One day,Amy was at home alone.When she watching TV very happily.She smelt some smoke.Then,she found that her neighbour's house was on fire.She was very scared.But she tried to clam herself down.
She phoned 999 to report the fire to the fire deoartment.Then,she waited for the firemen to arrive at the door of her house.Whenthe firemen arrived,Amy show them the house.The fire was burning stronger and stronger.Luckily,the firemen put out the fire quickily and the fire was under control.
When the neighbour came back,he was very happy that his house hadn't been burnt down.He was thankful to Amy.Then said,"I am very luckily that I have a neighbour like you!You are very nice and brave!May we be friend?".
2008年12月27日 星期六
a funny dating
It was a friday afternoon.After the lessons,David asked Amy to watch a movie with him on saturday.Amy agreed promptly and happily.It was because she liked David.David was smart and handsome.Many of her classmate wanted to have dating with David.
To prepare for the dating,Amy went to a fashion house to buy some new clothes after sacool.She also went to the Lee's hair salon for a hair cut.She was busy but very happy.She enjoyed the dating.
Amy spent the whole day on saturday dressing up herself.She put some make up on her face.She wore the fashionable dress she bought.She jelled her hair.She tried lots of ornaments to match her nwe dress.She was happy to her look and say goodbye to her mum.
When she arrived at the cinema,she saw all herclassmates.She was puzzled.One of her friends told her it was Cindy's brithday.Cindy was David's girlfriend!Amy thought about the time she spent on dressing herself.She was very embarassed.
To prepare for the dating,Amy went to a fashion house to buy some new clothes after sacool.She also went to the Lee's hair salon for a hair cut.She was busy but very happy.She enjoyed the dating.
Amy spent the whole day on saturday dressing up herself.She put some make up on her face.She wore the fashionable dress she bought.She jelled her hair.She tried lots of ornaments to match her nwe dress.She was happy to her look and say goodbye to her mum.
When she arrived at the cinema,she saw all herclassmates.She was puzzled.One of her friends told her it was Cindy's brithday.Cindy was David's girlfriend!Amy thought about the time she spent on dressing herself.She was very embarassed.
A letter to amy
To Amy,
Hi,Amy!I am sorry to hear that you have been very stressed these days.You felt bad about the failed results of the two tests.I know that you are a hardworking student.You would not hail a test without good reasons.
Although you failed two tests,I can see that it was more to do with the open days than your ability.If you didn't need to prepare for the open days.You would not be so tired to study and fail the tests.
I think you can tell the teaches that the reason of your failed result!You may try to ask them to give you another chance to redo tests.
I hope my advice can help you to solve the problem.Hope to listen to your good news!
Hi,Amy!I am sorry to hear that you have been very stressed these days.You felt bad about the failed results of the two tests.I know that you are a hardworking student.You would not hail a test without good reasons.
Although you failed two tests,I can see that it was more to do with the open days than your ability.If you didn't need to prepare for the open days.You would not be so tired to study and fail the tests.
I think you can tell the teaches that the reason of your failed result!You may try to ask them to give you another chance to redo tests.
I hope my advice can help you to solve the problem.Hope to listen to your good news!
2008年11月29日 星期六
Letter to Seek Advice
Your friend, Amy is sending you a letter sharing with you some unhappy experience. She wants to ask for your help. Read the letter and reply her with your suggestions.
Hi Emily
I'm very stressed these days. Let me share with you what have happened, so you may give me some advice.
These days, our school is preparing for the open days. I am one of the choir members and I need to stay two days after the school for the choir practice. At the same time, I also need to help to decorate the classrooms for the open days. It takes me two more days after school.
The problem is I was so tired after I came home. I went straight to bed. I couldn't manage to study and revise for the tests. So, I failed two tests in the past two weeks. I felt very bad about the results.
What shall I do? Please help me.
Best Wishes,
Amy
2008年11月22日 星期六
Proofreading Task
1. _______________ The Department of Health say that
2. _______________ two out of each 10 primary school students
3. _______________ is overweight. The Department asked
4. _______________ 11, 180 primary school student and
5. _______________ their parents for children's eating habits.
6. _______________ Only 10 percent claims they do not
7. _______________ consume some highly-sweet products.
8. _______________ The government said they will try
9. _______________ to educate all students with
10. ______________ healthy eat habits, starting
11. ______________ in Kindergarten.
2. _______________ two out of each 10 primary school students
3. _______________ is overweight. The Department asked
4. _______________ 11, 180 primary school student and
5. _______________ their parents for children's eating habits.
6. _______________ Only 10 percent claims they do not
7. _______________ consume some highly-sweet products.
8. _______________ The government said they will try
9. _______________ to educate all students with
10. ______________ healthy eat habits, starting
11. ______________ in Kindergarten.
Proofreading
1. articles -->a/an/the/some/any/singular/plural
2.subject-verb agreement-->e.g. I go /He goes
3.tenses-->active / passive
4.conjunction-->and (in addition, besides, furthermore, even, moreover)/but (although, however)/or (else, whereas) /when/since
5.preposition-->in/on/at/through/past/along/by
6.parts of speech-->noun/pronoun/adjective/adverb/verb
7.spelling
8.choice of vocabulary
9.phrasal verb
10. modal verbs-->shall/may/might/can/could/should/would/will
11. sentence structure --> subject +verb + object + adjunct (relative clause - who that)
12. present participle/ past participle ---> an interesting book, I'm interested in something
2.subject-verb agreement-->e.g. I go /He goes
3.tenses-->active / passive
4.conjunction-->and (in addition, besides, furthermore, even, moreover)/but (although, however)/or (else, whereas) /when/since
5.preposition-->in/on/at/through/past/along/by
6.parts of speech-->noun/pronoun/adjective/adverb/verb
7.spelling
8.choice of vocabulary
9.phrasal verb
10. modal verbs-->shall/may/might/can/could/should/would/will
11. sentence structure --> subject +verb + object + adjunct (relative clause - who that)
12. present participle/ past participle ---> an interesting book, I'm interested in something
2008年11月8日 星期六
Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the questions.
When John Yuen was in Form 3, his father had an accident on a building site. As a result, Mr Yuen was unable to work and had to stay at home. He received some compensation but was not enought to support his family. John realized that he would have to leave school and get a job to help his family.
John obtained a job as a laborer on a building site but he did not like the work because it had no prospects. john wrote to an uncle in Scotland and asked him for a job in his restaurant. Uncle Paul did not reply immediately because he was opening a new restaurant. Then he wrote to John and said:
"I'm sorry but I can't give you a job now because you're too young and inexperienced. The UK Government would not allow you to stay here. However, if you really want to work over here, I can tell you what you must do.
First of all, choose a good restaurant in Kowloon. Go to the restaurant, see the manager, and ask for a job so that you can learn any kind of Chinese cooking. You'll have to start at the bottom and do all the dirty jobs. Later on, the cooks will let you help them. In the evening, go to classes at one of Polytechnics so that you can continue with your education and learn about cooking.
After three or four years, try to get a certificate from the Polytechnic and from the manager of the restaurant to prove that you are a good cook. Write to me when you have done this. I'll tell the Government here that I need another Hong Kong cook. Then you can come and stay here at the tie. After five years, you can get a British passport. Good luck. "
John discussed Uncle Paul's letter with his parents. They agreed with the advice in it, so John went to Kowloon and obtained a job in a large restaurant. he enrolled in classes at the Hong Kong Polytechnic in Hung Hom, and worked hard by day and in the evening. Four years later, he wrote to Uncle Paul again and was offered a job at a new restaurant his uncle had opened in Manchester. That was several years ago. Since then, John has worked for his uncle for eight years. Now he is planning to move to London and open his own restaurant. He hopes to provide jobs for his two younger brothers.
1. In the first paragraph, we are told that Mr Yuen received compensation, so we know that somebody
A. operated on him.
B. gave him a disease
C. blamed him for the accident
D. paid him some money.
2. Scotland is
A. in England
B. part of England
C. part of the United Kingdom
D. near the U.K.
3. John's action in leaving school was .... one.
A. an selfish
B. an unnecessary
C. a foolish
D. a selfish
4. At the end of four years, John had to get a ... to show that he could cook.
A. test
B. examination
C. certificate
D. diploma
5. John did not like his first job because it had no prospects. Then we can guess that John was
A. afraid of hard work
B. ambitious
C. aware that the work was dangerous
D. lazy.
6. When John received Uncle Paul's letter, the first thing he did was ...
A. look for a good restaurant
B. enroll in classes at a Polytechnic
C. talk to his parents about it
D. write and thank his uncle
7. When Uncle Paul said that was was inexperienced, he meant that John
A. had not been in Forms 4 and 5
B. had not passed his Form 5 exam
C. did not know how to cook
D. was much too young
8. How old is John Yuen now, as far as we can tell from the passage?
A. 18-19
B. 22-23
C. 25-26
D. 28-29
9. Why did Uncle Paul tell John to choose a good restaurant?
A. It would be easier for John to get a job there
B. John would get better training and experience.
C. There would be more employees and more chance of getting a job.
D. He would receive much more money.
10. In line19, "Enrolled in" is similar in meaning to
A. obtained information about
B. joined
C. worked very hard
D. found out about
When John Yuen was in Form 3, his father had an accident on a building site. As a result, Mr Yuen was unable to work and had to stay at home. He received some compensation but was not enought to support his family. John realized that he would have to leave school and get a job to help his family.
John obtained a job as a laborer on a building site but he did not like the work because it had no prospects. john wrote to an uncle in Scotland and asked him for a job in his restaurant. Uncle Paul did not reply immediately because he was opening a new restaurant. Then he wrote to John and said:
"I'm sorry but I can't give you a job now because you're too young and inexperienced. The UK Government would not allow you to stay here. However, if you really want to work over here, I can tell you what you must do.
First of all, choose a good restaurant in Kowloon. Go to the restaurant, see the manager, and ask for a job so that you can learn any kind of Chinese cooking. You'll have to start at the bottom and do all the dirty jobs. Later on, the cooks will let you help them. In the evening, go to classes at one of Polytechnics so that you can continue with your education and learn about cooking.
After three or four years, try to get a certificate from the Polytechnic and from the manager of the restaurant to prove that you are a good cook. Write to me when you have done this. I'll tell the Government here that I need another Hong Kong cook. Then you can come and stay here at the tie. After five years, you can get a British passport. Good luck. "
John discussed Uncle Paul's letter with his parents. They agreed with the advice in it, so John went to Kowloon and obtained a job in a large restaurant. he enrolled in classes at the Hong Kong Polytechnic in Hung Hom, and worked hard by day and in the evening. Four years later, he wrote to Uncle Paul again and was offered a job at a new restaurant his uncle had opened in Manchester. That was several years ago. Since then, John has worked for his uncle for eight years. Now he is planning to move to London and open his own restaurant. He hopes to provide jobs for his two younger brothers.
1. In the first paragraph, we are told that Mr Yuen received compensation, so we know that somebody
A. operated on him.
B. gave him a disease
C. blamed him for the accident
D. paid him some money.
2. Scotland is
A. in England
B. part of England
C. part of the United Kingdom
D. near the U.K.
3. John's action in leaving school was .... one.
A. an selfish
B. an unnecessary
C. a foolish
D. a selfish
4. At the end of four years, John had to get a ... to show that he could cook.
A. test
B. examination
C. certificate
D. diploma
5. John did not like his first job because it had no prospects. Then we can guess that John was
A. afraid of hard work
B. ambitious
C. aware that the work was dangerous
D. lazy.
6. When John received Uncle Paul's letter, the first thing he did was ...
A. look for a good restaurant
B. enroll in classes at a Polytechnic
C. talk to his parents about it
D. write and thank his uncle
7. When Uncle Paul said that was was inexperienced, he meant that John
A. had not been in Forms 4 and 5
B. had not passed his Form 5 exam
C. did not know how to cook
D. was much too young
8. How old is John Yuen now, as far as we can tell from the passage?
A. 18-19
B. 22-23
C. 25-26
D. 28-29
9. Why did Uncle Paul tell John to choose a good restaurant?
A. It would be easier for John to get a job there
B. John would get better training and experience.
C. There would be more employees and more chance of getting a job.
D. He would receive much more money.
10. In line19, "Enrolled in" is similar in meaning to
A. obtained information about
B. joined
C. worked very hard
D. found out about
Mummy
An old man and a middle-aged man found a mummy in an old room. They were very scared at first. They wanted to leave, but they were too frightened to make their legs move. The middle-aged man thought that it would be very dangerous if they could not drive out the mummy!
2008年11月1日 星期六
Garfield's Dream
The series of cartoons in Young Post of 30th of October, 2008, Garfield , Jon Arbuckle and Binkie are having their own dreams. Garfield is dreaming to become a human being like his master Jon Arbuckle. Jon wants to become like Binkie. Binkie wants to play the role of Garfield. But dream is dream. It won't be a truth. When morning comes, all dreams will disappear!
Young Post Reading- Bitter Truth
A recent survey has revealed high level of sugar in cereal. Cereal is a popular breakfast among children in Hong Kong and even the whole world. Children love cereal because it tastes sweet and looks funny. However, the high sugar level is unhealthy to their health.
2008年10月25日 星期六
Chain Sentences
1. I love computer games. The games are usually designed by software companies. These companies employ software engineers. They must be familiar with the use of computer. The use of computer can help them design interesting games.
2.I love shopping. Shopping is an interesting activity. The activity includes buying and looking for beautiful things. The beautiful items are usually displayed in the shopping windows. These windows can attract shoppers. The shoppers will pay money if they are attracted by those items.
3. I love singing. Singing is my life. My life becomes happier whenever I sing along with my friends. They like singing with me,too. I hope I can sing like a pop singer. Being a pop singer has always been my dream. I can earn for my living from singing.
4.I am a student. Students learn from teachers. They will ask their students to do homework. Homework is thought to be helpful for students' learning. But, students may not believe this.
2.I love shopping. Shopping is an interesting activity. The activity includes buying and looking for beautiful things. The beautiful items are usually displayed in the shopping windows. These windows can attract shoppers. The shoppers will pay money if they are attracted by those items.
3. I love singing. Singing is my life. My life becomes happier whenever I sing along with my friends. They like singing with me,too. I hope I can sing like a pop singer. Being a pop singer has always been my dream. I can earn for my living from singing.
4.I am a student. Students learn from teachers. They will ask their students to do homework. Homework is thought to be helpful for students' learning. But, students may not believe this.
2008年10月18日 星期六
Sentence Structures
1. Simple Sentence
a. I was writing to complain about the unsuccessful installation.
I am writing to complain about the unsuccessful installation.
b. I am going to watch a flim.
I was going to watch a flim.
c.I am writing to talk about the clothes.
I was writing to talk about the clothes.
d.I don't understand what you are talking about.
I didn't understand what you are talking about.
e.Do you know what you are doing?
Did you know what you are doing?
2. Compound Sentence
a. The PaL system is the territory-wide standard in Hong Kong and the system is widely used in Asia.
The PaL system was the territory-wide standard in Hong Kong and the system was widely used in Asia.
b.Insurance cannot cover everything, but it does cover the big expenses accrued while giving birth.
Insurance could not cover everything, but it did cover the big expenses accrued while giving birth.
c.Emily listens to the music and Billy watches the movie.
Emily listened to the music and Billy watched the movie.
d.Vicky wants to go shopping but Mark doesn't want to.
Vicky wanted to go shopping but Mark didn't want to.
e.I don't like writing and Vicky doesn't like running.
I didn't like writing and Vicky didn't like running.
3. Complex Sentence
a.I cannot understand why you agree to the installation.
I could not understand why you agreed to the installation.
b.The phrases in the following sentences add information to the base sentence but cannot stand alone.
The phrases in the following sentences added information to the base sentence but could not stand alone.
c.I know why Billy wants to listen to this song.
I knew why Billy want to listened to this song.
d.If you learn how to play this games, you will love it.
If you learned how to played this games, you would love it.
e.The kids need to go to bed after they finish their homework.
The kids needed to go to bed after they finished their homework.
a. I was writing to complain about the unsuccessful installation.
I am writing to complain about the unsuccessful installation.
b. I am going to watch a flim.
I was going to watch a flim.
c.I am writing to talk about the clothes.
I was writing to talk about the clothes.
d.I don't understand what you are talking about.
I didn't understand what you are talking about.
e.Do you know what you are doing?
Did you know what you are doing?
2. Compound Sentence
a. The PaL system is the territory-wide standard in Hong Kong and the system is widely used in Asia.
The PaL system was the territory-wide standard in Hong Kong and the system was widely used in Asia.
b.Insurance cannot cover everything, but it does cover the big expenses accrued while giving birth.
Insurance could not cover everything, but it did cover the big expenses accrued while giving birth.
c.Emily listens to the music and Billy watches the movie.
Emily listened to the music and Billy watched the movie.
d.Vicky wants to go shopping but Mark doesn't want to.
Vicky wanted to go shopping but Mark didn't want to.
e.I don't like writing and Vicky doesn't like running.
I didn't like writing and Vicky didn't like running.
3. Complex Sentence
a.I cannot understand why you agree to the installation.
I could not understand why you agreed to the installation.
b.The phrases in the following sentences add information to the base sentence but cannot stand alone.
The phrases in the following sentences added information to the base sentence but could not stand alone.
c.I know why Billy wants to listen to this song.
I knew why Billy want to listened to this song.
d.If you learn how to play this games, you will love it.
If you learned how to played this games, you would love it.
e.The kids need to go to bed after they finish their homework.
The kids needed to go to bed after they finished their homework.
2008年10月10日 星期五
Preposition Task
Fill in the blanks with the right prepositions.
Dear Mr Lam,
Re: Cleanliness __on__ staircase around the lobby __of__ Whamco Gardens
I am writing to complain ___about___ the messiness and uncollected rubbish ___around__ the lobby of our building.
I would like to draw your attention __to___ the fact that the staircase and lobby have not been cleaned __for__ at least ten days. Therefore, they are very dirty. Besides, the rubbish collection has not been improved. ____On____ Sundays when we are _at_ home, there is rubbish piling ___on___ the staircase all day __until__ evening. We find that such an environment is very unpleasant to live __in__.
Could you please inform us what the regular cleaning schedule and rubbish collection schedule ___of___ the building are? We would also like to know whether there is any provision ___for___ extra cleaning in the case ___of___ bad weather or construction work __in__ the building.
We are paying what seems to be a hight amount __of__ management fees considering the standard ___of___ service that we receive.
I await your answer and a considerable improvement ___in___ the cleaning service urgently.
Yours sincerely,
Signature
Dear Mr Lam,
Re: Cleanliness __on__ staircase around the lobby __of__ Whamco Gardens
I am writing to complain ___about___ the messiness and uncollected rubbish ___around__ the lobby of our building.
I would like to draw your attention __to___ the fact that the staircase and lobby have not been cleaned __for__ at least ten days. Therefore, they are very dirty. Besides, the rubbish collection has not been improved. ____On____ Sundays when we are _at_ home, there is rubbish piling ___on___ the staircase all day __until__ evening. We find that such an environment is very unpleasant to live __in__.
Could you please inform us what the regular cleaning schedule and rubbish collection schedule ___of___ the building are? We would also like to know whether there is any provision ___for___ extra cleaning in the case ___of___ bad weather or construction work __in__ the building.
We are paying what seems to be a hight amount __of__ management fees considering the standard ___of___ service that we receive.
I await your answer and a considerable improvement ___in___ the cleaning service urgently.
Yours sincerely,
Signature
2008年10月5日 星期日
Tenses Exercise
A. Fill in the right forms of the verb in the blanks.
1. He ____wash_____ (wash) his bike by himself.
2. My friend sometimes _____plays_____ (play) with his uncle.
3. I like to _____talk_____ ( talk ) with the actor.
4. My friend often _____goes_____ (go) shopping.
5. My mother _____cooked______ (cook) the dinner last weekend.
6. My coaches ____swim_____ (swim) in the sea.
7. We ___finish___(finish) doing our homework before dinner everyday.
8. My younger brother ____ate_____ (eat) three apples yesterday.
9. One of my friends ______likes_____ (like ) to play the guitar.
10. Can you _____run_____ (run) two miles ?
11. The teacher _____has______ (have) a headache.
12. They ______watches______ (watch) a movie every week.
13. Does it ______snow________ (snow) outside?
14. He often ____takes_____ (take) his umbrella with him.
15. My good friends _____stayed_____ (stay) in a good hotel last week.
16. I was very happy to _____playes_____ ( play ) in the park yesterday.
17. My friends often _____bring_____ (bring) his books to read.
18. The workers _____washed______ (wash) his car last weekend.
19. Tom and Jerry _____climb_____ (climb) the hill.
20. I ___finish___(finish) practise playing pinao before dinner everyday.
21. My aunt ____cooked_____ ( cook) lunch with me yesterday.
22. One of my uncles _____doesn't like_____ (not like ) to play the guitar.
23. Did you _____fly_____ (fly) by plane last week ?
24. The teacher _____doesn't have______ (not have) a headache.
25. They ______don't watch______ ( not watch) a movie every week.
26. Did it ______rain______ ( rain) outside?
27. He often ____rides_____ (ride) bike by myself.
28. My best friends _____live_____ (live) with his uncle.
29. I like to _____travel_____ ( travel ) to USA.
30. My friends often _____go_____ (go) shopping.
1. He ____wash_____ (wash) his bike by himself.
2. My friend sometimes _____plays_____ (play) with his uncle.
3. I like to _____talk_____ ( talk ) with the actor.
4. My friend often _____goes_____ (go) shopping.
5. My mother _____cooked______ (cook) the dinner last weekend.
6. My coaches ____swim_____ (swim) in the sea.
7. We ___finish___(finish) doing our homework before dinner everyday.
8. My younger brother ____ate_____ (eat) three apples yesterday.
9. One of my friends ______likes_____ (like ) to play the guitar.
10. Can you _____run_____ (run) two miles ?
11. The teacher _____has______ (have) a headache.
12. They ______watches______ (watch) a movie every week.
13. Does it ______snow________ (snow) outside?
14. He often ____takes_____ (take) his umbrella with him.
15. My good friends _____stayed_____ (stay) in a good hotel last week.
16. I was very happy to _____playes_____ ( play ) in the park yesterday.
17. My friends often _____bring_____ (bring) his books to read.
18. The workers _____washed______ (wash) his car last weekend.
19. Tom and Jerry _____climb_____ (climb) the hill.
20. I ___finish___(finish) practise playing pinao before dinner everyday.
21. My aunt ____cooked_____ ( cook) lunch with me yesterday.
22. One of my uncles _____doesn't like_____ (not like ) to play the guitar.
23. Did you _____fly_____ (fly) by plane last week ?
24. The teacher _____doesn't have______ (not have) a headache.
25. They ______don't watch______ ( not watch) a movie every week.
26. Did it ______rain______ ( rain) outside?
27. He often ____rides_____ (ride) bike by myself.
28. My best friends _____live_____ (live) with his uncle.
29. I like to _____travel_____ ( travel ) to USA.
30. My friends often _____go_____ (go) shopping.
2008年9月28日 星期日
Prepositions
Fill in the blanks with the prepositions: to, in, at, by, between, about, from, with, of
- Susan sits ___bewteen__ David and Nancy.
- Sam works __in__ Central.
- She walks __to___ the museum ___for___ the MTR station.
- The system starts functioning ____around____
- The school term begins _____in_____ September.
- We always travel ___by____ bus.
- John complains ____about____ the quality of service provided __by__ the receptionist of the Sha Tin Shopping Centre.
- Jimmy was familiar ___for___ the construction __about__ the building.
- He made a phone call ___to___ his friend living in San Francisco.
- I sought help __from__ the front desk.
2008年9月27日 星期六
letter
I am writing to complain about the holes dug along the pavement just outside the residential block of Shui Wo Court in Fo Tan.
Since the beginning of September, it was found that there were many holes dug along the pavement of Shui Wo Court! We were very worried for our safety, especially for the young residents. It is really terrible to us. We were very afraid that children will drop in to the holes.
I have already reported to your department two weeks ago,but we still haven't received any response from you.
Since the beginning of September, it was found that there were many holes dug along the pavement of Shui Wo Court! We were very worried for our safety, especially for the young residents. It is really terrible to us. We were very afraid that children will drop in to the holes.
I have already reported to your department two weeks ago,but we still haven't received any response from you.
2008年9月21日 星期日
Tasks to do
- rewrite the first two paragraph of the letter and submit it to the blog.
- read and recite the model letter
- finish the comprehension tasks and the worksheet.
2008年9月1日 星期一
Walt Disney
Walt Disney was the founder of the famous company Disney Production. He was born in Chicago on 5 December 1901.
Walt Disney had great interest in arts and movies. When he was young, he took an art course and then started his movie business. However, his early film works were unsuccessful.
Some years later, Walt Disney went to Hollywood, California and had a breakthrough in his career. In 1926, he created the cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. This cartoon character was very popular and made Walt Disney a millionaire. He was very rich and bought a big residence in Chicago where he lived with his family.
Walt Disney produced many famous films, e.g. Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty and etc.
Walt Disney died at the age of sixty-five in 1966. Although he had died for many years, his cartoons characters and films will remain in our heart forever.
Choose the best answer.
1. What is Walt Disney?
a. a teacher
b. a cartoon character
c. an artist
d. a doctor
2. "However, his early film works were unsuccessful." What is unsuccessful?
a. fail
b. very bad
c. success
d. very good
3. "This cartoon character was very popular and made Walt Disney a millionaire." A millionaire is a person who is _______?
a. a man
b. poor
c. lazy
d. rich
4. "Bobby is reading a story about a famous person." Who is the famous person?
a. Mickey Mouse
b. Walt Disney
c. Beauty and the Beast
d. Sleeping Beauty
5. "He was very rich and bought a big residence in Chicago where he lived with his family." What is a residence?
a. a house
b. a boat
c. a car
d. jewelry
6. How old was Walt Disney when he died?
a. 65
b. 67
c. 55
d. 68
7. "Although he had died for many years, his cartoon characters and films will remain in our hearts forever." Who does "our" refer to?
a. Walt Disney
b. all of us
c. Mickey Mouse
d. Nobody
8. Where was Walt Disney born?
a. Chicago
b. Tokyo
c. Hollywood
d. HK
Walt Disney had great interest in arts and movies. When he was young, he took an art course and then started his movie business. However, his early film works were unsuccessful.
Some years later, Walt Disney went to Hollywood, California and had a breakthrough in his career. In 1926, he created the cartoon character, Mickey Mouse. This cartoon character was very popular and made Walt Disney a millionaire. He was very rich and bought a big residence in Chicago where he lived with his family.
Walt Disney produced many famous films, e.g. Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty and etc.
Walt Disney died at the age of sixty-five in 1966. Although he had died for many years, his cartoons characters and films will remain in our heart forever.
Choose the best answer.
1. What is Walt Disney?
a. a teacher
b. a cartoon character
c. an artist
d. a doctor
2. "However, his early film works were unsuccessful." What is unsuccessful?
a. fail
b. very bad
c. success
d. very good
3. "This cartoon character was very popular and made Walt Disney a millionaire." A millionaire is a person who is _______?
a. a man
b. poor
c. lazy
d. rich
4. "Bobby is reading a story about a famous person." Who is the famous person?
a. Mickey Mouse
b. Walt Disney
c. Beauty and the Beast
d. Sleeping Beauty
5. "He was very rich and bought a big residence in Chicago where he lived with his family." What is a residence?
a. a house
b. a boat
c. a car
d. jewelry
6. How old was Walt Disney when he died?
a. 65
b. 67
c. 55
d. 68
7. "Although he had died for many years, his cartoon characters and films will remain in our hearts forever." Who does "our" refer to?
a. Walt Disney
b. all of us
c. Mickey Mouse
d. Nobody
8. Where was Walt Disney born?
a. Chicago
b. Tokyo
c. Hollywood
d. HK
F A M I L Y
Read the passage and try to remember the story. Try to answer the questions that follow.
I ran into a stranger as he passed by, 'Oh excuse me please' was my reply. He said, 'Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you.' We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said goodbye.
But at home a different story is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later that day, cooking the evening meal, My son stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knocked him down. 'Move out of the way,' I said with a frown. He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said, 'While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the family you love, you seem to abuse. Go and look on the kitchen floor, You'll find some flowers there by the door. Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue. He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes.'
By this time, I felt very small, And now my tears began to fall. I quietly went and knelt by his bed; 'Wake up, little one, wake up,' I said. 'Are these the flowers you picked for me?' He smiled, 'I found them, out by the tree. I picked them because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like them, especially the blue.'
I said, 'Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way.' He said, 'Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway.' I said, 'Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, especially the blue.'
FAMILY
Are you aware that if we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So what is behind the story? Do you know what the word FAMILY means?
FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (YOU)
1. Give two reasons to explain why the author is polite to a passby stranger?
1.It was because the passby stranger was very polite too......
2.the passby stranger cannot watch him!
2. Do you think the author acts more politely to a stranger than to her son? Support your opinion with a sentence.
Yes, from 'Move out of the way'
3. What made the son block his mom way at their kitchen?
It is because he want to talk some things......
4. What did the author do to her son after she realized her fault?
She give him some flowers.
5. What message does the story convey to you?
I should love my father and mother too~
I ran into a stranger as he passed by, 'Oh excuse me please' was my reply. He said, 'Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you.' We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said goodbye.
But at home a different story is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old. Later that day, cooking the evening meal, My son stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knocked him down. 'Move out of the way,' I said with a frown. He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said, 'While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the family you love, you seem to abuse. Go and look on the kitchen floor, You'll find some flowers there by the door. Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue. He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes.'
By this time, I felt very small, And now my tears began to fall. I quietly went and knelt by his bed; 'Wake up, little one, wake up,' I said. 'Are these the flowers you picked for me?' He smiled, 'I found them, out by the tree. I picked them because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like them, especially the blue.'
I said, 'Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way.' He said, 'Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway.' I said, 'Son, I love you too, and I do like the flowers, especially the blue.'
FAMILY
Are you aware that if we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives. And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family, an unwise investment indeed, don't you think? So what is behind the story? Do you know what the word FAMILY means?
FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (YOU)
1. Give two reasons to explain why the author is polite to a passby stranger?
1.It was because the passby stranger was very polite too......
2.the passby stranger cannot watch him!
2. Do you think the author acts more politely to a stranger than to her son? Support your opinion with a sentence.
Yes, from 'Move out of the way'
3. What made the son block his mom way at their kitchen?
It is because he want to talk some things......
4. What did the author do to her son after she realized her fault?
She give him some flowers.
5. What message does the story convey to you?
I should love my father and mother too~
2008年8月26日 星期二
Things to do
- Recite 8 types of story plot
- Read aloud and remember the 8 phrases
- Read the blog messages.
- Do two comprehension tasks
Today's Lesson
I have an interesting and useful lesson today. I learn three things: story map, text structure, and ways to improve reading.
The use of story map is an interesting way to understand stories. Eight types of story plot are also useful for me to write stories.
Text structure can help me infer meanings when I read a long text. I won't easily get lost when reading.
I also learn seven ways to improve reading. They include: predicting, questioning, making link, inferring, imagination and visualisation, summarising and mind mapping, and reflecting.
To conclude, I think today I learn a lot of useful ideas to learn English. But it is easy to say than to work out the ideas. I hope I will spend time trying out the ideas.
The use of story map is an interesting way to understand stories. Eight types of story plot are also useful for me to write stories.
Text structure can help me infer meanings when I read a long text. I won't easily get lost when reading.
I also learn seven ways to improve reading. They include: predicting, questioning, making link, inferring, imagination and visualisation, summarising and mind mapping, and reflecting.
To conclude, I think today I learn a lot of useful ideas to learn English. But it is easy to say than to work out the ideas. I hope I will spend time trying out the ideas.
2008年8月25日 星期一
....
Recently , I've found that I must adjust myself to live up to the expectation of improving my study results and my physical well-being.
I must also brave the storm of tackling my weaknesses because I want to earn praise and respect of others.But I know studying hard can pose problems on me.So, I should keep a close eye on my own time table.I must spend more time revising English vocabulary.
In school , I don't want to be in the spotlight.I must make a deliberate attempt to improve my grades,I also need to make a radical change in my diet as opposed to avoiding eating.
I must also brave the storm of tackling my weaknesses because I want to earn praise and respect of others.But I know studying hard can pose problems on me.So, I should keep a close eye on my own time table.I must spend more time revising English vocabulary.
In school , I don't want to be in the spotlight.I must make a deliberate attempt to improve my grades,I also need to make a radical change in my diet as opposed to avoiding eating.
2008年8月22日 星期五
Comprehension Task 5
Show Time
We're going to a show.
There's a trick Mary hopes the performers know.
She'll bring a big fish,
She hopes they turn it into a delicious dish!
We're going to a show.
There's a trick David hopes the performers know.
He'll tie on his back a large balloon,
He hopes they let him fly to the moon!
We're going to a show.
There's a trick Daniel hopes the performers know.
He'll bring a heavy stone,
He hopes they turn it into a huge bone!
We're going to a show.
There's a trick I hope the performers know.
I'll give the performers a beautiful flower,
I hope they grant me their secret power!
Choose the correct answers.
1. Which of the following sentences is FALSE?
a. Mary wants the performers to cook for her.
b. David wants to go to the moon.
c. Daniel wants to have a big bone from the performers.
d. The author wants to give some flowers to the performers.
2. Which pair of words from the poem does not rhyme?
a. show, know
b. balloon, moon
c. big, large
d. stone, bone
3. Who is the greediest in the poem?
a. David
b. Mary
c. Daniel
d. The author
4. If you need to choose another title for the poem, which of the following is the best?
a. My friends and I
b. May our dreams come true!
c. Tricky performers
d. A helpful maid
Answer the questions.
1. What kind of show are the friends going to watch?
2. Do you think the author is the greediest among the four? Why do you think so?
We're going to a show.
There's a trick Mary hopes the performers know.
She'll bring a big fish,
She hopes they turn it into a delicious dish!
We're going to a show.
There's a trick David hopes the performers know.
He'll tie on his back a large balloon,
He hopes they let him fly to the moon!
We're going to a show.
There's a trick Daniel hopes the performers know.
He'll bring a heavy stone,
He hopes they turn it into a huge bone!
We're going to a show.
There's a trick I hope the performers know.
I'll give the performers a beautiful flower,
I hope they grant me their secret power!
Choose the correct answers.
1. Which of the following sentences is FALSE?
a. Mary wants the performers to cook for her.
b. David wants to go to the moon.
c. Daniel wants to have a big bone from the performers.
d. The author wants to give some flowers to the performers.
2. Which pair of words from the poem does not rhyme?
a. show, know
b. balloon, moon
c. big, large
d. stone, bone
3. Who is the greediest in the poem?
a. David
b. Mary
c. Daniel
d. The author
4. If you need to choose another title for the poem, which of the following is the best?
a. My friends and I
b. May our dreams come true!
c. Tricky performers
d. A helpful maid
Answer the questions.
1. What kind of show are the friends going to watch?
2. Do you think the author is the greediest among the four? Why do you think so?
2008年8月20日 星期三
8 phrases to study
1. in ruins 毀滅
Last month his dreams shattered and his business was in ruins.
2. serve clients 侍候顧客
These young girls are forced to serve violent clients.
3. look into 調查，研究
The Chief Executive looked into issues surrounding the employment of senior civil servants after retirement.
4. with immediate effect 立即生效
He terminated his employment contract with the company with immediate effect.
5. There is no evidence to suggest that …無證據顯示
There was no evidence to suggest the the bomb hoaxes were linked to the Olympics.
6. commit a crime/ an offence 犯罪
She committed the offence out of suspicion that her husband had been having an affair.
7. sacrifice sth to do sth 犧牲
The fireman sacrificed his life to save the people from burning.
8. at the top/bottom of the list 最緊要的/最不緊要的
Sports were not at the top of the list.
Last month his dreams shattered and his business was in ruins.
2. serve clients 侍候顧客
These young girls are forced to serve violent clients.
3. look into 調查，研究
The Chief Executive looked into issues surrounding the employment of senior civil servants after retirement.
4. with immediate effect 立即生效
He terminated his employment contract with the company with immediate effect.
5. There is no evidence to suggest that …無證據顯示
There was no evidence to suggest the the bomb hoaxes were linked to the Olympics.
6. commit a crime/ an offence 犯罪
She committed the offence out of suspicion that her husband had been having an affair.
7. sacrifice sth to do sth 犧牲
The fireman sacrificed his life to save the people from burning.
8. at the top/bottom of the list 最緊要的/最不緊要的
Sports were not at the top of the list.
2008年8月13日 星期三
Comprehenstion Task 4
My Favourite Food And Drinks
I think everyone has his favourite food and drink. Let me introduce you my favourite food and drinks. Chicken wings, steamed fish and steak are my favourite foods. My favourite drinks include water, milk and hot chocolate! I think some adults also like steamed fish and steak for lunch. But they may not like milk or hot chocolate.
1. What are the author's favourite foods?
a. steamed fish, steak and tofu
b. steamed fish, garlic and chicken wings
c. steamed fish, ginger and chicken wings
d. none of all above
2. What are the author's favourite drinks?
a. water
b. hot chocolate
c . milk
d. all of the above
3. What do some adults like to eat at lunch according to the author?
____________________________________________
I think everyone has his favourite food and drink. Let me introduce you my favourite food and drinks. Chicken wings, steamed fish and steak are my favourite foods. My favourite drinks include water, milk and hot chocolate! I think some adults also like steamed fish and steak for lunch. But they may not like milk or hot chocolate.
1. What are the author's favourite foods?
a. steamed fish, steak and tofu
b. steamed fish, garlic and chicken wings
c. steamed fish, ginger and chicken wings
d. none of all above
2. What are the author's favourite drinks?
a. water
b. hot chocolate
c . milk
d. all of the above
3. What do some adults like to eat at lunch according to the author?
____________________________________________
Comprehenstion Task 3
Read the passage below and answer the questions on the next page.
Seven Tips for Tests
When you have tests, sometimes you will be very scared because you think you may fail in the test, and you may even be scolded by your parents if you fail. The following tips can help you solve the problem.
1. Before the Test
The first tip is to do revision as much as you can before the test. You, of course, must spend a lot of time to prepare for it. But after studying for about thirty minutes, you need to take a rest or eat something to relax yourself. You should also go to sleep before ten o'clock; if not, you will not have enough energy to answer the questions in the test. The revision that you did the night before will become useless if you cannot recall them during the test.
2. In the Test
The second tip is the way you answer questions in the test. There are usually a lot questions to answer in the test. You have to answer all the questions even though you are not sure of some. But remember that if you are not sure of the answers, do not spend too much time on them. Otherwise you will not have enough time to finish all the questions. Your overall marks will then be affected if you cannot make a good use of your time.
3. Time Control
The third tip is about your time control. Try first to answer the questions that you know best. Use the remaining time to work on the answers you are not so sure of. Always estimate how much time you can spend and work accordingly.
4. Mark Distribution
The fourth tip is about paying attention to the mark distribution. This will help you get high marks. Try to answer the questions that contain more marks if you don't have sufficient time to finish all the questions. Pay more attention and spend more time on the sections that have a higher percentage of grades.
5. Be Calm
The fifth tip is to be calm and not to be nervous. Some students get nervous and they do badly in their test. Some students who are calm in the exams and can usually answer the difficult questions, so they get higher marks. A calm mind can concentrate better. With a clear mind, you can easily recall most information you have studied.
6. Check Answers
The sixth tip is to check your answers when you have finished your test. Every student will make some silly or careless mistakes in the test. You have to check your answers to make sure you have not made the careless mistakes, otherwise marks will be deducted. These silly mistakes can even make you fail!
7. After the Test
The final tip is what to do when you know the result of the test. Try not to be too sad if you fail or get low marks. You should learn from mistakes. Recall your experience. Reflect on the bad ones so you won't make the same mistakes next time. When you get good marks, don't be too proud or boastful because that may upset people and you will lose friends. Also you may get lower marks in the next exam because you think you are the best and do not need to try hard.
Follow these seven tips. They provide you with some useful ideas to perform well in the test. I am sure you can improve your marks if you follow the advices!
1. Why are some students scared of the tests or exams?
2. What should students do when they study and revise for the test or exam?
3. What are the reasons that student should answer all the questions?
4. How can students control their time in the exam or test?
5. What should students do to get high marks in the test or exam?
6. How do calm students work better in the exam or test?
7. Why should students check their answer after the test or exam?
8. What are the ways that students can deal with their poor grades?
2008年8月11日 星期一
To-do-List for this week
1. learnt and remember the 11 phrases
2. read-aloud two comprehension passages twenty times.
3. finish another two comprehension tasks posted by Terri
2. read-aloud two comprehension passages twenty times.
3. finish another two comprehension tasks posted by Terri
Phrases to learn and remember
- sound/raise the alarm 發出警告
- live up to somebody's expectations 達到期望
- brave the storm 冒著暴風
- keep a close eye on 密切注視
- earn praise/respect 獲得讚賞/尊敬
- pose a problem 造成問題
- tackle a difficult problem 處理難題
- in the spotlight 公眾的注意的中心
- a radical change 重大的，根本的改變
- a deliberate attempt 蓄意
- as opposed to 而非
2008年7月25日 星期五
Task 2
You are members of Student Union. You want to promote longer sleeping hours and more sports to your schoolmates. Write a letter to the editor.
Dear Editor,
Hong Kong students face an unusual health risk. They have too much homework and workload to cope with tests and examinations. Most of them sleep only six to seven hours a day. There is very little time for them to do sport exercises after school.
I would like to suggest three things to promote longer hours of sleep and doing more exercises among students.
To increase at least one more tutorial session to our class time-table can help students finish their home work before they leave school every day. So, they have more time to do exercise and to sleep.
Another suggestion I would like to make is to reduce our study load. Teachers can cut down the number of home works and tests. So, students do not need to spend too much time finish their school works at home.
Lastly, I would like to suggest reducing the amount of TSA tests. This is quite a workload to most students. We must also use our class time to finish the tests.
I would rather spend the time studying than doing the tests.
Having longer hour of sleep and more exercises can reduce health risk students are facing. This also promotes healthy life style.
- What problem are Hong Kong students facing? (You can choose more than one option)
a. Sleeping
b. Doing exercises
c. Health risk
d. Home work
e. All the above answers - What is the percentage of students sleep only six to seven hours a day?
a. 100%
b. 20 %
c. 50%
d. 90%
e. None of the above answer - Which of the following is not suggested in the letter?
a. To increase one homework lesson.
b. To decrease study load
c. To supplement the amount of TSA tests
d. make teacher decrease the number of home works and tests
e. No option is correct - What are suggested in the letter? (You can choose more than one options)
a. To reduce TSA practice
b. Not to do home work and tests
c. To do homework in the tutorial lesson
d. To finish the homework after school
e. None of the above - Writing Task: Summarize in 30 words the three suggestions make in the letter.
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Comprehension Task 1
I've found my comprehension skill is weak. I read very slowly. Whenever there are new words in the passage, I slow down to guess the meaning. Most of the time I cannot get the
meaning, I feel very frustrated. So, I joined an English Summer Course. I learn to improve my reading by doing three different things.
Firstly, I learn I can read something that I can easily understand and I am interested in. Reading simple newspaper stories is a good start. I think I can spend at least five minutes a day on it.
Secondly, I learn to time myself when I read. So, it helps increase my speed of reading. One of the problems is what to do with the unknown words in reading. I should just skip the words by saying dah dah according to the number of syllables.
Lastly, I learn that I can repeat reading something that is an interest to me. I can read the passages that I learn in school or story books that I like.
To conclude, I must learn to understand and remember what I read. This helps improve my comprehension skill and learn new words. To make sure I can remember what I read and I can read faster, I should re-read as much as I can.
Answer the questions below.
1.Why does the author think his comprehension skill is weak?
2.What does he think he can do to improve his reading skill?
3. Why does the author help himself to remember what he reads?
2008年7月24日 星期四
To Do list
Planning how to spend your time wisely can help live a successful live. You may start your day by planning things you would like to finish in the morning.Write a to-do-list. It can help you better use your time.
Try to fill in the list to help you organise your day.
See the sample list below.
Date: ______________
1. to read-aloud my blog message twice a day
2. to write down and spell the words I don't really know
3. to watch TV news in both Chinese and English
4. to finish 2 pieces of summer homework everyday.
Check the list at the end of the day. See how many items you have finished working on them.
1. to read-aloud my blog message twice a day
2. to write down and spell the words I don't really know
3. to watch TV news in both Chinese and English
4. to finish 2 pieces of summer homework everyday.
Check the list at the end of the day. See how many items you have finished working on them.
2008年7月20日 星期日
Six Tips for Fast Reading - by Terri
Here are six tips for fast reading.1. Read and never lose your wonder in seeking meaning.
- 2. Read with a purpose, follow the argument/s or story plot/s not the details.
- 3. Have fun in reading, time your reading if you have a clock around. By reading faster, one can make the reading process more challenging. Reading fast can also keep you awake because you must concentrate more.
4. Use a pencil tip to help your eyes scan the text in phrases, and always move forward as fast as as possible.
5. Speed up your reading by practise reading, reading, and reading. Progressively learn to see and comprehend more and more words ( i.e. from 3 to 10 words) at a time.
6. Target yourself to read at an average speed of 200 words per minute to a more advanced speed of 800 wpm.
2008年7月14日 星期一
My Lesson Today
To better learn English, I was told to learn English by taking the following steps:
1. to engage in learning tasks
2. to explore the newly learnt words, information, or ideas
3. to express or talk with others about the topic
4. to evaluate how much I have learnt.I will try to make these steps of learning a habit in my daily life.
1. to engage in learning tasks
2. to explore the newly learnt words, information, or ideas
3. to express or talk with others about the topic
4. to evaluate how much I have learnt.I will try to make these steps of learning a habit in my daily life.
I also learnt new words to talk about the bad news in China.
There has been a lot of bad news in China since the beginning of the year. The bad news includes:
1. a severe snowstorm in January and February,
2. a breakout of Tibet riots in March,
3. a horrible earthquake in Sichuan in May.
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