VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Homework

Write a short text about your math test, write it by hand and practice cursive writing

Vocabulary

chaotic 乱的

chaotic (adj): in a state of chaos
混乱的;毫无秩序的
E.g.: The house is a bit chaotic at the moment – we’ve got all these extra people staying and we’re still decorating.
房子里现在有点混乱——我们有客人在这里而且还在进行装修。

achievement 成绩

achievement (n): something very good and difficult that you have succeeded in doing
成就,成绩;功绩
E.g.: An Olympic silver medal is a remarkable achievement for one so young.
对于如此年轻的选手而言,夺得奥运会银牌是个了不起的成就。

achieve (v): to succeed in finishing something or reaching an aim, especially after a lot of work or effort
(尤指经过努力)完成;达到;实现
E.g.: She finally achieved her ambition to visit South America.
她终于实现了去南美洲旅游的梦想。
E.g.: I’ve been working all day, but I feel as if I’ve achieved nothing.
我干了整整一天,但觉得好像什么都没有做成。

ash (n): the soft grey or black powder that is left after a substance, especially tobacco, coal, or wood, has burned
(尤指烟草、煤、木头燃烧后的)灰,灰烬
E.g.: cigarette ash
烟灰

eruption (n): an occasion when a volcano explodes, and flames and rocks come out of it; (of a volcano) the act of doing this:
a volcanic eruption
Pompeii is famed for its burial by an eruption of Italy’s Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79.

bury (v): to put something into a hole in the ground and cover it:
E.g.: The dog run off to bury its bone.
E.g.: buried treasure
2-to cover something or someone completely with a large quantity of something:
E.g.: If an avalanche (雪崩) strikes, skiers can be buried by snow.

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