Online Class Notes (Mike)

Write about a person you admire.

It’s more than 384,000km from Earth. We can see it most nights. And it’s not made of cheese! I am, of course, talking about the Moon. Astronauts have taken giant steps to explore this natural satellite floating in space, but despite it being out of reach for most of us, it still moves us in mysterious ways.

The Moon, obviously, provides moonlight. A full moon, seen roughly once a month, can light up our way on an otherwise dark night. But while this lunar light can be impressive to look at, it can affect our sleeping patterns. One study showed that during or around the full moon, those studied spent less time in deep sleep, slept for less time and reported having poorer sleep, despite sleeping in a dark room not exposed to moonlight.

There are many theories about how the Moon can affect other things too. One study suggested animals are more likely to bite us during a full moon. And many moons ago, it was thought the Moon induced lunacy – the word derives from the Latin word ‘lunaticus’, meaning ‘moonstruck’, and evolved from the idea that celestial changes could cause periods of insanity. Even winemakers look to the Moon when planting and pruning grapevines. They will avoid a full moon at all costs because, although the added moisture in the soil at this time may give a fuller and juicier grape, the additional water is thought to dilute the taste of the fruit, which results in a less successful vintage.

The Moon might affect our behaviour too. Writing about this for BBC Future, Claudia Hammond explains one interesting theory. Just as the Moon’s gravitational pull affects the tides, it exerts its influence on the water in our bodies. But she points out “the Moon is smaller than the Earth, so its gravitational pull is correspondingly less powerful. What’s more, it exerts the same force on us regardless of whether it’s new or full.” Research into ancient myths about the effects of the lunar cycle on us is ongoing. So, like the Moon being made of cheese, we must be careful what we believe!

Social Networking is really popular than sending personal email. To join the community, you need to regist personal profile, and then you can share your photos or others with your friends on it. Although social networks are not new, it full of envolving. Some people think social networking is not good, because it will become difficult when people face to face in real life.

Social Networking is more popular than sending personal emails. To join the community, you need to register a personal profile, and then you can share your photos or other things with your friends. Although social networks are not new, they are constantly evolving. Some people think social networking is not good, because it will become difficult when people are face to face in real life/Because people might lose the ability to have face-to-face interactions.

Vocabulary

evolve (v) 进化，演化

continuous (adj.)

constantly (adv.)

face-to-face (adv./adj.) 面对面的

interact (v) 互动，相互作用
interaction (n)

react (v) 反应
How did she react to the news?
reaction (n)
The audience have strong reaction to his speech.
I have strong reaction to the vaccine.
feedback (n) 反馈信息

vaccine (n) 疫苗
This vaccine is called Bio.

vaccinate (v) 打疫苗
I was vaccinated last August.

exhaust gas (n) 废气

commonly (adv.)

dry (adj.)

arid (adj.) 干旱的，干燥的

drought (n) 旱灾
The drought in this country lasted for 5 months.

last (v) 持续，延续
Our class lasts 40 minutes.

floods (n) 水灾
Cutting forest

deforestation (n) 去森林化，荒漠化/沙漠化，砍伐森林

disaster (n) 灾难
Natural disaster
catastrophe (n)
economic catastrophe
calamity (n)
man-caused calamity 人祸

malpractice (n) 医疗事故

accident (n) 意外

Grammar

副词：

1）动词
She/he eat slowly.
The tree grows fast.
He write beautifully.

2）形容词
I am extremely happy.

I think it cause by environmental pollutions. For example, more and more people drive cars everyday because it is convenient.
I think it is caused by environmental pollutions. For example, more and more people drive cars everyday because of the convenience. And the exhaust gas is bad for the environment.

In addition, the forest fire become more and more commonly because of the dry of weather.
In addition, the forest fire become more and more common because of dry weather.
In addition, forest fire is more and more commonly seen because of dry weather.