VIP Class Notes (Whitney) [W]

Write a story that highlights the use of “travel” and “travelling” in a sentence. Bonus: use “on” to refer to a time and “in” in a sentence to refer to a place.

Watch Modern Family, season 1, episode 1

Original

I still remember the first time I saw my colleague watched the Big Bang theory, I laughed at him. That was 4 years ago, at that time, I thought it was a too boring tv series . And I remember I said: “Why did you can laugh from beginning to end , it’s too stupid.” But it is ironic that I am a big fan of the the Big Bang theory now , I really like it and I watch it everyday. It’s very funny. I never thought I’d be addicted to a American tv series.
I think the most important reason I like it is that describe a group of super smart people although sometimes they are a little bit weird. They are smart, stick to themselves theory and love each other. It is hard to meet such a special person in life.
I’m already watching it on a second time, and I think I can watch it many times. I will pay attention to the English subtitles in this time. I know maybe his level is too high, but I want to catch every chance to learn something about English, I think it will be help me.

Correction

I still remember the first time that I saw my colleague watchinged the Big Bang theory, I laughed at him. That was 4 years ago, at that time, I thought it was a very too boring tv series. And I remember I said: “Why did you can laugh from beginning to end, it’s too stupid.” But it is ironic that I am a big fan of the the Big Bang theory now, I really like it and I watch it every day. It’s very funny. I never thought that I’d be addicted to an American tv series.
I think the most important reason why I like it, is that it describes a group of super smart people, although sometimes they are a little bit weird. They are smart, true to themselves stick to themselves theory and love each other. It is hard to meet such a special people in life.
I’m already watching it for on the second time, and I think I can watch it many times. I will pay attention to the English subtitles in this time. I know maybe their his level of English is too high, but I want to catch every chance to learn something about English, I think it will be help me.

on: I’m already watching it on a second time – referring to a time 
I’m already watching it on Tuesday for the second time.
I’m already watching it for the second time.

in: I will pay attention to the English subtitles in this time – referring to a place
I will pay attention to the English subtitles in class this time.
I will pay attention to the English subtitles this time.

Grammar

Going to museums is fun and educational.

Cooking in the morning is a good habit.

Dancing all night is tiring.

I am a designer, so going to more museums or galleries is the best, although I can’t appreciate all the artwork, sometimes I think it is a mystery.

I am a ____, so going____ is ____

I am a chef, so going to the market is a good experience for me.

I go to ____, because I_____

I go to the market because I am a chef and I need to buy ingredients.

I am a ____, so cooking ____ is ____ I am a foreigner, so cooking Chinese food is difficult for me.

I ___ cook, because I _____

I don’t cook Chinese food because I am a foreigner and it is difficult for me.

I am an artist, so painting portraits is soothing for me.
I like to paint because it soothes me. because it is soothing.

I travel to Europe a lot. I enjoy travelling to Europe because of its culture and food. I am going back to Europe on Wednesday and I can’t wait. Ideally I will always go back to Europe every 6 months. My favourite place in Europe is Italy because of the handmade pasta.

freelance work – earning money by being hired to work on different jobs for short periods of time rather than by having a permanent job with one employer

eg: I do some freelance design work.

I think doing some freelance work for me is the best choice. I like freedom.
I think doing some freelance work is a better choice for me because I like freedom.

military – like, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines. US military

eg: My friend is a doctor for the military.

eg: He is a high rank in the military. / He’s a high-ranking military member.

Veteran – a person who fought in the military

eg: Some veterans in USA don’t get much help from the government.

mandatory [adj] 强制 a forced obligation or responsibility that must be carried out

In Singapore, it is mandatory to serve in the military. After you serve your time in the military, you become a veteran when you retire.

Modern Family, Season 1, Episode 1 – discuss the dynamics of the tv show and any characters that stand out.
Other series that you can consider: Suits, the Good Wife, Desperate Housewives,