Demo Class Notes (Ariel – Phil)

Today we focused on:

Talked about city life and different problems that people face. Also gave an introduction about herself and the company she works for.

Homework

prepare an introduction about your company and why your company is different from other companies.

also talk about the products that your company offers.

Vocabulary

cost of living – monthly or daily expenses rent, food, public transport, medical care

Shanghai has a high cost of living.

mortgage – loan from the bank for an apartment or house 100,000

I took out a mortgage to buy an apartment.

deposit – a payment % in advance to buy an apartment

I needed a 20% deposit to get a mortgage on my apartment.

pension – the money that the government gives to retired people

the pension in Taiwan is average for old people.

trainee – a person who is still learning how to do their job

I am a trainee in my company.