U.S. House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage Thursday, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline.
The House approved the bill in a 218 tp 214 vote Thuesday, after the Senate narrowly approved the bill Tuesday in a 51-50 vote that required Vice President JD Vance tp break a tie.
President Donald Trump celebrated the passage of his domestic agenda bill as a "phenomenal victory" for the US, touting its tax cuts and funding for border security. 20250720
To need help
Could you walk me through?
->how to export this document?
(Is there Any chance you know how to export this document?
WoDo you have a sec to help me out (with this document).
I'm having trouble exporting the document.
I'm struggling to understand this.
Need more time
I'm not going to make the deadline.
We need to push back/postpone the deadline.
I'm really busy.
I'm swamped with/because of project.
The project is taking up all my time!
My schedule is packed this week.
Things are really hectic right now.
What's your opinion?
What's your take?
What's your perspective, view, point of view,viewpoint(on this)?
How do you see this? 20250609
That;s not a good idea.
I'm not sure about that.
I have some concerns about the conferernce.
That's a great idea.
I can get behind that.
You're really onto something.
let's meet to discuss this.
Are you free to go over this?
Can we touch base on this soon?
Let's start.
Let's get the ball rolling.
Let's hit the ground running.
Let's do it.
I can't attenf the meeting.
I can't make the meeting.
Sorry, I have a scheduling conflict.
Soory, I'm already booked.
They work well together.
They have a strong.
They're close-knit.
Greeting & Small Talk.
How's it going?
long time no see!
What have you been up to lately/recently?
How does that sound to you?
Are you more of a coffee or tea person?
Expressing Preferences & Opinions
Honestly, I think it's great.
To be honest, i'm not a big fan of it.
It's totally your call!
Apologizing
Sorry about that.
My bad!
I didn't mean to!
Whoops, sorry!
I'll make it up to you!
Saying Thank you
Thanks a bunch!
I really appreciate it!
You're the best, thanks!
Reacting to new & Surprises
Are you serious?
No way!
That's unbelivable!
You;ve got to be kidding me!
Wow, I didn't see that soming! 20250611
Cleopatra, the last pharaoh of ancient Egyptm was a ruler known for her intelligence, political savvy, and dramatic life. Born into royalty, she was dtermined to keep Egypt indepedent from Rome's growing power. 20250529
Read the BBC article
'Amazing' reduction in Alzheimer's risk verified by blood markers, study says
When penny Ashord's father was dianosed with early-stage Alzheimer's diseade at age 62, she knew the devastating brain disorder might one day steal her memory. In her late 50's, her free-floating anxiety turned into outright panic when she began struggling to find words.
"I couldn't tell a story. I couldn't get my words out," said Ashord, now 61.
" i remember sitting at a dinner party ine time, and i couldn't finish my thoughts. It was the most unbelievable moment. i came home and sobbed and told my husband, 'Something is worng with me. i can't talk," she said. ' i was pettrified.'
Today, after a complete revamp of her kifestyle and overall health, Ashford's struggles with retrieving words have eased, while measures of amyloid and tau proteins and neuroinflammation - all hallmark signs of Alzheimer's - have fallen.
Ashfoed knows about these improvements because she's part of a unique study tracking her progress via key blood biomarkes now being used to help diagnose early dementia.
Instead of relying on painful spinal taps and expensive brain scans, these blood tests are heralded as a new, less invasive and time-consuming way to determine risk and aid in an earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's .
The preliminary data, presented Monday at American Academy of Neurology annual meeting in San Siego, analyzed biomarks on 54 participants in an ongoing preventive neurology study. 20250603
Alzheimer's blood tests are the key to widespread prevention of dementia, experts say.
If people can be diagnosed in their doctor's office, they can more immediately move into preventive care and implement lifestyle changes designed to slow the pregression of their disease. 20250604
Hard vs Hardly
>hard - with effort or intensity.
>hardky - Almost not; barely
2.late vs lately
>late - After the scheduled or usual time
>lately - In recent days or weeks
3.Really vs Actually
>Really - Very, truly, or genuinely
>Actualy - in fact; to introduce something surprising, correcting, or clarifying.
4.Especially vs Specially
>Especially - Particularly; more than others
>Specially - For a specific purpose or intention
5.Eventually vs Ultimately
>Eventually - After a long time; finally
>Ultimately - in the end; after considering everything.
>Eventually - focuses on the time.
>Ultimately - focuses on the result. 20250525
6. Just vs Only
>Just - A short time ago/exactly/simply
>only - No more than; restricted to one
7. Too vs So
>Too - RO a higher degree than necessary or desirable
>So - Very, extremely; to such a degree
-The coffee is too hot to drink.
>More than I want.
8.Still vs yet
>Still - Continuing to happen
>Yet - until now; expected to happen
-Still - positive, negative, Questions
-Yet - negative, Questions
9.Ever vs Never
>Ever - At any time
>Never - Not at any time
10. Sometime vs Sometimes
>Sometime - At an unspecified
>Sometimes - occasionally
11.Definitely vs probably
>Defintely - Without a doubt,100%certain.
>probably - Most likely 70%-90%, but not guaranteed.
12. Back vs Again
>Back - REturn to a place
>Again - Repest an action. 20250526
Carney tells Trump Canada is not for sale, president praises PM as a 'very good person'.
Newly elected Prime Minister of Canada mark Carney stepped into the lion's den Tuesday for hid first face-to face with his U.S.counterpart - a high-stakes meeting that seemed to go well with compliments exchanged on both sides as President Donald Trump conceded his dream of annexing Canada is likely off the table.
Carney's goal for this first meeting of his premiership was to turn the page on a fractious few months with Canada-u.S. relatijons at their lowest point in decades.
Speaking to reporters at the Canadan Embassy after his half-day odf talks with Trump, Carnwy said he feels better about where things stand now than when he arrived in Washington - even if the u.S. president did not yet agree to dismantle the punishing tariff regime on Canadian goods.
What he did secure from Trump was a commitment to negotiate some sort of new Canada-U.S. trade deal, Carney said . He also asked Trump to stop with 51st state taunts during their private lincheon, he said.
" It was a very sonstructive meeting. We have a lot more work to do. i not suggest we can j=have one meeting and everything's changed but now we are enganed - very fully engaged, " he said . " I fell better about the relations."
Trump himself said Canada-U.S. relations are on a better trajectory after Tuesday's talks.
Speaking briefly to the press ajter the Canadian delegation left, the president said he was happy to see justin Trudeau gone, saying the former prime minister was antagonistic and fosted a "bas relatjionship" between the two countries.
While he called Trudeau " the governor," in a show of disrespect, Trump said he hasn't done that with Carney and he may not in the future. 20250519
1.Rusty
>Adjective - A skill that isn't as good as it once was because of lack of practice.
-If your English is rusty, I'm here to help!
2.Tnangled
>Adjective - Twisted together into a confused, untidy mass.
3.Crumpled
>Adjective - Crushed into a compact mass or folded up in a irregular way.
4.Wrinkled
> Adjective - HAving small lines or folds on the surface.
This shirts is very wrinkled.
I'm getting wrinkles.
She wrinkled her nose at the smell.
5.Flimsy
>Adjective - Light and thin or easily destroyed; weak or difficult to believe.
She gave a flimsy excuse for being late.
6.Feisty
>Lively, determined, and couragous.
He feisty defended his opinion.
7.Savvy
>Adjective - practical knowledge and understanding.
Are you tech savvy?
His business savvy helped him succeed.
8.Dull
The knife on the left is dull, which means it's not sharp.
This lesson is so dull.
>Adjective - lacking interst or excitement.
9.Vivid
> Adjective - Brightly colored; producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
I love the vivid colors in this paining.
10.hideous
>Adjective - Extremely ugly or unpleasant.
That hideous statue gave me vivid nightmares. 20250517
Socializong & Small Talk
When did you take up yoga?
> To take somthing up - To start an activity (as a regular routine)
He always brings up politics at work?
>To bring somthing up - To start talking about a topic.
-Can we not bring up that topic at dinner tonight?
She realy got along with my cousin!
>To get along with - To have a good relationship with.
-Are you getting along with your new coworlers?
You'll never guess who I ran into today!
>To run into someone - To meet by chance.
-If i run into her again, i'll say 'hi' this time.
At a cafe.
Sorry, we sold out of chocolate donuts.
>To sell our of - To have no more of somthing to sell.
I should cut back on sugar anyway.
>To cut back on -To reduce the amount of somthing.
We're trying out a new sugar-free cookies recipe.
>To try out - To use or test somthing to see if it works well.
You only picked at your cookie You don't like it?
>To pick at - To eat only a small amount.
-She picked at her salad but barely touched the rest of the meal.
Meeting & Appointments
Can we set up a meeting for next week?
>To set up -To schudule or arrange.
-I'll be setting up a few interviews this afternoon.
please follow up eith us next week.
>To follow up (with someone on/about something)- To contiue a previous conversation.
-I was supposed to follow up yesterday, but I forgot. 20250516
1.job/work
She applied for a new job at the law firm.
>Do you like your job?
>Do you like your work?
He's lookimg for new work, but finding a good job takes time.
2.story/history
The book is base a real history.
He told a funny story, but it had nothing to do with actual history.
3.Wedding/ Maeeiage
Were you invited to their wedding?
>Wedding - The wvent; ceremony where two people get married.
Their wedding was beautiful, but their marrage has been full os challenges.
4.Desert/Dessert
After across the desert, we ate a lot of delicious dessert.
>Desert - Dry, arid land with little rain.
5. Price/Cost
>Price - The amount of money needed to buy somthing.
>Cost - The total expense, includeing hidden or indirect factors.
How much does this cost?
What is the price of the laptop?
6.Chance/Opportunity
>Chance - A possibility or probability of something happeninh(Neutral)
>Opportunity - A favorable situation for ach ieving something.(Positive)
-There is a 30% chance of rain tomorrow.
-I hope I get the job because it's a h=great opportunity! 20250512
7. Loan/Debt
>The loan helped him buy a car, but now he has to manage his debt.
8.Suit vs Suite
>Suit - A set of matching clothing; a legal case.
>Suite - A set of connected rooms or a collection of software.
-He wore a navy-blue suit to the interview.
-Our hotel suite had a beautiful ocean view.
9.Receipt / Recipe
>Receipt - A document that proves payment.
>Recipe - Instruction for preparing food.
10.Moral / Morale
>Moral - A lesson about right/wrong; standards of right/wrong.
>Morale - The level of confidence or enthusiasm in a group.
11.Residence / Residents
>Residents - People who live in a place.
>Residence -A place where someone lives.
12.weather / cimate
>Weather - short-term conditions in a specific place at a specific time.
>Climate - long-term conditions in a specific place over a significant period of time.
13.Hear /Listen
>Hear - Ability to perceive sound naturally.
>Listen - Actively paying attention to sound .
14. Say / Tell
> Tell - Requires a person as the object.
> Say -Does not require a person as the object.
15. Speak / Talk
> Speak - More formal, often used in presentations.
> Talk - Used in casual conversations.
16. See / Look / Watch
>See - Passive, involves perceiving things naturally.
>Look - Focused effort to direct your eyes at something.
>Watch - To continously look at something that changes or moves. 20250513
17.Bring / Take
>Bring - Movement toward the person.
>Take - Movement away from the person.
18.Fit /Suit
>Fit - The correct size or shape.
>Suit - Complementary style or appearance.
19. Learn /Teach
>Learn - To acquire knowledge or skills.
>Teach - To give knowledge or skills to someone.
20. Lend / Borrow
>Lend - To give something temporarily.
>Borrow - To receive something temporarily.
21. Remember / Remind
>Remember - To recall information yourself.
>Remind - To make someone else remember somthing.
22. Wait / Stay
>Wait - To pause or delay untill something happens.
>Stay - To remain in one place.
23.Envious vs Jealous
>Envious is wanting something someone else has.
>Jealous is the fear of losing something you already have, often in relationships.
24. Childish vs Childlike
>Childlike is positive, suggesting innocence and wonder.
>Chlidish is negative, suggesting immaturity or bad behavior. 20250514
I want to point out how well you handled that irate cuctomer.
>To point put - To bring attention to somthing.
Who came up with this great idea?
>who come up with (suggest, somthing,...)
>To come up with - To create or suggest an idea or plan.
You've really stepped up lately!
>To step up -To take on more responsibility or improve one's performanvce.
-When the manager was sick, John stepped up and tool charge of the team.
Anya always puts on great parties!
>To put on - To organize or host an wvent or gathering.
Do we need to dressed up for Anya's party?
> To dress up -To wear formal, special or fancier than normal clothes.
-She dressed up in a pink gown for her friend's wedding.
- I have to dress up for a party.
The present won't be expensive if everyone chips in!
>To chip in - To contribute money or effort toward a shared goal.
Don't worry about cleaning up! I'll do it tomorrow.
>To cleaning up - To clean(a specificmess/area). 20250511
Anna has always dreamed of adventure. Stuck in her corporate job in Canada, her days felt a little mundane. One evening, on a whim, she booked a flight to Tokyo. It would be her first solo trip abroad.
The moment she landed, she was hit with neon lights, unfamiliar chatter and the scent of sizzling. On her second day, wandering a quiet backstreet, she realized she was lost. Her phone was dead. No GPS, no translator - just her and the city.
Panic bubbled up, but before she could spiral , an elderly woman approached. Summoning all her courage, Anna smiled and said " Train station? " The woman chuckled warmly and motioned for her to follow.
They weaved through alleys lined with cherry blossoms and tiny shopds for 15 minites. Finally, the station appeared. The woman nodded, and Anna, heart swelling with gratitude, bowed respectfully.
That moment of such kindness from a stranger left a mark on her. By the time she returner home, she wasn't the same. She held her head high,spoke with more ease, and embraced the unfamiliar. Sometimes, you have to lose yourself to find your way. 20250510
Scientists discover new color'olo' - and there's a link to 'The Wizard of Oz'
A team of scientists claim to have discovered a new colour that no human has ever seen before. But what does 'The Wizard of Oz' have to do with this contested discovery?
The snag is that it's only ever been witnessed by five people in the world - and cannot be seen by the naked eye. 20250507
Indeed, the color, said to be a saturated shade of blue-green, cannot be seen without the help of stimulation by laser.
The researchs from UC Berleley and the University of Washington had laser pulses fired into their eyes. This Oz Vision System technique, named in homage to the Emerald City in the novel " The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", can allow people to see beyoud the normal gamut of colour perception.
"We predicated form the beginning that it would look like an unprecedented colour signal but we didn't know ehat the brain would do with it, said Professor NG. "It was jaw-dropping. It's incredibly saturated."
Prof Ng told the BBC that olo was "more saturated than any coulr that ypu can see in the real world".
The authors of the study believe 'Oz' will help them delve into how the brain creates visual perceptions of the world. As reported by the BBC, it may also allow them to learn more ablout colour blindness or diseased that affect vision.
While it does not not fully capture the colour, the researchs shared an image of a turquoise square to give a sense of the hue. 20250508
Galifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom sues the trump administration on Wednesday, challenging the president's authority to impose sweeping tariffs that have set off a global trade war.
The lawsuit argues that President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China and a 10% tariffs on all imports is unlawful. The act enables a president to freeze and block transactions in reponse to foreign threats but doesn't allow the president to adopt triffs, the suit says.
The lawsuit , which was filed in the U.S.District Court for Northern District of California, also argues that enacting such tariffs requirs approval from Congress.
Newsom said today that, anticipating highter inflation and higher unmployment from the tariffs, he has downgraded California's economic outlook in a revised budget proposal that he plans to unveil next month.
Though he did not speak to Trump about the lawsuit, he said he =gave the White House a heads up.
The news of the tariffs also tanked the stock market, a huge risk for California, which depends disproportionately on income tax revenue form capital gains earned by the weathiest taxpayers.
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The atate id also particularly vulnerable to other economic pain from the tariffs, because China is California's largest trading partner, propping up manufacturing, agriculture, tourism and major ports.
Other significant pitential impacts for California include driving up the cost of constru ction materials just as Los Angeles begins rebuilding from a series of devastating fires in January.
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1.Easier said than done. 20250503
>Somthing is more difficult to do than it sounds.
>Just tell your boss you don't want to work weekend!
-Easier said than done!
2.It's been one of those days.
>To describle a day full of small problems, frustrations, or stress.
-How's it going?
How was your day?
-I't's been one of those days!
3.You read my mind.
>You said or did exactly what I was thinking.
-Let's stay in and watch a movie tonight.
-You read my mind!
4.I'm running a bit late
>I'm going to be a litte late.
-Sorry, running late. Be there in 10.
-Sorry, I'm ruuning late. I'll be there in 10 minutes.
5.It slipped my mind.
> I forgot (somthing/to do something).
> Used to asmit you forgot somthing or to do something.
-I had another example I wanted to share, but it completely slipped my mind!
6. It's not the end of the world.
> It's not as bad/significant as it seems.
-Making grammar mistakes while speaking is not the end of the world!
I'm so sorry, I forgot to make the reservation yesterday. It completly slipped my mind.
-It's not the end of the world!
-It's not a big deal.
7.Thanks for the head-up
>A heads-up - A warming or adveanced notice.
8. Do'n't quote me on that.
>I'm not 100% sure, so don't repeat What I just said as fact.
9. Just to be on the safe side
10. Let me get back to you that
Chatbots are replacing therapists faster than anyone expected. 20250429
While we're not short on divisive topics in 2025, there are valid reasons as to why we're turning chatbots for emotional support - and why people are also very much against it. So how willing are you to embrace this new form of therapy?
With the technology developing and evolving faster than academic community can study and publish evidence-based studies on it, there's nonetheless a growing body of expert commentary sourrounding AI large language models(LLM) and their ability - or lack thereof - in raplacing real, human, trained psychologists.
Much like the broad reasons people use chatbots, employing them as a digital therapist is also mulyifaceted. In-person therapy is prohibitive, often to the segments of society that nees it most - a session costs between US$100-$300 and wait times to even see someone and hope they're a good fit can be monthe, somthing that's worsened following the pandemic.
Online coundrling with a human on the other end of the phone or laptop is somewhat more accessible, but a monthly subscription can be in excess of $400. 20250430
When did you take up yoga? 20250427
>To take somthing up - To staty an actinvity(as a regular routine).
>I took up English class last year.
He always brings up politics at work!
>To bring somtyhing up - To start talking about a topic.
>My friend always brings up her relationship at work.
She really got along with my cousin!
>they like each other.
>To get along with - To have a good relationship with.
You'll never guess who I ran into today.
>To run into someone - To meet by chance.
Sorry we sold out of coffee 20250428
>Sorry, we sold out of chocolate dounts.
I should cut back on sugar anyway.
We're trying out a new sugar-free cookie recipe.
>To try out - To use or test somthing to see if it work well.
You only pick at your cookie. You do'nt like it?
Can we set up a meeting next week?
>set up is mean arrage.
Please follow up with us next week.
>To follow up /To continue a previous conversation.
Have you checked in with the client yet? 20250429
>To check in (with someone contact someone (to make sure there are no problems).
I blockef off an hour for our meeting.
>to reserve a time.
>block off is meaning reservation.
> To block off - To reserve time in your schedule.
How microplastics are infiltrating everything you consume. 20250426
Microplastics have infiktrated every part of the planet. They have been found buried in Antarctic Sea ice, within the guts of marine animals inhabiting the deep ocean trenches, and in drinking water aroumd the world. Plastic pollution has been foud on beaches of remote, uninhabited islands and it show up in sea water samples across the planet.
But they aren't just ubiquitous in water -
they are spread widely in soils on land too and can even end up in the food we eat.
Unwittingly, we may br consuming tiny fragments of plastic with almost every bite we take.
The backlash against single-use plastic has seen many companies seekimg to use alternatives that claim to be more boidegradable or compostable. But in some cases these alternatives may actually be compoundimg the microplastic problem.
Research has found that bags labelled as "biodegrable" can take years to disintegrate, and even then they mostly break down into smaller pieces rather than their component chemical parts.
Swapping out plastic packaging for glass could potentially help to resuce exposure.
But it wouls also have environmental repercussions as glass has a higher environmental footprint than plastic.
Fortunatelym there is some hope.
Researches are developing a number of approaches to help get rid of the plastic pollution in our envirpollution. One appeoach has been to turn to fungi and bacteria that feed on plastic, breaking it down in the process. A species if beetle larbae that can devour polystyrene has also offered another potential solution.
Other are looking at using eater filtration techniques or chemical treatments that can remove microplastics.
keep your eyes peeled for the street. 20250425
>Keep your eyes peeled for the client. She should be here soon.
Are we still on for tonight?
>We made plans. I'm confirming that our plans are (still) happenjing.
Is the museum walkable?
> To be walksble - close enough
to be able to comfortable walk area.
Let's head out early to beat the traffic.
>to heat out - To leave a palce or start a journey.
I tried to get a little shuteye on the break.
>Shuteye - sleep
*She got a shuteye on the plane.
>On/during a break - A short period of time when you're not working.
At the Salon/Barbers
>I'll call you later. I'm just getting a haricut.
>Just clean up the split ends.
>Can you add some layers?
At coffee shops
>Just the usual today.
>Nothing fanacy, just a trim.
To look after chidren. Parenting.
>Reminder that parent-teacher night is on Thursday.
Parent-teacher night is mean the meeting between parents and teacher.
Just a heads up that Cindy has a playdate at Ashley's tonight.
The dishwasher is leaking.
>the washworker is out of ouder.
The power went out for over an hour this morning.
>No electricity.
We need to replace washer and dryer.
>We have to fix their machince.
The fan's making a weird noise.
>become dergours.
>being to make many noise.
1.A perpole person
>Someone who enjoys interacting with other and is good at building relationships.
Ex: Jason is a real perple person. He always make veryone welcome.
2.A go-getter
>Someone who is ambitious and takes initative to achieve their goals.
Ex: The team hired him because he is a go-getter.
EX: I like to work with go-getters because they push projects forward.
3. A smart cookie
>Somone who is intelligent or clever.
EX:Emma is a smart cookie. She solved that complex problem in no time.
4.A social butterfly
>Someone who is very outgoing and enjoys socializing with others.
EX:At the party, Noor was a social butterfly, talking to everyone in the room.
5.A couch potato
>Someone who spend a lot of time sitting and wating TV or being inactive.
EX:I used to be a couch potato, but now I enjoy going to gym.
6.A jack of all trades
>A person who is skilled in many different areas, but not necessarily an expert in one.
EX:My uncle is a jack of all trades- he can repair computer, fix plumbing issues, and cook gourment dinners.
7.A creature of habit
>Someine who prefers routines and does things in the same way all the time.
8.To be in on the same page
>To have a shared understanding or agreement.
EX: We needs to get the team on the same page !
9.To hit the nail on the head
>To describe a situation what is causing a situation or problem.
EX: You really hit the nail on the head with your analysis.
10.To have a lot on one's plate
> To be very busy; to have a lot of tasks to complete.
EX: I can't take on any more projects right now. I already have a lot on my plate.
I read about dog's noses the other day.
時間片語 the other day 指「前幾天」，所以要去過去式。類似的說法還有 the other night, the other week等。
I was thinking about you the other day!
Bella ran into Wanda the other night.
We had a meeting about this problem the other week.
But not all dogs are pets
若要指出並不是所有的人或事物都....，可以用句型 Not all + N....
Not all goals are easy to reach.
Not all the things on my list are in this store.
Not all people hate the smell of stinky tofu. 0226
But not today
一般的習慣如果有破例，或是被邀約而無法參加且不想直接拒絕時，都可以使用此句型 not + 日期/時間：
A: I hang out with my family every other day.
B: But not this week. You're traving to France.
A:Don't you want to go to a movie with us?
B:I do, but not this afternoon.
Here
當你要給人東西時，可以用Here，引起對方的注意，表達「這東西要給你」或是「拿去」：
Here. Have a chocolate.
Here. Thanks for leading me your scissors.
You need a pencil? Here. 0120
So, Julie, you're having a New Year's Eve party?
句型 be 動詞+Ving 除了是現在進行式，也可以是未來式，表示「已經做好決定；很快就要付諸行動」。
So, Jeff is leaving?
The students are returning to school.
We are providing lunch for everyone.
He's just about my height.
介系詞 about 在此表達「相似；相近」之意：
He is about my weight.
All the students are about the same age.
The rooms are all about the same size. 1230
And there's a tea shop across from it where you can sit and admire the buiding.
片語 across from ... 表「在..的對面」，也可以 放在句首：
The school is across from the park.
Her desk is across form mine .
Across from the bus station, you'll find a good cafe.
You could ride a donkey, but it's not recommended.
以 -y 做結尾的名詞變複數時的規則如下：
1.字尾為母音 +y的名詞變複數時，直接加-s
Did you forget your keys?
Those monkeys are really funny!
2.字尾為子音 +y 的名詞變複數時，去-y 加-ies
Several of the babies are crying.
He visited three big cities on his trip. 1220
It's probably Petra's most famous sight.
名詞sight 為「景色」：觀光景點與site 為「場地；地點」，發音相同、意思不同。
1.sight
The colorful balloons in the sky were a beautiful sight.
There are many sight to see in sight.
2.site
This is the site of the new children's playgroud.
They chose a good site for their flower garden.
Petra is an amazing ancient city out in the desert.
句中 out 是副詞，表達「遠離在外」之意：
They had a picnic out in the forest.
They had at a cute little restaurant out in the countryside.
This trail leads out into the mountains. 1219
I do that by keeping a record of my expenses every money.
名詞 record 為「紀錄」之意；也可以做動詞為「錄製」之意，但是兩者發音不同：
1.名詞
Teacher keep a record of students' test scores.
They keep a record of everyone who visits.
2.動詞
The singer recordes a new song.
Can you record his speech for me?
Are you saving up for something?
動詞 save 是「存錢」，而save up 則是指專門為了特定用途而逐步存錢：
They're saving up for a trip to Europe.
He saved up to buy a new bicycle.
I need to save up to buy new furniture. 1217
What does the update say about last week's snowfall?
名詞 update 為「最新的資訊、情況或報導」之意，在生活中經常用到；也常作動詞用為「更新；提供或補充最新消息」：
1.名詞
What are the latest traffic updates.
Please give me this month's sales updates.
2.動詞
I just updated the software on my cellphone.
We need to update our files every day.
I'm looking at Fairview City's weekly snowfall update.
形容詞weekly 為「每週的；每週一次的」，也可以做副詞用：
1.形容詞
He's making his weekly trip to the supermarket.
The supermarket has weekly sales.
2.副詞
He drives to the city weekly.
She visits her grandparents weekly. 1216
Are you planning on painting the town red tonight, Greg?
表達「計畫要做某件事」可以用plan to do something，或不定詞片語 plan to do somthing，二者的意思相近。
1.plan on doing something 偏向於講述對未來的講法
I plan on leaving work early tomorrow.
They plan on having dinner at theri favorite.
2.plan to do somthing 較明確指出預計的目標與行動
I plan to visit my parents next weekend.
They plan to start a new business next year.
I'll ask him what brings him to town.
關係名詞what所引導的是名詞子句，作為動詞ask的受詞，其他關係代名詞還有who,where,how等。
Nobody knows who broke the window.
We couldn't remeber where we put our coats.
Can you tell me how to get the train station? 1213
Not all at once.
本句慣用語 at once 是指「同時」； not all at once 就是指「慢慢來，不用全部發生」。
You can eat the cookies but all at once.
We can invite your friends for dinner but not all at once.
Change the rules a few at a time, not all at once.
But I need new furniture.
家具 furniture 為不可屬名詞，所以前面不可加不定冠詞 a ，複數的字尾不加-s，可用some furniture 表示，若要指出一件家具時要用單位量詞 a piece of furniture：
This furniture is very comfortable.
She gave me some of her old furniture.
He bought two new pieces of furniture last week. 1209
Well, not tipping a server is taboo.
若單音節動詞字尾為「短母音 + 子音」時，要變為現在分詞或動名詞就需要重複字尾子音字再加-ing。
Putting your clothes away is a good habit.
Sitting on the sofa and watching TV is relaxing.
Running around the swimming pool is dangerous.
In Chinese culture, some people avoid that number.
動詞 avoid 表「避開；避免」，後面可接名詞或動名詞片語。
1.avoid + N
He stays in the shade to avoid the sun.
She avoids dogs because she is afaid of them.
2.avoid + V-ing
He avoids eating spicy food.
They avoid walking down dark streets. 20241205
"She yelled when I didn't finish something fast enough," Tiffany says.
單字 enough 為「足夠的」之意，可作形容詞也可作副詞，本句中 fast enough 的 enough 是副詞，修飾前面的形容詞 fast ，fast enough 表「夠快」；但 enough 若作形容詞，則置於名詞之前。
1.作副詞
The dance music isn't loud enough.
The boss thinks that we're not busy enough.
2.作形容詞
We have enough food for everyone.
I don't think you drinlk enough water.
Make walks past them.
句中 past 為介係詞，另有動詞過去式 passed 與它發音相同，二者都可作「經過」解，但用法不同：
1.past
John walkes past the bicycle store on his way to work.
Are you going past the post office today?
2. pasted
I passed the new supermarket on my way home.
She passed my classroom three times today. 20241204
Winter wouldn't be fun without snow.
句型 wouldn't be + adj + without.... 表「沒有某物就不....了」，表達出此物的關鍵重要性。
Thanksgiving dinner wouldn't be traditional without a turkey.
A garden wouldn't be beautiful without flowers.
A birthday party wouldn't be special without a birthday cake.
I was just outside enjoying the cold weather.
句型 S + is / are + (place) + V-ing. 用來說明某人在某處做某件事。
She is in the park playing baseball.
He is in the kitchen making hot chocolate.
They are in the library studying for a test. 20241203
複合名詞 cookbook 是由動詞和名詞合併而成的，cook 和 book 組成「烹飪書」。
She put on her swimsuit.
The children are enjoying the playgroud.
Would you like to drive a racecar?
當你自己說的話不太確定時，可以在句尾加上 I think「我想」、I suppose「我料想」、I guess「我猜」：
It's almost time to go , I think.
They'll all want dessert, I suppose.
We need to pay for everyone, I guess. 1129
本句的主詞是動名詞片語 Just thinking about them，而make 是使役動詞可以用 making someone + adj，表達「使某人....」：
Cooking dinner for her familly makes her happy.
Watching them work makes me tired.
Thinking about my speech makes me nervous. 1128
本句原為 I have a turkey, which I am roasting at home. 為使句子更為簡潔，便將子句所減成分詞片語：
She saw a group of children playing in the park.
He found his dog sleeping quietly on the sofa.
They saw a man running down the street.
慣用語 by mistake 即「錯誤的」表示在意料之外，不經意的犯了錯；另一個類似的慣用語 by accident，也是「在意料之外；不小心」的意思：
1.by mistake
She called him the wrong name by mistake.
She took my umbralla by mistake.
2.by accident
He called the wrong number by accident.
He stepped on my foot by accient. 1127
本句動詞 send為「派遣」之意；另外也有「寄送」之意：
The teacher sent the students to the cafeteria.
Our boss is sending us to Japan.
They plan to send the package by airmail.
Did you send a letter to your grandmother?
本句就是 Let's go and see. 「我們過去看看。」之意，口語中常常省略 and：
Let's go see that movie.
We will go eat lunch now.
We can go talk to the teacher. 1126
片語 in a hurry 指「迅速匆忙地；急切趕緊地」：
Keith ate his breakfast in a hurry.
Their boss is always in a hurry.
She left the house in a hurry.
Or it may be a fire.
一般提到火都是不可數名詞，但本句的 a fire 是「一場火災」，所以是可數名詞可以加不定冠詞 a：
We could see several fires burning around the city.
We need to make a fire to grill hot dogs.
Be careful with fire. It can spread quickly.
Many people are afraid of fire. 1125
動詞 carry 可做「攜帶」，但在英文中提一個包包、抱一個嬰兒、搬一個箱子、把東西揹著或扛在肩上，都可以用carry。
He carried the child on his shoulders.
Can you help me carry these boxes?
He carries his books in a backpack. 1121
句尾 for later 表示「稍後再....」
Let's save this cake for later. I'm too full to eat it now.
We can save some money for later.
I'll keep this recipe for later.
That way, I eat those things first.
句首的 That way 表「那樣的話」，用來承接說明前句：
She turned off her phone. That way, it won't brother her.
He takes a shower at night. That way, he can sleep in.
He bikes to work. That way, he can save money. 1119
名詞 second 為時間的(秒)，而 Just a second. 指「稍等一會兒」，表示很快就好，並不是真的要人等一秒鐘。其他說法有：
Just a sec! 稍等一下！
Can you wait just a minute? 你可以等一下嗎？
I'll help you in just a monent. 我很快就來幫你。
動詞 work 在此表(運作)或起作用之意，此句試問智能眼鏡如何運作或有哪些功能：
How does this machine work?
My computer isn't working right.
The air conditioner isn't working very well. 1115
片語 get to do something表(有機會做某事)
Helen gets to play with the band this weekend.
He gets to practice with the baseball team.
They get to meet a famous movie star. 1112
片語 take....off 表請假，另有 take sick leave 請病假， take a personal leave 請事假。
I will take two weeks off to go to France.
You should take sick leave and go home to rest.
Many plans to take a personal leave tomorrow. 1112
名詞 meat 是(肉類)的統稱。中文的豬肉、牛肉、羊肉都是動物名後面加一個肉字即可，但英文則不同crow->beaf, pig->pork,sheep->mutton:
I had beef for dinner.
Pork is her favorite kind of meat.
Some people don't like mutton. 1111
本句sit at table 指(坐在桌前)或(在桌邊坐下)，介係詞at 可用在一人或多人的情形下；另一個介係詞around則限於用在多人的情形下。
The girl is sitting at a table and ordering food.
Will everyone please sit down at the table?
My family sat around the table waiting for dinner. 1111
句中I'd like to 是 I would like to 的縮寫，相當於 I want to + V
I'd like to tell you some good news.
They'd like to eat dinner now.
He'd like to invite you to the party. 1107
介係詞at 可用來表示「對著，向」某事物或某人：
She is waving at the cute puppy.
Please do'nt yell at me.
The teater pointes at the boys. 1106
介系詞片語from player to player在此當副詞用，修飾動詞throw，指出Frisbee在球員之間被傳遞；另外，也常常用from...to...來表達移動狀態：
*They passed the plate from person to person.
*The news spread from girl to girl. 1105
back and forth 來來回回 up and down 上上下下
1.back and forth
He walked back and forth across the room.
2.up and down
She jumped and down in excitement. 20241021
1.take out 拿出來，取出
He took out his wallet to pay for dinner.
They took out their papers to show the teacher.
2.takeout 外帶
Let's get takeout for dinner. I don't feel like cooking.
He pickes up some Chinese takeout. 20241016
當別人讚美你時，除了Thanks.之外，還可以回答
That's so sweet of you.
I need to hear that.
What you said means a lot to me. 20241015
Leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
fall off 從.....掉下;脫離
The little boy fell off his bike.
fall over 傾倒
The tree fell over in the typoon. 20240813