Connect With English 3.0

Connect with English
Hugh Fox
Hugh Fox
Office Language Center, Room 6 E-mail foxhugh@yahoo.com Phone (02)2861-0511, Ext. 445
1.0) Objectives
1.1) The student will be able to better understand English in a general context. 1.2) The student will develop English fluency in the areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing but with an emphasis on speaking.
2.1) A student that misses 12 hours of class will be barred from talking the final and will automatically fail the course. 2.2) In order for an excuse to be accepted then you must submit the excuse for your absence within one week of your absence. The excuse must have an explanation in English written on the excuse and a phone number I can call to verify if the excuse is valid. 2.3) If a student is late then they will have ten points deducted from their classroom participation grade.
2.0) Attendance Policy
Attendance Policy Continued

2.4) If a student is twenty minutes late then this will be considered an unexcused absence. 2.5) There will be no make up for missing the midterm or the final unless you have a doctors letter. The instructor reserves the right to verify letters. Stamps behind your medical insurance card will not be accepted.
3.0) Rules
3.1) Inappropriate talking and/or behavior in class can lead to a deduction of 1-5 points per class. 3.2) Attendance is mandatory. 3.3) No eating or drinking in class.
4.0) Grading
4.1) Classroom Participation: 40% 4.2) Midterm: 20% 4.3) Final: 40% 4.4) The midterm and final will be based on the textbook and/or prior classroom discussion.
5.0) Text Book

Connect with English: Video Comprehension Book
6.0) Homework
6.1) All homework will be typed and doublespaced. 6.2) Your English name and student number will be typed on the top corner of the paper. 6.3) Failure to use the above format will cause the student to receive a zero for the assignment. 6.4) Failure to do a homework assignment during a semester will lead to an automatic failure of the course.
7.0) Cheating
7.1) A student caught cheating will receive a zero in the course and be referred to the department for further disciplinary action. 7.2) Cheating includes paraphrasing an original source. 7.3) Cheating includes any copying or paraphrasing of an original source for an oral exam.
8.0) Office Hours
Wednesday 4-6. Please make an appointment ahead of time.
9.0) Chat Time

Many students want to practice their English outside of class. All the full time language center teachers have a chat time during which you can practice your English in an open ended and fun manner. My chat time is on the 7th floor of the library on Monday between 3-4 p.m.
10) Important Dates

No class Feb. 28th Monday March 1st Tuesday March 2nd Wednesday April 5th Tuesday Exam Schedule Midterm: April 15th -April 21st, 2005 Final exams: June 4th - June 10th, 2005
Overview of Class Activities

D i s c u O R r a o s s i o l l e R P e n p l a o y Q r t u
Discussion Question Evaluation

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The story begins as we meet Rebecca Casey, a 28-year-old Boston working woman, who dreams of becoming a singer. We also meet her boyfriend Matt who doesn't think much of her dream. Her 17-year-old brother, Kevin, doesn't think much about the future at all. Rebecca's considers applying for music school and pursuing her career full-time, rather than holding down a factory job and doing her music on the side.
Episode 1 Story Rebeccas Dream
Episode 1 Discussion Rebeccas Dream

1.1 Describe Rebecca. 1.2 What is Rebeccas dream? 1.3 What is your dream? 1.4 Describe Matt. 1.5 What does Matt think about Rebeccas dream?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

1.6 The number one goal in life is money. 1.7 Goals require sacrifice. 1.8 Achieving your goals does not always lead to happiness. 1.9 Hard work is more important than luck to accomplish your goals. 1.10 I know my goals.
Episode 1 Oral Report

Tell the class your top three goals for this semester.
Episode 1 Role-Play
You want to study Your son/daughter music in college wants to study instead of music. You think accounting. Your this is a bad idea dad and mom are and want to talk her both accountants out of this. and disagree with your decision. You want to convince her to support you.
Episode 1 Prefix aero-
aerial adj. Of, pertaining to, or like the air. aeronaut n. One who navigates the air, a balloonist. aeronautics n. the art or practice of flying aircraft aerostat n. A balloon or other apparatus floating in or sustained by the air. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using this prefix.
Episode 2 Story Differences

Rebecca starts to apply to music schools. Her father, a widowed, disabled firefighter, worries that she is choosing a chancy career, and that Kevin is not studying hard enough to graduate. Rebecca's best friend at the factory where she works is Sandy. Sandy admires Rebecca, but in her own life, just wants to settle down and raise a family.
Episode 2 Discussion Differences

2.0 Describe Sandy. 2.1 Compare Sandy and Rebecca. 2.2 Describe Kevin. 2.3 What would your parents say if you wanted to be a musician? 2.4 Do you think Rebecca is beautiful? Why or why not? 2.5 Who do you think is the most beautiful woman in the world? Why or why not?

2.6 I want a beautiful boyfriend or girlfriend. 2.7 People treat beautiful people better than average looking people. 2.8 Someone can be too beautiful. 2.9 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. 2.10 I am beautiful.

Tell the class who you think is the most beautiful woman in the world and why.
Episode 2 Role-Play
You think you are very You think that your beautiful/handsome and roommate is average love to talk about how looking. You are also beautiful/handsome your sick of your roommate are. Your roommate talking about how doesnt seem to realize how beautiful/handsome lucky she/he is to have such he/she is all the time a beautiful/handsome and are going to tell roommate. him/her the truth.
Episode 2 Prefix anthro anthropology n. The science of man in general. anthropomorphous adj. Having or resembling human form.
1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 3 Story A Visit to the Doctor

Rebecca's father has a worrisome checkup from his doctor. He has to eat better and exercise, or face a possible heart attack advice he ignores. At a Memorial Day barbecue, Rebecca talks to Sandy about Sandy's boyfriend Jack shows up drunk and belligerent.
Episode 3 Discussion A Visit to the Doctor

3.1 What does Dr. Sanji tell Mr. Casey? 3.2 Describe what happens at the volley ball game. 3.3 Describe Jack. 3.4 What is the secret to good health? 3.5 What do you think about Chinese medicine?

3.6 Good health is the most important thing in life. 3.7 The secret to good health is exercise. 3.8 Chinese medicine is effective against serious diseases. 3.9 I would try Acupuncture. 3.10 Yearly medical exams are a good idea.

Tell the class what you do to stay healthy.
Episode 3 Role-Play
You are a doctor You are the patient and have to tell the and are about to get patient that he/she some bad news. only has six months to live.
Episode 3 Prefix ante ante v. In the game of poker, to put up a stake before the cards are dealt. antecedent n. One who or that which precedes or goes before, as in time, place, rank, order, or causality. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 4 Story Celebrations

Kevin graduates from high school, and Rebecca, after several rejections, is accepted into the San Francisco College of Music. She hopes to live free in San Francisco with her godmother. After telling Sandy the good news, she plans to confront her father.
Episode 4 Discussion Celebrations

4.1 Describe Kevins Graduation 4.2 What was your graduation like? 4.2 Why doesnt Mr. Casey want Rebecca to go to school in San Francisco? 4.3 What did you like and/or dislike about high school? 4.4 What do you like and/or dislike about college? 4.5 What is your favorite subject and why?

4.6 School is fun. 4.7 Teachers have a good job. 4.8 Professors have a good job. 4.9 Too many Taiwanese go to college. 4.10 Everyone should go to high school.

Tell the class what is your favorite class this semester, besides English with me!
Episode 4 Role-Play
Your English teacher has flunked you and you are in his/her office trying to convince your teacher to pass you. A student has come to your office and is arguing for you to pass him/her. The students scores are very low but the student is a senior and if your flunk the student then the student will not graduate.
Episode 4 Prefix anti Antichrist n. Any opponent or enemy of Christ, whether a person or a power. anticlimax n. A gradual or sudden decrease in the importance or impressiveness of what is said. antidote n. Anything that will counteract or remove the effects of poison, disease, or the like. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 5 Story Breaking the News

Rebecca's father tells Rebecca that he is against the San Francisco plan, but Kevin supports her. Sandy will move in with her difficult boyfriend, Jack. Rebecca and Kevin go shopping for a used car that she can drive across the country to San Francisco, but have no luck.
Episode 5 Discussion Breaking the News

5.1 Nancy Shaw is Rebeccas Godmother. What is a godmother? 5.2 Why does Sandy want to live with Jack? Is this a good idea? 5.3 Explain the saying the lesser of two evils. 5.4 What would you consider to be a constructive approach to conflict? 5.5 What would you consider to be a destructive approach to conflict?

5.6 All couples argue. 5.7 Sometimes argument is necessary. 5.8 Calling people names during an argument is always a bad idea. 5.9 Someday there will be no war. 5.10 Sometimes wars cannot be avoided.

Tell the class how you handle conflict.
Episode 5 Role-Play
Your best friend wants to live with his/her boyfriend/girlfriend. You think this is a terrible idea and want to tell your friend this but in a diplomatic manner. You want to live with your boyfriend/girlfriend and want your friends advice about this.
Episode 5 Prefix auto autobiography n. The story of one's life written by himself. autocracy n. Absolute government. autocrat n. Any one who claims or wields unrestricted or undisputed authority or influence. autonomy n. Self-government. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 6 Story Saying Goodbye

Rebecca gives her final music lesson, while her father secretly goes shopping for a car to give her. After her last softball game, the team gives Rebecca a farewell present and Rebecca and Matt break up. After the segment, Matt reflects on the storyline.
Episode 6 Discussion Saying Goodbye

6.1 Why is Mr. Casey buying a car for Rebecca? 6.2 Who does Rebecca say goodbye to? 6.3 Matt and Rebecca break up, are there any rules to breaking up? 6.4 Why do people break up? 6.5 What sort of gift would you like when you graduate and why?

6.6 There are too many scooters in Taiwan. 6.7 I would like to learn how to drive a car. 6.8 Driving a scooter is fun. 6.9 Driving a scooter is dangerous. 6.10 Taiwanese are good drivers.

Tell the class what car you would buy if money were no object.
Episode 6 Role-Play
You have been stopped by a police officer for not wearing your helmet while driving your scooter. You want to convince the police officer not to give you a ticket. You are a police office and about to give a college student a ticket.
Episode 6 Prefix bi bigamist n. One who has two spouses at the same time. bigamy n. The crime of marrying any other person while having a legal spouse living. bilateral adj. Two-sided. bilingual adj. Speaking two languages. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 7 Story Leaving Home

Rebecca's father surprises her with the car and gives her a necklace that belonged to her mother. Kevin gives Rebecca a four-leaf clover key ring and Sandy gives her a diary. Driving out of Boston, Rebecca stops at her mothers grave.
Episode 7 Discussion Leaving Home

7.1 Describe Boston. 7.2 Is driving to San Francisco a good idea? Why or why not? 7.3 What would you take in the car for your trip to San Francisco? 7.4 What happens at the graveyard? 7.5 What is lucky and unlucky in Chinese culture?

7.6 One should honor ones parents. 7.7 My mother understands me better than my father. 7.8 I love my mother more than my father. 7.9 Being a parent is hard work. 7.10 I tell my parents everything I tell my friends.

Tell the class where you would like to travel to and why?
Episode 7 Role-Play
You are working at the ticket counter. Make sure to ask your passenger about their ticket, passport, visa, and seat preference. You are checking into the ticket counter.
Episode 7 Prefix carn carnage n. Massacre. carnal adj. Sensual. carnivorous adj. Eating or living on flesh. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 8 Story The Stranger

When Rebecca reaches the Southwest in her cross-country drive, the car starts leaking oil and finally breaks down on a deserted road. Rebecca gets worried when a stranger approaches on foot out of the desert. He turns out to be a photographer, Alberto, who can't get her car running, but does take her in his own car for help.
Episode 8 Discussion The Stranger

8.1 Has a stranger ever helped and if so how? 8.2 Describe Alberto? 8.3 What should Rebecca have done when her car broke down? 8.4 If you had to walk in the wilderness what would you bring with you from your car? 8.5 Do you driving across the country is a good idea for a woman? Why or why not?

8.6 I like to meet you new people. 8.7 A firm handshake is important when you meet a new person. 8.8 Taipei is a good city to meet new people. 8.9 Pubs are a good place to meet new people. 8.10 Church/Temple is a good place to meet new people.

Tell the class how you try to make a good first impression.
Episode 8 Role-Play
You are lost in A person is asking Taipei and are about you directions in to ask someone for English but your directions. You only English is very poor. know how to talk in English. You want to get to CCU from Taipei Main Station.
Episode 8 Prefix circum circulate v. To disseminate. circumference n. The boundary-line of a circle. circumlocution n. Indirect or roundabout expression. circumnavigate v. To sail quite around. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 9 Story The Motel

Rebecca and Alberto reach a phone, but can only leave a message on a garage's answering machine because it's already so late. They drive to a motel, where Rebecca gets the only room left. Alberto must sleep in the car.
Episode 9 Discussion The Motel

9.1 What happens at the motel? 9.2 What do you look for in a motel? 9.3 What is the difference between a motel and a hotel? 9.4 What does the phrase its a free country mean to you? 9.5 Alberto seems to be a gentleman in this episode. What do you think defines a gentleman?

9.6 I like traveling. 9.7 I like taking the bus to other cities in Taiwan. 9.8 I like flying. 9.9 I want to travel all over the world. 9.10 I want to travel to Japan more than the US.

Tell the class what you think are the top three qualities that make someone either a gentlemen or lady.
Episode 9 Role-Play
You want to hitchhike from Taipei from Kaoshung but your boyfriend/girlfriend thinks this is a very bad idea. Your boyfriend wants to hitchhike from Taipei to Kaoshung and you want to talk him/her out of the idea. Taking bus is a better idea.
Episode 9 Prefix contra contraband n. Trade forbidden by law or treaty. contradiction n. The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said. contradictory adj. Inconsistent with itself. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 10 Story Negotiations

While Rebecca and Alberto have breakfast, the garage tows the car and starts to work on it. But the repairs will cost $800, so Rebecca sells the car to the garage for $550, and plans to take the bus all the way to San Francisco, after turning down Alberto's offer to take her along with him.
Episode 10 Discussion Negotiations

10.1 Explain the title: Negotiation 10.2 What happens at Joes auto repair? 10.3 What happens at the Desert Center Caf? 10.4 What does Alberto buy at the caf gift center and why? 10.5 Describe a dream catcher.

10.6 I like a really scary movie. 10.7 I like comedies. 10.8 I like a really sad love story. 10.9 I like Hong Kong movies. 10.10 I like Hollywood movies.

Tell the class what your favorite movie genre is and why?
Episode 10 Role-Play
You are auditioning to be an actor/actress in a movie. You have to laugh and evil laugh to get the part. You are the director and are looking for an actor/actress that can play the villain and laugh a really evil laugh.
Episode 10 Prefix de denounce v. To point out or publicly accuse as deserving of punishment, censure, or odium. depreciate v. To lessen the worth of. depreciation n. A lowering in value or an underrating in worth. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 11 Story Photos and Farewells

On their way to the bus station, Alberto and Rebecca stop in a beautiful canyon, where Alberto takes some photographs of her. They say goodbye at the bus, and both realize that they're interested in each other, but Rebecca doesn't want a boyfriend at this point in her life.
Episode 11 Discussion Photos and Farewells

11.1 Explain the title: Photos and Farewells. 11.2 What did Alberto and Rebecca talk about on the way to the bus station? 11.3 What happened in the desert oasis? 11.4 Describe how the policeman handles Albertos speeding. 11.5 What problems did Rebecca have at the bus station?

11.6 I like cats. 11.7 I like dogs. 11.8 I like exotic pets. 11.9 Animals can sense earthquakes before they happen. 11.10 I would like to have a pet when I have my own place.

Tell the class what animals you like and what animals you dislike.
Episode 11 Role Play

You are cute little cat/dog that is very naughty You are the owner of a cute little car/dog that is very naughty and are trying to discipline the naughty pet.
Episode 11 Prefix di divisible adj. Capable of being separated into parts. divisor n. That by which a number or quantity is divided. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 12 Story A New Home

Rebecca arrives in San Francisco. She is surprised to discover that her godmother Nancy keeps other boarders too, and that she will have to pay rent as well.
Episode 12 Discussion A New Home

12.1 Explain the title: A New Home. 12.2 Describe what happened when Nancy picks up Rebecca. 12.3 What were the house rules in Nancys house? 12.4 Describe Melaku. 12.5 Describe Angela.

12.6 Money can buy happiness. 12.7 I would be happy with 1 million NT a year. 12.8 Rich people are smarter than poor people. 12.9 There is a secret to making money. 12.10 Some people have too much money.

Describe your favorite restaurant to the class. Why is this restaurant your favorite one?
Your spouse has You feel your maxed out your spouse is a joint credit card and cheapskate and you are trying to disagree that you get her to spend spend too much. ` less.
Episode 12 Prefix dis disqualify v. To debar. disquiet v. To deprive of peace or tranquillity. disregard v. To take no notice of. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 13 Story Job Hunting

Rebecca has a difficult time getting used to life with other boarders at Nancy's house. At school, Rebecca learns that her workstudy program has been canceled so she goes on a job search and meets some interesting prospects.
Episode 13 Story Test Job Hunting

Rebecca has a difficult time getting used to life with other boarders at Nancy's house. At school, Rebecca learns that her workstudy program has been canceled so she goes on a job search and meets some interesting prospects.
Episode 13 Discussion Job Hunting

13.1 Explain culture shock. 13.2 What is Ethiopian food like? 13.3 Describe Uncle Edward. 13.4 Why does Nancy cry at the end of the evening? 13.5 Describe Rebeccas job interview at the college.

13.6 Its not easy to get a good job. 13.7 Someday I will get a good job. 13.8 My parents are happy with their jobs. 13.9 The job situation will get worse in Taiwan in the future. 13.10 The government is responsible for people getting good jobs.

Tell the class about your work experiences.
You are applying for a job at McDonalds to pay for school. You are the manager of a McDonalds and student is applying for a job at your restaurant.
Episode 13 Prefix ex excretion n. The getting rid of waste matter. excursion n. A journey. exempt adj. Free, clear, or released, as from some liability, or restriction affecting others. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 14 Story A Bad Day

Rebecca finds the job search frustrating and shares her disappointments with another boarder. Alberto shows up, and says her wants to tour her around San Francisco and that he has surprise for her.
Episode 14 Discussion A Bad Day

14.1 Explain the title: A Bad Day. 14.2 What happens at the computer firm? 14.3 What happens at the factory? 14.4 Are the duties of a father and mother different or the same? Explain? 14.5 Are men and women better at certain jobs? Explain?

14.6 Men are better at some jobs than women. 14.7 Women are better at some jobs than men. 14.8 Women should be front line soldiers if they want to be. 14.9 Theres nothing wrong with being a househusband. 14.10 Women are better with children than men.

Tell the class what you think would be a good job for a woman.
You are a female college student and plan to join the army after your graduate. You want to get your mother to understand your point of view. Your daughter has apparently lost her mind and wants to join the army. You want to convince her this is a terrible idea.
Episode 14 Prefix en entreaty n. An earnest request. entree n. The act of entering. entrench v. To fortify or protect, as with a trench or ditch and wall. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 15 Discussion A Night Out

Rebecca and Alberto see the city and Rebecca meet Alberto's family the Mendozas who are now close to retiring from their family restaurant, the Casa Mendoza. Alberto has a divorced brother, Ramon, with a 10-year-old-son, Alex. Ramon suggests Rebecca take a job with his son's after-school program.
Episode 15 Discussion A Night Out

15.1 Describe San Francisco. 15.2 Describe the restaurant that belongs to Albertos family. 15.3 Describe Albertos parents. 15.4 Describe Albertos brother. 15.5 What is your favorite type of food? Why?

15.6 I like eating in restaurants. 15.7 I like eating at the night market. 15.8 I like McDonalds. 15.9 I like Japanese food. 15.10 I like Western food.

Describe your favorite restaurant to the class. Why is this restaurant your favorite one?
You find a fly in your soup! You are the owner of a restaurant and one of your customers finds a fly in their soup.
Episode 15 Prefix fore forecourt n. A court opening directly from the street. forejudge v. To judge of before hearing evidence. forepeak n. The extreme forward part of a ship's hold, under the lowest deck. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 16 Story First Day of Class

Rebecca finds her first day of classes at the San Francisco College of Music intimidating and expensive. She likes the after-school program a lot, and meets Alex and his best friend, Vincent Wang. Meanwhile, Alberto is working on a deal with some investors who want to buy his parents restaurant.
Episode 16 Discussion First Day of Class

16.1 What was Rebeccas first day of class like? 16.2 Describe Bill. 16.3 Describe Emma Washington. 16.4 Describe Alex Mendoza. 16.5 Describe Vincent Wang.

16.6 School is fun. 16.7 Math is fun. 16.8 Chinese class is fun. 16.9 CCU is a good university. 16.10 I want to be in school.

Complete the following sentences: Love is ______. Marriage is ______
You are a teacher and You are a student and one of your students the teacher is sooooo has been sleeping in boring that you cant class and you are going help but sleep in that to discipline the class and in fact feel student over this. like sleeping while the teacher is disciplining you.
Episode 16 Prefix extra extraneous adj. Having no essential relation to a subject. extraordinary adj. Unusual. extravagant adj. Needlessly free or lavish in expenditure. ESP is short for extrasensory perception. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 17 Story Casey at the Bat

Rebecca is a hit teaching softball and gets a full time job at Alex's after-school program. Alberto sends flowers and asks her to a gallery opening Saturday evening. But his brother, Ramon, is starting to appreciate Rebecca, too.
Episode 17 Discussion Casey at the Bat

17.1 Explain the title Casey at the Bat. 17.2 Alberto gives Rebecca flowers. Is this appropriate? Why or Why not? 17.3 What is your favorite sport? Why? 17.4 Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why? 17.5 Name and describe at least five extreme sports.

17.6 I would like to be a sports star. 17.7 I like to play basketball. 17.8 Football is more fun to watch than basketball. 17.9 Baseball is more fun to watch than basketball. 17.10 Kung Fu is a sport.

What is your favorite Chinese poem? Explain this poem in English.
You want to do an extreme sport (pick one discussed) and want to get permission from your mother or father. You are the mother or father and think extreme sports are totally crazy.
Episode 17 Prefix idio idiosyncrasy n. A mental quality or habit peculiar to an individual. idolize v. To regard with inordinate love or admiration. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 18 Story The Art Gallery

Ramon is worried that his ex-wife may take Alex to Los Angeles with her. On her date with Alberto, Rebecca discovers that a photograph he took of her in the canyon is on display at the gallery. The Mendoza family talks about the possibility of selling the restaurant, but Ramon is very against the idea and the parents need more time to consider the idea.
Episode 18 Discussion The Art Gallery

18.1 What does Ramon tell his son when the son asks about Ramons divorce? 18.2 What information does the letter from Ramons ex-wife contain? 18.3 Describe what happens at the art gallery. 18.4 Describe what happens at the Mendoza family meeting about selling the restaurant. 18.5 Name and describe at least five types of modern art.

18.6 I like Chinese art. 18.7 I like Modern Art. 18.8 I understand the Mona Lisa. 18.9 Artists are weird people. 18.10 There is a thin line between madness and creativity.

Tell the class something about your favorite cartoon and why you like that cartoon.
You are at an art gallery and are explaining a painting to your friend. Your friend is showing off by explaining a painting to you but you think the friend is more pompous than knowledgeable.
Episode 18 Prefix hypno- sleep

hypnosis n. An artificial trance-sleep. hypnotic adj. Tending to produce sleep. hypnotism n. An artificially induced somnambulistic state in which the mind readily acts on suggestion. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 19 Story The Picnic

Ramon and Rebecca have a nice chat at a picnic for the after-school program, but are interrupted when some racist kids taunt Vincent Wang for being Chinese. Alex tries to defend him, but some of the other children in the program don't take the incident seriously. Vincent's father is so upset he pulls Vincent out of the program.
Episode 19 Discussion The Picnic

19.1 What happens at the picnic? 19.2 What does Ramon tell Rebecca about his divorce? 19.3 What happens in the woods to Alexander and Vincent? 19.4 Why did the children laugh? 19.5 How is a picnic in Taiwan the same or different than a picnic in the US?

19.6 I like to barbecue on the weekends. 19.7 I like hamburgers. 19.8 I like to barbecue beef more than fish. 19.9 I know how to barbecue. 19.10 Taiwan barbecue is different than US barbecue.

Tell the class why you think the divorce rate is rising in Taiwan.
You are at a restaurant and you find you dont have enough money to pay for your meal. You are trying to convince the owner of the restaurant that you will come over tomorrow and pay him/her. One of your customers doesnt have enough money to pay for his/her bill.
Episode 19 Prefix inter- between, among

interact v. To act reciprocally. intercede v. To mediate between persons. intercept v. To interrupt the course of. intercession n. Entreaty in behalf of others. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 20 Story Prejudice

Rebecca and the staff of the after-school program explain to the kids why racist names should not be used, and a guest police officer talks about hate crimes. All the kids in the program write cards to Vincent to encourage him to come back to the program.
Episode 20 Discussion Prejudice

20.1 What is a hate crime? 20.2 What did Officer Jones tell the children? 20.3 What is the difference between ethnicity and race? 20.4 What are some of the ethnic and racial groups of the US? 20.5 What are some of the ethnic and racial groups of Taiwan?

20.6 Discrimination is a big problem in Taiwan. 20.7 Mainlanders discriminate against Taiwanese. 20.8 None Hakka in Taiwan discriminate against Hakka. 20.9 None Taiwanese aborigines discriminate against Taiwanese aborigines. 20.10 Taiwanese generally dislike Japanese.

Tell the class if you think there is any discrimination in Taiwan.
You are Japanese and a Chinese student is teasing your for being Japanese. You are teasing a Japanese person because they are Japanese.
Episode 20 Prefix intro- into

introgression n. Entrance. introspect v. To look into. introspection n. The act of observing and analyzing one's own thoughts and feelings. introvert v. To turn within. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 21 Story A Difficult Decision

The children in the after-school program all send cards to Vincent, but his parents stand firm in their decision not to let Vincent return to the program. Rebecca wants to give shared guitar lessons to Vincent and Alex, so the two friends can still see each other.
21.1 How do you go about making a difficult decision? 21.2 What was the most difficult decision you ever made and how did you make the decision? 21.3 Do you think learning to play an instrument is a good idea and why or why not? 21.4 Did Mr. Wang make the right decision about removing Vincent from the program? Why or why not? 21.5 Do you think the temple is a good place to go when you need to make a decision?
Episode 21 Discussion A Difficult Decision

21.6 Never make a decision when you are angry. 21.7 Always make important decisions after a good nights sleep. 21.8 I always discuss difficult decisions with my family. 21.9 I always discuss difficult decisions with my friends. 21.10 I make pretty good decisions.

Describe your most difficult decision.
You are a ghost in a You have just haunted house. The bought an old lights will be off house and are during the role-play trying to convince and you can use a the ghost to leave. flashlight as a special effect.
Episode 21 Prefix mal malcontent n. One who is dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs. malediction n. The calling down of a curse or curses. malefactor n. One who injures another. malevolence n. Ill will. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 22 Story Guitar Lessons

The Wangs agree to the guitar lessons. Alex tells his father that he should date Rebecca, but at the same time, he hopes his parents reconcile. Ramon tells Rebecca that he may have to go to court to prevent his ex-wife from taking Alex to Los Angeles.
Episode 22 Discussion Guitar Lessons

22.1 Do you think Alex should live with his father or mother? Why? 22.2 Would you marry someone who was divorced and had a child? Why or why not? 22.3 How do you think divorce affects children? 22.4 Is it better to be single or married? 22.5 What do you think about the show Sex & the City?

22.6 Single men are usually happier than married men. 22.7 Single women are usually happier than married women. 22.8 I want to get married someday. 22.9 Sex & the City is a realistic portrayal of single life. 22.10 I would like to have a lifestyle like the gals on Sex & the City.

Tell the class pros and cons to being single.
You have been dating the same guy/gal for ten years! You are sick of being single and want to get married or else. Your boyfriend/girlfriend wants to get married but you want to stay single.
Episode 22 Prefix mis misbehave v. To behave ill. misbehavior n. Ill or improper behavior. mischievous adj. Fond of tricks. miscount v. To make a mistake in counting. misdemeanor n. Evil conduct, small crime. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 23 Story The Retirement Party

Alex reacts badly to the news that he may have to go to Los Angeles, but Ramon calms him down. Alberto brings Rebecca to the retirement party for the Mendozas, and Mrs. Mendoza gossips about which of her sons Rebecca should marry.
Episode 23 Discussion The Retirement Party

23.1 Do you have a good relationship with your parents? 23.2 What sort of things do you tell your mom as opposed to your dad? 23.3 What will you do when you retire? 23.4 What do you think is the best age? Explain your answer. 23.5 How do people change psychologically and physically as they get older?

23.6 Old age can be the golden years. 23.7 Old people are generally less happy than young people. 23.8 Old people have a hard time understanding young people. 23.9 Young people have a hard time understanding old people. 23.10 I would like to live to eighty.

Tell the class what age you think is the best age in life and why?
You are very, very old and trying to explain old age to your grandchild. You are very young and your grandfather/grandm other is trying to explain what its like to be old.
Episode 23 Prefix mono monogamy n. The habit of pairing, or having but one mate. monograph n. A treatise discussing a single subject or branch of a subject. monolith n. Any structure or sculpture in stone formed of a single piece. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 24 Story The Phone Call

Mr. Mendoza announces that they won't sell the restaurant. Rebecca's godmother arrives with the message that Rebecca's father has been taken to the hospital in Boston. Rebecca leaves the party, planning to fly back to Boston.
Episode 24 Discussion The Phone Call

24.1 Describe the retirement party. 24.2 Describe the phone call. 24.3 What do you think is the best way to give someone bad news? 24.4 Should Rebecca go to Boston immediately? Why or why not? 24.5 What are some good things and bad things about cell phones?

24.6 I would have someone sit down before giving them bad news. 24.7 It is a good idea to have a drink before getting bad news. 24.8 No news is good news. 24.9 Dont kill the messenger. 24.10 I like to hear good news before bad news.

Describe your cell phone to the class. Explain why you picked the cell phone you picked. What color is your cell phone and why did you pick that color? Tell us about the features of your cell phone. If you didnt bring your cell phone to class then describe the cell phone of a classmate.
You are on the MRT and talking loudly and rudely into your cell phone. You are sitting next to someone who is talking very loudly and rudely on their cell phone.
Episode 24 Prefix multi multiform adj. Having many shapes, or appearances. multiplicity n. the condition of being manifold or very various. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 25 Story Rebecca Remembers

Kevin meets Rebecca at the Boston airport and tells her their father's heart attack was very serious. At the hospital, the doctor is not optimistic. Kevin and Rebecca return home, and Rebecca finds the house a mess and without food. She questions Kevin about it but soon another call takes them back to the hospital.
Episode 25 Discussion Rebecca Remembers

25.1 Describe some of the big trips of your life. 25.2 What was Rebecca thinking on the plane? 25.3 Why is Rebecca angry with her brother? 25.4 In America, single men dont live as long as married men but single women live longer than married women. Why do you think this is true? 25.5 What are some good tricks for memorizing information?

25.6 I have a good memory. 25.7 I remember bad things more clearly than good things. 25.8 I can name my most vivid memory. 25.9 I remember stuff that happened when I was younger than six. 25.10 As long as someone remembers a person they arent really gone.

Tell the class where and when you study.
You meet an old You meet an old classmate and cant classmate and you are remember their name. slowly but surely You try various getting the idea that strategies to get the your old classmate has name of your forgotten your name classmate.
Episode 25 Prefix non non-resident adj. Not residing within a given jurisdiction. non-combatant n. One attached to the army or navy, but having duties other than that of fighting. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 26 Story The Emergency

Kevin meets Rebecca at the Boston airport and tells her their father's heart attack was very serious. At the hospital, the doctor is not optimistic. Kevin and Rebecca return home, and Rebecca finds the house a mess and without food. She questions Kevin about it but soon another call takes them back to the hospital.
Episode 26 Discussion The Emergency

26.1 What happened to Rebeccas father? 26.2 What would you do if someone had at a heart attack at your home? 26.3 What did the doctor tell Rebecca? 26.4 Why was Rebecca angry with Kevin? 26.5 Describe Kevin.

26.6 Taiwan is well prepared for earthquakes. 26.7 Taiwan is well prepared for typhoons. 26.8 Taiwan is well prepared for a Chinese military invasion. 26.9 I think a survival kit is a good idea. 26.10 I think surviving a disaster is more luck than anything else.

Tell the class what you would do in an earthquake.
You are in your You are terribly house watching scared of television and earthquakes and are suddenly the room to afraid to do starts shaking. You anything. want to get out of the building with your friend but your friend is frozen with fear.
Episode 26 Prefix op opponent n. One who supports the opposite side in a debate, discussion, struggle, or sport. opprobrium n. The state of being scornfully reproached or accused of evil. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 27 Story Bad News

Rebecca and Kevin's father has had a second heart attack. They call a priest and telephone their father's estranged brother, Brendan, who lives in Illinois. Father O'Conner administers the Sacrament of the Sick to Rebecca's father. Sandy arrives at the hospital to see Rebecca and tries unsuccessfully to hide the fact that Jack has been hitting her.
Episode 27 Discussion Bad News

27.1 How should family feuds be handled? 27.2 What sort of family feuds are common in Taiwan? 27.3 Describe Sandy. 27.4 What do you think about marriage counseling? 27.5 Why do people stay in abusive relationships?

27.6 I am scared of spiders. 27.7 I am scared of snakes. 27.8 I am scared of heights. 27.9 I am not easily scared. 27.10 I am easily scared.

Tell the class your biggest fear.
You are having You son-in-law or troubles with one of daughter-in-law is your in-laws. not showing you respect.
Episode 27 Prefix over overdo v. To overtax the strength of. overdose n. An excessive dose, usually so large a dose of a medicine that its effect is toxic. overeat v. To eat to excess. overleap v. To leap beyond. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 28 Story Brothers

Brendan Casey arrives and reconciles with his brother just before he dies. Funeral arrangements are made, and friends and relatives are contacted.
Episode 28 Discussion Brothers

28.1 What do you think Patrick and Brendans fight was about? 28.2 What do you think about family secrets? 28.3 What are some common family secrets in Taiwan 28.4 What obligations do siblings have to each other? 28.5 What happens at the funeral?

28.6 Blood is thicker than water. 28.7 I get along with everyone in my family. 28.8 Only children are unlucky. 28.9 I want a big family. 28.10 Money is the main reason Taiwanese dont have children.

Tell the class about your family.
Your brother or You like the sister likes to flirt boyfriend or with your boyfriend girlfriend of you or girlfriend and brother or sister. you are sick of it.
Episode 28 Prefix para paradox n. A statement or doctrine seemingly in contradiction to the received belief. paragon n. A model of excellence. parallel v. To cause to correspond or lie in the same direction and equidistant in all parts. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 29 Story Grief

The funeral for Rebecca's father is held and the Boston fire department presents Rebecca with her father's helmet. Matt and Sandy both stop by to pay their respects and Sandy tells Rebecca she's going back to Jack. At the gravesite, Kevin and Rebecca speak movingly about their father's hopes and dreams.
Episode 29 Discussion Grief

29.1 Describe the wake. 29.2 Describe a Chinese funeral. 29.3 Compare and contrast a Western and Chinese funeral. 29.4 How should a person handle the death of parent? 29.5 What do you think happens after you die?

29.6 I would like a traditional Chinese funeral. 29.7 Crying at funerals is ok. 29.8 Tomb Sweeping day is an important day. 29.9 We have a family altar at home. 29.10 I know how to set up a family altar.

Tell the class what you think happens after you die?
You are at a funeral You are at a funeral and cant stop to support your crying. bereaved friend and try to cheer the friend up.
Episode 29 Prefix per perception n. Knowledge through the senses of the existence and properties of matter or the external world. percolate v. To filter. percolator n. A filter. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 30 Story Life Goes On

The family reads the condolence cards and friends drop by with food. Uncle Brendan and his wife Anne offer to help Rebecca and Kevin any way they can. Rebecca tells Kevin they need to decide what they are going to do. They argue and Kevin tells her he can take care of himself. As they go through financial papers, they discover family mementos.
30.1 Rebecca and Kevin are very sad about their father. What advice would you give them? 30.2 How should Rebecca handle Kevin? 30.3 What should they do with their fathers stuff? 30.4 Describe your sun sign. 30.5 What are some differences between Western and Chinese Astrology?
Episode 30 Discussion Life Goes On

30.6 I believe in Chinese astrology. 30.7 I believe in Western astrology. 30.8 I am like my sign of the Western zodiac. 30.9 I am like my sign of the Chinese zodiac. 30.10 I want to know the sign of someone I love.

Tell the class what you think about fortunetellers.
You are a fortuneteller. You are reading the palm of a customer and telling the customer their future. You are having your fortune read by a fortuneteller.
Episode 30 Prefix post postdate v. To make the date of any writing later than the real date. postgraduate adj. Pertaining to studies that are pursued after receiving a degree. postscript n. Something added to a letter after the writer's signature. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 31 Story A Box of Memories

Rebecca and Kevin find a key to a safe deposit box containing family treasures and substantial amounts in savings and insurance. This will reduce their financial worries, but they still have to decide how they will get on with their lives. Kevin tells Rebecca he resents her mothering him and he wants her to go back to college.
Episode 31 Discussion A Box of Memories

31.1 What did Rebecca find in the safety deposit box? 31.2 What should Rebecca and Kevin do with the $50,000 and why? 31.3 What groups have immigrated to the US? 31.4 Why do you think people immigrate to another country? 31.5 Why do you think so many people immigrate to the US?

31.6 I might want to immigrate to another country someday. 31.7 Taiwan needs more immigrants. 31.8 The US is a land of immigrants. 31.9 I trust recent immigrants from China. 31.10 Mainland immigration to Taiwan is a good thing.

Tell the class if you would consider moving to another country. What country would you consider? Why or why not?
You are applying for a visa to the US You want to make sure the person applying for the visa is not a terrorists or criminal.
Episode 31 Prefix pre preestablish v. To settle or arrange beforehand. preexistence n. Existence antecedent to something. preface n. A brief explanation or address to the reader, at the beginning of a book. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix. What do you think preemptive strike means?
Episode 32 Story The Missing Car

The Casey family goes out for an oyster dinner and Rebecca and Kevin give their grandmother's ring to Brendan. After dinner Kevin takes Uncle Brendan's rental car to go see an old girlfriend. Rebecca questions why she ever went to San Francisco in the first place. Brendan and Anne suggest that Rebecca and Kevin come stay with them on their Illinois farm for a while.
Episode 32 Discussion The Missing Car

32.1 What makes a person an adult? 32.2 Why did Kevin take the car? 32.3 Should Kevin and Rebecca go to the farm? Why or why not? 32.4 Do you think teenagers do crazy things? Why or why not? 32.5 What is the craziest thing you ever did as a teenager?

32.6 Teenage years are difficult years. 32.7 Teenagers shouldnt have sex. 32.8 Teenagers should live at home. 32.9 Teenagers need to listen to their parents. 32.10 Teenagers should be in school.

Tell the class what you think about tattoos.
You got a tattoo but You find a tattoo on you havent told you son/daughters your parents. arm.
Episode 32 Prefix pro projection n. A prominence. proletarian n. A person of the lowest or poorest class. prolific adj. Producing offspring or fruit. prolong v. To extend in time or duration. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Kevin and his old girlfriend talk about his plans for the future and why she didn't write to him while she was away at college. Rebecca calls Kevin's friends to see if she can find him. When Kevin returns home, Brendan, Anne, and Rebecca all reprimand him for taking the car without asking and Kevin storms out crying. Rebecca goes out to find him.
Episode 33 Story A Breakdown
Episode 33 Discussion A Breakdown

33.1 Explain the title: A Breakdown. 33.2 Explain the conversation between Kevin and his ex-girlfriend. 33.3 What do Rebecca and Kevin talk about in the playground? 33.4 What do you think causes people to have a breakdown? 33.5 What would you do if a friend of yours had a breakdown?

33.6 I am stressed out. 33.7 Stress is a major problem in Taiwan. 33.8 Stress in Japan is worse than stress in Taiwan. 33.9 Money is a major cause of stress. 33.10 School is a major cause of stress.

Tell the class what you think is the biggest cause of stress in Taiwan.
You are totally stressed out. Your friend is stressed out and you are trying to get the friend to relax.
Episode 33 Prefix re recessive adj. Having a tendency to go back. recidivist n. A confirmed criminal. reciprocal adj. Mutually interchangeable or convertible. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 34 Story A Call for Help

Kevin apologizes for taking the car. In the morning, Brendan again invites Rebecca and Kevin to come to the farm. The conversation is interrupted by a call from Sandy who says that Jack has hit her again and she's leaving him. Rebecca and Kevin go to her apartment to help her.
Episode 34 Discussion A Call for Help

34.1 Explain the title: A Call for Help. 34.2 Describe what happened between Jack and Sandy. 34.3 Why do people take drugs? 34.4 What sort of drugs do Taiwanese take? 34.5 What sort of problems do drugs do?

34.6 Marijuana is a harmless drug. 34.7 Alcohol is a drug. 34.8 Taiwan has a serious drug problem. 34.9 Drug dealers should be shot. 34.10 Drug use is increasing in Taiwan.

Tell the class what you think about drugs.
You are drug addict Your friend is a and totally out of drug addict and you control. are trying to talk him or her out of taking drugs.
Episode 34 Prefix retro retroactive adj. Operative on, affecting, or having reference to past events, transactions, responsibilities. retrograde v. To cause to deteriorate or to move backward. retrogression n. A going or moving backward or in a reverse direction. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix?
Episode 35 Story Changes

Rebecca and Kevin are helping Sandy pack and move out. Jack returns and tries to stop them, but the police soon arrive and arrest him. Sandy goes to a women's shelter. Kevin decides to go out to his uncle's farm and he and Rebecca pack up their apartment. Sandy decides to take Rebecca up on her offer to stay at their apartment until she gets her life straightened out.
Episode 35 Discussion Changes

35.1 Describe the title: Changes. 35.2 What does Sandy plan to do now that she has left Jack? 35.3 How should alcoholism be handled? 35.4 What do you think is the biggest crime problem in Taiwan? 35.5 What do you think the government should do about crime?

35.6 Taiwan has a serious crime problem. 35.7 Crime is increasing in Taiwan. 35.8 Poverty is a major cause of crime. 35.9 Parents are responsible for the crimes of their children. 35.10 Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime.

Tell the class what you think about the death penalty.
You are the poor victim of an abusive relationship. You are similar to Sandy. You are the good friend of the above student. You are similar to Rebecca. You are an abusive boyfriend or girlfriend. You are similar to Jack in the story.
Episode 35 Prefix se separable adj. Capable of being disjoined or divided. separate v. To take apart. separatist n. A seceder. secession So what does anti-secession mean? 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 36 Story The Farm

Rebecca and Kevin enjoy a tour of Brendan and Anne's farm. Kevin decides that he will stay and help Brendan on the farm and Rebecca decides to return to San Francisco.
Episode 36 Discussion The Farm

36.1 Describe the title: The Farm. 36.2 Describe the farm. 36.3 What does Kevin propose to Rebecca? 36.4 Compare the city with the country. 36.5 What are the most popular comic books in Taiwan?

36.6 I like comic books. 36.7 I read the comics in the newspaper first. 36.8 Hello Kitty would beat Snoopy in a fight. 36.9 Godzilla would beat Ultraman in a fight. 36.10 I am tired of Hello Kitty.

Tell the class about your favorite comic book.
Episode 36 Prefix semi semicivilized adj. Half-civilized. semiconscious adj. Partially conscious. semiannual adj. Recurring at intervals of six months. semicircle n. A half-circle. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 37 Story Thanksgiving

Rebecca and Kevin enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving celebration with Uncle Brendan's family and Rebecca returns to San Francisco. In the car on the way to the airport with Uncle Brendan, Rebecca learns the source of Brendan's feud with her father. During the Korean War, Rebecca's father courted and married Brendan's girlfriend, who would be Rebecca's mother.
Episode 37 Discussion Thanksgiving

37.1 Describe the history of Thanksgiving. 37.2 Describe the foods served at Thanksgiving. 37.3 Describe the spirit of Thanksgiving 37.4 Describe the first Thanksgiving. 37.5 Describe the Puritans.

37.6 I am thankful for my current life. 37.7 Prayer is a good idea. 37.8 I pray every night. 37.9 Taiwan could use a holiday like Thanksgiving. 37.10 God favors some countries.

Tell the class.
You are Captain You are Smith. You are Pocahontas. You trying to tell her are a little scared of you are a friend but this stranger but are she doesnt trying to understand understand English. what he is trying to communicate.
Episode 37 Prefix sub submersion n. The act of submerging. submission n. A yielding to the power or authority of another. submittal n. The act of submitting. subordinate adj. Belonging to an inferior order in a classification. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 38 Story Starting Over

Rebecca returns to San Francisco and learns that she has lost her job in the after-school program.
Episode 38 Story Test Starting Over

Rebecca returns to San Francisco and learns that she has lost her job in the after-school program.
Episode 38 Discussion Starting Over

38.1 Explain the title Starting Over. 38.2 What happened between Nancy and Rebeccas father years ago? 38.3 What is the American Dream? 38.4 What is the Taiwanese dream? 38.5 Can you start over in Taiwan? Why or why not?

38.6 I would like to start over. 38.7 Taiwanese go to other countries in order to start over. 38.8 I can become a new person. 38.9 A leopard cant change his spots. 38.10 Suffering sometimes leads to change and change is good.

Tell the class why you picked the English name you did and what your English name means if anything.
You are an You are a American in Taipei Taiwanese and and your Taiwanese helping your friend is helping American friend you pick a Chinese pick a Chinese name. name.
superheat v. To heat to excess. superintendent n. One who has the charge and direction of, especially of some work or movement. supernatural adj. Caused miraculously or by the immediate exercise of divine power. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 38 Prefix super-
Episode 39 Story The Pressures On

Rebecca meets with her advisor to talk about catching up in her studies. The holidays are quickly approaching and she'll have to work extremely hard to pass her exams. Alberto shows up and invites her to the opera but she hesitates because she has so much work to do.
Episode 39 Discussion The Pressures On

39.1 Explain the title The Pressures On. 39.2 What do Rebecca and Professor Thomas discuss and did Rebecca make the right decision? 39.3 Alberto insists that Rebecca go to the opera. Is he being a good friend or being selfish? 39.4 Rebecca now has to make a decision about what is important in her life. What does Rebecca decide? 39.5 What is an appropriate period of mourning? Why?

39.6 I am emotional. 39.7 There are good emotions and bad emotions. 39.8 Showing anger is never a good idea. 39.9 Crying in public is never a good idea. 39.10 Holding in emotions can lead to sickness.

Tell the class what you think is important in you life? School? Family? Rank five things that are important in your life and explain why you gave the rank you gave.
You want to study but your girlfriend or boyfriend wants to go out. Your girlfriend or boyfriend wants to study but you are bored and want to go out.
Episode 39 Prefix syn syndicate n. An association of individuals united for the prosecution of some enterprise. synonym n. A word having the same or almost the same meaning as some other. synopsis n. A syllabus or summary. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 40 Story Sharing Feelings

Rebecca studies for her exams with her schoolmate Bill, who invites her to come to an audition for a rock group. She cancels her opera date with Alberto, who feels sorry for himself and complains about it to Ramon.
Episode 40 Discussion Sharing Feelings

40.1 Explain the title Sharing Feelings. 40.2 Describe Bills dilemma. 40.3 What do Alberto and Ramon talk about at the family restaurant? 40.4 What is Albertos life goal? 40.5 What is Ramons life goal?

40.6 I have a list of goals. 40.7 Goals are important in life. 40.8 My parents have goals for me. 40.9 Making money is one of my goals in life. 40.10 I think my goals will change as I get older.

Write down 3-5 goals you will have accomplished by the age of 35 and share these goals with the class.
You are trying to decide what to do with your life. Your friend is very confused and you are trying to help him decide what to do with his life.
Episode 40 Prefix trans- across, beyond, change

transact v. To do business. transatlantic adj. Situated beyond or on the other side of the Atlantic. transcend v. To surpass. transcontinental adj. Extending or passing across a continent. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 41 Story Unexpected Offers

Ramon sends Alex to Los Angeles for Christmas. Vincent Wang has received a job offer in Taiwan, and he and his wife consider returning there with their family. Ramon visits Rebecca to deliver a gift from Alex. He starts to invite Rebecca to spend Christmas with him, but then withdraws the invitation.
Episode 41 Discussion Unexpected Offers

41.1 Explain the title Unexpected Offers. 41.2 What does Mr. Wang discuss with Mrs. Wang? 41.3 What do Ramon and Rebecca talk about? 41.4 Should Rebecca choose Ramon or Alberto? 41.5 What are the five most important qualities in a boyfriend or girlfriend?

41.6 Chinese culture is a superior culture. 41.7 Taiwanese culture is different from Chinese culture. 41.8 I know a lot about Japanese culture. 41.9 I know a lot about US culture. 41.10 I know a lot about Vietnamese culture.

Tell the class what you think is the single most important quality in a girlfriend or boyfriend.
Episode 41 Prefix tri trio n. Three things grouped or associated together. triplicate adj. Composed of or pertaining to three related things or parts. tripod n. A three-legged stand, usually hinged near the top, for supporting some instrument. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 42 Story The Audition

Rebecca studies hard for her exams, and tells Nancy that her education is more important than dating. After an exam, Rebecca goes to the audition with her friend Bill. Bill's audition doesn't interest the studio manager, but he invites Rebecca to sing she performs "Dreamcatcher."
Episode 42 Story Test The Audition

Rebecca studies hard for her exams, and tells Nancy that her education is more important than dating. After an exam, Rebecca goes to the audition with her friend Bill. Bill's audition doesn't interest the studio manager, but he invites Rebecca to sing she performs "Dreamcatcher."
Episode 42 Discussion The Audition

42.1 Describe Rebeccas audition. 42.2 Rebecca tells Nancy that her studies are more important than dating, do you agree or disagree? Why or why not? 42.3 What is your idea of a dream job? 42.4 What type of music do you like? Describe the music. 42.5 Name and describe five types of music.

42.6 I listen to music all the time. 42.7 I like rock and roll. 42.8 I like Chinese opera. 42.9 I like Japanese music. 42.10 I admire musicians.

Tell the class about your favorite performer?
You are a famous You are a fan of a singer and are famous singer and being bothered by a want him or her to fan. become your best friend and maybe even more than that!
Episode 42 Prefix un unavoidable adj. Inevitable. unbearable adj. Unendurable. unbecoming adj. Unsuited to the wearer, place, or surroundings. unbelief n. Doubt. unbiased adj. Impartial, as judgment. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 43 Story Dream Catcher

While Rebecca is at the audition, Alberto telephones the house. When she returns home, Nancy advises her to clear up the situation with the two Mendoza brothers, or the family history of the two brother estranged over a woman will repeat itself. The episode is followed by reflections on the story by Bill.
Episode 43 Discussion Dream Catcher

43.1 What do Nancy and Rebecca talk about in the kitchen? 43.2 Do you agree more with Rebecca or Bill about life? 43.3 How should Rebecca resolve the Mendoza brother problem? 43.4 What sort of dreams do you have? 43.5 What are the three theories about the cause of dreams?

43.6 I dream in color. 43.7 I dream all the time. 43.8 Sometimes dreams tell the future. 43.9 We can learn about ourselves by analyzing our dreams. 43.10 I have one dream over and over again.

Describe one of your dreams to the class.
Episode 43 Prefix uni- one

unicellular adj. Consisting of a single cell. univalence n. Monovalency. unify v. To cause to be one. unique adj. Being the only one of its kind. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 44 Story Gifts

Alberto visits Rebecca at the studio to tell her that he thinks its better if they remain just friends. After, he stays and listens to the song his gift inspired her to write. Rebecca and Ramon celebrate Christmas together at a community center for the needy. During a phone call, Alex tells his father that he's glad Ramon and Rebecca are spending Christmas together.
Episode 44 Discussion Gifts

44.1 Compare Chinese New Year and Christmas. 44.2 What do you like and dislike about holidays? 44.3 Why did Alberto break up with Rebecca? 44.4 Why is charity a big part of Christmas? 44.5 What do you think about charity?

44.6 The poor will always be with us. 44.7 The cause of poverty is bad government. 44.8 The government should help poor people. 44.9 Poor people are lazy. 44.10 I know someone who is poor.

Tell the class what you think the government should do about the wild dogs in Taipei.
You are a beggar trying to beg some money. You are a passerby who is approached by a beggar.
Episode 44 Prefix quad- four

quadrate v. To divide into quarters. quadruple v. To multiply by four. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 45 Story True Love

Rebecca and Ramon exchange Christmas presents and a kiss. Ramon suggests they spend New Year's together. Back in Illinois, Brendan and Anne suggest that Kevin go out to see his sister for the holiday.
Episode 45 Discussion True Love

45.1 How do you pick a present for someone? 45.2 Describe the customs of a Western New Year. 45.3 What did Ramon give Rebecca 45.4 What is the consumer theory of love? 45.5 What is the sociobiology theory of love?

45.6 True love is possible. 45.7 True love is forever. 45.8 Love is a bad thing. 45.9 I have been in love. 45.10 I understand love.
You no longer love your boyfriend/girlfriend and want to tell him/her this without hurting their feelings. You are on a date with your boyfriend/girlfriend and suspect he/she wants to tell you something important. Maybe he/she wants to propose marriage!
Episode 45 Prefix penta pentagram n. A figure having five points or lobes. pentagon n. A figure, especially, with five angles and five sides. pentathlon n. The contest of five associated exercises in the great games and the same contestants. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 46 Story Friendship

Kevin arrives in San Francisco just as Rebecca is finishing the new recording of her song. Alex and Vincent conspire to spend New Year's Eve together before Vincent moves to Taiwan. Bill tells Rebecca he is moving to Los Angeles to pursue his music career and won't be returning to school next semester.
Episode 46 Discussion Friendship

46.1 Is it a good idea for Bill to quit school? Why or why not? 46.2 What is more important for success: Whom you know or what you know? 46.3 Describe what makes a good friend. 46.4 Can men and women be friends? Why or why not? 46.5 What is the basis of friendship? Friendship is _____?

46.6 Friendship is very important. 46.7 I would lend money to a friend. 46.8 I would give blood to a friend. 46.9 I have a best friend. 46.10 I still have friends from high school.

Create a brand new American style superhero.
Episode 46 Prefix hex hexangular adj. Having six angles. hexapod adj. Having six feet. hexagon n. A figure with six angles. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 47 Story The Lost Boys

Alex and Vincent go ice skating on their big night without telling anyone where they are. Alex falls and hurts his ankle and the two boys go to a hospital. Meanwhile, their families are worried and search everywhere for them. Finally, Mrs. Wang receives a call from the hospital informing her that the two boys are safe.
Episode 47 Discussion The Lost Boys

47.1 If you were Alex or Vincent, what would your parents do? 47.2 What was the worst thing you ever did as a child? 47.3 Do you think Taiwanese children are well behaved? 47.4 Do you want children? Why or why not? 47.5 How should children be disciplined?

47.6 Taiwanese are not having enough children. 47.7 Children are a too much work. 47.8 Most children are well behaved. 47.9 Most children are cute. 47.10 I want to have children someday.

Tell the class what you think about corporal punishment.
You are four years old Your four-year old is and full of energy. acting crazy and you You are at a want your child to coffeehouse and your behave. mean parents are trying to get you to behave.
Episode 47 Prefix hetero heterodox adj. At variance with any commonly accepted doctrine or opinion. heterogeneous adj. Consisting of dissimilar elements or ingredients of different kinds. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 48 Story A Very Good Year

The Wangs pick up the boys at the hospital and reprimand them for running off. Alex and Vincent explain that they wanted to spend one final New Year's together before the Wangs move to Taiwan and Alex to Los Angeles. Mrs. Wang tells Vincent the two of them will stay in the U.S. for at least a year. Not yet knowing where Alex is, Ramon questions his abilities as a father. Rebecca reassures him. Finally, the Wangs deliver Alex home safely. Everyone celebrates New Years together at the restaurant and Rebecca and Ramon see that a very good year lies ahead of them.
Episode 48 Discussion A Very Good Year

48.1 What parts of your life are most important to you? 48.2 What is your favorite Internet activity? 48.3 What is your favorite website? 48.4 Would you agree to have a wireless Internet connection to your brain? Why or why not? 48.5 What are some common activities students do on the internet?

48.6 I am on the Internet everyday. 48.7 I am an Internet addict. 48.8 I know an Internet addict. 48.9 There is no such thing as Internet addiction. 48.10 I would like 24/7 access to the Internet.

Tell the class what you like to do on the internet.
homogeneity n. Congruity of the members or elements or parts. homogeneous adj. Made up of similar parts or elements. homonym n. A word agreeing in sound with but different in meaning from another. 1)What does the prefix mean? 2)Can you think of a word with this prefix? 3)Invent a word using the prefix.
Episode 48 Prefix homo-

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Episode 1 Story Rebeccas Dream

Episode 1 Discussion Rebeccas Dream

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 1 Oral Report

Episode 1 Prefix aero-

Episode 2 Story Differences

Episode 2 Discussion Differences

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 2 Oral Report

Episode 3 Story A Visit to the Doctor

Episode 3 Discussion A Visit to the Doctor

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 3 Oral Report

Episode 4 Story Celebrations

Episode 4 Discussion Celebrations

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 4 Oral Report

Episode 5 Story Breaking the News

Episode 5 Discussion Breaking the News

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 5 Oral Report

Episode 6 Story Saying Goodbye

Episode 6 Discussion Saying Goodbye

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 6 Oral Report

Episode 7 Story Leaving Home

Episode 7 Discussion Leaving Home

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 7 Oral Report

Episode 8 Story The Stranger

Episode 8 Discussion The Stranger

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 8 Oral Report

Episode 9 Story The Motel

Episode 9 Discussion The Motel

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 9 Oral Report

Episode 10 Story Negotiations

Episode 10 Discussion Negotiations

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 10 Oral Report

Episode 11 Story Photos and Farewells

Episode 11 Discussion Photos and Farewells

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 11 Oral Report

Episode 11 Role Play

Episode 12 Story A New Home

Episode 12 Discussion A New Home

Do you agree or disagree with the following statements and why?

Episode 12 Oral Report

Episode 13 Story Job Hunting

Episode 13 Story Test Job Hunting

Episode 13 Discussion Job Hunting