VIP Class Notes (Tony) [W]

Homework

Read and understand how to write an essay like this. Bring your ideas to class next time. Discuss with teacher how to write your essay.

Argumentative Essay

An argumentative essay is one that presents both sides of an issue(problem), then argues in favor of one. An argumentative essay is similar to a persuasive essay, in that the aim is to convince the reader of a particular point of view, but it also must take a neutral stance in order to present the issue as a whole before arguing in favor of one side. Some argumentative essay topics could include “Recycling: Good or Bad?” and “Video Games: Positive or Harmful?”

https://www.learnenglish.de/grammarpage.html

Vocabulary

Can you shoot 3’s?  (Three pointers)

Can you shoot free throws well?

Do you like soccer?

no.

Do you like soccer at all?

Well, I like it a little.


make up – to create something that is not real, maybe a fake story, or fake facts

eg: Did you know the 2% of the moon’s surface is covered with water?

Are you making that up?

Yeah, of course, just wanted to test you.

OK, you got me. I made that up. But, they did find water vapor on the moon.

Are you making that up too?

No, that’s a real fact.

eg: He is making up an excuse and no one believes him.

excuse – a reason, maybe not a good reason, for a mistake or something you did wrong.

eg: What’s your excuse for being late.

eg: Some students always have their excuse to avoid the teacher.

humid (wet) – when there is water in the air

eg: Shanghai is more humid after rain.

arid (dry) -dry air, climate, weather

eg: The northern part of Africa is very arid.

due – when you have to give something to someone

eg: The homework is due Friday.  Don’t turn it in late.

Grammar

I very like

I really like it

I know a guy.

A guy can fix that for you.

I know a guy [who/that] can fix that for you.

Writing exercise

Basketball is my favourite sport. I like it very much. But, why I prefer basketball to soccer?
The first reason is playing basketball needs smaller places than soccer needs. And it can play in many places.
The second reason is most the students of our class like playing basketball.There are many join us when we have a basketball match.And it is easy to make new friends in the basketball match.
The third reason is I’m good at playing basketball. I had basketball class every week in the past. And the teacher taught me many things about basketball. And he made me play basketball well. So I love playing basketball very much.
These are why I prefer basketball to soccer, I love playing basketball, and I think it is the best sport.


Basketball is my favorite sport and I really like it. But, why do I prefer basketball to soccer?
The first reason is, playing basketball needs smaller places than soccer needs. And it can be played in many places.
The second reason is, most the students in our class really like playing basketball. There are many people [ who/that ]  join us when we have a basketball match. And it’s easy to make new friends during the basketball match.
The third reason is, I’m good at basketball. I had basketball class every week in the past. And the teacher taught me many things about basketball. And he made me a good player. So I love playing basketball very much.
These reasons are why I prefer basketball to soccer, I love playing basketball, and I think it is the best sport.