Definition?

some explanations of the use of senolytics

https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/18-05-introduction-to-probability-and-statistics-spring-2014/readings/MIT18_05S14_Reading24.pdf

Related definitions of bootstrap confidence interval: https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/mathematics/18-05-introduction-to-probability-and-statistics-spring-2014/readings/MIT18_05S14_Reading24.pdf

log-linear model research is required

search what is stratified bootstrap resampling

Writing a text file - methods

definition of writing command lines to ~/.R/Makevars

Primary instruction

problems

QUESTION: The tone of the writer is

1. sarcastic
2. critical
3. approving
4. distasteful

the state of being confused

遊走

被動地，不自主地

自由

prepared toward, set up for sth.

不需望遠過

提供照料

居住地點

藥物

安全網 (a set of policies or benefits for the disadvantaged)

care for the psychiatric conditions of patients

People who are mentally ill are sufferes of psychiatric (和精神相關的）疾病

accept/agreee

QUESTION: What does the writer try to explain when he mentions this.

cheating reaches the highest point

前例

blocking the way

everywhere

Malaria is endemic in many hot countries

枉論 He can't even tell a white lie, let alone cheat

at risk

QUESTION: What are 'their desires regarding their data'.

把負擔放在consumers

QUESTION: What was this second bill intended to do?

defeat a bill = succesfully fight against a bill

「大意的數據侵犯」

negligent (adj) not paying attention to details/safety/ others' rights breach (vt) offend, 侵犯 breaches (n)

條文

QUESTION: What was the amendment bill intended to do?

有效地打倒 （ph)

modifications, add-ons. Parliament passed the bill without further amendment.

QUESTION: What are those efforts

activists

= kickstart a campaign, conduct a campaign

啟發了 （vt)

Remarks: We may say 'a law is passed', 'a law goes into effect'. 'a law is enforced', 'a law is legislated'. We may also say 'a bill is vetoed'.

passing

進化

legislation = laws = acts =\= policies

Legislative Council ~ Congress ~ Parliament ~ Diet

QUESTION: Has the law gone into effect at the time of the writer's writing? Why or why not?

生效, = is enforced

wants to/ would like to

倡議者 = supporters of a movement

There is considerable pressure on teenagers to conform.

cling to: 依靠著 = rely on Throughout the trial she had clung to the belief that he was innocent.

relentless; He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety.

QUESTION: What does the writer want to highlight when he says the tweets from other politicians read like press releases?

QUESTION: What are the most easily learned behaviours for children

avoid Example Sentence: He had eschewed politics in favour of a life practising law. <--> He had avoided politics to pursue a career of law.

ability; Example Sentence: He was complimented on his prowess as an oarsman.

He was praised on his ability as an oarsman.

to argue against means to give arguments that dispute that claims of opponents

confused

welfares

avoid

all-rounded/ comprehensive

QUESTION: What is the meaning of orthodoxy? A. Teachings B. Rules C. Obstinacy (the quality of being inflexible) D. Dogma

QUESTION: What is 'this'?

QUESTION: What does the writer mean when he says this.

model on sb/sth. （模仿）

being able to (adjective)

QUESTION: What is the meaning of 'get away with'?

QUESTION: What is the meaning of copy proof.

HINTS: proof: defense. For example, we often have a mathematical proof for a mathematical statement.

participants

characteristic (only one)

money

immense (adjectives)

原本的, adjectives

QUESTION: What does the writer mean he says this.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR READING

1. For each of the passage indicated for reading, summrise the ideas of the first sentence of each paragraph with the help of a dictionary. Note that if you encounter difficulties in understanding definitions provided by the dictionary, you may consult it again for the unfamiliar words in the entry, for up to two times. If understanding is still not possible, you may then consult a English-Chinese dictionary.

2. Answer the questions for the sentences commented out in yellow in the SAME comment box. You do not need to write your answer in a separate document.

3. Write down the definitions and example sentences of the words highlighted in pink in a separate comment box.

Reading 2 for the week of 29th December 2019

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR READING

1. For each of the passage indicated for reading, summrise the ideas of the first sentence of each paragraph with the help of a dictionary. Note that if you encounter difficulties in understanding definitions provided by the dictionary, you may consult it again for the unfamiliar words in the entry, for up to two times. If understanding is still not possible, you may then consult a English-Chinese dictionary.

2. Answer the questions for the sentences commented out in yellow in the SAME comment box. You do not need to write your answer in a separate document.

3. Write down the definitions and example sentences of the words highlighted in pink in a separate comment box.

QUESTION: What argument is this example supporting?

QUESTION: Considering the arguments that are being made here, what do you think is meant by 'agency'?

QUESTION: What case is the write trying to establish when he says 'those words are from an article published in 1979'?

QUESTION: Give examples of technologies that are making things worse.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR READING

1. For each of the passage indicated for reading, summrise the ideas of the first sentence of each paragraph with the help of a dictionary. Note that if you encounter difficulties in understanding definitions provided by the dictionary, you may consult it again for the unfamiliar words in the entry, for up to two times. If understanding is still not possible, you may then consult a English-Chinese dictionary.

2. Answer the questions for the sentences commented out in yellow in the SAME comment box. You do not need to write your answer in a separate document.

3. Write down the definitions and example sentences of the words highlighted in pink in a separate comment box.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR READING

1. For each of the passage indicated for reading, summrise the ideas of the first sentence of each paragraph with the help of a dictionary. Note that if you encounter difficulties in understanding definitions provided by the dictionary, you may consult it again for the unfamiliar words in the entry, for up to two times. If understanding is still not possible, you may then consult a English-Chinese dictionary.

2. Answer the questions for the sentences commented out in yellow in the SAME comment box. You do not need to write your answer in a separate document.

3. Write down the definitions and example sentences of the words highlighted in pink in a separate comment box.

QUESTION: What values is the writer trying to instill in the readers? What do you think about these values?

QUESTION: Had Shawn's father died when the writer saw Shawn? Why or why not? Give evidence (Hint: you may use the dictionary)

QUESTION: Give examples of the 'usual platitudes' the writer mentioned. Why do you think such platitudes are needed in the context in which the writer was speaking?

QUESTION: What is the occupation of the writer, Michael P.H. Stanley?

Feasibility of enacting such a law aside, what justify the stripping of the rights of these families for free movement?

An article about insulin sensitivity.