1) drainage
meanigs; a system of drains/the process by which water or liquid waste is drained.
situation; we can see it anywhere in Austin.
2) stingray
meanigs; a large wide flat sea fish. it has a long tail with a sharp sting.
situation; I was talking about fish which we can eat with host family.
3) THI (Temperature-Humidity-Index)
meanigs; a numerical number caluculated from temperature and humidity, and it shows how comfortable or uncomfortable of a day.
situation; my fost family said when it was rainy.
4) clammy
meanigs; slightly wet in an unpleasant way. damp, moist.
situation; same situation as 3).
5) fall for
meanigs; to be tricked into believing something that is not true.
situation; from textbook for TOEIC
6) plantain
meanigs; fruit like a large banana, but less sweet that is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
situation; my host family cooked for me, but I don't like it.
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
News of Choice #8
Techno Toyota: 2010 Prius
http://thewheeldeal.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/11/16/techno-toyota-2010-prius/
This article says that Prius is praised by the author. His rules for the automobile industry is to never judge a new car based on the company's preview. In short, you can not know a real good point of car without riding on it. The author judged new prius to high quarity one.
I have driven prius only one time. The quarity very suprized me, so "Don't judge the book by the its cover!' Do you try to drive it!
http://thewheeldeal.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2009/11/16/techno-toyota-2010-prius/
This article says that Prius is praised by the author. His rules for the automobile industry is to never judge a new car based on the company's preview. In short, you can not know a real good point of car without riding on it. The author judged new prius to high quarity one.
I have driven prius only one time. The quarity very suprized me, so "Don't judge the book by the its cover!' Do you try to drive it!
News of Choice #7
Water Ice Hides In Moon's Dark craters
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120399296&ft=1&f=1001
There are some water in the moon! NASA has new evidence that dark craters on the moon contain ice! A project to research existence of water in craters is called LCROSS mission. This mission sent a rocket to craters to crash and analyze dust and debris soaring up by explosion.
Yes. The moon is not dry completely.
I think this discover is very important. Because water is needed to existence of life. It might not be in the moon, but it might appear suddenly after a millions of years. Some commentator say that is great discovery too, and this evidence shows great potential for both space development and more terrestial problem solving.
I think so!
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120399296&ft=1&f=1001
There are some water in the moon! NASA has new evidence that dark craters on the moon contain ice! A project to research existence of water in craters is called LCROSS mission. This mission sent a rocket to craters to crash and analyze dust and debris soaring up by explosion.
Yes. The moon is not dry completely.
I think this discover is very important. Because water is needed to existence of life. It might not be in the moon, but it might appear suddenly after a millions of years. Some commentator say that is great discovery too, and this evidence shows great potential for both space development and more terrestial problem solving.
I think so!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Weekly Words #4
1) off the wall
meaning; state that person or idea is out of common.
situation; My host family said.
2) colloquial
meaning; used in conversastion but not in formal speech.
situation; My host family said when I asked them if formal or informal.
3) bundle
meaning; something that is wrapped up. for example bundle of sticks.
situation; I saw the bundle of grass in the field on the way to Houston. Host family told me.
4) oil well
meaning; a hole made in the ground to obtain oil.
situation; I saw the bundle of grass in the field on the way to Houston. Host family told me.
5) swamp
meaning; an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants or trees.
situation; I saw the bundle of grass in the field on the way to Houston. Host family told me.
6) fountain
meaning; a structure from which water is sent up into the air. We can see it in parkas or garden.
situation; I saw the bundle of grass in the field on the way to Houston. Host family told me.
meaning; state that person or idea is out of common.
situation; My host family said.
2) colloquial
meaning; used in conversastion but not in formal speech.
situation; My host family said when I asked them if formal or informal.
3) bundle
meaning; something that is wrapped up. for example bundle of sticks.
situation; I saw the bundle of grass in the field on the way to Houston. Host family told me.
4) oil well
meaning; a hole made in the ground to obtain oil.
situation; I saw the bundle of grass in the field on the way to Houston. Host family told me.
5) swamp
meaning; an area of ground that is very wet or covered with water and in which plants or trees.
situation; I saw the bundle of grass in the field on the way to Houston. Host family told me.
6) fountain
meaning; a structure from which water is sent up into the air. We can see it in parkas or garden.
situation; I saw the bundle of grass in the field on the way to Houston. Host family told me.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
News of Choice #6
The Dirt On Dust
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120252957
Briefly speaking, quite a few dust exist around you. In this article two researchers study dust. They are interested in "Where does dust come from?" and "What is dust? Does it affect us?" I think that dust come from anywhere and kind of dust is difernt by place it comes from. So it's no use worrying about it because we can not see most floating dust. I'm glad not to be able to see tiny dust.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120252957
Briefly speaking, quite a few dust exist around you. In this article two researchers study dust. They are interested in "Where does dust come from?" and "What is dust? Does it affect us?" I think that dust come from anywhere and kind of dust is difernt by place it comes from. So it's no use worrying about it because we can not see most floating dust. I'm glad not to be able to see tiny dust.
News of Choice #5
Nov. 11, 1930: Einstein Gets Ice Cold
http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2009/11/1111einstein-szilard-refrigerator
Nov, 11, 1930 is the date Einstein who is one of the greatist phisicist receive an American patent for a new kind of refrigerator. This mechanism is differnt from modern refrigerator. It doesn't need freon or electricity, so it uses ammonia, butane, and water instead. This idea is great for no freon and no electricity. However, Einstein's design isn't very efficient at cooling per unit of energy input. Now, other team is improving this system. I respect Einstein, I think this system is very nice, but if ammonia is used to refrigerator, I don't want to use it. I worry about heavy accident as the gas is leaked. Because ammonia is very dengerous chemical compound as everyone knows. Ammonia gas is very bad smell!!. Do you think so?
http://www.wired.com/thisdayintech/2009/11/1111einstein-szilard-refrigerator
Nov, 11, 1930 is the date Einstein who is one of the greatist phisicist receive an American patent for a new kind of refrigerator. This mechanism is differnt from modern refrigerator. It doesn't need freon or electricity, so it uses ammonia, butane, and water instead. This idea is great for no freon and no electricity. However, Einstein's design isn't very efficient at cooling per unit of energy input. Now, other team is improving this system. I respect Einstein, I think this system is very nice, but if ammonia is used to refrigerator, I don't want to use it. I worry about heavy accident as the gas is leaked. Because ammonia is very dengerous chemical compound as everyone knows. Ammonia gas is very bad smell!!. Do you think so?
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Weekly Words
Weekly Words
1) administration
mean; the govermentof a country. the activities that are done in order to plan or organize.
situation; from radio
2) ministration
mean; to help for especially when they are ill/sick or in trouble
situation; from radio
3) brisket
mean; meat that comes from chest of an animal especially a cow
situation; I don't remember.
4) souvenior
mean; a thing that you buy for someone and/or keep to remind yourself when you go to trip.
situation; My friends used this word.
5) so far
mean; until now.up to this point. ex) So far we have quite successful.
situation; my friend who is native American used.
6) sucker
mean; a person who is easily tricked
situation; from TV
1) administration
mean; the govermentof a country. the activities that are done in order to plan or organize.
situation; from radio
2) ministration
mean; to help for especially when they are ill/sick or in trouble
situation; from radio
3) brisket
mean; meat that comes from chest of an animal especially a cow
situation; I don't remember.
4) souvenior
mean; a thing that you buy for someone and/or keep to remind yourself when you go to trip.
situation; My friends used this word.
5) so far
mean; until now.up to this point. ex) So far we have quite successful.
situation; my friend who is native American used.
6) sucker
mean; a person who is easily tricked
situation; from TV
Thursday, November 5, 2009
News of Choice
Darwin’s Wolf Mystery Solved
link; http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/11/darwins-wolf/
This article is taiked about Falkland Islands Wolf.
It was mystery that what is the originthis of this wolves
since young Charles Darwin descovered it.
Fox? Dog? Wolf?
Current Biology, researchers address these questions with a genetic analysis.
The animals closest relative is the maned wolf.
Progress of science helps us to know the new information.
link; http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/11/darwins-wolf/
This article is taiked about Falkland Islands Wolf.
It was mystery that what is the originthis of this wolves
since young Charles Darwin descovered it.
Fox? Dog? Wolf?
Current Biology, researchers address these questions with a genetic analysis.
The animals closest relative is the maned wolf.
Progress of science helps us to know the new information.
News of Choice
David Chang's Ramen: Not Your Average Noodle
limk; http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120012206
I was attracted by familiar word. It is "Ramen".
Is there anyone who knows Ramen?
It is a Japanese noodole (= broth + noodles + meat + toppings and garnishes) came from China.
This article said that David Chang who is chef made a great Ramen in New York.
His Ramen is not what most Americans think Ramen should be.
He was suprised at the difference between Ramen in America and in Japan,
and he made it in New York.
I love Ramen! But instant one is not real Ramen.
Especially American one is different from Japan.
It's You who think that Ramen is just instant noodle sold in super market!!
Try to eat Ramen Chang's restrant in New York or in Japan!!
limk; http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120012206
I was attracted by familiar word. It is "Ramen".
Is there anyone who knows Ramen?
It is a Japanese noodole (= broth + noodles + meat + toppings and garnishes) came from China.
This article said that David Chang who is chef made a great Ramen in New York.
His Ramen is not what most Americans think Ramen should be.
He was suprised at the difference between Ramen in America and in Japan,
and he made it in New York.
I love Ramen! But instant one is not real Ramen.
Especially American one is different from Japan.
It's You who think that Ramen is just instant noodle sold in super market!!
Try to eat Ramen Chang's restrant in New York or in Japan!!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
HOMEWORK (30th, Oct)
WEEKLY WORDS
1) literacy
means; the ability to read and write
situation; from TV (History program)
2) grease
means; animal fat or oily substance. in case of food, like a sauce.
situation; My host family asked me if I need grease to fish at dinner.
3) crush
means; to press or squeeze something.
situation; My host family said when she made a mush potate.
4) Can you do me a favor?
means; used to ask someone to do somothing. = "Can I ask you something?"
situation; My host faily told me when she wanted me to bring some paper.
5) drive O to ~
means; to take someone to anywhere by car.
situation; when my friend ask his host family to drive us to 6th street.
6) retailer
means; a person that sells good or products or item.
situation; from TV.
1) literacy
means; the ability to read and write
situation; from TV (History program)
2) grease
means; animal fat or oily substance. in case of food, like a sauce.
situation; My host family asked me if I need grease to fish at dinner.
3) crush
means; to press or squeeze something.
situation; My host family said when she made a mush potate.
4) Can you do me a favor?
means; used to ask someone to do somothing. = "Can I ask you something?"
situation; My host faily told me when she wanted me to bring some paper.
5) drive O to ~
means; to take someone to anywhere by car.
situation; when my friend ask his host family to drive us to 6th street.
6) retailer
means; a person that sells good or products or item.
situation; from TV.
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