Face it : You love yourself

Take a look at my Facebook page, aren't I gorgeous, glamorous and successful ?

FACEBOOK,THE ONLINE networking phenomenon, has 100,000 million users with pages full of photos and updates on its user's latest endeavours.

But these pages can reveal more than first thought - it can expose narcissists.

Researchers at the University of Georgia asked untrained observes to look at the pages of 130 facebook users. Glamorous self-portraits, long listss of friends and self-promoting"wall" comments all indicated and unhealthy level of vanity. 

Study author Keith Campbell says,"Narcissists are using Facebook the same way they use their other relationships : for self-promotion, with an emphasis on the quantity over quality. "

The A-Z Of Unusual Jobs

Autopsy assistant

Bartender at the Liberace mansion

Cat nanny

Donkey trainer

Elf at Santa's workshop

FBI fingerprint examiner

Grave digger

Hurricane hunter

Ice sculpture carver

Junk mail machine operator

Kitty litter box decorator

Laser tag referee

Magician's assistant

Nuclear electrician on a submarine

Opera singer

Parachute tester

Quality control taster for a chocolate factory

Romance specialist

Scratcher ( scratching backs of patients )

Turkey wrangler

Undercover vice decoy

Video game tester

Wallpaper peeler

X-ray technician for zoo animals

Yawn counter at a sleep clinic

Zamboni (ice resurfacer ) driver

3 Quotes

1. It's so importantfo us, when we are criticising other countries about the rule of lay, to make sure that we're abiding by it  - From US President Barack Obama 

2. Hearts will never be practical, until they can be made unbreakable. 

- From"ding Dong the Witch is Dead," THE WIZARD OF OZ

3. The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

- From Moulin Rounge, EWAN MCGREGOR

50 sentences of the most commonly used of Spoken English

1. I see． 我明白了。
2. I quit! 我不干了!
3. Let go! 放手!
4. Me too． 我也是。
5. My god! 天哪!
6. No way! 不行!
7. Come on． 来吧(赶快)
8. Hold on． 等一等。
9. I agree。 我同意。
10. Not bad． 还不错。
11. Not yet． 还没。
12. See you． 再见。
13. Shut up! 闭嘴!
14. So long． 再见。
15. Why not? 好呀! (为什么不呢?)
16. Allow me． 让我来。
17. Be quiet! 安静点!
18. Cheer up! 振作起来!
19. Good job! 做得好!
20. Have fun! 玩得开心!
21. How much? 多少钱?
22. I'm full． 我饱了。
23. I'm home． 我回来了。
24. I'm lost． 我迷路了。
25. My treat． 我请客。
26. So do I． 我也一样。
27. This way。 这边请。
28. After you． 您先。
29. Bless you! 祝福你!
30. Follow me． 跟我来。
31. Forget it! 休想! (算了!)
32. Good luck! 祝好运!
33. I decline! 我拒绝!
34. I promise． 我保证。
35. Of course! 当然了!
36. Slow down! 慢点!
37. Take care! 保重!
38. They hurt． (伤口)疼。
39. Try again． 再试试。
40. Watch out! 当心。
41. What's up? 有什么事吗?
42. Be careful! 注意!
43. Bottoms up! 干杯(见底)!
44. Don't move! 不许动!
45. Guess what? 猜猜看?
46. I doubt it 我怀疑。
47. I think so． 我也这么想。
48. I'm single． 我是单身贵族。
49. Keep it up! 坚持下去!
50. Let me see．让我想想。

We're Close.

Passenger : OK. Go through the intersection and look for a small driveaway on the left.

Taxi Driver : Here ?

Passenger : No, the next one. See that big building ahead ? Pull in there.

Taxi Driver : All right. Do you want me to drop you off at this sidewalk ?

Passenger : No. This is too far. Pull up to the front door. please.

Vocabulary :

1. Driveaway >>> n.（私家）车道

Around the Block

Passenger : What are you doing ? 

Taxi Driver :　What do you mean ?

Passenger : You were supposed to turn left at that intersesction, but you turned right instead. Now we're going around the block for no reason.

Taxi Driver : I'm sorry. I got confused 

Vocabulary : 

1.Intersection >>>n. 十字路口

Essay Writing Tips

“Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish.” John Jakes Reading works of prominent writers we think that writing comes to them as if by magic touch. The right words just jump down onto paper from their heads, elegant sentences are formed instantly by themselves. All the writer has to do is just to write it all down. We regard writing as some innate gift given to the few. That is why most of us are too critical and unfair to ourselves when we judge our own writing. In fact, writing like any skill can be acquired if you are ready to work hard, be persistent and patient. BestEssayTips.com is here to show you how to write better. Basically we have designed our site for college students, but this information will be helpful for all people seeking advice on writing. Here you can find many useful tips on writing that will help you avoid most common pitfalls and refine your writing style. Our site provides you with a comprehensive guide to writing different types of essays and makes difficult things easy for you. Our essay guide explains all the intricacies and details of essay writing process from drawing up plans to editing your final draft. Whether you don’t know how to start writing the essay or you want to find out how you should complete it BestEssayTips.com has advice on every issue concerning essay writing process. Our guide will become your reliable companion and consultant in composing various kinds of essays. You will learn how to present your thoughts and ideas on the paper, how to sound authoritative and convincing, in brief how to become a better writer. We have pursued one more goal building up this site – we want you to like writing and view it as a pleasant and thought-stimulating activity. Writing is like a journey: you start with a blank sheet of paper and what appears on it in the end of the trip depends only on you. You should go through every stage of essay writing process described in this guide to write the essay that: is focused; is logical; is clear; is well-structured; is deeply–argumentative; grabs the reader’s interest from the first lines; does not pad; provides illustrative evidence; gives credits to sources. This journey may take a long time and be challenging at times, but do not step back. Our guide will be a constant beacon lightening your path as you proceed.

No Smoking in the vehicle.

Taxi Driver : Please put out your cigarette, sir.

Passenger : Why ?

Taxi Driver : Look at this sign. There is no smoking in the vehicle. A taxi is a public space.

Passenger : OK.

Taxi Driver : Thank you, sir. Now please put on your seabelt.

Vocabulary : 

1.put out　熄灭

Traffic Jam

Passenger : Honk Your horn! Come on...I've got a meeting in 10 minutes.If I'm late, I'll  be in trouble.

Taxi Driver : I'm going as fast as I can, but as you can see, there is a huge traffic jam.

Passenger : How far are we from KLCC ?

Taxi Driver : Abour a kilometer.

Passenger : Please pull over ! I'm going to walk the rest of the way.

Turn the radio down

Taxi Driver : My heart will go on... (singing along with the radio)

Passenger : Excuse me. Can you please lower the volume of the radio ?

Taxi Driver : Sorry. I just love that song. Did you ever see the movie Titanic ? 

Passenger : I'm sorry, but I'm on the phone back here. I can't hear what my client is saying.

Taxi Driver : I'm really sorry.

Explaining the extra charge

Passenger : Hey, you're trying to rip me off!

Taxi Driver : There's no reason to yell. I'm just telling you the new rules.

Passenger : But the fare on the meter is RM22.

Taxi Driver : From 12 AM to 6 AM, there is an extra RM10 charge. Look at this notice from the government.

Passenger : Oh. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. Here's the money.

Open Up The Trunk

Passenger : Can you please open the trunk for me ? I want to put mt suitcase in there.

Taxi Driver : Just a second. I need to move some things around.

Passenger : Thanks.

Taxi Driver : Here, let me put the suticase in for you. It seems a bit heavy.

Passenger : Oh, thanks ! That's very nice of you.

Vocabulary : 

1.trunk >>>n. （汽车后部的）行李箱

2.suitcase >>>n.手提行李箱

A Shortcut

Passenger : Go left here, please.

Taxi Driver : That way will take forever.

Passenger : Trust me. This is my neighborhood. We can take a shortcut through the alley by the river.

Taxi Driver : Whatever you say. The customer  is always right.

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Where To ?

Taxi Driver : Where are you heading, sir ? 

Passenger : I'm going to the Shah Alam area. Do you know the Chinese Taipei School ? 

Taxi Driver : I do. Would you like me to take the highway or the bridge ? 

Passenger : I believe the bridge is faster. Then we can just go through the tunnel.

Vocabulary : 

1.head. vi.前往某地

2.highway n.公路

3.tunnel n.隧道

A Big Transfer

Teller : Hello, Malaysia Bank. How may I help you ?

Customer : I need to transfer a large amount of money tomorrow.

Teller : You can do so at any one of our ATMs around the city. However, you should be aware that you can only transfer Rm3,000 per day.

Customer : In that case, I think it will be easier if I just transfer the money at my branch.

Vocabulary : 

1.a total of + 数字    总共有。。。（数目）

2.a large /small amount of +  不可数名词  大量/少量的。。。。。。

3.a large / small number of +  复数名词   多数的/少数的 

An Online bank Account

Customer : I'm not too good with computers. How do I access my online bank account ?

Teller : Just go to our banks website and type in your PIN number. Follow the instructions after that.

Customer : Its really that easy ?

Teller : Yes. You can not only check your balance but also transfer monery right from your couch.

Vocabulary : 

1.access >>>vt.使用; n.进入权；使用权。

A New Credit Card

Customer : I would like to apply for a Visa Gold Card. What should I prepare ?

Teller : We'll need your passport, ARC, plus you'll have to find a local guarantor.

Customer : How long will it take to get the card after I hand in the required documents ?

Teller : After we find out your credit score, we will let you know if you've been approved.

Vocabulary : 

1.apply for : 应征

2.local : adj.  当地的，本地的，n. 当地人

3.guarantor n. 保证人

A New Bankbook

Customer : Hello ! I am out of pages in my bankbook. I'd like to get a new one.

Teller : No problem. Give me your old bankbook, please, and I'd like to see your ID. I'm going to rip the magnetic strip off your old book. Here you go.

Customer : Why did you give it back to me ?

Teller : You can still see all the transactions, but you can't use it. Now, here's your new one.

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I am out of pages in my bankbook. 我的存款簿用完了。

My bankbook's pages are full. = I filled up all of the pages of my bankbook.  = I 've filled up my bankbook already.

I'm going to rip the magnetic strip off your old book。我会把磁条从旧的存款簿上撕下来。

= I'm ripping off the magnetic strip.

= I'm going to take off/tear off the magnetic strip.

Phrasal Verbs : 

1. fill up...... 填满

2. use up......用完，耗尽

3.run out......用完

4.rip A off B......把A从B中撕下来

5. Transaction......n. 交易；买卖

How to start conversation to strangers ?

I say : Hi! 

I say : I'm Kevin, 20 years old, I come from Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

I say : Can we become friends ?

He say : Sure.

I say : Nice to meet you.

He say : Nice to meet you too.

Continue topic.....

The Cash Deposit Machine

Teller : You don't need to wait in line to deposit money. Instead, you can use the cash deposit       machine.

Customer : Really ?  What is that ? 

Teller : We now provide cash deposit machines along with our normal ATMs. Come with me and let me show you ? 

Customer : I don't really trust machines, though.

Teller : Don't worry. It can give you a receipt, so if there's a problem, you can come in and tell us.

Learning English - Tips for Beginners

Learning any new language is always a long and hard process. But there are little tips and tricks that can help along the way. With a little effort and dedication, learning a new language can become fun and exciting. Here are a few hints that will help a beginner in learning English.

Tip #1: Use what you learn. 

This, more than anything else, is going to help a person learn English quickly and with accuracy. It also helps to learn first those words you can use often. A student should start to notice which words they use most often and learn how to say them in English.

Tip #2: Work with others.

 Learning English by oneself can be a trying ordeal. Learning English with a friend can be fun and exciting. Two friends learning together can remind each other to use what they have learned and correct each other when they make mistakes.

Tip #3: Learn songs.

 If someone were asked to remember what their mother said to them at their childhood bedside, they probably wouldn’t be able to say. However, if someone were asked to sing a song that their mother sang to them at that same bedside, they could sing it back without missing a word. The human brain remembers song a lot better than it remembers straight words. Singing English songs can help with improving accent and remembering how words go together.

Tip #4: Write down new words. 

If a person can put new information into their brain in several different ways, they will remember it better. Writing down new words lets your mind remember the way it looks, the way it feels to write it. Even better, say the word aloud as you write it.

Tip #5: Write down what you hear. 

As a person learns English, he will hear new words every time he talks with someone in English. If these new words are not written down, they will be forgotten by the time the person makes it back to a dictionary where they can look the word up. One of the best investments a new English student can make is to buy a small notebook and pen that they can carry with them everywhere they go. Students are often shy about asking people about some word they just said. The truth is most people are more than happy to help, even spelling out words when asked. Everyone likes to feel like they have been helpful.

Tip #6: Read a book. 

In American schools, the smartest kids and quickest learners are those that take the time to read. Reading will supply a student with new vocabulary and lots of valuable practice. For those who are just starting, Dr. Seuss books provide a quick and fun way to absorb basic vocabulary.

As in everything else in life, the true key to success is very simple: practice, practice, practice. Anyone who is willing to make a real effort every single day can learn English, or any other language, for that matter. All it takes is a little time and dedication.

Using Newspaper To Practice English

Newspapers are a great way to practice your reading skill and improve your vocabulary.

In addition, newspapers have ‘real world’ English, which is very different to ‘classroom’ English.

Here are some online newspapers:

Weird News Links to strange news stories
USA Weekend
Reuters Hourly News Short summaries of current news
The Chicago Tribune
The Jerusalem Post
The Nando Times
The New York Times
The Washington Post
World Newspapers On line
React Newsmagazine for teens
Reader’s Digest World

Here are some tips:

- it may seem difficult at first, but keep going!
- keep your dictionary close by and use it.
- writing out vocabulary helps remember it. Start a vocabulary notepad. Use each page for the each letter, A - Z. When you learn a new word, write it in your vocabulary notepad on the right page.
- explore the different sections of the newspaper. Some will be easier than others.