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

Getting higher accounting grade in final exam is my short-term goal. Long-term goal is working in the Public Agency. Accounting is not my strength, so I should pay more time to enhance it. Not only it's a professional subject in my major but it will be a advantage in my future job if I can find a correct way to improve it. First, I must be more focused in class. It's very basic but not easy actually, because sometime I will be inattentive or sleepy. Second, review after class is also important, too. Both of them is complementary to each other. Just step by step, I believe it will be working.

Assignment #8

conclusion n. 結局、結尾、結果

the final part of something

Be careful not to introduce new ideas in the conclusion of your essay.

motivational a. 激發積極性的

giving you motivation (= enthusiasm)

They are really motivational for students.

predict a. 預言、預料、預計

to say that an event or action will happen in the future, especially as a result of knowledge or experience

It's still not possible to accurately predict the occurrence of earthquakes.

grit n. 勇氣、毅力

courage and determination despite difficulty

It takes true grit to stand up to a bully.

permanent a. 長久的、永久的、永恆的

lasting for a long time or for ever

She is looking for a permanent place to stay.

We all known if we want to succeed. We have to work hardly, but it's not easy. I think persistence is the key to success.

I will have more motivation when I do something I interested or loved. It may help you to insist for long-term－the essential. Don't give up easily. We always give up when we face the difficult and failure. Maybe we can try it again rather than give up.

TED Talk- Inside the mind of a master procrastinator

The three keywords I learn from the talk

procrastination  n. （通常指因為無趣、沒有意思而）拖延

This is no time for procrastination - we need decisive action.

guilt  n.  內疚、愧疚、自責

He suffered such feelings of guilt over leaving his children.

epiphany  n. （對重要事物的）頓悟

I read these emails and I had a little bit of an epiphany -- that I don't think non-procrastinators exist.

How Rational Decision-Maker, Instant Gratification Monkey and Panic Monster make our decisions.

The procrastination's brain has a Rational Decision-Maker, and also has an Instant Gratification Monkey.

The Rational Decision-Maker gives us the ability to do things no other animal can do.

In the Dark Playground isn't actually fun, because it's completely unearned, and the air is filled with guilt, dread, anxiety, self-hatred. 

There is two kinds of procrastination, first is there's deadlines, the second kind in situation when there is no deadline.  

If you can choose, do you prefer to work from home, or to work in the office with your colleagues?

I prefer to work from home. Because it's more comfortable to work at home. I don't need commuting to my workplace and the most important thing is I can sleep longer. My schedule is more flexible because I can use smartphone or computer to do my job any time and everywhere. It's very convenience, so I like to work from home.

Do you use AI in your everyday life?

Everyone know Artificial Intelligence, right? Maybe you are using them now. They are almost invisible in our life, so we may not be conscious of them. They not only bring us convenience but also help our society more advanced. They can be utilized in various situation. For example, there is facial recognition system in my dormitory first floor. I need to use it if I want to go in. I feel relieved because it can prevent strangers going to interior. It’s safe for the students in there. Artificial Intelligence is indispensable for me. Theirs advantages are more than disadvantages.

Is technology harmful to you ?

My answer is yes, but not totally. I usually use computer and smartphone to watch Korea drama and play social media at my free time or commuting. But for a long time, it let me addicted to technology product and waste a lot of time on it. I need to pay more money for glasses because of more serious vision. It’s a little bad. So, I had to learn how to effectively use the time that spent on technology product just only on important thing and try to set up some app blockers from now on. It’s very convenience and useful because I can immediately get some information that I need, but just remember to control the time we use.

BBC 6 Minute English_Is technology harmful to youngsters?

The 5 vocabulary I learn:

smoking gun

information or evidence that proves that something is true or that someone has committed a crime

The tape recordings provided prosecutors with the smoking gun they needed to prove he'd been

involved in the conspiracy.

savvy

practical knowledge and ability

If you are savvy, you have a good practical understanding of something.

immersive

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

The new game is more immersive.

manipulate

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

Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.

adolescent

a young person who is developing into an adult

She doesn't understand the emotional problems of adolescents.

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