Studio Classroom 空中英語教室 – August 2019

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crosswalks which help people avoid accidents

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Nick, Lindsey and Dave express their opinions to one another as they find themselves in one such situation.

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find oneself

(^) • It’s no wonder why you keep finding yourself upsetting
Your turnothers; you’re very rude.

Usage Tip
~ How do you get from one place to another? Explain.
~ Do you think it’s important for people to share the
road? Why or why not?
Talk About It
Discussion
Discuss the opinions of each character. Consider both sides of the argument. Be sure to include any other points.
Topic: Who has the right of way?
Positive
 Has a green light____
 Uses the crosswalk____
 Yields to the pedestrian____
Negative
(^)  Doesn’t yield to the pedestrian____
Doesn’t watch out for oncoming traffic
____
(^)  Doesn’t use the bike lane____
Driver
Pedestrian
Cyclist
(^1) courteousWord Bank (adj) [:k=ti/s]
convenienceThe restaurant server was very (n) [k/n:vinj/ns]courteous.
Tim loves the convenience of living near his office.
get out of handThings started to (^) get out of hand(idiom) [gEt][aUt][<v][h,nd], so someone called the
police.
right of wayI never know who has the (n) [raIt][<v][we]right of way (^) at this turning.
get byIt was difficult to (phr v) [gEt][baI]get by (^) in the crowded train station.
run overI don’t let my cat outside because I don’t want her to get (phr v) [r<n][:ov-]
run over.
steer clear ofIt’s a good idea to (idiom)steer clear of [stIr][klIr][<v] dark alleys.
accidentI heard there was a bad (n) [:,ksId/nt]accident (^) yesterday that involved
eight cars.
priorityMore Information (n) [praI:OrIti]
zippedestrian (v) [zIp] (n)^ [p/:dEstri/n]^
jaywalkreckless (v)^ (adj) [:d}e;wOk]^ [:rEklIs]^
accidentalWord Bank Focus (adj) [;,ksI:dEntl]
The discovery of the cave was accidental.
accidentallyThe cave was discovered (adv) [;,ksI:dEntli]accidentally (^).
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   Scooter driver

Opinion Ɣ I can go because I have a green light. Opinion Ɣ I should yield to the pedestrian.

What’s Your Opinion? What’s Your Opinion?

Pedestrian

Opinion Ɣ I use the crosswalk so all vehicles should yield to

me.

Opinion Ɣ I need to watch out for oncoming WUDI¿F.

What’s Your Opinion What’s Your Opinion?

Cyclist

Opinion Ɣ I yield to the pedestrian while riding the bike. Opinion Ɣ I should use the bike lane.

What’s Your Opinion What’s Your Opinion?

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Competencies Index
Core competencies acquired from
this activity in correspondence with
the index
Developing Key
Competencies
Develop critical thinking skills and
apply practical knowledge
to everyday life
Before the program:

1. First, read the English text aloud to
   yourself.


2. If necessary, read the Chinese
   translation.


3. Underline words you don’t know. Try
   to guess the meaning of the words.


4. Find the problem areas.

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STUDY TIPS

During the program:

1. Read along with the teacher.


2. Listen to the English teaching.


3. Don’t try to understand every word.
   Listen for the main idea.


4. Repeat words and phrases aloud.

After the program:

1. Check the words you underlined in
   the dictionary.


2. Read the day’s lesson again aloud
   to yourself.


3. Plan a time to listen to it again.

References

• The Associated Press Stylebook


• American Heritage Dictionary


• Cambridge Dictionary


• The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition


• Garner’s Modern American Usage

Super

adj – adjective

adv – adverb

conj – conjunction

idiom

n – noun

pl n – plural noun

prep – preposition

phr v – phrasal verb

saying

v – verb

interj – interjection

phrase

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Language usages, grammar tips,

sentence structures

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