F2F Class Notes (Raph)

Vocabulary

So far: 1- until now.
E.g.: How is your week so far? / It is good, how about yours? / It’s good as well, thanks!
E.g.: How do you like your new life so far?
E.g.: So far we’ve made £32,000.

Sandstorm (n): 1- a strong wind in a desert carrying a large amount of sand.
E.g.: There was a big sandstorm in Beijing yesterday.

Superstition (n): 1- belief that is not based on human reason or scientific knowledge, but is connected with old ideas about magic, religion, etc..
E.g.: According to superstition, if you walk under a ladder it brings you bad luck.
E.g.: I don’t believe in the old superstition that the number 13 is unlucky.

Atheist (n): 1- someone who believes that God does not exist.
E.g.: He was raised as a christian, but became an atheist in his adulthood.

Altitude (n): 1- height above sea level.
E,g.: We are currently flying at an altitude of 15,000 meters.
E.g.: Mountain climbers use oxygen when they reach higher altitudes.

Candle (n): 1- 香

Incense (n): 1- 蜡烛

Lamb (n): 1- 羊肉

Grammar

She fired two candles. – She lit two candles

This town is good managed by the government. – This town is well managed by the government.

Pronunciation

Diligent:  /ˈdɪl.ə.dʒənt/

Oblivious: /əˈblɪv.i.əs/

Superstition: /ˌsuː.pɚˈstɪʃ.ən/

Atheist: /ˈeɪ.θi.ɪst/