VIP Class Notes (Raph)[S][R]

Vocabulary

Inaugural (adj): 1- An inaugural event is the first in a series of planned events:
E.g.: I just attended the inaugural meeting of the archaeological society
E.g.: The Titanic sank during its inaugural journey.

Liaison (n): 1- someone who works as a link of communication, helping different groups to work effectively with each other.
E.g.: She served as a liaison between the different groups.

Inundate (v ): 1- to give someone so much work or so many things that they cannot deal with it all:
E.g.: We have been inundated with requests for help.

Awe (n): 1- a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise.
E.g.: I’ve always held musicians in awe.
E.g.: As children we were rather in awe of our grandfather.
E.g.: You can’t help but stand in awe of (= respect greatly and fear slightly) powerful people.

Awesome (adj): 1- very great, extremely good. 2- causing feelings of great admiration, respect, or fear.
E.g.: You look totally awesome in that dress.
E.g.: An awesome challenge is ahead of them.

Pastor (n): 1- a religious leader in certain Protestant (新教) Christian Churches
E.g.: Her father was a pastor, so they were always very traditional.

Swamp (v): 1-  If something swamps a person, system, or place, more of it arrives than can be easily dealt with. 2- to have too much of something.
E.g.: Foreign cars have swamped the UK market.
E.g.: I’m swamped with work at the moment.
E.g.: Don’t let feelings of depression swamp you.

Swamp (n): 沼泽

Nearly 600 Volunteer to be Absent Father
(Source: www.breakingnewsenglish.com/1801/180110-absent-fathers.html)

A junior high school in Texas, USA was pleasantly surprised after being swamped by volunteers to stand in for absent fathers. Billy Earl Dade Middle School, in the city of Dallas, posted on Facebook asking for 50 male volunteers to substitute for absent fathers in an event called “Breakfast with Dads”. Event organizers were inundated with replies. They said they were astounded after nearly 600 men responded to the request and turned up at the event. The school’s inaugural “Breakfast with Dads” event was to enhance community spirit. Around 90 per cent of the children come from low-income families. Many of the students did not have a father who was able to participate in the event.

The school said the “Breakfast with Dads” event was part of an overall plan to improve its academic position. Community leaders, mentors and local organizations have combined to implement various projects to increase test scores. There has been some academic improvement at the school as a result of their efforts. A local pastor, the Reverend Donald Parish Jr, said: “When a young person sees someone other than their teacher take interest in them, it inspires them.” A school liaison officer, Ellyn Favors, commented on the success of the event. She said: “The look of awe, even disbelief, in students’ eyes as they made their way through the crowd of “Dads”

Original:

I think the video talked about a real conversation in a family. Most of the time we talk to our family in a way maybe not good enough. For example, we may only talk about something we want to talk, but we don’t listen to what our family tell us. In other words, we’re talking in overlaps way. It seems like we focus on ourselves too much, but ignore the feeling or the life of our family. We would like to get more support and love from our family, but forget to return the same thing, such as respect and listen to them.

Edited:

The Nerdwriter video “What Realistic Film Dialogue Sounds Like” talks about real conversations in a family. Most of the time, we talk to our family in a way that is not good enough to make a real connection. For example, we may only talk about the things we want, but not listen to what they tell us. It seems like we focus on ourselves too much, but ignore the feelings or experiences of our family. We would like to get more support and love from them, but forget to return the same thing, by respecting and listening to them.

Grammar

Next week I will have a friend to visit me. – Next week a friend will visit me. / A friend will visit me next week.

Pronunciation

Celsius: /ˈsel.si.əs/

Hour: /aʊr/

Inaugural: /ɪˈnɑː.ɡjə.rəl/

Various: /ˈver.i.əs/

Score: /skɔːr/

Liaison: /liˈeɪ.zɑːn/

Awe: /ɑː/

Inundate: /ˈɪn.ʌn.deɪt/

Project (n): /ˈprɑː.dʒekt/

Project (v): /prəˈdʒekt/

What Realistic Film Dialogue Sounds Like | The Nerdwriter:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHp639vhUJg&t=473s

The Nerdwriter:
www.youtube.com/user/Nerdwriter1

Vox Borders:
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8cMiYb3G5dRe4rC7m8jDaqodjZeLzCZ