VIP Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

tomb-sweeping – you do this when you go to the graveyard on QM festival

1 week/1 day in advance – 1 week/1 day before

pour – when you empty the liquid in a container

ex. The boy poured everyone a cup of water.

narrow – opposite of wide

ash – powdery substance left after burning something

3000– 3 thousand (3 zeroes)

30,000 – 30 thousand

300,000 – 300 thousand

3000,000 – 3 million

graveyard – place where dead people are buried at

rides – the machines you see at an amusement park

ex. My favourite ride is the rollercoaster.

you have to line up/wait in line/queue up –  stand in a straight line and wait

accessories – extra things that are associated with any item

ex. I bought a lot of phone accessories.

tax-refund – to get money back which should be part of a tax

tax-free – no tax

appliances – electronic/machines products that you find at home

ex. Fan, TV, AC, Fridge

electronics – products like computer, tablets, phones, and so on

Speaking exercise

I know on Sunday that it will be crowded

I already know that on Sunday it will be crowded

I’ve already go tomb-sweeping in advance

I’ve already been tomb-sweeping in advance

For my family, we will to bring some food or bring some flowers.

For my family, we usually bring some food or some flowers.

Some people will open drink and spray it.

Some people will bring a drink and pour it in front of the tomb.  

It’s been a really time I’ve been there

It’s been a really long time/a while since I’ve been there two years ago.