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1. pre dict [] vt.to say that something will happen before it happens 預測

Scientists still cannot predict when earthquakes will happen.

詞類變化

pre dic tion [] n. [C][U] 預言

The prediction she made about the accident has come true.

pre dic ta ble [] adj. 可預測的

It is predictable that the cost of living in Taiwan will continue to rise.

* the cost of living 生活花費


2. do mi nant [] adj.the most important 最重要的，主要的

English is the dominant language in world trade.

詞類變化

do mi nate [] vt.; vi. 處於最重要的地位；支配

Sports seem to dominate learning in that school.

His desire to dominate has caused

trouble in his office.


3. re place [] vt.to take the place of 取代

Robots are replacing human workers in some dangerous jobs.

* replace = take the place of


4. re main [] vi. continue to be in an unchanged state 保持，仍是

remain + 補語 ( 補語可為 n./adj./adv.) remain 後接動詞時 , 要用動名詞

After the storm, the old tree in front of our house remained standing.

remain 剩餘 ; 留下來If you take 5 from 7, 2 remains.He went but his wife remained.


5. stea di ly [] adv.in a continuous and gradual way 持續地，穩定地

The doctor asked his patient to relax as much as possible and keep breathing steadily.

詞類變化

stea dy [] adj. 持續的，穩定的

With the teacher’s help, there has been steady improvement in Judy’s schoolwork.


6. worldwide [] adv.in or over all the world 全世界地

Interest in learning Mandarin has spread worldwide.

詞類變化

國語 , 普通話

worldwide [] adj. 世界性的

Environmental pollution is a worldwide problem.

環境污染


7. elsewhere [] adv.in or to another place; somewhere else 在別處，向別處

Our favorite restaurant was full, so we had to go elsewhere.


8. thrive [] vi.to develop well or be healthy; to be successful 興盛；茁壯

Her business thrived mainly because she had good connections.

社會關係 , 業務往來

主要地


9. re gion al [] adj.of a particular area of a country or the world 地區的

The man spoke with a regional accent; that’s why I knew he was not a native.

詞類變化

口音

本地人

re gion [] n. 地區

Different regions of the country have their own customs and characteristics.

特色


10. fac tor [] n.one of several things that influence or cause a situation 因素

His good attitude is an important factor in his rapid success.


11. trade [] n.the activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods 貿易

Taiwan has a lot of trade with countries all over the world.

詞類變化* all over the world 遍及全世界

trade [] vi.; vt. 做買賣；交換

We never trade with that company because they are not honest.

The little boy traded his toy for candy with his classmate.


12. in ter na tion al [] adj.relating to more than one nation 國際的

English is an international language, and it will play a key role in the world in the future.

* play a key role 扮演關鍵性的角色


13. i so late [] vt.to keep apart or separate from others 孤立，隔絕

Some villages in the mountains were isolated by the snowstorm.

詞類變化

isolated [] adj. 孤立的，隔絕的

The man had led an isolated life for thirty years.

* lead a … life 過著…的生活

isolation [] n. 孤立，隔絕

After many years’ isolation from the outside world, the man completely forgot how to communicate with others.


14. pros per [] vi.to become successful, especially financially ( 指經濟上的 ) 繁榮，成功

The fishing village began to prosper when people came to watch the whales nearby.

詞類變化

pros pe ri ty [] n. [U] 繁榮，成功

The new university has brought prosperity to this small town.

pros pe rous [] adj. 繁榮的，成功的

It’s hard to believe that hunger is still a serious problem in this prosperous country.


15. es sen ti al [] adj.necessary and important 必要且極為重要的，不可或缺的

Water is essential to the growth of crops.

農作物


16. fai lure [] n. [U]lack of success 失敗

All his plans ended in failure, but he was never disappointed. Instead, he tried again.

詞類變化

fail [] vi. 失敗

He had failed several times, but he

never gave up.


17. simply [] adv.really; completely 簡直，完全地 ( 用以強調否定 )

Don’t believe him. What he said simply isn’t true.

simple 簡單的 , 單純的


18. me dia [] n. 複數 ( 單數為 medium)

the means of mass communication such as television, radio, and newspapers 傳播媒體

The media provide information, amuse people, and teach them.

* mass communication 大眾傳播

取悅 , 娛樂


19. be ne fit [] n. [C][U](an) advantage 　利益，好處

For the benefit of those people who arrived late, I’ll just go over the plan again.

詞類變化* for the benefit of 為了…的利益* go over 察看過 , 複習

benefit [] vi.; vt. 受益於 ... ；嘉惠

School children will benefit from the educational reform. The new hospital will benefit the whole community.

教育改革

社區

be ne fi ci al adj. 有益處的be beneficial to 對…有益


20. struggle [] vi.to try to overcome difficulty; to make great effort 　奮鬥，努力，掙扎

The doctor struggled to keep his patient alive.struggle to one’s feet 奮力掙扎站起來

詞類變化

struggle [] n. [C] 奮鬥，努力

The people of this island will continue their struggle for independence.

獨立


21. foun da tion [] n. [C][U] that on which a belief, custom, or way of life, etc., is based; the act of starting some kind of organization, or starting the building or planning something large 　基礎；建立，創辦

Next* way of life 生活方式


21. foundation

A good education gives a person a good foundation for life.

Since its foundation in 1860, the library has served the community.

詞類變化

found [] vt. 以 ... 基礎；建立，創辦

The story of the movie is founded upon fact. It’s quite realistic.

The Republic of China was founded on the 10th of October in 1911.

實際的


22. trust [] n. [U]firm belief that one can rely on someone else 信任

It took the teacher a long time to gain the children’s trust.

詞類變化* rely on = depend on = count on 依賴

* It took …toV… 花 ( 某人 )… 時間去做…

trust [] vt. 信任

Trust me, and I’ll take care of everything.

* take care of 照顧


23. faraway [] adj.distant 遙遠的

These travelers have just returned from faraway places with wonderful stories to tell.

* faraway = distant


24. op tion [] n. [C]something chosen or offered for choice ( 供 ) 選擇的事物

The students have two options: give an oral report or take a written test.

詞類變化口頭的

op tion al [] adj. 可選擇的，非強制性的

Learning to use a computer is hard for young kids, and therefore it should remain optional.


25. enrich [] vt.to improve the quality of something by adding something else to it 使豐富

Traveling around the world can enrich one’s life.


26. a bo ri gi nal [] adj. relating to the people of a group, tribe, etc., that have lived in a place from the earliest times 原住民的

We should cherish the aboriginal cultures of Taiwan, or someday they may die out.

詞類變化* die out 絕跡

珍惜

a bo ri gi ne [] n. [C] 原住民

Many aborigines in Taiwan are talented singers and dancers.

天賦的


27. dis ease [] n. [U][C](an) illness 疾病

My grandpa died of heart disease at the age of 80.

* disease = illness* die of 死於* at the age of 在…歲時


28. va lu able [] adj.very useful and helpful 珍貴的，有用的

The experience of elders is usually valuable to the young.

詞類變化* the young = young people

長輩

value [] vt.; n. [U] 重視；價值

The father valued his children’s ideas. That’s why they all respected him.

His research was of great value to doctors working with this disease.

* of great value = valuable 有價值的


29. wisdom [] n. [U]knowledge gained through learning or experience 智慧

The old man showed wisdom in his decision.

詞類變化

wise [] adj. 聰明的，明智的

It seems that it is going to rain. I think it would be wise of you to take an umbrella when you go out.

* It is Adj of N to V. Adj 為 N 的屬性

1. Man da rin[] n. [U] the official standard spoken language of China 標準中國話

Words for Recognition

* official language 官方語

2. Swahili[] n. [U] the language spoken in eastern and central Africa, and used as a lingua franca 史瓦希里語 ( 東部、中部非洲的共同語言 )


3. South America[] n. [U] the fourth-largest of the continents, linked to North America, lying between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans 南美洲


* the Pacific Ocean 太平洋 the Atlantic Ocean 大西洋海洋名稱前面需加定冠詞

4. Hindi[] n. [U] one of the official languages of India, spoken especially in north India 印地語 ( 印度北部的語言，為印度共和國官方語言之一 )


1. express oneselfto speak or write what one thinks or feels 表達自己的思想或心情

My English is still not good enough to express myself clearly.

Idioms and Phrases

2. right nowat this moment; at the present time; exactly now 現在

We will be late for school; we must leave right now.

Idioms and Phrases

*right now = at this moment = at the present =exactly now

3. be to blameto be responsible for something bad 是 ... 的原因，該受責備的

The police are trying to find out which driver is to blame for the accident.

Idioms and Phrases

* be responsible for 為…而負責

4. such aslike 諸如 ... ，像…

Young kids love fast food such as hamburgers and French fries.

Idioms and Phrases

* such as = like 例如* French fries 薯條

5. when it comes to (doing) somethingwhen talking about 談起…

When it comes to (writing) humorous stories, I think Mark Twain was an expert.

Idioms and Phrases

* When it comes to + N/Ving = When talking about + N/Ving

6. common groundthe same idea 共識，共同看法

We couldn’t find any common ground in our discussion.

Idioms and Phrases

have common ground = be in common ground 有共識

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How many languages are there in the world and how many will be left after 100 years?

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Why do many less common regional languages disappear?

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What factors are to blame for the disappearance of less common languages?

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When it comes to getting a job, what is often essential?

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How does technology affect the less common regional languages?

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What benefits come when different cultures begin to share a common language?

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What drawback( 缺點 ) comes if a less common regional language die?

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Why will today’s endangered languages soon disappear?

主詞主詞

關係副詞子句 , 修飾 The time關係副詞子句 , 修飾 The time

動詞動詞

when we say goodbye

may soon come

to most of the world’s languages.

The time

關係副詞 , = at that time which

原句為 : We say goodbye to most of the world’s languages at that time. The time may soon come. 以關係詞 when合併為 : The time when we say goodbye to most of the world’s languages may soon come. 因關係子句太長 , 所以移至句尾

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When people from different cultures

live and work together much more than before,

change takes place.發生

以前 (adv.)

修飾 live and work together

修飾more

修飾比較級的副詞有 : much, a lot, lots, even, still, far 等This one is much better than that one.This one is far better than that one.


動詞動詞

主詞主詞

The languages of the world’s dominant cultures

are replacing those of the smaller cultures.主要的

取代代名詞 , 用來代替 languages, 以避免重複。不可將 those of省略。

Cultures that isolate themselves from

have difficulty prospering.

international business and major world business孤立

國際的主要的

關係子句 , 修飾 cultures

繁榮

關代

有…的困難



When it comes to getting a job,

knowing a major world language is often essential.

談起

絕對必要的

to 為介係詞 , 後接名詞或動名詞

動詞主詞 ( 為動名詞 )

Modern media such as radio and television

give young people in developing countries

much knowledge about the world.

媒體像

開發中國家


These young people can learn

about places they’ve never visited.

動詞

(which)關係子句 , 修飾 places

People will find their lives

by knowing a widely spoken language.藉由

以過去分詞當形容詞

受詞受詞補語enriched

使豐富

find + 受詞 + 受詞補語1. 我發現這幾頁被撕掉了。 I ________________________ out of the book. 2. 我發現這本書很有趣。 I ____________________________ . 3. 我發現這本書很簡單。 I ____________________________ .

受詞補語可為 n., adv., adj.(包括現在分詞、過去分詞 )

found these pages torn

found the book interesting

found the book easy


Other cultures may also have words

for many useful things

we know nothing about.

動詞

(which)關係子句 , 修飾 things

修飾 Cultures修飾 Cultures

Cultures with only a few speakers left

will make an effort to preserve their language,

but such efforts will fail

simply because there will be no place for them

in the modern world.

努力保存

僅僅

有被留下來

(leave 的過去分詞 )

動詞

(who are)修飾 speakers

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