#Is there a short-term or long-term goal that you want to achieve in your life?

I want to be an accountant or a public servant. It is my long-term goal. But I'm not really sure what I want. All I can do is lay the groundwork before I make a decision. I had to get a bookkeeper and reach the graduation threshold for the TOEIC. And then I will go to tuition, because I'm not a self-disciplined person. That's the most important thing for me now. 

#TED talk–Grit: The power of passion and perseverance

stratospheric

very high or great

The project had proved a stratospheric success.

decimal

a number expressed using a system of counting based on the number ten

Three fifths expressed as a decimal is 0.6.

drop out

to not do something that you were going to do, or to stop doing something before you have completely finished

He dropped out of the race after two laps.

perseverance

continued effort and determination

Through hard work and perseverance, he worked his way up to the top.  

rookie

a person who is new to an organization or an activity

These rookie cops don't know anything yet.

What do you think is the key to success?

I think is the grit and effort.

#TED talk–Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

procrastinator

someone who keeps delaying things that must be done

I never buy my gifts until Christmas Eve because I'm a procrastinator.

epiphany

a moment when you suddenly feel that you understand, or suddenly become conscious of, something that is very important to you

Isaac Newton's epiphany about gravity and a falling apple.

insane

extremely unreasonable or stupid

It would be insane not to take advantage of this opportunity.


The talk is about procrastinator who keeps delaying things that must be done. Tim Urban knows that procrastination doesn't make sense, but he's never been able to shake his habit of waiting until the last minute to get things done. Most people have procrastination. So he encourages us to think harder about what we're really procrastinating on, before we run out of time.

#Prefer to work from home, or to work in the office ?

 If I can choose, I prefer to work from home. Because I don't have to worry about being late or about the distance. All I have to do is turn on my computer to get to work. It is really convenient for me. And I can work very relaxed, because there is no supervisor's pressure. I can also eat normally, do not worry about overtime. 

#Do you use AI in your everyday life?

Siri is a common example of AI. It is easy to use. All you have to do is say " Hey siri " to the apple phone. And then you can say your instructions or what you want. I usually use it to check the weather and search for some information I want to know. I think it brings a lot of convenience to my life.

#Is technology harmful to me?

My answer is yes! Technology is everywhere now, but there aren't many people who can really make effective use of it. For me, technology is very convenient, but also to know the information what I want. I often use my phone to watch drama and play games. I am addicted to the Internet because I can't use my time effectively. So I think it is harmful to me.

#Five good words

adolescent 

a young person who is developing into an adult

I don't understand the emotional problems of adolescent.

savvy

practical knowledge and ability

Today's adolescent are savvy enough to know how to use electronic devices sensibly.

manipulate

to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfaitly or dishonestly

Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.

immersive

seeming to surround the audience, player, etc. so that they feel completely involved in somethimg

The new game is more immersive.

mental

relating to the mind, or involving the process of thinking

The family has a history of mental disorder.

#link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-210906

#Greeting

 Hi~I am Rae. I'm from department of accounting information. My hometown is in Taichung. I often get lost because my sense of direction is very bad. I like to watch YouTube which offers a variety of vedios in my free time. I hope I can see my classmates as soon.