八月十三號 課文

 

閱讀句子：

因為(because)蛋糕(cake)吃太多了, 我要喝(drink)一杯(cup)绿茶(green tea)和兩杯咖啡(coffee)。

你太心急(hurry)了,所以沒注意到(didn't notice)前面已經變成(turned into)紅燈 (red light)了。

我想起了在香港(Hong Kong)的外公和叔叔(uncle)， 我要打電話(call/phone)給他們。

你怎麼還不睡（sleep)?

好，我明白了。

 

生字:

因為, 蛋糕

喝, 绿茶, 咖啡 

太心急了，沒注意到

香港, 外公,叔叔, 打電話, 睡

怎麼, 為什麼， 明白

對牛彈琴

對牛彈琴 Duì niú tán qín

古(Gu)時候，有一個人，琴(Qín) 彈(Dàn)得非常出色(Chū sè)。

有一天，他帶(Dài)琴出遊(yóu)，只見遠(yuan)山如畫，河流清澈(Hé liú qīng chè)，一頭牛正在河邊吃草。

這美麗(Měi lì)的景色(Jǐng sè)讓(Ràng)他興致大發(Xìng zhì dà fā)，就對著牛彈起琴來。

儘管(Jǐn guǎn)琴聲動人，可是那頭牛好像沒有聽(ting)見一樣，他很生氣。

這時，有個過路人(Guò lù rén)對他說，不是琴彈得不好，是牛聽不懂(Bù dǒng)啊。

[提示]比喻對愚蠢(Yú chǔn)的人講深奧(Shēn'ào)的道理，白費口舌(Bái fèi kǒu shé)。也用於笑人說話不看對象(Duì xiàng)。

古時候，有一個叫公明儀的人，琴彈得非常出色。有一天，他帶琴出遊，只見遠山如畫，河流清澈，一頭牛正在河邊吃草。這美麗的景色讓他興致大發，就對著牛彈起琴來。儘管琴聲動人，可是那頭牛好像沒有聽見一樣，他很生氣。這時，有個過路人對他說，不是琴彈得不好，是牛聽不懂啊。

[提示]比喻對愚蠢的人講深奧的道理，白費口舌。也用於譏笑人說話不看對象。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/2zv8z2z.html

古時候，有一個叫公明儀的人，琴彈得非常出色。有一天，他帶琴出遊，只見遠山如畫，河流清澈，一頭牛正在河邊吃草。這美麗的景色讓他興致大發，就對著牛彈起琴來。儘管琴聲動人，可是那頭牛好像沒有聽見一樣，他很生氣。這時，有個過路人對他說，不是琴彈得不好，是牛聽不懂啊。

[提示]比喻對愚蠢的人講深奧的道理，白費口舌。也用於譏笑人說話不看對象。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/2zv8z2z.html

古時候，有一個叫公明儀的人，琴彈得非常出色。有一天，他帶琴出遊，只見遠山如畫，河流清澈，一頭牛正在河邊吃草。這美麗的景色讓他興致大發，就對著牛彈起琴來。儘管琴聲動人，可是那頭牛好像沒有聽見一樣，他很生氣。這時，有個過路人對他說，不是琴彈得不好，是牛聽不懂啊。

[提示]比喻對愚蠢的人講深奧的道理，白費口舌。也用於譏笑人說話不看對象。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/2zv8z2z.html

小蝸牛

蝸牛(wō niú)一家住在小樹林的旁邊。

春天來了，蝸牛媽媽對小蝸牛說：“孩子，到小樹林裡去玩吧，小樹發芽(fā yá)了。”

 

小蝸牛爬呀(pá ya)，爬呀，好久才爬回來。它說：“媽媽，小樹長滿了葉子，碧綠(bì lǜ)碧綠的，

地上還長著許多草莓(cǎo méi)呢。”

 

蝸牛媽媽說：“哦(Ó)，已經是夏天(xià tiān)了！快去摘幾顆(zhāi jǐ kē)草莓回來。”

 

小蝸牛爬呀，爬呀，好久才爬回來。它說：“媽媽，草莓沒有了，地上長著蘑菇(mó gū)，

樹葉全變(biàn)黃了。”

 

蝸牛媽媽說：“哦，已經是秋天(qiū tiān)了！快去採(Cǎi)幾個蘑菇回來。”

 

小蝸牛爬呀，爬呀，好久才爬回來。它說：“媽媽，蘑菇沒有了，地上蓋著雪(gài zhe xuě)，

樹葉全掉(diào)了。”

 

蝸牛媽媽說：“哦，已經是冬天(dōng tiān)了！你就待(dài)在家裡過冬吧。”

胸有成竹

宋朝(Sòng cháo)有個著名(Zhù míng)的畫家(Huà jiā)，特別(Tè bié)擅長(Shàn cháng)畫竹(Zhú)子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生 (Xǔ xǔ ru sheng)。

為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後(Fáng qián wū hòu)種(Zhǒng)了許多(Xǔ duō)竹子，一年四季(Jì)，他都在仔細(Zǐ xì)觀察(Guān chá)竹子的形態(Xíng tài)和變化(Biàn huà)。

所以(Suǒ yǐ)每次(Měi cì)要畫竹子時，他的胸(Xiōng)中就已經(Yǐ jīng)有了十分生動(Shēng dòng)、逼真(Bī zhēn)的竹子形象(Xíng xiàng)了。

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宋朝 = Song Dynasty        著名 = famous        畫家 = painter

特別擅長 = Especially good at        竹子 = bamboo        栩栩如生 = Life like

房前屋後 = in front of the house and back of the house        種 = plant (verb, action)

許多 = a lot of        四季 = 4 seasons    仔細觀察 = observe attentively and carefully in details

形態 = shape & form        變化 = changes        所以 = Therefore        每次 = every time

胸 = chest / heart        已經 = already     生動 = lively    逼真 = like real    形象 = shape and look

胸有成竹 

Xiōng yǒu chéng zhú

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

胸有成竹

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

 

 

胸有成竹

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

胸有成竹

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

胸有成竹

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

胸有成竹

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

胸有成竹

宋朝有個著名的畫家叫文與可，特別擅長畫竹子，他畫的竹子栩栩如生。為了畫好竹子，他在自己房前屋後種了許多竹子，一年四季，他都在仔細觀察竹子的形態和變化。所以每次要畫竹子時，他的胸中就已經有了十分生動、逼真的竹子形象了。

原文網址：https://kknews.cc/news/a4qbpz6.html

The Science of Success

#1  Develop A Pleasing Personality

14 habits of people who are so likable that others go out of their way to help them:

1. They develop a positive mental attitude and let it be seen and felt by others.

It's often easier to give into cynicism, but those who choose to be positive set themselves up for success and have better reputations.

2. They always speak in a carefully disciplined, friendly tone.

The best communicators speak deliberately and confidently, which gives their voice a pleasing sound.

3. They pay close attention to someone speaking to them.

Using a conversation as an opportunity to lecture someone "may feed the ego, but it never attracts people or makes friends," Hill says.

4. They are able to maintain their composure in all circumstances.

An overreaction to something either positive or negative can give people a poor impression. In the latter case, says Hill, "Remember that silence may be much more effective than your angry words."

5. They are patient.

"Remember that proper timing of your words and acts may give you a big advantage over impatient people," Hill writes.

6. They keep an open mind.

Those who close themselves off from certain ideas and associate only with like-minded people are missing out on not only personal growth but also opportunities for advancing their careers.

7. They smile when speaking with others.

Hill says that president Franklin D. Roosevelt's greatest asset was his "million-dollar smile," which allowed people to lower their guards during conversation.

8. They know that not all their thoughts need to be expressed.

The most likable people know that it's not worth offending people by expressing all their thoughts, even if they happen to be true.

9. They don't procrastinate.

Procrastination communicates to people that you're afraid of taking action, Hill says, and are therefore ineffective.

10. They engage in at least one good deed a day.

The best networkers help other people out without expecting anything in return.

11. They find a lesson in failure rather than brood over it.

People admire those who grow from failure rather than wallow in it. "Express your gratitude for having gained a measure of wisdom, which would not have come without defeat," Hill says.

12. They act as if the person they are speaking to is the most important person in the world.

The most likable people use conversations as an opportunity to learn about another person and give them time to talk.

13. They praise others in a genuine way without being excessive.

"Praise the good traits of others, but don't rub it on where it is not deserved or spread it too thickly," Hill says.

14. They have someone they trust point out their flaws.

Successful people don't pretend to be likable; they are likable because they care about their conduct and reputation. Having a confidant who can be completely honest with them allows them to continue growing.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/habits-of-exceptionally-likable-people-2014-5#ixzz32TXQ6Iww

April Books

This book comes in during my very difficult times at work.

1.  How to be a people magnet - Leil Lowndes

Things I've learned.

1.  How to make people/strangers like you?
Spread some sunshine!
.  Have you made a conscious effort to hear everything people have to say and whenever appropriate, phase it from their perspective.
.  Make other feels special, turn mundane minutes into magic moments with longer eye contact.
.  Win their hearts with 10 words, not just "Thank you".  Always think to see if it fits to tell why you are thankful. Say "Thanks for . . . . . . . . . ."
.  Whenever appropriate, apply a longer gentler kinder, tender touch.
.  Be a Hallmark card - have a smile for every occasion.  No more one-size fits-all smiles.  See the beauty in the other person and let the smile S-L-O-W-L-Y pours from the heart and spill over onto the face.
.  Listen not just with your ears, but with your hearts to fell and eyes to observe. Listen with sensitivity.
.  Fine-tuning your tongue.  When talking to men, avoid words that are gender specific.  Minimize feeling words and stick with facts. Do not apologize unless you mean it.  Speak confidently.

Fragging the fatal FUD factor:
People who criticize you:  Never (CN), Seldom (CS), beneficially (CB), Lot (CL). Always (CA). Treasure those that are supportive of you and ditch those Bitches (CLs, CAs) and go for your gold.
. Don't be a posie, but paying attention to how you move is important.  Have a good confident, back straight stride.  Have courteous, protective, loving movements.

The Emperor's New Clothes.  In a roomful of strangers, instead of feeling you are about to jump into an ice cold swimming pool, just find a farthest end of the room (hopefully with food table there) and acknowledge every 3rd or 4th person your eyes meet with a nod or a smile.  Then try to introduce yourself to a loner and have your hand ready to exchange a handshake.  


2.  Coaching Girls' Soccer Successfully - Debra LaPrath

3.  The Tennis Drill Book - Tina Hoskins

4.  Tennis Fundamentals - A better way to learn the basics - Carol Matsuzaki


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One Book A Month

Yup, that's one of my 2014 New Year's Resolutions that I am sticking to.  Goal is to learn something, anything.

Books borrowed and actually read:

1.  How to be a Straight A Student

I am already one but I don't know what's the secret to it.  Or it has been so long that I don't remember what it was that I did.  So better to learn from the experts.

2. & 3.  Investing ; How to Make Money In Stock

Well, with my hectic work schedule, reading word by word will be impossible but that's okay.  Picked the sections that is interesting and read it and get the gist of it.  The goal is to learn something new.  It should answer some of the questions you always have or inspire in some way.

4.  Juicing (養生) 

Inspired by someone who read the book 有些事，這些年我才懂.  Need to put it to action.  Even my mom is doing it.  The key is to start early!!

Inspiring Sayings:

Update nothing; impress no one!

Endorse nothing, astride the globe!

Practice mindfulness meditation to improve cognitive effeciency.
Practice verbal and nonverbal working memory to increase the span of your immediate memory.
 
Praise all the preparation and hardwork for succeeding and not because of being smart.