ALE Actual Living English 實用生活美語
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dependable ( 可靠的;可信的 )
I hope he's more dependable than the last person we hired.
我希望他比我們上一個雇用的人更可靠些。

mood ( 心情 )
He was in a good mood after the talk with his family.
他在跟家人談話後心情變得很好。

negative ( 負面的 )
You need to be able to handle negative comments.
您必須能夠處理負面的評論。


EZ talk美語會話誌
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每日 EZ Word   

So… out with it! 所以……快說/說吧!

out with it在這裡就是要對方不要拐彎抹角,快點把實話或答案「說出來」。

類似的說法有:

Get out with it! 快說!

Get it off your chest! 一吐為快吧!

Spit it out! 有話直說!

Speak your mind! 坦白說吧。

Stop beating the bush. 不要拐彎抹角了。

今日會話 EZ Talk   

We're Getting Old! -12 青年更年期

Day 14 of the regime. At work, talking to a co-worker

Annie: Hey, Billy. You must be in love or something.
Billy: What do you mean?
Annie: You look so 1)radiant these days. Everyone thinks you've got a new girlfriend.
Billy: Really? I look different?
Annie: Um, yeah. You've got a brighter smile, you've lost weight, your skin is clearer.
Billy: I have 2)way more energy. I feel great actually. Do I look younger?
Annie: Way younger. So… out with it! Who is she?
Billy: Oh, Jen. My roommate.

療法第十四天。上班時和同事聊天。

安妮:嘿比利,你一定是談戀愛或怎樣了。
比利:此話怎講?
安妮:你最近看來容光煥發。大家都認為你一定是交了新女友了。
比利:真的嗎?我看起來跟以前不一樣嗎?
安妮:嗯,是啊。你的笑容更燦爛,身材瘦了點,皮膚也更乾淨了。
比利:我也更有活力多了。我真的覺得精神奕奕的。我看起來有比較年輕嗎?
安妮:年輕多了。所以……老實說!她是誰?
比利:喔,是阿珍啦,我的室友。

今日EZ單字     

1)radiant (a.) 容光煥發的,滿面春風的
2)way (adv.) 非常


空中英語教室電子報
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KEYS TO LEARNING ENGLISH:   

Tips on Writing Personal Letters (part 5 of 12)

寫個人書信的訣竅 (十二段中的第五段)


3. The main body of the letter follows the greeting. It contains the information and questions for the reader. Indent each new paragraph or thought.
Write interesting details about the things you have done or people you've met. Tell about your future plans, too. Don't simply write about yourself, however. Include questions for the other person. Then he/she will have something to write back to you about.

3. 信的主文接在問候語之後,裡面是給讀信者的訊息與問題,每一個新的段落或想法的開始要縮進去幾個空格。可以寫一些有趣的細節,像是你做過的事或你結識的人,並談談你未來的計劃。不過不要光寫你自己的事,可以問對方一些問題。如此一來,他或她才能找到話題寫回信給你。

⊙Word Bank

indent (v) 縮進去

The Day's Phrase   

I want to get a larger than life poster of Tom Cruise.
我想去買一張比真人還大的湯姆‧克魯斯的海報。


常春藤生活英語
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篇章結構     

Body Signs 不容忽視的人體警訊

by Rebecca Fratzke

We sometimes need expensive tests to determine our state of health, but often our bodies tell us all we need to know. Growing up, we're taught which bodily signs are causes for concern. _(1)_

The first signs we learn about are changes in the color, odor, and texture of the stuff that comes out of our bodies, such as urine, feces, and mucus. Although these things might be embarrassing to talk about, they are easily recognizable. _(2)_ Yellow or green mucus is a sign of bacterial infections. The duration of changes in our bodily functions can also provide a clue about our body's condition. For example, diarrhea is common, with over 500 causes. _(3)_

Not all bodily signs are that gross. The skin and eyes taking on a yellow tone can be signs of liver problems. _(4)_ Red eyes can be a sign of conjunctivitis, also called pink eye. This infection is contagious, so being aware of its signs early benefits everyone.

Beyond illnesses, an unhealthy lifestyle can also cause certain bodily signals. A lack of calcium can result in leg cramps or insomnia. _(5)_ Actually, white spots could just mean you use your hands a lot. A mild infection or allergic reaction to nail polish might also cause white spots. Changes in your body can tell you a lot about how your diet and behavior are affecting you.
Our bodies send out many signs about their health. By learning to read our natural signs, we can decide whether we just need a few days of rest, a lifestyle change, or a trip to the doctor's office.

(A) For example, healthy mucus in our nose and throat is clear or white.
(B) A popular myth says white spots on one's fingernails are also signs of calcium deficiency.
(C) Paying attention to these signs teaches us about what is and isn't normal for our bodies.
(D) But if it happens for days on end, its cause may be serious.
(E) According to Chinese medicine, pimples on one's forehead are also signs of liver troubles.

原來如此     

1. 第一題空格應選 (C)
理由:
a. 空格前提及,從小到大我們就被教導需要注意身體上的哪些徵兆(bodily signs),推測接下來應繼續說明為何要注意這些徵兆。
b. 選項 (C) 說,注意這些徵兆能讓我們知道身體哪裡正常及哪裡不正常,符合上述推論,且兩句中均有本文探討的主題 signs(徵兆),可知應為正選。
大補丸:
pay attention to...  注意……
例: I always pay attention to the news so I will know what's going on in the world.
(我總是很注意新聞,這樣才知道世界發生了什麼事。)



2. 第二題空格應選 (A)
理由:
a. 空格前提到,討論尿液、排泄物及黏液(urine, feces, and mucus)雖然有些難為情,但這些東西卻很容易就能分辨出來,得知接下來應舉例說明這些東西如何透露健康情形。
b. 選項 (A) 說,健康的鼻涕和痰(mucus in our nose and throat)是透明或白色的,而空格後提及黃色或綠色的黏液(mucus)便是細菌感染的徵狀,分別是不同顏色的黏液代表的不同意義,符合上述推論,故為正選。
大補丸:
for example  舉例來說(= for instance)
例: Not all sea animals are fish. The dolphin, for example, is a mammal.
(並不是所有的海洋生物都是魚類。舉例來說,海豚是哺乳類動物。)



3. 第三題空格應選 (D)
理由:
a. 空格前說舉腹瀉(diarrhea)為例,有五百多種因素(causes)會導致正常腹瀉,推測空格應討論何種腹瀉為不正常。
b. 選項 (D) 說,如果連續發生好幾天,原因可能就不單純了,選項中的代名詞 it 即表上句的 diarrhea,兩句也均有關鍵字 cause(因素),而 for days on end(連續好多天)則呼應前兩句的 The duration of changes in our body(身體功能在時間長短方面的改變),可知 (D) 為正選。
大補丸:
for days/weeks/months... + on end
連續……數天∕數星期∕數月等(不與數字並用)
一段時間 + in a row  
連續……一段時間(與數字並用)
例: My neighbors have been playing loud music for hours on end.
(我的鄰居音樂放得震天響已經連續好幾個小時了。)
例: Our team has won the championship four years in a row.
(本隊連續四年贏得冠軍。)



4. 第四題空格應選 (E)
理由:
a. 空格前說皮膚或眼睛的顏色偏黃可能是肝出了問題(liver problems)。
b. 選項 (E) 則說,根據中醫,額頭上長青春痘也是肝出問題(liver troubles)的徵兆,語意連貫,故為正選。
大補丸:
a. according to...  根據……
例: According to my friend Marcus, Rain is very popular in America.
(根據我朋友馬克斯所言,Rain 在美國很紅。)
b. pimple n. 青春痘
c. forehead n. 額頭



5. 第五題空格應選 (B)
理由:
a. 空格前說缺乏鈣質(A lack of calcium)可能導致腿抽筋或失眠。
b. 選項 (B) 說,有項迷思則是說指甲上的白點也是缺乏鈣質(calcium deficiency)的象徵,兩句中皆有關鍵字 calcium(鈣質),且前句的 a lack of(缺乏)與選項中的 deficiency(缺乏)相呼應,故為正選。
大補丸:
a. myth n. 迷思;錯誤的概念
Contrary to popular myth, S + V  與一般認知不同的是,……
例: Contrary to popular myth, there's no such thing as bad luck.
(與一般認知不同的是,沒有壞運這種事。)
b. deficiency n. 缺乏

精解字詞片語   

1. provide a clue about...  提供……的線索
例: The frosting on Sally's shirt provided a clue about who had eaten all the cake.
(莎莉襯衫上的糖霜透露出吃掉整塊蛋糕的人就是她。)

2. take on...  呈現……(顏色、外表等)
例: The rotten fruit took on a terrible smell in the hot sun.
(爛掉的水果在大太陽底下發出臭味。)

3. be aware of...  注意……;知道……
例: You need to be aware of the exits in case there's an emergency.
(你必須知道出口在哪,以防緊急事件發生。)

4. a lack of...  缺少……
例: The team couldn't buy better players because of a lack of money.
(由於缺乏資金,那個隊伍無法簽下更好的球員。)

5. result in...  導致……
result from...  由於……
例: Using new textbooks should result in better test scores for our students.
(使用新課本應該能使我們的學生成績進步。)
例: Jack's bad mood resulted from breaking up with his girlfriend.
(傑克心情不好是由於和女友分手之故。)

6. allergic a. 過敏的
be allergic to...  對……過敏
例: Rita is allergic to peanuts. If she eats one, she could die.
(瑞塔對花生過敏,只要吃一顆就有可能讓她死掉。) 

單字小舖    


1. determine vt. 決定
2. bodily a. 身體的
3. cause for concern  令人擔心的理由
4. texture [ `tEkstSK ] n. 質地
5. stuff n. 東西(不可數)
6. urine n. 尿
7. feces n. 排泄物
8. mucus n. 黏液
9. embarrassing a.(物)令人尷尬的
embarrassed a.(人)感到尷尬的
10. recognizable a. 可辨認的
11. bacterial a. 細菌的
12. duration n. 持續時間
13. function n. 功能
14. diarrhea n. 腹瀉
15. gross a. 噁心的
16. tone n. 色調
17. conjunctivitis n. 結膜炎
= pink eye
18. contagious a. 會傳染的
19. benefit vt. 有益於
20. calcium n. 鈣質
21. cramp n. 抽筋
22. insomnia n. 失眠(症)
insomniac n. 失眠症患者
23. mild a. 輕微的
24. reaction n. 反應(其後常與介詞 to 並用)
25. nail polish n. 指甲油
26. affect vt. 影響
effect n. 影響 

中文翻譯&標準答案    

有時候需要昂貴的檢查才能判定我們的健康狀況,但其實我們的身體經常透露出我們需要知道的一切。從小到大,我們就被教導需要注意身體上的哪些徵兆。注意這些徵兆能讓我們知道身體哪裡正常或不正常。

我們最先學到的徵兆是身體所排放的物質在顏色、味道與質地方面的改變,例如尿液、排泄物及黏液。雖然討論這些東西有些難為情,但很容易就能分辨出來。舉例來說,健康的鼻涕和痰是透明或白色的。黃色或綠色的黏液便是細菌感染的徵狀。身體功能在時間長短方面的改變也能提供健康狀況的線索。舉例來說,腹瀉很常見,有五百多種因素會導致腹瀉。但如果持續好幾天,原因可能就不單純了。

並不是所有的身體徵兆都那麼噁心。皮膚或眼睛顏色偏黃可能是肝出了問題。根據中醫,額頭上長青春痘也是肝出問題的徵兆。眼睛紅可能是結膜炎的徵兆,也就是所謂的 pink eye。這種發炎是會傳染的,因此及早注意到這項徵兆對大家都有好處。

除了生病之外,不健康的生活方式也會導致身體發出某些訊號。缺乏鈣質可能導致腿抽筋或失眠。有項迷思則是說指甲上的白點也是缺乏鈣質的象徵。事實上,白點可能只是你用手過度。指甲輕微感染或對指甲油過敏也會導致指甲上的白點。身體上的改變能透露出你的飲食或行為如何影響你的健康。

我們身體發出許多關於健康的訊息。藉著解讀這些自然徵兆,我們就能知道自己需要的是休息幾天、改變生活方式,或是需要看醫生。

標準答案: 1. (C) 2. (A) 3. (D) 4. (E) 5. (B)
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