Write a two minute speech about your pet peeve(something people do that you really don't like). Follow the instructions below.
1.Write a speech about your pet peeve
2.Choose a topic about which you feel very strongly
3.Express your personal feelings about the topic
4.Use plenty of force as you express your emotions
5.Organize your speech with an introduction,body and conclusion
6.Go''all out
2008年9月18日 星期四
Parenting 對子女的養育
Intellectual
1. 智力的;理智的
intellectual powers
智力
2. 需智力的
Chess is a highly intellectual game.
象棋是需用高度智力的運動項目。
3. 智力發達的,聰明的
intellectual people
智力很高的人
n.
1. 知識分子;有很高智力的人[C] vt.
Amassed
1. 積聚(財富),積累
Before he was forty he amassed a large fortune.
他在四十歲之前已積聚了一大筆財富。
2. 堆積
He amassed his papers for burning.
他把文件集攏來燒毀。
Do you think parenting really hings on intellectual ability and amassed knowledge?
Of course intellectual ability and amassed knowledge are both helpful in parenting, but they are not the most important element. Some parents are not so educated, but they show their care and love to their children, with the assistance of a good school and teachers, the parents do a easy job, they just follow the guideline from the student handbook.
Most of the burden are put on the teachers, a good teacher know that, she may pay extra effort to help the student who is in needed. Finally it is the child to face the school work, he is the one to handle things well knowing his parents background.
(109 words)
The most important element in parenting?
Tell me your own experience.
I think the most important element in parenting is communicating with their children. As we are one family and living in the same house, the children will watch what the parents are doing daily and learn from them.
I always learn from my father and mother, if my father work very hard, I will follow him. If he is clean and tidy, I will dress myself tidy also. If my mother like reading and music, I will spend my times on reading also. At home I learn from them, in school, I listen to my teachers, I trust them.
(100 words)
1. 智力的;理智的
intellectual powers
智力
2. 需智力的
Chess is a highly intellectual game.
象棋是需用高度智力的運動項目。
3. 智力發達的,聰明的
intellectual people
智力很高的人
n.
1. 知識分子;有很高智力的人[C] vt.
Amassed
1. 積聚(財富),積累
Before he was forty he amassed a large fortune.
他在四十歲之前已積聚了一大筆財富。
2. 堆積
He amassed his papers for burning.
他把文件集攏來燒毀。
Do you think parenting really hings on intellectual ability and amassed knowledge?
Of course intellectual ability and amassed knowledge are both helpful in parenting, but they are not the most important element. Some parents are not so educated, but they show their care and love to their children, with the assistance of a good school and teachers, the parents do a easy job, they just follow the guideline from the student handbook.
Most of the burden are put on the teachers, a good teacher know that, she may pay extra effort to help the student who is in needed. Finally it is the child to face the school work, he is the one to handle things well knowing his parents background.
(109 words)
The most important element in parenting?
Tell me your own experience.
I think the most important element in parenting is communicating with their children. As we are one family and living in the same house, the children will watch what the parents are doing daily and learn from them.
I always learn from my father and mother, if my father work very hard, I will follow him. If he is clean and tidy, I will dress myself tidy also. If my mother like reading and music, I will spend my times on reading also. At home I learn from them, in school, I listen to my teachers, I trust them.
(100 words)
2008年9月8日 星期一
My feelings towards SPCC and my primary school
I have been in St. Paul's for 6 years, my times spend there is half and half as those I spend at home, besides the school building, I have my friends and teachers there, so my passion is also there, particularly it is my father's old school and my sister also studying there now.
So the feeling is deep, more over it is known to be a band one school, a famous one, I am proud of it. But all along it is a tough school, competition is keen, school work bring me a lot of pressure, I have to try my best to face it.
As most of my classmates are, we entered St Pauls primary schools six years ago, all my friends are there, the times pass like wind, gone very fast.
From primary 1 to 3, it just mean games and fun, from primary 4 onwards, I learned more and more,in my last year, I caught up a lot from bottom position of the class, finally I obtain the best improvement award and get a seat here, this is my greatest achievement so far.
So the feeling is deep, more over it is known to be a band one school, a famous one, I am proud of it. But all along it is a tough school, competition is keen, school work bring me a lot of pressure, I have to try my best to face it.
As most of my classmates are, we entered St Pauls primary schools six years ago, all my friends are there, the times pass like wind, gone very fast.
From primary 1 to 3, it just mean games and fun, from primary 4 onwards, I learned more and more,in my last year, I caught up a lot from bottom position of the class, finally I obtain the best improvement award and get a seat here, this is my greatest achievement so far.
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Study Plan for April 2008
1 Major in English
- Verbs starting from A to Z
- Verbs in Money, Money, Money
- Lesson 1 to 4 in Money, Money, Money, including verbs, vocabulary and preposition.
- Preposition, 1001 exercises.
- Direct and indirect speech
- Part of Speech
- Tenses and Grammer
- Active and passive voice
2 Mathematics, in English
3 Music theory and Percussion
- 100 English songs with lyrics
4 Chinese Chess
- Verbs starting from A to Z
- Verbs in Money, Money, Money
- Lesson 1 to 4 in Money, Money, Money, including verbs, vocabulary and preposition.
- Preposition, 1001 exercises.
- Direct and indirect speech
- Part of Speech
- Tenses and Grammer
- Active and passive voice
2 Mathematics, in English
3 Music theory and Percussion
- 100 English songs with lyrics
4 Chinese Chess
2008年3月24日 星期一
Message
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I have written some comments for her.
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I plan to return this Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
I try to come earlier at around one o'clock, we lunch together.
I have written some comments for her.
http://www.janiceat16.blogspot.com/
password 669669
I plan to return this Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
I try to come earlier at around one o'clock, we lunch together.
Mathematics Terms
addition, add, plus, sum, subtraction,
subtract, take away, minus, difference, digit,
even number, odd number, prime number, composite number, rectangular number,
square number, triangular number, positive number, negative number, fraction,
fraction in its simplest form, proper fraction, improper fraction, mixed number,
numerator, denominator, percentage, temperature, ratio,
multiplication, multiply, product, time(s), division,
divide, divide exactly, divisible, quotient,
remainder, dividend, divisor, factor, prime factor,
common factor, highest common factor, multiple, common multiple,
least common multiple, square, square root, cube, cube root,
decimal, decimal fraction, recurring decimal, approximation,
average, equation
subtract, take away, minus, difference, digit,
even number, odd number, prime number, composite number, rectangular number,
square number, triangular number, positive number, negative number, fraction,
fraction in its simplest form, proper fraction, improper fraction, mixed number,
numerator, denominator, percentage, temperature, ratio,
multiplication, multiply, product, time(s), division,
divide, divide exactly, divisible, quotient,
remainder, dividend, divisor, factor, prime factor,
common factor, highest common factor, multiple, common multiple,
least common multiple, square, square root, cube, cube root,
decimal, decimal fraction, recurring decimal, approximation,
average, equation
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Part of Speech
There are total 8 kinds of part of speech.
1. Verb
e.g. run, swim, turn, handle, hope, etc.
2. Noun
e.g. dog, cat, rabbit, Peter, Kitty, book, CD-Rom, computer,etc.
3. Pronoun
e.g. her, his, my mine, him, its it,their, ours, etc.
4. Adjective
e.g. tall, small, beautiful.etc.
5. Adverb
e.g. quietly, very, rather, quite, etc.
6. Preposition
e.g. on, at, in, into, to, etc.
7. Conjunction
e.g. but, since, when, while, etc.
8. Interjection
e.g. Oh! ,Hurrah! ,etc.
基本上,所有字典都有 part of speech 在每個字後面只是用了 short form
如:n. = noun
pron. = pronoun
adj. = adjective
adv. = adverb
vi. = verb intransitive
vt. = verb transitive
prep. = preposition
int. interjection
a. = article
conj. = conjunction
怎知道什麼verb是\"transitive verb\"?(除了查字典外)
You ought to check if the verb describes an object,which is in direct relation:
If,
the verb describes an object with an apparent direct relation, the verb is called 'transitive' (及物動詞), e.g. I have done the job - the verb is describing the 'job'.
the verb does not describe an object at all, the verb is called 'intransitive' (不及物動詞), e.g. We live in Hong Kong - the verb (live) does not describe a direct object (Hong Kong is not described by the verb - don't overlook the preposition 'in'!).
The following is an article aiming at telling readers the differences of transitive and intransitive verbs, together with how to distinguish, with very clear explanations:
The meaning of a transitive verb is incomplete without a direct object, as in the following examples:
INCOMPLETE
The shelf holds.
COMPLETE
The shelf holds three books and a vase of flowers.
INCOMPLETE
The committee named.
COMPLETE
The committee named a new chairperson.
INCOMPLETE
The child broke.
COMPLETE
The child broke the plate.
An intransitive verb, on the other hand, cannot take a direct object:
This plant has thrived on the south windowsill.
The compound verb "has thrived" is intransitive and takes no direct object in this sentence. The prepositional phrase "on the south windowsill" acts as an adverb describing where the plant thrives.
The sound of the choir carried through the cathedral.
The verb "carried" is used intransitively in this sentence and takes no direct object. The prepositional phrase "through the cathedral" acts as an adverb describing where the sound carried.
The train from Montreal arrived four hours late.
The intransitive verb "arrived" takes no direct object, and the noun phrase "four hours late" acts as an adverb describing when the train arrived.
Since the company was pleasant and the coffee both plentiful and good, we lingered in the restaurant for several hours.
The verb "lingered" is used intransitively and takes no direct object. The prepositional phrase "in the restaurant for several hours" acts as an adverb modifying "lingered".
The painting was hung on the south wall of the reception room.
The compound verb "was hung" is used intransitively and the sentence has no direct object. The prepositional phrase "on the south wall of the reception room" acts as a adverb describing where the paint hung.
Many verbs can be either transitive or intransitive, depending on their context in the sentence. In the following pairs of sentences, the first sentence uses the verb transitively and the second uses the same verb intransitively:
transitive
According to the instructions, we must leave this goo in our hair for twenty minutes.
In this example, the verb "leave" takes a direct object, the noun phrase "this goo".
intransitive
We would like to stay longer, but we must leave.
In this example, the verb "leave" does not take a direct object.
transitive
The audience attentively watched the latest production of The Trojan Women.
In this example, the verb "watch" is used transitively and takes the noun phrase "the latest production of The Trojan Women" as a direct object.
intransitive
The cook watched while the new dishwasher surreptitiously picked up the fragments of the broken dish.
In this example, the verb "watched" is used intransitively and takes no direct object.
intransitive
The crowd moves across the field in an attempt to see the rock star get into her helicopter.
Here the verb "moves" is used as an intransitive verb and takes no direct object.
transitive
Every spring, William moves all boxes and trunks from one side of the attic to the other.
In this sentence "moves" is used as a transitive verb and takes the noun phrase "all the boxes and trunk" as a direct object.
transitive verb同intransitive verb點分..點用?
transitive verb : ( 及物動詞 )
transitive verb 後面直接帶受詞 ( object ) ,要知道該動詞是否 transitive verb , 簡單而粗略的驗証 , 可以用 who(m) , what 問它 ,若能回答 , 就是 transitive verb ,
例如 :I met Peter this morning .
Who(m) did you meet ?Peter .
( object )I am reading a book .
What are you reading ?A book .
( object )大部分 transitive verb 可用於被動語態 ,有些 transitive verb 含有一個以上的組成部分 , 如 : listen to
intransitive verb : ( 不及物動詞 )
intransitive verb 後面不能直接帶受詞 (object ) ,也不能用於被動語態 , 有些 intransitive verb 含有一個以上的組成部分 ,
如 : touch down例如 : My head aches .The plane touched down .
有些動詞可以作 transitive verb , 亦可作 intransitive verb ,
如 : openSomeone opened the door .The door opened .
1. Verb
e.g. run, swim, turn, handle, hope, etc.
2. Noun
e.g. dog, cat, rabbit, Peter, Kitty, book, CD-Rom, computer,etc.
3. Pronoun
e.g. her, his, my mine, him, its it,their, ours, etc.
4. Adjective
e.g. tall, small, beautiful.etc.
5. Adverb
e.g. quietly, very, rather, quite, etc.
6. Preposition
e.g. on, at, in, into, to, etc.
7. Conjunction
e.g. but, since, when, while, etc.
8. Interjection
e.g. Oh! ,Hurrah! ,etc.
基本上,所有字典都有 part of speech 在每個字後面只是用了 short form
如:n. = noun
pron. = pronoun
adj. = adjective
adv. = adverb
vi. = verb intransitive
vt. = verb transitive
prep. = preposition
int. interjection
a. = article
conj. = conjunction
怎知道什麼verb是\"transitive verb\"?(除了查字典外)
You ought to check if the verb describes an object,which is in direct relation:
If,
the verb describes an object with an apparent direct relation, the verb is called 'transitive' (及物動詞), e.g. I have done the job - the verb is describing the 'job'.
the verb does not describe an object at all, the verb is called 'intransitive' (不及物動詞), e.g. We live in Hong Kong - the verb (live) does not describe a direct object (Hong Kong is not described by the verb - don't overlook the preposition 'in'!).
The following is an article aiming at telling readers the differences of transitive and intransitive verbs, together with how to distinguish, with very clear explanations:
The meaning of a transitive verb is incomplete without a direct object, as in the following examples:
INCOMPLETE
The shelf holds.
COMPLETE
The shelf holds three books and a vase of flowers.
INCOMPLETE
The committee named.
COMPLETE
The committee named a new chairperson.
INCOMPLETE
The child broke.
COMPLETE
The child broke the plate.
An intransitive verb, on the other hand, cannot take a direct object:
This plant has thrived on the south windowsill.
The compound verb "has thrived" is intransitive and takes no direct object in this sentence. The prepositional phrase "on the south windowsill" acts as an adverb describing where the plant thrives.
The sound of the choir carried through the cathedral.
The verb "carried" is used intransitively in this sentence and takes no direct object. The prepositional phrase "through the cathedral" acts as an adverb describing where the sound carried.
The train from Montreal arrived four hours late.
The intransitive verb "arrived" takes no direct object, and the noun phrase "four hours late" acts as an adverb describing when the train arrived.
Since the company was pleasant and the coffee both plentiful and good, we lingered in the restaurant for several hours.
The verb "lingered" is used intransitively and takes no direct object. The prepositional phrase "in the restaurant for several hours" acts as an adverb modifying "lingered".
The painting was hung on the south wall of the reception room.
The compound verb "was hung" is used intransitively and the sentence has no direct object. The prepositional phrase "on the south wall of the reception room" acts as a adverb describing where the paint hung.
Many verbs can be either transitive or intransitive, depending on their context in the sentence. In the following pairs of sentences, the first sentence uses the verb transitively and the second uses the same verb intransitively:
transitive
According to the instructions, we must leave this goo in our hair for twenty minutes.
In this example, the verb "leave" takes a direct object, the noun phrase "this goo".
intransitive
We would like to stay longer, but we must leave.
In this example, the verb "leave" does not take a direct object.
transitive
The audience attentively watched the latest production of The Trojan Women.
In this example, the verb "watch" is used transitively and takes the noun phrase "the latest production of The Trojan Women" as a direct object.
intransitive
The cook watched while the new dishwasher surreptitiously picked up the fragments of the broken dish.
In this example, the verb "watched" is used intransitively and takes no direct object.
intransitive
The crowd moves across the field in an attempt to see the rock star get into her helicopter.
Here the verb "moves" is used as an intransitive verb and takes no direct object.
transitive
Every spring, William moves all boxes and trunks from one side of the attic to the other.
In this sentence "moves" is used as a transitive verb and takes the noun phrase "all the boxes and trunk" as a direct object.
transitive verb同intransitive verb點分..點用?
transitive verb : ( 及物動詞 )
transitive verb 後面直接帶受詞 ( object ) ,要知道該動詞是否 transitive verb , 簡單而粗略的驗証 , 可以用 who(m) , what 問它 ,若能回答 , 就是 transitive verb ,
例如 :I met Peter this morning .
Who(m) did you meet ?Peter .
( object )I am reading a book .
What are you reading ?A book .
( object )大部分 transitive verb 可用於被動語態 ,有些 transitive verb 含有一個以上的組成部分 , 如 : listen to
intransitive verb : ( 不及物動詞 )
intransitive verb 後面不能直接帶受詞 (object ) ,也不能用於被動語態 , 有些 intransitive verb 含有一個以上的組成部分 ,
如 : touch down例如 : My head aches .The plane touched down .
有些動詞可以作 transitive verb , 亦可作 intransitive verb ,
如 : openSomeone opened the door .The door opened .
2008年3月23日 星期日
Preposition Exercise on Money, Money, Money 4
1 ________ 500 years ago, the first banks were opened.
2 Banks were places where people could safely store their money, or borrow money if they needed ________.
3 The bank would lend the amount needed, and charge some extra money _________ its use.
4 ________ many places, banks started to print their own paper money.
5 As more people deposited their money ________ banks, they realised that they didn't have to use coins or paper money all the time.
6 Cheques are a common way ________ us to buy things without using coins or paper money.
7 A cheques is really a legal note telling a bank to give an amount ________ money to the person or company who has received the cheque.
8 On cheques, you write the name ________ the person or company receiving the cheque, the amount of money you want the bank to give them, and the date.
9 Finally, you have to sign the cheque to authorise or allow, the bank to pay that amount of money ________.
10 The first credit cards, invented in America, were small plastic cards with a name and special identification number pressed ________ them.
11 Each month, the credit card company adds ________ how much money the cardholder has spent, in places such as shops and restaurants.
12 Once the cardholder receives their monthly statment, they only have ________ make one payment to the credit card company.
13 Many people don't like to carry a lot of money ________, so credit cards are popular.
14 Later, a small magnetic strip was added ________ credit cards.
15 The magnetic strip contains information about you and the amount ________ money you are allowed to spend.
16 It also enables the shopkeeper to dial ________ the credit card company's computer to process your payment immediately.
17 All you have to do is sign your name ________ a credit company's voucher to show that you agree to pay the amount charger.
18 Banks also issue plastic autobank cards that people can use ________ special computers to withdraw their money.
19 Autobanks were first used around 30 years ago, and today they are ________ almost every city and town around the world.
20 The magnetic strip ________ every autobank card contains information such as your PIn number.
21 Having a PIN number means _________ your bank account.
22 That's why it important ________ the cardholder to memorise their PIN number and to not tell anyone else!
23 Twenty years ago, it became even easier ________ us to spend money!
24 The banks developed a system where computers could swap money ________ different accounts at the press of a button.
25 Many shopkeepers now install an EFTPOS machine ________ their shop.
26 When a customer uses their autobank card in it, computers transfer the money instantly from their account ________ the keeper's account.
27 People can also buy goods and services _________ the telephone, using credit cards.
28 Some bills can even be paid ________ using the numbers on the telephone as a kind of computers keyboard.
2 Banks were places where people could safely store their money, or borrow money if they needed ________.
3 The bank would lend the amount needed, and charge some extra money _________ its use.
4 ________ many places, banks started to print their own paper money.
5 As more people deposited their money ________ banks, they realised that they didn't have to use coins or paper money all the time.
6 Cheques are a common way ________ us to buy things without using coins or paper money.
7 A cheques is really a legal note telling a bank to give an amount ________ money to the person or company who has received the cheque.
8 On cheques, you write the name ________ the person or company receiving the cheque, the amount of money you want the bank to give them, and the date.
9 Finally, you have to sign the cheque to authorise or allow, the bank to pay that amount of money ________.
10 The first credit cards, invented in America, were small plastic cards with a name and special identification number pressed ________ them.
11 Each month, the credit card company adds ________ how much money the cardholder has spent, in places such as shops and restaurants.
12 Once the cardholder receives their monthly statment, they only have ________ make one payment to the credit card company.
13 Many people don't like to carry a lot of money ________, so credit cards are popular.
14 Later, a small magnetic strip was added ________ credit cards.
15 The magnetic strip contains information about you and the amount ________ money you are allowed to spend.
16 It also enables the shopkeeper to dial ________ the credit card company's computer to process your payment immediately.
17 All you have to do is sign your name ________ a credit company's voucher to show that you agree to pay the amount charger.
18 Banks also issue plastic autobank cards that people can use ________ special computers to withdraw their money.
19 Autobanks were first used around 30 years ago, and today they are ________ almost every city and town around the world.
20 The magnetic strip ________ every autobank card contains information such as your PIn number.
21 Having a PIN number means _________ your bank account.
22 That's why it important ________ the cardholder to memorise their PIN number and to not tell anyone else!
23 Twenty years ago, it became even easier ________ us to spend money!
24 The banks developed a system where computers could swap money ________ different accounts at the press of a button.
25 Many shopkeepers now install an EFTPOS machine ________ their shop.
26 When a customer uses their autobank card in it, computers transfer the money instantly from their account ________ the keeper's account.
27 People can also buy goods and services _________ the telephone, using credit cards.
28 Some bills can even be paid ________ using the numbers on the telephone as a kind of computers keyboard.
Money,Money,Money! Chapter 4
About 500 years ago, the first banks were opened. Banks were places where people could safely store their money, or borrow money if they needed to. The bank would lend the amount needed, and charge some extra money for its use. That extra money is called 'interest'. In many places, banks started to print their own paper money.
As more people deposited their money in banks, they realised that they didn't have to use coins or paper money all the time.
Cheques are a common way for us to buy things without using coins or paper money. A cheques is really a legal note telling a bank to give an amount of money to the person or company who has received the cheque.
On cheques, you write the name of the person or company receiving the cheque, the amount of money you want the bank to give them, and the date. Finally, you have to sign the cheque to authorise, or allow, the bank to pay that amount of money out.
About 50 years ago, an easier way to buy and sell things without using coins, paper money or cheque was introdused. The first credit cards, invented in America, were small plastic cards with a name and special identification number pressed into them.
Today, credit cards are popular. Each time someone uses their credit card to buy something, the shopkeeper sends the details of the purchase to the credit card company then pays the shopkeeper the amount that the cardholder has spent.
Each month, the credit card company adds up how much money the cardholder has spent, in places such as shops and restaurants. Once the cardholder receives their monthly statment, they only have to make one payment to the credit card company. Many people don't like to carry a lot of money around, so credit cards are popular.
Later, a small magnetic strip was added to credit cards. The magnetic strip contains information about you and the amount of money you are allowed to spend. It also enables the shopkeeper to dial into the credit card company's computer to process your payment immediately. All you have to do is sign your name on a credit company's voucher to show that you agree to pay the amount charger.
Banks also issue plastic autobank cards that people can use in special computers to withdraw their money. Autobanks were first used around 30 years ago, and today they are in almost every city and town around the world.
The magnetic strip on every autobank card contains information such as your PIn number. Having a PIN number means from your bank account. That's why it important for the cardholder to memorise their PIN number and to not tell anyone else!
Twenty years ago, it became even easier for us to spend mnoey! The banks developed a system where computers could swap money beween different accounts at the press of a button.
Many shopkeepers now install an EFTPOS machine in their shop. When a customer uses their autobank card in it, computers transfer the money instantly from their account into the keeper's account.
People can also buy goods and services on the telephone, using credit cards. Some bills can even be paid by using the numbers on the telephone as a kind of computers keyboard.
As more people deposited their money in banks, they realised that they didn't have to use coins or paper money all the time.
Cheques are a common way for us to buy things without using coins or paper money. A cheques is really a legal note telling a bank to give an amount of money to the person or company who has received the cheque.
On cheques, you write the name of the person or company receiving the cheque, the amount of money you want the bank to give them, and the date. Finally, you have to sign the cheque to authorise, or allow, the bank to pay that amount of money out.
About 50 years ago, an easier way to buy and sell things without using coins, paper money or cheque was introdused. The first credit cards, invented in America, were small plastic cards with a name and special identification number pressed into them.
Today, credit cards are popular. Each time someone uses their credit card to buy something, the shopkeeper sends the details of the purchase to the credit card company then pays the shopkeeper the amount that the cardholder has spent.
Each month, the credit card company adds up how much money the cardholder has spent, in places such as shops and restaurants. Once the cardholder receives their monthly statment, they only have to make one payment to the credit card company. Many people don't like to carry a lot of money around, so credit cards are popular.
Later, a small magnetic strip was added to credit cards. The magnetic strip contains information about you and the amount of money you are allowed to spend. It also enables the shopkeeper to dial into the credit card company's computer to process your payment immediately. All you have to do is sign your name on a credit company's voucher to show that you agree to pay the amount charger.
Banks also issue plastic autobank cards that people can use in special computers to withdraw their money. Autobanks were first used around 30 years ago, and today they are in almost every city and town around the world.
The magnetic strip on every autobank card contains information such as your PIn number. Having a PIN number means from your bank account. That's why it important for the cardholder to memorise their PIN number and to not tell anyone else!
Twenty years ago, it became even easier for us to spend mnoey! The banks developed a system where computers could swap money beween different accounts at the press of a button.
Many shopkeepers now install an EFTPOS machine in their shop. When a customer uses their autobank card in it, computers transfer the money instantly from their account into the keeper's account.
People can also buy goods and services on the telephone, using credit cards. Some bills can even be paid by using the numbers on the telephone as a kind of computers keyboard.
King of Indirect Speech
1 "Please advise me on buying a car." I asked her.
I asked her to advised me on buying a car.
2 "Do you have time to assist me with this?" Ronald asked.
Ronald asked me if I had time to assist him with that.
3 "When did it begin?" he asked.
He asked me when it began.
4 "Sorry, I blundered out the secret." she said.
She apologised for blundered out the secret.
5 "Cease distribution"
The court ordered them to cease distribution.
6 "The food was too salty"they said.
They complained that the food was too salty.
7 "I have difficulty in concentrating on my work."he said.
He said he had difficulty in concentrating on his work.
8 "Please contribute to the food drive."they said.
They asked us to contribute to the food drive.
9 "Can you define this word for me?"she said.
She asked me if I could define that word for her.
10 "When will it happen?"he asked.
He asked me when it would happen.
11 "You will be transferred to another city."
I was informed I would be transferred to another city.
12 "May I know your education background?" they asked.
They inquired about his education background.
13 "I am inspired by the work of previous composers."he says.
He says he was inspired by the work of previous composers.
14 "What you have to do while I am away."she said.
She instructed us what to do while she's away.
15 "We will not interfere in your dispute." they said.
They said they wouldn't interfere in our dispute.
16 "Please help judge the contest."
I 've been asked to help judge the contest.
17 "I owe you an apology for my rudeness last night."she said.
昨天晚上我太粗暴,應該向你道歉。
She said that she owed me an apology for her rudeness the night before.
Ask
"Your name, please."
She asked him his name.
她問他叫什麼。
"Where is Tom?"he asked.
He asked me where Tom was.
他問我湯姆在何處。
請求准許;要求
"We should be allow to use a dictionary."he said.
He asked that they (should) be allowed to use a dictionary.
他要求准許他們用詞典。
"Give me a favor."I asked.
I came to ask you a favor.
我來是想請你幫我一個忙。
"Please get in torch with Henry as soon as possible."I said to her.
I asked her to get in touch with Henry as soon as possible.
我要求她儘快與亨利聯繫。
索(價);要求得到
They asked too much of her.
他們對她要求過高。
He asked twenty dollars for it.
這件東西他要價二十元。
邀請
"Come for dinner on Friday evening, Conrads." we said.
We have asked the Conrads to come for dinner on Friday evening.
我們已邀請康拉德一家在星期五晚上來吃飯。
問;詢問;問候
"George, my parents asked about you."
Tell George my parents ask about him.
轉告喬治家父母問他好。
"Why do you ask?"he said.
He asked me why I asked.
你為何要問?
要求;請求
"A cup of tea please."she asked.
She asked for a cup of tea.
她要一杯茶。
Order
命令;指揮
"Distribute the free food."the mayor said.
The mayor ordered that free food be distributed.
市長命令發放免費食品。
"Transfer him to the county jail." the judge said.
The judge ordered the prisoner (to be) transferred to the county jail.
法官命令將這囚犯轉押縣監獄。
"Go." he said to her.
He ordered her to go.
他命令她走。
定購;叫(菜或飲料)
"Please order me a copy." he said.
請給我定購一本。
He asked me to order him a copy.
I asked her to advised me on buying a car.
2 "Do you have time to assist me with this?" Ronald asked.
Ronald asked me if I had time to assist him with that.
3 "When did it begin?" he asked.
He asked me when it began.
4 "Sorry, I blundered out the secret." she said.
She apologised for blundered out the secret.
5 "Cease distribution"
The court ordered them to cease distribution.
6 "The food was too salty"they said.
They complained that the food was too salty.
7 "I have difficulty in concentrating on my work."he said.
He said he had difficulty in concentrating on his work.
8 "Please contribute to the food drive."they said.
They asked us to contribute to the food drive.
9 "Can you define this word for me?"she said.
She asked me if I could define that word for her.
10 "When will it happen?"he asked.
He asked me when it would happen.
11 "You will be transferred to another city."
I was informed I would be transferred to another city.
12 "May I know your education background?" they asked.
They inquired about his education background.
13 "I am inspired by the work of previous composers."he says.
He says he was inspired by the work of previous composers.
14 "What you have to do while I am away."she said.
She instructed us what to do while she's away.
15 "We will not interfere in your dispute." they said.
They said they wouldn't interfere in our dispute.
16 "Please help judge the contest."
I 've been asked to help judge the contest.
17 "I owe you an apology for my rudeness last night."she said.
昨天晚上我太粗暴,應該向你道歉。
She said that she owed me an apology for her rudeness the night before.
Ask
"Your name, please."
She asked him his name.
她問他叫什麼。
"Where is Tom?"he asked.
He asked me where Tom was.
他問我湯姆在何處。
請求准許;要求
"We should be allow to use a dictionary."he said.
He asked that they (should) be allowed to use a dictionary.
他要求准許他們用詞典。
"Give me a favor."I asked.
I came to ask you a favor.
我來是想請你幫我一個忙。
"Please get in torch with Henry as soon as possible."I said to her.
I asked her to get in touch with Henry as soon as possible.
我要求她儘快與亨利聯繫。
索(價);要求得到
They asked too much of her.
他們對她要求過高。
He asked twenty dollars for it.
這件東西他要價二十元。
邀請
"Come for dinner on Friday evening, Conrads." we said.
We have asked the Conrads to come for dinner on Friday evening.
我們已邀請康拉德一家在星期五晚上來吃飯。
問;詢問;問候
"George, my parents asked about you."
Tell George my parents ask about him.
轉告喬治家父母問他好。
"Why do you ask?"he said.
He asked me why I asked.
你為何要問?
要求;請求
"A cup of tea please."she asked.
She asked for a cup of tea.
她要一杯茶。
Order
命令;指揮
"Distribute the free food."the mayor said.
The mayor ordered that free food be distributed.
市長命令發放免費食品。
"Transfer him to the county jail." the judge said.
The judge ordered the prisoner (to be) transferred to the county jail.
法官命令將這囚犯轉押縣監獄。
"Go." he said to her.
He ordered her to go.
他命令她走。
定購;叫(菜或飲料)
"Please order me a copy." he said.
請給我定購一本。
He asked me to order him a copy.
2008年3月19日 星期三
Indirect Speech
Notice the difference between a direct question and an indirect question.
Direct : "Where are you going?" Mary asked.
Indirect: Mary asked where we were going.
Indirect questions
1 - use verbs of speech for questions (asked, wondered, enquired, wanted to know, tried to find out, etc.) request, order, advise.
2 - use question words (where, when, who, why, what ,how, etc) instead of that
3 - change verb tenses, pronouns, and time expressions (just like reported statements)
4 - use question word + subject + verb word order (unlike a direct question)
question word + subject + verb
He asked when they would arrive.
Note:
If the question word is who, the direct question and the indirect question have the same word order.
"Who is there?"
She wondered who was there.
Direct : "Where are you going?" Mary asked.
Indirect: Mary asked where we were going.
Indirect questions
1 - use verbs of speech for questions (asked, wondered, enquired, wanted to know, tried to find out, etc.) request, order, advise.
2 - use question words (where, when, who, why, what ,how, etc) instead of that
3 - change verb tenses, pronouns, and time expressions (just like reported statements)
4 - use question word + subject + verb word order (unlike a direct question)
question word + subject + verb
He asked when they would arrive.
Note:
If the question word is who, the direct question and the indirect question have the same word order.
"Who is there?"
She wondered who was there.
2008年3月18日 星期二
Indirect Speech Level 1-4
Level 1
''Hand in your exercise books, class,''said Miss Lau.
Miss Lau ordered the class to hand in their exercise books.
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The beggar asked the gentleman,''Please give me some money.''
The beggar asked the gentleman to give him some money.
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''Listen to the instructions of building a tent carefully,''said the instructor to the trainees.
The instructor told the trainees to listen to the instructions of building a tent carefully.
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''Don't frighten the animals,''said the farmer to the naughty boy.
The farmer told the naughty boy not to frighten the animals.
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''Please call again later in the afternoon,'' said the receptionist.
The receptionist asked me to call called again later in that afternoon.
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Level two
''Will you come to my party,Timothy?''asked Peter
Peter asked Timothy whether he would come to his party.
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''Have you done your homework, Nancy?''asked her tutor.
The tutor asked Nancy whether she had done her homework.
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Grandfather asked Wilson,''Did you win the race yesterday?''
Grandfather asked Wilson whether he had won the race the day before.
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''Is your father a solicitor,Tommy?''asked Matthew.
Matthew asked Tommy if his father was a solicitor.
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The maid asked Annie,''Did you spill the coffee on the floor?''
The maid asked Annie if she had spilt the coffee on the floor.
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Level three
Dorothy asked me,''What did you buy yesterday?''
Dorothy asked me what I had brought the day before.
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She asked the helper,''Where can I throw the rubbish?''
She asked the helper where she could throw the rubbish.
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Mary said to John,''How are your parents?''
Mary asked John how his parents were.
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Betty asked Jim,''When are the people arriving?''
Betty asked Jim when the people were arriving.
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Mr. Ho asked the librarian,''Which books belong to this library?''
Mr. Ho asked the librarian which books belonged to that library.
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Level four
John said,''Peter and Sam are at home at the present moment.''
John said that Peter and Sam were at home at that moment.
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Mother said,''The books were in my room last night.''
Mother said that the books were in her room the night before.
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''Stop writing!''Mr.Lee ordered the students.
Mr. Lee ordered the students to stop writing.
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The nurse said to the patients,''Don't smoke in the waiting room!''
The nurse told the patients not to smoke in the waiting room.
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''It may rain soon,'' said the lady.
The lady said that it might rain then.
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''How can I go to Ocean Park from Sogo Department Store?''asked Jenny.
Jenny asked how she could go to Ocean Park from Sogo Department Store.
Indirect Speech
Indirect Speech (also referred to as 'reported speech') refers to a sentence reporting what someone has said. It is almost always used in spoken English.
If the reporting verb (i.e. said) is in the past, the reported clause will be in a past form. This form is usually one step back into the past from the original.
For example:
He said the test was difficult.
She said she watched TV every day.
Jack said he came to school every day.
If simple present, present perfect or the future is used in the reporting verb (i.e. says) the tense is retained.
For example:
He says the test is difficult.
She has said that she watches TV every day.
Jack will say that he comes to school every day.
If reporting a general truth the present tense will be retained.
For example:The teacher said that phrasal verbs are very important.
Changing Pronouns and Time Signifiers
When changing from direct speech to indirect speech, it is often necessary to change the pronouns to match the subject of the sentence.
For example:
She said, "I want to bring my children." BECOMES
She said she wanted to bring her children.
Jack said, "My wife went with me to the show." BECOMES
Jack said his wife had gone with him to the show.
It is also important to change time words (signifiers) when referring to present, past or future time to match the moment of speaking.
For example:
She said, "I want to bring my children tomorrow." BECOMES
She said she wanted to bring her children the next day.
Jack said, "My wife went with me to the show yesterday." BECOMES
Jack said his wife had gone with him to the show the day before.
Indirect Questions
When reporting questions, it is especially important to pay attention to sentence order. When reporting yes/ no questions connect the reported question using 'if/whether'. When reporting questions using question words (why, where, when, etc.) use the question word.
For example:
She asked, "Do you want to come with me?"
She asked me if I wanted to come with her.
Dave asked, "Where did you go last weekend?"
Dave asked me where I had gone the previous weekend.
He asked, "Why are you studying English?"
He asked me why I was studying English.
The following chart includes sentences changed from quoted speech to reported speech using a past form. Note: Simple past, present perfect, and past perfect allchange to past perfect in the reported form.
Check your understanding with this reported speech quiz:
Reported Speech Transformations Quiz
Advanced Reporting Verbs
He said, "I live in Paris."
He said he lived in Paris.
He said, "I am cooking dinner."
He said he was cooking dinner.
He said, "I have visited London twice."
He said he had visited London twice.
He said, "I went to New York last week."
He said he had gone to New York the week before.
He said, "I had already eaten."
He said he had already eaten.
He said, "I am going to find a new job."
He said he was going to find a new job.
He said, "I will give Jack a call."
He said he would give Jack a call.
If the reporting verb (i.e. said) is in the past, the reported clause will be in a past form. This form is usually one step back into the past from the original.
For example:
He said the test was difficult.
She said she watched TV every day.
Jack said he came to school every day.
If simple present, present perfect or the future is used in the reporting verb (i.e. says) the tense is retained.
For example:
He says the test is difficult.
She has said that she watches TV every day.
Jack will say that he comes to school every day.
If reporting a general truth the present tense will be retained.
For example:The teacher said that phrasal verbs are very important.
Changing Pronouns and Time Signifiers
When changing from direct speech to indirect speech, it is often necessary to change the pronouns to match the subject of the sentence.
For example:
She said, "I want to bring my children." BECOMES
She said she wanted to bring her children.
Jack said, "My wife went with me to the show." BECOMES
Jack said his wife had gone with him to the show.
It is also important to change time words (signifiers) when referring to present, past or future time to match the moment of speaking.
For example:
She said, "I want to bring my children tomorrow." BECOMES
She said she wanted to bring her children the next day.
Jack said, "My wife went with me to the show yesterday." BECOMES
Jack said his wife had gone with him to the show the day before.
Indirect Questions
When reporting questions, it is especially important to pay attention to sentence order. When reporting yes/ no questions connect the reported question using 'if/whether'. When reporting questions using question words (why, where, when, etc.) use the question word.
For example:
She asked, "Do you want to come with me?"
She asked me if I wanted to come with her.
Dave asked, "Where did you go last weekend?"
Dave asked me where I had gone the previous weekend.
He asked, "Why are you studying English?"
He asked me why I was studying English.
The following chart includes sentences changed from quoted speech to reported speech using a past form. Note: Simple past, present perfect, and past perfect allchange to past perfect in the reported form.
Check your understanding with this reported speech quiz:
Reported Speech Transformations Quiz
Advanced Reporting Verbs
He said, "I live in Paris."
He said he lived in Paris.
He said, "I am cooking dinner."
He said he was cooking dinner.
He said, "I have visited London twice."
He said he had visited London twice.
He said, "I went to New York last week."
He said he had gone to New York the week before.
He said, "I had already eaten."
He said he had already eaten.
He said, "I am going to find a new job."
He said he was going to find a new job.
He said, "I will give Jack a call."
He said he would give Jack a call.
Preposition Exercise on Money, Money, Money Index
1 A person's face is often an index ________ his mood.
2 The Japanese yen is one of the stronger currencies ________ the world.
3 The blacksmith came out ________ the forge to fit the horseshoe.
4 These machine parts have to be forged ________ the finest steel.
5 He forged a signature and cashed the check.
6 He was charged with forging.
7 This ruler has one scale ________ centimeters and another in inches.
8 This map is drawn to a scale ________ 1 inch to 50 miles.
9 Are teachers high ________ the social scale?
10 It is hard to imagine the scale ________ the universe.
11 He learned to scale a rock face ________ his father.
2 The Japanese yen is one of the stronger currencies ________ the world.
3 The blacksmith came out ________ the forge to fit the horseshoe.
4 These machine parts have to be forged ________ the finest steel.
5 He forged a signature and cashed the check.
6 He was charged with forging.
7 This ruler has one scale ________ centimeters and another in inches.
8 This map is drawn to a scale ________ 1 inch to 50 miles.
9 Are teachers high ________ the social scale?
10 It is hard to imagine the scale ________ the universe.
11 He learned to scale a rock face ________ his father.
Preposition exercises from Money Glossary
1 Can you tell barley _________ wheat?
2 The highway was covered ________ snow.
3. She laughed ________ cover her anxiety.
4 His reading covers a wide range ________ subjects.
5 Jack covered the Gulf War ________ CNN then.
6 Is the money sufficient ________ cover the tuition?
7 Are the goods covered ________ fire damage?
8 On the front cover of the magazine is a picture ________ a boy.
9 This is only the cover ________ their unlawful activity.
10 She engineered the whole thing ________ start to finish.
11 The identification of criminals ________ their fingerprints
12 I used my driver's license as identification.
13 The candidate's identification ________ organized crimes cost him the election.
14 There is more iron ________ her than I supposed.
15 The prisoner was put ________ irons.
16 He is a man ________ iron self-control.
17 The people suffered ________ his iron rule.
18 Lava issued ________ the volcano.
19 A strange noise issues ________ the next room.
20 His difficulties issue ________ his lack of knowledge.
21 They have published a lot of new books _________ international issues.
22 There's an article about Jamaica ________ this issue.
23 He died ________ issue.
24 He intends ________ take legal action.
25 The children stripped off their clothes and jumped ________ the river.
26 It was wrong ________ him to strip his daughter of the right to education.
27 The boy stripped ________ the waist.
28 There is a strip of garden ________ his house.
29 The bikes are ________ home manufacture.
30 The rat poison comes ________ small pellets.
31 Soon afterwards he made his first public statement ________ the affair.
32 The details ________ the agreement need more exact statement.
33 They unearthed a box buried ________ a tree.
34 The custom is unique ________ the region.
35 Beethoven's symphony is unique ________ music.
36 Her style ________ writing is rather unique.
37 The designs used ________ the indigenous arts and crafts of this tribe are unique.
2 The highway was covered ________ snow.
3. She laughed ________ cover her anxiety.
4 His reading covers a wide range ________ subjects.
5 Jack covered the Gulf War ________ CNN then.
6 Is the money sufficient ________ cover the tuition?
7 Are the goods covered ________ fire damage?
8 On the front cover of the magazine is a picture ________ a boy.
9 This is only the cover ________ their unlawful activity.
10 She engineered the whole thing ________ start to finish.
11 The identification of criminals ________ their fingerprints
12 I used my driver's license as identification.
13 The candidate's identification ________ organized crimes cost him the election.
14 There is more iron ________ her than I supposed.
15 The prisoner was put ________ irons.
16 He is a man ________ iron self-control.
17 The people suffered ________ his iron rule.
18 Lava issued ________ the volcano.
19 A strange noise issues ________ the next room.
20 His difficulties issue ________ his lack of knowledge.
21 They have published a lot of new books _________ international issues.
22 There's an article about Jamaica ________ this issue.
23 He died ________ issue.
24 He intends ________ take legal action.
25 The children stripped off their clothes and jumped ________ the river.
26 It was wrong ________ him to strip his daughter of the right to education.
27 The boy stripped ________ the waist.
28 There is a strip of garden ________ his house.
29 The bikes are ________ home manufacture.
30 The rat poison comes ________ small pellets.
31 Soon afterwards he made his first public statement ________ the affair.
32 The details ________ the agreement need more exact statement.
33 They unearthed a box buried ________ a tree.
34 The custom is unique ________ the region.
35 Beethoven's symphony is unique ________ music.
36 Her style ________ writing is rather unique.
37 The designs used ________ the indigenous arts and crafts of this tribe are unique.
2008年3月16日 星期日
寫作與學習（下）
上周提到Derrick Jansen所著的《Walking on water》， 是批評美國的公立教育制度的少數書籍之一。他反傳統的教學模式可謂耳目一新；而他所提倡的寫作技巧更進一步反映出他的啟發性思考。
對於寫作，身為作家的Derrick Jansen曾幽默地比喻︰怎樣的寫作才算好文章？「就是會令我讀得欲罷不能，寧願花時間追看也不願享受性愛 （prefer reading over sex）。」因此，寫作第一律便是︰千萬不要令讀者感到沉悶。
要文筆流暢及自然，作者必須做回自己，寫自己感興趣的事─試問連作者對題目也感沉悶，又怎可能引起讀者的興趣？渴望寫作的強烈程度，應該好像喪命也在所不惜 （writing to die）。透過抓緊文中的精粹，製造懸念，才能迷住讀者。同時，文句要精簡，切忌多餘的廢話。
另外，不要只說而不舉例 （Don't just show, but tell）。假如是寫故事，要以文字繪出具體明確影像，捕捉當下的感覺，才能令讀者置身其中。 以人物交流來說，好的對話不應你說一句我說一句；相反，要拿談話的中心思想，擴闊溝通空間─好像拋石子過河，恰到好處，不多不少。太多對話只會過於累贅。
寫作要清楚（Clarity），才能使讀者跟作者思考路線大致相同 （on the right track）。做好題目的資料搜集，可以避免引起誤會。預測讀者的反駁，更可以進一步修正邏輯的矛盾或論據的不足。即使是寫故事，我們也要懂得批判性思考。Derrick Jansen曾給學生一個有趣的寫作練習︰在同一場景，以不同角色來描述故事。
以警匪槍戰為例，學生可以選警察及賊匪為第一身 （first person），但其實也可以從路人甲、小狗、車子甚至街邊的燈柱的角度去看故事。
他又以名導演「緊張大師」希治閣的電影驚魂記（Psycho）作例子，提到戲中有很多合情合理的轉移位，說明他善於以不角的角度去拍故事。
大部分人認為，文字是溝通的方式之一。Derrick Jansen強調，每個人有不同的聯想，很難完全以文字表達感覺，或以它們代替實際經驗 （actual experience）；作者的責任應是引渡讀者嘗試去感受。而一篇好文章最重要是能感染讀者︰除了精彩的內容，還要有情感帶動。最重的是，讀者看完以後對個人的意義是甚麼？（What does that mean to me？）。
寫作可以模仿，而手抄名家作品也能讓字詞滲透思想；最重要是吸收精華後用自己的方式表達出來，以免抄襲。每個人心中都有個小宇宙，一起發揮創意寫作吧！
對於寫作，身為作家的Derrick Jansen曾幽默地比喻︰怎樣的寫作才算好文章？「就是會令我讀得欲罷不能，寧願花時間追看也不願享受性愛 （prefer reading over sex）。」因此，寫作第一律便是︰千萬不要令讀者感到沉悶。
要文筆流暢及自然，作者必須做回自己，寫自己感興趣的事─試問連作者對題目也感沉悶，又怎可能引起讀者的興趣？渴望寫作的強烈程度，應該好像喪命也在所不惜 （writing to die）。透過抓緊文中的精粹，製造懸念，才能迷住讀者。同時，文句要精簡，切忌多餘的廢話。
另外，不要只說而不舉例 （Don't just show, but tell）。假如是寫故事，要以文字繪出具體明確影像，捕捉當下的感覺，才能令讀者置身其中。 以人物交流來說，好的對話不應你說一句我說一句；相反，要拿談話的中心思想，擴闊溝通空間─好像拋石子過河，恰到好處，不多不少。太多對話只會過於累贅。
寫作要清楚（Clarity），才能使讀者跟作者思考路線大致相同 （on the right track）。做好題目的資料搜集，可以避免引起誤會。預測讀者的反駁，更可以進一步修正邏輯的矛盾或論據的不足。即使是寫故事，我們也要懂得批判性思考。Derrick Jansen曾給學生一個有趣的寫作練習︰在同一場景，以不同角色來描述故事。
以警匪槍戰為例，學生可以選警察及賊匪為第一身 （first person），但其實也可以從路人甲、小狗、車子甚至街邊的燈柱的角度去看故事。
他又以名導演「緊張大師」希治閣的電影驚魂記（Psycho）作例子，提到戲中有很多合情合理的轉移位，說明他善於以不角的角度去拍故事。
大部分人認為，文字是溝通的方式之一。Derrick Jansen強調，每個人有不同的聯想，很難完全以文字表達感覺，或以它們代替實際經驗 （actual experience）；作者的責任應是引渡讀者嘗試去感受。而一篇好文章最重要是能感染讀者︰除了精彩的內容，還要有情感帶動。最重的是，讀者看完以後對個人的意義是甚麼？（What does that mean to me？）。
寫作可以模仿，而手抄名家作品也能讓字詞滲透思想；最重要是吸收精華後用自己的方式表達出來，以免抄襲。每個人心中都有個小宇宙，一起發揮創意寫作吧！
坦承港生英文差 籲「四多」學習
教育局局長孫明揚 昨以親身經歷，向一眾與會者說明學習英文必須有「四多」，即要多讀、多寫、多聽和多說。他特別慨嘆，香港市民近年接觸英文機會明顯大減，已影響港人的英文水準；又透露曾有外籍人士，因香港店員無法以英文說明手機功能，做不成生意之餘，更令香港零售業印象大打折扣。孫明揚警告，港人的英文水平將影響本港作為國際大都會的形象，必須盡速改善。
市民愛用麗音 聽廣東歌
孫明揚昨分享自己中學學習英語的年代，電台播放的多為英文歌，英文電視台節目又以英語廣播；但今天電台多播廣東歌，年輕人看英文台，都只是透過麗音收聽廣東話對白。
他指年輕人亦由過去主要看英語電影，變為看港產片，甚至部分英語兒童電影，亦有廣東話配音版本。種種的社會改變，都令香港青年接觸英文機會大減。
但情況在政府內部亦一樣，孫明揚表示在剛加入政府工作時，除閱讀英文文件，不論內部會議、立法局會議及官式應酬場合，均以英語進行，現時普遍改以中文討論。他笑言猶幸教育局副秘書長王啟思是外籍人士，令他在每周的檢討會議仍有機會說英語，不致生疏。他總結以上經歷，令他明白「四多」對學習英文是十分重要的。
對孫局長的意見，部分教育界即場表示不太認同，教育工作者聯會黃均瑜認為，買手機例子不能反映港生英語水平下降，「我讀了七年英中，四年香港大學 ，也做不到以英語解釋手機功能。」他認為不應因此歸咎學校。專業教育學院 （李惠利分校）院長郭啟興亦指，職業英語與一般英語水平不同，笑言該名手機店店員可能沒接受專教院 培訓，才出現此情況。不過他坦言，該校近年不少新生中、英文皆不濟，認為急需改善。
市民愛用麗音 聽廣東歌
孫明揚昨分享自己中學學習英語的年代，電台播放的多為英文歌，英文電視台節目又以英語廣播；但今天電台多播廣東歌，年輕人看英文台，都只是透過麗音收聽廣東話對白。
他指年輕人亦由過去主要看英語電影，變為看港產片，甚至部分英語兒童電影，亦有廣東話配音版本。種種的社會改變，都令香港青年接觸英文機會大減。
但情況在政府內部亦一樣，孫明揚表示在剛加入政府工作時，除閱讀英文文件，不論內部會議、立法局會議及官式應酬場合，均以英語進行，現時普遍改以中文討論。他笑言猶幸教育局副秘書長王啟思是外籍人士，令他在每周的檢討會議仍有機會說英語，不致生疏。他總結以上經歷，令他明白「四多」對學習英文是十分重要的。
對孫局長的意見，部分教育界即場表示不太認同，教育工作者聯會黃均瑜認為，買手機例子不能反映港生英語水平下降，「我讀了七年英中，四年香港大學 ，也做不到以英語解釋手機功能。」他認為不應因此歸咎學校。專業教育學院 （李惠利分校）院長郭啟興亦指，職業英語與一般英語水平不同，笑言該名手機店店員可能沒接受專教院 培訓，才出現此情況。不過他坦言，該校近年不少新生中、英文皆不濟，認為急需改善。
2008年3月13日 星期四
Form One Student
Congratulation of being a secondary student in St.Paul's Co-ed September 2008.
Try very hard, and all the best.
Try very hard, and all the best.
2008年3月12日 星期三
Money, Money, Money Glossary
authorise
授權,批准
automatically
1. 自動地
Some doors have locks which automatically lock the doors when we close them.
有些門上的鎖在關門時會自動把門鎖好。
2. 無意識地,不自覺地,機械地
barley
大麥[U]
Can you tell barley from wheat?
你能分辨大麥和小麥嗎?
burnished
1. 擦亮;使光亮;磨光
burnished brass
擦得錚亮的黃銅
vi.
1. 被擦亮;磨光
This metal burnishes well.
這種金屬容易擦亮。
n.
1. 光澤,光亮;拋光
cashless
1. 無現款的
2. 不通過現金的
co-covered
1. 遮蓋;覆蓋[(+with)]
Mary covered her face with her hands.
瑪麗用雙手捂住臉。
2. 覆蓋...的表面[(+in/with)]
The highway was covered with snow.
公路被雪覆蓋著。
3. 掩飾;隱匿
She laughed to cover her anxiety.
她試圖以笑來掩飾她的焦慮。
4. 包含;適用於
These regulations cover such cases.
這些規定適用於這類情況。
His reading covers a wide range of subjects.
他閱讀的書籍涉及多種學科。
5. (不用被動態)行過(路程)
We covered about 30 miles a day.
我們每天大約走三十英里。
6. 採訪,報導
Jack covered the Gulf War for CNN then.
傑克當時替美國有線新聞電視網報導海灣戰爭。
7. (錢)足夠付
Is the money sufficient to cover the tuition?
這筆錢付學費夠嗎?
8. 給...保險;使免受損失[(+against)]
Are the goods covered against fire damage?
這批貨物保了火險嗎?
9. 用槍掩護;把槍口對準(某人)
10. 巡邏
11. 【體】(為奪球)盯住(對手);守(位)
vi.
1. 頂替,代替[(+for)]
n.
1. 遮蓋物;蓋子;套子[C]
2. (書的)封面,封底[C]
On the front cover of the magazine is a picture of a boy.
雜誌的封面是一張男孩的照片。
3. 掩護(物);掩蔽處[U]
This is only the cover for their unlawful activity.
這僅僅是他們非法活動的掩護而已。
4. 保險[U][(+against)]
5. 偽裝;藉口[S]
6. (一副)餐具;餐席[C]
7. (在金融方面)承擔責任的能力
dispensers
1. 藥劑師
2. 分配者;施與者
engineers
1. 工程師,技師
2. 機械工;輪機手
3. 【美】火車司機
4. 精明幹練的人
5. 【軍】工兵
6. 專家
vt.
1. 精明地處理;操縱;策劃
She engineered the whole thing from start to finish.
這事從頭至尾都是她策劃的。
2. 設計;建造[H]
vi.
1. 設計,建造
identification
1. 認出;識別;鑑定;確認[U]
the identification of criminals by their fingerprints
憑指紋確認罪犯
2. 身分證明;身分證[U][C]
I used my driver's license as identification.
我用駕駛執照作為身分證明。
3. 有關聯;認同;一體感[U][(+with)]
The candidate's identification with organized crimes cost him the election.
那位候選人因與集團犯罪有關聯而落選。
iron
1. 鐵;(食物中所含的)鐵質[U]
You're anemic. You must have some iron.
你貧血,一定要吃些帶鐵質的食品。
2. 熨斗[C]
3. 剛強;毅力[U]
There is more iron to her than I supposed.
她比我原先想像的要堅強得多。
4. 【高爾夫】鐵頭球杆[C]
5. 鐐銬[P]
The prisoner was put in irons.
這囚犯被戴上鐐銬。
6. 鐵製的工具
vt.
1. 用鐵鑄成;用鐵包
2. 熨,燙平
She's ironing his shirt.
她在燙他的襯衫。
vi.
1. 熨衣,燙平
a.[B]
1. 鐵的
2. 剛強的
He is a man of iron self-control.
他是一個有極強的自制能力的人。
3. 殘酷的
The people suffered under his iron rule.
民眾在他的暴虐統治下受苦受難。
issued
1. 發行;發佈
The post office issued the stamps last week.
上星期郵局發行了這些郵票。
2. 發給,配給[O][(+to)],核發
Who issued the travel documents?
誰核發這些旅遊證件的?
3. 使流出,放出,排出
vi.
1. 出來[(+forth)]
2. 流出[(+from)]
Lava issued from the volcano.
熔岩從火山口流出來。
3. 由...得出,由...產生[(+from)]
A strange noise issues from the next room.
隔壁房間裡傳出奇怪的響聲。
4. 誕生,傳代
His difficulties issue from his lack of knowledge.
他遇到的困難是由缺乏知識造成的。
5. 收益,生息
6. 發行,頒佈,出版
A new coinage issued.
一種新硬幣發行了。
n.
1. 問題;爭論;爭議[C]
They have published a lot of new books on international issues.
他們已經出版了很多論述國際問題的新書。
2. 發行(物);一次發行量;(報刊)期號[C]
There's an article about Jamaica in this issue.
在這一期裡有一篇關於牙買加的文章。
3. 流出;流出物[U]
4. 【律】子女,子嗣[U]
He died without issue.
他身後無子女。
5. (土地,地產等的)收益[P]
legal
1. 法律上的,有關法律的[B]
He intends to take legal action.
他打算提出訴訟。
2. 合法的,正當的
Gambling is not legal here.
這裡賭博是不合法的。
3. 法定的
When you drive, you must not exceed the legal limit.
你開車時不能超過法定的速度。
light-sensitive
magnetic strip
1. 剝,剝去,剝光[(+of/off/from)]
The children stripped off their clothes and jumped into the river.
孩子們脫掉衣服跳進河裡。
2. 奪去,剝奪;掠奪[(+of)]
It was wrong of him to strip his daughter of the right to education.
他不該剝奪他女兒受教育的權利。
3. 拆卸,分解(機器;零件等)[(+down)]
4. 從...中刪除不必要的內容
5. 擠乾(牛)的奶
6. 去(煙葉等)的莖
7. 折斷(齒輪)的齒;磨掉(螺釘等)的螺紋
8. 把...撕成帶形;把...切成細條
vi.
1. 脫去衣服,脫光衣服[(+off)]
The boy stripped to the waist.
這男孩打赤膊。
2. (螺絲釘)磨損螺紋
3. 表演脫衣舞
n.[C]
1. 條,帶;細長片
There is a strip of garden behind his house.
他房子後面有一小塊狹長形的園地。
2. (報紙等)連環漫畫
3. 【空】簡易機場
4. (集郵簿上的)一行(或一列)郵票
5. 支板
6. 【口】足球選手等的制服
7. 脫衣舞
manufacture
1. (大量)製造,加工[(+from/into)]
The company manufactures cars.
這家公司製造汽車。
2. 捏造,虛構(證據,藉口等)
Who manufactured the rumor?
是誰編造這種謠言的?
3. 粗製濫造(文藝作品等)
vi.
1. 製造
n.
1. (大量)製造[U]
The bikes are of home manufacture.
這些自行車是本國製造的。
2. 製造業[U]
3. 製品,產品[P]
This country imports many foreign manufactures.
這個國家進口許多外國產品。
4. (文藝作品等的)粗製濫造[U]
pellets
1. 顆粒狀物;小球,丸[(+of)]
The rat poison comes in small pellets.
滅鼠藥是做成丸狀的。
2. 彈丸;子彈
3. 藥丸
vt.
1. 將...製成丸狀
2. 用子彈打;用小球扔
rupiah
1. 盧比亞(印尼的貨幣單位)
serial number
sesame oil
shilling
1. 先令(原英國貨幣單位,=1/20鎊)
2. 一先令硬幣
3. (肯亞等國的貨幣單位)先令
4. 先令(美國早期的貨幣單位)
statement
1. 陳述,說明[C]
Their statement was correct.
他們的說法是對的。
2. (正式的)聲明[C]
Soon afterwards he made his first public statement about the affair.
過後不久他發表了關於此事的第一個公開聲明。
3. 【律】供述[C]
4. 表達方式,陳述方式[U]
The details of the agreement need more exact statement.
協議的細節需要更加確切的表達。
5. (銀行等的)報告單,結單,報告書,借貸表[C]
I get a bank statement every month.
我每月收到一份銀行的結算單。
unearthed
1. (從地下)發掘,掘出
They unearthed a box buried under a tree.
他們挖出了一個埋在樹下的盒子。
2. 發現;揭露
unearth a secret
發現一個祕密
unique
1. 唯一的,獨一無二的;獨特的[Z][(+to)]
The custom is unique to the region.
這種風俗是這一地區特有的。
2. 無可匹敵的,無與倫比的[Z]
Beethoven's symphony is unique in music.
貝多芬的交響曲在音樂中是無與倫比的。
3. 【口】罕有的;珍奇的;極好的
Her style of writing is rather unique.
她的寫作風格很不尋常。
n.
1. 獨一無二的人(或事物)
The designs used in the indigenous arts and crafts of this tribe are unique.
這個部落自己生產的工藝品的設計很獨特。
授權,批准
automatically
1. 自動地
Some doors have locks which automatically lock the doors when we close them.
有些門上的鎖在關門時會自動把門鎖好。
2. 無意識地,不自覺地,機械地
barley
大麥[U]
Can you tell barley from wheat?
你能分辨大麥和小麥嗎?
burnished
1. 擦亮;使光亮;磨光
burnished brass
擦得錚亮的黃銅
vi.
1. 被擦亮;磨光
This metal burnishes well.
這種金屬容易擦亮。
n.
1. 光澤,光亮;拋光
cashless
1. 無現款的
2. 不通過現金的
co-covered
1. 遮蓋;覆蓋[(+with)]
Mary covered her face with her hands.
瑪麗用雙手捂住臉。
2. 覆蓋...的表面[(+in/with)]
The highway was covered with snow.
公路被雪覆蓋著。
3. 掩飾;隱匿
She laughed to cover her anxiety.
她試圖以笑來掩飾她的焦慮。
4. 包含;適用於
These regulations cover such cases.
這些規定適用於這類情況。
His reading covers a wide range of subjects.
他閱讀的書籍涉及多種學科。
5. (不用被動態)行過(路程)
We covered about 30 miles a day.
我們每天大約走三十英里。
6. 採訪,報導
Jack covered the Gulf War for CNN then.
傑克當時替美國有線新聞電視網報導海灣戰爭。
7. (錢)足夠付
Is the money sufficient to cover the tuition?
這筆錢付學費夠嗎?
8. 給...保險;使免受損失[(+against)]
Are the goods covered against fire damage?
這批貨物保了火險嗎?
9. 用槍掩護;把槍口對準(某人)
10. 巡邏
11. 【體】(為奪球)盯住(對手);守(位)
vi.
1. 頂替,代替[(+for)]
n.
1. 遮蓋物;蓋子;套子[C]
2. (書的)封面,封底[C]
On the front cover of the magazine is a picture of a boy.
雜誌的封面是一張男孩的照片。
3. 掩護(物);掩蔽處[U]
This is only the cover for their unlawful activity.
這僅僅是他們非法活動的掩護而已。
4. 保險[U][(+against)]
5. 偽裝;藉口[S]
6. (一副)餐具;餐席[C]
7. (在金融方面)承擔責任的能力
dispensers
1. 藥劑師
2. 分配者;施與者
engineers
1. 工程師,技師
2. 機械工;輪機手
3. 【美】火車司機
4. 精明幹練的人
5. 【軍】工兵
6. 專家
vt.
1. 精明地處理;操縱;策劃
She engineered the whole thing from start to finish.
這事從頭至尾都是她策劃的。
2. 設計;建造[H]
vi.
1. 設計,建造
identification
1. 認出;識別;鑑定;確認[U]
the identification of criminals by their fingerprints
憑指紋確認罪犯
2. 身分證明;身分證[U][C]
I used my driver's license as identification.
我用駕駛執照作為身分證明。
3. 有關聯;認同;一體感[U][(+with)]
The candidate's identification with organized crimes cost him the election.
那位候選人因與集團犯罪有關聯而落選。
iron
1. 鐵;(食物中所含的)鐵質[U]
You're anemic. You must have some iron.
你貧血,一定要吃些帶鐵質的食品。
2. 熨斗[C]
3. 剛強;毅力[U]
There is more iron to her than I supposed.
她比我原先想像的要堅強得多。
4. 【高爾夫】鐵頭球杆[C]
5. 鐐銬[P]
The prisoner was put in irons.
這囚犯被戴上鐐銬。
6. 鐵製的工具
vt.
1. 用鐵鑄成;用鐵包
2. 熨,燙平
She's ironing his shirt.
她在燙他的襯衫。
vi.
1. 熨衣,燙平
a.[B]
1. 鐵的
2. 剛強的
He is a man of iron self-control.
他是一個有極強的自制能力的人。
3. 殘酷的
The people suffered under his iron rule.
民眾在他的暴虐統治下受苦受難。
issued
1. 發行;發佈
The post office issued the stamps last week.
上星期郵局發行了這些郵票。
2. 發給,配給[O][(+to)],核發
Who issued the travel documents?
誰核發這些旅遊證件的?
3. 使流出,放出,排出
vi.
1. 出來[(+forth)]
2. 流出[(+from)]
Lava issued from the volcano.
熔岩從火山口流出來。
3. 由...得出,由...產生[(+from)]
A strange noise issues from the next room.
隔壁房間裡傳出奇怪的響聲。
4. 誕生,傳代
His difficulties issue from his lack of knowledge.
他遇到的困難是由缺乏知識造成的。
5. 收益,生息
6. 發行,頒佈,出版
A new coinage issued.
一種新硬幣發行了。
n.
1. 問題;爭論;爭議[C]
They have published a lot of new books on international issues.
他們已經出版了很多論述國際問題的新書。
2. 發行(物);一次發行量;(報刊)期號[C]
There's an article about Jamaica in this issue.
在這一期裡有一篇關於牙買加的文章。
3. 流出;流出物[U]
4. 【律】子女,子嗣[U]
He died without issue.
他身後無子女。
5. (土地,地產等的)收益[P]
legal
1. 法律上的,有關法律的[B]
He intends to take legal action.
他打算提出訴訟。
2. 合法的,正當的
Gambling is not legal here.
這裡賭博是不合法的。
3. 法定的
When you drive, you must not exceed the legal limit.
你開車時不能超過法定的速度。
light-sensitive
magnetic strip
1. 剝,剝去,剝光[(+of/off/from)]
The children stripped off their clothes and jumped into the river.
孩子們脫掉衣服跳進河裡。
2. 奪去,剝奪;掠奪[(+of)]
It was wrong of him to strip his daughter of the right to education.
他不該剝奪他女兒受教育的權利。
3. 拆卸,分解(機器;零件等)[(+down)]
4. 從...中刪除不必要的內容
5. 擠乾(牛)的奶
6. 去(煙葉等)的莖
7. 折斷(齒輪)的齒;磨掉(螺釘等)的螺紋
8. 把...撕成帶形;把...切成細條
vi.
1. 脫去衣服,脫光衣服[(+off)]
The boy stripped to the waist.
這男孩打赤膊。
2. (螺絲釘)磨損螺紋
3. 表演脫衣舞
n.[C]
1. 條,帶;細長片
There is a strip of garden behind his house.
他房子後面有一小塊狹長形的園地。
2. (報紙等)連環漫畫
3. 【空】簡易機場
4. (集郵簿上的)一行(或一列)郵票
5. 支板
6. 【口】足球選手等的制服
7. 脫衣舞
manufacture
1. (大量)製造,加工[(+from/into)]
The company manufactures cars.
這家公司製造汽車。
2. 捏造,虛構(證據,藉口等)
Who manufactured the rumor?
是誰編造這種謠言的?
3. 粗製濫造(文藝作品等)
vi.
1. 製造
n.
1. (大量)製造[U]
The bikes are of home manufacture.
這些自行車是本國製造的。
2. 製造業[U]
3. 製品,產品[P]
This country imports many foreign manufactures.
這個國家進口許多外國產品。
4. (文藝作品等的)粗製濫造[U]
pellets
1. 顆粒狀物;小球,丸[(+of)]
The rat poison comes in small pellets.
滅鼠藥是做成丸狀的。
2. 彈丸;子彈
3. 藥丸
vt.
1. 將...製成丸狀
2. 用子彈打;用小球扔
rupiah
1. 盧比亞(印尼的貨幣單位)
serial number
sesame oil
shilling
1. 先令(原英國貨幣單位,=1/20鎊)
2. 一先令硬幣
3. (肯亞等國的貨幣單位)先令
4. 先令(美國早期的貨幣單位)
statement
1. 陳述,說明[C]
Their statement was correct.
他們的說法是對的。
2. (正式的)聲明[C]
Soon afterwards he made his first public statement about the affair.
過後不久他發表了關於此事的第一個公開聲明。
3. 【律】供述[C]
4. 表達方式,陳述方式[U]
The details of the agreement need more exact statement.
協議的細節需要更加確切的表達。
5. (銀行等的)報告單,結單,報告書,借貸表[C]
I get a bank statement every month.
我每月收到一份銀行的結算單。
unearthed
1. (從地下)發掘,掘出
They unearthed a box buried under a tree.
他們挖出了一個埋在樹下的盒子。
2. 發現;揭露
unearth a secret
發現一個祕密
unique
1. 唯一的,獨一無二的;獨特的[Z][(+to)]
The custom is unique to the region.
這種風俗是這一地區特有的。
2. 無可匹敵的,無與倫比的[Z]
Beethoven's symphony is unique in music.
貝多芬的交響曲在音樂中是無與倫比的。
3. 【口】罕有的;珍奇的;極好的
Her style of writing is rather unique.
她的寫作風格很不尋常。
n.
1. 獨一無二的人(或事物)
The designs used in the indigenous arts and crafts of this tribe are unique.
這個部落自己生產的工藝品的設計很獨特。
Money, Money, Money Index
Index
1. 索引;卡片索引;文獻索引
The index is arranged in alphabetical order.
索引按字母順序排列。
2. 標誌;表示;跡象
A person's face is often an index of his mood.
一個人的臉部表情常常反映這個人的情緒。
3. 食指
4. (刻度盤上的)指針
5. 指示符號,參見號
6. 指數;率
7. 【數】指數;根指數;指標
8. 【電腦】索引;變址;下標
vt.
1. 為...編索引;把...編入索引
All persons mentioned are carefully indexed.
所有提到的人名都仔細作了索引。
2. 表明,指示
Fever indexes illness.
發燒表明有病。
3. 【電腦】為...編索引;修改(指令等)
vi.
1. 編索引
Africa
Arabia
autobanks
banks
bartering
cheques
China
cleaning houses
coins
credit cards
crete
克里特島(希臘領土)
currencies
1. 通貨,貨幣[C][U]
The Japanese yen is one of the stronger currencies in the world.
日元是世界上較堅挺的貨幣之一。
2. 通用,流通;流傳,傳播[U]
These ideas have gained wide currency.
這些思想已廣泛傳播。
3. 流通時間,流行時期[U]
dollar
Eftpos
Egypt,ancient
forging
1. 熔鐵爐
2. 煉冶場;鐵工廠
The blacksmith came out of the forge to fit the horseshoe.
鐵匠從鐵工廠出來安裝馬蹄鐵。
vt.
1. 打(鐵等);鍛造
These machine parts have to be forged with the finest steel.
這些機器零件得用優質的鋼鍛造。
2. 鍛鍊
3. 偽造
He forged a signature and cashed the check.
他偽造簽名兌了支票。
4. 編造
vi.
1. 鍛造;做鍛工,做鐵匠
2. 偽造;犯偽造罪
He was charged with forging.
他被指控犯了偽造罪。
franc
法郎[C]
gold
governmant
Greece
interest
Mediterranean Sea
mints
【植】薄荷[U]
mint造幣廠[C]
notes
PIN number
pocket money
polymer
【化】聚合物
pound
Romans
salary
salt
scales
1. 刻度;尺度;刻度尺[C]
This ruler has one scale in centimeters and another in inches.
這把尺有厘米和英寸兩種刻度。
2. 比率;縮尺[C]
This map is drawn to a scale of 1 inch to 50 miles.
這幅地圖是以一英寸代表五十英里的比例繪製的。
3. 等級;級別[C]
Are teachers high on the social scale?
教師的社會階級高嗎?
4. 大小;規模[C][U]
It is hard to imagine the scale of the universe.
很難想像宇宙有多大。
5. 【音】音階[C]
6. 【數】進位法[C]
7. 【古】梯子;階梯[C]
vt.
1. 攀登;到達...的頂點
He learned to scale a rock face from his father.
他從他父親那兒學得攀登崖面的技巧。
2. 用縮尺繪製(圖等),按比例排列
vi.
1. 攀登
seashells
serial number
silver
South Africa
Turkey
yen
1. 索引;卡片索引;文獻索引
The index is arranged in alphabetical order.
索引按字母順序排列。
2. 標誌;表示;跡象
A person's face is often an index of his mood.
一個人的臉部表情常常反映這個人的情緒。
3. 食指
4. (刻度盤上的)指針
5. 指示符號,參見號
6. 指數;率
7. 【數】指數;根指數;指標
8. 【電腦】索引;變址;下標
vt.
1. 為...編索引;把...編入索引
All persons mentioned are carefully indexed.
所有提到的人名都仔細作了索引。
2. 表明,指示
Fever indexes illness.
發燒表明有病。
3. 【電腦】為...編索引;修改(指令等)
vi.
1. 編索引
Africa
Arabia
autobanks
banks
bartering
cheques
China
cleaning houses
coins
credit cards
crete
克里特島(希臘領土)
currencies
1. 通貨,貨幣[C][U]
The Japanese yen is one of the stronger currencies in the world.
日元是世界上較堅挺的貨幣之一。
2. 通用,流通;流傳,傳播[U]
These ideas have gained wide currency.
這些思想已廣泛傳播。
3. 流通時間,流行時期[U]
dollar
Eftpos
Egypt,ancient
forging
1. 熔鐵爐
2. 煉冶場;鐵工廠
The blacksmith came out of the forge to fit the horseshoe.
鐵匠從鐵工廠出來安裝馬蹄鐵。
vt.
1. 打(鐵等);鍛造
These machine parts have to be forged with the finest steel.
這些機器零件得用優質的鋼鍛造。
2. 鍛鍊
3. 偽造
He forged a signature and cashed the check.
他偽造簽名兌了支票。
4. 編造
vi.
1. 鍛造;做鍛工,做鐵匠
2. 偽造;犯偽造罪
He was charged with forging.
他被指控犯了偽造罪。
franc
法郎[C]
gold
governmant
Greece
interest
Mediterranean Sea
mints
【植】薄荷[U]
mint造幣廠[C]
notes
PIN number
pocket money
polymer
【化】聚合物
pound
Romans
salary
salt
scales
1. 刻度;尺度;刻度尺[C]
This ruler has one scale in centimeters and another in inches.
這把尺有厘米和英寸兩種刻度。
2. 比率;縮尺[C]
This map is drawn to a scale of 1 inch to 50 miles.
這幅地圖是以一英寸代表五十英里的比例繪製的。
3. 等級;級別[C]
Are teachers high on the social scale?
教師的社會階級高嗎?
4. 大小;規模[C][U]
It is hard to imagine the scale of the universe.
很難想像宇宙有多大。
5. 【音】音階[C]
6. 【數】進位法[C]
7. 【古】梯子;階梯[C]
vt.
1. 攀登;到達...的頂點
He learned to scale a rock face from his father.
他從他父親那兒學得攀登崖面的技巧。
2. 用縮尺繪製(圖等),按比例排列
vi.
1. 攀登
seashells
serial number
silver
South Africa
Turkey
yen
2008年3月9日 星期日
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Ronald, you have done a good job, carry on.
The 1001 preposition exercises, I have finished 260 questions, or the 13th day.
The verbs learned coming to the letter "J".
Now I proceed to questions 440, the 22nd day and the letter "s".
Have you study Money 1? Read it out loud.
Read out loud Money, money, money chapter 1 to 4.
Day by day English
1 You can learn all prepositions, including the Top 10.
2 Learn 500 verbs and vocabulary at the same time.
3 You have 1001 exercises to go ahead.
4 You must compose two sentences with each verb learned.
The 1001 preposition exercises, I have finished 260 questions, or the 13th day.
The verbs learned coming to the letter "J".
Now I proceed to questions 440, the 22nd day and the letter "s".
Have you study Money 1? Read it out loud.
Read out loud Money, money, money chapter 1 to 4.
Day by day English
1 You can learn all prepositions, including the Top 10.
2 Learn 500 verbs and vocabulary at the same time.
3 You have 1001 exercises to go ahead.
4 You must compose two sentences with each verb learned.
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Preposition Exercise on Money, Money, Money 3
1 Three thousand years ago, the people living _____ the Mediterranean Sea began to use coins made _____ precious metals, such as gold and silver.
2 In Turkey, the first coins were small pellets, marked _____ a simple design that indicated the coin's weight.
3 But it didn't take people long to figure _____ that you could shave tiny pieces of metal off a pellet and no-one would notice.
4 If you sliced enough pieces _____ pellets, you saved a lot of money!
5 In China, _____ 4,000 years ago, an even better system had already been invented.
6 The Chinese had realised that it wasn't necessary to make coins _____ of gold and silver.
7 As long as everyone agreed that the coins had a particular value, they could be manufactured _____ any metal, even a cheap one.
8 The Chinese government made their coins _____ of iron, and stamped them _____ a certain value.
9 It was an ideal way to stop people slicing off pieces of precious metal _____ valuable coins.
10 Carrying so many coins _____ was a problem, especially if you wanted to buy something really expensive.
11 Many horses were needed to carry sacks _____ coins!
12 Paper money was not only easier to carry _____ , it was also easier to copy!
13 The governments _____ countries that used paper money had to use many different paper-printing techniques to make the paper money difficult to copy.
14 Nine hundred years ago, the Chinese government started to use special paper and began to print its paper money _____ colour, to make it harder to forge.
15 Each note was printed _____ its own number, called a serial number.
16 This made its easier to find _____ if a note had been copied or not.
2 In Turkey, the first coins were small pellets, marked _____ a simple design that indicated the coin's weight.
3 But it didn't take people long to figure _____ that you could shave tiny pieces of metal off a pellet and no-one would notice.
4 If you sliced enough pieces _____ pellets, you saved a lot of money!
5 In China, _____ 4,000 years ago, an even better system had already been invented.
6 The Chinese had realised that it wasn't necessary to make coins _____ of gold and silver.
7 As long as everyone agreed that the coins had a particular value, they could be manufactured _____ any metal, even a cheap one.
8 The Chinese government made their coins _____ of iron, and stamped them _____ a certain value.
9 It was an ideal way to stop people slicing off pieces of precious metal _____ valuable coins.
10 Carrying so many coins _____ was a problem, especially if you wanted to buy something really expensive.
11 Many horses were needed to carry sacks _____ coins!
12 Paper money was not only easier to carry _____ , it was also easier to copy!
13 The governments _____ countries that used paper money had to use many different paper-printing techniques to make the paper money difficult to copy.
14 Nine hundred years ago, the Chinese government started to use special paper and began to print its paper money _____ colour, to make it harder to forge.
15 Each note was printed _____ its own number, called a serial number.
16 This made its easier to find _____ if a note had been copied or not.
Money, Money, Money! Chapter 3
Three thousand years ago, the people living around the Mediterranean Sea began to use coins made of precious metals, such as gold and silver. Coins were always the same weight, so you knew exactly how much gold or silver you were being paid.
In Turkey, the first coins were small pellets, marked with a simple design that indicated the coin's weight. But it didn't take people long to figure out that you could shave tiny pieces of metal off a pellet and no-one would notice. If you sliced enough pieces off pellets, you saved a lot of money!
In China, over 4,000 years ago, an even better system had already been invented. The Chinese had realised that it wasn't necessary to make coins out of gold and silver.
As long as everyone agreed that the coins had a particular value, they could be manufactured from any metal, even a cheap one.
The Chinese government made their coins out of iron, and stamped them with a certain value. It was an ideal way to stop people slicing off pieces of precious metal from valuable coins
A thousand years ago, the Chinese invented another money system. Carrying so many coins around was a problem, especially if you wanted to buy something really expensive. Many horses were needed to carry sacks of coins! So paper money was invented.
Unfortunately, paper money was not only easier to carry around, it was also easier to copy! People who copied paper money were known as forgers.
The governments of countries that used paper money had to use many different paper-printing techniques to make the paper money difficult to copy.
Nine hundred years ago, the Chinese government started to use special paper and began to print its paper money in colour, to make it harder to forge. Each note was printed with its own number, called a serial number. This made its easier to find out if a note had been copied or not.
In Turkey, the first coins were small pellets, marked with a simple design that indicated the coin's weight. But it didn't take people long to figure out that you could shave tiny pieces of metal off a pellet and no-one would notice. If you sliced enough pieces off pellets, you saved a lot of money!
In China, over 4,000 years ago, an even better system had already been invented. The Chinese had realised that it wasn't necessary to make coins out of gold and silver.
As long as everyone agreed that the coins had a particular value, they could be manufactured from any metal, even a cheap one.
The Chinese government made their coins out of iron, and stamped them with a certain value. It was an ideal way to stop people slicing off pieces of precious metal from valuable coins
A thousand years ago, the Chinese invented another money system. Carrying so many coins around was a problem, especially if you wanted to buy something really expensive. Many horses were needed to carry sacks of coins! So paper money was invented.
Unfortunately, paper money was not only easier to carry around, it was also easier to copy! People who copied paper money were known as forgers.
The governments of countries that used paper money had to use many different paper-printing techniques to make the paper money difficult to copy.
Nine hundred years ago, the Chinese government started to use special paper and began to print its paper money in colour, to make it harder to forge. Each note was printed with its own number, called a serial number. This made its easier to find out if a note had been copied or not.
Reading Comprehension from Money 1, 2, & 3
Exercise 1
Fill in the blank with the following words:
spices, distances, system, agree, gold, worth,
invent, precious, bartering, kilometres, descriptions,
find, buildings, want, value, agree,
1 Before money was ________ , people used to swap things they thought had a similar value.
2 If a wheat farmer wanted some chickens, he needed to ________ a chicken farmer who wanted some wheat.
3 Then both farmer had to ________ how much wheat to swap for each chicken.
4 It was sometimes difficult to agree on what goods were ________ , so that both sides could be satisfied with the deal.
5 This system of swapping things was called ________ .
6 On the walls of ancient Egyptian _________ , constructed 4,500 years ago, are pictures and writing describing bartering.
7 From these ________ , we know that bartering was used in Egypt at that time.
8 If the goods that you wanted were not produced in your area, you had to travel long ________ to swap the things you had grown or made with other people.
9 People who lived around the Mediterranean Sea , between Europe and North Aferica, travelled hundreds of ________ by land and sea to barter goods.
10 People from Greece and Brete transported olive oil, pottery and metalwork to Egypt and swapped them for valuable vases and ________ jewels.
11 The Romans, who lived in Italy, took olive oil, wool and wine to places where they could swap them for ________ from Arbia, gold from West Africa, wheat from North Africa and silk from China.
12 If the people you were bartering with didn't ________ your goods, you couldn't buy anything from them.
13 People realised that a better system was needed: a system that used something that could always be swapped and that always had the same ________.
14 Everyone ________ that metals, such as gold and silver, could be used.
15 So around 4,000 years ago, some people started paying each other in ________ and silver.
Check your answers carefully.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blank with the following words:
scales, buy, places, right, common, enough
systems, mistakes, paintings, type,
1 Bartering was still used in many places, but slowly it became more ________ to buy and sell goods using precious metals.
2 However, even today, bartering is used in many ________ around the world.
3 Ancient Egytian ________ on the walls of buildings constructed 3,500 years ago, show gold being carefully weighed out on scales.
4 The paintings tell us that, by this time, gold was being used as a ________ of money in Egypt. 5 The more gold you had, the more goods you could ________.
6 Every time you bought or sold something with gold, you had to carefully weigh out the metal to make sure you paid the ________ amount.
7 Every shop owner had a set of ________ to make sure they were paid enough gold.
8 It was easy to make ________ , and some people cheated by using heavier weights on one side of their scales.
9 An even better ________ for buying and selling goods was needed.
Exercise 3:
Fill in the blanks with the following words:
thousand, wondered, pocket, clothing,
agreed, wheel, received, round, salt,
1 How would you like to be paid a handful of large seashells instead of your ________ money?
2 How would you feel if you ________ a bar of salt?
3 What would you do if a large, four-metre wide stone ________ was rolled into your room on pockie-money day?
4 If you had lived a ________ years ago, you would have thought that a stone wheel was just fine.
5 In those days, if someone had given you a handful of coins or a five-dollar note, you would have ________ what they were?
6 Seashells, bars of salt and large, ________ rocks have all been used as money in the past.
7 They could be used to buy good, such as food or ________ , and to pay people for work they had done.
8 These items had value that people in different parts of the world ________ upon.
Exercise 4
barter, travels, grown, transported, cheated,
swap, parcel, satisfy, describe, weighed,
invented, agree, realised , construct,
1 They ________ the old woman of her house and money.
2 He ________ the parcel by hand.
3 I think we should stop; do you ________?
4 I ________ what he meant.
5 The goods will be ________ to Tokyo by air.
6 She has ________ into a beautiful young lady.
7 Light travels faster than sound.
8 Words cannot ________ the beauty of the scene.
9 It took them two years to ________ the bridge.
10 They ________ grains for cloth.
11 He ________ a new type of stethoscope.
12 I'll ________ you three of mine for one of yours.
13 Our company will do everything to ________ our customers.
Exercise 4:
Fill in the blank with the following words:
manufactured, metals, problem, necessary, pellets,
sliced, another, exactly, stamped, shave,
invented, ideal, expensive
1 Three thousand years ago, the people living around the Mediterranean Sea began to use coins made of precious ________, such as gold and silver.
2 Coins were always the same weight, so you knew ________ how much gold or silver you were being paid.
3 In Turkey, the first coins were small ________ , marked with a simple design that indicated the coin's weight.
4 But it didn't take people long to figure out that you could ________ tiny pieces of metal off a pellet and no-one would notice.
5 If you ________ enough pieces off pellets, you saved a lot of money!
6 In China, over 4,000 years ago, an even better system had already been ________.
7 The Chinese had realised that it wasn't ________ to make coins out of gold and silver.
8 As long as everyone agreed that the coins had a particular value, they could be ________ from any metal, even a cheap one.
9 The Chinese government made their coins out of iron, and ________ them with a certain value.
10 It was an ________ way to stop people slicing off pieces of precious metal from valuable coins.
11 A thousand years ago, the Chinese invented ________ money system.
12 Carrying so many coins around was a ________ , especially if you wanted to buy something really expensive.
Exercises 5:
speaial, forgers, serial, sacks, invented,
printing, carry, easier, paper,
1 Many horses were needed to carry ________ of coins!
2 So ________ money was invented.
3 Unfortunately, paper money was not only easier to ________ around, it was also easier to copy!
4 People who copied paper money were known as ________.
5 The governments of countries that used paper money had to use many different paper-________ techniques to make the paper money difficult to copy.
6 Nine hundred years ago, the Chinese government started to use ________ paper and began to print its paper money in colour, to make it harder to forge.
7 Each note was printed with its own number, called a ________ number.
8 This made its ________ to find out if a note had been copied or not.
Fill in the blank with the following words:
spices, distances, system, agree, gold, worth,
invent, precious, bartering, kilometres, descriptions,
find, buildings, want, value, agree,
1 Before money was ________ , people used to swap things they thought had a similar value.
2 If a wheat farmer wanted some chickens, he needed to ________ a chicken farmer who wanted some wheat.
3 Then both farmer had to ________ how much wheat to swap for each chicken.
4 It was sometimes difficult to agree on what goods were ________ , so that both sides could be satisfied with the deal.
5 This system of swapping things was called ________ .
6 On the walls of ancient Egyptian _________ , constructed 4,500 years ago, are pictures and writing describing bartering.
7 From these ________ , we know that bartering was used in Egypt at that time.
8 If the goods that you wanted were not produced in your area, you had to travel long ________ to swap the things you had grown or made with other people.
9 People who lived around the Mediterranean Sea , between Europe and North Aferica, travelled hundreds of ________ by land and sea to barter goods.
10 People from Greece and Brete transported olive oil, pottery and metalwork to Egypt and swapped them for valuable vases and ________ jewels.
11 The Romans, who lived in Italy, took olive oil, wool and wine to places where they could swap them for ________ from Arbia, gold from West Africa, wheat from North Africa and silk from China.
12 If the people you were bartering with didn't ________ your goods, you couldn't buy anything from them.
13 People realised that a better system was needed: a system that used something that could always be swapped and that always had the same ________.
14 Everyone ________ that metals, such as gold and silver, could be used.
15 So around 4,000 years ago, some people started paying each other in ________ and silver.
Check your answers carefully.
Exercise 2
Fill in the blank with the following words:
scales, buy, places, right, common, enough
systems, mistakes, paintings, type,
1 Bartering was still used in many places, but slowly it became more ________ to buy and sell goods using precious metals.
2 However, even today, bartering is used in many ________ around the world.
3 Ancient Egytian ________ on the walls of buildings constructed 3,500 years ago, show gold being carefully weighed out on scales.
4 The paintings tell us that, by this time, gold was being used as a ________ of money in Egypt. 5 The more gold you had, the more goods you could ________.
6 Every time you bought or sold something with gold, you had to carefully weigh out the metal to make sure you paid the ________ amount.
7 Every shop owner had a set of ________ to make sure they were paid enough gold.
8 It was easy to make ________ , and some people cheated by using heavier weights on one side of their scales.
9 An even better ________ for buying and selling goods was needed.
Exercise 3:
Fill in the blanks with the following words:
thousand, wondered, pocket, clothing,
agreed, wheel, received, round, salt,
1 How would you like to be paid a handful of large seashells instead of your ________ money?
2 How would you feel if you ________ a bar of salt?
3 What would you do if a large, four-metre wide stone ________ was rolled into your room on pockie-money day?
4 If you had lived a ________ years ago, you would have thought that a stone wheel was just fine.
5 In those days, if someone had given you a handful of coins or a five-dollar note, you would have ________ what they were?
6 Seashells, bars of salt and large, ________ rocks have all been used as money in the past.
7 They could be used to buy good, such as food or ________ , and to pay people for work they had done.
8 These items had value that people in different parts of the world ________ upon.
Exercise 4
barter, travels, grown, transported, cheated,
swap, parcel, satisfy, describe, weighed,
invented, agree, realised , construct,
1 They ________ the old woman of her house and money.
2 He ________ the parcel by hand.
3 I think we should stop; do you ________?
4 I ________ what he meant.
5 The goods will be ________ to Tokyo by air.
6 She has ________ into a beautiful young lady.
7 Light travels faster than sound.
8 Words cannot ________ the beauty of the scene.
9 It took them two years to ________ the bridge.
10 They ________ grains for cloth.
11 He ________ a new type of stethoscope.
12 I'll ________ you three of mine for one of yours.
13 Our company will do everything to ________ our customers.
Exercise 4:
Fill in the blank with the following words:
manufactured, metals, problem, necessary, pellets,
sliced, another, exactly, stamped, shave,
invented, ideal, expensive
1 Three thousand years ago, the people living around the Mediterranean Sea began to use coins made of precious ________, such as gold and silver.
2 Coins were always the same weight, so you knew ________ how much gold or silver you were being paid.
3 In Turkey, the first coins were small ________ , marked with a simple design that indicated the coin's weight.
4 But it didn't take people long to figure out that you could ________ tiny pieces of metal off a pellet and no-one would notice.
5 If you ________ enough pieces off pellets, you saved a lot of money!
6 In China, over 4,000 years ago, an even better system had already been ________.
7 The Chinese had realised that it wasn't ________ to make coins out of gold and silver.
8 As long as everyone agreed that the coins had a particular value, they could be ________ from any metal, even a cheap one.
9 The Chinese government made their coins out of iron, and ________ them with a certain value.
10 It was an ________ way to stop people slicing off pieces of precious metal from valuable coins.
11 A thousand years ago, the Chinese invented ________ money system.
12 Carrying so many coins around was a ________ , especially if you wanted to buy something really expensive.
Exercises 5:
speaial, forgers, serial, sacks, invented,
printing, carry, easier, paper,
1 Many horses were needed to carry ________ of coins!
2 So ________ money was invented.
3 Unfortunately, paper money was not only easier to ________ around, it was also easier to copy!
4 People who copied paper money were known as ________.
5 The governments of countries that used paper money had to use many different paper-________ techniques to make the paper money difficult to copy.
6 Nine hundred years ago, the Chinese government started to use ________ paper and began to print its paper money in colour, to make it harder to forge.
7 Each note was printed with its own number, called a ________ number.
8 This made its ________ to find out if a note had been copied or not.
Cheat
1. 欺騙;騙取,詐取[(+of/out of)]
They cheated the old woman of her house and money.
他們騙取了老婦人的房屋和錢財。
2. 哄騙[(+into)]
The salesman cheated me into buying a fake.
那個推銷員騙我買了假貨。
3. 【書】僥倖逃脫;躲避
The fishermen cheated death in the stormy seas.
那些在波濤洶湧的海上作業的漁民們僥倖避開死神。
The balloonist cheated death in spite of the storm.
儘管風狂雨暴,乘氣球升空者幸免於難。
4. 消磨(時光);消除(厭煩等)
She thumbed through pictorials to cheat time.
她翻閱畫報,借以消磨時間。
They cheated the old woman of her house and money.
他們騙取了老婦人的房屋和錢財。
2. 哄騙[(+into)]
The salesman cheated me into buying a fake.
那個推銷員騙我買了假貨。
3. 【書】僥倖逃脫;躲避
The fishermen cheated death in the stormy seas.
那些在波濤洶湧的海上作業的漁民們僥倖避開死神。
The balloonist cheated death in spite of the storm.
儘管風狂雨暴,乘氣球升空者幸免於難。
4. 消磨(時光);消除(厭煩等)
She thumbed through pictorials to cheat time.
她翻閱畫報,借以消磨時間。
Agree
1. 意見一致[(+with/about/on)][W]
I don't agree with Phil on many things.
我和菲爾在許多事情上意見不一致。
2. 同意,贊同[(+to)]
I think we should stop; do you agree?
我覺得我們該停止了,你同意嗎?
3. 相符[(+with)]
This bill does not agree with your original estimate.
這張帳單與你當初的估計不符。
4. 相宜,適合[(+with)]
Seafood doesn't agree with me.
我不適宜吃海鮮。
5. 和睦相處
Why can't you agree together?
為何你們不能在一起友好相處?
I don't agree with Phil on many things.
我和菲爾在許多事情上意見不一致。
2. 同意,贊同[(+to)]
I think we should stop; do you agree?
我覺得我們該停止了,你同意嗎?
3. 相符[(+with)]
This bill does not agree with your original estimate.
這張帳單與你當初的估計不符。
4. 相宜,適合[(+with)]
Seafood doesn't agree with me.
我不適宜吃海鮮。
5. 和睦相處
Why can't you agree together?
為何你們不能在一起友好相處?
Grow
vi.
1. 成長,生長;發育
She has grown into a beautiful young lady.
她長成一位年輕漂亮的女子。
2. 增大,增加;發展
John's reputation is growing fast.
約翰的名聲正在迅速擴大。
3. 漸漸變得[L][+to-v]
His cold is growing worse.
他的感冒正在加重。
vt.
1. 種植,栽培
We grow flowers and vegetables in our garden.
我們在庭園裡種植鮮花和蔬菜。
2. 使生長;留(鬚,髮)
David is growing a beard.
大衛在蓄鬚。
1. 成長,生長;發育
She has grown into a beautiful young lady.
她長成一位年輕漂亮的女子。
2. 增大,增加;發展
John's reputation is growing fast.
約翰的名聲正在迅速擴大。
3. 漸漸變得[L][+to-v]
His cold is growing worse.
他的感冒正在加重。
vt.
1. 種植,栽培
We grow flowers and vegetables in our garden.
我們在庭園裡種植鮮花和蔬菜。
2. 使生長;留(鬚,髮)
David is growing a beard.
大衛在蓄鬚。
Construct
1. 建造,構成[(+from/of/out of)]
It took them two years to construct the bridge.
他們用了兩年時間建這座橋。
2. 創立(學說等);構(詞);造(句)
He constructed a theory in collaboration with his colleagues.
他與同事合作創立了一種學說。
3. 【數】作(圖)
Construct a triangle on this line.
在這條直線上畫一個三角形。
4. (人為地)製造,編造
We riddled her carefully constructed lie.
我們把她精心編造的謊言問得漏洞百出。
It took them two years to construct the bridge.
他們用了兩年時間建這座橋。
2. 創立(學說等);構(詞);造(句)
He constructed a theory in collaboration with his colleagues.
他與同事合作創立了一種學說。
3. 【數】作(圖)
Construct a triangle on this line.
在這條直線上畫一個三角形。
4. (人為地)製造,編造
We riddled her carefully constructed lie.
我們把她精心編造的謊言問得漏洞百出。
Satisfy
1. 使滿意,使高興;使滿足[H][(+with)]
That answer won't satisfy her.
那個回答不能令她滿意。
2. 滿足(需要,慾望等)
Our company will do everything to satisfy our customers.
我們公司將盡一切努力令顧客滿意。
3. 符合,達到(要求,標準等)
You can't apply for the job until you have satisfied certain conditions.
符合某些條件前,你不能申請這個工作。
4. 使確信,使弄清楚[H][(+of)][+(that)]
Are you satisfied that he is telling the truth?
你能否確信他是在講實話嗎?
5. 消除(疑慮等)
Her remarks satisfied his doubts.
她的一番話消除了他的疑慮。
6. 償還(債務等);履行(義務等)
Both sides strove to satisfy the contract.
雙方都努力履行契約。
7. 賠償,補償
8. 【數】解;符合
9. 【化】使飽和
That answer won't satisfy her.
那個回答不能令她滿意。
2. 滿足(需要,慾望等)
Our company will do everything to satisfy our customers.
我們公司將盡一切努力令顧客滿意。
3. 符合,達到(要求,標準等)
You can't apply for the job until you have satisfied certain conditions.
符合某些條件前,你不能申請這個工作。
4. 使確信,使弄清楚[H][(+of)][+(that)]
Are you satisfied that he is telling the truth?
你能否確信他是在講實話嗎?
5. 消除(疑慮等)
Her remarks satisfied his doubts.
她的一番話消除了他的疑慮。
6. 償還(債務等);履行(義務等)
Both sides strove to satisfy the contract.
雙方都努力履行契約。
7. 賠償,補償
8. 【數】解;符合
9. 【化】使飽和
Preposition exercises on Money, Chapter 2
1 _____ money was invented, people used to swap things they thought had a similar value.
2 Both farmer had to agree how much wheat to swap _____ each chicken.
3 It was sometimes difficult to agree _____ what goods were worth.
4 So that both sides could be satisfied _____ the deal.
5 This system _____ wappping things was callled bartering.
6 _____ the walls of ancient Egyptian buildings, constructed 4,500 years ago, are pictures and writing describing bartering.
7 _____ these descriptions, we know that bartering was used in Egypt _____ that time.
8 If the gooods that you wanted were not produced _____ your area, you had to travel long distances to swap the things you had grown or made _____ other people.
9 People who lived _____ the Mediterranean Sea , between Europe and North Aferica, travelled hundreds of kilometres _____ land and sea to barter goods.
10 People _____ Greece and Brete transported olive oil, pottery and metalwork to Egypt and swapped them for valuable vases and precious jewels.
11 The Romans, who lived _____ Italy, took olive oil, wool and wine to places where they could swap them _____ spices from Arbia, gold from West Africa, wheat form North Africa and silk _____ China.
12 If the people you were bartering with didn't want your gooods, you couldn't buy anything _____ them.
13 So around 4,000 years ago, some people started paying each other _____ gold and silver.
14 Bartering was still used _____ many places, but slowly it became more common to buy and sell goods using precious metals.
15 However, even today, bartering is used in many places _____ the world.
16 Ancient Egytian paintings _____ the walls of buildings constructed 3,500 years ago, show gold being carefully weighed _____ on scales.
17 The paintings tell us that, _____ this time, gold was being used as a type _____ money in Egypt.
18 Every time you bought or sold something _____gold, you had to carefully weigh _____ the metal to make sure you paid the right amount.
19 It was easy to make mistakes, and some people cheated _____ using heavier weights on one side of their scales.
20 An even bettter system _____ buying and selling goods was needed.
2 Both farmer had to agree how much wheat to swap _____ each chicken.
3 It was sometimes difficult to agree _____ what goods were worth.
4 So that both sides could be satisfied _____ the deal.
5 This system _____ wappping things was callled bartering.
6 _____ the walls of ancient Egyptian buildings, constructed 4,500 years ago, are pictures and writing describing bartering.
7 _____ these descriptions, we know that bartering was used in Egypt _____ that time.
8 If the gooods that you wanted were not produced _____ your area, you had to travel long distances to swap the things you had grown or made _____ other people.
9 People who lived _____ the Mediterranean Sea , between Europe and North Aferica, travelled hundreds of kilometres _____ land and sea to barter goods.
10 People _____ Greece and Brete transported olive oil, pottery and metalwork to Egypt and swapped them for valuable vases and precious jewels.
11 The Romans, who lived _____ Italy, took olive oil, wool and wine to places where they could swap them _____ spices from Arbia, gold from West Africa, wheat form North Africa and silk _____ China.
12 If the people you were bartering with didn't want your gooods, you couldn't buy anything _____ them.
13 So around 4,000 years ago, some people started paying each other _____ gold and silver.
14 Bartering was still used _____ many places, but slowly it became more common to buy and sell goods using precious metals.
15 However, even today, bartering is used in many places _____ the world.
16 Ancient Egytian paintings _____ the walls of buildings constructed 3,500 years ago, show gold being carefully weighed _____ on scales.
17 The paintings tell us that, _____ this time, gold was being used as a type _____ money in Egypt.
18 Every time you bought or sold something _____gold, you had to carefully weigh _____ the metal to make sure you paid the right amount.
19 It was easy to make mistakes, and some people cheated _____ using heavier weights on one side of their scales.
20 An even bettter system _____ buying and selling goods was needed.
2008年3月7日 星期五
Money,Money,Money! Chapter 2
Before money was invented, people used to swap things they thought had a similar value. If a wheat farmer wanted some chickens, he needed to find a chicken farmer who wanted some wheat. Then both farmer had to agree how much wheat to swap for each chicken. It was sometimes difficult to agree on what goods were worth, so that both sides could be satisfied with the deal.
This system of swapping things was called bartering. On the walls of ancient Egyptian buildings, constructed 4,500 years ago, are pictures and writing describing bartering. From these descriptions, we know that bartering was used in Egypt at that time.
If the goods that you wanted were not produced in your area, you had to travel long distances to swap the things you had grown or made with other people.
People who lived around the Mediterranean Sea , between Europe and North Aferica, travelled hundreds of kilometres by land and sea to barter goods.
People from Greece and Brete transported olive oil, pottery and metalwork to Egypt and swapped them for valuable vases and precious jewels.
The Romans, who lived in Italy, took olive oil, wool and wine to places where they could swap them for spices from Arbia, gold from West Africa, wheat from North Africa and silk from China.
If the people you were bartering with didn't want your goods, you couldn't buy anything from them. People realised that a better system was needed: a system that used something that could always be swapped and that always had the same value.
Everyone agreed that metals, such as gold and silver, could be used. So around 4,000 years ago, some people started paying each other in gold and silver.
Bartering was still used in many places, but slowly it became more common to buy and sell goods using precious metals. However, even today, bartering is used in many places around the world.
Ancient Egytian paintings on the walls of buildings constructed 3,500 years ago, show gold being carefully weighed out on scales. The paintings tell us that, by this time, gold was being used as a type of money in Egypt. The more gold you had, the more goods you could buy.
Every time you bought or sold something with gold, you had to carefully weigh out the metal to make sure you paid the right amount. Every shop owner had a set of scales to make sure they were paid enough gold. It was easy to make mistakes, and some people cheated by using heavier weights on one side of their scales. An even better system for buying and selling goods was needed.
Verbs learned:
1 invent 2 swap 3 satisfy 4 barter 5 construct
6 describe 7 travel 8 grow 9 transport 10 realise
11 agree 12 weigh 13 cheat
Vocabulary learned:
This system of swapping things was called bartering. On the walls of ancient Egyptian buildings, constructed 4,500 years ago, are pictures and writing describing bartering. From these descriptions, we know that bartering was used in Egypt at that time.
If the goods that you wanted were not produced in your area, you had to travel long distances to swap the things you had grown or made with other people.
People who lived around the Mediterranean Sea , between Europe and North Aferica, travelled hundreds of kilometres by land and sea to barter goods.
People from Greece and Brete transported olive oil, pottery and metalwork to Egypt and swapped them for valuable vases and precious jewels.
The Romans, who lived in Italy, took olive oil, wool and wine to places where they could swap them for spices from Arbia, gold from West Africa, wheat from North Africa and silk from China.
If the people you were bartering with didn't want your goods, you couldn't buy anything from them. People realised that a better system was needed: a system that used something that could always be swapped and that always had the same value.
Everyone agreed that metals, such as gold and silver, could be used. So around 4,000 years ago, some people started paying each other in gold and silver.
Bartering was still used in many places, but slowly it became more common to buy and sell goods using precious metals. However, even today, bartering is used in many places around the world.
Ancient Egytian paintings on the walls of buildings constructed 3,500 years ago, show gold being carefully weighed out on scales. The paintings tell us that, by this time, gold was being used as a type of money in Egypt. The more gold you had, the more goods you could buy.
Every time you bought or sold something with gold, you had to carefully weigh out the metal to make sure you paid the right amount. Every shop owner had a set of scales to make sure they were paid enough gold. It was easy to make mistakes, and some people cheated by using heavier weights on one side of their scales. An even better system for buying and selling goods was needed.
Verbs learned:
1 invent 2 swap 3 satisfy 4 barter 5 construct
6 describe 7 travel 8 grow 9 transport 10 realise
11 agree 12 weigh 13 cheat
Vocabulary learned:
2008年3月5日 星期三
Agree
vi.
1. 意見一致[(+with/about/on)][W]
I don't agree with Phil on many things.
我和菲爾在許多事情上意見不一致。
2. 同意,贊同[(+to)]
I think we should stop; do you agree?
我覺得我們該停止了,你同意嗎?
3. 相符[(+with)]
This bill does not agree with your original estimate.
這張帳單與你當初的估計不符。
4. 相宜,適合[(+with)]
Seafood doesn't agree with me.
我不適宜吃海鮮。
5. 和睦相處
Why can't you agree together?
為何你們不能在一起友好相處?
vt.
1. 同意[+to-v]
They agreed to give it to me the next day.
他們同意第二天將它給我。
2. 承認[+(that)]
He agreed that Ann was the winner.
他承認安是獲勝者。
3. 【英】對...達成協議;接受
The trade union has agreed the company's pay offer.
工會同意了公司的付酬條件。
1. 意見一致[(+with/about/on)][W]
I don't agree with Phil on many things.
我和菲爾在許多事情上意見不一致。
2. 同意,贊同[(+to)]
I think we should stop; do you agree?
我覺得我們該停止了,你同意嗎?
3. 相符[(+with)]
This bill does not agree with your original estimate.
這張帳單與你當初的估計不符。
4. 相宜,適合[(+with)]
Seafood doesn't agree with me.
我不適宜吃海鮮。
5. 和睦相處
Why can't you agree together?
為何你們不能在一起友好相處?
vt.
1. 同意[+to-v]
They agreed to give it to me the next day.
他們同意第二天將它給我。
2. 承認[+(that)]
He agreed that Ann was the winner.
他承認安是獲勝者。
3. 【英】對...達成協議;接受
The trade union has agreed the company's pay offer.
工會同意了公司的付酬條件。
Work
n.
1. 工作;勞動;作業;事[U]
It takes a lot of work to dig a deep well.
挖一口深井很費事。
2. 職業,業務[U]
3. (待做的)工作;功課[U]
I have to bring my work home today.
今天我得把工作帶回家做。
4. 成果,產品;工藝品,針線活[U]
This bamboo basket is my own work.
這隻竹籃是我自己編的。
5. 著作,作品[P1][S1]
He is making a study of William Faulkner's works.
他在研究威廉‧福克納的作品。
6. 行為;作用[U]
The scribbles on the wall must be the work of those children.
牆壁上的塗鴉準是那幾個孩子畫的。
7. 【物】功[U]
8. 工廠[P][J]
9. (建築等)工程[P]
10. 活動的機件[P]
11. 【口】相關的所有事物[the P]
vi.
1. 工作,勞動,幹活[(+at/on)]
She works in a restaurant.
她在一家飯店工作。
2. (機器等)運轉,活動
The machine won't work.
機器不轉了。
3. (由於使用等)逐漸變動;慢慢地前進[Q]
4. 起作用;行得通
Your suggestion works well.
你的建議很有效。
5. 發酵
vt.
1. 使工作,使幹活[O]
Don't work yourself to death.
別拼命做了。
2. 開動;操作
Please tell me how to work the machine.
請告訴我如何操縱這機器。
3. 通過努力取得;靠做工取得[O]
4. 使緩慢前進;使逐漸變動[O][O8]
Can you work the screw loose?
你能使這個螺釘鬆開嗎?
5. 造成,引起;激起
This scientist worked miracles.
這位科學家創造了奇蹟。
6. 【口】安排
7. 經營,管理
He worked the farm with great success.
這個農場他經營得很成功。
8. 影響;說服[O]
I'll try to work him to my way of thinking.
我要設法說服他同意我的想法。
9. 精工細做
10. 計算,算出[(+out)]
1. 工作;勞動;作業;事[U]
It takes a lot of work to dig a deep well.
挖一口深井很費事。
2. 職業,業務[U]
3. (待做的)工作;功課[U]
I have to bring my work home today.
今天我得把工作帶回家做。
4. 成果,產品;工藝品,針線活[U]
This bamboo basket is my own work.
這隻竹籃是我自己編的。
5. 著作,作品[P1][S1]
He is making a study of William Faulkner's works.
他在研究威廉‧福克納的作品。
6. 行為;作用[U]
The scribbles on the wall must be the work of those children.
牆壁上的塗鴉準是那幾個孩子畫的。
7. 【物】功[U]
8. 工廠[P][J]
9. (建築等)工程[P]
10. 活動的機件[P]
11. 【口】相關的所有事物[the P]
vi.
1. 工作,勞動,幹活[(+at/on)]
She works in a restaurant.
她在一家飯店工作。
2. (機器等)運轉,活動
The machine won't work.
機器不轉了。
3. (由於使用等)逐漸變動;慢慢地前進[Q]
4. 起作用;行得通
Your suggestion works well.
你的建議很有效。
5. 發酵
vt.
1. 使工作,使幹活[O]
Don't work yourself to death.
別拼命做了。
2. 開動;操作
Please tell me how to work the machine.
請告訴我如何操縱這機器。
3. 通過努力取得;靠做工取得[O]
4. 使緩慢前進;使逐漸變動[O][O8]
Can you work the screw loose?
你能使這個螺釘鬆開嗎?
5. 造成,引起;激起
This scientist worked miracles.
這位科學家創造了奇蹟。
6. 【口】安排
7. 經營,管理
He worked the farm with great success.
這個農場他經營得很成功。
8. 影響;說服[O]
I'll try to work him to my way of thinking.
我要設法說服他同意我的想法。
9. 精工細做
10. 計算,算出[(+out)]
Buy
vt.
1. 買,購買[O1][O8]
Mother bought me a pair of jeans.
母親給我買了一條牛仔褲。
I bought my house cheap.
我這房子買得便宜。
2. 【俚】接受;同意;相信
If you say it's true, I'll buy it.
如果你說是真的,我就接受下來。
3. (以一定代價)獲得
We won't buy peace with our freedom.
我們不會用自由換取和平。
4. (用賄賂等)收買
vi.
1. 買
They usually buy with credit cards.
他們通常用信用卡購物。
n.[S]
1. 購買
2. (可)買得的東西;便宜貨
It's a good buy.
買得真便宜。
1. 買,購買[O1][O8]
Mother bought me a pair of jeans.
母親給我買了一條牛仔褲。
I bought my house cheap.
我這房子買得便宜。
2. 【俚】接受;同意;相信
If you say it's true, I'll buy it.
如果你說是真的,我就接受下來。
3. (以一定代價)獲得
We won't buy peace with our freedom.
我們不會用自由換取和平。
4. (用賄賂等)收買
vi.
1. 買
They usually buy with credit cards.
他們通常用信用卡購物。
n.[S]
1. 購買
2. (可)買得的東西;便宜貨
It's a good buy.
買得真便宜。
Roll
vi.
1. 滾動;打滾[Q]
The coin rolled under the bed.
硬幣滾到床底下去了。
2. (眼睛等)轉動
3. (船隻,身體等)搖擺;搖晃
The boat rolled badly.
船搖晃得很厲害。
4. 發出隆隆聲;囀鳴
The drums rolled.
鼓聲隆隆。
5. (機器等)運轉;啟動;(車)行駛
The truck rolled on at full speed.
那輛卡車全速向前奔馳。
6. (時間)流逝
7. (地勢)起伏;伸展
8. 捲;繞;蜷縮
vt.
1. 使滾動;使打滾[O]
2. 捲,繞[(+up)]
She rolled up her sleeves and began to prepare for supper.
她捲起袖子開始準備晚餐。
3. 轉動;旋轉;用車載運
He rolled his eyes at her.
他的眼珠對著她骨碌碌地轉。
4. 擲(骰子)
5. 輾,軋
6. 擂(鼓);發(捲舌音或顫音)
n.
1. 滾動;打滾[C]
2. (一)捲;捲狀物[C][(+of)]
Please buy a roll of film for me.
請給我買一捲底片(軟片)。
3. 麵包捲;捲餅[C]
4. 擂鼓聲;隆隆聲[the S][(+of)]
The roll of thunder was deafening.
隆隆的雷聲震耳欲聾。
5. 名單,名冊[C]
6. 左右搖晃
The drunkard was walking in a roll.
醉漢搖搖晃晃地走著。
7. 【美】一捲鈔票,錢
1. 滾動;打滾[Q]
The coin rolled under the bed.
硬幣滾到床底下去了。
2. (眼睛等)轉動
3. (船隻,身體等)搖擺;搖晃
The boat rolled badly.
船搖晃得很厲害。
4. 發出隆隆聲;囀鳴
The drums rolled.
鼓聲隆隆。
5. (機器等)運轉;啟動;(車)行駛
The truck rolled on at full speed.
那輛卡車全速向前奔馳。
6. (時間)流逝
7. (地勢)起伏;伸展
8. 捲;繞;蜷縮
vt.
1. 使滾動;使打滾[O]
2. 捲,繞[(+up)]
She rolled up her sleeves and began to prepare for supper.
她捲起袖子開始準備晚餐。
3. 轉動;旋轉;用車載運
He rolled his eyes at her.
他的眼珠對著她骨碌碌地轉。
4. 擲(骰子)
5. 輾,軋
6. 擂(鼓);發(捲舌音或顫音)
n.
1. 滾動;打滾[C]
2. (一)捲;捲狀物[C][(+of)]
Please buy a roll of film for me.
請給我買一捲底片(軟片)。
3. 麵包捲;捲餅[C]
4. 擂鼓聲;隆隆聲[the S][(+of)]
The roll of thunder was deafening.
隆隆的雷聲震耳欲聾。
5. 名單,名冊[C]
6. 左右搖晃
The drunkard was walking in a roll.
醉漢搖搖晃晃地走著。
7. 【美】一捲鈔票,錢
Pay
vt.
1. 付,支付;付款給[O1][(+for/to)]
She paid the money to me.
她將錢付給了我。
He didn't pay me anything.
他沒有付給我任何報酬。
I paid a very high price for the house.
我出了很高的價錢買下了這房子。
2. 償還;補償;向...報復[(+out)]
I've paid him out for the trick he played on me.
他作弄我,我已對他進行了報復。
Pay me the money you owe me.
把你欠的錢還我。
3. 把(錢)存(銀行)[(+in/into)]
4. 對...有利
5. 給予(注意);致以(問候);進行(訪問)[(+to)]
We'll pay a visit to Japan this winter.
今年冬天我們要去訪問日本。
vi.
1. 付款;償還債務
I'll pay by check.
我將用支票付款。
2. 有利,划算
It will pay to be kind to others.
好心會有好報。
It pays to learn a foreign language.
學外語是值得的。
3. 生利;(工作等)有報酬[Q]
This job pays well.
這工作報酬好。
4. 付出代價;受到懲罰
n.[U]
1. 薪俸;報酬
The miners went on strike for higher pay.
礦工舉行罷工,要求增加工資。
2. 報償;懲罰
1. 付,支付;付款給[O1][(+for/to)]
She paid the money to me.
她將錢付給了我。
He didn't pay me anything.
他沒有付給我任何報酬。
I paid a very high price for the house.
我出了很高的價錢買下了這房子。
2. 償還;補償;向...報復[(+out)]
I've paid him out for the trick he played on me.
他作弄我,我已對他進行了報復。
Pay me the money you owe me.
把你欠的錢還我。
3. 把(錢)存(銀行)[(+in/into)]
4. 對...有利
5. 給予(注意);致以(問候);進行(訪問)[(+to)]
We'll pay a visit to Japan this winter.
今年冬天我們要去訪問日本。
vi.
1. 付款;償還債務
I'll pay by check.
我將用支票付款。
2. 有利,划算
It will pay to be kind to others.
好心會有好報。
It pays to learn a foreign language.
學外語是值得的。
3. 生利;(工作等)有報酬[Q]
This job pays well.
這工作報酬好。
4. 付出代價;受到懲罰
n.[U]
1. 薪俸;報酬
The miners went on strike for higher pay.
礦工舉行罷工,要求增加工資。
2. 報償;懲罰
Preposition Exercise on Money, Money, Money 1
Chapter 1
1 How would you like to be paid a handful _____ large seashells instead of your pocket money?
2 What would you do if a large, four-metre wide stone wheel was rolled _____ your room on pocket-money day?
3 Seashells, bars of salt and large, round rocks have all been used as money _____ the past.
4 They could be used to buy good, such as food or clothing, and to pay people _____ work they had done.
5 These items had value that people in different parts of the world agreed _____.
6 They were a type _____ money.
7 Today, we use materials to make coins and notes that are not worth as much as the money value ________ each coins or note.
8 The dollar coins are made ________ cheap metals and only cost a few cents to make.
9 The paper or polymer notes used _________ larger amounts of money are also very cheap to manufacture.
10 The government ________ each country has agreed on a value for each coin and note.
11 Their value is easier ________ recognise and use than other things, such as seashells, stone wheels or even gold and silver.
Verbs learned:
1 pay 2 roll 3 use 4 buy 5work
6 agree
Vocabulary learned:
1 wheel 2 salt 3 material 4 value 5 polymer
6 recognise
1 How would you like to be paid a handful _____ large seashells instead of your pocket money?
2 What would you do if a large, four-metre wide stone wheel was rolled _____ your room on pocket-money day?
3 Seashells, bars of salt and large, round rocks have all been used as money _____ the past.
4 They could be used to buy good, such as food or clothing, and to pay people _____ work they had done.
5 These items had value that people in different parts of the world agreed _____.
6 They were a type _____ money.
7 Today, we use materials to make coins and notes that are not worth as much as the money value ________ each coins or note.
8 The dollar coins are made ________ cheap metals and only cost a few cents to make.
9 The paper or polymer notes used _________ larger amounts of money are also very cheap to manufacture.
10 The government ________ each country has agreed on a value for each coin and note.
11 Their value is easier ________ recognise and use than other things, such as seashells, stone wheels or even gold and silver.
Verbs learned:
1 pay 2 roll 3 use 4 buy 5work
6 agree
Vocabulary learned:
1 wheel 2 salt 3 material 4 value 5 polymer
6 recognise
2008年3月4日 星期二
Money, Money, Money Chapter 1
Money, Money, Money!
Chapter1
How would you like to be paid a handful of large seashells instead of your pocket money? How would you feel if you received a bar of salt? What would you do if a large, four-metre wide stone wheel was rolled into your room on pockey-money day?
If you had lived a thousand years ago, you would have thought that a stone wheel was just fine. In those days, if someone had given you a handful of coins or a five-dollar note, you would have wondered what they were?
Seashells, bars of salt and large, round rocks have all been used as money in the past. They could be used to buy good, such as food or clothing, and to pay people for work they had done. These items had value that people in different parts of the world agreed upon. They were a type of money.
Today, we use materials to make coins and notes that are not worth as much as the money value on each coins or note. The dollar coins are made of cheap metals and only cost a few cents to make. The paper or polymer notes used for larger amounts of money are also very cheap to manufacture.
The government of each country has agreed on a value for each coin and note. Their value is easier to recognise and use than other things, such as seashells, stone wheels or even gold and silver.
Chapter1
How would you like to be paid a handful of large seashells instead of your pocket money? How would you feel if you received a bar of salt? What would you do if a large, four-metre wide stone wheel was rolled into your room on pockey-money day?
If you had lived a thousand years ago, you would have thought that a stone wheel was just fine. In those days, if someone had given you a handful of coins or a five-dollar note, you would have wondered what they were?
Seashells, bars of salt and large, round rocks have all been used as money in the past. They could be used to buy good, such as food or clothing, and to pay people for work they had done. These items had value that people in different parts of the world agreed upon. They were a type of money.
Today, we use materials to make coins and notes that are not worth as much as the money value on each coins or note. The dollar coins are made of cheap metals and only cost a few cents to make. The paper or polymer notes used for larger amounts of money are also very cheap to manufacture.
The government of each country has agreed on a value for each coin and note. Their value is easier to recognise and use than other things, such as seashells, stone wheels or even gold and silver.
2008年3月3日 星期一
2008年3月2日 星期日
Work harder than anybody 比勤力更勤力
I have spend hours and hours on preparing the exercises for you,
try your best and learn them.
永不言倦、永不放棄
Planning for 27 March Examination:
1 Money money money, Chaper 1 - 3.
Including preposition, verbs and vocabulary. More exercises and recording.
2 10 most popular preposition:
Including: 1 at 2 on 3 with 4 in 5 from 6 of 7 into 8 by 9 after 10 before
others:
try your best and learn them.
永不言倦、永不放棄
Planning for 27 March Examination:
1 Money money money, Chaper 1 - 3.
Including preposition, verbs and vocabulary. More exercises and recording.
2 10 most popular preposition:
Including: 1 at 2 on 3 with 4 in 5 from 6 of 7 into 8 by 9 after 10 before
others:
1001 Exercises 10 Most Popular Proposition
The ten most popular preposition are
1 in: 88
2 at: 31
3 from: 38
4 on: 46
5 after: 23
6 by: 60
7 into: 24
8 before: 21
9 with: 48
10 over: 7
11 to:
12 near: 1
13 upon: 3
14 down: 6
1001 Exercises
In
1 I've been very absorbed __in___ my work recently.
2 The mayor admitted being involved __in___ corruption.
3 A problem unexpectedly arose _in__ the middle of things.
4 He assured us he'd have the material _in__ time.
5 They barbecued _in__ the backyard.
6 The dog buried a bone _in__ the backyard.
7 The two brothers study __in __the same class. 兩兄弟在同一個班裡上課。
8 The telephone is __in__ the little study on the ground floor. 電話在一樓的小書房內。
9 He is lacking __in __ courage. 他缺乏勇氣。
10 She is __in __ business.她做生意。
11 He is dressed __in__ black. 他穿黑衣服。
12 She hurried away __in__ the opposite direction. 她朝相反的方向匆匆離去。
13 They paid __in __ cash. 他們用現金支付。
14 He'll come back __in__ a week. 他將於一週之後回來。
15 I haven't met her __in __ a long time. 我好長時間沒有遇見她了。
16 The room was __in__ disorder. 房間裡亂七八糟。
17 One child __in__ twenty has this disease. 二十個小孩中有一個患有這種疾病。
18 __In__ him I see a future leader. 我在他身上看到了一個未來的領袖人物。
19 The work is __in__ progress. 這工作正在進行中。
20 He pushed a button and set the machine __in__ motion. 他按下按鈕開動了機器。
21 I've been very absorbed __in___ my work recently.
22 The mayor admitted being involved __in___ corruption.
23 A problem unexpectedly arose _in__ the middle of things.
24 He assured us he'd have the material _in__ time.
25 Please attach this document to the report when you hand it __in__.
26 They barbecued _in__ the backyard.
27 The dog buried a bone _in__ the backyard.
28 Choosing what to major __in___ is an important decision.
29 He said he has difficulty _in___ concentrating on his work.
30 All the information is contained __in__ this folder.
31 She dared me to stand up _in___ the middle of the restaurant and sing.
32 The home team was defeated _in___ a close game.
33 The test detected some structural flaws _in__ the building.
34 He always dozes _in__ class.
35 She dressed herself _in__ black yesterday.
36 The government wants to emphasize strong fundamentals _in__ economy.
37 I enclosed a copy of the budget _in__ my letter to him.
38 I didn't expect to encounter him _in__ a place like this.
39 This program was established _in__ 1974.
40 St. Paul's Co-ed was established _in__ 1915.
41 Fold the paper, then drop it _in____ the box.
42 This university was founded _in__ 1845.
43 They're _in__ the process of gathering market data.
44 The flowers _in__ the garden grow well.
45 All students hold a flag _in__ their hands.
46 Even though he was born _in__ America, he identifies himself as Twiwanese.
47 Several people were injured _in__ the accident.
48 I spent the morning installing my new stereo _in____ my car.
49 They said they wouldn't interfere _in__ our dispute.
50 It's risky to invest _in__ technology stocks right now.
51 They're involved _in__ a lawsuit.
52 He wants to join a gym to keep _in__ shape.
53 Honestly, I didn't think he'd last so long _in__ this job.
54 The dog is laying _in__ the garden.
55 He's trying to limit the amount of meat _in__ his diet.
56 She lives _in___America.
57 The ice cream will melt very quickly __in__ this heat.
58 He nodded _in__ agreement at my idea.
59 We were asked to participate _in__ the opening session.
60 The press persisted _in__ asking the candidate embarrassing questions.
61 They're training the workers _in__ preventing accidents.
62 There's no sense _in__ prolonging things; let's get it over with.
63 The legal drinking age is raised _in__ this state.
64 She regretted not having studied harder when she was _in__ school.
65 He was born in New York, but currently resides _in__ Seattle.
66 Drunken driving results _in__ car accidents.
67 How to rid of bugs _in__ the house?
68 The tourists were robbed _in__ the downtown.
69 She rubbed me _in___the wrong way.
70 He screamed _in__ pain when he dropped the bowling ball on his foot.
71 I seeded with corn _in__ summer.
72 There's a hole _in___ this pocket that needs to be sewn up.
73 The gold __in__ the water is shining.
74 Computers are becoming more powerful while shrinking _in__ size.
75 Don't sign even though you're _in__ a bad mood.
76 She forgot to bring an umbrella, and got soaked __in__ the storm.
77 That company specializes _in__ metal plating.
78 If you don't put the eggs __in__ the refrigerator, they'll spoil.
79 We'll store these _in__ the back from now.
80 Hank studied Chinese __in___ the college.
81 His wife was supporting him while he was __in__school.
82 She suspected I was somehow involved __in___ the affair.
83 The flag swung __in___ the air.
84 The lightening terrified all animals __in___ the mountain.
85 Some people think it is wrong to smoke __in___ the public.
86 I'm going to trade __in___ my car when I get a new one.
87 Silk weaving was first done ___in___ China.
88 He was wounded __in___ the battle.
At
1 A spokesman addressed the reporters _at___ the press conference.
2 I don't understand what they're aiming _at___.
3 The candidate is due to appear _at___ the rally.
4 They arrived _at___ the airport in time.
5 She has attained a high position _at___ her company.
6 The show will be broadcast _at___ eleven tomorrow night.
7 They were already waiting __at__ the gate when I got there. 當我到達那裡時,他們已等候在門口了。
8 Jane will meet her boy friend __at__ Christmas. 珍將在耶誕節和她男友見面。
9 Don't shout __at__ me . 別對我叫喊。
10 He is an expert __at__ troubleshooting. 他是位排解爭端的能手。
11 I woke __at__ the sound of the bell. 隨著鈴響,我醒了。
12 He is working hard __at__ this thesis. 他正在努力地撰寫論文。
13 They sold the cloth __at__ a dollar a yard. 他們以每碼一元的價格出售這種布。
14 The train departs _at___ exactly three o'clock.
15 Her work is on display _at__ a gallery downtown.
16 Leon is good _at__ drawing portraits.
17 The bomb was set to explode _at__ ten o'clock.
18 The guard dog gazed _at___ us steadily until we walked away.
19 He glimpsed _at____ his new car and went away.
20 We were greeted __at___ the door when we arrived.
21 She grinned _at___ her husband.
22 That comedian is good _at___ imitating famous people.
23 They say personality is molded _at___ a very early age.
24 I'll park the car and meet you _at___ the door.
25 She promised to meet me _at__ noon; I don't know why she's not here.
26 She rebelled _at___ being forced to work overtime again.
27 I've reserved a table _at___ a nice restaurant.
28 I was _at___ a loss how to respond to her comment.
29 She is good _at___ seasoning.
30 Everyone stared __at___ her when she dropped the tray of food.
31 She wrinkled her nose ____at__ the bad smell.
From
1 We acquired a lot of experience _from___ her.
2 This movie was adapted _from___ a novel.
3 You should avert your eyes _from___ the flash of light.
4 He was caught red-handed stealing _from___ company funds.
5 She is singing __from__ morning to night. 她從早唱到晚。
6 He rose __from__ office boy to managing director in fifteen years. 他十五年裡從工友升到總經理。
7 Our school is two miles __from__ the station. 我們學校離車站兩英里。
8 He comes __from__ Shanghai. 他來自上海。
9 The pill will relieve you __from__ pain. 這藥丸將使你免受痛苦。
10 He is old enough to know right __from__ wrong. 他已長大,能夠辨別是非了。
11 Flour is made __from__ wheat. 麵粉由小麥製成。
12 He wasn't ill; he stayed in bed __from__ laziness. 他沒病,躺在床上是因懶惰之故。
13 He is trembling __from__ fear. 他嚇得發抖。
14 This model can be detached _from___ the main unit.
15 They discouraged me _from___ studying abroad.
16 She was dismissed _from___ her post for political reasons.
17 She had to dissuade them _from___ making the entire trip in one day.
18 She is able to distinguish real antiques _from___ fakes.
19 He downloaded the information _from___ the Internet.
20 They've eliminated several candidates _from___ consideration.
21 Humans slowly evolved _from___ apes.
22 The detective examined all the evidence _from___ the crime.
23 We turned around and fled _from___ the tiger.
24 We were forbidden _from___ divulging this to outsiders.
25 They put salt on the roads in winter to keep them __from__ freezing.
26 He groaned _from___ his toothache.
27 They immigrated _from___ Greek.
28 She leaped back _from___ the oncoming car.
29 I had my ear pierced after I graduated _from___ high school.
30 The government prohibited us _from___ investing abroad.
31 I received a package _from___ my brother in the mail.
32 My father is still recovering _from___ his operation.
33 Drags relieved him _from___ pain.
34 The Coast Guard rescued the crew _from___ the sinking ship.
35 We had to retreat _from___ our original position in the negotiations.
36 The sun rises _from___ the east every day.
37 You can select _from___ these items.
38 The mistake stemmed _from__ my carelessness.
On
1 He laid a hand __on__ my shoulder. 他把一隻手放在我肩上。
2 There is a picture __on__ the wall. 牆上有一幅畫。
3 She stood __on__ my left. 她站在我左邊。
4 He jumped with joy __on__ hearing the news. 他一聽到這個消息就高興得跳了起來。
5 The teacher made comments __on__ our compositions. 老師就我們的作文作了講評。
6 Did you hear it __on__ the radio? 你是從收音機聽到這消息的嗎?
7 They said they were acting __on__ instructions. 他們說他們是奉命行事。
8 He is __on__ the school volleyball team. 他是校排球隊隊員。
9 Have another coffee __on__ me. 再來一杯咖啡,我請客。
10 I asked her to advise me _on____ buying a car.
11 After divorcing, the wife avenged _on__ her husband.
12 The boy balanced himself _on__ one leg.
13 My company was hired to consult _on__ this project.
14 She got caught cheating _on__ the examination.
15 The baby is crawling _on___ the floor.
16 It won't help to keep dwelling _on__ your mistakes.
17 We heard _on__ the news a prisoner had escaped.
18 They expend too much _on__ clothes.
19 Oil will float _on__ top of the water.
20 They put salt _on__ the roads in winter to keep them from freezing.
21 I resent their trying to impose their view _on__ us.
22 He insists on doing thing _on__ his way.
23 Humans first landed __on__ the moon.
24 Our guide led us _on__ a tour of the city.
25 My father lectured _on__ Chinese History last week.
26 We heard about the murder _on__ the news.
27 Children are painting _on__the fences.
28 The policemen are patrolling _on__ the street.
29 She prefers not to live _on__ the ground floor.
30 We're making progress _on__solving this problem.
31 She should reflect more _on_ what she's doing with her life.
32 You shouldn't rely _on__ others so much.
33 Scientists have been researching _on__ it for many years.
34 I haven't worked _on__ my book for a while, but I plan to resume soon.
35 Don't revenge _on__ your enemies.
36 Shame __on__ you.
37 They spent a lot of money __on__ their honeymoon.
38 Let's spread this blanket _on___ the ground, and then we can sit on it.
39 Her dress got stained when she spilled mustard _on__ it.
40 Someone stepped __on__ me.
41 I don't think this will stick __on___ a metal surface.
42 A bee stung him __on__ the head.
43 The instructor stressed the importance of showing up __on__ time.
44 Teenagers like surfing __on__ the Internet.
45 She suspended work __on__ the project until further notice.
46 His talk touched __on__ some interesting issues.
After
1 __After__ graduation he went abroad. 畢業後他去了國外。
2 At half __after__ ten it began to rain. 在十點半下起雨來。
3__ After__ you with the paper, please. 請您看完報紙後給我。
4 She entered the hall __after__ her mother. 她跟隨在她母親之後進入廳內。
5 A captain comes __after__ a major. 上尉軍銜低於少校。
6 __After__ what had happened he could not continue to work there. 鑑於所發生的事情,他不可能繼續在那裡工作下去了。
7 This is a painting __after Picasso. 這是一幅仿畢卡索的畫。
8 The kid was named _ after___ his grandfather. 這孩子是以他祖父的名字命名的。
9 __After__ all our efforts, the experiment failed. 儘管我們做了努力,試驗還是失敗了。
10 Mary is __after__ a better job. 瑪麗在尋找一個更好的工作。
11 You should add the salt _after__ the water boils.
12 _After__ packaging, the product is automatically conveyed to shipping.
13 The wreckage drifted out to the sea _after__ the storm.
14 You can't enter the building __after__ hours.
15 She was named _after__ her grandma.
16 _After__ a long argument, I finally prevailed.
17 He said he's going to quit _after__ the first year.
18 Students refreshed themselves _after__ a nap.
19 We want to relax ourselves __after__ work.
20 I remained behind _after___ everyone had left.
21 It's nice to shower _after__ jogging.
22 _After__ jogging, she sweated a lot.
23 _After__ hearing their explanation, we withdrew our objection.
By
1 The homework was assigned __by__ the teacher. 這些家庭作業是老師佈置的。
2 They crossed the river __by__ ferry. 他們乘渡船過了河。
3 Ellen flew to Chicago __by__ way of Minneapolis. 艾倫經由明尼阿波利斯飛往芝加哥。
4 I haven't got any money __by__ me. 我身邊沒有帶錢。
5 We had to get there __by__ evening. 我們必須在夜晚前抵達那裡。
6 How do you know he didn't act __by__ the rules? 你怎麼知道他沒有按規定行事的?
7 He missed the bus __by__ three minutes. 他晚了三分鐘沒趕上那班公車。
8 I swear __by__ God! 我對上帝發誓!
9 Nine divided __by__ three makes three. 九除以三得三。
10 You'll be paid __by__ the hour. 你的工資將按時計酬。
11 He had to sleep __by__ day and work by night. 他只好白天睡覺,晚上工作。
12 Philip is a doctor __by__ profession. 菲力浦的職業是醫生。
13 The teacher explained the text sentence __by__ sentence. 教師逐句講解了這篇課文。
14. She took my umbrella __by__ mistake. 她誤拿了我的傘。
15 Her application was accepted __by_ the manager.
16 I didn't expect to be so affected __by__ the funeral.
17 We are alarmed _by__ her sudden appearance.
18 We were amused _by__ his fruitless efforts to open the package.
19 He aroused my ire _by__ not showing up.
20 We baited flies _by__ honey.
21 He was bitten _by__ the dog.
22 The child was almost choked _by__ the plastic bag.
23 This television show was created _by__ a famous director.
24 The statue was destroyed _by__ vandals.
25 I was disgusted _by__ his constant complaining.
26 I was distracted _by__ the phone ringing.
27 The board of the corporation is dominated _by__ men.
28 He was elected _by__ a large majority.
29 She was embarrassed _by__ everyone's praise.
30 We've been encouraged _by__ Ronald's progress lately.
31 I felt enriched __by__ his talk.
I was fascinated _by__ her every move.
32 The movie is featured _by__ Jane Fonder.
33 They exceeded their budget _by__ quite a bit.
34 The child was frightened __by__ the thunder.
35 Can you handle it _by__ yourself?
36 He was handicapped _by__ his appearance.
37 Our progress has been hindered _by__ their interference.
38 What are you implying __by_ this statement?
39 The budget for next year will be increased _by__ five percent.
40 I was influenced _by__ my idol.
41 He says he was inspired _by__ the work of previous composers.
42 Every summer we're invaded _by__ mosquitoes.
43 This process was invented _by__ a group of Swiss scientists.
44 His book was issued _by__ a well-kwown publisher.
45 What do you mean _by__ that?
46 Most suicides is motivated _by__ depression.
47 This space is occupied _by__ a clothing store.
48 They were oppressed _by__ the unfair laws.
49 I was overwhelmed _by__ the amount of work I had to do.
50 They can produce more now _by__ using computers.
51 I was puzzled _by__ the abrupt change in their attitudes.
52 It was late afternoon _by__ the time we reached the hotel.
53 International trade is regulated _by_ the federal governmant.
54 The location of the meeting was revealed _by__ the press.
55 We were startled _by__ the roar of the lion.
56 The children were scared __by_ the firecrackers.
57 The drags were seized _by__ customs agents at the border.
58 The farmers sort oranges _by__ grades.
59 The test is supervised __by__ a government official.
60 The old man weighed the rice __by__ hand.
Into
1 The man walked __into__ the house in the dark.那人摸黑走進了屋內。
2 He worked late__into__ the night. 他工作到深夜。
3 All the buildings had been turned __into__ hospitals. 所有房子都改成了醫院。4
The car ran __into__ the wall. 汽車撞到牆上。
4 5 __into__ 9 won't go. 五除九除不盡。
5 She's really __into__ pop music. 她很迷流行音樂。
6 She's __into__ yoga and gardening. 她對瑜珈和園藝很著迷。
7 He is very deep__into__ computers. 他對電腦興趣很濃。
8 He batted the ball _into___ the right field.
9 I bumped _into___ a car.
10 The cook chopped the meat _into___ small pieces.
11 John dived _into___ the swimming pool.
12 The group is divided almost equally _into___ Easterners and Westerners.
13 You need to insert this part _into___ the slot.
14 Load all of these crates _into___ the truck.
15 Don't try to jam everything _into___ one suitcase.
16 When are you moving _into___ your new house?
17 He claimed he was provoked _into___ starting the fight.
18 My poor test scores ruined my chances of getting _into__ graduation.
19 I shaped the sand _into___ a castle.
20 I've booked us __into___ separtate rooms for the trip.
21 First we tear the bread _into___ small pieces, then put them in the soup.
22 She came home too late, so she tiptoed __into___ the house.
23 They want this article translated _into___ English.
24 This road winds up _into___ the hills.
Near
1 He sat in a chair __near__ the door. 他坐在靠門的一把椅子上。
Upon
1 He laid a hand __upon__ my shoulder. 他把一隻手放在我肩上。
2 We acted __upon__ his instructions. 我們根據他的指示辦事。
3 He climbed __upon__ his horse. 他爬上馬背。
Before
1 Only two days remained __before__ the examination. 考前只剩下兩天了。
2 Your name comes __before__ mine. 你的名字在我之前。
3 Pride comes __before__ a fall. 驕必敗。
4 We will put the matter __before__ the committee. 我們將把此事提交委員會考慮。
5 She said she had never spoken __before__ an audience. 她說她從未在大庭廣眾演講過。
6 Their troops recoiled __before__ the attack of the enemy. 他們的部隊迫於敵人的進攻而後撤。
7 I bet the two of them will get married _before__ long.
8 Boil the water _before__ you drink it.
9 We need to calculate the trajectory precisely _before__ launch.
10 You should compare prices _before__ buying.
11 We need to discuss this further _before__ we can decide.
12 Make sure you equip yourself thoroughly _before__ heading out.
13 The Wright brothers failed several times _before__ inventing the airplane.
14 Hong Kong was governed by England _before__ 1997.
15 He grabbed the last piece of cake _before___anyone could say anything.
16 I want to learn French _before__ I go to Europe.
17 Organize your arguments _before__ you speak.
18 They polished all the furniture _before__ the dinner party.
19 Preview _before__ we start the class.
20 It's a tradition to sweep the house _before___ the New Year.
21 I was so nervous _before__ the concert that I was trembling.
With
1 She lives __with her son. 她和兒子住在一起。
2 The girl __with long hair is my classmate. 長頭髮的女孩是我同學。
3 My American friend is learning to eat __with chopsticks. 我的一位美國朋友在學著用筷子吃飯。
4 We are __with you there. 在那一點上我們站在你這一邊。
5 The Allied Forces fought __with Germany. 盟軍跟德國交戰。
6 His bank savings, __with his wife's jewels, amount to three million dollars. 他的銀行存款加上他太太的首飾合計達三百萬元。
7 An independent man, Peter never goes __with__ the tide. 彼得是個有主見的人,從不隨大流。
8 He had a gun __with__ him. 他帶了槍。
9 I have no money __with__ me. 我身邊沒有錢。
10 I parted __with__ my brother in Paris. 我跟我兄弟在巴黎分手。
11 __With__ all the setbacks, he did not lose heart. 儘管遭受種種挫折,他沒有喪失信心。
12 They were wild __with__ joy. 他們欣喜若狂。
13 Down __with__ fascism! 打倒法西斯主義!
14 We're hoping to achieve better results _with___this new method.
15 I appreciated his help _with__ this project.
16 Do you have time to assist me _with__ this?
17 You should be careful whom you associate _with__.
18 My mother always bargained _with__ the vendors.
19 They beautify the park _with__ trees.
20 They bound the dog _with__ a rope.
21 They convened this meeting to come up _with__ a strategy.
22 He bored us all to death _with__ his endless stories about his childhood.
23 She prefers not to converse _with___ people she doesn't know.
24 I convinced them not to go ahead _with__ their plan.
25 They denied having anything to do _with__ it.
26 I covered my face _with___ my hands.
27 Her parents were very disappointed _with__ her grades.
28 If you are through _with___ that, discard it.
29 They furnished us _with____ everything we needed.
30 These two groups have similar goals, but they don't interact _with__ each other.
31 The man kicked the dog _with___ anger.
32 The road was paved _with___ concrete.
33 We were very pleased _with___ the results.
34 You will be provided _with___ whatever you need.
35 We need to replace the battery _with___ a new one.
36 Her boss was not satisfied __with__ her performance.
37 I sealed my letter __with__ wax.
38 She's bored _with___ her job and is seeking new opportunities.
39 She serves as the liaison _with___ the government.
40 We shook hands _with___ the manager.
41 I learned how to skate _with___ my sister.
42 We sowed _with___ corn.
43 His shirt was spotted _with___ wine.
44 I really sympathized __with___ you.
45 The mountain is topped _with___ snow all the year round.
46 She always treat others _with___ respect.
47 His eyes twinked __with__ tears.
48 I think they're wasting their time _with__ that project.
Down
1 Their house is half-way __down__ the hill. 他們的房子座落在半山腰。
2 Walk directly __down__ the road and you'll get to the square. 沿這條路一直走,你能到廣場。
3 They floated __down__ the river. 他們沿河向下游漂去。
4 The airplane accelerated __down___ the runway.
5 Please calm _down___. The accident is not so bad.
6 Please calm _down___. The situation is not so bad.
Over
1 We live __over__ a small bookstore. 我們住在一家小書店的樓上。
2 We spread a carpet __over__ the floor. 我們給地板鋪上了地毯。
3 A plane flew __over__ the house. 一架飛機飛過了房子。
4 He never tries to curry favor with those __over__ him. 他從不去討好上司。
5 My grandchildren will stay __over__ Christmas. 我的孫兒孫女們耶誕節期間將待在這兒。
6 They chatted __over__ a cup of coffee. 他們一邊喝咖啡一邊聊天。
7 She told me __over__ the telephone about it. 她在電話裡把這事告訴了我。
1 in: 88
2 at: 31
3 from: 38
4 on: 46
5 after: 23
6 by: 60
7 into: 24
8 before: 21
9 with: 48
10 over: 7
11 to:
12 near: 1
13 upon: 3
14 down: 6
1001 Exercises
In
1 I've been very absorbed __in___ my work recently.
2 The mayor admitted being involved __in___ corruption.
3 A problem unexpectedly arose _in__ the middle of things.
4 He assured us he'd have the material _in__ time.
5 They barbecued _in__ the backyard.
6 The dog buried a bone _in__ the backyard.
7 The two brothers study __in __the same class. 兩兄弟在同一個班裡上課。
8 The telephone is __in__ the little study on the ground floor. 電話在一樓的小書房內。
9 He is lacking __in __ courage. 他缺乏勇氣。
10 She is __in __ business.她做生意。
11 He is dressed __in__ black. 他穿黑衣服。
12 She hurried away __in__ the opposite direction. 她朝相反的方向匆匆離去。
13 They paid __in __ cash. 他們用現金支付。
14 He'll come back __in__ a week. 他將於一週之後回來。
15 I haven't met her __in __ a long time. 我好長時間沒有遇見她了。
16 The room was __in__ disorder. 房間裡亂七八糟。
17 One child __in__ twenty has this disease. 二十個小孩中有一個患有這種疾病。
18 __In__ him I see a future leader. 我在他身上看到了一個未來的領袖人物。
19 The work is __in__ progress. 這工作正在進行中。
20 He pushed a button and set the machine __in__ motion. 他按下按鈕開動了機器。
21 I've been very absorbed __in___ my work recently.
22 The mayor admitted being involved __in___ corruption.
23 A problem unexpectedly arose _in__ the middle of things.
24 He assured us he'd have the material _in__ time.
25 Please attach this document to the report when you hand it __in__.
26 They barbecued _in__ the backyard.
27 The dog buried a bone _in__ the backyard.
28 Choosing what to major __in___ is an important decision.
29 He said he has difficulty _in___ concentrating on his work.
30 All the information is contained __in__ this folder.
31 She dared me to stand up _in___ the middle of the restaurant and sing.
32 The home team was defeated _in___ a close game.
33 The test detected some structural flaws _in__ the building.
34 He always dozes _in__ class.
35 She dressed herself _in__ black yesterday.
36 The government wants to emphasize strong fundamentals _in__ economy.
37 I enclosed a copy of the budget _in__ my letter to him.
38 I didn't expect to encounter him _in__ a place like this.
39 This program was established _in__ 1974.
40 St. Paul's Co-ed was established _in__ 1915.
41 Fold the paper, then drop it _in____ the box.
42 This university was founded _in__ 1845.
43 They're _in__ the process of gathering market data.
44 The flowers _in__ the garden grow well.
45 All students hold a flag _in__ their hands.
46 Even though he was born _in__ America, he identifies himself as Twiwanese.
47 Several people were injured _in__ the accident.
48 I spent the morning installing my new stereo _in____ my car.
49 They said they wouldn't interfere _in__ our dispute.
50 It's risky to invest _in__ technology stocks right now.
51 They're involved _in__ a lawsuit.
52 He wants to join a gym to keep _in__ shape.
53 Honestly, I didn't think he'd last so long _in__ this job.
54 The dog is laying _in__ the garden.
55 He's trying to limit the amount of meat _in__ his diet.
56 She lives _in___America.
57 The ice cream will melt very quickly __in__ this heat.
58 He nodded _in__ agreement at my idea.
59 We were asked to participate _in__ the opening session.
60 The press persisted _in__ asking the candidate embarrassing questions.
61 They're training the workers _in__ preventing accidents.
62 There's no sense _in__ prolonging things; let's get it over with.
63 The legal drinking age is raised _in__ this state.
64 She regretted not having studied harder when she was _in__ school.
65 He was born in New York, but currently resides _in__ Seattle.
66 Drunken driving results _in__ car accidents.
67 How to rid of bugs _in__ the house?
68 The tourists were robbed _in__ the downtown.
69 She rubbed me _in___the wrong way.
70 He screamed _in__ pain when he dropped the bowling ball on his foot.
71 I seeded with corn _in__ summer.
72 There's a hole _in___ this pocket that needs to be sewn up.
73 The gold __in__ the water is shining.
74 Computers are becoming more powerful while shrinking _in__ size.
75 Don't sign even though you're _in__ a bad mood.
76 She forgot to bring an umbrella, and got soaked __in__ the storm.
77 That company specializes _in__ metal plating.
78 If you don't put the eggs __in__ the refrigerator, they'll spoil.
79 We'll store these _in__ the back from now.
80 Hank studied Chinese __in___ the college.
81 His wife was supporting him while he was __in__school.
82 She suspected I was somehow involved __in___ the affair.
83 The flag swung __in___ the air.
84 The lightening terrified all animals __in___ the mountain.
85 Some people think it is wrong to smoke __in___ the public.
86 I'm going to trade __in___ my car when I get a new one.
87 Silk weaving was first done ___in___ China.
88 He was wounded __in___ the battle.
At
1 A spokesman addressed the reporters _at___ the press conference.
2 I don't understand what they're aiming _at___.
3 The candidate is due to appear _at___ the rally.
4 They arrived _at___ the airport in time.
5 She has attained a high position _at___ her company.
6 The show will be broadcast _at___ eleven tomorrow night.
7 They were already waiting __at__ the gate when I got there. 當我到達那裡時,他們已等候在門口了。
8 Jane will meet her boy friend __at__ Christmas. 珍將在耶誕節和她男友見面。
9 Don't shout __at__ me . 別對我叫喊。
10 He is an expert __at__ troubleshooting. 他是位排解爭端的能手。
11 I woke __at__ the sound of the bell. 隨著鈴響,我醒了。
12 He is working hard __at__ this thesis. 他正在努力地撰寫論文。
13 They sold the cloth __at__ a dollar a yard. 他們以每碼一元的價格出售這種布。
14 The train departs _at___ exactly three o'clock.
15 Her work is on display _at__ a gallery downtown.
16 Leon is good _at__ drawing portraits.
17 The bomb was set to explode _at__ ten o'clock.
18 The guard dog gazed _at___ us steadily until we walked away.
19 He glimpsed _at____ his new car and went away.
20 We were greeted __at___ the door when we arrived.
21 She grinned _at___ her husband.
22 That comedian is good _at___ imitating famous people.
23 They say personality is molded _at___ a very early age.
24 I'll park the car and meet you _at___ the door.
25 She promised to meet me _at__ noon; I don't know why she's not here.
26 She rebelled _at___ being forced to work overtime again.
27 I've reserved a table _at___ a nice restaurant.
28 I was _at___ a loss how to respond to her comment.
29 She is good _at___ seasoning.
30 Everyone stared __at___ her when she dropped the tray of food.
31 She wrinkled her nose ____at__ the bad smell.
From
1 We acquired a lot of experience _from___ her.
2 This movie was adapted _from___ a novel.
3 You should avert your eyes _from___ the flash of light.
4 He was caught red-handed stealing _from___ company funds.
5 She is singing __from__ morning to night. 她從早唱到晚。
6 He rose __from__ office boy to managing director in fifteen years. 他十五年裡從工友升到總經理。
7 Our school is two miles __from__ the station. 我們學校離車站兩英里。
8 He comes __from__ Shanghai. 他來自上海。
9 The pill will relieve you __from__ pain. 這藥丸將使你免受痛苦。
10 He is old enough to know right __from__ wrong. 他已長大,能夠辨別是非了。
11 Flour is made __from__ wheat. 麵粉由小麥製成。
12 He wasn't ill; he stayed in bed __from__ laziness. 他沒病,躺在床上是因懶惰之故。
13 He is trembling __from__ fear. 他嚇得發抖。
14 This model can be detached _from___ the main unit.
15 They discouraged me _from___ studying abroad.
16 She was dismissed _from___ her post for political reasons.
17 She had to dissuade them _from___ making the entire trip in one day.
18 She is able to distinguish real antiques _from___ fakes.
19 He downloaded the information _from___ the Internet.
20 They've eliminated several candidates _from___ consideration.
21 Humans slowly evolved _from___ apes.
22 The detective examined all the evidence _from___ the crime.
23 We turned around and fled _from___ the tiger.
24 We were forbidden _from___ divulging this to outsiders.
25 They put salt on the roads in winter to keep them __from__ freezing.
26 He groaned _from___ his toothache.
27 They immigrated _from___ Greek.
28 She leaped back _from___ the oncoming car.
29 I had my ear pierced after I graduated _from___ high school.
30 The government prohibited us _from___ investing abroad.
31 I received a package _from___ my brother in the mail.
32 My father is still recovering _from___ his operation.
33 Drags relieved him _from___ pain.
34 The Coast Guard rescued the crew _from___ the sinking ship.
35 We had to retreat _from___ our original position in the negotiations.
36 The sun rises _from___ the east every day.
37 You can select _from___ these items.
38 The mistake stemmed _from__ my carelessness.
On
1 He laid a hand __on__ my shoulder. 他把一隻手放在我肩上。
2 There is a picture __on__ the wall. 牆上有一幅畫。
3 She stood __on__ my left. 她站在我左邊。
4 He jumped with joy __on__ hearing the news. 他一聽到這個消息就高興得跳了起來。
5 The teacher made comments __on__ our compositions. 老師就我們的作文作了講評。
6 Did you hear it __on__ the radio? 你是從收音機聽到這消息的嗎?
7 They said they were acting __on__ instructions. 他們說他們是奉命行事。
8 He is __on__ the school volleyball team. 他是校排球隊隊員。
9 Have another coffee __on__ me. 再來一杯咖啡,我請客。
10 I asked her to advise me _on____ buying a car.
11 After divorcing, the wife avenged _on__ her husband.
12 The boy balanced himself _on__ one leg.
13 My company was hired to consult _on__ this project.
14 She got caught cheating _on__ the examination.
15 The baby is crawling _on___ the floor.
16 It won't help to keep dwelling _on__ your mistakes.
17 We heard _on__ the news a prisoner had escaped.
18 They expend too much _on__ clothes.
19 Oil will float _on__ top of the water.
20 They put salt _on__ the roads in winter to keep them from freezing.
21 I resent their trying to impose their view _on__ us.
22 He insists on doing thing _on__ his way.
23 Humans first landed __on__ the moon.
24 Our guide led us _on__ a tour of the city.
25 My father lectured _on__ Chinese History last week.
26 We heard about the murder _on__ the news.
27 Children are painting _on__the fences.
28 The policemen are patrolling _on__ the street.
29 She prefers not to live _on__ the ground floor.
30 We're making progress _on__solving this problem.
31 She should reflect more _on_ what she's doing with her life.
32 You shouldn't rely _on__ others so much.
33 Scientists have been researching _on__ it for many years.
34 I haven't worked _on__ my book for a while, but I plan to resume soon.
35 Don't revenge _on__ your enemies.
36 Shame __on__ you.
37 They spent a lot of money __on__ their honeymoon.
38 Let's spread this blanket _on___ the ground, and then we can sit on it.
39 Her dress got stained when she spilled mustard _on__ it.
40 Someone stepped __on__ me.
41 I don't think this will stick __on___ a metal surface.
42 A bee stung him __on__ the head.
43 The instructor stressed the importance of showing up __on__ time.
44 Teenagers like surfing __on__ the Internet.
45 She suspended work __on__ the project until further notice.
46 His talk touched __on__ some interesting issues.
After
1 __After__ graduation he went abroad. 畢業後他去了國外。
2 At half __after__ ten it began to rain. 在十點半下起雨來。
3__ After__ you with the paper, please. 請您看完報紙後給我。
4 She entered the hall __after__ her mother. 她跟隨在她母親之後進入廳內。
5 A captain comes __after__ a major. 上尉軍銜低於少校。
6 __After__ what had happened he could not continue to work there. 鑑於所發生的事情,他不可能繼續在那裡工作下去了。
7 This is a painting __after Picasso. 這是一幅仿畢卡索的畫。
8 The kid was named _ after___ his grandfather. 這孩子是以他祖父的名字命名的。
9 __After__ all our efforts, the experiment failed. 儘管我們做了努力,試驗還是失敗了。
10 Mary is __after__ a better job. 瑪麗在尋找一個更好的工作。
11 You should add the salt _after__ the water boils.
12 _After__ packaging, the product is automatically conveyed to shipping.
13 The wreckage drifted out to the sea _after__ the storm.
14 You can't enter the building __after__ hours.
15 She was named _after__ her grandma.
16 _After__ a long argument, I finally prevailed.
17 He said he's going to quit _after__ the first year.
18 Students refreshed themselves _after__ a nap.
19 We want to relax ourselves __after__ work.
20 I remained behind _after___ everyone had left.
21 It's nice to shower _after__ jogging.
22 _After__ jogging, she sweated a lot.
23 _After__ hearing their explanation, we withdrew our objection.
By
1 The homework was assigned __by__ the teacher. 這些家庭作業是老師佈置的。
2 They crossed the river __by__ ferry. 他們乘渡船過了河。
3 Ellen flew to Chicago __by__ way of Minneapolis. 艾倫經由明尼阿波利斯飛往芝加哥。
4 I haven't got any money __by__ me. 我身邊沒有帶錢。
5 We had to get there __by__ evening. 我們必須在夜晚前抵達那裡。
6 How do you know he didn't act __by__ the rules? 你怎麼知道他沒有按規定行事的?
7 He missed the bus __by__ three minutes. 他晚了三分鐘沒趕上那班公車。
8 I swear __by__ God! 我對上帝發誓!
9 Nine divided __by__ three makes three. 九除以三得三。
10 You'll be paid __by__ the hour. 你的工資將按時計酬。
11 He had to sleep __by__ day and work by night. 他只好白天睡覺,晚上工作。
12 Philip is a doctor __by__ profession. 菲力浦的職業是醫生。
13 The teacher explained the text sentence __by__ sentence. 教師逐句講解了這篇課文。
14. She took my umbrella __by__ mistake. 她誤拿了我的傘。
15 Her application was accepted __by_ the manager.
16 I didn't expect to be so affected __by__ the funeral.
17 We are alarmed _by__ her sudden appearance.
18 We were amused _by__ his fruitless efforts to open the package.
19 He aroused my ire _by__ not showing up.
20 We baited flies _by__ honey.
21 He was bitten _by__ the dog.
22 The child was almost choked _by__ the plastic bag.
23 This television show was created _by__ a famous director.
24 The statue was destroyed _by__ vandals.
25 I was disgusted _by__ his constant complaining.
26 I was distracted _by__ the phone ringing.
27 The board of the corporation is dominated _by__ men.
28 He was elected _by__ a large majority.
29 She was embarrassed _by__ everyone's praise.
30 We've been encouraged _by__ Ronald's progress lately.
31 I felt enriched __by__ his talk.
I was fascinated _by__ her every move.
32 The movie is featured _by__ Jane Fonder.
33 They exceeded their budget _by__ quite a bit.
34 The child was frightened __by__ the thunder.
35 Can you handle it _by__ yourself?
36 He was handicapped _by__ his appearance.
37 Our progress has been hindered _by__ their interference.
38 What are you implying __by_ this statement?
39 The budget for next year will be increased _by__ five percent.
40 I was influenced _by__ my idol.
41 He says he was inspired _by__ the work of previous composers.
42 Every summer we're invaded _by__ mosquitoes.
43 This process was invented _by__ a group of Swiss scientists.
44 His book was issued _by__ a well-kwown publisher.
45 What do you mean _by__ that?
46 Most suicides is motivated _by__ depression.
47 This space is occupied _by__ a clothing store.
48 They were oppressed _by__ the unfair laws.
49 I was overwhelmed _by__ the amount of work I had to do.
50 They can produce more now _by__ using computers.
51 I was puzzled _by__ the abrupt change in their attitudes.
52 It was late afternoon _by__ the time we reached the hotel.
53 International trade is regulated _by_ the federal governmant.
54 The location of the meeting was revealed _by__ the press.
55 We were startled _by__ the roar of the lion.
56 The children were scared __by_ the firecrackers.
57 The drags were seized _by__ customs agents at the border.
58 The farmers sort oranges _by__ grades.
59 The test is supervised __by__ a government official.
60 The old man weighed the rice __by__ hand.
Into
1 The man walked __into__ the house in the dark.那人摸黑走進了屋內。
2 He worked late__into__ the night. 他工作到深夜。
3 All the buildings had been turned __into__ hospitals. 所有房子都改成了醫院。4
The car ran __into__ the wall. 汽車撞到牆上。
4 5 __into__ 9 won't go. 五除九除不盡。
5 She's really __into__ pop music. 她很迷流行音樂。
6 She's __into__ yoga and gardening. 她對瑜珈和園藝很著迷。
7 He is very deep__into__ computers. 他對電腦興趣很濃。
8 He batted the ball _into___ the right field.
9 I bumped _into___ a car.
10 The cook chopped the meat _into___ small pieces.
11 John dived _into___ the swimming pool.
12 The group is divided almost equally _into___ Easterners and Westerners.
13 You need to insert this part _into___ the slot.
14 Load all of these crates _into___ the truck.
15 Don't try to jam everything _into___ one suitcase.
16 When are you moving _into___ your new house?
17 He claimed he was provoked _into___ starting the fight.
18 My poor test scores ruined my chances of getting _into__ graduation.
19 I shaped the sand _into___ a castle.
20 I've booked us __into___ separtate rooms for the trip.
21 First we tear the bread _into___ small pieces, then put them in the soup.
22 She came home too late, so she tiptoed __into___ the house.
23 They want this article translated _into___ English.
24 This road winds up _into___ the hills.
Near
1 He sat in a chair __near__ the door. 他坐在靠門的一把椅子上。
Upon
1 He laid a hand __upon__ my shoulder. 他把一隻手放在我肩上。
2 We acted __upon__ his instructions. 我們根據他的指示辦事。
3 He climbed __upon__ his horse. 他爬上馬背。
Before
1 Only two days remained __before__ the examination. 考前只剩下兩天了。
2 Your name comes __before__ mine. 你的名字在我之前。
3 Pride comes __before__ a fall. 驕必敗。
4 We will put the matter __before__ the committee. 我們將把此事提交委員會考慮。
5 She said she had never spoken __before__ an audience. 她說她從未在大庭廣眾演講過。
6 Their troops recoiled __before__ the attack of the enemy. 他們的部隊迫於敵人的進攻而後撤。
7 I bet the two of them will get married _before__ long.
8 Boil the water _before__ you drink it.
9 We need to calculate the trajectory precisely _before__ launch.
10 You should compare prices _before__ buying.
11 We need to discuss this further _before__ we can decide.
12 Make sure you equip yourself thoroughly _before__ heading out.
13 The Wright brothers failed several times _before__ inventing the airplane.
14 Hong Kong was governed by England _before__ 1997.
15 He grabbed the last piece of cake _before___anyone could say anything.
16 I want to learn French _before__ I go to Europe.
17 Organize your arguments _before__ you speak.
18 They polished all the furniture _before__ the dinner party.
19 Preview _before__ we start the class.
20 It's a tradition to sweep the house _before___ the New Year.
21 I was so nervous _before__ the concert that I was trembling.
With
1 She lives __with her son. 她和兒子住在一起。
2 The girl __with long hair is my classmate. 長頭髮的女孩是我同學。
3 My American friend is learning to eat __with chopsticks. 我的一位美國朋友在學著用筷子吃飯。
4 We are __with you there. 在那一點上我們站在你這一邊。
5 The Allied Forces fought __with Germany. 盟軍跟德國交戰。
6 His bank savings, __with his wife's jewels, amount to three million dollars. 他的銀行存款加上他太太的首飾合計達三百萬元。
7 An independent man, Peter never goes __with__ the tide. 彼得是個有主見的人,從不隨大流。
8 He had a gun __with__ him. 他帶了槍。
9 I have no money __with__ me. 我身邊沒有錢。
10 I parted __with__ my brother in Paris. 我跟我兄弟在巴黎分手。
11 __With__ all the setbacks, he did not lose heart. 儘管遭受種種挫折,他沒有喪失信心。
12 They were wild __with__ joy. 他們欣喜若狂。
13 Down __with__ fascism! 打倒法西斯主義!
14 We're hoping to achieve better results _with___this new method.
15 I appreciated his help _with__ this project.
16 Do you have time to assist me _with__ this?
17 You should be careful whom you associate _with__.
18 My mother always bargained _with__ the vendors.
19 They beautify the park _with__ trees.
20 They bound the dog _with__ a rope.
21 They convened this meeting to come up _with__ a strategy.
22 He bored us all to death _with__ his endless stories about his childhood.
23 She prefers not to converse _with___ people she doesn't know.
24 I convinced them not to go ahead _with__ their plan.
25 They denied having anything to do _with__ it.
26 I covered my face _with___ my hands.
27 Her parents were very disappointed _with__ her grades.
28 If you are through _with___ that, discard it.
29 They furnished us _with____ everything we needed.
30 These two groups have similar goals, but they don't interact _with__ each other.
31 The man kicked the dog _with___ anger.
32 The road was paved _with___ concrete.
33 We were very pleased _with___ the results.
34 You will be provided _with___ whatever you need.
35 We need to replace the battery _with___ a new one.
36 Her boss was not satisfied __with__ her performance.
37 I sealed my letter __with__ wax.
38 She's bored _with___ her job and is seeking new opportunities.
39 She serves as the liaison _with___ the government.
40 We shook hands _with___ the manager.
41 I learned how to skate _with___ my sister.
42 We sowed _with___ corn.
43 His shirt was spotted _with___ wine.
44 I really sympathized __with___ you.
45 The mountain is topped _with___ snow all the year round.
46 She always treat others _with___ respect.
47 His eyes twinked __with__ tears.
48 I think they're wasting their time _with__ that project.
Down
1 Their house is half-way __down__ the hill. 他們的房子座落在半山腰。
2 Walk directly __down__ the road and you'll get to the square. 沿這條路一直走,你能到廣場。
3 They floated __down__ the river. 他們沿河向下游漂去。
4 The airplane accelerated __down___ the runway.
5 Please calm _down___. The accident is not so bad.
6 Please calm _down___. The situation is not so bad.
Over
1 We live __over__ a small bookstore. 我們住在一家小書店的樓上。
2 We spread a carpet __over__ the floor. 我們給地板鋪上了地毯。
3 A plane flew __over__ the house. 一架飛機飛過了房子。
4 He never tries to curry favor with those __over__ him. 他從不去討好上司。
5 My grandchildren will stay __over__ Christmas. 我的孫兒孫女們耶誕節期間將待在這兒。
6 They chatted __over__ a cup of coffee. 他們一邊喝咖啡一邊聊天。
7 She told me __over__ the telephone about it. 她在電話裡把這事告訴了我。
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