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  2 Boat Schools:Making Waves in Education
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 eSDGs in Actionf
  Bridging the Gap in Education
  In this project, youll explore the causes of educational inequality in Taiwan and examine both local and international solutions. Working in groups, youll reflect on how to adapt global models to Taiwans needs. Finally, youll design a personal action plan and present your own rural education declaration.
  eThinking Aheadf
  1.Watch the video and check the things that the floating schools can do.
  eQrcodefScan and Watch
  ]  ^Give students a free ride to their schools.
  ]  ^Provide access to education for kids.
  ]  ^Offer adults necessary work training.
  ]  ^Teach women to fight against gender inequality.
  ]  ^Use solar-powered lamps to reward those who work hardest.
  ]  ^Help the local people in a sustainable way.
  2.Look at the pictures below. A boat is a common vehicle for traveling on water. Apart from that, what are other uses for a boat?
  There are many other uses for a boat. For example, ...
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  Reading Strategy
  [Elements of Description]
  A description gives readers a clear idea of what a person, a place, a thing, or an event is like. It includes certain key elements:
  (1)[Sensory* details]: These help readers see, hear, smell, taste, or feel the subject by creating a vivid picture of it.
  (2)[Main impression]: This is the image which a description aims to create. It unifies all the descriptive details and gives readers an overall sense of the subject.
  (3)[Accurate language]: Specific adjectives and nouns and strong action verbs can help readers imagine what the author is describing.
  (4)[Clear organization]: The information in a description can be arranged in spatial* order, chronological* order, or order of importance.
  The above elements help readers better understand and enjoy a text.
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  Read the text on the next page and check the picture that best fits the description of the bus.
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  [Reading Comprehension]
  ---- According to the text, which of the following statements is true?
  (A)This text describes the mobile classroom in chronological order.
  (B)The description of the mobile classroom focuses on its visual details.
  (C)The main impression the text aims to create is of a traditional type of education.
  * Word Bank 
  sensory Px
  spatial Ŷ
  chronological ɶǪ
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  For many high school dropouts* in San Francisco, going back to school means having to cross dangerous zones overrun by drug dealers and gangsters. To fix this problem, Sunny Schwartz, co-founder of Five Keys, worked with local police to create the first-ever mobile classroom on a bus, seeking to bring education to students instead.
  Buses follow a route with fixed stops throughout the city, stopping at one safe spot in the morning and another in the afternoon. This way, students from different neighborhoods can get on and off and study at different periods of time. This mobile classroom offers all the basic necessities of a traditional one: chairs, desks, Internet access, a whiteboard, a library, and a study area, as well as a teacher. Thousands of students have benefitted from this service, which helps them continue their education and earn a high school diploma* for free.
  For Schwartz, the outside environment for these students may be difficult, but access to education doesnt have to be. This model is easy to reproduce and can be done anytime, anywhere--bringing the term school bus to a whole new level.
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  dropout ǥ
  diploma ~
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  Reading Selection
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  Instead of the students going to school, the school reaches them. --Mohammed Rezwan*
  Bangladesh*, a country in South Asia, suffers from terrible monsoons* every year. Around one third of the country is flooded1 during the rainy season. These major floods cause roads to get blocked and thousands of schools to shut their doors for months [at a time]. As a result, many children are often denied access to proper schooling. Fortunately, an innovative architect named Mohammed Rezwan appears to has come up with an appropriate2 and promising3 solution: boat schools!
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  eLanguage Highlightf
  In Paragraph 1, the author shows that an educational problem in Bangladesh arises from a series of events. A cause-andeffect chain is used to describe how this problem develops. Fill in the blanks and complete the chain.
  Many areas are flooded.  Roads get ----.  Many schools ----.  Many children are ----.
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  "Each boat school can accommodate as many as thirty students and provide basic education up to the fourth grade."
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  The boat school program was launched in 2002 by Rezwan. Its goal was to provide elementary school children in Bangladesh with education throughout the year. The design of the boats [is based on] that of traditional local wooden boats called noka. Each boat is about fifteen meters long and three meters wide. On top of the boat is a weatherproof* roof held up by arched4 metal beams*. If the roof were not built with such strong materials, the boat would be damaged by heavy monsoon rains. Inside, the boat school looks just like a regular school. Its equipped with tables, chairs, a blackboard, electronic equipment, and multimedia* resources, including a computer connected to the Internet. All the power needed on the boat is supplied by solar5 panels6 installed7 on the roof. Each boat school can accommodate as many as thirty students and provide basic education up to the fourth grade.
  Every morning, six days a week, students wait at the docks* near their muddy8 villages for the boat schools to sail by and pick them up. Aside from traditional subjects, students also study environmental topics like biodiversity and water pollution. Each learning session9 lasts three hours. When the session is over, each the boat takes the
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  eReading Strategyf
  Elements of Description
  * Circle the correct answer about the elements of description in Paragraph 2.
  (1)The details are about the sense of (sight/hearing/smell/taste/touch).
  (2)The paragraph creates a main impression of a(n) (old-fashioned/luxurious/wellequipped) classroom.
  (3)The information is arranged in (spatial order/chronological order/order of importance).
  eNote the Detailsf
  1.How does the problem of monsoons affect school education in Bangladesh?
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students back to their village and then sails on to the next village to pick up another thirty students for another session. After school, many students receive low-cost solar lanterns that enable them to study at night. Also, in the evenings, the boat schools project10 educational films onto large sailcloth, which allows nearby villagers to watch from the open areas outside their homes.
  The floating classrooms benefit not only children but also adults. They offer on-board training in practical11 issues12 like nutrition13, health and hygiene14, and human rights. Boat schools also teach adults various farming techniques, such as growing flood-resistant15 crops. Such training makes it possible for the villagers to increase productivity16 so as to ensure sufficient17 food and yearround* income18. The boat schools even offer lessons on financial19 management so that people may better manage their money.
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  2.Why are boat schools important to both children and adults?
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  Other Unusual Schools in the World
  [Brooklyn Free School]
  With no tests, homework, or grades, this school in New York City allows its students to learn whatever and however they like.
  [Green School]
  This global school network offers courses on environmental issues. The school in Bali is even made of sustainably harvested bamboo!
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  The boat school concept has now been adopted by other countries [at risk20 of] flooding, including Cambodia, Nigeria*, and the Philippines*. The boat school program has made it possible for many around the world to [rise above] flood waters, overcome geographical21 barriers22, and improve their lives. Indeed23, boat classrooms seem to have created opportunities24 for high-quality education for both children and adults. In doing so, these schools have provided brighter futures for people living in countries that frequently suffer from severe25 flooding.
  --Written by Elena Yu
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  3.What do the countries that have adopted the boat school concept have in common?
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  eReading Comprehensionf
  ---- According to the passage, which of the following statements are about the boat school program in Bangladesh?]hD^
  (A)Without the program, many kids in the country might not be able to have access to quality education.
  (B)Due to the outbreak of the contagious disease, I couldnt go to school. Thanks to the program, I got my masters degree!
  (C)Every morning, I wait at the riverbank and the school will come pick me up. Once the whole class is on board, the class will start.
  (D)Its amazing to see the third-graders sit shoulder to shoulder, learning math and science attentively in this floating classroom.
  (E)Bangladesh is one of the countries most prone to flooding. With the help of the program, the flooding problem is largely solved.
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  Graphic Organizer
  A concept map can organize knowledge of a subject. Use the map below to review the features of a boat school. Complete the graphic organizer by matching the following statements from the passage.
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  Boat School
    Origin
      Problem: (A)
      Solution: ----
    Design
      Outside: ----
      Inside: ----
    Daily Schedule
      Day: ----
      Night: ----
    Benefits
      Kids: ----
      Adults: ----
      Other Countries: ----
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  (A)Many schools are shut down for months because of monsoons.
  (B)It provides a year-round education for elementary school students.
  (C)It projects educational films onto large sailcloth for people to watch.
  (D)A Bangladeshi architect called Mohammed Rezwan launched the program in 2002.
  (E)It has the equipment that a regular school has and can accommodate thirty students.
  (F)It offers training in practical issues, various farming techniques, and even lessons on financial management.
  (G)It is fifteen meters long and three meters wide, and its roof has arched metal beams and solar panels.
  (H)The idea has been adopted by countries at risk of flooding, such as Cambodia, Nigeria, and the Philippines.
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  Comprehension Practice
  [General Understanding]
  ---- 1.What is the passage mainly about?
  (A)An innovative program to spread education.
  (B)A traditional teaching method used in Bangladesh.
  (C)A problem caused by climate change in South Asia.
  (D)A challenge faced by countries suffering from flooding.
  [Text Structure]
  ---- 2.How is the passage organized?
  (A)By describing events in order of time.
  (B)By explaining the reasons for monsoons.
  (C)By introducing different aspects of boat schools.
  (D)By comparing the situations in different countries.
  [Inference]
  ---- 3.What can be inferred about the authors attitude toward the boat school program?
  (A)The author is curious about how it works.
  (B)The author is critical of the learning sessions it offers.
  (C)The author is worried that it may not last in the future.
  (D)The author is hopeful about the effects it brings about.
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  eThinking and Reflectf
  1. In Taiwan, the teacher turnover rate*Xestimated at 1.21% in rural schools and 0.8% in
urban schoolsXcreates major challenges for rural areas in keeping a sufficient number of
qualified teachers. In your opinion, what can the government do to attract more teachers
to stay in rural areas?  [SDGs]
  In my opinion, the government can....
  2.In your opinion, what has led to the success of the boat school program in Bangladesh?
  In my opinion, the program has succeeded... For starters, ... Moreover, ...
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  Vocabulary & Phrases
  eQRcodefrJŪ
  Words Production
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  1.flood
  vt. vi. TSFT to cover with water, or to become covered with water
  * During the storm, the pouring rain flooded many streets in the city.
  * The village floods whenever it rains heavily.
  flood
  n. [C, U] xFa
  * Many of the towns farms were destroyed by the floods, leaving people with little to eat.
  * The government has issued flood warnings for low-lying areas.
  flooding
  n. [U] xFa
  * The typhoon has caused serious flooding in some regions of the country.
  2.appropriate
  adj. XAF suitable or acceptable for a particular situation
  * This film is not appropriate for children because it contains a lot of violence.
  3.promising
  adj. Ʊ檺Fji showing signs of being good or successful in the future
  * Although Tom has just started his new business, it looks very promising.
  4.arched
  adj. Ϊhaving a shape with a curve at the top, like an arch
  * The church has a unique design, with large arched windows and a pointed roof.
  arch
  n. [C] ]ؿv^εc
  * The bright red arches of the bridge stand out against the blue sky and the clear water below.
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  5. solar
  adj. Ӷ]^@relating to or getting energy from the sun
  * Our solar system is mainly made up of eight planets, which move around the Sun.
  6. panel
  n. [C] OFOO@a rectangular piece of wood, glass, metal, etc., which forms part of a door, wall, ceiling, and so on
  *  One of the glass panels of the door was broken and needed to be replaced.
  n. [C] Mp
  * During the fashion design competition, each team will need to present their creativity to a panel of experts.
  7. install
  vt. wˡ@to put something somewhere and make it ready to be used
  * It is important to install an anti-virus program on your computer to keep it safe.
  8. muddy
  adj. dת@covered by mud
  * The football field became very muddy due to the constant rain.
  mud
  n. [U] dߡFJd
  * Ashleys boots are caked with mud from her morning hike through the woods.
  9. session
  n. [C] ]qƬYʪ^@qɶ@a period of time that is arranged for a particular activity
  * The tennis player begins every training session with some warmup exercises.
  10. project
  vt. gFv@to make images or light appear on a flat surface or screen
  * The artist projected 3-D images onto the building and turned it into a giant Christmas tree.
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  project
  n. [C] MסFpe
  * Dr. Lees team has been working on a research project on rare diseases for three years.
  n. [C] ]ǥͪ^MDs
  * Lily is doing a history project on Taiwan under Japanese rule.
  11. practical
  adj. ڪ@relating to real situations rather than ideas or theories
  * While Eric would like to satisfy everyone, in practical terms, it is just not possible.
  adj. Ϊ
  * High heels may look beautiful, but they are not practical for daily activities.
  12. issue
  n. [C] ĳD@an important topic or problem people are talking about
  * It is time that the government addressed some environmental issues like air pollution and wildlife protection.
  issue
  vt. o
  * The company issued a statement apologizing for the problem with the product and offering to give customers refunds.
  13. nutrition
  n. [U] i]ǡ^@the process of taking in food to grow and be healthy, or the study of it
  * Ms. Anderson is a professor of nutrition at Harvard University.
  n. [U] i]^
  * Proper nutrition is especially important for young children, as their brains and bodies are still developing.
  nutritious
  adj. i״I
  * My mom cooked us a delicious and nutritious dinner that consisted of whole wheat pasta, chicken, and vegetables.
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  14. hygiene
  n. [U] å͡@the condition or practice of keeping yourself and your environment clean, especially to prevent disease
  * It is important to maintain good personal hygiene practices such as washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and bathing regularly.
  15. resistant
  adj. ܪFܤO@not harmed or affected by something; able to resist something
  * This new type of mango tree is resistant to disease, so it will stay alive and healthy longer than others.
  adj. Fܩڪ
  * Parker has always been resistant to change, so he wasn't happy when his parents said they would be moving.
  resist
  vt. vi. ܡFϧ
  * Those soldiers continued to resist the enemy until other troops came to their rescue.
  * The robber tried to take the womans bag, but she strongly resisted.
  vt. Fܩ
  * Many students resisted wearing the uniform designed by their school because they thought it was ugly.
  resistance
  n. [U] ϹFܩ
  * There is a lot of resistance to the companys new attendance rule. The employees think it is unreasonable.
  16. productivity
  n. [U] Ͳv@the rate at which goods are produced or work is completed
  * The new manager of the factory hopes to increase productivity through the use of new machines.
  productive
  adj. hFǪ
  * The governor would like to turn this area into productive land so that it could provide food for many people.
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  17. sufficient
  adj. RF@enough for a specific purpose
  * Nicks earnings are not sufficient to cover all of his living expenses.
  18. income
  n. [U, C] JFq@the money that a person, a region, a country, etc. earns from work, from investment, from business, etc.
  * Anne has several sources of income. She has two part-time jobs and a small online business.
  * This government housing is available to people on low incomes.
  19. financial
  adj. ]ȪFĪ@relating to money or the management of money
  * Ben and his wife ran into financial difficulties when he lost his job shortly after they purchased a house.
  finance
  n. [U] ]ȡF
  * All company purchases must be approved by the finance department before they are made.
  20. risk
  n. [U, C] IFMI@the possibility that something bad might happen; a situation that could have a bad or dangerous result
  * People who are exposed to too much sun are at higher risk of getting skin cancer.
  * Loneliness, which can cause a number of problems to your body, can be a risk to your health.
  risk
  vt. _......I
  * The firefighter risked his life to save a woman and her children from the burning building.
  21. geographical
  adj. az]ǡ^@relating to the physical features of a place and its location
  * On this map, you can see the countrys geographical features, including mountains, lakes, and rivers.
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  geography
  n. [U] az
  * During geography class, we had to draw a map of the world and label as many countries as we could.
  22. barrier
  n. [C] jҡFê@something between one thing or person and another that keeps them separate
  * Poverty is often a barrier to higher education since many people cannot afford to spend their time and money on college.
  n. [C] ̻١Fê
  * Our skin functions as a barrier between the inside of our bodies and the outside world.
  23. indeed
  adv. TFT@certainly; truly
  * As Tom suggested, having another employee to help out will indeed take some pressure off us.
  24. opportunity
  n. [C, U] |Fɾ@a particular situation that makes it possible to do or achieve something
  * When Lisa makes a mistake, she always takes it as an opportunity for growth and learning.
  * You will have a lot of opportunity to use English if you travel in an English-speaking country.
  25. severe
  adj. D`Y@very bad or serious
  * Nancy has a severe leg injury, and it could be months before she is able to walk again.
  adj. YF
  * My parents are never too severe with me. They teach me in a liberal way.
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  Idioms and Phrases
  1. make waves@
  (1) ް_Fʡ@to do something that makes people notice you
  * The new social app that is widely popular among young people is making waves around the world.
  (2) D_ƺݡ@to cause problems
  * Since this is her first job, Joan tries to focus on her work and doesnt want to make waves.
  2. at a time@@ on each occasion
  * When Tony and Angela first started dating, they often talked on the phone for hours at a time.
  3. base...on...@H......¦@to use facts or ideas as the starting point from which something is developed
  * This novel is based on a true story that happened during World War II.
  4. at risk (of)@MIF_......I@in danger of something bad or harmful happening
  * Many workers are at risk of losing their jobs to robots in the future.
  5. rise above@JA]xB^@to not allow yourself to be affected by something bad, such as a problem or insult
  * Despite his difficult childhood, Darren was able to rise above it and create a great life for himself.
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  Words for Recognition
  1. Mohammed Rezwan [mo`ham?d `r?zw?n]@n. puqwDpU]s[ԫؿvvAo_WǮխpeAѨMaǵ]wӤ_Ш|D^
  2. Bangladesh [?ba?gl?`d??]@n. s[
  3. monsoon [m?n`sun]@n. [C] ]nȦaϪ^Bu
  4. weatherproof [`w?e??pruf]@adj. B
  5. beam [bim]@n. [C] 
  6. multimedia [?m?lt?`mid??]@adj. hC骺
  7. dock [d?k]@n. [C] XY
  8. year-round [`j?r`ra?nd]@adj. ~
  9. Nigeria [na?`d??r??]@n. `ΧQ
  10. the Philippines [e? `f?l??pinz]@n. ߻
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  Sentence Pattern
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  kGHey, Rita. Sam just asked me out on a date. What would you do if you were me?
  RitaGHes every girls dream. If I were you, I would go out with him for sure.
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  byҤARita QݨuY Sam oXhܡAo|򰵡Hv] Rita OܪƤHA]HҨϥΡuP{bƹۤϡv]yӸ߰ݻP^C
  If + S + V-ed/wereK, S + would/could/might/should + VRK.
  1. yP{bƹۤϪ]yAΩFP{bƹꤣũH{pC
  2. if ޾ɪƵlyAʵY be ʵAϥ wereAY@ʵAϥιLhFDnlyh̻yNϥξALhUʵ would]|^Bcould]^Bmight]i^Bshould]ӡ^A᭱ΰʵC
  * Nancy is a skinny girl who seldom exercises. If she were stronger, she could move the box by herself. uꪬpONancyܽGz
  * If I had a superpower, I would use it to help people in need. uꪬpOܪ̤i঳WO
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  Examples
  1. If the roof were not built with such strong materials, the boat would be damaged by heavy monsoon rains. (line 18)
  2. If these countries didnt have such an innovative program, they would not be able to rise above flood waters, overcome geographical barriers, and improve their peoples lives. (line 52)
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  Practice A
  Rewrite the following sentences using the above pattern. The first one has been done for you.
  1. I dont have enough time and I cant finish the novel.
   If I had enough time, I could finish the novel.
  2. I am not tall enough, and I cannot reach the upper shelf.
  --------
  3. Ruth doesnt feel well, and she may not come to the party.
  --------
  4. The clerk is not friendly, and he argues with customers.
  --------
  5. Bernard is sick, and he will not be able to travel around the world.
  --------
  6. The students all follow the teachers instructions, and they will finish the task on time.
  --------
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  Practice B
  Describe the following pictures using the above pattern. The first one has been done for you.
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  1. (Jenny / be a bird / fly in the sky)
  If Jenny were a bird, she would/could fly in the sky.
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  2. (Jason / be richer / buy himself a new car)
  If Jason were richer,--------.
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  3. (Teresa / have more friends / feel alone)
  If --------, she might not feel alone.
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  4. (Leonard / drive more slowly / get traffic tickets so often)
  If Leonard drove more slowly,--------.
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  5. (Patricia / oversleep / often miss the bus)
  --------, she would not often miss the bus.
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  6. (Ian / work harder / have to stay in the office until eight oclock every evening)
  If Ian worked harder,--------.
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  Language in Use
  Explore & Discover 
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  Talk of the Day
  Is English a difficult language to learn?
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  CrazyEnglish
  KevinGWell, I dont think so. English is my favorite subject in school.
  LaraGYes, [it is difficult for me to memorize words].
  KittyGIndeed. I think grammar is difficult.
  MarkG@@Kitty I totally agree with you. I hate grammar rules!
  JessyGNot at all. I find it a lot of fun to learn English.
  AaronG@@Jessy Same here. #EnglishLover
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  Read the following sentences carefully. Think about what language usage you have learned. Underline what the sentences below have in common. The first one has been done for you.
  (A)
  1. [It] is necessary to wear a tie for this meeting.
  2. It is a great challenge for Mrs. Lai to take care of three children.
  3. It is horrible that campus bullying is getting more and more serious.
  4. It was a miracle that the two-year-old baby survived the earthquake.
  (B)
  5. Jason considers it necessary to wear a tie for this meeting.
  6. Mrs. Lai finds it a great challenge to take care of three children.
  7. Parents think it horrible that campus bullying is getting more and more serious.
  8.The rescue team thought it a miracle that the two-year-old baby survived the earthquake.
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  Examples
  Such training makes it possible for the villagers to increase productivity so as to ensure sufficient food and year-round income. (line 44)
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  Apply & Practice
  Step 1: Form groups of four. Each group researches four customs of a country and then creates a poster entitled To Do or Not to Do in ---- (country).
  Step 2: Each group then presents the poster and introduces the customs to the whole class. The following is a model poster for your reference.
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  ]ϡ^To Do or Not to Do in Taiwan
  1.It is customary for the Taiwanese to have a reunion dinner with their family on Chinese New Years Eve.
  2.It is a common sight for people to have a barbecue around Mid-Autumn Festival in Taiwan.
  3.Many Taiwanese consider it impolite to open a present in front of the giver.
  4.The Taiwanese think it a taboo to wear bright or colorful clothing, especially red, to a funeral.
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  Listening Strategy
  eQrcodefScan and Listen
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@eVocabulary Previewf
  Listen and repeat
  1. outfit 2. concern 3. attend 4. flooding
  Look up the words in a dictionary and match them with their meanings.
  ---- 1. outfit  (A) to go to a place regularly
  ---- 2. concern  (B) a feeling of worry or something that makes you worried
  ---- 3. attend  (C) a situation in which an area of land is covered with water
  ---- 4. flooding  (D) to provide somebody or something with equipment for a special purpose
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  Listening Strategy
  Listening for Opinions
  When speakers are in discussion, there will be a variety of opinions expressed. It is important to listen for key expressions such as I think or I dont think and the information following them. The following are useful words and phrases for giving opinions:
  * I (dont) think.... / I (dont) believe.... / I (dont) feel.... / I (dont) like....
  * In my opinion, ....@@DPersonally, ....
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  Listen for the Gist
  Listen and choose the correct answer.
  ---- What is the topic of the news report?
  (A) Boat schools.
  (B) A major flood.
  (C) The local government.
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  Listen for Details
  Listen again and choose the correct answers.
  1. Who are the speakers?
  Mohammed RezwanG
  ]  ^ A teacher.
  ]  ^ An architect.
  ]  ^ A boat captain
  AvaG
  ]  ^ A school principal.
  ]  ^ A student.
  ]  ^ A nurse.
  TajG
  ]  ^ A father.
  ]  ^ A reporter.
  ]  ^ A policeman.
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  ---- 2. What does Ava think about boat schools?
  (A) She likes them because the boats pick up the students.
  (B) She likes them because they offer a variety of courses.
  (C) She likes them because she loves geography and math.
  ---- 3. What opinion does Taj express in the news report?
  (A) Boat schools cant replace traditional schools.
  (B) The problem of flooding should be solved first.
  (C) The government should build more boat schools.