VIP Class Notes (Tony)

Use the vocabulary from the last 2 classes and write a story.

Vocabulary

The literal meaning is (America and China don’t play soccer)

An ESL (English as a Second Language) Center

When do most kids go to Kindergarten in Shanghai?

How old will he be when he goes to kindergarten?

They spent more time than us actually.

so, the private schools are better than the public ones?

In America, most people don’t eat meat flavored chips

To read into something – to think too much about it, and make some creative conclusions
e.g.: Don’t read into it, he’s just 3 years old. So don’t worry about his art skills.

Sculpture – some 3D art or design that you can make with your hands.
e.g.: He made some little sculptures.
e.g.: He likes the sculpting class.

inefficient – use a lot and get a little

eg: Doing all that homework is inefficient.

underdog – in sports, the team that you think will probably lose

eg: He bet 100 yuan on the underdog, and won 8000.

American Education System:

Pre-school (Optional)

Elementary / Primary
Kindergarten (Free, Public School)

1st – 6th Grade

Middle School
7th – 8th

High School
9th-12th
9th Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, (12th) Senior

Pronunciation

I read three chapters – RED (Color)    CHAP Terrs

Grammar

so much pressure