Online Class Notes (Jesse) [W]

JesseLeo H

Homework

Use some of the vocabulary from today in some writing. Choose a topic that lets you use the words we learned.

Today we focused on:

reviewed a lot and talked about vocabulary he needs to express himself

Vocabulary

gym – jian shen fang

do weights – lift heavy things

soft drink / soda / fizzy drink

afford – money
handle – do sth
eg. I can’t afford it… I’m too poor ðŸ™
eg2. I have too much work at the moment… I can’t handle it

work – gong zuo / do some work
work it out – figure it out
work out – jian shen

weak < > strong

attractive / looks good / good looking
eg. he is really good looking / he looks really good

in the west – in western countries

confident, outgoing and positive
have a good body / physique

girly / boyish
womanly / manly 

relieve 
eg. eating can relieve the stress and pressure

give it up – quit
give it away – give to another person

efficient – uses time really well
effective – useful / can do a lot

I’m expecting sth – think it will happen / i think it should happen
I’m looking forward to sth – I’m excited about it

handful 
mouthful
eg. just a mouthful of this beef costs 20,000 RMB!

at the first time – immediately 

if you burp (da ge) you should say “excuse me / sorry”

I see – I understand / OK – ming bai
I know – I already knew that

dilemma – a really difficult situation where you have to make a decision

I couldn’t be bothered / I’m not bothered / I don’t mind 

Grammar

each of meat I like – I like each kind of meat

Writing exercise

Last month ,I had a lesion at night.So I decided to have a dinner before the class beginning . I found a place where I had dinner before .I really remembered it which gave me good expression .the service and the quality of dishes made me feel better than any other restaurant.so I made a decision to this restaurant at last.

Last month, I had a lesson at night. So I decided to have a dinner before the class began / the beginning of the class. I found a place where I had gone / I had had dinner before .I really remembered it because it gave me a good impression. the service and the quality of dishes made me feel better than any other restaurant.so I made a decision to go to this restaurant at last.