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New Oriental Workplace English Mobile Newspaper Issue 9-1
September 1, 2011
Thursday
Sentence of the Day:
A long journey in life doesn't require too much preparation. God gave you two long legs and strong feet so that you can move forward. (Yu Minhong)
Highlights:
• Hurricane Irene Hits Canada
• How to say "evil will be punished"
• How to say "evil will be punished"
• Aniston Moves in with New Boyfriend
• BEC Core Words
• Common Spoken Phrases "Stand Up"
Today's Headlines:
★Hurricane Irene Hits Canada
After battering the U.S. Northeast, Hurricane Irene moved into Southeast Canada, whipping up strong winds and dumping heavy rain, which paralyzed roads and left thousands of homes without power.
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> Wallop: To hit hard, to rush
> Whip up: To stir up, to excite
★HP May Spin Off PC Division
Hewlett-Packard said it prefers to spin off its personal computers unit and is currently working on understanding the larger implications of separating the business from the company.
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> Spin off: To split off
> Implication: Effect, result
Office English
>> Common Short Sentences Used by Foreigners
★Chickens Come Home to Roost. Evil will be punished.
[Usage]
When saying someone gets what they deserve, besides using "you deserve," you can also use "Chickens come home to roost."
[Dialogue]
A: I heard David is now serving time in jail.
B: Really? Chickens came home to roost.
[Translation]
A: I heard David is in jail.
B: Is that so? Truly, evil has its own reward.
[Learn More]
To say someone reaps what they sow, you can also say:
1) It serves him right.
2) He reaped what he had sowed.
★Act Your Age. Be mature.
[Usage]
If someone behaves immaturely despite their age, you can tell them "Act your age." Meaning, their actions should match their age, i.e., "You should behave more maturely."
[Dialogue]
A: I think we can do it this way.
B: Act your age. Think twice before you do it.
[Translation]
A: I think we can do it this way.
B: Be mature. Think twice before acting.
[Learn More]
To evaluate someone's immaturity, you can say:
1) You are so immature.
2) You shouldn't act like a child.
Let's Gossip
★Aniston Moves in with New Boyfriend
A source told us Jennifer Aniston and her boyfriend Justin Theroux have officially moved in together. "They decided to rent a house together while they keep searching for the perfect one to buy," says the source.
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> Officially: Formally
★Liu Xiang Wins Silver at World Championships
Three years after his sudden withdrawal from the Beijing Olympic Games, China's star hurdler Liu Xiang regained honor after dramatically taking silver at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu on Monday night.
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> Withdrawal: Retreat
> Hurdler: Sprinter who jumps over hurdles
> World Championships: Global sporting event
Expressions
>> Common Spoken Phrase "Stand Up"
1) Indicates "facts prove to be true":
Upon reflection, what he said doesn't really stand up.
2) Indicates "stand someone up":
Mary got stood up by the blind date.
3) Indicates "stand up, rise":
Stand up please!
4) Indicates "durable, wear-resistant":
This sort of shoes stands up well.
5) Slang: Indicates "end a relationship, break an engagement":
Why did you stand up just one week before your wedding?
6) With "for": Indicates "support someone's view":
We should stand up for what we believe in.
>> Idioms and Proverbs
1) All days are short to industry and long to idleness. A day is always short for diligence but long for laziness.
> Idleness: Laziness
2) Action speaks louder than words. Actions speak louder than words.
3) A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. A sparrow in hand is better than a pheasant in the bush.
> Bush: Shrub
4) A bad workman always blames his tools. A clumsy worker always blames his tools.
5) A chain is no stronger than its weakest link. A weak link ruins the whole chain.
> Chain: Chain
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