VIP Class Notes (Tibo) [S]

could you come back?  -> will he be able to come back or will he be struck in Russia?

The department who is in charge of this.. -> the immigration department
so many people have together -> many people took drugs together / got high together

It will bring pressure to this business. -> it will bring attention to the industry / The industry will be under scrutiny

people who didn’t have enough budget. people who had a tight budget /small budget
you live in downtown -> you live downtown

to take taxi at there -> take a taxi to go there / take a taxi there.

we want to make the start up as easy as possible ->we want to start as smoothly as possible

• Is it better to save the money you earn for future expenses or spend it now on things you enjoy? Give reasons to support your choice.

It is better to save the money for future expenses because of two reasons. The first reason is people cannot estimate the future risk fully. A greater risk will come to us very possibly we need to get prepared. I am sure as people grow up there will be some more expensive dreams to realize. Like you want to travel abroad around the world. That is why I think it is better to save money for future expenses.

I strongly believe that It is better to save the money for future expenses for two reasons: / there are 2 reasons for this:  The first reason is people cannot estimate the future risk fully / you need to be prepared for the future / you don’t know what the future holds / what will happen.

It is very possible that something bad happens to us. we need to get prepared. I am sure as people grow up there will be some more expensive dreams to realize/to finance. for instance you may want to travel abroad around the world. That is why I think it is better to save money to be prepared for future expenses.

• Do you prefer living in an urban or rural area? State your preference and give reasons as to why you feel that way.
  I prefer living in an urban area because it is much easier for me to get to the places I like or to my friends.
  Some people say that urban areas is so noisy but I know people can find some place in urban areas but also very quiet in the night.
  That is why I like to live in urban places.

• Do you prefer living in an urban or rural area? State your preference and give reasons as to why you feel that way.
  I prefer living in an urban area because it is much easier for me to get to the places I like or to my friends.
  Some people say that living downtown is very noisy but there are always quiet places you can find, especially at night.
  That is why I prefer to live in urban places.
  I believe the pros outweighs the cons and therefore I prefer to live in a big city.

Vocabulary

To be under scrutiny: To be under strict observation
The financial industry came under scrutiny after the sub-prime scandal.

prime locations : good locations
We tried to find a prime location for our office but they were all out of our budget.

introvert : likes to be alone / in a quiet environment.
I am an introvert. I prefer to stay alone to relax.

extrovert : outgoing / getting energy from socializing
I am an extrovert. I like to go to parties to relax.

Marijuana 大麻
Marijuana is illegal in China.

weed
We smocked weed when we were students.

to recognize : to deem as true
This certificate is not recognized by the government.

party drugs: drugs which people like to take when they party.
LSD is a party drug.

to crack down on : to enforce something very strictly for a short period of time
Shanghai decided to crack down on e-bikes.

maturity : being of age / ready
The market is not mature yet.

( car)plate :
a car plate costs more than 100k in Shanghai.

e-bikes:
I drive/ride an e-bike it is convenient

literature: study of books
My major was  English literature.

motivated : eager to do something.
The teacher was not motivated so we decided to lay him off.

Pronunciation

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