VIP Class Notes (Tibo) [S]

Speaking exercise

I am not sure the real purpose of the new army branch.
If the purpose is about science or development in the unknown I think it is reasonable.
In China there are some types of army branches like this new branch in the US.
The mainly job of them are about science and unknown space development and something about rockets because in china the business of rockets is operated by governments so the employees are from army.

It is an important meeting in one year or 4 years and there are many news on TV.  It is to make some important decisions or plan some development strategies for the country and set some goals for some sectors.


I am not sure what the real purpose of the new army branch is.
If the purpose is about science or exploration of the unknown I think it is reasonable. /
In China there are some types of army branches like this new branch in the US. / we have a similar army branch in China.
Their main job is  about science and space exploration and rockets because in China the business of rockets is operated by the government so the employees are all from the army.  / the rocket business is tightly controlled by the government

It is an important meeting held annually / each year or every 4 years  there are many news on TV.
It is to make some important decisions or plan some development strategies for the country and set some goals for some sectors. / delegates will make important decisions for the strategy of the country

Writing exercise

Nowadays, more and more people live in cities and are used to fast-paced lives.

people who own houses in villages / house owners who live in villages where there are beautiful natural views started to reconstruct and decorate/ renovate their houses to attract urban people going there on vacation / to attract urban tourists.

People can go to natural places, breathe fresh air, eat organic foods, and release nervous. On account of the low cost of living in urban, the self-owned/ owner-occupied houses and farms, the price of farmyard resorts are affordable, just 1 to 2 hundards per day with whole day meals. These resorts are very popular among elder people. They can gather several friends to go there spending a week or more days. Especially in summer, these resorts are always cool as a result that they are located near mountains normally and even in mountains. There is another important attarctive feature of this type of vacation, the fans of mahjong can play with their partners no matter how long and without hearing famililes’ shouting. Of coure, there are many other premium farmyards with good facilities to meet the needs of family vacation and business conference.


Nowadays, more and more people live in cities and are used to fast-paced life. Some people who own houses in villages where have beauiful natural views started to reconstruct and decorate their houses for attracting urban people going there on vacation. People can get into natural enviroment, breath fresh air, eat organic foods, and release stress.

On account of the low cost of living in the countryside ,  the price of farmyard resorts operated by the house owners  are affordable, just 1 to 2 hundred per day with whole day meals. / small B&B operated by individuals are affordable. / Local B&B …

These resorts/accommodations are very popular among elder people. They can gather several friends to go there to spend a week or more.
Especially in summer, these resorts are always cool as a result that they are located near mountains normally and even in mountains. /these resorts are always cool as a result that they are normally located near mountains and even on top of mountains

These resorts are favored for their good location, they are cool all year long thanks to being located in mountainous areas.

There is another important attractive feature of this type of vacation, the fans of mahjong can play with their partners no matter how long and without hearing families’ shouting.  / fans of Mahjong can play in peace without being disturbed by the complains of their family
Of coure, there are many other premium farmyards with good facilities to meet the needs of family vacation and business conference.

Vocabulary

to adjust : to change some parameters
We set the temperature to 20C but it seems too high we will have to adjust it to maybe 16.

to modify : change
We need to modify our strategy

to justify : to show something was right / give reasons
He couldn’t justify why a student with bad grades was accepted in the top university and people suspected he was bribed.

justification (n)
The lawyer tried to find justifications for the crime.

to delegate : to give responsibility / decision power to someone else
As the manager I need to delegate tasks to competent people

delegate (n) : representative
We sent emails to our delegates to tell them to ask for help with the virus.

oval (adj) : rounded mirror shape
We need an oval frame for the painting.

Oval Office : office of the US president
He waited for the president in the Oval Office

sergeant (sgt.) (n)  中士
He is a sergeant in the Air Force.

urban(adj) : created to cities
he lives in an urban area.

breath (n)
He took a deep breath before jumping into the river

to breathe (v) : inhale and exhale
It is hard to breathe while swimming.

in peace : without being disturbed
I want to play games in peace but my GF always complains… I need to break up

nervous (adj): having a lot of stress
I was nervous before my job interview.

hostel : cheap place for temporary stay with shared facilities
He stays at the youth hostel, it is very cheap

hotel : place for temporary stay
He found a hotel in the heart of the city

resort: place to relax and have fun
There are many resorts in Sanya.

villa : very big house
He lives in a villa in Hollywood.

B&B : Bed & Breakfast
I stay in a small B&B close to the village

Grammar


non specific numbers take a S
We spent hundreds of dollars to fix his mistake

Specific numbers -> no S
We spent three thousand dollars to fix it.

Pronunciation

rockets