VIP Class Notes (Jesse) [W / S]

Writing exercise

The end of the year is coming, so the company is very busy. In addition to writing a lot of summaries this year and plans for next year, we also need to communicate with government leaders and VIP customers. Many colleagues are sick, but we still insist on working.
Since coming back from summer vacation, my son has not paid attention to his study before. I like playing games and watching TV.
A few days ago, my father was buried, and finally a major event at home was completed. Dad passed away almost a year, time is really fast!

The end of the year is coming / It’s the end of the year, so the company is very busy. In addition to writing a lot of summaries this year and plans for next year, we also need to communicate with government leaders and VIP customers. Many colleagues are sick, but we still insist on working / we still work. 
Since coming back from summer vacation, my son has not paid as much attention to his study as before. He likes playing games and watching TV more than studying.
A few days ago, my father was buried, and finally a major event at home was completed / finished / done. Dad passed away almost a year ago, time is really fast! / time flies

Grammar

I am taller than you.
I am not as tall as you.

“liker” = prefer
eg. I prefer tea to coffee / I prefer tea over coffee

I am as good as you
I pay as much money as you = I pay the same money as you
I don’t pay as much money as you
I paid as much money as before
He doesn’t pay as much attention as (he did) before

Pronunciation

buried – “berried”

color – “ku lur”

Speaking exercise

In my childhood i like red but I like some color, for example blue, black, gold. I like the color from overseas / abroad because the color is very pure. I still like many colors together from big brands. The quality is really good / high quality. 

I like cooking. I feel I should do them so i just do it. There is no / there is not any housework, I don’t like.

Yes, I feel the children should do some housework because it can develop their life skills.