VIP Class Notes (Li)
Homework
Pick 5 places and write out the dialogues. Keep your sentences simple. You can choose a starting point by yourself.
Today we focused on:
Directions + prepositions of place
Vocabulary
escalator – open with steps
lift/elevator – a box
I would like a seat closer to the front/the middle/the back of the aircraft.
cross – walk past the street to stop at where you are
go past – walk past the street/a building and continue on
tunnel – 隧道
dehumidifier –
across from <-> opposite
Grammar
prepositions of place
in – enclosed space (walls on the side)
ex. in the South/north
ex. in the car/my house/the subway
ex. in my bag/pocket/wallet
ex. in city/country
on – a surface (touching)
ex. on the right/left
ex. on the table/floor
ex. on the lift/elevator
ex. on the train/bus/plane
at – specific location/point
ex. at a road/corner
ex. at the bus stop/at this intersection
ex. at the company/work
ex. at the top/middle/bottom of the page
ex. at the corner on the left
above – like “on” but “floating”
ex. above sea level
ex. above skyline
below – opposite of above
ex. below sea level
ex. below this building
in front of <-> behind
Speaking exercise
A: Excuse me, would you tell me how to get to Jingan Temple, please?/would you please tell me how I can get to Jingan Temple?
B: (You can) Walk down Reel and turn left on NJ West Road and go straight (ahead) and you will see Jingan Temple at the corner of HS Road and NJ West Road.
B: Turn left from Reel and walk along NJ West Road and you will see Jingan Temple at the corner between HS Road and NJ West Road.
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