VIP Class Notes (Ally)

Write about current events

Vocabulary

naive: tian zhen

rebellious: pan ni de

vibrant: 充满生机的; 生气勃勃的; 精力充沛的; 鲜艳的;

plain: 清楚的; 明显的; 浅白的;

venomous: you du de

exhilarating: shuang (more than exciting)

Grammar

listen/hear
ie. I was listening but I didn’t hear correctly.

air your dirty laundry = broadcast your dark secrets

while: when + on the contrary
ie. I’m at work while Lily is partying.

pick a fight = Zhao cha

phrase+main sentence (no more connection words)

help me +V
make me + V/adj

busy on work
busy with work

I finish work at 8 or 9 everyday
I work until 8 or 9 everyday

go to class
come to class

we contacted twice
We made contact twice.
He contacted me.

Q: Something you’re good at
A: I think I’m a good listener. I usually hang out with my friend, they like to talk about their problems to me. Every time after our conversation, they would say “that’s very nice of you”. I like to hear them talking about their current life and I feel happy that I can help them solve their problems. Sometimes, they don’t know how to solve the problem, but after talking to me, they know the way. Since I have listened a lot of their stories, I am interested in writing them down. So I think since I have those stories, why can’t I write it down in a article and to tell people how to avoid something. So I’m a computer editor now. I think I am kind of good at writing. I write at least 3rd times a week. I pretty enjoy the time when I am writing. It help me open another word. In my writing, I can write whatever I imagine. That’s very interesting. In this case, I think I can still write for a long time.

Edited

A: I think I’m a good listener. When I hang out with my friends, they always like to talk about their problems with me. Every time after our conversations, they would say “I feel much better after talking to you”/they are grateful to relieve a lot of pressure/they would feel much better because …. I like to hear them talk about their current lives and I feel happy that I can help them solve their problems. Sometimes, they may be confused and lonely in a difficult life situation, but after talking to me, they know their way. I’m always happy to help. Since I have heard a lot of their stories, I am interested in writing them down. So I think since I have all these weird experiences, why can’t I write them down in an article and to help/warn others to avoid the same mistakes/bad choices. So I’m a copywriter now, which brings me to something else I’m good at. I think I am kind of good at writing. I write at least three times a week. I enjoy my writing time. It helps me step into/create another world. In my writing, I can write everything that’s in my imagination. That’s very interesting/exciting/exhilarating. In this case, I think I can still write for a long time./I plan to write for as long as I can.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Nami and I’m sorry to bother you here. Since I got an accommodation problem that I can’t solve by myself., so I hope you can help me.

I find it very difficult to get along well with my roommate. She and I have a totally different lifestyle. For example, I usually sleep at 10 o’clock everyday, but she doesn’t even come back yet. I like to sing in the morning, but she’s still sleeping. I want more quiet space while she’s on the contrary.

Our living habits are way too different which affect many aspects of our life and study. Therefore, I am thinking if you can help me to change another dormitory that I can improve my life quality. It doesn’t need to be big, but it would be thankful if the girl who lives in there has the similar living habits with me.

Yours respectfully

Edited:

Dear Sir or Madam,

I’m Nami and I’m sorry to bother you here. Since I got an accommodation problem that I can’t solve by myself, I hope you can help me./I’m Nami. I’m very sorry to bother you but I have an ….. that has been on my mind for a long time. I hope you can help me.

I find it very difficult to get along with my roommate. She and I have totally different lifestyles. For example, I usually sleep at 10 o’clock everyday, but she hasn’t even come back(v)/isn’t even back (adj) by that time. I like to sing in the morning, but she’s still sleeping, and I’m always very afraid to wake her up. I want more quiet space while she doesn’t/likes a crowd/likes to party.

Our living habits are way too different which affect many aspects of our life and study. Therefore, I am thinking that if you can help me change to another dormitory, I can greatly improve my life quality and concentrate more on my studies. The room doesn’t need to be big, but I would be thankful/grateful if my roommate has the similar living habits to mine./can share my living habits.

Yours respectfully/ Your help is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Pronunciation

usually – U+jo+ley