12/26 Unit11 Biology

Chapter21 Symbiosis

Chapter22 Mixing it up

 

Mixing it up:

For example: linger = lion + tiger

           cama = camel + lama

 

Orange Box

The Adjective Suffix: - ing, -ed

Some verbs add -ing or -ed can become adjectives but they have different meanings.

 

12/27 Unit12 Born Special

Chapter23 Being a Genius is Hard Work

Chapter24 Through the Eyes of Love

 

Really important skill: 五段論證法

take notes with keywords

★聖誕歌曲教唱

Hark the Herald Angels Sing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbdvo019mgM

 

★Remind the final test

Unit8 – Unit12

Great Gatsby

Question:

Discuss Gatsby’s character as Nick perceives him throughout the novel. What makes Gatsby “great”?

 

 

Vocabulary

1. astonishing adj. [əˋstɑnɪʃɪŋ]

  Definition: very surprising

  Example: It was astonishing to everyone that the court had made such a decision.

 

2. classification n. [͵klæsəfəˋkeʃən]

  Definition: a group into which someone or something is put because of the features that they have

  Example: These things belong in a different classification.

 

3. concept n. [ˋkɑnsɛpt] 

  Definition: an idea of something that exists

  Example: He presented a new concept of the beginning of the universe.

 

4. parasite n. [ˋpærə͵saɪt] 

  Definition: a plant or animal that lives in or on another type of animal and feeds on it

  Example: The lazy man was a parasite on his family.

 

5. sober adj. [ˋsobɚ] 

  Definition: not drunk

  Example: He seldom goes to bed sober.

 

6. rivulet n. [ˋrɪvjəlɪt]

  Definition: a small stream of liquid

  Example: Rivulets of sweat streamed down his cheeks.

 

7. commensurate adj. [kəˋmɛnʃərɪt]

  Definition: intended to be suitable for the quality

  Example: He was given a job commensurate with his abilities.

 

8. symbiosis n. [͵sɪmbaɪˋosɪs] 

  Definition: a close relationship between two different things or people from which both get benefits

  Example: There is a symbiosis between large and small.

 

9. tapeworm n. [ˋtepwɝm]

  Definition: a long flat worm that can live inside someone’s body and make them very sick

  Example: Tapeworm is a strip that slides into any roll of tape for an instant tape dispenser.

 

10. enchanted adj. [ɪnˋtʃæntɪd] 

   Definition: affected by special magic power

   Example: The boy was enchanted with the toy.

 

11. hybrid n. [ˋhaɪbrɪd] 

   Definition: a mixture of different things or styles

   Example: These are hybrid roses.

 

12. itch n. [ɪtʃ] 

   Definition: an unpleasant feeling on your skin that makes you want to scratch it

   Example: I have an itch on my left hand.

 

13. offspring n. [ˋɔf͵sprɪŋ] 

   Definition: someone’s child or children

   Example: His offspring are diligent and intelligent.

 

14. soul n. [sol]

   Definition: the part of a person that is capable of thinking and feeling

   Example: She puts her whole soul into work.

 

15. admiration n. [͵ædməˋreʃən]

   Definition: a feeling of respect

   Example: The team felt great admiration for the coach.

 

16. adversity n. [ədˋvɝsətɪ] 

   Definition: a difficult period in your life in which you have many problems

   Example: A good friend will not desert one in time of adversity.

 

17. toddler n. [ˋtɑdlɚ]

   Definition: a very young child who is learning how to walk

   Example: The hyperactive toddler is a real handful.

 

18. adopt v. [əˋdɑpt] 

   Definition: to take someone else’s child into your family and legally make him or her own child

   Example: Mr. Lin adopted the orphan as his own son.

 

19. anticipate v. [ænˋtɪsə͵pet] 

   Definition: to think that something will probably happen

   Example: It’s impossible to anticipate when it will happen.

 

20. curriculum n. [kəˋrɪkjələm] 

   Definition: the subjects that students study at a particular school or college

   Example: The student is very knowledgeable because he also studies things not in the curriculum.

 

21. disorder n. [dɪsˋɔrdɚ] 

   Definition: a situation in which things are not neat

   Example: His room was in disorder.

 

22. hyperactive adj. [͵haɪpɚˋæktɪv] 

   Definition: very active and finding it difficult to concentrate

   Example: He was a slow developer and hyperactive.

 

23. livelihood n. [ˋlaɪvlɪ͵hʊd]

   Definition: something such as your work that provides the money you need to live

   Example: She earns a livelihood by sewing.

 

24. repetitive adj. [rɪˋpɛtɪtɪv] 

   Definition: involving repeating the same action over long periods of time

   Example: His mother is very repetitive.

 

25. strain v. [stren] 

   Definition: to try very hard to do something

   Example: John strained his eyes by reading too much small print.