2VIP Class Notes (Li)

Bring old homework in

Vocabulary

past year papers – exam papers from previous years

instant/pot noodles – easy noodles that cook in a few minutes

stuck in a rut – too fixed in a job, situation and you need change

ex. Many people look for change once they’re stuck in a rut.

eligible – qualified

ex. You may be eligible for a full refund.

breadwinner – the person who brings in income for the family

ex. The mother in the video is the primary breadwinner of her family.

cripple – to cause severe damage to sth so that it cannot operate effectively

ex. Parents feel that having more than one child can cripple their finances so they are not interested in having an extra child.

No, because the economy is not good and kids spend a lot of money, so we should not have kids.

No, because the economy is not good and parents spend a lot of money on kids, so we should not have kids.

hard to take care of

Education, daily expenses 

It is more than what they can afford 

Women need to give birth to children so they cannot work for a long time. As a result, they earn less money.

Mothers can work at home but not all jobs are suitable