F2F Class Notes 17th March (Raph)

Continue reading A Little Princess Ch. 1. and write a short summary about the chapter. Upload it to the website.

Vocabulary

Waterproof (adj): 1- not allowing water to go through.
E.g.: Canvas boots are all right but they’re not as waterproof as leather.

Course (n): 1- a set of classes or a plan of study on a particular subject, usually leading to an exam or qualification.
E.g.: They’re going away on a training course next week.

Activity (n): 1- something that is done for enjoyment, especially an organized event.
E.g.: His spare-time activities include cooking, tennis, and windsurfing.

Beef (n): 1- cow meat.
E.g.: The spaghetti sauce is made with minced beef.

Spoil (v): 1-  to destroy or reduce the pleasure, interest, or beauty of something. 2- When food spoils or is spoiled, it is no longer good enough to eat.
E.g.: He tried not to let the bad news spoil his evening.
E.g.: The dessert will spoil if you don’t keep it in the fridge.

Spoiler (n): 1-  information in a newspaper article, blog, etc. that tells you what happens in a television programme, which may spoil your enjoyment of it if you have not already seen it.
E.g.: Spoiler alert – if you haven’t seen Sunday’s episode, stop reading now!

Cherry Blossom (n): 1- 樱花

Glacier (n): 1- 冰川

Iceberg (n): 1- 冰山

Grammar

(Original – Edited)

I started on November. – I started in November.

I will going to another city on April 26th. – I will go to another city on April 26th. 

Pronunciation

Course: /kɔːrs/

Cause: /kɑːz/

Glacier: /ˈɡleɪ.si.ɚ/

App: /æp/

Annoying: /əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/