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Weekly Vocabulary (Week 15)

Book: Wonders 4.5-6 | The Great Energy Debate (p.118-121)

No.	單字 (Vocabulary)	定義 (Definition) (0.85x 慢速)	例句 (Sentences)
1	coincidence 巧合 (noun)	a remarkable happening of events at the same time, apparently by chance	It is a coincidence that Eric bumped into his friend, Tom, at the fair. It is not a coincidence that students are asked to take part in these debates.
2	consequence 後果/結果 (noun)	the results of an action	The consequences of too much rain can be flooded roads and fields. We'll have to learn about the environmental consequences related to each resource, as well as the costs.
3	consume 消耗/花費 (verb) Forms: consumed, consumed	to use something up or destroy it	This kind of car will consume less fuel because it uses less gas than a larger car. Yet we consume about 30 percent of the world's energy.
4	convert 轉變/轉換 (verb) Forms: converted	to change in its character, condition, or use	We converted the classroom into a science lab. Then energy from the turbines is converted into electrical energy.
5	debate 辯論/討論 (verb) Forms: debated, debated	to have a discussion or an argument	We debated the use of mobile phones in school. We may be asked to debate the future of gasoline as an energy source.
6	drawback 缺點/短處 (noun)	a feature that makes something worse	Getting wet in the rain is a drawback of riding a bicycle to school. But there is a drawback. Wind may not be as efficient as other energy sources.
7	fossil fuel 化石燃料 (noun)	a natural fuel such as coal or gas	People burn fossil fuels to make electricity. If so, I would say gasoline is made from oil, a fossil fuel.
8	incredible 難以置信的 (adjective)	hard or impossible to believe	We saw an incredible thunderstorm. Our energy debate will be an incredible event, but I need to study.
9	wind turbine 風力發電機 (noun)	a large wheel that is turned by the wind to make electricity	A wind turbine is tall like a tower. One large wind turbine could produce enough energy for a whole city!
10	nonrenewable 不可再生的 (adjective)	not able to be replaced or restored	Coal is a nonrenewable resource used for energy. Because fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources, if we keep using them, eventually there will be none left.

Week15phonics

ESL 4 Phonics Note (Week 15)

Beginning and Ending Blends (Spectrum p. 24-25)

No.	單字 (Vocabulary)	定義與圖像說明 (Definition) (0.85x 慢速)
1	scarecrow 稻草人	A figure made to look like a person, set up to scare birds away from crops.
2	globe 地球儀/地球	A spherical model of Earth.
3	snug 舒服/溫暖	feeling warm, comfortable, and protected
4	plumber 水管工	A person who fits and repairs the pipes.
5	snarl 吼叫/生氣	To make an angry growl with a showing of teeth. (Note: angry)
6	swarm 一大群	a large group of insects all moving together
7	clutch 抓緊	to take hold of something tightly
8	trailer 拖車	An unpowered vehicle towed by another.
9	scoot 快走/小跑步	to go quickly
10	sketch 素描	A rough or unfinished drawing.
11	shrub 灌木	bush / small tree
12	shriek 尖叫	a short, loud, high cry (Note: scream, yell)
13	scrub 刷洗	to rub something hard in order to clean it
14	eggplant 茄子	A purple vegetable shaped like an egg or a cylinder.
15	lifeguard 救生員	An expert swimmer employed to rescue kids or adults from drowning.
16	plaster OK繃	band-aid
17	blonde 金髮的	with pale yellow or gold hair
18	pride 驕傲/自豪	a feeling of satisfaction you get because you have done something good

Week13

單字例句發音測驗表 (Week 13)

Book: Wonders 4 | A Surprise Reunion (p. 144-147)

No.	單字 (Vocabulary)	定義 (Definition) (0.85x 慢速)	例句 (Sentences)
1	ancestors 祖先 (noun)	people from whom one is descended	Mario's ancestors are from Mexico. The Shoshone had used traditions such as this dance since the beginning of time to mark special occasions and remember their ancestors.
2	despise 鄙視/討厭 (verb)	to look down as worthless or to hate	The police officers on the streets of London despise thieves. He despised those who had taken her.
3	endurance 耐力 (noun)	the power to put up with hardships or difficulties	When Anthony is running, he needs water and endurance to run 10 km. Lewis needed the strength and endurance of the Shoshone horses to help transport the supplies across the difficult land.
4	forfeit 喪失/被迫放棄 (verb)	to lose or have to give up your chance because of some fault, accident or mistake.	Since we didn't have enough players, we had to forfeit the football game. If the ball rolled outside the circle, the child must forfeit his or her turn.
5	intensity 強度/強烈 (noun)	the quality of having or showing strong feeling, purpose, or effort	After Sarah broke her arm, the pain grew in intensity. Chief Cameahwait looked with intensity across the Shoshone camp.
6	irritating 惱人的 (adjective)	causing anger or impatience	Hot weather can be very irritating for young babies. She had been scrawny, sure-footed, and had an irritating habit of following him everywhere, he remembered.
7	retreat 撤退 (verb)	to have withdrawn or moved back	After many years of living in the city, Mr. Eli retreated to the countryside. The pain and sadness that Cameahwait had carried over the years retreated to a forgotten place.
8	honor 尊敬/榮譽 (verb)	to show or feel great respect for a person or thing	President Sophia honored her country by serving as president for 30 years. The dance was done to honor the rabbit as a source of food and warm clothing.
9	slender 纖細的 (adjective)	skinny or thin	Howard is a slender man who mostly eats fruits and vegetables. A slender woman with long, dark braids entered the tent.
10	warriors 戰士 (noun)	brave fighters or soldiers	During a war, warriors fight against each other until a team wins. The tribe prepared for the Rabbit Dance as warriors put on their ceremonial clothes.

Week13

單字例句發音測驗表 (Week 13)

Book: Wonders 4 | A Surprise Reunion (p. 144-147)

No.	單字 (Vocabulary)	定義 (Definition) (0.85x 慢速)	例句 (Sentences)
1	ancestors (noun)	people from whom one is descended	Mario's ancestors are from Mexico. The Shoshone had used traditions such as this dance since the beginning of time to mark special occasions and remember their ancestors.
2	despise (verb)	to look down as worthless or to hate	The police officers on the streets of London despise thieves. He despised those who had taken her.
3	endurance (noun)	the power to put up with hardships or difficulties	When Anthony is running, he needs water and endurance to run 10 km. Lewis needed the strength and endurance of the Shoshone horses to help transport the supplies across the difficult land.
4	forfeit (verb)	to lose or have to give up your chance because of some fault, accident or mistake.	Since we didn't have enough players, we had to forfeit the football game. If the ball rolled outside the circle, the child must forfeit his or her turn.
5	intensity (noun)	the quality of having or showing strong feeling, purpose, or effort	After Sarah broke her arm, the pain grew in intensity. Chief Cameahwait looked with intensity across the Shoshone camp.
6	irritating (adjective)	causing anger or impatience	Hot weather can be very irritating for young babies. She had been scrawny, sure-footed, and had an irritating habit of following him everywhere, he remembered.
7	retreat (verb)	to have withdrawn or moved back	After many years of living in the city, Mr. Eli retreated to the countryside. The pain and sadness that Cameahwait had carried over the years retreated to a forgotten place.
8	honor (verb)	to show or feel great respect for a person or thing	President Sophia honored her country by serving as president for 30 years. The dance was done to honor the rabbit as a source of food and warm clothing.
9	slender (adjective)	skinny or thin	Howard is a slender man who mostly eats fruits and vegetables. A slender woman with long, dark braids entered the tent.
10	warriors (noun)	brave fighters or soldiers	During a war, warriors fight against each other until a team wins. The tribe prepared for the Rabbit Dance as warriors put on their ceremonial clothes.

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Vocabulary

單字例句發音測驗表

No.	單字 (Vocabulary)	定義 (Definition) (0.85x)	例句 (Sentences)
1	ceremonial (adjective)	used for religious or public events	The school held a ceremonial event to celebrate graduation. The tribe prepared for the Rabbit Dance as warriors put on their ceremonial clothes.
2	mark (verb)	to make note of or write on	We mark the calendar for special events like birthdays and weddings. The Shoshone had used traditions such as this dance since the beginning of time to mark special occasions and remember their ancestors.
3	rawhide (noun)	untreated leather, animal skin	The cowboy used rawhide to make a strong rope. In the distance, laughing children were playing with a ball made from rawhide.
4	grimace (verb)	to wrinkle up the face to express disgust	He grimaced when he tasted the sour lemon. But Cameahwait grimaced beneath his smile.
5	dull (adjective)	not sharp or not intense	The doctor said the dull pain should go away with enough rest. He felt a dull pain in his stomach for his little sister.
6	snatch (verb)	to take something quickly	The thief tried to snatch my backpack, but I ran after him. She had been snatched from the camp during a raid long ago.
7	scrawny (adjective)	very thin, and skinny, from not eating enough	The scrawny cat looked sick and weak. She had been scrawny, sure-footed, and had an irritating habit of following him everywhere.
8	humorous (adjective)	funny	The teacher has a humorous way of explaining math. He missed her humorous insights and her constant questions.
9	constant (adjective)	going on without a pause or break	The constant noise from the construction made it hard to study. He missed her humorous insights and her constant questions.
10	mount (verb)	to get on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle in order to ride	He mounted his bike and rode down the hill. Cameahwait came back to reality, turned, and mounted his horse.