F2F Class Notes (Raph)

Vocabulary

Safari (n): 1- an organized journey to look at, or sometimes hunt, wild animals, especially in Africa.
E.g.: He went on a safari in Namibia (纳米比亚) last year.

Hostel (n): 1- (also called youth hostel) a cheap hotel for young travelers, where rooms are often shared.
E.g.: I stayed at a great hostel in Paris.
E.g.: Staying at hostels is not only good because of the price, but it also offers great opportunities to meet other travelers.

Bunkbed (n): 1- two beds attached together, one on top of the other.
E.g.:The twins sleep in bunkbeds.
E.g.:Can I sleep in the top bunk?

Widow (n): 1- a woman whose husband or wife has died and who has not married again.
E.g.: As a widow, she had to raise her kids all by herself.

Widower (n): 1- a man whose wife or husband has died and who has not married again.
E.g.: He’s been a widower since his wife died last year.

Grammar

I’m not scared snake, but I’m scare worms. – I’m not scared of snakes, but I’m scared of worms.

Grammar

Gardening: /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ɪŋ/

Safari: /səˈfɑːr.i/

Hostel: /ˈhɑː.stəl/

Widow: /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widower: /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ɚ/