Online Class Notes (Tibo)

Speaking exercise

It means Americans have realized the coronavirus is a very particularly pandemic worldwide. The government have somehow ignored the damage from the virus the measures taken by the government are not enough for US people but now I think the US are going to the right direction.
The White House takes special measures to protect the staff

Everyone should at first apply for permission and then she or he can get the permit

people are not aware of the infection

he came over to Wuhan and went around several places in the city and said greetings to the people quarantined. We think it is a strong signal that the government and its people are fighting against the virus and nearly achieved victory.

It is hard to find the lowest point because there are so many traders but I think currently the price of some big giants is not expensive now.
In the long run maybe if you buy right now you can earn money in the future.But many people try to sell their stocks to get more cash.


It means Americans have realized the coronavirus is a very particular pandemic worldwide. The government somehow ignored the damage from the virus the measures taken by the government were not (strong) enough for US people but now I think the US are going in the right direction.
The White House takes special measures to protect the staff

Everyone should at first apply for a permit and then she or he can get it / you should first apply for a permit and you can get it / one has to apply for a permit and one can get it

people were not aware of the infection

he came over to Wuhan and went around several places in the city and said greetings to the people quarantined. We think it is a strong signal that the government and its people are fighting against the virus and nearly achieved victory.

It is hard to find the lowest point/ bottom because there are so many traders but I think currently the price of some big giants is not expensive now / good deal
In the long run maybe if you buy right now you can earn money in the future.But many people try to sell their stocks to get more cash.

Vocabulary

permit : document which allows you to do something
I applied for a permit in order to enter Shanghai

to go bankrupt :declare a state of not being able to pay
Lehman Brothers went bankrupt in 2008

bankruptcy (n)
The company filed for bankruptcy

particularly (adv)

Particular (adj)

approval rate: : amount of people agreeing with someone
Trump’s approval rate has increased thanks to good PR.

bow (v) : bending with the upper body in sign of respect
Japanese people often bow to show respect

caption : explanation under a picture
I read the caption to understand the graph

trading halt : when trading stops temporarily
There were many trading halts over the last 2 weeks

Pronunciation

prevent
pretend
liquidity

Grammar


using the general you / general one

You need to get a visa if you want to travel to Japan.
One needs to get a visa before one can travel to Japan

You can get free medical treatment once infected by the virus
One can get free medical treatment once infected by the virus