VIP Class Notes (Ally)[S]

Take a look at last class’ homework and actually do it.

Vocabulary

holocaust (n): 大屠杀 for WWII
ie. The holocaust is very cruel.

chronological order:  时间顺序
ie. I learn history in chronological order.

dynasty: chao dai
ie. Tang dynasty is the biggest dynasty in Chinese history.

regime: 统治制度，政权，政体; 组织方法; 管理体制;
ie. The regime of North Korea is still similar to how it was a long time ago.

democracy: 民主
ie. That is one of the downsides to/disadvantages of democracy.

fallout: (核爆炸后的) 放射性坠尘; 后果; 余波;
ie. The fallout from the war is very serious.
ie. It’s very difficult to control the fallout from the war.

Judaism: 犹太教
ie. Judaism is a religion.

white supremacist: people who believe in 白人至上
ie. Some people say Donald Trump is a white supremacist.

majority： 大部分的 >50%
ie. The majority of us wear masks in school./during school hours.

minor/major: 小的／大的
ie. WWII had a major influence in America.

security guards: 保安人员
ie. The airport security was very lax.
ie. There are many security guards in our neighborhood.

lenient: more relaxed
ie. Ally is more lenient at the end of the day.

probability: % chance
ie. The probability of me getting coronavirus is very low.

elite: 社会精英
ie. Most of the wealth is in the hands of the elite class.

Grammar

would: for things already happened, usually happens… facts..
ie. I would go to work on Mondays, and take a break on Tuesdays. (habit, always happens, every week…)

will: for specific future things
ie. I will go to work on Monday and take a break on Tuesday. (next week it will happen )

Having lessons makes me tired.
Classes are tiring.

The test will ask us about our opinion…
The test would ask us about our opinion… and about different historical regimes.. how different rulers control their people.

I want to find some time to know about it ..
I want to find some time to learn/find out more about it ..

When we’re listening to the teacher, we don’t have to.
Teachers would not be very strict with us if we don’t wear masks.

I don’t think wearing masks is necessary.

I think every subject are the same.
I think all subjects are the same. -> I like/hate all subjects equally.

Sometimes during weekends, we would go to CM on holiday/for vacation.
I’m on holiday/vacation in Chengdu.
I’m traveling to Chengdu.

I like traveling/to travel.