EN: Use 'Lots of' to talk about a large amount or number of something. It can be used with both countable and uncountable things.
中文: 使用 'Lots of' 來表示大量或許多。它可以用於可數或不可數的名詞。
Lots of people like ice cream.
許多人喜歡冰淇淋。
EN: In casual conversation, 'lots of' is more common and less formal than 'many'. It is very useful for daily English.
中文: 在日常對話中,'lots of' 比 'many' 更常用且更口語化,非常適合日常英語交流。
EN: Nouns can be used as labels or titles to organize information. In this case, 'Conversation' is followed by a letter to identify a specific section.
中文: 名詞可以用作標籤或標題來整理資訊。在這種情況下,「Conversation」(對話)後面跟著一個字母,用來識別特定的章節。
Exercise B
練習 B
EN: In English textbooks and materials, sections are often labeled with letters (A, B, C) or numbers (1, 2, 3) to help students follow along easily.
中文: 在英文教科書和教材中,章節通常會用字母(A, B, C)或數字(1, 2, 3)標記,以幫助學生輕鬆跟上進度。
EN: The Present Continuous (be + verb-ing) is used to ask about actions happening now or planned for the near future.
中文: 現在進行式(be 動詞 + 動詞-ing)用來詢問目前正在進行或近期計畫要做的事情。
Are you watching a movie?
你正在看電影嗎?
EN: In English-speaking workplaces or social circles, it's common to start a conversation with a friendly greeting followed by a direct question about what the person is currently working on.
中文: 在英語系國家的職場或社交場合,通常會先以親切的問候開場,接著直接詢問對方目前正在忙碌或計畫的事情,這是一種很常見的開場白。
EN: The Present Continuous (be + verb-ing) is used to describe an action that is happening right now.
中文: 現在進行式 (be 動詞 + 動詞-ing) 用來描述此時此刻正在發生的動作。
I am eating lunch.
我正在吃午餐。
EN: In English, 'Not yet' is a polite and common way to say something hasn't happened but might happen soon. It sounds more positive than just saying 'No'.
中文: 在英文中,'Not yet' 是一種禮貌且常見的方式,表示某事尚未發生但可能很快會發生。這比單純說 'No' 聽起來更積極。
EN: Use 'the number of' followed by a plural noun to talk about the total quantity of something.
中文: 使用「the number of」後接複數名詞,用來表示某事物的「數量」。
The number of students in the class is twenty.
班上的學生人數是二十人。
EN: Use 'does' to form a question with a singular subject (the graph) in the present tense. When using 'does', the main verb (say) stays in its base form.
中文: 在現在式中,當主詞是單數(the graph)時,使用助動詞 'does' 來形成問句。使用 'does' 後,後面的動詞(say)必須使用原形。
What does the sign mean?
這個標誌是什麼意思?
EN: In English, inanimate objects like graphs, signs, and clocks can 'say' information. It is a very common way to ask about data or messages.
中文: 在英文中,像圖表、標誌和時鐘等無生命物體也可以用 'say' 來表達它們所顯示的資訊。這是詢問數據或訊息時非常道地的用法。
EN: Use 'both A and B' to talk about two things or people together. It emphasizes that the statement applies to each of them.
中文: 使用「both A and B」來同時描述兩個事物或人。它強調這兩者都符合所說的情況。
I like both apples and oranges.
蘋果和橘子我都喜歡。
EN: Skiing is a popular winter activity in many Western countries. Ski resorts often see their peak number of visitors during December and January due to the winter holidays and optimal snow conditions.
中文: 在許多西方國家,滑雪是熱門的冬季活動。由於冬季假期和最佳雪況,滑雪度假村通常在十二月和一月迎來遊客高峰。
EN: Use 'is' to connect a subject with a description or a noun that defines it. The structure is: [Subject] + is + [Description].
中文: 使用「is」來連接主詞與其描述語或定義它的名詞。結構為:[主詞] + is + [描述內容]。
The city park is a beautiful place.
這座城市公園是一個美麗的地方。
EN: In many English-speaking countries, ski resorts are major economic drivers during winter, often featuring 'après-ski' (social activities after skiing).
中文: 在許多英語系國家,滑雪勝地是冬季主要的經濟支柱,通常還包含「après-ski」(滑雪後的社交活動)文化。
EN: This is a short response used to agree with a previous statement. It uses the subject 'It' and the verb 'is' to avoid repeating the whole sentence.
中文: 這是一個簡短的回答,用來表示同意前一個人的說法。使用主詞 'It' 和動詞 'is' 來避免重複整個句子。
The weather is nice. - It is.
天氣很好。 - 的確是。
EN: In English, repeating the auxiliary verb (like 'is', 'do', or 'can') is a common and polite way to show you are actively listening and agreeing.
中文: 在英語中,重複助動詞(如 'is'、'do' 或 'can')是一種常見且有禮貌的方式,用來表示你正在積極傾聽並表示認同。
EN: In English, nouns like 'Conversation' can be followed by a letter or number (A, B, 1, 2) to label specific sections or parts of a text.
中文: 在英文中,名詞(如 Conversation)後面可以接字母或數字(A, B, 1, 2),用來標記文本中的特定章節或部分。
Please look at Question 5.
請看第五題。
EN: In textbooks and exams, 'Conversation A/B' is a standard way to organize listening or reading exercises.
中文: 在教科書和考試中,「Conversation A/B」是組織聽力或閱讀練習的標準方式。
EN: Use 'also' after the verb 'to be' or before other main verbs to add extra information to a sentence.
中文: 在一般動詞之前使用「also」來表示「也」,用來為句子增加額外的資訊。
He also likes to travel in winter.
他也喜歡在冬天旅遊。
EN: In American English, 'fall' is more commonly used than 'autumn'. Both refer to the season between summer and winter.
中文: 在美式英語中,秋天常用 'fall' 而非 'autumn'。兩者皆指夏冬之間的季節。
EN: Use 'have' to show that a place or person possesses or contains something. Use 'and' to join two items together in a list.
中文: 使用 'have' 來表示某個地方或某人擁有或包含某物。使用 'and' 來連接清單中的兩項事物。
We have a small garden and a big tree.
我們有一個小花園和一棵大樹。
EN: In many Western cities, 'Farmer's Markets' are popular community events where local farmers sell fresh produce directly to consumers, often on weekends.
中文: 在許多西方城市,「農夫市集」(Farmer's Markets) 是受歡迎的社區活動,當地農民會直接向消費者銷售新鮮農產品,通常在週末舉行。
EN: In casual conversation, we often start a sentence with 'And' to add more information to a previous list without repeating the whole sentence structure.
中文: 在日常對話中,我們常用 'And' (而且/還有) 開頭來補充資訊,不需要重複完整的句子結構。
And a cold drink.
還有一杯冷飲。
EN: Use 'How many' followed by a plural noun to ask about the quantity or number of something.
中文: 使用「How many」後接複數名詞,用來詢問某事物的數量或次數。
How many books did you buy?
你買了幾本書?
EN: In American English, 'fall' is commonly used for the season, while 'autumn' is more common in British English.
中文: 在美式英語中,通常使用「fall」來表示秋天,而英式英語則較常使用「autumn」。
EN: In English, we often use the verb 'say' to describe information shown on a sign, a graph, or a clock, even though these objects cannot speak.
中文: 在英文中,我們常用動詞 'say' (說) 來描述標誌、圖表或時鐘上顯示的資訊,即使這些物體並不會說話。
The sign says 'No Parking'.
告示牌上寫著「禁止停車」。
EN: In English, large numbers are grouped by thousands (three zeros), whereas in Chinese, they are often grouped by ten-thousands (four zeros/萬). This is why 'a hundred and thirty thousand' equals '13萬'.
中文: 英文的大數字是以「千」(三個零) 為單位進位,而中文習慣以「萬」(四個零) 為單位。因此 'a hundred and thirty thousand' (130個千) 在中文裡要轉換成「十三萬」。
EN: Use 'What about + noun' to ask for information about a specific topic or to make a suggestion.
中文: 使用「What about + 名詞」來詢問關於特定主題的資訊或提出建議。
What about the weather tomorrow?
那明天的天氣呢?
EN: In English conversations, 'What about...?' is a very common and polite way to shift the focus of a discussion without starting a completely new topic.
中文: 在英語對話中,「What about...?」是一種非常常見且禮貌的方式,可以在不開啟全新話題的情況下,轉移討論的焦點。
EN: Use 'There were' to talk about plural things that existed or happened in the past. Use 'so far' to talk about a situation from the past up until right now.
中文: 使用「There were」來描述過去存在或發生的複數事物。使用「so far」來描述從過去持續到現在的情況(到目前為止)。
There were many people at the party last night.
昨晚派對上有很多人。
EN: In English, large numbers are grouped by thousands (e.g., 160,000 is 'one hundred and sixty thousand'). This differs from the Chinese system which groups by ten-thousands (萬).
中文: 在英文中,大數字是以「千」(thousand) 為單位來計數的(例如 160,000 唸作 one hundred and sixty thousand),這與中文以「萬」為單位的邏輯不同,練習時需要轉換思考方式。
重要單字附有 IPA 發音、定義、例句和互動式測驗。
在本文中: 觀光客、遊客
在本文中: 活動、盛事
在本文中: 圖表、統計圖
在本文中: 渡假勝地、度假村
在本文中: 地點、場所
在本文中: 橋樑
在本文中: 春季、春天時期
在本文中: 到目前為止
片語包含類型標示、雙語定義、用法說明和例句。
To direct one's eyes toward someone or something in order to see them.
注視、閱讀、查看
A place that is popular with people who are on holiday.
觀光景點
A food market where local farmers sell fruit and vegetables and often meat, cheese, and wine directly to the public.
農夫市集
A town or area with hotels and facilities for skiing.
滑雪勝地