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生活英語+國中會考【學校篇】下課時間

生活英語+國中會考【學校篇】下課時間

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★ 單字 believe [bɪˋliv] (v.)相信(國中基礎1200字) mean [min](v.)表示...的意思 (國中基礎1200字) freshman [ˋfrɛʃmən](n.)一年級生(國中挑戰800字) dawn [dɔn](n.)黎明 (國中基礎1200字)   ★實用字詞: be like + N. 就像是... have/has + p.p. 到目前為止已經...[現在完成式] You bet! 那還用說!(表示贊同) look forward to + N/Ving 期待... You can say that again! 完全同意! can’t wait to + VR 等不及要去... 閱讀技巧:將長句分成短字詞,以利閱讀 Becoming a freshman/ in junior high school/ was like/ yesterday/ to me,/ but now /I’ve finished/ my first midterm exam! 成為國中/一年級新生/彷彿就像是/昨天的事/對我來說,/但是現在/我已經完成了/我的第一次期中考!   動手做做看:將長句分成短字詞 Being elected as a class leader in the new semester was like a gift for me, and I’ve started to feel anxious!   考題練習:TOEIC Bridge測驗+國中會考題型 Who are Bob and Amy? (A)Classmates. (B)Family members. (C)Father and daughter. Accord
2024將少一天假

2024將少一天假

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Photo courtesy of MUSE AI 2023年的長假不少,但是補上班日也隨之增多。部分企業在反應工作時程受到影響的同時,也表示補班日的工作效率與效能有時真的會不太一樣。在這樣的考量下,政府調整了明年補班與補假的規範,從中有許多toeic英文,學習了之後也方便與外籍員工布達交流。 Staff Announcement: Update on Holiday and "Make-Up" Day Policy for 2024 Dear Team, We wish to inform you about some changes to the holiday policy for 2024 based on the recent guidelines released by the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA): The number of "make-up" days, where staff has to work or attend classes after a holiday, has been reduced to only one day in 2024. The total days off and extended weekends in 2024 will be slightly fewer than in 2023. The concept of "make-up" days is being redefined. Instead of a fixed make-up day for long holidays, we will adopt a flexible approach, limiting to one
ESG研討會邀請函

ESG研討會邀請函

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ESG是近年來企業大量關注的議題,下文是一場ESG研討會的邀請,我們來一起看看研討會邀請函的用法有哪些。 To: All Employees From: Jane Doe, Head of Corporate Responsibility Date: September 5, 2023 Subject: RSVP for ESG Seminar on Sept 20 with Dr. Emma Thompson BrightWave Inc. is hosting an ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) Seminar on September 20, from 10 AM to 12 PM in Conference Room 401. Dr. Emma Thompson, a leading ESG expert, will be our keynote speaker. The seminar will focus on "Integrating ESG Objectives into Strategic Business Goals." Agenda: 10:15 AM: Keynote by Dr. Thompson 11:00 AM: Q&A 11:30 AM: Networking Why Attend? Learn about the latest ESG trends. Align your work with our ESG goals. RSVP by September 10 via the internal event portal. Your participation is strongly encouraged as we
Groundbreaking 常溫超導體成真?

Groundbreaking 常溫超導體成真?

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  Photo courtesy of 123rf   大部分超導體的形成都是在極低溫,因此製備十分困難,日前當南韓科學家說他們發現可以在常溫中展現出超導性的LK-99,業界無比興奮。不過這項消息也隨後被科學家們推翻,因為他們發現就目前的實驗結果看來,其並不具備超導體特質。知名科學期刊Nature,更直接在8/16刊登論文表示LK-99並非超導體,為整場常溫超導體的奇幻之旅畫下句點,筆者根據該文章做了簡單摘要,透過這篇文章,讀者可以知道一些基本超導體知識以及表達看法的相關單字。   In late July, a groundbreaking discovery drew public attention. A South Korean team claimed that LK-99 exhibited superconductivity at normal pressure and room temperatures up to 127°C, contrasting with conventional superconductors that work at extremely low temperatures and pressures. However, further investigations have shown that impurities, particularly copper sulfide, were responsible for its apparent characteristics of partial levitation over a magnet and sharp drops in electrical resistivity. Finally, multip
電影學TOEIC  <芭比Barbie>的動人獨白

電影學TOEIC <芭比Barbie>的動人獨白

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芭比不單單只是回憶童年的電影,其提出生活中的性別平等(gender equality)、父權主義(patriarchy)等議題深入人心,劇中的芭比迷Gloria經歷進入社會、婚姻育兒之後對真人芭比的肺腑之言,反映出女性為了追逐社會期待,內心中的迷失感;這段獨白引起了大眾討論與認同,被評為奧斯卡等級(Oscar worthy)的發言,而透過這邊我們可以更以學習幾個很重要的TOEIC常用單字以及句型,我們一起看這段話學習多益英文。   “It is literally impossible to be a woman. You are so beautiful, and so smart, and it kills me that you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow we’re always doing it wrong. “   “You have to be thin, but not too thin. ... You’re supposed to stay pretty for men, but not so pretty that you tempt them too much or that you threaten other women because you’re supposed to be a part of the sisterhood. ... It’s too hard! It’s too contradictory and nobody gives you a medal or says thank you! And it turns out in fact th
生活英語X國中會考 【生活篇】酷暑難過的真相

生活英語X國中會考 【生活篇】酷暑難過的真相

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★ 單字 record [ˈrek.ɚd ] n. 記錄(國中基礎1200字) responsible [rɪˈspɑːn.sə.bəl] adj. 有責任的(國中基礎1200字)   ★ 實用字詞 reassert (v.) 重申 climate change (n.)氣候變遷 global (adj.) 全球的 閱讀技巧:找出文章中的Signpost(標示語),以利閱讀。 First, the average global temperature and the sea surface temperature are higher than before.  Second, there is more ice losing in Antarctic sea. (第一,全球均溫和海洋表面溫度皆比以往高。第二,更多南極區的冰正在消失。)   考題練習:TOEIC Bridge測驗+國中會考題型         Why is the temperature in summer getting higher? (A) Climate change. (B) Extreme weather. (C) Wildfires. Which of the following is NOT the evidence of climate change? (A) The higher sea surface temperature. (B) The losing ice in Antarctic area. (C) The lower average global temperat
生活英語X國中會考 【生活篇】中元節

生活英語X國中會考 【生活篇】中元節

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★ 單字 festival [fes.tə.vəl ] n. 節日(國中基礎1200字) spirit [ˈspɪr.ət] n. 精神; 靈魂;心靈(國中進階2000字) respect [rɪˈspekt] n. v. 尊敬;尊重(國中基礎1200字) ★ 實用字詞 ritual (n.) 儀式 deceased (adj.) 去世的 scapegoat (n.) 代罪羔羊;替死鬼 閱讀技巧:找出文章中的名詞子句(that S + V),以利閱讀。 Chinese believe that the gate of hell opens on the first day of the month… (中國人相信地獄門在此月第一天打開…)   考題練習:TOEIC Bridge測驗+國中會考題型 When is the Ghost Festival? (A) On the first day of the seventh month. (B) On the fifteenth day of the seventh month. (C) On the last day of the seventh month. What do Chinese people do to celebrate the Ghost Festival? (A) Release sky lanterns. (B) Set off fireworks. (C) Prepare food offerings. What CAN’T people do during the Ghost month? (A) Go swimming.
生活英語X國中會考【校園篇】體驗「感飢12」

生活英語X國中會考【校園篇】體驗「感飢12」

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★ 單字 delicious [dɪˈlɪʃ.əs ] adj. 美味的(國中基礎1200字) experience [ɪkˈspɪr.i.əns] v. 經歷(國中基礎1200字) ★ 實用字詞 famine (n.) 飢荒 precious (adj.) 珍貴的 suffer (v.) 受苦;受難   The two junior high school students are talking about “The 12-Hour Famine” activity. 2個國中生正在討論「感飢十二」活動。 閱讀技巧:找出長句中的主要主詞和動詞,以利閱讀。 Thanks to the activity, I realize (S + V) how precious the food is. 多虧了此活動,我明白食物有多珍貴。   考題練習:TOEIC Bridge測驗+國中會考題型 What are the students talking about? (A) A game. (B) A subject. (C) An activity.   What did the student do during The 12-Hour Famine activity? (A) Having dinner with their family. (B) Not having food. (C) Playing games.   Based on the reading, what can we refer to? (A) Dora didn’t join the activi
4個字 搞定職缺工作敘述

4個字 搞定職缺工作敘述

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企業在徵才時,首先會從履歷來判斷是否要和對方進行第二關面試,因此履歷的好壞決定求職的成敗。本次介紹4個用來描述工作內容的英文動詞,能為履歷及面試大大加分,同時也是TOEIC測驗的常考單字。 We are seeking a motivated Sales Manager to drive sales growth. As a Sales Manager, you’ll implement effective sales strategies, coordinate sales activities, supervise operations, and evaluate performance. Responsibilities include setting sales targets, mentoring the team, analyzing market trends, etc. (我們正在尋找一位主動積極的業務經理來推動我們業績成長。擔任業務經理需要有效執行銷售策略,協調銷售活動,管理任務的執行,並評估銷售表現,詳細的職務責任包含設定銷售目標,輔導帶領團隊,分析市場趨勢等。)   coordinate 協調 coordinate當動詞解釋為「協調、相互配合」,由字首「co- 」可判斷出有together、with「相互一起」的意思,coordinate經常搭配與活動或任務相關的名詞,例如activity、efforts、campaign、work、operation,甚至負面的單字attack「攻擊」也可以和coordinate做搭配。若要形容一個人負責協調或整合的工作,那就是一位coordinator「協調者」。 The event planner coordinated all the logistics, incl