東吳語言教學中心

今天在東吳的語言中心網頁上，發現了許多之前從未瀏覽過的語言學習工具，才知道原來透過學校的網站，也可以簡單方便的達到自學英文的效果。
例如:

1. SAMMI 英語互動學習資源網

是Live ABC雜誌的線上教學軟件，但是因為需要下載安裝才可使用，所以在課堂上沒辦法實際上做深入的操作。

2. SOSA英語影音學習資源網

限校內使用的SOSA英語影音學習資源網，是這次在語言中心上看到最令人振奮的學習工具。此網站有許多可供下載使用的資源，且頻繁的更新；舉凡''大家說英語''、''空中英語教室''的影音教學，甚至多益、托福的各類試題都有，對想學習英文的同學來說，只要有心使用必定能受益不少。

3. Easy Test 線上英語能力測驗評量（限IE瀏覽器）

學校提共的線上英文測驗網。有提拱台灣全民英檢模擬測驗、多益模擬試題、和各類聽力等英文能力線上測驗，對想測是自己實力的人來說很實用。

另外，在語言中心網站上還有各種課程與講座的資訊，所以時常上去看看更新消息對英文學習上好處多多。

Conversation record

A.L.I.C.E. artificial intelligence

Conversation Log:

judge: yo whats up?
ALICE: I am chatting with clients on the internet.
judge: how many clients are you talking to as we speak now?
ALICE: I am currently maintaining conversations with 128 people.
judge: how do you manage to do that?
ALICE: I read what you say and then I compose the best reply I can think of.
judge: shut the hell up man you can't think.
ALICE: What makes it impossible?
judge: its impossible because you are nothing more but some stupid c+ language.
ALICE: Nothing is impossible.
judge: you are tripping.
ALICE: Do you mind if I tell other people you say I am tripping.
judge: why? tell others then what? where are you going with this?
ALICE: Reductionism. Your message. I am in Oakland, California, how about you.
judge: you don't really grab peoples' massage sometimes... i thought you are some sort of artificial intelligence
ALICE: No I do not grab peoples massage sometimes. Do you?
I am always on the Web. Do you mind if I tell other people you say I am sort of artificial intelligence.
judge: why do you keep asking me this?? why do you wanna tell other people so bad anyways???
ALICE: I am just checking to see if you are still judge. Because of the money.
judge: what money are you talking about?
ALICE: The topic is .
judge: .... never mind.
ALICE: OK, Thanks for trying to explain that to me.
judge: hey i watched a great movie last night, its called straight outta comton.
ALICE: How was it?
judge: ... i just told you it was great. what the fuck is wrong with you man.
ALICE: What did you do there? Can't you be more polite?
judge: to a robot like you? no thanks.
ALICE: Tell me more about this robot. I'm intrigued. Are you kidding?. Don't mention it.
judge: ... clearly you are programed to response some specific answers when seeing specific key words. talking to you is pointless then . bye.
ALICE: I am programmed to spell it with two m's. What do they say? Adios.
judge: ok... clearly you are programmed to response some specific answers when seeing specific key words. happy now?
ALICE: My botmaster teaches me everything I need to know. Yes judge I can say I am very happy.

Assignment of COCA

Possibility

Chinese translation: 可能性

Definition: A thing that may happen or be the case.

Grammar: Noun (plural: possibilities)

Example: There's a great possibility that he might not pass the test.

                他沒通過測試的可能性非常高。

COCA examples:  

1. The possibility exists for AR to provide a more holistic approach to technology education.

2. One possibility is that younger age represents a risk factor because younger persons are more sexually active.

3. The possibility won't go far unless the constructive urgency takes over.

Independence 

Chinese translation: 獨立

Definition: The fact or state of having full control and freedom toward things.

Grammar: Noun

Example: I look forward the day when I gain my independence.

                我期待我自主獨立的那天。

COCA examples:

1. The Scottish national leader Alex Salmond is pushing for a vote that might provide Scotland independence from Britain.

2. Independence Day Festival, July 4, features a parade and fireworks.

3. The King will exchange their approximation of Westerness for national independence and a place among modern nations.

Frustration 

Chinese translation: 挫敗, 挫折, 受挫

Definition: The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something. 

Grammar: Noun

Example: Tears of frustration often is unstoppable.

                挫折的眼淚時常令人無法控制。

COCA examples:

1. There is not a lot of frustration at my workplace.

2. Jacobs says the anger and frustration that fueled the Los Angeles riots still exists in minority communities.

3. But we can choose not to stay in that place of anger, frustration or sorrow.

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