F2F Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

flag – to mark/circle sth so that you can use it

ex. I flagged all the words that are new to me.

ex. Flag an email/file

middle-age man/woman – around 45+

in my 30s/40s – with s

change for the worse/better – gets better/worse

ex. Hopefully this year will change for the better.

split – to cut/break into smaller pieces

ex. We will split the work up between the two of us.

falling behind – when you can’t catch up with others

ex. Many Chinese parents are afraid of their kids falling behind in school.

What are your goals for 2021?
The New Year is coming and 2020 year was such a tough year because of virus. Until now the virus has been controlled but hasn’t be killed yet. I hope in 2021 our life will be better. I don’t want to make some big goals because I am afraid that I cannot finish it. So I just have some small goals for this New Year.
First, I hope I can control my weigh and not let it rise. I don’t want to become fatter and fatter. When I was young, I could eat fried chicken and drunk milk tea at anytime I like. Now when I am getting older and older, it becomes harder and harder.
Next, I hope I can have much more relax time that belongs to me. When I go back home, I can do something that I like. My husband can play with my two kids or they play with each other once or twice every week. Leave me alone and don’t bother me.
Finally, I hope 2021 is going to keep getting better and better and it is possible to go travelling abroad.

Revised: 

What are your goals for 2021?

The New Year is coming and last year was such a tough year because of  the Coronavirus/COVID-19. Until now the virus has been controlled but hasn’t been eliminated/gotten rid of yet. I hope in 2021 our life will be better. I don’t want to make some big goals because I am afraid that I cannot finish/complete it. So I only set some small goals for this New Year.
First, I hope I can control my weight and not let it increase. I don’t want to become fatter and fatter. When I was young, I could eat fried chicken and drink milk tea at anytime I liked/whenever I wanted. Now that I am getting older and older, it becomes harder and harder.
Next, I hope I can have much more relaxation time to myself. When I go back home, I can do something that I like. My husband can play with my two kids or they play with each other once or twice every week. Leave me alone and don’t bother me.
Finally, I hope 2021 is going to keep getting better and better/going to change for the better and it is possible to go travelling abroad.