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    Introduction Vocabulary is the basic element of a language. As “a good command of vocabulary is indispensible in every stage of English language” (Li‚ 2005:168)‚ memorizing vocabulary is very important for English learning. Especially in China nowadays‚ a study of memory strategies for English vocabulary is very necessary to improve college students’ English learning. Reasons are as follows. Firstly‚ as to the requirement from college‚ college students are required to master a large size of

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    in their interactions with us as educators. In this reflection paper‚ we will review the etymology of virtues‚ video lectures‚ research and practical application of virtues within classrooms; and the overall impact upon the student body. We will also discuss the pros and cons of character education‚ to provide a more balanced perspective of the subject matter. Etymology Encyclopedia.com reveals the etymology of “virtue” as an original Greek term derived from the root “vir” meaning “man”. It is where

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    In traditional belief and fiction‚ a ghost (sometimes known as a spectre (British English) or specter (American English)‚ phantom‚ apparition or spook) is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear‚ in visible form or other manifestation‚ to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes‚ to realistic‚ lifelike visions. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is

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    Adho Mukha Svanasana Adho mukha śvānāsana‚ adho mukha shvanasana (AH-doh MOO-kah shvah-NAH-sah-nah; Sanskrit: अधोमुखश्वानासन; IAST: Adho Mukha Śvānāsana)‚ downward-facing dog Pose‚ downward dog‚ or down dog is an asana. Etymology The name comes from the Sanskrit words adhas meaning ’down’‚ mukha meaning ’face’‚ śvāna meaning ’dog’‚ and asana meaning ’posture’ or ’seat’. Description The preparatory position is with the hands and knees on the floor‚ hands under the shoulders‚ fingers spread wide

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    R. S. Ginzburg ‚ S. S. Khidekel‚ G. Y. Knyazeva‚ A. A. Sankin A COURSE IN MODERN ENGLISH LEXICOLOGY SECOND EDITION Revised and Enlarged Допущено Министерством высшего и среднего специального образования СССР в качестве учебника для студентов институтов и факультетов иностранных языков Сканирование‚ распознавание‚ проверка: Аркадий Куракин (ark # mksat. net)‚ окт-2004. Орфография унифицирована к британской. Для некоммерческого использования. MOSCOW VYSŠAJA ŠKOLA 1979

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    the conversation would go in a completely different direction and the prosodic features would differ with how the topic is spoken about and how it will be expressed. Another way in which the style of text is influenced by present context is the lexicology of it‚ the way the text is used; such an example would be the use of ‘internet language’ or ‘SMS language’. It is common for people to create and use abbreviated versions of words like ‘OMG’ for ‘oh my God’ and ‘ROFL’ for ‘rolling on floor laughing’

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    Etymology and usage The word euphemism comes from the Greek word ευφημία (euphemia)‚ meaning "the use of words of good omen"‚ which in turn is derived from the Greek root-words eu (ευ)‚ "good/well" + pheme (φήμι) "speech/speaking"‚ meaning glory‚ flattering speech‚ praise. Etymologically‚ the eupheme is the opposite of the blaspheme (evil-speaking). The term euphemism itself was used as a euphemism by the ancient Greeks‚ meaning "to keep a holy silence" (speaking well by not speaking at all). Historical

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    The Picture of Dorian Gray Demonstration about the Impossible Synthesis between Hellenism and Hebraism Hellenism and Hebraism are two philosophical perspectives on the question of how human beings can be perfected. Hellenism means seeing things as they really are in their essence as a grand and precious feat for man to achieve‚ in their beauty‚ getting rid of ignorance‚ thinking clearly. It’s defined by the spontaneity of consciousness‚ figuring things out spontaneously and its aim is

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    | |“___” ____________________2012 |“___” ____________________2012 | Tashkent - 2012 CONTENS INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Phraseology – branch of Lexicology…5 1.1.Phraseology as a science..5 1.2.The main specifications of phraseology…9 Chapter 2 Semantic groups of idioms in modern English…16 2.1 Idioms and their peculiarities……16 2.4 Semantic groups of idioms and their classification…..18 Chapter

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    INTRODUCTION Anglo-Italian cultural contacts are rather unlike that of most languages that exerted influence on English. Whereas English had to struggle for power with the likes of French and Latin in order to keep its linguistic power and integrity‚ its relationship with Italian has always been less antagonistic and less aggressive. Though Italian borrowings in English are not so numerous they have highlighted the important role the Italian language and culture has had in the English world. The

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