VIP Class Notes (Joe)

We focused on using the present perfect tense and the past simple tense as well as building some vocabulary.

We will practice talking about a topic you prepared.

Write 8 sentences in the present perfect tense (have + verb(3)) with the phrase ‘have just’ to show that something happened very recently.

Vocabulary

hectic – crazy busy
I have a hectic schedule

comparatively (adv) – when compared against others
I am comparatively similar to my aunty

pun (noun) – a play on words
No pun intended(lie)

Safety – from threats of accidents / natural hazards
Typhoons are a threat to my safety

security – from intended harm
terrorism is a world-wide security threat

Grammar

I came back from Beijing
I have just come back from Beijing

I have a crazy business trip these days
I have crazy business trips these days

I have hectic schedule
I have a hectic schedule

Are you a new teacher for this school?
Are you a new teacher at this school?

Pronunciation

hectic – hek tik