F2F Class Notes (Jacob)
Homework
Write about an important societal issue, factor in Chinese culture.
Vocabulary
Nocturnal – something that is awake at night time
eg. Owls are nocturnal animals
eg. I was kind of nocturnal when I was a teenager and watched TV all night (2am)
Pestle and mortar used to crush herbs, chilis, spices
Retired – to stop working (65 yo)
eg. I want to retire by 55, but my husband will probably retire 60
Life expectancy – how long you think you will live
Diabetes – a disease that makes it hard to control sugar levels
Society – all the people of an area together
eg. In Chinese society, people must take care of their parents.
Societal issues – problems within a given society
eg. Societal issues are different in all countries.
Societal factors – important factors in a society
eg. One of the most important societal factors in Chinese success is keeping face.
The damage is already done – something bad has happened and it can’t be fixed or changed
Abortion – doctor prevents women from having a baby when she becomes pregnant.
Good/bad Judgement
Grammar
The week is going by fast
The weekend is approaching quickly
Many factors affect people’s health.
If you are pregnant.
Woman/women
This situation focus on is in some cities
In many years ago
Pronunciation
Societal [So-sI-a-tol]
rely
abroad
Scores [Score-zs]
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