VIP Class Notes (Li)

Generation gap

Vocabulary

out of sbd’s control – cannot be managed

ex. Travelling regulations during COVID-19 is out of our control.

cash in on sth – to take advantage of an event/occasion to make money

ex. Cinemas cashed in on the Spring Festival by increasing ticket prices.

red packet – hong bao

network – connect/communicate with others

fixated – cause someone to become obsessed with something or someone

rebellious – to disobey, resist control

ex. Most kids become rebellious when they reach adolescence.

come to a realisation – to come to terms with sth

submit an application – send formal documents/request

maintain a balance – keep a balance

The statement will be change and you cannot predict that

The rules/regulations can change anytime and you cannot predict what will happen 

I heard that they are more like to find new things like like to follow the new trendy and they pay more money to consumer

I heard that they are more likely to be open to new ideas such as to follow new trends and they are more willing to pay more money on consumer products/goods  

They are like to spend more money on the things they like animation good or something not that common

They are likely to spend more money on the things they like such as animation goods/merchandise or things that are not common/limited edition products  

He will save the red pocket for buying that

He will save his red packets to buy these things  

They will connect through application groups

They will connect/network on messaging apps/They will create groups on messaging apps 

As parents they also change with the kids. The older generation can feel the difference with themselves. Being a parent, you also need to change your mindset.

As parents they also change when they have kids. The older generation can feel the difference/change with their mindset. Being a parent, you also need to change/adjust your mindset.

Parents should make a balance

Parents should maintain a balance between A and B…

Pronunciation

virus – vai-ras

nephew – neh-few

packet – pac-kit

pocket – pock-kit