VIP Class Notes (Alex)
Vocabulary
How long is our class ?
We are having a class for one hour
eyesight 视力
e.g. I wear glasses because I have a bad eyesight
shortsighted
e.g. I wear glasses because I’m shortsighted
Grammar
difference between was and been:
I have been in this company for 3 years = today I still work for this company
I was in this company for 3 years = today I don’t work for this company anymore
I have been in Bali for 6 days = right now I am in Bali
I was in Bali for 6 days = right now I’m not in Bali
the action is still happening:
How long have you been … ? / How long have you worked ; played ; traveled ; slept … ?
How long have you lived in Jiading district
I have lived in Jiading for 6 years
the action is finished:
How long were you … ? / How long did you work ; play ; travel ; sleep … ?
How long did you spend in the metro today?
I spent 20 minutes on the metro today.
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