VIP Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

store/v – to keep/put things at a place

ex. store books/food/water

imitate/mimic/v – copy sbd else

ex. Many people want to imitate his designs after the products became popular.

personal trainer – gym coach

body fat percentage – % of fat in one’s body

ex. After going to the gym, my body fat percentage decreased by a bit.

tone – when your body is firm and tight 结实

ex. She looks very toned after going boxing for a few months.

persist – to continue doing sth

ex. I think it’s hard to persist if you don’t have someone to encourage you.

first/second half of the year – first 6 months/next 6 months

Speaking exercise

I don’t know why I go to class

I’m not sure why I’m having classes 

Before I was going to do IELTS, but I didn’t really prepare for it, so I think I didn’t really get my goal grade.

Before I was going to take the IELTS, but I didn’t really prepare for it, so I think I won’t get my ideal grade. 

Yes, I think I can learn it as a skill and maybe do some part-time job.

Yes, I think I can learn a new skill and maybe do some part-time work. 

After a month, there’s nothing different.

After a month, there’s not much difference.  

If there’s no class, it’s really hard to persist. If I have class with my teacher then I know I can’t be late or cancel the class.

If there’s no trainer then it’s really hard to persist. If I have class with my trainer then I know that I can’t be late or cancel the class.