Day 11, Page 114-125 结束部分文字：there was a brand-new weight set
一. 字词
1. tip somebody off
(1) 原文：In fact, the only thing that tipped me off that Christmas was coming was when Rodrick put his wish list up on the refrigerator.
(2) 字典解释：to give someone such as the police a secret warning or piece of information, especially about illegal activities
(3) 造句：It tipped me off that I should exercise more, when I got the medical examination report.
2. start over
(1) 原文：Dad told me to start my wish list over and pick some toys that were more "appropriate" for boys.
(2) 字典解释：to start doing something again from the beginning, especially because you want to do it better
(3) 造句：When I'm recording the voice message, if I make one mistake, I have to start over.
3. secret weapon
(1) 原文：But I have a secret weapon when it comes to Christmas.
(2) 解释：secret weapon
(3) 造句：Good implementation capacity is my secret weapon.
4. hook sb. up
(1) 原文：I told him I wanted the Barbie Dream House, and he said he'd hook me up.
(2) 解释：拉某人一把，指帮某人一下
(3) 造句：When I get in trouble, he will hook me up.
5. bandit = robber = outlaw
(1) 原文：But Manny made out like a bandit.
(2) 字典解释：someone who robs people, especially one of a group of people who attack travellers
(3) 造句：When my cousin was a little boy, he made out like a bandit as well.
二. 句子
1. Believe it or not, Dad actually won that argument.
(1) 结构：Believe it or not, ...
(2) 仿写：Believe it or not, I got the first place in the accordion competition.
2. He told me to either throw it out or give it away to charity.
(1) 结构：either...or...
(2) 仿写：Mom told me to either put the things in their places or throw them out.
注：give away 赠送
三. 日记
Today, I'd like to say something to myself. To live in the present moment, and keep a clear head. Actually, I think I'm clear about what I want, so I'll try my best to do everything. In my opinion, I have good implementation capacity. However, I need to be more creative, because I'm a marketing manager now.
