without competition in technical or other business methods.
All above all, I think cooperation is the requirement of the era and will help every one the achieve a better life and good living standard.
Dear Nicholas,
Wow! Did you write this letter, it's amazingly well thought out and very informative. I'm looking forward to your letters to come.
Sincerely,
Teacher~Jeffrey
E-say Manual 2008-10-17
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "说明：第32－36页时适用
Key Vocabulary
Animals:
donkey, bull, buffalo, calf, kitty, lamb, mule, ox, wolf, zebra, giraffe, kangaroo, koala, antelope, squirrel, tiger, whale, hare, swan, elephant, peacock, seal…
Describing animals:
docile, faithful, aggressive, industrious, tame, alert, fierce, noble, proud, greedy...
Grammar pattern
Present pefect tense:
I've got a kitty at home.
The government has made great efforts to ban poaching and eating wild animals.
Simple past tense:
Her husband passed away a few years ago.
We invited her to live with us for a few times.
Giving reasons:
They spend most of their income because they think they can earn more.
Besides:
Besides, there are no fences or cages in wildlife parks.
Useful expression
Topic: Animal/elder people
1. We also select some optional courses.
2. I had to walk it each evening, so it cost much time.
3. I think the children who peep pets are more considerate and understanding.
4. For lonely elder people, pets are good companions.
5. It is said that there are only several thousand pandas surviving in the world now.
6. I'd like to talk about my grandfather.
7. We lay in the bamboo bed side by side in the curtyard.
8. She used to be a professor at a university.
9. She experienced many ups and downs in life."
Key Vocabulary
Animals:
donkey, bull, buffalo, calf, kitty, lamb, mule, ox, wolf, zebra, giraffe, kangaroo, koala, antelope, squirrel, tiger, whale, hare, swan, elephant, peacock, seal…
Describing animals:
docile, faithful, aggressive, industrious, tame, alert, fierce, noble, proud, greedy...
Grammar pattern
Present pefect tense:
I've got a kitty at home.
The government has made great efforts to ban poaching and eating wild animals.
Simple past tense:
Her husband passed away a few years ago.
We invited her to live with us for a few times.
Giving reasons:
They spend most of their income because they think they can earn more.
Besides:
Besides, there are no fences or cages in wildlife parks.
Useful expression
Topic: Animal/elder people
1. We also select some optional courses.
2. I had to walk it each evening, so it cost much time.
3. I think the children who peep pets are more considerate and understanding.
4. For lonely elder people, pets are good companions.
5. It is said that there are only several thousand pandas surviving in the world now.
6. I'd like to talk about my grandfather.
7. We lay in the bamboo bed side by side in the curtyard.
8. She used to be a professor at a university.
9. She experienced many ups and downs in life."
Thursday, October 16, 2008
E-say 2008-10-16
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
You did perfect this evening,
Parenting is the process of raising and educating a child from birth, or before, until adulthood.
In the case of humans, it is usually done by the biological parents of the child in question , although governments and society take a role as well. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised by foster care, or be placed in an orphanage.
The goals of human parenting are debated. Usually, parental figures provide for a child's physical needs, protect them from harm, and impart in them skills and cultural values until they reach legal adulthood, usually after adolescence. Among non-human species, parenting is usually less lengthy and complicated, though mammals tend to nurture their young extensively. The degree of attention parents invest in their offspring is largely inversely proportional to the number of offspring the average adult in the species produces
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:curriculum (n. pl. cur·ric·u·la (-l？) or cur·ric·u·lums
All the courses of study offered by an educational institution.
A group of related courses, often in a special field of study: the engineering curriculum.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
You did perfect this evening,
Parenting is the process of raising and educating a child from birth, or before, until adulthood.
In the case of humans, it is usually done by the biological parents of the child in question , although governments and society take a role as well. In many cases, orphaned or abandoned children receive parental care from non-parent blood relations. Others may be adopted, raised by foster care, or be placed in an orphanage.
The goals of human parenting are debated. Usually, parental figures provide for a child's physical needs, protect them from harm, and impart in them skills and cultural values until they reach legal adulthood, usually after adolescence. Among non-human species, parenting is usually less lengthy and complicated, though mammals tend to nurture their young extensively. The degree of attention parents invest in their offspring is largely inversely proportional to the number of offspring the average adult in the species produces
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:curriculum (n. pl. cur·ric·u·la (-l？) or cur·ric·u·lums
All the courses of study offered by an educational institution.
A group of related courses, often in a special field of study: the engineering curriculum.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
E-say 2008-10-15
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
You did great tonight! That was a beautiful description: Tomorrow we can further discuss part 3. of generation difference.
Wrong Expression
: when i go to the office my son will find a hiding place to try and avoid going to his grandparents
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:A generation gap is a popular term used to describe big differences between people of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as occurring 'when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behavior.' The term first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s, and described the cultural differences between the Baby Boomers and their parents. Although some generational differences have existed throughout history, during this era differences between the two generations grew significantly in comparison to previous times, particularly with respect to such matters as musical tastes, fashion, drug use, culture and politics. This may have been magnified by the unprecedented size of the young Baby Boomer generation, which gave it unprecedented power, influence, and willingness to rebel against societal norms.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
You did great tonight! That was a beautiful description: Tomorrow we can further discuss part 3. of generation difference.
Wrong Expression
: when i go to the office my son will find a hiding place to try and avoid going to his grandparents
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:A generation gap is a popular term used to describe big differences between people of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as occurring 'when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences, opinions, habits and behavior.' The term first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s, and described the cultural differences between the Baby Boomers and their parents. Although some generational differences have existed throughout history, during this era differences between the two generations grew significantly in comparison to previous times, particularly with respect to such matters as musical tastes, fashion, drug use, culture and politics. This may have been magnified by the unprecedented size of the young Baby Boomer generation, which gave it unprecedented power, influence, and willingness to rebel against societal norms.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Painted Skin
Painted Skin
There was an intellectual called “xiucai” who was self-learning and preparing for the national examination to become government officials which was held very few years for government positions. He had a family and lived with his wife, teen aged son and his mother. His only younger brother went out to learn some skills of Gongfu and Taoism with his master.
In order to have a quiet study environment, he moved to the back yard and alone and asked his family not to interfere with him without big issue. On night, when he was concentrating on studying, he heard some lady was weeping some where. The sound was so sad and helpless in the silent dark night. He put down his books and followed the weeping starting to search. Finally, he went to an abandoned temple which looked deserted and sort of horrible. One the steps sat a lady who was drying her tears with her handkerchief. The xiucai asked why she was crying like that in the dark, she told him that she had a bad life and did not want to live because her father would marry her to some body she did not like and her father was going to capture her and force her to finish the marriage. She was call Meiniang, and she was extremely beautiful. Then the xiucai told her she could hide in his studying place and it would be safe.
Time went on, it was an autumn, his wife went to his room in back yard, she found his husband was pale and thinner and she found that it seemed that there was some one else lived in his room according to woman’s sensibility. But she was clever and went away.
If face the, beauty was an ugly monster in side the skin of the beautiful lady, it ate on human blood and finally ate human hearts. But Xiecai was puzzled by it skin beauty. One day, the monster set an male servant on to the bed where the wife was sleeping and arranged Xiecai to go back and see this adultery using its monsters power. Xiucai found excuses and excelled his wife. His wife was very wronged and hanged herself on the tree in the village. Fortunately, the brother went back home on a horse and saved his sister in law and know the truth.
He went home silently and went to the back yard, his told his brother his beauty was an ghost and tended to eat human being. The xiucai did not trust first and his brother took him and looked through a little hole trough the paper paved widow until he was scared to faint.
He saw the monster uncovered the skin and painting it into a beautiful lady and the monster was like a rotten skeleton with extruded teeth and half bolded head.
However, his brother had not enough supernatural power to defeat it and he went back to invite his master to get rid of it. But it was a little bit too late, the monster noticed it and took our the heart of the xiucai and grasped his son and about to flee when the master came. The master was very powerful and stabbed the monster by his sword finally.
Dear Nicholas,
I made some corrections on your article, please take the time to review your mistakes. Any question you may have, feel free to ask during class.
<0> to become a government official
<0>which is seldomly held for new government positions
<0>he moved to the backyard to be alone and asked
without being big issues
some lady weeping
<0>and started to search
on one of the steps
she was called
someone else living in his room
<0>learned/found out the truth
he told his brother
<0>a ghost
beings
trust him at first
very interesting story, in your opinion what's the moral of the story?
Teacher~Jeffrey
There was an intellectual called “xiucai” who was self-learning and preparing for the national examination to become government officials which was held very few years for government positions. He had a family and lived with his wife, teen aged son and his mother. His only younger brother went out to learn some skills of Gongfu and Taoism with his master.
In order to have a quiet study environment, he moved to the back yard and alone and asked his family not to interfere with him without big issue. On night, when he was concentrating on studying, he heard some lady was weeping some where. The sound was so sad and helpless in the silent dark night. He put down his books and followed the weeping starting to search. Finally, he went to an abandoned temple which looked deserted and sort of horrible. One the steps sat a lady who was drying her tears with her handkerchief. The xiucai asked why she was crying like that in the dark, she told him that she had a bad life and did not want to live because her father would marry her to some body she did not like and her father was going to capture her and force her to finish the marriage. She was call Meiniang, and she was extremely beautiful. Then the xiucai told her she could hide in his studying place and it would be safe.
Time went on, it was an autumn, his wife went to his room in back yard, she found his husband was pale and thinner and she found that it seemed that there was some one else lived in his room according to woman’s sensibility. But she was clever and went away.
If face the, beauty was an ugly monster in side the skin of the beautiful lady, it ate on human blood and finally ate human hearts. But Xiecai was puzzled by it skin beauty. One day, the monster set an male servant on to the bed where the wife was sleeping and arranged Xiecai to go back and see this adultery using its monsters power. Xiucai found excuses and excelled his wife. His wife was very wronged and hanged herself on the tree in the village. Fortunately, the brother went back home on a horse and saved his sister in law and know the truth.
He went home silently and went to the back yard, his told his brother his beauty was an ghost and tended to eat human being. The xiucai did not trust first and his brother took him and looked through a little hole trough the paper paved widow until he was scared to faint.
He saw the monster uncovered the skin and painting it into a beautiful lady and the monster was like a rotten skeleton with extruded teeth and half bolded head.
However, his brother had not enough supernatural power to defeat it and he went back to invite his master to get rid of it. But it was a little bit too late, the monster noticed it and took our the heart of the xiucai and grasped his son and about to flee when the master came. The master was very powerful and stabbed the monster by his sword finally.
Dear Nicholas,
I made some corrections on your article, please take the time to review your mistakes. Any question you may have, feel free to ask during class.
<0> to become a government official
<0>which is seldomly held for new government positions
<0>he moved to the backyard to be alone and asked
<0>and started to search
<0>learned/found out the truth
<0>a ghost
very interesting story, in your opinion what's the moral of the story?
Teacher~Jeffrey
E-say 2008-10-14
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
: dashing
amicable
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:horror film (scary movie)
*audacious-extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer.
*candid-–adjective 1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward: a candid opinion.
*earnest
*dashing-–adjective 1. energetic and spirited; lively: a dashing hero.
2. elegant and gallant in appearance and manner: a dashing young cavalry officer.
*genteel-well-bred or refined; polite; elegant; stylish.
*preserve-—Synonyms 1. conserve. 2. safeguard, shelter, shield. See defend. 3. continue, uphold, sustain.
—Antonyms 1. destroy
*selfless-adjective having little or no concern for oneself, esp. with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
*temperate–adjective 1. moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
Tomorrow we can start with interview 3 so try to utulize the vocabulary list from interview as we will still be describing people.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
: dashing
amicable
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:horror film (scary movie)
*audacious-extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer.
*candid-–adjective 1. frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
2. free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward: a candid opinion.
*earnest
*dashing-–adjective 1. energetic and spirited; lively: a dashing hero.
2. elegant and gallant in appearance and manner: a dashing young cavalry officer.
*genteel-well-bred or refined; polite; elegant; stylish.
*preserve-—Synonyms 1. conserve. 2. safeguard, shelter, shield. See defend. 3. continue, uphold, sustain.
—Antonyms 1. destroy
*selfless-adjective having little or no concern for oneself, esp. with regard to fame, position, money, etc.; unselfish.
*temperate–adjective 1. moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
Tomorrow we can start with interview 3 so try to utulize the vocabulary list from interview as we will still be describing people.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Friday, October 10, 2008
learing manual 2008-10-10
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "说明：第22－26页时适用
Key Vocabulary
Describing famous people: P25.
confident, creative, dedicated, efficient, enthusiastic, faithful, humorous, initiative, intelligent, kind-hearted, logical, active, amiable, capable, competent, cooperative, diplomatic, dynamic, well-educated, energetic, expressive, forceful, gentle, knowledgeable, liberal, generous, modest, motivated, objective, precise, practical, qualified, purposeful, reasonable, realistic, reliable, sensible, responsible, temperate...
Grammar pattern
Present tense:
I'm pretty young.
I admire Maggie Zhang.
People can be famous easily.
It makes her known among the audience.
Past tense:
She overcame these difficulties and showed her
excellent acting files.
Comparatives:
The price is getting higher and higher.
I feel grateful that I have a better life than before.
Useful expression
Topic: life change/well-know person
1. Although there is only one class each week, I learn much about music.
2. I am not as carefree as I used to be.
3. I have more opportunities and more comfortable life than they had.
4. I like watching basketball matches of NBA.
5. I admire him especially for his contribution to charity work.
6. She dreams becoming a rock star.
7. I feel proud of him.
8. She has both charming face and perfect performance.
9. These famous people should set good models for the youth."
Key Vocabulary
Describing famous people: P25.
confident, creative, dedicated, efficient, enthusiastic, faithful, humorous, initiative, intelligent, kind-hearted, logical, active, amiable, capable, competent, cooperative, diplomatic, dynamic, well-educated, energetic, expressive, forceful, gentle, knowledgeable, liberal, generous, modest, motivated, objective, precise, practical, qualified, purposeful, reasonable, realistic, reliable, sensible, responsible, temperate...
Grammar pattern
Present tense:
I'm pretty young.
I admire Maggie Zhang.
People can be famous easily.
It makes her known among the audience.
Past tense:
She overcame these difficulties and showed her
excellent acting files.
Comparatives:
The price is getting higher and higher.
I feel grateful that I have a better life than before.
Useful expression
Topic: life change/well-know person
1. Although there is only one class each week, I learn much about music.
2. I am not as carefree as I used to be.
3. I have more opportunities and more comfortable life than they had.
4. I like watching basketball matches of NBA.
5. I admire him especially for his contribution to charity work.
6. She dreams becoming a rock star.
7. I feel proud of him.
8. She has both charming face and perfect performance.
9. These famous people should set good models for the youth."
E-say 2008-10-10
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
:
Wrong Expression
: became-become a person who...
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:financial securied
greedy-adjective, greed·i·er, greed·i·est. --. excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
perceive-verb (used with object), -ceived, -ceiv·ing. 1. to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses: I perceived an object looming through the mist.
2. to recognize, discern, envision, or understand: I perceive a note of sarcasm in your voice. This is a nice idea but I perceive difficulties in putting it into practice.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Hi Nicholas
Wrong Pronunciation
:
Wrong Expression
: became-become a person who...
New words & Idiomatic expression you didn't understand during class
:financial securied
greedy-adjective, greed·i·er, greed·i·est. --. excessively or inordinately desirous of wealth, profit, etc.; avaricious: the greedy owners of the company.
perceive-verb (used with object), -ceived, -ceiv·ing. 1. to become aware of, know, or identify by means of the senses: I perceived an object looming through the mist.
2. to recognize, discern, envision, or understand: I perceive a note of sarcasm in your voice. This is a nice idea but I perceive difficulties in putting it into practice.
Thank you
Teacher Jeffrey"
Thursday, October 9, 2008
E-say 2008-10-09
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Dear Nicholas,
You did excellent tonight with no errors. Tomorrow we can start off fresh with interview 2. If you have any questions or ways to use the vocabulary words from the extensive list try to let me know at the start of class.
A memory lasts forever.
Never does it die.
True friends stay together.
And never say goodbye.
'Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color. Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable.'
Friendships are different from all other relationships. Unlike acquaintanceship, friendship is based on love. Unlike lovers and married couples, it is free of jealousy. Unlike children and parents, it knows neither criticism nor resentment. Friendship has no status in law. Business partnerships are based on a contract. So is marriage. Parents are bound by the law. But friendships are freely entered into, freely given, freely exercised.
Teacher~Jeffrey"
Dear Nicholas,
You did excellent tonight with no errors. Tomorrow we can start off fresh with interview 2. If you have any questions or ways to use the vocabulary words from the extensive list try to let me know at the start of class.
A memory lasts forever.
Never does it die.
True friends stay together.
And never say goodbye.
'Choose your friends by their character and your socks by their color. Choosing your socks by their character makes no sense, and choosing your friends by their color is unthinkable.'
Friendships are different from all other relationships. Unlike acquaintanceship, friendship is based on love. Unlike lovers and married couples, it is free of jealousy. Unlike children and parents, it knows neither criticism nor resentment. Friendship has no status in law. Business partnerships are based on a contract. So is marriage. Parents are bound by the law. But friendships are freely entered into, freely given, freely exercised.
Teacher~Jeffrey"
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
E-say 2008-10-08
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "Today's Correction & Comment:
Dear Nicholas,
I'm glad a caught you tonight because I was just about to hang up. Your phone was telling you were out of range/service area. Tomorrow we'll discuss friendship. Try to utulize the vocabulary words from page 25 during our lessons.
Friendship' is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more beings. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis. Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other, often to the point of altruism. Their tastes will usually be similar and may converge, and they will share enjoyable activities. They will also engage in mutually helping behavior, such as exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship. A friend is someone who may often demonstrate reciprocating and reflective behaviors. Yet for many, friendship is nothing more than the trust that someone or something will not harm them. Value that is found in friendships is often the result of a friend demonstrating the following on a consistent basis:
the tendency to desire what is best for the other,
sympathy and empathy,
honesty, perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth, especially in terms of pointing out the perceived faults of one's counterpart
mutual understanding.
Goodnight!!!
Teacher~Jeffrey"
Dear Nicholas,
I'm glad a caught you tonight because I was just about to hang up. Your phone was telling you were out of range/service area. Tomorrow we'll discuss friendship. Try to utulize the vocabulary words from page 25 during our lessons.
Friendship' is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more beings. In this sense, the term connotes a relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis. Friends will welcome each other's company and exhibit loyalty towards each other, often to the point of altruism. Their tastes will usually be similar and may converge, and they will share enjoyable activities. They will also engage in mutually helping behavior, such as exchange of advice and the sharing of hardship. A friend is someone who may often demonstrate reciprocating and reflective behaviors. Yet for many, friendship is nothing more than the trust that someone or something will not harm them. Value that is found in friendships is often the result of a friend demonstrating the following on a consistent basis:
the tendency to desire what is best for the other,
sympathy and empathy,
honesty, perhaps in situations where it may be difficult for others to speak the truth, especially in terms of pointing out the perceived faults of one's counterpart
mutual understanding.
Goodnight!!!
Teacher~Jeffrey"
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
E-say 2008-10-07
英语口语培训专家/易说堂英语 ::e-say: "本表是依据学员预习、出勤率及上课时出现的需要改善的问题等综合评价出的每日学习评价表.
Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicolas,
It was really great to hear your enthusiastic voice tonight. Since you actually scored well on your previous exam, I will make the questions a little more challenging from the book. However please take the time to review new vocabulary words. I'm really looking forward to our lessons to come.
Sincerely,
Teacher~Jeffrey"
Today's Correction & Comment:
Hi Nicolas,
It was really great to hear your enthusiastic voice tonight. Since you actually scored well on your previous exam, I will make the questions a little more challenging from the book. However please take the time to review new vocabulary words. I'm really looking forward to our lessons to come.
Sincerely,
Teacher~Jeffrey"
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