E-Concussion

The event that I am going to mention was happened in my college life. Getting drunk is not so nice for a lady. But I did it although it was so awful, but it is really an unforgettable experience.
There was one night in the weekend. We girls all got together in the dormitory.
One of us suggested drinking wine together. I was shock,” Jesus we are still under age!” My roommate said” Come on, we are all inside the room, no one knows”.
Then one of us, the bold girl, went out to buy some wines from the grocery. She bought a lot., beers , plum wine and some delicious dishes.
I was really nervous to try that, but since everyone was doing it, I had to get involve of this big event. We didn’t drink the wine straight away but played games. The losers drank the wine. We were so excited when someone was losing. We yelled and sang songs. Hence, we finished all bottles.
What happened then was really interesting. Three girls started to cry and vomit. They all lied down on the bed crying like a baby, nagging a lot of nonsense. The rest of us took care of them. I have to admit that I was not having a clear mind too. But do you know what had happened to me? I didn’t cry but kept on singing songs. I was so happy. But I did terribly vomit inside the toilet. I helped them to clean the massy then fell asleep sweetly.
The next morning we wake up. We all felt our heads were heavy like one ton truck, and so dizzy. We all had headache. It was lucky that the next day was Sunday. We all looked like ghosts in the day time.
Since this unforgettable experience, I’d never drink till vomit. It was somehow fun to get drunk, but so uncomfortable to vomit and headache. Well, well once is really enough for me. It was my first try also my last time. Now I still prefer to drink wine like a lady. Drinking some wine is healthy, but better not to be a crazy drinker!


Shavia

English Concussion Club time on 2007/10/24
Hostesses: Joyce and Shavia

＊Reading Essays (divide into two groups)
7:30-8:10:
We will read three essays, after reading, each of us has to choose one topic from three essays to write an essay as our homework.
PS: Shavia has found a website that can do free marking, you all can register as a member to make use of this website. http://www.language-exchanges.org/login.aspx
＊Quiz time (divide into two groups)
8:10-8:30:
.We will do a quiz to revise what we’ve learnt from past gatherings.

8:30-8:40 Take a break
＊Game time (together)
8:40-8:50 Play an English game together—Joyce is studying games.
＊Your Story
8:50-9:20 : Story time (divide into two groups)
Each of us has to prepare at least one her/his photo and tell us a story of the photo.

9:20-9:30 (combine groups together)
Each group have to be indicated by hosts for two persons to tell stories from their group


Joyce and Shavia

**Possible questions form this topic
(Direction: These might be the questions in our test, so try to memorize these parts.)
1. Make three sentences with frequency adverbs.
(always, often, usually, occasionally, rarely, never )
2. Salutation:
Which salutation shows respect: Mr. or Ms. (Last Name)
If you don’t know the recipient’ name what salutation can you use: To whom it May Concern, Dear Sir, or Dear Madam
3. Complimentary Close:
very formal: Respectfully yours
typical, less formal: Sincerely
polite, neutral: Very truly yours
friendly, informal: Cordially Yours
family, couple: With Love, With All My Love

**Vocabulary

1. Certified mail: class mail requiring proof of delivery. (掛號信)
2. confidential: secret; not to be told to others
3. Salutation:
Greetings indicating respect and affection; regards.
A word or phrase of greeting used to begin a letter or message.
4. compliment: express admiration( pleasure) of
5. sequel 續集ex: the sequel to the novel
6. Q: What grade are you in? A: I'm a fourth-grader or I'm in fourth grade
7. cousin: 堂(或表)兄弟;堂(或表)姐妹
8. nephew:外甥 niece: 外甥女
9. late for: 來不及
10 cordial:warm,friendly 熱忱的,友好的;衷心的;真摯的
11. Attn:It's a abbr of attention ,usually use in formail mail 有往上陳送,敬請知悉的意思

**Minutes
1. It better to separate the whole group into two parts.For speaking and concentrating more.
2. The least hosts should hold a quiz for E-concussioners.
3. We will always keep the free talk park, try to make a presentation.
Make sure you prepare your free talk, this is your right.
4. Set a goal for yourself.

Sometimes we are separated into groups in the free talk part, but i am still curious about what another group talks about. Although i can read feedbacks on our blog to know more about others' sharing things, sometimes listening directly to others is more exciting. However, i understand "sharing time of each person" & "condition controlling(in a big group, everyone should speak loud enough, concerntrate on the topic and respect the speakers)" are also what we concern about. I am thinking if there is a good way to solve all these problems. Can anyone make a suggestion? Or we can talk about this altogether next time.

Peggy

Hey guys,

Recently 品冠 & 梁靜茹 sang a song called 'Way Back Into Love'. I found the original version from the movie、Music and Lyrics (K歌情人) sang by Hugh Grant & Haley Bennett. Here is the link of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qAM2zRE3GI&mode=related&search=

Another song is a background music of commercial film of Coco CHANEL、sang by Joss Stone. The original version was sang by Nat King Cole (納京高) in Jazz style. I think Joss' version is more sexy~ The link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14GXk01PMkc&mode=related&search=


=Lyrics=

Way Back Into Love
Featuring:Hugh Grant/Haley Bennett

I've been living with a shadow overhead 我活在陰影的如影隨形
I've been sleeping with a cloud above my bed 我睡在烏雲的揮之不去
I've been lonely for so long 我已經孤單了好久好久
Trapped in the past、I just can't seem to move on 被回憶糾纏不清 讓自己寸步難行

I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away 我壓抑了所有的希望所有的夢
Just in case I ever need them again someday 或許有一天我會再找回渴望
I've been setting aside time 我仍保留著一些些時間
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind 在心靈深處　挪出了一點點空間

All I wanna do is find a way back into love 我好想再回到愛
I can't make it through without a way back into love 我怎能不再回到愛
Oh oh oh

I've been watching but the stars refuse to shine 我仰望　但心光無言
I've been searching but I just don't see the signs 我追尋　但天地無情
I know that it's out there 但我知道就在某個遠方
There's got to be something for my soul somewhere 那裡一定有我靈魂的歸屬

I've been looking for someone to shed some light 我仍渴求能給我曙光的那個人
Not somebody just to get me throught the night 而不只是陪我虛渡長夜的那個誰
I could use some direction 一個指引我何去何從的人
And I'm open to your suggestions 一個讓我敞開了心房的人

All I wanna do is find a way back into love 我好想再回到愛
I can't make it through without a way back into love 我怎能不再回到愛
And if I open my heart again 如果我重新打開心房
I guess I'm hoping you'll be there for me in the end 我想陪我到最後的一定非你莫屬

There are moments when I don't know if it's real 有時候我覺得一切如夢似幻
Or if anybody feels the way I feel 不確定是否有人也與我心心相印
I need inspiration 我需要的是一點心有靈犀
Not just another negotiation 我不要再一次彼此妥協

All I wanna do is find a way back into love 我好想再回到愛
I can't make it 'ture' without a way back into love 我怎能不再回到愛
And if I open my heart to you 如果我再對你敞開心房
I'm hoping you'll show me what to do 我要你告訴我什麼是愛
And if you help me to start again 如果讓我重新再來的　非你莫屬
You know that I'll be there for you in the end 請相信　陪你到最後的一定非我莫屬



L-O-V-E
Vocal:Joss Stone

L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very、very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you

L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very、very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you


Peggy

pins and needles 手腳發麻
Ex: I sat so long that my foot was full of pins and needles.