1.Introduction:
What is it?
What is that for?
Why should we care?
2.Main idea: summary in our own words (不超過原文的1/5)
Tip: how they are connecting to each other in responding the title itself.
3.Etymological information (ex: root, prefix)
Skills
1.Greeting & Introduction
Ex: Good morning! We are the students major in music. Today we
will give you the report on Unit...
2.Transition
Ex: That is all for my part, I will leave the rest to my next partner.
3.Ending
Ex: That is all for our presentation today, is there any question? If not, thanks for your attention.
五段論證法
main idea (point) + 3 supporting paragraphs (topic sentences)
+ conclusion
Words of the day
10/4
1.comprehensive [adj.] /ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv, -prē-/
definition: including many, most, or all things; of or relating to a comprehensive school
origin: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin
comprehension-,comprehensio, from comprehendere to understand, comprise
sentence: A comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution
part of speech: comprehension [n.] comprehensively [adv.]
2.inclusive [adj.] /in-ˈklü-siv, -ziv/
definition: covering or including everything;open to everyone: not limited to certain people
sentence: The party must adopt more inclusive strategies and a broader vision.
part of speech: inclusion [n.] inclusively [adv.] inclusiveness [n.]
3.primer [n.] /ˈpri-mər/
definition: a short informative piece of writing; a small introductory book on a subject
origin: Middle English, layperson's prayer book, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin primarium, from Late Latin, neuter
ofprimarius primary
sentence: The President doesn't need a primer on national security.
part of speech: prime [adj.] primely [adv.]
4.milieu [n.] /ˈmēl-ˌyü/
definition: the physical or social setting in which people live or in which something happens or develops
origin: French, from Old French, midst, from mi middle (from Latinmedius) + lieu place, from Latin locus
sentence: Theirs was a bohemian milieu in which people often played romantic musical chairs.
part of speech: milieus/milieux [plural]
5.compensate [v.] /ˈkäm-pən-ˌsāt/
definition: to provide something good as a balance against something bad or undesirable: to make up for some defect or
weakness
origin: Latin compensatus, past participle of compensare,
frequentative of compendere
sentence: His enthusiasm compensates for his lack of skill.
part of speech: compensative [adj.] compensator [n.]
compensatory [adj.]
10/7
1.predominant [adj.] /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/
definition: more important, powerful, successful, or noticeable than other people or things
origin: Middle French, from Medieval Latin praedominant-,
praedominans, present participle of praedominari to predominate, from Latin prae- + dominari to rule, govern — more at dominate
sentence: Religion is the predominant theme of the play.
part of speech: predominantly [adv.] predominancy [n.]
2.improvisation [n.] /(ˌ)im-ˌprä-və-ˈzā-shən/
definition: the act or art of improvising; something (as a musical or dramatic composition) improvised
sentence: That comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed
improvisation
part of speech: improvisational [adj.] improvisationally [adv.]
3.relevance [n.] /ˈre-lə-vən(t)s/
definition: relation to the matter at hand; practical and especially social applicability
sentence: I appreciate that you did the dishes tonight, but that has no relevance to my enforcement of the punishment you got
earlier this week.
part of speech: relevancy [n.]
4.panorama [n.] /ˌpa-nə-ˈra-mə, -ˈrä-/
definition: a full and wide view of something; a group that includes many different people or things: a wide selection
origin: pan- + Greek horama sight, from horan to see
sentence: we admired the breathtaking panorama from the top of the mountain.
part of speech: panoramic [adj.] panoramically [adv.]
5.cerebral [adj.] /sə-ˈrē-brəl, ˈser-ə-, ˈse-rə-/
definition: related to the mind rather than to feelings: intellectual and not emotional
origin: French cérébral, from Latin cerebrum brain; akin to Old High German hirni brain, Greek kara head, keras horn,
Sanskritśiras head
sentence: He's a very cerebral comedian.
part of speech: cerebrally [adv.]
10/8
1.palsy [n.] /ˈpȯl-zē/
definition: a medical condition that causes your body or part of
your body to shake uncontrollably
origin: Middle English palesie, alteration of parlesey, from Anglo- French paralisie, from Latin paralysis
sentence: Palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury.
part of speech: palsied [adj.]
2.psychiatry [n.] /sə-ˈkī-ə-trē, sī-/
definition: a branch of medicine that deals with mental or emotional disorders
origin: mid 19th century: from Greek psukhē 'soul, mind' + iatreia
'healing' (from iatros 'healer')
part of speech: psychiatric [adj.] psychiatrically [adv.]
psychiatrist [n.]
3.referral [n.] /ri-ˈfər-əl/
definition: the act of sending somebody who needs professional help to a person or place that can provide it
sentence: Illnesses requiring referral to hospitals.
part of speech: referrible [adj.]
4.clarify [v.] /ˈkler-ə-ˌfī/
definition: to make (something) easier to understand; to make (a liquid) purer or easier to see through
origin: Middle English clarifien, from Anglo- French clarifier,
from Late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus clear
sentence: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.
part of speech: clarification [n.] clarifier [n.]
5.anthology [n.] /ænˈθɒlədʒi/
definition: a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
origin: mid 17th century: via French or medieval Latin from Greek anthologia, from anthos 'flower' + -logia 'collection'
(fromlegein 'gather'). In Greek, the word originally denoted a collection of the ‘flowers’ of verse, i.e. small choice poems or
epigrams, by various authors
sentence: An anthology of poems for children.
part of speech: anthologize [v.] anthologist [n.]
your body to shake uncontrollably
origin: Middle English palesie, alteration of parlesey, from Anglo- French paralisie, from Latin paralysis
sentence: Palsy can sometimes be caused by a brain injury.
part of speech: palsied [adj.]
2.psychiatry [n.] /sə-ˈkī-ə-trē, sī-/
definition: a branch of medicine that deals with mental or emotional disorders
origin: mid 19th century: from Greek psukhē 'soul, mind' + iatreia
'healing' (from iatros 'healer')
part of speech: psychiatric [adj.] psychiatrically [adv.]
psychiatrist [n.]
3.referral [n.] /ri-ˈfər-əl/
definition: the act of sending somebody who needs professional help to a person or place that can provide it
sentence: Illnesses requiring referral to hospitals.
part of speech: referrible [adj.]
4.clarify [v.] /ˈkler-ə-ˌfī/
definition: to make (something) easier to understand; to make (a liquid) purer or easier to see through
origin: Middle English clarifien, from Anglo- French clarifier,
from Late Latin clarificare, from Latin clarus clear
sentence: Her explanation did not clarify matters much.
part of speech: clarification [n.] clarifier [n.]
5.anthology [n.] /ænˈθɒlədʒi/
definition: a published collection of poems or other pieces of writing
origin: mid 17th century: via French or medieval Latin from Greek anthologia, from anthos 'flower' + -logia 'collection'
(fromlegein 'gather'). In Greek, the word originally denoted a collection of the ‘flowers’ of verse, i.e. small choice poems or
epigrams, by various authors
sentence: An anthology of poems for children.
part of speech: anthologize [v.] anthologist [n.]
10/9
1.core [n.] /kɔːr/
definition: the part of something that is central to its existence or character
origin: Middle English: of unknown origin
sentence: Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies.
part of speech: corer [n.]
2.terminology [n.] /ˌtəːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/
definition: the body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, theory, profession, etc.
origin: early 19th century: from German Terminologie, from medieval Latin terminus 'term'
sentence: Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies.
part of speech: terminological [adj.] terminologically [adv.]
sentence: She has very eclectic tastes in literature.
part of speech:eclectically [adv.] eclecticism [n.]
4.didactic [adj.] /dɪˈdaktɪk, dʌɪ-/
definition: intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
origin: mid 17th century: from Greek didaktikos, from didaskein 'teach'
sentence: His tone ranged from didactic to backslapping.
part of speech: didactically [adv.] didacticism [n.]
5.receptive [adj.] /rɪˈsɛptɪv/
definition: willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas
sentence: The goldfish’s vision is receptive to a wider band of light than almost any other animal.
part of speech: receptively [adv.] receptiveness [n.]
receptivity [n.]
10/10
1.certify [v.] /ˈsəːtɪfʌɪ/
definition: attest or confirm in a formal statement
origin: Middle English: from Old French certifier, from late Latin certificare, from Latin certus 'certain'
sentence: The profits for the year had been certified by the auditors.
part of speech: certifier [n.]
2.transpersonal [adj.] /tranzˈpəːs(ə)n(ə)l/
definition: denoting or relating to states or areas of consciousness beyond the limits of personal identity
sentence: The book covers shamanism and transpersonal psychology.
part of speech: transperson [n.]
3.pastoral [n.] /ˈpɑːst(ə)r(ə)l/
definition: a work of literature portraying an idealized version of country life
origin: late Middle English: from Latin pastoralis 'relating to a shepherd', from pastor 'shepherd'
sentence: The story, though a pastoral, has an actual connection with the life of agricultural labour.
part of speech: pastoralism [n.] pastorally [adv.]
4.collaboration [n.] /kəlabəˈreɪʃn/
definition: the action of working with someone to produce something
origin: mid 19th century: from Latin collaboratio(n-), from collaborare 'work together'
sentence: He wrote a book in collaboration with his son.
part of speech: collaborationist [n.]
5.evocative [adj.] /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/
definition: bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
origin: mid 17th century: from Latin evocativus, from evocat- 'called forth', from the verb evocare
sentence: The building’s cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries.
part of speech: evocatively [adj.] evocativeness [n.]
origin: Middle English: of unknown origin
sentence: Concern for the environment is at the core of our policies.
part of speech: corer [n.]
2.terminology [n.] /ˌtəːmɪˈnɒlədʒi/
definition: the body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, theory, profession, etc.
origin: early 19th century: from German Terminologie, from medieval Latin terminus 'term'
sentence: Scientists are constantly developing new terminologies.
part of speech: terminological [adj.] terminologically [adv.]
terminologist [n.]
3.eclectic [adj.] /ɪˈklɛktɪk/
definition: deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
origin: late 17th century (as a term in philosophy): from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein 'pick out', from ek 'out' + legein 'choose'sentence: She has very eclectic tastes in literature.
part of speech:eclectically [adv.] eclecticism [n.]
definition: intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
origin: mid 17th century: from Greek didaktikos, from didaskein 'teach'
sentence: His tone ranged from didactic to backslapping.
part of speech: didactically [adv.] didacticism [n.]
5.receptive [adj.] /rɪˈsɛptɪv/
definition: willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas
sentence: The goldfish’s vision is receptive to a wider band of light than almost any other animal.
part of speech: receptively [adv.] receptiveness [n.]
receptivity [n.]
10/10
1.certify [v.] /ˈsəːtɪfʌɪ/
definition: attest or confirm in a formal statement
origin: Middle English: from Old French certifier, from late Latin certificare, from Latin certus 'certain'
sentence: The profits for the year had been certified by the auditors.
part of speech: certifier [n.]
2.transpersonal [adj.] /tranzˈpəːs(ə)n(ə)l/
definition: denoting or relating to states or areas of consciousness beyond the limits of personal identity
sentence: The book covers shamanism and transpersonal psychology.
part of speech: transperson [n.]
3.pastoral [n.] /ˈpɑːst(ə)r(ə)l/
definition: a work of literature portraying an idealized version of country life
origin: late Middle English: from Latin pastoralis 'relating to a shepherd', from pastor 'shepherd'
sentence: The story, though a pastoral, has an actual connection with the life of agricultural labour.
part of speech: pastoralism [n.] pastorally [adv.]
4.collaboration [n.] /kəlabəˈreɪʃn/
definition: the action of working with someone to produce something
origin: mid 19th century: from Latin collaboratio(n-), from collaborare 'work together'
sentence: He wrote a book in collaboration with his son.
part of speech: collaborationist [n.]
5.evocative [adj.] /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/
definition: bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
origin: mid 17th century: from Latin evocativus, from evocat- 'called forth', from the verb evocare
sentence: The building’s cramped interiors are highly evocative of past centuries.
part of speech: evocatively [adj.] evocativeness [n.]
