English Study Magazine - 201503

1. Hurry! We're late!
2. Take a taxi to the airport.
3. Don't drive today. The traffic is bad.
4. You're late. Are you on your way?
5. You can take the subway downtown.
6. Wait for the train on the platform.
7. We can get there faster on foot.
8. How much is the taxi fare to the office? (fare 車資、(交通工具的)票價)
9. The bank closes at 3 p.m.
10. What is this charge on my statement?
11. Where is the ATM? I need some money.
12. Can I pay using cash?
13. Katie ran quickly to the door.
14. Does this hotel have a lot of services?
15. I bank at First Union Bank. (bank(v)存款(於某銀行)；與銀行交涉事務)
16. Put the food on the counter.
17. The teller can help you at the bank. (teller 銀行出納員)
18. The store is holding the new CD for you. (hold(v) 保留；留住) 
19. Buy some fresh meat at the market.
20. She wants to eat fish, not chicken.
21. Vendors sell many things at the market.
22. Some people don't eat pork.
23. Ken bought several items at the store.
24. You can cook the pork with these herbs. (herb 香草；草藥(用作調味品或藥材))
25. Joe took a selfie with his friends.
26. Be serious. Don't be silly. (silly(adj.)搞笑耍寶；愚蠢的)
27. We live really far from the school.
28. Studio Classroom is my favorite website.
29. At church we learn about God's love.
30. Lisa saves 50 dollars each week.
31. what did you think of the movie?
32. The car is dirty! It needs a car wash.
33. What happened to you're all wet!
34. You need a lot of tools to build a house.
35. There is no soap in the bathroom.
36. Good friends supports one another.
37. Thanks you for the generous donation!
38. Is this a new apartment building?
39. Can you prove that you bought this? (prove(v) 證明)
40. I only saw the first half of the game.
41. Ben scores every time he shoots!
42. That road goes through the mountains.
43. Someone tore a page from the book. (tear(v)(被)撕裂；扯破；撕開) 
44. How many instruments do you play? (instrument 樂器)
45. Blow out the candles.
46. Can you bring your trumpet to school? (trumpet 小喇叭；小號)
47. A violin has four strings.
48. Play that song on the piano.
49. Driving too fast can be dangerous.
50. You'll make progress if you study hard. (progress 進步；進展)
51. He really wants to improve his english.
52. Study hard so you can be successful.
53. Her voice is too soft. I can't hear her.
54. She used to have really long hair.
55. Our emotions change every day. (emotion 感情；表情；情緒)
56. The prices are great at this sale.
57. Aim for the tree.
58. Neither Dan nor I like mushrooms.
59. Sam can't do basic math very well.
60. Focus on your homework now.
61. I had a terrible day!
62. I work for the phone company.
63. Please fix the door lock. It's broken.
64. The thief took my computer!
65. He's not strong. He's weak.
66. I lost all my money is a burglary. (burglary (n.)入室竊盜(罪))
67. Jim gives the weather report every day.
68. Can you check the computer?
69. Please follow the directions.
70. Don't steal. That's wrong! (steal(v)偷；竊取)
71. You have beautiful black hair!
72. That hairstylist always cuts my hair.
73. We all loved Jim's new short haircut.
74. Look at yourself in the mirror.
75. Lisa was surprised to see Mark.
76. The magician can do great tricks. (trick(n.) 騙術)
77. Where did the cat go? It disappeared.
78. I'm tired. Besides, my eyes hurt. (besides (adv.)而且；此外)
79. She actually wrote a book.
80. She lived a good, long life.
81. Amy will put on a dinner for everyone.
82. This little rabbit is so cute!
83. The moon appeared in the sky.
84. Turn down the music. It hurts my ears.
85. I can't tell you. It's a secret.
86. Fold the note and put it in an envelope.
87. I won the picture contest! (contest (n)比賽；競賽)
88. I'm a big fan of Dr. Doris Brougham.
89. Noodles are popular all over the world.
90. There are lots of sheep in Ireland.
91. Don't forget to study for the test!
92. I don't like living in the city.
93. We can go fishing in the river!
94. I visit my grandmother every week.
95. Kim had an interview for her new job.
96. Sarah turned the car around.
97. The basketball missed the basket.
98. Mark turned right to toward the house
99. I'm searching for my money.
100. Rob works in the studio.
101. Look upstairs on the second floor.
102. Christmas is finally here!
103. Walk downstairs to the kitchen.
104. The sunset tonight was bright pink.
105. This beach is perfect for swimming.
106. Brazil has many beautiful waterfalls.
107. There are many national parks in Africa.
108. Take advantage of the nice weather. (take advantage of (idiom 成語) 好好利用；善用...)
109. Who won the competition? (competition (n) 比散；競賽)
110. They play basketball in the arena. (arena (n) 比賽場地；競技場(體育比賽或表演用))
111. Lisa shot several arrows into the tree. (arrow 箭；矢)
112. You should read this excellent book.
113. Soccer is a popular sport.
114. Use this bow to shoot the arrow. (bow 弓)

English Study Magazine - 201502

1. Buy the tickets online.
2. Is this show live?
3. His answer was wrong. But it was close.
4. Amanda was the star of the party.
5. Join a school club!
6. Let's play basketball on that court.
7. Finish high school. Then go to college.
8. Tiffany has a photo of her friend.
9. I keep money in my wallet.
10. Timmy goes to the beach for a vacation.
11. I remember you!
12. Janet sent me a postcard from China.
13. Phil decorated his office with photos.
14. I don't need this scrap. Throw it out.  (scrap 碎屑)
15. Christmas is a special event.
16. This soung brings back good memories.
17. Let's take a photo with your camera.
18. This glass cup is dirty.
19. The cable takes the cars up the hill.
20. I really admire smart people. (admire 欣賞、讚賞)
21. Mom's cooking is delicious.
22. Look at the beauty outside!
23. Birds can fly over the trees.
24. My letter can arrived today.
25. The plane is at the airport.
26. Which flight are you on?
27. Go straight home. Mom is waiting.
28. The train was delayed.
29. I work in an office.
30. The picture on the TV is clear.
31. Peter is strong. He can move the books.
32. Put the food in the shopping cart.
33. Joe scored a goal. Update the score!
34. Can you tell me directions to the store?
35. Please explain the rule of the game.
36. Where is the on/off button?
37. Purple is my favorite color?
38. The picture is not sharp.
39. Tom and Sara are husband and wife.
40. Let's eat noodles at that restaurant.
41. Hannah's boyfriend really loves her.
42. The girl drew hearts on her homework.
43. Grandma grows flowers outside her house.
44. Where do you live?
45. I live in a busy area of the city.
46. This car is too small for five people.
47. Put your coat in the closet.
48. Wash your hands in the bathroom.
49. No one likes cockroaches!
50. I don't expect to like this food.
51. It's not dangerous here. It's safe.
52. I pay the landlord rent every month.
53. Please paint the doors red.
54. Jessica is studying art in college.
55. Jeremy Lin plays basketball.
56. The hockey game is tonight. (hockey 曲棍球)
57. Ken wears contacts so he can see better.
58. Jon put the food in his month.
59. Wear your glasses so you can see.
60. This is a simple problem.
61. Eating out is convenient.
62. Is this fish tuna?
63. Chocolate is sweet and delicious.
64. Be careful! There's a snowstorm outside.
65. Be safe! Don't walk in the road.
66. We can't buy tea. The shop is closed.
67. My cat is stuck in a tree. (stuck 被困住的)
68. What can we play indoor?
69. I feel bored. There's nothing to do!
70. I'm reading an interesting new book.
71. Spider-Man is not a real person.
72. Abby likes to chat on her phone.
73. We have an activity after school today.
74. Do you know who discovered America?
75. Sheila always brings her lunch to work.
76. Our dog had puppies every year.
77. Our dog's name is on his collar. (collar 頸圈(狗的))
78. Do you know who this phone belongs to?
79. The cats finally caught the mouse.
80. I need the Internet to check email.
81. The blue sky is beautiful.
82. Katie is a passenger in the car.
83. Put your shoes outside.
84. Pack your clothes in your bag.
85. Can you carry this to the house?
86. The halls are crowded during breaks. (hall 走廊)
87. Josh knows a few Japanese phrases?
88. A bad smell was coming from the kitchen.
89. This movie tells a true story.
90. Don't copy your friend's answers.
91. Sheep are nice animals.
92. Let's enjoy a birthday celebration!
93. Beef is my favorite kind of meat.
94. I like to eat dumpling.
95. Let's enjoy the excitement of New Year's. (excitement 興奮感)
96. These tangerines taste sweet. (tangerine 海梨柑)
97. Put the letter in an envelope.
98. Hundreds of people were in the parade. (parade 遊行)
99. Dragons are important in Chinese culture.
100. I can see the light from the lanterns.
101. Mary stared at the screen. (stare 凝視)
102. Matt can't see out of one eye.
103. Jan is wearing a pair of gloves. (glove 手套)
104. Thanks for the good advice.

How to reserve movie tickets(step by step)?

• I will reserve movie tickets. (I go to a ABC theater online site.)
• What's playing these days? (I go over the list of "select a movie".)

now showing/now playing 正在上映中

opening this week 本週上映

coming soon 近期上映

upcoming movies 預定上映 

• Which one would be fun? I should watch some trailers(=teaser 預告片). (A trailer play, I read synopses.) (synopses 劇情大綱、劇情概要)
• This must be exciting. Don''t tell me that this Saturday afternoon's tickets are sold out. (sold out 全部銷售一空) (I click "select a show time.")

don't tell me (that~)

• Cool, tickets are available. (I go with the 5:30 showing) (go with 選擇、接受)
• 2 for "ticket quantity." (quantity 數量) (I purchase 2 for adults.)
• My discount coupon is good(=valid) until this weekend. (I enter the coupon codes.)
• I've finished booking the tickets. (I write down the reservation numbers.)

Chapter 17 English Sentences (Favorite/Least favorite thing)

Chapter 17-01 Favorite/Least favorite food

• What's your favorite food?
• What's your least favorite food? (least 最不)
• I like bulgogi the best. / My favorite food is bulgogi. (bulgogi 烤肉)
• I love Zhajangmian the most.
• I like Chinese food.
• All of your food is delicious, Mommy.
• I don't like Japanese food very much.
• I don't like curry and rice very much. (curry 咖哩)
• I don't want to eat any vegetables.
• I hate mushrooms.
• I've never tried duck. (duck 鴨肉)
• I can't eat curry because it's too spicy.
• I can't eat spicy food very well yet.
• Mommy's happy when I watch you eat.
• I'm happy since you ate well.
• Will you order me a pizza?
• I want to eat pork cutlet, Mom. (pork cutlet 日式炸豬排)
• Let's eat out.
• Can I have one more piece / spoonful/. (我可以再多吃一塊/湯匙嗎?)
• It's very delicious.
• It's sweet.
• This is my kind of food. (正好合我的胃口。)

Chapter 17-02 Favorite/Least favorite cloth

• I want to wear a red dress.
• I really like the dress.
• This T-shirt fits me well.
• The shirt is really pretty.
• The skirt and shirt match really well.
• Wow! I like your hat.
• It looks really good on you.
• The color of the sweater looks good on you.
• I like stripes on clothes.
• I want to wear socks with lace on them. (lace 蕾絲)
• I likes skirts more than pants.
• My friends say that is pretty.
• Princess dresses are popular.
• Mom, will you buy me a princess dress?
• Buy me a shirt with Winnie the Pooh on it.
• Are you going to wear that every day?
• Didn't you waer that yesterday?
• You really like those clothes, don't you?
• I don't want to take it off.
• I like this the most.
• I don't like to wear skirts.
• I hate these pants. They are not comfortable.

Chapter 17-03 Like/hate person

Chapter 16 English Sentences (Describe personality)

Ch16-01 Good characters

• John is nice / generous. / John is a good person. (約翰人很好。)
• John is kind. (約翰很親切。)
• John is nice to everyone. (約翰對每個人都很好。)
• John has good manners.
• John is caring / thoughtful. (約翰很為他人著想。)
• John is very understanding. (約翰很能理解他人。)
• John is very positive.
• John is friendly.
• John gets along well with his friends. (約翰跟朋友們相處得很好。)
• John is sincere. (約翰很誠實。)
• John is responsible. (約翰很有責任感。)

Ch16-02 Bad characters

• John acts as if he knows everything. (as if 好像) (約翰表現得很像他什麼都知道。)
• John is just showing off. (show off 炫耀) (約翰只是在炫耀。)
• John is bragging all the time. (brag 吹牛，自誇) (約翰總是在吹牛。)
• John likes to stand out. (stand out 引人注目) (約翰喜歡引人注目。)
• John is greedy. (約翰很貪心。)
• John is ill-mannered. (約翰很沒有禮貌。)
• John uses bad words. (約翰講髒話。)
• John is arrogant. (arrogant 自大的) (約翰很自大。)
• John bullies others. / John picks on other. (約翰霸齡其他人。)
• John blames others for his own faults. (blame歸咎於) (約翰把自己的錯推給別人。) 
• John is a copycat. (約翰只會模仿別人)

Ch16-03 Introverts

• My brother is very shy.
• My brother is a bit introverted. (introverted 內向)
• My brother is reserved. (reserved 寡言的)
• My sister is kind of quiet. (kind of 有點)
• My sister is gentle and quiet. (我妹妹溫和安靜。)
• My sister is a bit blunt. (我妹妹有點遲鈍。)
• My sister doesn't like to stand out. (我妹妹不喜歡引人注目。)
• It's embarrassing. (embarrassing 難為情)
• Be more confident. (confident 有自信)
• Don't hide behind my back.
• Don't whisper. (whisper 耳語) (不要竊竊私語。)
• Say it louder.
• You need to say what you want clearly. (你必須把你想要的東西清楚說出來。)
• You need to say "Hi" to adults clearly. (你應該好好地跟大人們打招呼。)

Ch16-04 Outgoing / active

• My brother is really active. (active 活潑)
• My brother is really sociable. (sociable 擅長交際的)
• My brother is an outgoing person. (outgoing 外向的)
• My brother is very active in everything.
• My brother does everything with confidence.
• My brother always leads others. / My brother is a good leader.
• I want to be active like my sister.
• My sister is not afraid to speak her mind.
• Tom is popular among his friends.
• Tom talks a lot. / Tom is very talkative. (talkative 多話)
• Tom is a very eloquent person. (eloquent 有表達能力的)

Ch16-05 Calm / hasty

• John is very calm. / John is careful. (約翰很謹慎。)
• John is clam. / John is not hasty. (約翰很鎮定)
• John is very patient.
• John is such an easygoing person. / John has a laid-back nature. (laid-back 悠閒 nature 天性，性質)
• John is slow in everything.
• John is impatient. / John is hasty. (約翰性格急躁。)
• John is hot-tempered. / John is short-tempered.  (約翰很容易生氣。)
• John is kind of sensitive. (kind of 有點) (約翰有些敏感。)
• John is easily distracted. (約翰很容易注意力不集中。)

Ch16-06 Stubborn

• John is stubborn. (stubborn 頑固)
• John is as stubborn as a mule,
• John is out of control if he does not get his way. (out of control 失去控制) (get his way 按照他的意思) (如果事情沒有正著約翰的意思，他就會失去控制。)
• John wants everything to go his own way. (約翰希望事情都要順著自己的意思。)
• John always follows the rules.
• John is not flexible in his way of thinking. / John does not easily change the way he thinks. (flexible 有變通的，有彈性的) (約翰的思考模式沒有彈性。)
• John gets strongly obsessed by some things. (obsessed 著迷的，執著的) (約翰對某些事情超級著迷。)
• Stop being so stubborn. (不要那麼不聽話)
• Don't be too stubborn. (不要太倔強。)
• I wonder who you're like by being so stubborn. (你到底像誰才會這麼倔強？)

Ch16-07 Weak-minded

• John is not very active in everything.
• John is somewhat wishy washy. (wishy washy 優柔寡斷的) (約翰有點優柔寡斷。)
• John can't decide anything. / John is indecisive. (indecisive 優柔寡斷)
• John is very weak-minded. (約翰的意志很不堅定。)
• John is likely to do as he is told by oyhers. / John is easily led by others. (約翰很容易被他人主導。)

Addition - Character Expression

• active 活耀的，積極的，活潑的(←→passive 被動的)
• aggressive 進取的
• arrogant 傲慢的，自大的，自負的
• bad-tempered 易怒的，惡劣的
• blunt 遲鈍的
• brave (←→cowardly 膽小的)
• bossy 愛指揮他人
• brutal 殘酷的，惡毒的
• calm 鎮定的，冷靜的
• careless 草率的，不細心的
• clever 聰明的，伶俐的，有才能的
• cold-blooded 冷酷的，冷血的 (←→ warn-hearted 窩心的，熱心的)
• competitive 競爭慾強烈的
• conservative 保守的 (←→liberal)
• considerate 深思熟慮的，關懷的 (= thoughtful)
• couragous 有勇氣的 (= brave)
• creative 創造性的，有創意的
• critical 批評的，刁難的
• cruel 殘忍的
• cunning 狡猾的
• diligent 勤勞的，勤奮的，盡心的 (= industrious)
• dishonest 不誠實的 (←→ honest)
• disorganized 沒有規劃，沒有組織 (= organized: 有系統的)
• easygoing 隨和的，懶的，悠閒的 (= lazy)
• foolish 笨的，跟傻瓜一樣的
• frank 真誠的，坦白的
• funny
• generous 寬大的，寬厚的，慷慨的
• good-natured 溫和的，溫順的
• gentle 文雅的，溫和的
• greedy 貪心的，欲望很多的
• hardworking 情勞的
• honest 正直的，誠實的 (←→ dishonest) (honour 榮耀的)
• humane 有人情味的，仁慈的
• humorous 幽默的
• impatient 不耐煩的 (←→ patient 有耐心的)
• impolite 無理的，粗魯的 (←→ polite)
• imprudent 魯莽的 (←→ prudent)
• jealous 忌妒的，猜忌的
• kind 親切的，和藹的 (←→ unkind)
• lazy 懶惰的，慵懶的
• modest 謙虛的，審慎的，端莊的
• moody 情緒化的 (= capricious 任性的)
• naughty 無禮的，頑皮的，淘氣的
• negligent 隨便的，粗心的
• notorious 惡名昭彰的
• outgoing 外向的，善交際的 (= sociable)
• polite 恭敬的，客氣的，有禮貌的
• practical 實際的，踏實的
• liberal 進步的 (←→ conservative)
• prudent 慎重的
• punctual 尊守時間的
• reliable 可信賴的 (= dependable, trustworthy)
• reserved 寡言的，含蓄的
• right 正確的，準確的，公正的
• rude 無禮的，低俗的 (= impolite)
• ruthless (無情的，殘忍的)
• selfish 自私的
• sensible 明智的，懂情理的
• shy 羞怯的
• silly 愚蠢的
• simple 單純的
• sincere 真誠的(←→ insincere 不真誠的)
• sociable 善交際的(←→ unsociable 不善交際的)
• stingy (特別指錢) 小氣的
• strict 嚴格的
• stubborn 頑固的，固執的，倔強的
• stupid 愚笨的，笨的
• sweet 逗人喜愛的
• sympathetic 富有同情心的
• talneted 有能力的(= able)
• talkative 健談的
• thoughtful 深思熟慮的，有同理心的
• thoughtless 欠考慮的，不顧他人的
• timid 膽小的，沒有勇氣的
• ungrateful 不知感恩的，忘恩負義的 (←→ grateful 感恩的)
• unkind 苛薄的，不親切的 (←→ kind)
• warm-blooded 熱情的 (= ardent 熱心)
• warm-hearted 有同情心的，熱心的(←→ cold-blooded冷血的)
• wise 賢明的，有智慧的  

Chapter 28 English Sentences

Ch28-01 Let's go to park for a walk

• Let's go for a walk.
• Want to go for a walk to exercise?
• Let's go out to play in the park.
• Want to ride our bikes at park?
• Wow! There are a lot of people at the park.
• Say "hi" to our neighbors?
• Want to hold hands? (hold 牽)
• Mark sure you follow me, Honey.
• Don't throw trash on the ground.
• Don't pick the flowers.
• Don't break the branches.
• Don't step on the grass.
• It's great weather for a walk.
• The breeze is really nice. (breeze 微風、和風)
• Mom, let's rest for a little.
• Mom, my legs hurt.
• I think we came too far.
• Want to go back now?
• I want to stay longer.
• I know, but it's getting late.
• Mom, I have to go to the resetroom. Where is it?
• The restroom is over there.
• Want to use this exercise machine?
• I want to ride it, too, Mom.
• Try the one over there. Nobody is using it.

Ch28-02 Toilet

• Let's wait in line.
• Knock on the door before going into the restroom.
• Don't spit. (spit 吐痰)
• Don't draw on the wall of the restroom.
• Flush the toilet after you're done.
• Wash your hand well.