E-Concussion

Dear E-boys and E-girls

Please preview the schedule this week.

7:30-8:10 CNN interview of Ma Ying-jeou + quiz (by Joyce)
8:10-8:50 Daily English - Typhoon is coming! (by Leo)
Let's take 10
9:00-9:20 Free Talk -Topic: choose one
1. What did u do last weekend--in the typhoon days?
2. When you are asked to do something which you think is impossible. What and how will you do? Give an example about your experience if you have.

9:20-9:30 Discussion: Visit Amy + Autum trip

Have a nice week ^^

Leo & Joyce

When you are reading newspapers or magazines, what is the most eye-catching headlines that you would like to read? why?

I like to read new about technology, travel and murder case.

First, I like anything fresh and interesting. Reading about technology headlines can keep me up to date with the most current industry (Since I am in this industry). Also I can realize what skills I need to reinforce to help me with my job.

Second, travel can broaden my horizon. Although I may not remember everything first time I see it, getting similar things over and over will help me remember the stuffs I have been through. Plus, travelling around the world allows me to observe the cultural impact between different countries; therefore, it expands my global view.

The last, reading news about killing sprees makes me hot-blooded. Analyzing the killer’s motives and how he/she plans helps me understand what kind of perspective I need to prepare myself with to get things done (not killing people of course).

All my friends know that I am nature-oriented guy now. I have read many magazines and a lot of people ask “why mountain-climbing?” Is it worthwhile to go through all those physical pain just to enjoy the amazing view at the mountain peak for two minutes? To me it is an activity that requires both physical and mental strength. I have to take a decent weight of necessary equipment in the mountain. And I also need to understand the trip schedule and pay attention to team members’ health condition and see if they are just pretending. Astronomy, botany, cooking and emergency handling are very important subjects for me to learn and they may come in handy from time to time. Many people encounter accident in the mountain because they overestimate their condition and they want to succeed at once. I want to advice, if I may, people who is interested in mountain climbing for the first time to consult with experienced climber fully practice with easier one before going to a perilous mountain.


~~By Paul

Hey Guys,

Please note the schedule of this week gathering!

7:30~ 8:00 Quiz
8:00~ 8:10 Check the answer
8:10~ 8:30 Game time(what's the most.... in the world?)
========Break time==================
8:40~ 9:15 free talk
9:15~ 9:30 dicuss the Autumn trip and 9/10 restaurant

the Topic of the free talk is:
1. When you are reading newspapers or magazines, what is the most eye-catching headlines that you would like to read? why?
2. Have you seen something interesting in the news lately?


Have a great week, guys!!

James & Paul

*Chinglish(中式英文) Made Good

-  Please check the following sentences, if there are mistakes, please correct them.

*The correct way of speaking

1.    I want you and Tim to be responsible for this project.

更道地的說法：I’d like you to work with Tim on this project.

2.    You must go the the HR department to deal with that.

更道地的說法：You should / need to handle that with the HR department.

3.    Let me know as soon as possible who can support us.

你也可以這樣說：Let me know as soon as possible who can help us out.

4.    Why don’t you see if /whether you can meet with her this afternoon.

5.    I want to see those reports on my desk before you get off work.

更道地的說法：I need those reports by the end of the day.

6.    Does anyone want to take the minutes?

7.    I’m sorry; she’s not available right now.

你也可以這樣說：She is at lunch.

8.    What is this in regards to?

你也可以這樣說：May I ask what this is about?

May I ask what this is regarding?

9.    Would you mind holding?

你也可以這樣說：Hold, please.

Hold the line, please.

Just a moment, please.

10.  Could you transfer me to the marketing department?

你也可以這樣說：May I have the marketing department, please?

Could you put me through to the marketing department?

11.  You (must) have dialed the wrong number.

12.  Would you like to leave him a message?

你也可以這樣說：May I take a message?

begin V.S initiate

- Thinking which word is correct

1. The senate will (begin/ initiate) a new environmental policy next month.

2. The new college entrance tests are set to (begin/ initiate) on March 7^th.

-  Practice

1. If everyone will take their seats, we will (begin/ initiate) the meeting.

2. Employees are asked to (begin/ initiate) their workday on time.

3. Over a thousand passengers (began/ initiated) a class-action lawsuit against the airline.

4. The company (began/ initiated) a new employment regulation.

emigrate/immigrate/migrate

- Thinking which word is correct

1. The irish Famine of 1845 led many families to (emigrate/ immigrate/ migrate) from their homes.

2. Canadian Geese (emigrate/ immigrate/ migrate) south every winter.

3. She was only five years old when her family (emigrated/ immigrated/ migrated) here.

-  Practice

1. The famine in England in the 1840s was a major reason so many (emigrated/ immigrated/ migrated).

2. If they want to marry, Grenda will have to (emigrate/ immigrate/ migrate) to this country.

3. It is normal for workers to (emigrate/ immigrate/ migrate) from Mexico to California for farm work.

4. War is and always has been the number one cause of people (emigrating/ immigrating/ migrating).

5. Animals (emigrate/ immigrate/ migrate) for food availability and climate changes.

6. His grandfather (emigrated/ immigrated/ migrated) to this country and started a vineyard.