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Week 13 Dec. 9, 2009 (SHU)
Deep (Underlying) structure Surface
structure (Syntactic transformation)
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Sentence
NP
VP
article
N
Tense
Verb
the
Amazon Rain Forest
is being
endangered
We are endangering the Amazon Rain Forest.
Reviewing Chapter 27 Sentence Types PP. 345-
348
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Newspapers Our Daily Tutor Why? How? (P. 119
WR) Chapter. 7
The New York Times Washington Post USA
Today Financial Times Wall Street
Journal International Herald Tribune LA Times The
Taipei Times
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Jobs Real Estate Autos All Classifieds WORLD U.S.
Politics N.Y./Region Business Sports Science Opini
on Arts
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Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, Page 8

Pragmatic English education A survey
released by the Mandarin Daily News showed that
almost 90 percent of Taiwanese parents believed
that international competitiveness was crucial
for the future of their children and language
proficiency was the most important skill in this
cosmopolitan society. In Taiwan, English is
the most popular second language. Endeavoring to
improve English communication skills and
enhancing the effectiveness of English teaching
are always important issues for policymakers.
English is now a universal language. It is being
used in areas such as academic research,
international business, modern technology, pop
culture, political and diplomatic activities and
increasingly to empower the individual, as
Newsweek said in its cover story in March 2006.
However, by reviewing the English proficiency
of Taiwanese as reflected in TOEFL, IELTS and
TOEIC assessments, we find that English
communication skills are declining. This is
caused by learners attitudes and teachers
instructional strategies. Many Taiwanese
consider English a school subject and focus on
earning high scores in English proficiency tests
instead of applying it to efficient communication
in a diverse context. Moreover, many
learners only endeavor to improve their reading
and writing skills few use the skills of
speaking and listening for desirable
interaction. Academic research supports this
argument. Shih Hsin University professor Li
Chen-ching (???) said Taiwanese scores were
falling behind in the TOEFL iBT test in the
global setting, with the speaking score ranked in
last place when compared with those of countries
with which Taiwan competes. English education
is a long-term national policy that has a
definite and crucial impact on future
generations. We should seriously undertake
reforms on the nations English teaching
strategy. All linguists agree that applying
English to daily life should be an efficient way
to advance practical English language skills.
Encouraging our learners to practice speaking and
listening in English, in conjunction with reading
and writing, and designing informative and
entertaining activities in English classes will
improve English learners abilities in the long
run.CLAIRE WUYonghe City
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Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, Page 8
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What can we learn from the Newspaper, our daily
tutor? (Read P. 119, WR.)
Check the next slide on United Nations Climate
Change Conference, Copenhagen, Dec. 7- 14, 2009.
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Climate change will impact childrens future by
Robin Mckie, The Observer London Due to climate
change our children do not offer us any hope or
happiness. We are afraid for our children and
dont know their fate. But we know a very bad
future is waiting for our Maria. (Rpt. Taipei
Times, Dec. 8, 2009)
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Grandmother Anderson
1. Introduction
Thesis
My grandmother is one of my favorite people.
2. Major topic of description 1
(Appearance) 2.1 Build 2.2 Expression
2.3 Features (Hands, Eyebrows)
3. Major topic of description 2 (Values)
3.1 Love 3.2 Hard work 3.3 Features
(Hands, Eyebrows)
4. Major topic of description 3 (What she
teaches me)
Turn to Page 143
5. Conclusion
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Yosemite National Park The story of Yosemite
began about 500 million years ago when the Sierra
Nevada region lay beneath an ancient sea. The
valley is a mosaic of open meadows sprinkled with
wildflowers and flowering shrubs, oak woodlands,
and mixed thick forests of ponderosa pine,
incense-cedar, and Douglas-fir. Wildlife from
monarch butterflies to mule deer and black bears
flourishes in these mountainous communities.
I have never seen a spectacular natural park as
Yosemite in my life. Its indeed my favorite
paradise. (Adapted from http//www.yosemite.natio
nal-park.com/info.htmhis)
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Describe your Exploring in the Harmonious
Panorama of Yosemite National Park.
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El Capitan, the gifts of God
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Describe A Cottage by the Beach at Ken Ting
National Park
1. Introduction (Thesis/Topic Sentence)
1.1 Fascinating scenic spot 1.2 Location 1.3
Cape 7 (Movie)
2. Supports
2.1 Gorgeous beach/bay 2.2 Tropical fishes and
plants 2.3 Relaxing 2.4 Exploring
3. Conclusion
3.1 Reenergizing at Ken Ting National Park 3.2
Learning from Ken Ting 3.3 A planned revisit