今天是交鐘點費的日子，跟Se約好提早十分鐘見面先把錢放信封，不然屆時在老師面前掏錢會很糗。

提早十分鐘出門也早了十五鐘到達，結果老師居然已經佔好位置了！原來劈老師早上去考多益（下午其他的兼職都請假），老早就在集合地點（火車站的小麥）出没。最後我和Se還是在老師面前把錢放進信封，XD。

Se還沒來前，跟老師小小聊了一下，問他為何跑到國外唸軍校。國中畢業的青少年劈，先是唸了中正預校，之後又考了XX（哈，我忘記名字了！），再之後便出國喝洋墨水去了，真是個認真的好青年！！我問他是否是被家人送去，才知道因為二個哥哥都是軍校出身，他也跟著去了。原來不是家長怕不想唸書的小孩學壞才送軍校的呀！我家另一個表哥就是因為不太會唸書才去唸軍校，雖然近二十年的軍人生活很平順安逸（快退休了），但似乎不太精采。

廢話不多說，上課了！（今天補充的比較多，以往的四段短文只上了三段，下次再繼續囉！）

　　　　　　　　　　　　　A self-planned trip or a guided tour?
Part I

I prefer going on self-planned trips for three reasons. First of all, planning a trip by myself provides me with the opportunity to decide where I want to go. The places on a guided tour may not fulfill my needs. Second, I can arrange a schedule that will suit me best. I can spend more time touring the places that appeal to me at my own pace. Instead of rushing around on a tight schedule. I can indulge myself in the relaxing atmosphere of a real vacation.

Last but not least, the research before the trip will broaden my horizons. I can learn more about my destination, such as the transportation, history, and culture there. It will enrich the trip and make it a profound learning experience and not just another way of shopping.

For the three reasons above, I will always plan my own trips.
 

Part II

Going on a guided tour is my ideal way of traveling. To begin with, I don’t have a sense of direction. This could put me in great danger if there weren’t a professional tour guide around to assist me. Secondly, I don’t have the courage to speak with locals when I am traveling abroad. Although I can speak English, I am not confident that I would always be able to make myself understood. Moreover, if I were in a non-English-speaking country, I wouldn’t understand the simplest thing such as a menu in a restaurant. I think (that)  this would decrease the amount of fun (that) I’d have on my trip.

To sum up, joining a guided tour can save me the time and energy of arranging a trip. All I have to do before the trip is pack my bags.
 
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Blurring the gender line
Part I

When we were young, boys were taught to be brave and masculine, while girls were taught to be ladylike and obedient. However, as gender roles have changed, so have expectations. Nowadays, men can show their feminine side and women can present their masculine side as well. 

The fact that the line between men and women has become less distinct is a sign of progress. Since no one is completely masculine or feminine, we should appreciate that both sides coexist within every individual. Terms such as “sissy” or “tomboy” shouldn’t be used to label people who naturally show more of the other side of their sexuality. Only when no one has to repress his or her true nature will society have more variety and freedom.
補充文法:

假設語氣

  • 1. 純條件假設語氣:

       If + S +V, S + 助動詞(will, may, shall, can, ought to, should)

  • 2. 與現在相反假設語氣:

       If + S + past V, S + 助動詞(would, might, should, could, ought to)

  • 3. 與過去事實相反假設語氣:

       If + S + had P.P., S + 助動詞(would, might, should, could, ought to) + P.P.

  • 4. 與未來狀況相反假設語氣:

       If + S + should + V, S + 助動詞(will, may, shall, can, ought to, should)  →極可能發生。

       If + S + should + V, S + 助動詞(would, might, should, could, ought to)  →極不可能發生。

  • 5. 與事實強烈相反假設語氣:
       If + S + were to + V, S + 助動詞(would, might, should, could, ought to) + V ( + O )
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