Foreign Language Teaching 2011‚ Vol. 8‚ No. 1‚ pp. 108–115 © Centre for Language Studies National University of Singapore The Effects of Vocabulary Knowledge and Background Knowledge on Reading Comprehension of Taiwanese EFL Students Peter Tze-Ming Chou (drpeterchou@yahoo.com) Wenzao Ursuline College of Languages‚ Taiwan Abstract Many studies have shown that vocabulary knowledge and background knowledge can help students read and comprehend better. The more vocabulary students know‚ the better
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Introduction: HTC Corp produces powerful handsets that continually push the boundaries of innovation to provide true mobile freedom. It is founded in 1997 by Cher Wang‚ Chairwoman‚ HT Cho‚ Director of the Board & Chairman of HTC Foundation‚ and Peter Chou‚ President and CEO‚ HTC made its name as the company behind many of the most popular operator-branded devices on the market. It has established unique partnerships with key mobile brands‚ including the leading five operators in Europe‚ the top four
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Mu Guying Takes Command is a Beijing Opera drama piece written during the Song Dynasty and later adapted by Mei Lanfang in 1959 (Yang 64). For companies or groups intending to perform the play in a traditional style‚ they would require an informed knowledge of the costumes and symbolism that is authentic to the Song era‚ culture and most importantly theatrical tradition. Basic knowledge of types of costumes and the various roles would be paramount. In performance‚ each role projects an ideal through
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achievements. Today‚ Qin Shi Huang is still well known by his brutal tyrannous style of leadership rather then his many great achievements. Ying Zheng (Qin Shi Huang) became the King of Qin at a tender age of 13 following the death of his father‚ Chuang Xiang‚ but did not assume control until the year 238BC‚ when he was 22 years old. Before that‚ the state affairs and power fell into the hands of Lu Buwei‚ a high-ranking minister of state‚ and the empress dowager. When Ying Zheng took control‚ he
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An Investigation into the Language used in Children’s Advertising Contents Hypothesis Introduction Methodology Analysis Conclusion Evaluation Bibliography Appendix Hypothesis In my investigation I am going to analyse the language used in children’s television advertising looking specifically at whether the language used is aimed primarily at the children or their parents. Introduction I have chosen to look at the language used in children’s advertising because
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instructing the small body of disciples that had gathered around him. His fame as a man of learning and character and his reverence for Chinese ideals and customs soon spread through the principality of Lu. Living as he did in the second half of the Zhou (Chou) dynasty (1027?-256 BC)‚ when feudalism degenerated in China and conspiracy and evildoing were constant‚ Confucius deplored the contemporary disorder and lack of moral standards. He came to believe that the only remedy was to convert people once more
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Case Analysis Sealed Air Taiwan By: Ashok Balakrishnan Student #: 100415603 Date 11/05/2015 1)Chuck Steinke also noted that Heung was a bit of a loner and didn’t take time to mingle with his colleagues. This was probably due to the cultural difference between the two countries. There was also a problem with leadership and who would help run the business back to making profits as the company is currently not making money. The company had a problem with transferring the title and
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Caffeine is a drug commonly used as a central nervous system stimulant. It is found in plants like coffee and tea. Caffeine can also be found in soft drinks‚ and it is regarded as the most widely consumed stimulant drug in the world based on Nehlig‚ Daval‚ & Debry (1992) research. The interaction of caffeine with adenosine receptors in the brains makes an individual more alert. A moderate intake of caffeine results in small healthy risks while high doses could be a catalyst to negative effects like
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Nature of Taoism Taoism was founded and developed by Chuang-Tzu and Lao-tzu. It is both the philosophical and religious belief that teaches living in harmony with “Dao” which means the path‚ principle‚ or way. “Dao” was an idea before Taoism‚ but it is considered the driving force of everything that exist in Taoism‚ which is why many say that Taoism teaches one to just “go with the flow” of life and the universe. Through Taoism‚ we see the beliefs of wu-wei (non-interference)‚ naturalness‚ and
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Topic: If you could be attractive and stupid or intelligent and ugly. Which one would you prefer? Why? A person of high intelligence will get successes effortlessly no matter how he looks; therefore‚ I’d rather become an intelligent ugly girl than become a beautiful stupid one. A smart person with unattractive appearance; in my opinion‚ has much motivation to step forward as well as has been treated with much more respect from other people. In fact‚ an ugly person can also change to a beautiful
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