Week7

I. Activity one
Site: The Japan Times ONLINE:(http://www.japantimes.co.jp/)
Topic: “Chinese consumers get 'Cool Japan' exposure”, “Yes, I can use chopsticks: the everyday 'microaggressions' that grind us down”
Comments: I could'nt read smoothly because of a lot of strange word.
Time spent doing activity: 45m 

Key words learned:
1.exemplify
【v1】to be a very typical example of something
【v2】to give an example of something
=illustrate, embody, instantiate

2.surge
【v1】to suddenly move very quickly in a particular
【v2】to suddenly increase
★surge forward/through
  =inflate, rise

3.odd
【adj】different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way that you disapprove of or cannot understand
  =unusual, strange

4.denigrate
【v】to say things to make someone or something seem less important or good
  =minimize

5.cues
【v】 to give someone a sign that it is the right moment for them to speak or do something, especially during a performance
=prompt, remind

Week6

I. Activity one
Site: The Japan Times ONLINE:(http://www.japantimes.co.jp/)
Topic: “Savings for average Japanese family top ¥16 million”, “DoCoMo targets 50% stake in smartphones”and“Parents, please keep your kids away from me at feeding time”
Comments: Thanks to this class's study time, I become to read sentenses more rapidly.
Time spent doing activity: 1h20m

Key words learned:
1.bemoaned
【v】to complain or say that you are disappointed about something
＝complain, deplore, lament

2.moribund
【adj1】a moribund organization, industry, etc is no longer active or effective and may be coming to an end
【adj2】slowly dying
＝stagnant, undynamic, dying

3.unveil
【v1】to show or tell people about a new product or plan for the first time
【v2】to remove the cover from something, especially as part of a formal ceremony
＝uncover, expose

4.enthral
【v】to make someone very interested and excited, so that they listen or watch something very carefully
★be enthralled by/with somebody/something
＝enchant, delight

5.entice
【v】to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere, usually by offering them something that they want
＝tempt, stimulate

Week5

I. Activity one
Site: The Japan Times ONLINE:(http://www.japantimes.co.jp/)
Topic: “Sony, Panasonic eye OEL TV tieup to weather rivalries”and“Abolishing 'kosei nenkin kikin' an option”
Comments: I think it was very effective study time!
Time spent doing activity: 1h20m

Key words learned:
1.interim
【adj】intended to be used or accepted for a short time only, until something or someone final can be made or found
★in the interimin：the period of time between two events
＝temporary, impermanent

2.entrust
【v】to make someone responsible for doing something important, or for taking care of someone
★entrust something/somebody to somebody
★be entrusted with something/somebody
=confide

3.sluggish
【adj】moving or reacting more slowly than normal
=slow, dull

4.consolidate
【v1】to strengthen the position of power or success that you have, so that it becomes more effective or continues for longer
【v2】to combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to deal with
=strengthen,unite

5.dampened
【v1】to make something slightly wet
【v2】to make something such as a feeling or activity less strong
=moisten weaken

Week4

I. Activity one
Site: EnglishClub.com(http://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/ets-toeic-practice.htm )
Topic: TOIEC Practice(Listening,Reading)
Your score: L:13/22 R:17/20
Comments: Listening voice's speed is too rapid for me to understand.
Time spent doing activity: 1h20m

Key words learned:
1.homonym
【n】a word that is spelt the same and sounds the same as another, but is different in meaning or origin.
★example:noun 'bear' and the verb 'bear'

2.valid
【adj】a valid ticket, document, or agreement is legally or officially acceptable
＝legitimate

3.distract
【v】to take someone's attention away from something by making them look at or listen to something else.
★distract somebody/something from somethig
＝deflect

4.mythology
【n1】set of ancient myths
【n2】ideas or opinions that many people have, but that are wrong or not true

5.probation
【n1】a system that allows some criminals not to go to prison or to leave prison,
if they behave well and see a probation officer regularly, for a particular period of time
【n2】a period of time, during which an employer can see if a new worker is suitable
★on probation

Week3

I. Activity one
 Site:The Japan Times ONLINE:(http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nb20120502a4.html)
 Topic:Three megabanks strengthening business in emerging economies
 Comments: effective
 Time spent doing activity:1h20m

Key words learned:

 1.infrastructure
 【n】the basic systems and structures that a country or organization needs in order to work properly
★example：roads, railways, banks etc

 2.syndicate
 【n】a group of people or companies who join together in order to achieve a particular aim
【v】 to arrange for written work, photographs etc to be sold to a number of different newspapers, magazines etc
→syndication (n)
＝connect,link,unite

3.thermal
 【adj】relating to or caused by heat
 【n】 a rising current of warm air used by birds
 →therm (n)
 ＝hot

 4.affiliate
 【n】a company, organization etc that is connected with or controlled by a larger one
【v】to join or become connected with a larger group or organization
 ★affiliate to/with～
＝associate,join,get together

 5.foothold
【n1】a small hole or crack where you can safely put your foot when climbing a steep rock
 【n2】 a position from which you can start to make progress and achieve your aims
★gain/establish a foothold