F2F Class Notes (Raph)
Homework
Please write a professional e-mail about a company meeting using “in” “at” “on”.
Vocabulary
Couple (n): 1- two or a few things that are similar or the same, or two or a few people who are in some way connected.
E.g.: The doctor said my leg should be better in a couple of days.
E.g.: We’ll have to wait another couple of hours for the paint to dry.
E.g.: She’ll be retiring in a couple more years.
Couple (n): 1- two people who are married or in a romantic or sexual relationship, or two people who are together for a particular purpose:
E.g.: They are a newly married couple
E.g.: An elderly couple lives next door.
E.g.: Should the government do more to help young couples buy their own homes?
Object (n): 1- to disagree with something or to dislike of something or someone.
E.g.: Would anyone object if we started the meeting now?
E.g.: No one objected when the boss said it was time to go home.
E.g.: A couple of people objected to the proposal, but the majority approved of it.
Thoughtful (n): 1- carefully considering things. 2- quiet because you are thinking about something. 3- kind and always thinking about how you can help other people.
E.g.: He has a thoughtful approach to his work.
E.g.: You look thoughtful.
E.g.: Thank you for calling when I was ill – it was very thoughtful of you.
E.g.: She’s a very thoughtful person.
Chinese Zodiac (n): 1- 中国十二生肖
Zodiac Signs:
- Aquarius (水瓶座): January 20 – February 18
- Pisces (双鱼座): February 19 – March 20
- Aries (白羊座): March 21 – April 19
- Taurus ( 金牛座): April 20 – May 20
- Gemini (双子座): May 21 – June 20
- Cancer (巨蟹座): June 21 – July 22
- Leo (狮子座): July 23 – August 22
- Virgo (处女座): August 23 – September 22
- Libra (天秤座): September 23 – October 22
- Scorpio (天蝎座): October 23 – November 21
- Sagittarius (射手座): November 22 – December 21
- Capricorn (摩羯座): December 22 – January 19
Grammar
She’s English is very good. – Her English is very good.
Pronunciation
Valentine’s Day: /ˈvæl.ən.taɪnz ˌdeɪ/
Present: /ˈprez.ənt/
President : /ˈprez.ɪ.dənt/
Yoga: /ˈjoʊ.ɡə/
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