網路英文課使用

Vocabulary
 

a huge hit: very popular
The book made a huge hit in Taiwan.

a compilation : thing compiled
The person made a compilation of Obama last week.

addressing : bearing in conversation
The student is addressing to the teachers very well.

convention : agreement
The two countries are reported to have concluded a military convention.

grey figures : experienced appearance
He has become a grey figure known to everyone.

backroom deals : secret agreements
The country has many backroom deals to many countries.

to hold particular appeal: to keep special request
The teacher tries to hold particular appeal to her students.
 
perseverance : steadfast pursuit of an aim
By perseverance the crippled boy learned how to swim.

Activity
 

1. Go to your blog, and create an entry entitled, "Obamamania"

2. Find the definition of the words in the vocabulary list and use them in sentences.

   For example:

       'A huge hit' means...

       A huge hit =  The 'afro look' was such a huge hit in the 70s.    

3. Use an audio recorder to record your voice. Practice reading the words in the vocabulary list and the news script (highlighted text above).

4. Save your work and upload your recording on your blog. It would be great to add a media player to your blog. You can use your podomatic account to upload your recording.Class Discussion

1. What's a huge hit in Japan?

Many people in Japan study Obama's speach.

2. How many copies were sold?

400 hundres.

3. What's Obama's speeches about (message)?

4. How is the Japanese politics often characterized?

5. What makes Obama's speeches a good learning material?