VIP Class Notes (Whitney) [S + W]

Homework

Use some of the vocabulary from today in some writing. Choose a topic that lets you use the words we learned.

Next Class Focus

Correcting the writing about Bio Oil (3/12) and reading the speech (homework from 3/12)

Vocabulary

help me out 帮忙
My colleague helped me out with a project

uninterrupted [adverb] 不会有人来打扰
un-in-ter-rupt-ed
I hope I won’t be interrupted by somebody this weekend.

unexpectedly [adverb] 
 不料到
My parents are coming to Shanghai unexpectedly for a visit.

complimented [v] 表扬 saying something nice casually because its true. 
com-plee-men-ted
My boss complimented me because I did a good job.

apparent [adj] 明显
It’s apparent that he is unhappy.

hang out [v] 出去玩
I hung out at a cafe last weekend.

supportive [adj] 支持
My friends are supportive of my ideas.

praise
[v] 表扬 when you’re very impressed or its a miracle/unexpected
He praised me, which makes me feel good.

react [v] 反应
People react well to this new product

positively [adv] 正面
We should be positively when we have trouvle
We should act positively when we’re in trouble

Bio Oil had a positive reception when we announced our new gel.

accomplished [adj] 完成
The project is finished and I feel very accomplished

appearance [n] 外表
Her appearance looks good but her soul is bad. 

errand [n] 日常任务
I have to run a few errands today, including going to the post office, buying groceries and going to the bank. 

pressure [n] 压力
I have been feeling a lot of pressure lately because of my parents.
Pressure is essential for success. 

anticipate [v] 期待
I anticipate when Bio Oil sells well next year.

intimate [adj] 亲密
It was a very intimate conversation, we talked about a lot.

embrace [vt] 拥抱/ 接受
I embrace all the challenges that are coming to me next year.

Reading

Vikki’s Love Language Results

9 Acts of Service: When your partner does something nice for you/to help you out
8 Quality Time: Spend time together alone
6 Words of Affirmation: Telling you things that make you feel good
4 Receiving Gifts: Presents
3 Physical Touch: Contact