VIP Class Notes (Jesse)

funeral – fyou ner ral

14. Describe what your life would be like if you were banned from using your cell phone for a month.

15. If given the opportunity to participate in a free class this weekend, which of the following would you choose :public speaking, starting your own business, or photography ?and why?

it’s not boring with the life today – it’s not more boring than life today 

families – family 

pager – before mobile phone

it’s the most frontier – it’s the most advanced / cutting edge 

months – “mon thez” – “monthsss”

i date with a partner – I had a date with a partner / I had an appointment with a partner / I had plans with them

we reserved a certain time – we booked a time / arranged a time 

i slept late (maybe went to bed late / maybe slept in) / i slept in (in the morning sleep for longer)

areas / industries

i wanted to express the concept which is – I was concerned regarding the expression of the concept which was in my mind – I want to say / I want to express 

1.Many people nowadays move to big cities for work and study. What are the advantages of moving to big cities for work or school？

much more – significantly more

also heard – on top of this I heard that

top echelon / top level / top 1% / upper class 

2.Some people like dynamic jobs, whereas others prefer jobs dealing with routine and predictable tasks. Which do you prefer and why?

zone out – not think much

you have control on – over 

it’s the responsibility for – of

3.Do you agree with the following statement? The way a person dresses can express their personality.

indecisive – hard to make a decision

eclectic – diverse / many skills etc

4.Should cities strive to preserve old buildings?

encompass – to hold / represent / have inside it

Notre Dam Cathedral

High rise – tall buildings