Part 1
Words that I learned:
Ploy
Jack - steal
Lurk
Quaint
Solely-only
Almighty -having complete power; omnipotent/a name or title for God
Junction
Brake/accelerate - n.
Executive-CEO (E)
Kin
Patriotic
bundle:a collection of things, or a quantity of material, tied or wrapped up together ;a number of things that have been fastened or are held together:
bunch:a number of things, typically of the same kind, growing or fastened together ; or in a close group or any particular group of things or people
The language blocks I have learned in this unit:
Flag down
Leap of faith
Take a gamble on sth.
Run contrary to
Pull over
Have… in mind
Be forced to do- make (someone) do something against their will
Gain publicity
Run out/run over
Go back on your word
Watch back-protect oneself
Hang back-remain behind
The favorite sentences I learned in this unit:
The kindest act of all was when they merely were themselves.
Action speaks louder than words.
The three reasons that are selected by the majority of parents in the United States are the concern about the traditional school environment, the lack of religious or moral instruction, and the dissatisfaction with theacademic instruction at public and private schools.
The difficulties I encountered in learning:
The usages of Prep. in different situations.
Listening to American tone for the whole vacation , I did worse in the British tone materials we have practiced in class.
Suggestions from my partner:
Be brave to talk to others.Get out of the shadow of blue.
Some ideas about retelling:
I don’t refuse this useful way of practice English but what I am afraid of is to talk to my phone and recording my voice which is a challenge as a “corporate cattle ”(from ‘SIXTH TONE’).
Part 2
The quality of life I want to live next week:
Diligence! Have a good quality sleeping every night .
My favorite life moments this week:
Drown into the loving music in the rain alone.
Read books every day and enjoy them quite a lot.
Talk to my friends about my worries and sharing my feelings often.
I've bought a Chinese OG rock band "Joyside " 's livehouse show ticket —— "Not My Time To Die"!
Write more .
This week I appreciate my own:
Read “The Economist” whose cover picture’s designing method is coming from the great rock album made by Pink Floyd .
I found I've been with a kind of "rock" method to fight against the fake person and unreasonable requirements bravely.Maybe that is the power of rock 'n roll .(My BFF!)
This week, my own small action I love:
Try to accept the subjects I dislike a lot.