2009年2月22日 星期日

Sherry Shows up-Lesson23

一.連貫式翻譯
1.有自信心的人比較可能會成功
People with self-confidence are more likely to succeed.
2.他們再大多數時候都能堅持自己的意見
They could stick to their ideas most of the time.
3.而且沒有人可以影響他們的決定
What's more, nobody could influence their decision.
4.他們確信自己總是能夠有好的表現
They are sure that they could have good performance.
5.結果,他們終能實現自己的理想
As a result, they can finally realize their own dreams.

二.英文作文
"You win some; you lose some. That is life." For example, I usually spend lots of time on my schoolwork; in contrast, I lose the chance to get along with my classmates and family members. Sometimes, it is not easy to say it is good or bad. For good reason is that maybe I can pay attention to the teacher easily because I understand what they are talking about. Another reason is that I can get higher grades than other students just fooling around and doing noyhing.

On the other hand, I have difficulty participating in the school club. Maybe I don't know how to communicate with people and even cooperate with other people. My parents told me that I should open my mind to get new information as much as I could; and be supportive when someone needs my help. I have kept these words in mind since I was a child. It is time for me to carry it out.

Sherry Shows up-Lesson22

一.翻譯題
1.傑瑞(Jerry)每次做決定一定會問父母.(用雙重否定)
Jerry never makes a decision without asking his parents for advice.

2.我不得不擔心他可能永遠學不會信賴自己的意見
I can't help but worry that he may never learn to count on his own opinion.

二.英文作文
My Favorite Retreat

During Chinese New Year, I went hiking with my parents in a small mountain near Nei-Hu. This was the first time that I saw the wide gresses covered with green. It took my breath away.I didn't want to leave. It made me think of my trip to New Zealand, where we could run on the vast field and feed the cow.

As the sky became darker and darker, we were on our way home. I saw a blind old man sitting on a bench.When we walked past him, he said to himself "If I could see the beautiful scenery, my world would be colorful." When I heard what he said, I felt it was lucky of me to see such beautiful scenery. Until now, if I have free time, I will go there not only to relax but to trace the memory of nature.

Sherry's Diary-The Chance of 8/1‏

Yesterday I went out for fighting for my future. Unfortunately, I caught a cold the day before.I thought was a joke that gods played fun of me. However, things changed after I went to the beauty shop. At the beginning, I discussed with my stylist which style was suitable for me. Strangely, nobody had entered the shop until I finished my styling.
After that, my mom took me to 德明 to get ready for facing the professiors. As we arrived, it was still early. Then my mom and I started to fool around on the campus. After an hour, I was about to have the interview. While I was walking in, I began to feel nervous. At first, an assistant called me to come in, then I saw four teachers sitting in front of me. I behaved well at first. However, when I noticed the assistant started to record what I said, I started to talk strangely. I even said I study at 文德 Junior high school. Luckily, I corrected it without delay. To my surprise, they only asked me to introduce myself in English. After that, they all talked in Chinese. That was very sad. Because I didn't have the chance to show my English ability just as I expected.
It's really a good experience to face the professiors for the first time. I think things would be better if I had another chance. I grade eighty to my performance this time.

2009年2月18日 星期三

Taking the class of English poetry-She walks in Beauty

SHE walks in beauty, like the night

Of cloudless climes and starry skies;

And all that 's best of dark and bright

Meet in her aspect and her eyes:

Thus mellow'd to that tender light

Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,

Had half impair'd the nameless grace

Which waves in every raven tress,

Or softly lightens o'er her face;

Where thoughts serenely sweet express

How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.



And on that cheek, and o'er that brow,

So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,

The smiles that win, the tints that glow,

But tell of days in goodness spent,

A mind at peace with all below,

A heart whose love is innocent!

2009年2月16日 星期一

oral self-introduction script

Good afternoon. My name is Sherry. I study in 文德girls’ high school. English is my favorite subject, so, at school, I try to get good grades in English. I spend a lot of time previewing and reviewing the lessons. I study English not just for school, but for myself. Because I’m really interested in English, I listen to English songs, and I also like English movies and magazines.

When I was a child, I didn’t do very well in every subject, but English brings me confidence. I want to be an English teacher in the future, so that I can help students like me to become confident of themselves.

I joined two English-related clubs at school. One is about English play; the other is about English poetry. At the club of English play, the teacher taught us some techniques of acting and performing, which I found very interesting. I also enjoy going to the club of English poetry. The teacher guided us to the world of poetry. Byron is my favorite poet. He is so young and talented, and his poems are very romantic.

I’ve been to Canada once and stayed there for one month. It was an exciting experience to me. I experienced great culture shock. It’s interesting to talk to people from different countries and to know about their culture.

I’m a hard-working student, and I hope I can study in your school. Thank you

2009年2月14日 星期六

Sherry's Dairy- become busier these days

It is not until I become a mature girl did I will realize that I still have a lot of things to learn. For example, paring fruit, ironing clothes, washing the dishes etc.While those things are easy for most people, they are still troublesome for me. One reason for this is that I have not had much experience in a normal household routine. My life seldom has large changes. In order to make my life more challenging, and avoid becoming a nerd, I have decided to help with the house work. This week, I started to help my mom to do the chores. I finally understood that it is not easy to do chores without making any mistakes.

When preparing for and taking exams, I push myself to attain a perfect score. Even though I can't get a perfect score despite my efforts, I still push myself every time.





Our classroom has become a mess not only because the College Entrance Exams have ended, but also because everyone now imagines themselves as a college student. My classmates and I are the same in this way. We are all trying to escape from life at school because it was so exhausting. Why do I get exhausted just by being a good student? Is it because I care what others think of me? I hope not. Will everyone will face such difficult times during their teenager? I keep thinking about this issue, but can't find the answer.

Now, I should learn how to be an independent girl, solving problems by myself. Only when I become a mature could I control my own life.

Sherry's note book6 L4(part2)‏

35.magnify(V)誇大,誇張;放大,擴大
=exaggerate(V)誇大
exaggeration(N)誇大
36.be worth+Ving(值得...)
=be worthy of+Ving
37.not to mention(更不用提)
38.simplicity(N)簡單;單純
simple(adj)簡單的
39.the freezing point(冰點)
the boiling point(沸點)
40.refer to A asB(把A稱為B)

2009年2月11日 星期三

Sherry's note-book6 L4‏

1.enormous
=huge
=immense
2.vest(空間)巨大
3.persuade(勸說)
=convince
4.與advertising有關的字
commercial(adj)商業的
billboard(N)告示牌
poster(N)海報
slogan(N)標語
5.put/ place/ take an advertisement(登一則廣告)
6.make+O-原V(主動)
-p.p(被動)
7.agency(N)代理商,服務機構,局,署
travel agency(旅行社)
8.serve as(擔任...職位)
service(N)服務
9.freeze(V)感到極冷,凍僵
三態:freeze-froze-frozen
freezer(N)冷凍庫{上層}
frozen food(冷凍食物)
refrigerator(冰箱){下層}
10.Celsius(adj)攝氏的
Fahrenheit(adj)華氏的
zero degree Celsius(0度C)
11.fade away(淡出)
12.beyond hope
=hopelessness(沒有希望)
13.beyond(之前)
behind(之後)
14.beyond description(無法形容)
15.explode(V)爆炸
explosion(N)爆炸
16.result from+原因
result in+結果
17.some even died
=some people were even dead
18.It is no use+Ving(做...是沒有用的)
It is no use crying over spilt milk(覆水難收)
19.intensity(V)加強;增強
=strengthen
20.strong(adj)強壯的
strength(N)力氣
strengthen(V)增強
21.not...any longer(不再)
22.urban(adj)都市的;城鎮的
相反詞:rural(adj)鄉村的
23.take one's breath away
=breathtaking(令人屏息的)
24.take place(發生)
25.ganerally speaking
=generally(一般而言)
26.Elementary school
=primary school(國小)
secondary school中等教育(國中)
27.interact(V)互動
connected(adj)已連線
disconnected(adj)斷線
28.go on a picnic
=go picnicking(去野餐)
29.pure(adj)完全的;純粹的
=sheer(adj)純的
相反詞:impure(adj)不純粹的
30.gold neckless(純金項鍊)
golden neckless(金色的項鍊)
31.poison(N)毒
poisonous(adj)有毒的
32.trigger(V)引起;觸發
=bring about
=set off
33.melody(N)旋律
lyrics(N)歌詞
34.stress(N)壓力
=pressure

2009年2月6日 星期五

Sherry Shows up-Lesson21


一.翻譯題
兩個禮拜前我因重感冒病倒了.我不但覺得頭暈而且全身痠痛.量過體溫後,我發現我發燒了.我立刻去看醫生.醫生給我處方後就交代我要多喝點水並要衝分的休息.
I fell down two weeks ago because of the bad cold. I felt not only dizzy but also pain all over. After taking my temperature, I found that I had a fever. I immediately rushed to the doctor. The doctor wrote me the prescription and told me that I should drink more water and take more rest.

二.英文作文
提示:假定你就是照片中戴眼鏡的女子.在你父親生日的當天,你帶你的父母.姑姑還有兩個小女兒去一家餐廳慶祝,運用你的想像力,描述當時的情況
Yesterday was my father's eightieth birthday. I took all my family to celebrate this special day. We bought a large cake which had different kinds of fruits on it, for this was my father's favorite. Before eating the cake, we sang happily not only my father's birthday but also the gathering of my family. Because we are often busy working in Taipei City, Father's birthday gave us a chance to get together again.
While we were sitting, one of my daughters couldn't help but take a bite at the strawberry just in front of her. Everyone burst out laughing, and at the end, we were all in a mess. What a special memory!

Sherry's College Entrance Exam


一.中翻英
1.所以我爺爺就開始帶著一個裝滿空罐子和垃圾的大袋子
so my grangfather began to bring a big bag filled with empty cans and trash.
2.When he was about to tell the driver that he didn't need any help,

二.英文作文
In order to prepare for the college entrance exam, Jane decided to invite her classmate Tom, who was good at math, to study with her.When Jane called Tom, he told her that he prefered studying in the library to studying at home.
They met at the library near their school.There were also many other studying.After sitting down, they began to chat with each other, and they even laughed loudly.This made other students next to them annoyed.
Finally, the librarian noticed this.He came to Tom and Jane and had them sit at different tables so that they couldn't chat.Now everyone in the library could focus on their reading.

2009年2月4日 星期三

Sherry's note-book6 L3‏

1.fiction(N)虛構的小說或故事
相反詞:non-fiction(非小說)真的
2.make up(捏造)
make up one's mind(下定決心)
3.science fiction(科幻小說或電影)=sci-fi
scientifically(adv)科學地
science(N)科學
scientifical(adj)科學的
sci-fi lips科幻小說中的大嘴巴
4.imagination(N)想像力
image(N)意象
imagine(V)想像
imaginary(adj)想像出來的=fictional
imaginative(adj)具想像力的
5.shrink(V)使縮小;使縮水
三態:shrink;shrank;shrunk
shrink back退縮
shrink from=escape from(從...逃避)
shrink(口語)心理醫生
6.ant(N)螞蟻
aunt(N)阿姨
7.needle(N)針
thread(N)線
8.burst into tears=burst out crying(爆哭)
burst into laughter=burst out laughing(哄堂大笑)
9.The Golden Compass(黃金羅盤)
10.sink;sank;sunk(沉)
11.ship(大船)
boat(小船)
12.eliminate(V)移除;排除
elimination(N)消除
someone is eliminated from the game(某人被淘汰)
13.swear;swore;sworn(發誓)
14.thereby(adv)因此
=thus=therefore=as a consequence
15.fall;fell;fallen(跌倒)
16.responsible(adj)造成...的;需負擔責任的
responsibility(N){需負擔的}責任;職責;義務
a sense of responsibility(責任感)
respond(V)回應
response(N)回應
17.sales strategy(銷售策略)
sales targrt(銷售目標)=sales goal
18.battery(N)電池
low battery(電力不足)
charge the battery=recharge the battery(將電池充電)
rechargeable battery(充電電池)
the battery was dead=the battery was flat
19.solar(adj)太陽能的
the solar system(太陽系)
a solar eclipse(日蝕)
lunar(adj)月亮的
.....is of the lunar calender(在陰曆)
20.vest(N)背心{穿在外面}
undershirt(N)貼身內衣
21.electric(adj)電的
electronic(adj)電子的
22.between A and B(兩者之間)
among(三者以上)
23.weave;wove;woven(V)編織
24.be made of+看得出原料
be made from+看不出原料
25.copying machine(影印機)
I got the copy of the books.(我買到這本書)
26.optical(adj)光學的

Sherry's Diary-Why do most girls care much about their look?‏

After winter vacation, when I went back to school, I found that some of my classmates had dyed their hair. It really shocked me! It's because I am not a person who would spend much money on fashion, so I didn't understand why they did that. To me, the most important thing in life at my age is going to a good college. In order to achieve this goal, I should pay more attention to my teachers, so that I can save time on studying by myself.
Sometimes, when I accompany my mother to the department store when she goes shopping, I feel too lazy to put on cosmetics and choose which clothes I should wear. As a result not caring about fashion and its effects on my life style, I treasure my school life. It's not just about education: the way I see it, if a girl only cares about how pretty she is, but ignores her inner beauty, it could go to waste. I hope that I become a woman who has inner beauty.

2009年2月3日 星期二

Sherry's Diary-Maybe I will go to America on summer vacation‏

I had a long distance talk with my aunt in America yesterday afternoon.She told me that my cousins have been studying at home for nine years, so they don't go to school. Even though they have their own study group, I can't imagine such a method of learning. However, in America many people study at home because America is a country which symbolizes freedom, and allows them to do that if they want to.

To my surprise, my aunts' daughters were ready to go back to school just like us. Because of this, my aunt feels exhausted from teaching her own children. She said that if I went to America, she could teach me how to make a cake. I would look forward to such a vacation and would keep practicing my speaking skills everyday. In fact, going abroad for further studies has been my intention for a long time.

I asked my aunt for help because she married a foreigner and understands American culture. If I go there I wouldn't just play and eat all day, I would also learn English and experience a different culture. Such a vacation couldn't come quickly enough.



Note: You didn't say whether or not you were going to go to America, so I changes a few things Now what you wrote about is what you would do if you went there, and that you want to go because of what your aunt has told you.

2009年2月1日 星期日

Sherry's Diary-A pig life‏

Today is my first day of winter vacation, which I have excepted for a long time.However, things didn't go as well as I planned two weeks ago.I slept until ten o'clock. All I wanted to do is sleep and eat. I can't believe that the day when I have no school and can freely play all day finally comes.
When I was a child, I always did what my parents wanted me to do.As I get older, I feel lost and sometimes wonder what I actually am. Even if I have lots of achievement, I lost everything I wanted. Oh! that's too bad ~

English College Entrance Exam

一.翻譯題
1.大部分學生不習慣自己解決問題,他們總是期待老師提供標準答案
Most students are not used to solving problems by themselves. They always expect teachers to offer the correct answers.
2.除了用功讀書獲取知識外,學生也應該培養獨立思考的能力
Besides studying hard to get knowledge, students should also develop the ability of thinking independently.

二.英文作文
提示:請根據右方圖片的場景,描述整個事件發生的前因後果.文章請分兩段,第一段說明之前發生了什麼事情,並根據圖片內容描述現在的狀況;第二段請合理說明接下來會發生什麼事,或未來該做些什麼.
My grandparents live in Nei-hu, my hometown. There was an big earthquake last night; three hundred people were killed and a lot of people became homeless. Also, my grandparents couldn't escape from such a huge disaster. They didn't have enough food to eat. They could only wait for the charity's support. We went to see my grandparents just after the earthquake had happened. When I saw them, I couldn't help but burst into tears.
According to the report, there will be some little earthquake the following day.I think my grandparents should be more careful next time when(用分詞就不要主詞)choosing where to live.I hope that my grandparents can live a long and happy life in the rest of their lives.

Sherrys Diary-Family Reunion‏

On Chinese New Year's Eve, we often go back to our grandparents' house for dinner. Different from usual, my brother went abroad for further studies this year, so I went back to our hometown with my parents alone. Becasue of this an important feast, my mother took me to the beauty shop earlier than before. After that, we went to the market to buy some some food. When everything was well-prepared, it was already five o'clock in the afternoon. My grandmother was impacient, continuing to call us to be quick.
It's not easy for us to drive on the highway, because so many cars stopped us from moving forward. Eventually, my father found another road that could go back to our hometown more quickly. When we arrived, all my cousins were already there waiting for us. We chatted and laughed on the way to the restaurant. I didn't care how the meal was. What's important is that I could see lots of relatives, especially my cousins who used to be busy all day long. All of them cared about my test result. Even if they had graduated from college for long, they still cares about the result of my tests.

Sherrys Diary-Family Reunion‏

On Chinese New Year's Eve, we often go back to our grandparents' house for dinner. Different from usual, my brother went abroad for further studies this year, so I went back to our hometown with my parents alone. Becasue of this an important feast, my mother took me to the beauty shop earlier than before. After that, we went to the market to buy some some food. When everything was well-prepared, it was already five o'clock in the afternoon. My grandmother was impacient, continuing to call us to be quick.
It's not easy for us to drive on the highway, because so many cars stopped us from moving forward. Eventually, my father found another road that could go back to our hometown more quickly. When we arrived, all my cousins were already there waiting for us. We chatted and laughed on the way to the restaurant. I didn't care how the meal was. What's important is that I could see lots of relatives, especially my cousins who used to be busy all day long. All of them cared about my test result. Even if they had graduated from college for long, they still cares about the result of my tests.

2009年1月29日 星期四

Sherry Shows up Lesseon twenty

一.翻譯題
當孩子們還很小時,他們總是被告知要說實話.他們也被提醒,說謊是錯的,說實話永遠是正確的事情.不過,在他們成長時,孩子們也了解到有時候說謊要比誠實更好.就無關緊要的謊言而言,這一點尤其正確.
When children are little, they are always told to be honest. They are also reminded that it is wrong to tell a lie, and to tell the truth is correct. However, when they are growing up, children also understand that sometimes its better to tell a lie than to be honest.It is especially true for lies that don't matter.

二.英文作文
提示:現今書店林林總總,展售的圖書更是形形色色.從小到大,你一訂有逛過輸電的經驗.請你就個人觀感描述你的看法
I like to fool around at the book store when I have free time because the atmosphere makes people feel comfortable. In the bookstore, soft music is also played and the air is well-controlled. My favorite is fashion magazines, from which I can learn the latest wearing-style is. I always imitate the way the models dress themselves. I don't care if it's suitable for me. Sometimes, I feel like an idiot for doing such things. However, I just want to give myself a try.
Other kinds of books are about English learning, because I am interested in English very much. Also, I am curious about how other people learn English or the way of learning foreign language. Sometimes, I like to read and listen to my MP3 at the same time. It seems like I can stay alone and enjoy my reading time. It's just really fun.

2009年1月22日 星期四

Sherry's Diary-My College Entrance Exam (Day one){

After finishing taking my first day exam, I felt really exhausted, just like having done an impossible mission.This was a big event. My father also joined to accompany me taking the tests. At first, I was so nervous that my legs couldn't help shaking. I told to myself, "It's no use being afraid of that. I should fight for victory." I didn't want to repeat the unpleasent experience of preparing for such a big exam. So, this time I must try my best to stand out for my own future.
I had a special day, since everyone seeing me gave me a blessing. When I was eating sushi at a Japanese food reataurant, the boss chatted with me as I was waiting for the meal. He said that it was important to make friends in college, and that I should have my own principles when making friends. As I was about to leave, he hoped that I could enter a national college. I thanked him and left.
Sometimes, I must admit that I am the person of the greatest happiness in the world. However, it seems that I'm not satisfied with what I have now. No matter what, I should thank those who care a lot about me, such as Josephine and Johanne. Finally, I will get well-prepared for my English test. I promise.

Jolin-Touch Your Heart

2009年1月18日 星期日

Sherry shows up-Lesson nineteen


一.翻譯題
常言道:[誠實是上策].換言之,我們若誠實,會有許多回報.首先,我們會獲得別人的信任.其次,我們也會贏得友誼.因此,我們應乘時待人.
As the proverb goes,"Honesty is the best policy." In other words, if we are honest, we will get a lot in return. First, we will receive others' trust. Second, we will win others' friendship. As a result, we should treat others honestly.

二.英文作文
I don't like to study at the library. As far as I am concerned, reading in the environment where there are lots of people is difficult to concentrate on the reading.It's also possible that a handsome boy sitting next to you will attract your attention, making you unable to study. Sometimes, you may easily fall asleep because of the very much quiet atmosphere.Inviting a friend to study with you, you may find you too talking to each other in the end.
In my opinion, the library is for people to find information or for students to talk about their report. When I become older, I will learn to use the resource of the library. Now I still prefer studying at home to studying in the library.

2009年1月12日 星期一

2009年1月7日 星期三

Sherry's note-book6 L2

1.nurture(N)(V)培養;培育
相反詞:nature
與develop(V)培育近似
2.中文提到{觀點}時,可用下列翻譯
thought/ opinion/ idea/ prespective
3.myth(N)謬見;迷思
mythology(N)神話
4.psychologist(N)心理學家
psychology(N)心理學
psychological(adj)心理學的
5.turn to someone=ask someone for help(求助於某人)
6.be willing to(很樂意)
相反詞:be unwilling to(不樂意)
7.There is no expection without rules(有規則必有例外)
8.radical(adj)徹底的;完全的
(N)激進份子
9.have a~effect on(對...有深遠的影響)
10.exceptional(adj)傑出的
同意詞:outstanding
反意詞:unexpectional(不傑出的;普通的)=ordinary
expection(N)例外
11.except(除...之外)
I am no exception(我也不例外)
There is no expection(沒有例外)
12.provide someone with someone
=provide something for someone(提供某物給某人)
13.think of A as B
=regardAas B(將A視為B)
=see/view A as B
14.frequently(adv)頻繁地Sherry's note-book6
frequency(N)頻繁
15.consider A(to be)B
=deemA(to be)B(將A視為B)
16.deprive someone of something(剝奪某人的~)
17.a sense of accomplishment(成就感)
18.settle down(安頓)
19.dedicate=devote(V)獻身於;致身於
dedicated=devoted(adj)有獻身精神的
dedication=devotion(N)投獻的時間和努力
20.someone recovered from(某人康復)
21.racial equality(種族平等)
racial discrimination(種族歧視)
A equals to B(A和B平等)
gender equality(性別平等)
22.biography(人物傳記)由他人寫
autobiography(自傳)
23.promise(V)前途
promising(adj)前途光明的
24.observe(V)觀察
observation(N)觀察
25.be assigned to(被派去)
assignment(N)作業
26.someone is in charge of something(某人負責.....)
27.go well=go smoothly(進行順利)
28.exist(V)存在
existence(N)存在
emergency exit(緊急出口)
29.full-time job(全職工作)
part time job(兼職工作)
30.during(prep)在...期間
duration(N)時間間隔
31.go to hell(下地獄)
32.participate in
=take part in
=join(參加)
participate(V)參加
participant(N)參加者
32.around the world
=all over the world
=in the world
=on earth
33.be rich in(富含)
34.in general
=generally
=generally speaking
35.human brain(人腦)

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