#10

Music For Wellness

Instructors: Suzanne Hanser & Annette Philip (Berklee College of Music) 

 

This course tells us the benefits of music for life. I also think that music is a very important product of life. Because of the music, we are happier and healthier.

#9 TED Talk

Elizabeth Gilbert: Your elusive creative genius

 

Vocabulary

1. peculiar /pɪˈkjuːliə(r)/ (adj.): strange or unusual, especially in a way that is unpleasant or worrying

   Ex:There was something peculiar in the way he smiled.

2. suicide /ˈsuːɪsaɪd/ (n.): the act of killing yourself deliberately

   Ex:The actress attempted suicide again and again.

3. extraordinary /ɪkˈstrɔːdnri/ (adj.) : unexpected, surprising or strange

   Ex:It's extraordinary that he managed to sleep through the party.

4. anguish /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/ (n.): severe pain, mental suffering or unhappiness

   Ex:He groaned in anguish.

5. perpetuate /pəˈpetʃueɪt / (v.): to make something such as a bad situation, a belief, etc. continue for a long time

   Ex: This system perpetuated itself for several centuries.

 

#6 Steve Jobs’ Talk

Vocabulary

1. naively[naively](adv.):in a way that shows you lack experience of life, knowledge or good judgement and are willing to believe that people always tell you the truth
  
   Ex: They naively assume things can only get better. 
2. stumble[ˈstʌmbl](n.): a problem or temporary failure when you are on the way to achieving something
   
   Ex: There were good reasons for the team's first-round stumble against Los Angeles…

3. intuition[ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn](n.):the ability to know something by using your feelings rather than considering the facts
   
   Ex:  Intuition told her that he had spoken the truth.

4. screw[skru](n.): a thin pointed piece of metal like a nail with a raised spiral line (called a thread ) along it and a line or cross cut into its head. Screws are turned and pressed into wood, metal, etc. with a screwdriver in order to fasten two things together.

   Ex:  One of the screws is loose.

5. renaissance[rɪˈneɪsns](n.): a situation when there is new interest in a particular subject, form of art, etc. after a period when it was not very popular

   Ex: The British film industry is currently enjoying something of a renaissance. 


                             

I think the first story of Jobs is interesting. That story is more connected with me.Now, it is our stage of college. But I found that many people don’t know why they study at university. Many students follow the instructions of the community blindly. After graduation, they don’t know what they can do. This is the comment problem of society nowadays. If we can understand our expertise or interest and grow them, our university stage will more meaningful.

#5 English song

Singer

Lin Junjie(JJ Lin)(March 27, 1981) is a Singapore male singer, songwriter and music producer.

Jason Mraz (June 23, 1977), American singer, "I'm Yours" is his most famous song.

Song

I am alive - JJ Lin feat. Jason Mraz

Lyricist：JJ Lin、Jason Thomas Mraz、Michael Natter、Nancy Natter

Composer：JJ Lin、Jason Thomas Mraz

lyrics  

When I fear the sky might fall;
and no one will hear my call
I take a breath and see;
I've all the strength I need

Days won't be the same; Everything will change
Even mountains over time; must get redefined

I know, I know – life's worth living
I Keep on, I keep on – giving
I'm giving it all I got; Giving it my best shot

I Get up, get up – and keep on trying;
There is no shame in crying
Yesterdays are gone;
I have what it takes I have what it takes– to Hold on!

I am brave and strong; I am every song
I am here to shine;
And I'm not afraid to fly

I am loveable; I am invincible
I am tough enough; And I'm ready to catch
the falling skyyyy…

I am alive.

I am alive.

Yes I am.

The wind is in my face; and I'm feeling out of place
It's me against the entire human race;
I know the dreams I chase
They will not be erased; They are my saving grace
I'm gonna make it

I know, I know – life's worth living
I keep on, I keep on – giving
I'm giving it all I got; Giving it my best shot

I get up, get up – and keep on trying;
There is no shame in crying
Yesterdays are gone;
I have what it takes
I have what it takes – to hold on

I am brave and strong; I am every song
I am here to shine; I'm not afraid to fly
I am loveable; I am invincible
And I am tough enough; And I'm ready to catch
that falling sky

I am brave and strong; I am every song
I am here to shine; I'm not afraid to fly
I am loveable;
I'm invincible
And I am tough enough; And I'm ready to catch
the falling sky

I am alive

I am alive

I am alive

Yes I am

Vocabulary 

1. redefined [͵ridɪˋfaɪn] (v): to change the nature or limits of something

   Ex: The new constitution redefined the powers of the president.

2. invincible  [/ɪnˈvɪnsəbl] (adj): too strong to be defeated or changed

   Ex: The team seemed invincible. 

3. chase [/tʃeɪs] (v): to run, drive, etc. after somebody

   Ex: The kids chased each other around the kitchen table.

                

This song is composer by two well-known singer,JJ Lin and Jason Mraz cross-border cooperation, is an inspirational song. The two singers are also my favorite singer, they are active in the music circle, and at the same time have a wonderful way of life.

This song is not very complicated with the arrangement, with a simple melody, tells us that life is simple, no matter how many obstacles experienced, we should continue to stride forward, uphold a positive attitude, this is the attitude of life, is the real Of living, alive is the best part of life.