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April 1
Humor
A Humorous Situation
愚人节快乐
He who laughs last, laughs best

Who is the real Dr. Halogen?
谁才是真正的哈洛根博士？
by Ruth Devlin
A world-famous scientific expert, Dr. Halogen, was on his way to give another lecture. This particular night, his driver asked him for a favor. “Dr. Halogen, when you speak, everyone gives you honor and attention. I’d really like to see what that feels like. Could we exchange clothes just for tonight? You be the driver, and I’ll be the expert.”
Dr. Halogen laughed and said, “Do you really think you can do it? What if someone asks you a difficult question?”
“I can answer it,” boasted the driver. “I've heard you speak on this topic many, many times.”
“All right,” said the scientist. “It is April Fool's Day after all!”
The two exchanged clothes and continued on to the meeting. When they arrived, the bogus scientist was received with great enthusiasm. He gave a good imitation of the speech and answered a few questions. Then a woman asked a very tricky one. Thinking quickly, he said, “Ma'am, that question has a very simple answer. It's so easy, I'm going to let my driver, who is sitting in the back, explain it!”

scientific (adj) 科学的;需要技术的
exchange (v) 交换,调换
boast (v) 吹嘘,自夸
bogus (adj) 假的;伪造的
enthusiasm (n) 热心,热情,热忱
imitation (n) 模仿,模拟;仿造;伪造
tricky (adj) 棘手的

Grammar on the Go
I'd really like to see what that feels like...
I’d really like want to
I want to know what that feels like.
I would like... (in polite way, not too directly)
I want to reschedule my ticket.
I'd like to reschedule my ticket.
I want a salad with my sandwich.
I would like a salad with my sandwich.

In Library
asked him for a favor
favor (n) 恩惠,帮忙,好感
Can I ask you a favor?
Can I ask you for a favor?
Can I ask a favor of you?
Can you do me a favor?
我可以请你帮个忙吗？
favor (v) 偏爱;偏袒
My mom always favors my younger brother.
我的妈妈总是偏爱我所谓小弟。
favor 美国拼写法 favour 英国拼写法

Language Tips
boast (v) 夸耀,吹嘘 （about/of） 拥有（某件事物）
Mothers love to boast about how smart their children are.
妈妈们喜欢夸耀自己的孩子有多么聪明。
Hawaii boasts great sand beaches and beautiful scenery.
夏威夷拥有很棒的沙滩以及美丽的风景。
enthusiasm (n) 热心,热情,热忱
The teacher's enthusiasm for literature inspired his students.
这位老师对文学的热情启发了他的学生。
Wesley lost his enthusiasm for the project when he learned it would take 6 months to complete.
当Wesley知道这个案子要花6个月的时间才能完成时， 他对这个案子就不再这么热衷了。
bogus (adj) 假的;伪造的
The con man used a bogus credit card to buy many valuable goods.
这个骗子用伪造的信用卡买了许多昂贵的物品。
The suspect's claim was found to be bogus.
这名嫌犯的供称被发现是造假的。
He made up some bogus data in his report and got expelled.
他用虚构造假的数据在自己的报告中， 结果被退学了。

April 2, 3
Holidays
The Story of Easter
复活节的由来
What is the real reason that people celebrate Easter?

The real reason people celebrate Easter
人们庆祝复活节的真正理由
by Pamela Osment
More than 2,000 years ago, a special baby named Jesus was born in Israel. Around age 30, Jesus began teaching people about God’s love, claiming that he was God’s son. People were amazed. They were also surprised by his ability to heal, and some traveled long distances to be healed. Jealous of Jesus’ popularity, the Jewish religious leaders began plotting to capture him.
The arrest and crucifixion
One night while Jesus was praying in a garden, soldiers arrested him. They took him to the local religious leaders for questioning. The leaders wanted to put him to death but could find no evidence. Then they took him to Pilate, the region's Roman governor, and he couldn't find Jesus guilty of anything either. However, the people, swayed by the local leaders demanded his death. And so, Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified. After beating him, the soldiers hammered Jesus' hands and feet to a cross. With people mocking him as he suffered, Jesus displayed his love by asking God to forgive them. After about six hours, he breathed his final breath.

plot (v) 密谋;策划
crucifixion (n) 磨难,钉死于十字架
evidence (v) 证据,根据
(Pontius) Pilate 比拉多(Pontius, 钉死耶稣的古代罗马的犹太总督)
sway (v) 影响,支配
hand over 移交
crucify (v) 把...的手脚钉在十字架上处死
mock (v) 嘲弄;嘲笑

Grammar on the Go
Jealous of Jesus’ popularity, the Jewish religious leaders began plotting to capture him.
The Jewish religious leaders were jealous of Jesus’ popularity, so they began plotting to capture him
adjective phrase + subject verb
Jealous of Jesus’ popularity adjective phrase
the Jewish religious leaders subject
verb began (plotting to capture him)
Angry at his parents’ decision, Tom stomped back to his room.
Confused about her test scores, Teresa called her teacher for an explanation.

In Library
cross (n) 十字架
a heavy cross to bear 背负沉重的十字架）忍受;承担
cross (v) 交叉
cross one's fingers 祝福
I am crossing my fingers that nothing bad will happen to him.
我祈求不幸的事不会降临到他身上。
Keep your fingers crossed.
希望未来有好运
cross (v) 越过;度过
cross your mind 浮现在你的脑海里

Language Tips
plot (v) 密谋;策划 (n) 计谋,(小说中的)情节
plotting / potted
The prisoners plotted an escape but got caught.
这些囚犯本来密谋要越狱，但是被识破。
The robbers were plotting to rob the bank on the corner.
这些抢匪计划要抢转角的这家银行。
crucify (v) 把...的手脚钉在釘在十字架上处以极刑
The criminal was crucified.
这名罪犯被钉死十字架上。
crucify (v) 严厉的对待,虐待
Sandra knew she would be crucified if her boss found out that she lost the important document.
Sandra知道她老板发现她搞丢了这份重要的文件时，一定会让她吃不完兜着走。
mock (v) 嘲弄,模仿;嘲笑
Kids at school mocked the boy because of his height.
这个男孩学校里的同学因为他的身高而嘲笑他。
The naughty students mocked the way the teacher spoke and acted.
这些淘气的学生们嘲弄地模仿了这位老师的说话和举止。

The resurrection
Jesus' friends took his body wrapped it in cloth, and placed it in a tomb. Jewish leaders, though, feared someone would steal it because Jesus had promised to come back to life on the third day. So Pilate ordered the massive stone at the tomb's opening be sealed and guarded.
Three days later, a violent earthquake occurred when an angel appeared and rolled the stone away, terrifying the guards. Later that morning as several women rushed to the place, the angel met them. He greeted them with the news that Jesus wasn't there; he was alive! The women raced back to Jesus' disciples with the news.
When his followers met together that night, Jesus appeared in the midst of them. Naturally, they were frightened. But he ate with them and let them touch the wounds in his feet and hands, proving he was alive.
Over the next 40 days, Jesus appeared to over 500 people. After that, his disciples confidently spread the word about Jesus' victory over death and that he truly was the Son of God!

resurrection (n) 复活;复苏
massive (adj) 厚重的;巨大的
disciple (n) 信徒,弟子,门徒;追随者
midst (n) 中部,中间,中央;当中
confidently (adv) 确信地

In Library
tomb (n) 坟墓(高出地面的)
grave (n) 坟墓(低于地面的)
cemetery (n) 公墓,墓地,墓园

More Information
What if you got caught doing something wrong like stealing? Then, just as you were about to be punished, your friend stepped in and took the punishment for you. That's exactly what Jesus did for us. Jesus died so we wouldn't have to face the punishment for those bad things we've done. Because of Jesus' death, we’ve all been given the chance to be forgiven!

Language Tips
massive (adj) 大而重的,巨大的;大量的
A massive monument was erected to honor the hero.
人们立了一座巨型的纪念碑来纪念这位英雄。
Massive clouds covered the sky as it started to rain.
刚开始下雨的时候天空布满了又厚又重的云层。
A massive crowd gathered in front of city hall to protest.
大批的群众聚集在市政厅前抗议。
disciple (n) 跟随耶稣的门徒;信徒,门徒,追随者
Peter was one of Jesus' twelve disciples.
Peter是耶稣十二个门徒之一。
This painter considered himself a disciple of Andy Warhol.
这位画家自认为是Andy Warhol的追随者。
midst (n) 中间,中央,当中
in the midst 在某群人之中;处于某种状况中
I saw my son in the midst of the kids who just came out of school.
我在刚下课离开学校的孩子们当中看见了我儿子。
Can you call me later? I'm in the midst of an important meeting.
您能否晚点打给我吗？我正在一个重要的会议中。

April 5
Business
Manners Matter
新礼貌运动
Saying “please” and “thank you” makes a big difference

Being polite makes a big difference in the workplace
在职场上，有礼貌能造成巨大差异喔
by Ashley Dakin
Do nice guys finish last? Not according to one survey. Ninety-five percent of business executives say manners make a difference in the workplace. Manners can promote future success and even advance people’s careers. Employers like people who take time to practice courtesy and respect. The better people get along, the more work they can get done. On the other hand, when workers are rude and disrespectful, it slows down the team.
So how can you mind your manners in the workplace? One way is to treat others as you would like to be treated. Try greeting your colleagues when you arrive at work instead of rushing to check your e-mail. Support your co-workers instead of complaining about them to others.
A positive, caring attitude affects your work performance and motivates others around you. Minding your manners helps make things easier for your boss and fellow co-workers. On top of that, it makes work more enjoyable for everyone!

executive (n) 执行者,行政官;经理,业务主管
career (n) 职业,生涯
courtesy (n) 谦恭,礼貌
disrespectful (adj) 无礼的
mind your manners 留意您的方式
performance (n) 表演,演出,表现

Grammar on the Go
On top of that, it makes work more enjoyable for everyone!
on top of top of something (Usually, it means the highest point of something)
on top of in addition to (This is the meaning in today’s article)
On top of that, it makes work more enjoyable for everyone!
In addition to everything else, it makes work more enjoyable for everyone!
Penny is so busy. She is a single mother who handles two part time jobs and takes care of her sick grandmother, and on top of that-goes to class in the evenings.
I didn't get much sleep last night. The neighbors were noisy, my dog wouldn't stop barking, and on top of that, there was a mosquito in my room.

In Library
manners (n) 礼貌,礼仪
make difference make the situation batter

Language Tips
executive (n) 主管;经理人
After years of hard work, Bob finally became a senior executive.
经过多年的辛苦工作，Bob终于成为高级主管。
executive (adj) 经营管理的
This project tests Sam's executive ability.
这个计划案测试Sam的经营管理能力。
courtesy (n) 礼貌,谦恭,有礼
A good customer service representative should always treat customers with courtesy.
一位好的客服代表应该总是对客户以礼相待。
She didn't even have the courtesy to call me and say thank-you.
她连打电话跟我道谢的这个礼貌都沒有。
performance 表现;表演
Every employee's performance is evaluated by at least two different executives.
每位职员的表现至少由两位以上的不同主管来评估。
The circus performance amazed the whole audience.
这个马戏团的表演让所有观众都大为惊奇。

April 6, 7
Viewpoints
A Mother's Choice
新手妈妈的抉择
Many new moms face a big decision: return to the workplace or stay at home with her child

Should a mom return to work or stay at home after having a baby?
妈妈生完孩子后，究竟该回到职场，还是该留在家里呢？
by Ryan Batdorf and Lisa Holl Chang
Anita and Roger Blackwell had a baby girl, Denise, two months ago. Before Denise arrived, Anita had planned to return to her office job, but now she’s having second thoughts.
Conversation A
Anita: Roger, I’ve really enjoyed being home with Denise. Now that my maternity leave is almost over, I'm actually rethinking returning to my job.
Roger: Really? When we talked about this before Denise arrived, you always insisted you would keep your job.
A: But that was before I experienced the joys of being a full-time mom.
R: You know I support whatever decision you make, but losing your income would definitely affect our financial situation.
A: I know we’d have to make some sacrifices and some changes in our lifestyle.
R: Maybe even put off buying a house.
A: But we wouldn’t have to worry about childcare expenses.
R: Money is one thing, but what about your career? You love your job.
A: I would miss it, but I just can’t stand the thought of someone else raising Denise. I’d feel as if I were neglecting her.
R: No one can take the place of a parent in a child’s life, that’s for sure. But quitting your job is a big decision. That could really hurt your career.

have second thoughts 改变主意,有不同的想法
maternity leave 产假
insist (v) 坚持
sacrifice (n) 牺牲
put off 推迟,拖延
neglect (v) 忽视,疏忽

Grammar on the Go
Now that my maternity leave is almost over, I'm actually rethinking returning to my job.
now that because ;since (usually using in informal conversation)
Since my maternity leave is almost over, I'm actually rethinking returning to my job.
Now that the club’s usual meeting place will be torn down, the club members have to find a new location.
Now that Paul and his wife have a baby to take of, Paul needs to find a second job.

In Library
maternal (adj) 母亲的 paternal (adj) 父亲的
maternal leave 产假
paternal leave 陪产假

Language Tips
have second thoughts 改变主意
I intended to accept the job offer, but now I'm having second thoughts because of the long commute.
我原本打算要接受这份工作机会，但是因为通勤时间很长，现在我改变主意了。
sacrifice (n) 牺牲;牺牲的行为 (v) 牺牲
In order to give their children the best education, the couple made a lot of sacrifices.
为了让孩子们得到最好的教育，这对夫妻做了很多的牺牲。
Becoming successful doesn't mean that you have to sacrifice your principles.
要成功并不代表你要牺牲（放弃）自己的原则。
Parents are willing to sacrifice for their children.
父母总是愿为儿女牺牲。
put off 拖延,延迟
She had to put off her dentist appointment because she had to go on a business trip.
因为他要出差，所以必须把牙医的预约往后延。
The school decided to put off remodeling the cafeteria until more funding became available.
学校决定要延后餐厅的装修， 直到有更多的经费下来。

Conversation B
A That’s possible. And I know my supervisor really depends on me.
R: Of course. You’re talented and good at what you do.
A: Thank you. But as important as my career is, I am beginning to have different priorities.
R: What do you mean?
A: Since Denise’s birth, I’ve been thinking. Babies grow and change so fast. I don’t want to miss that. When she’s in school, I can go back to work.
R: But I know you enjoy interacting with people. Are you sure you want to spend all day taking care of Denise and the house.
A: To be honest, I am afraid I might get bored. But maybe I can get to know some of the mothers from the playgroup that meets in the park.
R: OK. I guess I just thought we’d work together to juggle the responsibilities of raising a family and having careers.
A: Me too, but now I’m afraid that we’ll just get burned out.
R: You’re probably right. And being stressed out isn’t fun.
A: And it won’t be forever. I just think it’s what’s best right now.
R: Well, the most important thing is that you’re happy with this decision.

supervisor (n) 主管,领班
priority (n) 优先权,优先
take care of 照顾
playgroup 幼儿游戏组
juggle (v) 同时保持运作或进展
burn out 累垮

In Library
homemaker 家庭主妇(现在已不用housewife)
stay-at-home mom 全职妈妈
full-time mom 全职妈妈
domestic engineer 家庭事务工程师
maid 佣人 (domestic worker)
housekeeper 女管家

Language Tips
as important as something is 即使如何…..
As costly as the treatment is, we still decided to take a chance with it.
即使这个治疗方式这么昂贵，我们决定还是要试试看。
As ha