VIP Class Notes (Kyle) (S)

Speaking exercise

The three elements that you need to survive are Shelter, Water, and Food.

The water when mixed with hot oil will vaporize vampirize  ( to become gas ) .  This is a traditional method of cooking pasta, called pepperonchino.

to cover the unfresh meal —–> they use a lot of spices to hide the quality of the food 

If you are a dog lover, don’t take your dog to the festival in Yu ling Festival. There are even some people who protest the festival. 

Animals make a contribution to Nature therefore they have natural rights—> What is the difference between a domesticated animal, a farm animal and a wild animal?

  • domesticated = to have in a living environment, be a house pets , like a cat, snake, dog, bird, etc.  Domestic = home
  • Farm animal include chickens, pigs, cows, sheep, rabbit, guinea pig, crabs, fish, an animal that you are raising for food —-> how big is the farm?
  • Wild animal —> an animal that lives outside of the control of Humans, knifefish, elk

Vocabulary

artisanal = handicraft sales

wild = taking things from nature

admission fees = the cost to enter a university, a concert, sports match

housing fees = the payment for housing,

late fees = extra hidden costs

living costs = food, housing, and protection against the elements

treadmill = a running machine

chill = relaxed, non-confrontational

carbohydrates = pasta, linguini, pizza, bread/pastries, potatoes, yams

to mix (v) mixture (n) = combine things

(different) spices = xiong liao

sheep dog /cattle dog = dog who works on a farm to help his owner  keep the farm animals safe.

to keep as a pet = having an animal in your house as a friend