VIP Class Notes (Tony)

Vocabulary

I know the feeling

the one I told you about before

substitute for her / I will be her substitute.

there are so many ambulance come to our hospital every day – there are so many ambulances at our hospital every day

there are so many ambulance come to our hospital every day – there are so many ambulances that come to our hospital every day

the competition is held (once a year/ annually)

it’s an annual (ADJ) competition. (N)

I’m more serious than you – My condition is more serious than yours

the ECG was only 10 seconds long

the machine of our department(Correct, but uncommon) – One of our department’s machines always takes a 10 second ECG, they all have custom settings, but the one used for emergencies shouldn’t ever be changed.

they last (about several seconds / a few seconds)

it’s a personal problem

the most reason – the biggest reason

I was less care about that than before – I don’t care about it as much as I did before

seconds N. – another dish or meal, after you ate.

eg: That was delicious, can I have seconds? I’m still hungry.

peace of mind – if something gives you peace of mind it stops you from worrying about a particular problem or difficulty.

eg: Taking the ECG gave me some peace of mind.

eg: Taking the pills gave me some peace of mind.

eg: Physical therapy gives the patience some peace of mind. So they don’t feel helpless.

Pronunciation

seconds – Seh Ken(d)s