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Song: Just Like You - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvXXMsiQBDg Singer: Louis Tomlinson Nationality: The UK Brief introduction to the singer: Louis is an English singer, songwriter and television personality. He became a member of the boy band One Direction in 2010 because of the TV program, X Factor. Now he mainly dedicates himself to his singles instead of  group events. Lyrics: It's the guy from the one band Cigarette in my left hand Whole world in my right hand 25 and it's all planned Night out and it's 10 grand Headlines that I can't stand But you only get half of the story The cash and the cars, and the glory No sleep and we party 'till morning 'Cause nobody cares when you're boring I'm just like you, even though my problems look nothing like yours do Yeah, I get sad too, and when I'm down I need somebody to talk to Yeah, I feel the same as you do Same stress, same shit to go through I'm just like you if

TED TALKS -  https://youtu.be/QzPbY9ufnQY Topic  : How do you define yourself Speaker's name  :   Lizzie Velasquez Duration  : 13 minutes Words and phrases I learn 1.impaired (adj):damaged or weakened ex. He was given a ticket for driving while impaired by alcohol. 2.prescription (n):a piece of paper on which a doctor writes the details of the medicine or drugs that someone needs ex. These drugs are only available on prescription. 3. amniotic fluid (n):t he liquid that surrounds the embryo of a mammal, bird, or reptile inside its mother ex. The baby wasn't digesting the amniotic fluid properly. 4.scrub (v):to rub something hard in order to clean it, especially using a stiff brush, soap, and water ex: She scrubbed (at) the mark on the wall for a long time, but it wouldn't come off. share my thoughts on the talk The main idea of this talk might be what defines us. But what most inspired me is how optimistic Lizzie is. Although facing

1. kick in the pants (ph) 口頭警告 -something that makes you improve your behavior   e.g. He always late for work, so the manager decided to give him a kick in the pants. 2. stall (v.) 推遲 -to delay taking action or avoid giving an answer in order to have more time to make a decision or   get  an advantage   e.g. The weather stalled our holiday plans. 3. gadgets (n) 小零件 -a small device or machine with a particular purpose   e.g. A bottle opener is a kitchen gadget. 4. compelling (adj.) 難以抗拒的；引人入勝的 -If a reason, argument, etc. is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong   e.g. The lawyer's compelling arguments convinced the jury of the defendant's innocence. 5. tout (v.) 吹捧 -to advertise, talk about, or praise something or someone repeatedly, especially as a way of   encouraging people to like, accept, or buy something   e.g. He is being widely touted as the next leader of the party. 6. augment (v.) 加強; 提高 -to increase the size or

My name is Min Yi Lin. I live in Taichung with my parents and my younger sister. My constellation is Virgo ang my blood type is A. I like to play guitar and watch movies in my leisure time. My favorite subject is English because I am relatively good at English and I hate calculus the most. I wish I can have lots of fun in this class.