親子樂: (English Space) “Burn the midnight oil” 『開夜車』

2016年11月
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本報看重讀者們的親子關係,藉著父母與孩子學習英語的時刻,增加他們溝通的機會。使用這教材的方法如下:
(一)請你與孩子一起朗讀內容及本月金句;
(二)透過所閱讀的內容,引導孩子分享他們的看法和經歷,藉此提升他們的品格及學習如何與人相處;
(三)鼓勵你的孩子完成下列的活動,並於2016年11月30日前寄回本報,我們將寄上一份小禮物。

Bible verse of the Month 本月金句

「就是年輕人也要疲乏困倦,強壯的也必全然跌倒。但那等候耶和華的必重新得力。他們必如鷹展翅上騰;他們奔跑卻不困倦,行走卻不疲乏。」(以賽亞書40章29-31節)
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:30-31)

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Meaning:

to stay up and work late into the night.
Hilary: Hi Donald ! You look pale. Are you feeling okay?
Donald : I’m fine, thanks. I’m just too tired these days. I only took a few hours’ sleep last night!
Hilary: What did you stay up late for?
Donald: Well, you know I’m working on a new project recently. This is so important for the company.
Hilary: What about your part-time studies?
Donald: There’s an examination coming up in two weeks’ time. That’s why I’m burning midnight oil to get things done!
Hilary: Take care, Donald. Health is always number one!

Activities 活動

1) How many hours of sleep do you usually have in a day? 你每天通常睡多長時間呢?
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2) What time do you usually go to bed? 你一般幾點睡覺?
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3) What do you need to finish before you go to bed? For example, playing the piano for half an hour.你需要完成甚麼事情才可睡覺呢?如練習半小時鋼琴。
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4) Who in your family needs to burn midnight oil? 你家中誰要『開夜車』呢?
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孩子姓名:(英)________________ (中)________________
性別:________ 出生日期:________ 電話: _____________
地址: ________________電郵:________________
孩子完成活動後,請剪下本欄逕寄:
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Answers to October issue:

1) mobile
2) a) cello
b) guitar
c) violin
d) harp
e) flute
3) For example: Hong Kong City Hall
4) For example: Beethoven