VIP Class Notes (George)

Homework

Use some of the vocabulary from today in some writing. Write something like a story and try to use the words.

Vocabulary

Rooster- A male chicken that makes a loud noise in the morning.

e.g. A rooster will wake you up every morning.

Silver-   a kind of color and metal that is very expensive.

e.g. I found a silver coin on the street one day, I felt very lucky.

Cabin- A private or shared room on a ship or a train.

e.g. I slept in the cabin and then came out to have breakfast in the main train car.

Jeans- a kind of tough material that they make pants from.

e.g. I like to wear jeans on the weekend because they are comfortable.

Black tie (event)- some event that requires formal dress.

e.g. The Dior Fashion Show is a black tie event, you have to get dressed up for it.

Orient Express- dongfangkuaiche a kind of famous train that leaves from London to other parts of Europe and Asia.

e.g. I want to ride on the Orient Express for my birthday.

Cruise ship-  a large ship that carries tourists and travelers.

e.g. The Titanic was the most famous cruise ship in the world.

Algae-  a kind of plant that grows in water (zaolei)

e.g. If you leave water in a glass for too long, it will grow algae

Jelly fish- shuimu  a kind of animal that lives in the sea and can sting you

e.g. I hate jellyfish because you can’t see them very clearly.

Urban- anything that is related to cities and modern things

e.g. I live an urban lifestyle.

Rural- anything that is related to the countryside and traditional things

e.g. I wish I lived a rural lifestyle.

Folk/Country-a genre of music

Grammar

When I older– when I get older