3VIP Class Notes (Ally)

A: memorize the outlines for speaking T234
B: summarize+conclude our memo points
C: 8 universal reasons – complete and perfect the list
D: people + objects – think of R1R2 + examples

Example of Homework A:

1. 健康

• good for my body/beneficial for my health/prolong our life
• unhealthy/unsanitary/a slow death
• addictions/uncontrollable urge/desire to do sth/
• Insomnia/keep awake past bedtime
• suffer from / get rid of diseases and illness
• keep fit/healthy
• get in shape/top shape of my life
• control weight
• obesity/mental health issues/depression are being serious issues, but issues people often ignore
• go on a diet (low carb diet, low-calorie intake, high-protein diet)
• global/world wide pandemic
• jogging/high-intensity training/weight-lifting/strength training

Example of Homework B:  Good teacher:
1. responsible:
– Being a responsible human being is one of the most important characteristic/trait that we can learn/develop. It signifies adulthood – we are no longer selfish children. We are held accountable to ourselves, and often to others as well. Being responsible means we have to be considerate to others, sometimes even before we are to ourselves.
ex) Teachers: A teacher is responsible for all of his or her students. They have the opportunity to convey or express all of their ideas and values about the world to other people, especially young people. A kindergarten teacher, for example, may be the first one to teach a child simple and fundamental concepts of life, such as respect, sharing, caring for others, or temper management…
2: knowledgeable:
– Our knowledge base decides how we perceive the world around us. An ignorant person would see the world as boring, common, black-and-white image bound by his limited understanding. A wise person will see the world like it is – colorful, vibrant, controversial, and formed based on each individual’s own conceptions. We often hear the phrase that knowledge is power, but it is also, actually, money./income.
ex) Of course/It is commonly recognized that …, knowledge is the most basic, essential requirement for being a teacher. Without knowledge, how can a teacher pass on information to his students? Schools would be a huge waste of time. Despite other elements in their personality, knowledgeable teachers are always respected by their students, because we all have an admiration for knowledge and intelligence.
3: passion:
– Passion brings power to ourselves, and we are able to accomplishment amazing feats or overcome difficult challenges with a positive attitude. Passion also exerts a positive influence on those around us and makes us a passionate, energetic team. Passion is infectious and inspirational, and it has a positive effect on not only ourselves but on our colleagues, classmates, family …
ex)A passionate teacher’s class is never boring. A passionate teacher’s lectures are very energetic and commands the attention of all of his tired students.

Vocabulary

adequate: sufficient, not very good/much

• I’d say
• This is tough decision, but if I had to pick.. I would choose…
• …  serves as a great opportunity for us to …
• enhance relationship
• expand experience, our knowledge scope, the scope of our understanding
• explore new opportunities/options
• Of course, this depends on …
• but normally/more often than not/on most occasions
• agree with/disagree with this idea, opinion, concept,saying
• decency/ upright character
• announcement, notice, proposal, suggestions, notification (for summarizing reading)
• be specific (also a form of example) ie. everywhere in China -> When you walk down the streets of SH … ie. ASAP -> before the bell rings. ie. noisy -> ringtone ..
• I know/have experience first-hand on…

an important object: cellphones/computers
R1: Communication with others
– People today use various forms of communication tools, among them, cellphones are definitely the most important/prominent. They allow us to check our emails, reply to WeChat messages, and log on to social media platforms no matter where we are.
ex. In emergency situations, cellphones allow us to call for help immediately. By dialing three different numbers, we can reach the police, the firehouse, or the ambulance. This is not only convenient but life-saving.
R2: Online payment
– Nowadays people use cellphones to pay. We do our online banking on our phones with simple-to-use apps. Also, everywhere in the streets, payment QR codes are available to those of us who never carry change, like me.
ex. We no longer have to worry about not bringing enough change for the bus or the subway. Nowadays, all buses and subways allow electronic QR code payment. We can just scan our phones and get on the bus, saving lots of time and energy.

vacations are for us to rest or relax.
… are designed for us… Whoever designed the summer vacations didn’t want us to have third semester – they wanted us to rest.

Outline:

Task 2:
1. State the change and reasons (10s)
According to the announcement, … (change, ex: school shoud …)

2. State the opinion
And/ However, the man/ woman in the conversation
2.1 thinks this is a great/ bad idea for the following two reasons.
2.2 holds a positive/ nagative view towards the anouncement.

3. State the reasons
First, he/ she mentions that …
Besides, he/ she also mentions that …