Sunday, December 30, 2007

WLC Homework Assigned on 2007/12/29

2007/12/29 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 Children’s English兒童英語班
1. Review Unit 7 Clock Shop (pages 32~33) with CD#2 (tracks 2~7).
3. Preview Unit 7 Clock Shop (pages 34~35) with CD#2 (tacks 8~13).
4. Play and listen to CD#2 (tracks 2~13) repeatedly.
5. 請寫藍色字母練習本上作業, ** one ** two ** three ** four ** five ** six ** seven ** eight ** nine ** o'clock ** ,每個單字各寫3遍。
6. Complete the phonics worksheets for Nn, and Oo. Sound out the key words repeatedly.
7. Bring your textbook, blue writing notebook and plastic folder notebook to class on 2008/01/05.

2007/12/29 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 GEPT Basic英檢基礎班
1. Complete Exercise #2 (pages 75 ~ 83)
i) Listen to the MP3 file for the Part I &II Listening Exercises (pages 75 ~ 76)
ii) Complete the Part III Reading Exercise–Vocabulary and Grammar (pages 77 ~79)
iii) Do not complete the Part IV Communicative Interaction Response Exercises (pages 79 ~80). We will do this during class on 2008/01/05.
iv) Complete the Part V, VI, VII Writing Exercises (pages 81 ~ 83).
v) Complete the Part VIII Composition Exercise.
2. Examine the hidden picture, Say Cheese. Identify and color the 25 objects embedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2008/01/05 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/29 Saturday—13:00 ~ 15:00 GEPT Senior/Intermediate英檢中級班
1. Self-correct your practice test, score your paper, and bring it to class on 2007/01/05:
1.(B); 2.(D); 3.(B); 4.(C); 5.(D); 6.(B); 7.(C); 8.(B); 9.(C); 10.(A);
11.(B); 12.(A); 13.(D); 14.(D); 15.(C); 16.(C); 17.(A); 18.(B); 19.(D); 20.(C);
21.(D); 22.(B); 23.(A); 24.(A); 25.(D); 26.(B); 27.(D); 28.(A)
2. Complete Unit #11 The Effects Of Mudflow
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Roxanne, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2008/01/03.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to David and Dana’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What did the teacher’s friend force his little sister to do?
2) What does the teacher say people do with food they don’t like?
3) How was a car damaged?
4) What does the teacher try not to get in the path of?
5) Which of the following disasters was not mentioned?
3. Complete Lesson #2 in 504 Absolutely Essential Words. Bring your completed three-page lesson to class on 2008/01/05.
4. Please bring the three-page handout entitled English Problematic Sounds and Contrasts to class on 2008/01/05.
5. Examine the hidden picture, Say Cheese! Identify and color the 25 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2008/01/05 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/29 Saturday—15:15 ~ 17:15 GEPT Junior/Elementary英檢初級班
1) Complete Unit #11 Introducing Taiwan: Plants and Animals (pages 60 ~ 64).
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Frances, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2008/01/03.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Nathan and Lea’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What is one thing made from camphor?
2) Today, what does Taiwan export all over the world
3) Which island is mentioned by the teacher?
4) Which of the following cartoons has a deer as a character?
5) Which of the following is a product of goats?
vi) Complete the Reading Comprehension Questions on page 61.
vii) Complete the exercises on pages 63 ~ 64.
2. On the paper provided in class on 2007/12/22, complete the two writing exercises. Be sure to write at least 50 words for each exercise. Bring your paper to class on 2008/01/05.
3. Read and review the vocabulary pictures and definitions for Safety and Signs.
4. Examine the hidden picture, Fulton’s Steamboat. Identify and color the 19 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2008/01/05 to discuss your findings.
5. Examine the hidden picture, Artist and Inventor. Identify and color the 17 objects embedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2008/01/05 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/29 Saturday—17:30 ~ 19:30 GEPT Intermediate High英檢中高級班
1. Complete Unit #5 A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Frances, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, contextually word-process three sentences using each “listening” vocabulary contextually. Write the first sentence, then directly below, re-write it again using a different style but retaining the original meaning of the first sentence. Repeat this once more so that you will have three sentences using the same “listening” vocabulary word. The intention here is to expand your repertoire of writing styles. For example, if the “listening” vocabulary is “goal”, you will write three sentences using the word “goal”. See the sentence variations below:
My goal is to improve my English skills.
Improving my English skills is my goal.
To improve my English skills is my goal.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2008/01/10.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Sean and Sandy’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What did the teacher earn?
2) What did the teacher say would do you good?
3) For what does the teacher always pay cash?
4) What did the teacher say he could not afford?
5) What did the teacher cut up?
vi) Complete the Listening Comprehension Questions on page 22 and self-correct the exercise with the MP3 file.
vii) Play the MP3 file for the dialogue portion repeatedly and speak aloud in unison with your MP3 player until you master perfect pronunciation and fluency. On 2008/01/12, you will recite the entire dialogue. It will be audio recorded and analysed.
2. Examine the hidden picture, Opening Night. Identify and color the 16 objects embedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2008/01/12 to discuss your findings.
3. Examine the hidden picture, Artist and Inventor. Identify and color the 17 objects embedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2008/01/12 to discuss your findings.
4. Examine the hidden picture, Paul Revere. Identify and color the 10 objects embedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2008/01/12 to discuss your findings.
5. Complete Review #4 in 504 Absolutely Essential Words. Bring your completed review quiz to class on 2008/01/12.
6. Read the biography of Hua Tuo. Prepare for a reading comprehension quiz on 2008/01/12.
7. Please bring the handout entitled English Problematic Sounds and Contrasts to class on 2008/01/12.
8. On 2008/01/12, Sandra will present a 30 minute presentation using a multi-media presentation (PowerPoint). This presentation will be video and audio recorded. After the presentation, Sandra will be asked to complete a self-reflection of her presentation. Accordingly, during her presentation, the students will be asked to complete a feedback/comment form for Sandra. On 2008/01/12, we will determine by lot who will present for the following classes. Thanks for participating in this project.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

WLC Homework Assigned on 2007/12/22

2007/12/22 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 Children’s English兒童英語班
1. Review Unit 6 Camping Trip (pages 26~29) with CD#1 (tracks 69~80).
2. Review Review 2 (Parts 1 & 2) (pages 30~31) with CD#1 (tracks 81~84).
3. Preview Unit 7 Clock Shop (pages 32~35) with CD#2 (tacks 2~13).
4. Play and listen to CD#1 (tracks 69~84) and CD#2 (tracks 2~13) repeatedly.
5. 請寫藍色字母練習本上作業, ** key ** king ** ketchup ** lemon ** leaf ** lizard ** mouse ** moon ** monkey ** color ** ,每個單字各寫3遍。
6. Unit 7 ~ 12 的 CD#2 已發,請常聽課文 CD#2 以訓練聽力。
7. Bring your textbook, blue writing notebook and plastic folder notebook to class on 2007/12/29.

2007/12/22 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 GEPT Basic英檢基礎班
1. Complete Unit #12 Do You Have The Flu?
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Julia, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using fifteen of the “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/27.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Liam and Kirsten’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) When do people usually get this terrible illness?
2) What did the teacher say everyone likes doing in Taiwan?
3) When do the teachers say you feel sick?
4) Which of the following was not mentioned about how you might feel if you are sick?
5) What does “almost” mean?
6) What did the teacher say you have to take care of?
7) Where did the teacher say there are many students?
8) What does Ben have?
9) What do the teachers say you cannot eat with chopsticks?
10) Which kind of soup the teacher does not like?
vi) Using your MP3 file, listen to the passage repeatedly (over and over again) and read aloud the passage until you master your recitation with perfect pronunciation and perfect fluency. You will recite the passage in class on 2007/12/29. Your recitation will be recorded and analyzed. Please note that the teacher will not analyze any errors that exceed ten.
2. Examine the hidden picture, The Swiss Elves. Identify and color the 17 objects embedded in the image. Complete the world list at the bottom of the hidden picture. Bring your completed hidden picture to class on 2007/12/29 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/22 Saturday—13:00 ~ 15:00 GEPT Senior/Intermediate英檢中級班
1. Self-correct your review test, score your paper, and bring it to class on 2007/12/29:
1.(C); 2.(D); 3.(A); 4.(B); 5.(B); 6.(A); 7.(D); 8.(D); 9.(B); 10.(A);
11.(D); 12.(C); 13.(D); 14.(A); 15.(A); 16.(C); 17.(A); 18.(B); 19.(D); 20.(A);
21.(B); 22.(D); 23.(A); 24.(A); 25.(D); 26.(B); 27.(C); 28.(A)
2. Complete Unit #10 Are You Following Me?
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Betty, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/27.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to David and Treva’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What kind of landscape does the teacher say you might see?
2) What did James Bond use in the teacher’s example?
3) Where does the teacher say many people have a feeling of unease?
4) What kind of average does the teacher say some people know?
5) What does the teacher say passed safely?
vi) Complete the exercise on page 28.
3. Complete Lesson #1 in 504 Absolutely Essential Words. Bring your completed three-page lesson to class on 2007/12/29.
4. Please bring the three-page handout entitled English Problematic Sounds and Contrasts to class on 2007/12/29.
5. Examine the hidden picture, Abe Lincoln Chopping Wood. Identify and color the 15 objects embedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/29 to discuss your findings.
6. Examine the hidden picture, Fulton’s Steamboat. Identify and color the 19 objects embedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/29 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/22 Saturday—15:15 ~ 17:15 GEPT Junior/Elementary英檢初級班
1) Complete Unit #10 Introducing Taiwan: Wonderful Weather (pages 55 ~ 59).
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Frances, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/27.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Nathan and Lea’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What kind of weather is not mentioned by the teachers?
2) What country does Lea say she is from?
3) What country is not mentioned as a Western country?
4) What do people usually do when it is humid?
5) What is it hard to do in the fog?
vi) Complete the Reading Comprehension Questions on page 56.
vii) Complete the exercises on pages 58 & 59.
2. On the paper provided in class on 2007/12/22, complete the two writing exercises. Be sure to write at least 50 words for each exercise. Bring your paper to class on 2007/12/29.
3. Prepare for a review quiz using the vocabulary and grammar constructions from Units 7~9.
4. Read the vocabulary pictures and definitions for Safety and Signs.

2007/12/22 Saturday—17:30 ~ 19:30 GEPT Intermediate High英檢中高級班
1. Complete Unit #4 An Alaskan Adventure.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Grace, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/27.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Regan and Karen’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What kind of adventure did Regan and Karen talk about?
2) What does Regan imagine doing on a hot summer day?
3) What was the example did Karen use of something grizzly looking?
4) How did Karen describe moose?
5) What did the teachers use as an example of something amazing?
vi) Complete the Listening Comprehension Questions on page 17 and self-correct the exercise with the MP3 file.
2. Examine the hidden picture, Say Cheese! Identify and color the 25 objects embedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/29 to discuss your findings.
3. Complete Word Review #4 in 504 Absolutely Essential Words. Bring your completed review quiz to class on 2007/12/29.
4. Read the biography of Zhuge Liang. Prepare for a reading comprehension quiz on 2007/12/29.
5. Please bring the handout entitled English Problematic Sounds and Contrasts to class on 2007/12/29.
5. On 2008/01/12, you will present a product, service or idea using a multi-media presentation (PowerPoint). This presentation will be video and audio recorded.

Monday, December 17, 2007

WLC Homework Assigned on 2007/12/15

2007/12/15 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 Children’s English兒童英語班
1. Review Unit 6 Camping Trip (pages 26~29) with the CD (tracks 69~80).
2. Preview Review 2 (Parts 1 & 2) (pages 30~31) with the CD (tracks 81~84).
3. Play and listen to the CD (tracks 69~84) repeatedly.
4. 請寫藍色字母練習本上作業,put on your take off out away quickly sing along,每個單字各寫3遍。
5. Complete the phonics worksheet for Kk, Ll and Mm. Sound out the key words.
6. Unit 7 ~ 12 的CD已發,請常聽課文CD 以訓練聽力。
7. Bring your textbook, blue writing notebook and plastic folder notebook to class on 2007/12/22.

2007/12/15 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 GEPT Basic英檢基礎班
1. Complete Unit #11 Afraid To Fly.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Julia, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/20.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Liam and Kirsten’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) How does flying make the teacher feel?
2) What is the teacher afraid of?
3) How many cousins does the teacher have?
4) What country is not mentioned by the teachers?
5) What do the teachers say will happen if you are very relaxed?
6) In what game did the teacher say they would try their best to beat each other?
7) What food might make you fat if you eat too much?
2. Examine the hidden picture, Rabbits Skiing on the Slopes. Identify and color the 17 objects imbedded in the image. Complete the world list at the bottom of the hidden picture. Bring your completed hidden picture to class on 2007/12/22 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/15 Saturday—13:00 ~ 15:00 GEPT Senior/Intermediate英檢中級班
1. Complete Unit #9 Holistic Healing.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Grace, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/20.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Richard and Dana’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) Using special techniques, what do police officers find?
2) What method of cooking did Dana not mention?
3) What does Richard feel about diets?
4) What athlete does Dana talk about?
5) What bone does Dana talk about breaking?
6) Which of the following do Richard and Dana want to try?
2. Examine the hidden picture, Maple Sugaring. Identify and color the 14 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/22 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/15 Saturday—15:15 ~ 17:15 GEPT Junior/Elementary英檢初級班
1) Complete Unit #9 Foods In History 3: Tea Please (pages 50 ~ 54).
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Julia, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/20.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Richard and Lea’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) Which international company did Richard mention?
2) What band did Richard say might cause a stir?
3) What did Richard bring to work yesterday?
4) What fell on Richard’s toe?
5) What does Richard’s brother have a passion for?
vi) Complete the Reading Comprehension Questions on page 51.
vii) Complete the exercises on pages 53 & 54.
2. On the paper provided in class on 2007/10/17, look at the three images and write a story about Jimmy’s winter vacation. Be sure to write at least 50 words. Bring your paper to class on 2007/12/22.
4. Examine the hidden picture, Maple Sugaring. Identify and color the 14 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/22 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/15 Saturday—17:30 ~ 19:30 GEPT Intermediate High英檢中高級班
1. Complete Unit #3 Street Art In Taiwan.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Grace, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/20.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Garret and Angela’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) In the example, what was “sick”?
2) In the example for “put the finishing touches on,” what class was the report written for?
3) What kind of art did the teacher say she was good at?
4) In the example, what did Billy finally “get through with”?
5) What kind of “dope” was mentioned?
vi) Complete the Listening Comprehension Questions on page 12 and self-correct the exercise with the MP3 file.
2. Examine the hidden picture, Rabbits on the Slopes. Identify and color the 17 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your hidden picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/22 to discuss your findings.
3. Complete Lesson #24 of 504 Absolutely Essential Words. Bring your completed unit to class on 2007/12/22.
4. Read the biography of Thomas Elva Edison. Prepare for a reading comprehension test on 2007/12/22.
5. On 2007/12/29, you will present a product, service or idea using a multi-media presentation (PowerPoint). This presentation will be video and audio recorded.
6. Open up an account with Live Journal http://www.livejournal.com/ and begin writing your journal in English. Write as often as you can. Don’t worry too much about errors. Just write!

WLC Homework Assigned on 2007/12/14

12月14日成人英語學習班 作業解答

Congratulations to first prizewinner Leo and second prizewinner Alice of the Maple Sugaring “Hidden Picture Contest”. Many thanks for all of your participation in this contest.

Below are the 13 items embedded in the hidden picture of the Christmas carolers singing door-to-door:

cupcake, saw, candy cane, flower, piece of cake
paintbrush, piece of pie, umbrella, cup, spoon
book, carrot, ice-cream bar


Below are the 27 items embedded in the hidden picture of winter fun at the pond:

mug, tulip, mallet, slice of pie, canoe
crescent moon, comb, tack, heart, spaceship
fish, golf club, pencil, candle, slice of bread
hose, snake, saucepan, acorn, needle
bird, fishhook, glass of milk, mushroom, ice-cream bar
ice-cream cone, bell

We had lots of fun over the past three weeks! Wishing you and your family the very best of good health and happiness in 2008!

Thursday, December 13, 2007

12月14日成人英語學習班

Unit 7 文講解內容教學測驗
1. Why did one teacher say, “sorry” to the other teacher?
2. The teacher said she would be lucky if what happened?
3. What does the teacher say he does not eat much?
4. What is the last movie that the teacher saw?
5. Who does the teacher say you might go see with your mother?

Congratulations to Leo, the winner of the Swiss Elves “Hidden Picture Contest”. Thanks for your participation. 恭禧本週三“Hidden Picture Contest”由Leo贏得奬品!

We have one more contest for the Maple Sugaring “Hidden Picture.” E-mail your wordlist to winstontaiwan@gmail.com by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 14, 2007. We will announce the winner(s) during Friday’s class.
提醒你:本週五(12/14)上課請帶課本及習作本。

Just a reminder to bring both your workbook and textbook to class on Friday, December 14, 2007.

Sunday, December 9, 2007

WLC Homework Assigned on 2007/12/08

2007/12/08 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 Children’s English兒童英語班
1. Review Unit 6 Camping Trip (page 26) with the CD (tracks 69~71).
3. Preview Unit 6 Camping Trip (pages 27~29) with the CD (tracks 72~80).
4. Play and listen to the CD (tracks 69~80) repeatedly.
5. 請寫藍色字母練習本上作業,cap sweater shirt jacket skirt dress number write listen chant,每個單字各寫3遍。
6. Bring your textbook, blue writing notebook and plastic folder notebook to class on 2007/12/15.

2007/12/08 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 GEPT Basic英檢基礎班
1. Complete Unit #10 An Exciting Weekend.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Julia, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/13.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Jessie and Cylinda’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) How many times a week does Jesse go swimming?
2) Why does Cylinda like to go to the movie theater to see a movie?
3) Where can we ride a roller coaster?
4) What does Jesse like to do on the weekend?
5) What does Cylinda think is scary?
2. Examine the Hidden Picture, Making A Big Splash. Identify and color the 14 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your Hidden Picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/15 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/08 Saturday—13:00 ~ 15:00 GEPT Senior/Intermediate英檢中級班
1. Complete Unit #8 Matthew Lien’s Journey.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Grace, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/13.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Richard and Dana’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What does Richard say “enlightening” someone is like?
2) Which wilderness has Richard visited?
3) Why does Richard say that many people go to talk to elders?
4) What form of the word “dive” does Dana say she likes?
5) What kind of classes does Richard say many people in North America take?
2. Examine the Hidden Picture, Space. Identify and color the 12 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your Hidden Picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/15 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/08 Saturday—15:15 ~ 17:15 GEPT Junior/Elementary英檢初級班
1) Complete Unit #8 Foods In History: A Smuggler’s Secret (pages 45 ~ 49).
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Julia, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/13.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Richard and Lea’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What is something that people smuggle today?
2) What is on the bottom of the ocean?
3) What did Louis Pasteur discover?
4) What import did some countries ban?
5) According to Richard, what is the devil the king of?
6) Which was the United States a colony of?
7) Which company has a lot of secrecy behind it?
vi) Complete the Reading Comprehension Questions on page 46.
vii) Complete the exercises on pages 48 & 49.
2. On the paper provided in class on 2007/10/17, look at the three images and write a story about Jimmy’s winter vacation. Be sure to write at least 50 words. Bring your paper to class on 2007/12/15.
3. Review the vocabulary pictures and definitions about Ocean Life.
4. Examine the Hidden Picture, Which Way. Identify and color the 14 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your Hidden Picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/15 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/08 Saturday—17:30 ~ 19:30 GEPT Intermediate High英檢中高級班
1. Complete Unit #2 Skipping Waves In Penghu.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process each “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Frances, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, contextually word-process three sentences using each “listening” vocabulary contextually. Write the first sentence, then directly below, re-write it again using a different style but retaining the original meaning of the first sentence. The intention here is to expand your repertoire of writing styles. For example, if the “listening” vocabulary is “goal”, you will write three sentences using the word “goal”. See the sentence variations below:
My goal is to improve my English skills.
Improving my English skills is my goal.
To improve my English skills is my goal.

iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/13.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Sean and Angela’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What example did the teachers give of tourists?
2) What were the teachers going to meet at McDonalds for?
3) How did everyone benefit from Joey’s birthday?
4) Which country’s economy is not doing well now, according to the teachers?
5) What did the teachers say windy conditions are good for?
vi) Complete the Listening Comprehension Questions on page 7 and self-correct the exercise with the MP3 file.
2. Examine the Hidden Picture, Abe Lincoln Chopping Wood. Identify and color the 15 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your Hidden Picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/08 to discuss your findings.
3. Open up an account with Live Journal http://www.livejournal.com/ and begin writing your journal in English. Write as often as you can. Don’t worry too much about errors. Just write!
4. Within the next few weeks you will prepare and present a public presentation promoting a product, service or idea. This presentation will be video and audio recorded. Think about what you would like to do. We will discuss how we might proceed with this project at our next class on 2007/12/15.

12月10日成人英語學習班

12月10日成人英語學習班
Unit 6 課文講解內容教學測驗
1. What is the day after today called?
2. What language do people from France speak?
3. What does the color brown look like?
4. What is it called if you go to a store just to look?
5. What did one of the teachers wish for?
週五 “Hidden Picture Contest” 謝謝學員們的參予!至目前活動截止,有兩位學員贏得奬品,我們將在週一晚上課堂上公布名單,恭禧!
下週三(12/12)上課要使用習作,請別忘了帶習作本!

Thursday, December 6, 2007

12月7日成人英語學習班

Unit 5課文講解內容教學測驗
1. What are whispers like?
2. What’s another way to say “in class”?
3. What does a social person have a lot of?
4. What word is like “daily”?
5. What is another way to say “May I….”?

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

12月5日成人英語學習班

Unit 4 課文講解內容教學測驗
1. When do you leave a message?
2. How do we know someone is phoning us?
3. What can we call a woman who is married?
4. How do we ask someone to tell us what they want?
5. Where do your mother and father go when you are at school?

Sunday, December 2, 2007

WLC Homework Assigned on 2007/12/01

2007/12/01 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 Children’s English兒童英語班
1. Review Unit 5 In the Backyard (pages 22 ~25) with the CD (tracks 57~68)
3. Preview Unit 6 Camping Trip (pages 26~28) with the CD (tracks 69~80)
4. Play and listen to the CD (tracks 57~80) repeatedly.
5. 請寫藍色字母練習本上作業,have push the wagon pull they make fly watch Okay,每個單字各寫3遍。
6. Complete the phonics worksheet for Ii and Jj. Sound out the key words.
7. Bring your textbook, blue writing notebook and plastic folder notebook to class.

2007/12/01 Saturday—09:45 ~ 11:45 GEPT Basic英檢基礎班
1. Complete Unit #9 Taking A Trip To Taroko Gorge.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process your list of “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Julia, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/06.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Jessie and Cylinda’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What was Cylinda’s plan for next Friday?
2) Where did Jesse say you could see a stream?
3) W hat is the tallest mountain in Taiwan?
4) W hat place did Jesse say had many temples?
5) W hat did Jesse find in her coat pocket?
2. Examine the Hidden Picture, The Bremen Town Musicians. Identify and color the 9 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your Hidden Picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/08 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/01 Saturday—13:00 ~ 15:00 GEPT Senior/Intermediate英檢中級班
1. Complete Unit #6 A Hotel On Rails.
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process your list of “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Grace, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/06.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Richard and Dana’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What examples did Richard give for “design”?
2) What example did Dana give for somebody who has style?
3) What example did Richard give for flying in an airplane?
4) What did Dana and Richard say not to “disturb”?
5) What examples did the teacher give for “perfect”?
vi) Do not complete the Communicative Interaction exercise on page 18.
2. Examine the Hidden Picture, The Bremen Town Musicians. Identify and color the 9 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your Hidden Picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/08 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/01 Saturday—15:15 ~ 17:15 GEPT Junior/Elementary英檢初級班
1) Complete Unit #8 Foods In History: A Smuggler’s Secret. (pages 45 ~ 49)
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process your list of “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Julia, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/13.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Richard and Lea’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What is something that people smuggle today?
2) What is on the bottom of the ocean?
3) What did Louis Pasteur discover?
4) What import did some countries ban?
5) According to Richard, what is the devil the king of?
6) Which was the United States a colony of?
7) Which company has a lot of secrecy behind it?
vi) Complete the Reading Comprehension Questions on page 46.
vii) Complete the exercises on pages 48 & 49.
2. On the paper provided in class on 2007/10/17, look at the three images and write a story about Jimmy’s winter vacation. Be sure to write at least 50 words. Bring your paper to class on 2007/12/15.
3. Review the vocabulary pictures and definitions about Ocean Life.
4. Examine the Hidden Picture, Which Way. Identify and color the 14 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your Hidden Picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/15 to discuss your findings.

2007/12/01 Saturday—17:30 ~ 19:30 GEPT Intermediate High英檢中高級班
1. Complete Unit #1 Pingtung’s Natural Power. (pages 1 ~ 3)
i) Listen to the MP3 file for this unit.
ii) Word-process your list of “listening” vocabulary on your electronic template as spelled out by Daisy, the Chinese translator.
iii) In your own words, word-process one sentence using each “listening” vocabulary contextually.
iv) E-mail to winstontaiwan@gmail.com no later than 11:59 p.m. on 2007/12/06.
作業請在週四晚上11:59前傳過來。 If your submission is received before the deadline, you will earn one token for each correctly spelled “listening” vocabulary and two tokens for each grammatically correct sentence. Accordingly, late submissions will be filed in your digital portfolio and may not necessarily be discussed and analyzed during class time.
v) While listening to the MP3 file, pay attention to Sean and Dana’s conversation and keep in mind the following questions:
1) What did the teacher say will produce a lot of power?
2) What is France known for?
3) Where is there lots of wide-open space?
4) Who does Ann turn to when she needs help with her homework?
5) By how much did the store reduce its prices?

vi) Complete the Listening Comprehension Questions on page 2.
2. Examine the Hidden Picture, Croquet Tournament. Identify and color the 14 objects imbedded in the image. Write the list of items that you identified on the back of the hidden picture or on a separate piece of paper. Bring your Hidden Picture and your word list of the hidden items to class on 2007/12/08 to discuss your findings.

Saturday, December 1, 2007

12月3日成人英語學習班

Unit 3課文講解內容教學測驗
1. What do dictionaries have inside of them?
2. What do the teachers say you bring to class?
3. How does Richard spell his name?
4. What is another word for “also”?
5. What do the teachers say about using a dictionary?