[foʊˈtɒmɪtri] the measurement of the intensity of light
transit the passage or conveyance of goods or people
(astronomy) the passage of a celestial body across the face of a relatively larger body as seen from the earth
One way to find a planet in distant space is to observe the light from stars continuously.
- consistent always behaving in the same way, having the same opinions/standards; constant, regular, steady, coherent, logical/rational: ~ in the way, ~ in –ing, ~ player, ~ approach <-> in~, -
[2] Inside Reading-2 Unit 7 Reading-2 #2 An Ocean Waiting to Happen
- Blog: Review the 3-sen Summary
- Study Words/Expressions
- [P1-L7] retreating to (v) abandon, pull back, back off (n) withdrawal, evacuation, a place of refuge: The library was his retreat. [L9] glassy rock resembling glass, as in transparency or smoothness [L9] randomly-> random lacking any definite plan or prearranged order; haphazard: a random selection/sample, in a ~order -> at random; fire ~, chosen ~ - randomness (n) [L13] dimmed the sun (v) to make dim or dimmer (adj) not bright: a ~room/light [L15] new crater breathed flashes of fire [P3-L27] exceptional - very unusual; extraordinary, rare, uncommon: in ~ circumstances - unusually good; having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill: ~ talent [L28] the Richter (magnitude) scale assigns a magnitude number to quantify the energy released by an earthquake, which was succeeded in the 1970s by the Moment Magnitude Scale (MMS).
[P4-L42] rift a gap or space made by cleaving or splitting [L45] upsurge of molten rock (metal/rock/glass) heated to be liquid, melted [[L50] interpret to clarify or explain the meaning of; clarify, explain [P6-L66] gasping-gasp a sudden, short intake of breath, as in shock or surprise, a convulsive effort to breathe. [[P7-L70] lie beneath below; in or to a lower place, position, state, or the like; buried ~ sth -underneath: heaven above and the earth ~ [P8-L80] adjacent plate lying near, close, or contiguous; adjoining; neighboring, next to: a motel ~ to the highway. [L-82] collide to strike one another with a forceful impact; come into violent contact; crash slam into: Two cars collided. - collision [P9-L96] depression a depressed or sunken place or part; an area lower than the surrounding surface. [L-96] intermediate stage occurring or situated between two points, extremes, places; in between (of a class/course) suitable for learners with some degree of skill or competence [P10-107] restrain to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress: to ~ one's temper. ~ sb from sth/-ing - restraint (n) [L116] distinctive horn different, unique, special
[3] Open Forum Chapter 10 History Presentation about Ellis Island
- 2nd Lis by Part-> Check Detail Questions=> Explain what each presenter talked about
- 3rd Lis w/Script to check the vocabulary, expressions and facts/places
- Unknown Vocabulary: docs, vines, detain, fiddle, relative
- Thinking and Speaking-3: Talk about either side of your family background in 90 seconds.
- Pronunciation: Unstressed and Contracted *Auxiliary Verbs.
*Auxiliary Verbs: A verb used in forming the tenses, moods and voices of other verbs. (be/do/have/will)
=> Think & Discuss Pair What do you think of immigrating to a totally new place where you have to start everything, a job, a place to live in, friends, and the language?
☆ Speak your Opinion: Europe’s migrants problem
Situation: The EU migrant crisis explained in 90 seconds
Opinions: Migrant crisis: Would you welcome a Syrian refugee into your home (UK)? (2:32)
=> Should we take immigrants? Speak your response to the question in 60 sec.
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