F2F Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

balance – to stand in a position without falling to either side

ex. I can’t keep my balance well on the bike.

ex. I’m not good at balancing.

minus/negative 10/20 degrees – -10/20

palace – where the emperor lived

ex. palace walls

disappointed – not be happy about something

ex. I’m disappointed with your behaviour.

not good value for money/not worth a try – not worth your time/money

service – helping or giving advice to customers

ex. The service of this cafe is so awful!

standard – level of quality

ex. The roast duck in this restaurant is totally not up to standard.

regret – to feel sad/disappointed after something was done

ex. It was so cold that I regret not bringing more clothes.

skis – the equipment you use to ski

indoor snow centre – inside

ice-skating – like rollerblading, but on ice

man-made – not natural

ex. Indoor sports centres have man-made snow.

I hurt a lot.

I got hurt a lot 

It’s hard for me to keep..

It’s hard for me to keep my balance/maintain balance

The buildings are separate very far away.

The buildings are spaced apart/distantly spaced. 

The food there is disappoint me.

The food there disappoints me. 

The restaurants which I favoured of, they all booked out.

The restaurants which I prefer have all been booked out.

I told to myself

I told myself 

It’s very very hurt.

It’s very, very painful. 

I bought my new clothes at the middle price.

I bought my new clothes at the average price.