2xVIP Class Notes (Vicki)

Speaking exercise

Describe a tall building in your city you like or dislike 
Where it is
What it is used for
What it looked like
And explain why you like or dislike it

Describe a home that you visited but did not want to live in 
Where it is
What it is like
Why you visited it
And explain why you would not like to live there

Describe a plan in your life (that is not related to work or study)
What it is about
Why you make it
What you need to do first
And explain how you would feel if it is successful

Describe an occasion when many people were smiling
When it happened
Who you were with
What happened
And explain why most people were smiling

Describe a time needed to use your imagination 
When it was
Why you needed to use imagination
How difficult or easy it was
And explain how you felt about it

Describe a short trip often take but do not like
Where you go
When you go there
Why you go there
And explain why you do not like the trip

Describe a time when you tried to do something but was not successful 
When it was
What you tried
Why it was not very successful
And how you felt about it

Vocabulary

viewing platform – 观景台

wealth / fortune – 财富

landmark – 地标

related to – 与。。相关

scenery – 风景

cherish – 珍惜

graduation photos – 毕业照