VIP Class Notes (Li)[S]

Today we focused on:

Finding research articles

Vocabulary

midterm exams -a test in the middle of a school term

formula – a mathematical rule/a standard or accepted way of doing something

optional – you don’t have to attend

ex. The night class is optional.

mandatory – you must attend

ex. Taking the exam is mandatory.

open – willing to share, not secretive

ex. He’s very open about his weaknesses.

closed-off – the opposite of an open person

Speaking exercise

We almost go to the class every night.

We almost go to the class every night.

It doesn’t matter because the classes are optional. 

There is a different. The people in my hometown always share things with friends.

There is a difference. The people in my hometown always share things with each other/are more open and willing to share.