Week Eleven

Words
◆merry;
showing enjoyment and happiness
≒cheeful

◆wish;
1. wish (that)
to want a situation that is different from the one that exists
2. wish to do sth
to want to do something
3. wish sb luck/success, etc
to say that you hope someone will be lucky, successful, etc
4. I/you wish!
used to say that you would like something to be true although you know it is not true
≒bless

◆carol;
a song that people sing at Christmas
≒sacred song

◆spirit
1. [FEELING]
the way people think and feel about something
2. copmmunity/team, etc spirit
when you feel enthusiasm about being part of a group
3. in good/high/low spirits
feeling good/excited/unhappy
4. [NOT BODY]
the part of a person which is not their body, which some people believe continues to exist after they die
5. [NOT ALIVE]
something which people believe exists but does not have a physical body, such as a ghost
6. the spirit of the law/an agreement, etc and not just the written details
7. [DRINK]
a strong alcoholic drink, such as whisky or vodka
≒Holy Ghost

◆foretell
to say what is going to happen in the future
≒predict


Comment
Chistmas is just around the corner! So, today, I learned these words to get involved with Christmas!
I am looking foward to hold the Chistmas party!
Have a nice Christmas and happy new year!!

Week Ten

Activety one site
http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2009-12-07-rihannatalks07_ST_N.htm




Words
◆transpire:
1. If it transpires that something has happened, this fact becomes known.
2. to happen
≒resound

◆custody:
1. the regal right to look after a child, especially when parents separate
2. when someone is kept in prison, usually while they are waiting for a trial in court
≒supervision

◆fatal:
1. A fatal accident or illness causes death.
2. Fatal actions have very bad effects.
≒deadly

◆hurl:
1. to throw something with alot of force, usually in an angry or violent way
2. to shout something at someone in a rude or angry way
≒throw

◆cocky:
confident in an annoying way
≒self-conceit

Comments
Today, I read the article about Rihanna. Because I love Western music.
Moreover, she is very fashionable. My fashion is influenced by her. For example, Power sholder jacket, and Plat shoes.

Week Nine

Activity one site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2009/06/090626_witn_jackson_page.shtml



Words

◆airlifted
moved by aircraft or helicopter (here, because of an emergency)

◆parademics
medical workers specially trained to deal with emergencies

◆sold-out shows
concerts so popular, that there are no tickets left to buy

◆resuscitate
bring someone back to life or consciousness

◆frail
weak, unhealthy


Comments
I love Michael Jackson! These words are defficult so I try to learn!