(1)
additional notes in class
song :
But in the sun you've
got to play the game
When you cry in
winter time
You can't pretend
it's nothing but the rain
How many times I've
seen
Tear's coming from
your blue eyes
Rain and tears all
the same
But in the sun you've
got to play the game
Give me the moons of
love
I need the moods of
love
Rain and tears in the
sun
For in your heart you
feel the rainbow waves
Rain nor tears both
rush home
For in her heart
there'll never be the sun
Rain and tears all
the same
But in the sun you've
got to play the game
reading skill :
When words have
multiple levels of meaning, it is important to look for the shared basic
meaning among the levels. If you understand the core meaning, you will
understand any new forms and uses of the word you see.
(2) vocabulary
journey
day1
come
down with
sentence (in the
article) : The whole idea of it makes me feel like I’m coming down with something.
meaning : to become
ill with a particular disease, usually one that is not serious
simple sentence : I
came down with flu and was unable to go to work.
psyche /ˈsaɪki/ noun
sentence (in the
article) : She spent her life plumbing the mysteries of the human psyche.
meaning : the part of
your mind that controls your attitudes and behavior
simple sentence : He
portrays the psyche as poly-centric.
wizard /ˈwɪzə(r)d/ noun
sentence (in the
article) : At four I was an Arabian wizard.
meaning : a man in
stories who has magic powers
simple sentence : Wizards
usually use magic wands to perform spells.
digit / ˈdɪdʒɪt/ noun
sentence (in the
article) : I can lie on my bed and remember every digit.
meaning : one of the
written numbers from 0 to 9
simple sentence : You
will be given a nine-digit account number.
simplicity
/ sɪmˈplɪsəti/
noun
sentence (in the
article) : You have forgotten the perfect simplicity of
being one and the beautiful complexity introduced by two.
meaning : the quality
of being simple
simple sentence : She
dressed with elegant simplicity.
insight
/ ˈɪnsaɪt/
noun
sentence (in the
article) : The poet provides readers with insights
into ordinary life experiences.
meaning : the ability
to notice and understand a lot about people or situations
simple sentence : Children
can sometimes show quite remarkable insight.
solemnly / ˈsɒləmli/ adverb
sentence (in the
article) : He vowed quite solemnly that he would carry out his promise.
meaning : very
serious or formal in manner, behavior, or expression
simple sentence : The
enquiries into the deaths were extensive and solemnly undertaken.
drain / dreɪn/ verb
sentence (in the
article) : The civil war drained the country of its manpower and wealth.
meaning : to use so
much of someone’s energy or strength etc. that they feel very tired or weak
simple sentence : The
tension drained slightly and they stole little glances at each other.
skin
/ skɪn/
verb
sentence (in the
article) : But now when I fall upon the sidewalks of life, I skin my
knees.
meaning : to hurt a
part of your body by falling onto a rough surface in a way that causes some
skin to be removed
simple sentence : I
fell off my bicycle and skinned my knee.
one
thing leads to another
sentence (in the
article) : One thing leads to another, and today he has a second career as an actor.
meaning : used when
you cannot or do not want to give a lot of details about how something happens
simple sentence : We
kissed, and, well, one thing led to another.
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likelihood
/ ˈlaɪklihʊd/
noun
sentence (in the
article) : There are four factors that seem to contribute to the likelihood
that someone will celebrate a triple-digit birthday.
meaning : the chance
that something might happen
simple sentence : The
likelihood of developing cancer is increased in people who smoke.
strenuous / ˈstrenjuəs/ adjective
sentence (in the
article) : Another benefit to cultivating food at home is that home gardeners
get regular, yet not overly strenuous, exercise.
meaning : a strenuous
activity is one in which it is necessary for you to use a lot of effort,
energy, or strength
simple sentence : The
job involves strenuous work and long hours.
flexibility / ˌfleksəˈbɪləti/ noun
sentence (in the
article) : There is a lot of scientific evidence to support the importance of
regular, non-strenuous activity for maintaining body strength and flexibility as one ages.
meaning : the ability
to bend or move easily
simple sentence : Exercises
can improve your flexibility.
centenarian / ˌsentɪˈneəriən/ noun
sentence (in the
article) : The number of centenarians is expected to double in the next 15 years.
meaning : someone who
is 100 years old or older
simple sentence : The
country's centenarian ranks are dominated by women.
in
sum
sentence (in the
article) : In sum, it
seems that the lifestyle that leads to a long life is one that is full of
pleasurable and meaningful activities.
meaning : used for
giving a summary of what you have said
simple sentence : In
sum, alternative policies were not considered.
anticipate
/ ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt/
verb
sentence (in the
article) : People who can anticipate two or three bonus decades, free from the stresses of raising
children and paying bills, will find themselves with the time to pursue
activities that feed the soul.
meaning : to think
that something will probably happen
simple sentence : We
don’t anticipate this causing any difficulties.
pursue
/ pə(r)ˈsjuː/
verb
sentence (in the
article) : People who can anticipate two or three bonus decades, free from the
stresses of raising children and paying bills, will find themselves with the
time to pursue
activities that feed the soul.
meaning : to follow a
course of activity
simple sentence : They
have continued to pursue a policy of repression
breakthrough / ˈbreɪkθruː/ noun
sentence (in the
article) : Whether continuing to make breakthroughs in
nuclear physics or just playing the role of a nuclear physicist on television,
older people are already changing the rules of aging.
meaning : a discovery
or achievement that comes after a lot of hard work
simple sentence : Scientists
predict a major breakthrough within six months.
take
up
sentence (in the
article) : Fern continues to volunteer, while Benny has taken up
writing.
meaning : to start
doing something regularly as a habit, job, or interest
simple sentence : I
took up smoking when I was at school.
rest
home
sentence (in the
article) : A great-grandfather who still lives with his family, jokes with his
great-children, and carves the turkey at Thanksgiving enjoys better mental
health than a man of the same age living alone or in a rest home
among strangers.
meaning : a place
where old and sick people can live and be taken care of
simple sentence : She
volunteered as a nurse in a rest home.
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longevity / lɒnˈdʒevəti/ noun
sentence (in the
article) : According to Buettner, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, squashes,
and beans are all part of the longevity diet.
meaning : the fact of
having a long life or existence
simple sentence : We
wish you both health and longevity.
inspirational
/ ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən(ə)l/
adjective
sentence (in the
article) :He often plays the inspirational Einstein in children’s movies.
meaning : extremely
good or skillful
simple sentence : Brown’s
last-minute goal was truly inspirational.
figuratively / ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/ adverb
sentence (in the
article) : You learned that words are sometimes used figuratively, or in a different way from their usual meaning.
meaning : using words
not in their normal literal meaning but in a way that makes a description more interesting
or impressive
simple sentence : Her
voice was crisp and authoritative.
biennial / baɪˈeniəl/ adjective
sentence (in the
article) : The workers were strongly against the biennial
election.
meaning : a biennial
event happens once every two years
simple sentence : The
governor explained the biennial budget proposal.
polytheistic / ˌpɑliθiˈɪstɪk/ adjective
sentence (in the
article) : Sumerian religion was polytheistic, that is, they worshipped
many gods.
meaning : belief in
or worship of more than one god
simple sentence : The ancient Egyptians, who
were polytheistic, worshiped a number of gods and sacred animals.
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