week 15 Vocabulary

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

Week 14 vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary (Week 14)

Book: Wonders 4.5-6 | A Surprise Reunion (p.144-147)

No.	單字 (Vocabulary)	定義 (Definition) (0.85x 慢速)	例句 (Sentences)
1	ceremonial 正式儀式的 (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 標記/紀念 (verb) Forms: marked, marked	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 生皮 (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 做鬼臉/面部扭曲 (verb) Forms: grimaced, grimaced	to wrinkle up the face to express disgust	He grimaced when he tasted the sour lemon. But Cameahwait grimaced beneath his smile.
5	dull 乏味/隱隱作痛 (characterize: 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 一把奪過 (verb) Forms: snatched, snatched	to take something or someone quickly and suddenly	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 瘦骨嶙峋 (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 幽默的 (adjective)	funny	The teacher has a humorous way of explaining math. He missed her humorous insights and her constant questions.
9	constant 常數/連續不斷的 (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 安裝/騎上(馬) (verb) Forms: mounted, mounted	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.

Week13 vocabulary

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.

Week 12 vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary (Week 12)

Book: Wonders 4. 5-6 | The Founding of Jamestown (p.64 - 67)

No.	單字 (Vocabulary)	定義 (Definition) (0.85x 慢速)	例句 (Sentences)
1	bound for 奔赴 (idiom)	on the way to	This train is bound for Tokyo. The expedition was bound for Virginia, carrying 144 people.
2	voyager 旅行者 (noun)	a person who goes on a long trip, especially if they travel on a ship	The voyager sailed across the wide ocean. In the words of one voyager, they found "fair meadows and goodly tall trees."
3	settlement 結算/定居點 (noun)	a place where people make a new place to live	The settlers built a small settlement by the river. Jamestown would become the first successful, permanent English settlement in the New World.
4	Ignorance is bliss. 無知是福 (proverb)	sometimes not knowing something can make a person happier because knowledge might bring worry or stress	If you don't know about the problem, you won't worry; ignorance is bliss! There is a proverb that says, "Ignorance is bliss."
5	ashore 上岸 (adverb)	onto land from water	We saw a turtle came ashore to lay eggs. In the case of the 104 men and boys who came ashore, this was true.
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) Forms: retreated, retreated	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 (verb) Forms: honored, honored	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.

Week 11 vocabulary

Weekly Vocabulary (Week 11)

Book: Wonders 4 | The Founding of Jamestown (p.64 - 67)

No.	單字 (Vocabulary)	定義 (Definition) (0.85x 慢速)	例句 (Sentences)
1	expedition 探險/遠征 (noun)	a journey made for a particular reason	The wildlife biologist led an expedition to explore the rain forest. The expedition was bound for Virginia, carrying 144 people.
2	permanent 持久的/固定的 (adjective)	lasting or intended to last	The pyramids were made of large stones, so they stayed fixed and permanent. Jamestown would become the first successful, permanent English settlement in the New World.
3	tremendous 巨大的 (adjective)	very large or great	I can see a tremendous number of stars in the sky tonight. They were faced with tremendous challenges.
4	military 軍事/軍隊 (noun)	the army of a country	The country's military has a large number of tanks, jets, and other armored vehicles. John Smith, an experienced military man, became head of the colony in 1608.
5	era 時代 (noun)	a period of time in history, usually beginning with an important event	The moon landing in 1969 began a new era of space exploration. Pocahontas married a planter named John Rolfe, the first marriage in that era between an Englishman and a Native American woman.
6	artifacts 文物/手工藝品 (noun)	things people made during a certain time in the past	The pottery are artifacts from ancient times. Archaeologists digging in Jamestown have discovered Indian artifacts along with English ones, evidence that Indians lived in the fort for some time.
7	evidence 證據/跡象 (noun)	proof of something	The detectives looked for evidence at the crime scene. Archaeologists digging in Jamestown have discovered Indian artifacts along with English ones, evidence that Indians lived in the fort for some time.
8	archaeology 考古學 (noun)	the study of the way humans lived a long time ago	The graduate student in archaeology helped to uncover the ancient temple. "It must have been a very close relationship," says William Kelso, an expert in colonial American archaeology.
9	document 記錄/記載 (verb) Forms: documented, documented	to keep a record of something	Helen writes in her diary so she can document the events of her day. Kelso has worked for 10 years to document this site.
10	uncover 揭露/發現 (verb) Forms: uncovered, uncovered	to discover something or make it known	What did you uncover when you cleaned the old painting? His team has managed to uncover more than 1 million artifacts and has mapped out the fort's shape, its foundations, and a burial ground.