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* Writing an essay: 1. Define the topic; 2. Tell “What is that? What is that for? Why is it important?”
* Giving a speech: 1. Eye contact; 2. Don't say sorry, say excuse me; 3. Don't repeat yourself
* Beginning of a speech: 1. I would like to tell you something…; 2. I would like to share sth with you…
* Ending of a speech: 1. That’s all for my speech (don't just say “That’s all”); 2. Thanks for listening; 3. Thanks for your attention
* Vocabulary:
1. Democracy:
2. Bureaucracy:
3. Protest
4. Atheist
5. Demotion
6. Demotion vs. Promotion
7. Don’t get on my nerves (不要惹我)
8. Avalon – England 的民間傳奇故事
* Word roots:
1. De - = Down or away from
2. – ium = 匡起來的範疇; ex. auditorium, stadium
3. – er = people or an object; ex. cooker, locker, opener… (object); teacher (people)
4. Man - = 手用的; ex. manicure, manual, manufacturing, manipulate
5. Se - = apart from, away from; ex. separate, seclusive, segregate school (男女分校)
* Israe Kamakawiwo 'ole “Somewhere over the rainbow” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fahr069-fzE
* Finding Forrester:
- Summary: “Jamal Wallace is an inner-city kid from the Bronx who has an aptness at
basketball and a genius at writing. While always a C student, Jamal came to the attention of a prestigious New York prep school when he scores highly on his standardized tests. While Jamal is given a heavy load at his new school, both he and the school know that the real reason they took him on is for his prowess on the court. Befriended by fellow student Claire and helped along by Pulitzer-prize wining author and recluse William Forrester, Jamal pursues his dreams both on and off the court while overcoming obstacles laced by his bitter literature. As Jamal is shaped by Forrester, he finds that he is changing the old writer as well, forcing him to confront his past… and his future.” – Finding Forrester (2000) Plot Summary - IMDb
- Quotes: 1. “The key to a woman’s heart is an unexpected gift at an unexpected
time.”; 2. “Bitterly disappointed teachers are either very effective or very
dangerous.”
