2025/10/06(一) 20:15-21:05
- 今日教學進度:
- 教師檢視晉維執行作業指派,狀況良好。
- 教師指導晉維從雙語精讀到寫作。選取《完美英語之心靈盛宴》的若干祈使短句為例,透過 ChatGPT 生成 1) 換句話說:用不同的說法闡明原短句之涵意,提昇用英文解釋英文的能力。2) 造長句:使用不同的結構來造長句,提升應用短句的能力。3) 語用分析:從某句話推論說話者的意圖和隱含的意思,4) 使用情境舉例:在何種情況下,會用到這句話。 (詳情請看本貼文最後的附錄)
- 作業指派:
- 請晉維自修聽力練習《Academic English: Vocabulary For Describing Data》。
- 請晉維複習《完美英語之心靈盛宴》 Book4 Part3 Unit 1 要有所改變 (第601頁)。
- 請晉維自修《完美英語之心靈盛宴》Book3 Part3 Unit 2 流芳百世 (第440頁)。請用 ChatGPT 把下列短句,「換句話說」和「造長句」,並朗讀英文句子,及分析句子的結構來提昇用英文解釋英文的能力和提升應用短句的能力。
- Make life worthwhile. Leave your mark. Leave something behind. Leave no stone unturned. Leave no path unwalked. Leave no problem unsolved. Strike while the iron is hot. Make hay while the sun shines. Take a chance while you have it. (從 9 個短句中選出至少 3 句)
- 請晉維自修《弦元佑文法解題》 第22章減化子句。
- 下次課程計畫:
- 下次課程日期預計:2025/10/13(一)。
- 檢閱上次作業派執行狀況。
- 教師指導晉維從雙語精讀到寫作。選取《完美英語之心靈盛宴》的若干祈使短句為例,透過 ChatGPT 生成 1) 換句話說:用不同的說法闡明原短句之涵意,提昇用英文解釋英文的能力。2) 造長句:使用不同的結構來造長句,提升應用短句的能力。3) 語用分析:從某句話推論說話者的意圖和隱含的意思,4) 使用情境舉例:在何種情況下,會用到這句話。
- 備用教材:《Heart of the Matter》Part 1 - Chapter 1 第 4-9 段。
附錄:
- 換句話說:Paraphrase the sentence in three different ways, then translate them into Traditional Chinese: Make a change.
- Create a difference.
創造一個不同。 - Do something differently.
以不同的方式行動。 - Take steps to improve things.
採取行動使事情變得更好。 - 造長句:Create three longer sentences in different structures, then translate them into Traditional Chinese: Make a change.
- It’s never too late to make a change in your life.
在人生中做出改變永遠不嫌晚。 - By making a change today, you can create a better future tomorrow.
從今天開始改變,你就能創造更美好的明天。 - We all have the power to make a change that truly matters.
我們每個人都有能力做出真正重要的改變。 - 語用分析:Analyze the sentence's pragmatics: It’s never too late to make a change in your life.
🔹1. Speech Act (言語行為)
This sentence performs the illocutionary act of encouragement or reassurance.
The speaker isn’t merely stating a fact about time;
they are motivating the listener to take action or change something they’ve been hesitating about.
💬 Function: Encouraging, comforting, and empowering.
中文:這句話的語用功能是「鼓勵」與「安慰」,暗示「現在仍有機會行動」。🔹2. Implied Meaning (隱含意義 / Implicature)
The sentence implies that:
The listener might think it’s already too late to change.
The speaker rejects that belief and suggests that change is still possible and worthwhile.
💡 Implicature: “Don’t give up — you still can improve your life.”
中文隱含意義:「不要放棄,現在改變還來得及。」🔹3. Context of Use (語境)
Typically used in:
Motivational speeches, self-help contexts, therapy, or personal conversations.
The speaker may be a teacher, mentor, or friend addressing someone feeling regret, fear, or inertia.
Example context:
“I know you’ve made mistakes, but it’s never too late to make a change in your life.”
中文語境:多用於勸勉或鼓舞人心的場合,例如對後悔、失意或想重來的人說。
🔹4. Politeness and Tone (禮貌與語氣)
The tone is positive, empathetic, and uplifting.
It shows solidarity with the listener—acknowledging their struggle but offering hope.
中文語氣:柔和而充滿希望,既不命令也不責備,而是溫柔地鼓舞對方。
🔹5. Presupposition (前提假設)
The statement presupposes that:
The listener’s life needs or could benefit from change.
The listener might believe that it’s already too late to act.
中文前提假設:聽者覺得人生已錯過機會,但說話者認為仍有可能改變。
✅ Summary of Pragmatic Effect:
The sentence functions as a gentle motivational statement that challenges hopelessness and promotes agency — encouraging the listener to take positive action despite age, past mistakes, or delay.
中文總結:這句話在語用上是一種「溫和的激勵語」,旨在打破「為時已晚」的想法,激發人重新採取行動、改變生活。
- 使用情境舉例:
ChatGPT 說: