F2F Class Notes 29th September (Eddie) [3]
Today was a hectic day. / Today was a crazy day.
hectic adj = very busy
one good thing
one bad thing
Q: How was your day?
A: It was great. I met an old friend from childhood and we spent two hours talking. Unfortunately, she had to catch a plane and had to leave.
Q: What plans do you have for next week?
A: I plan to go to Inner Mongolia for eight days. I have always wanted to go, but I have never been able to.
to be able to (ability)
I can play the piano.
Two years ago I couldn’t play the piano. / I was not able to.
I can read Chinese.
Two years ago I was not able to.
I will not be able to come to your party next week. / I can’t come to your party next week.
1. can (ability)
I can drive a car. (I know how to drive a car)
I can use a computer. I know how
2. can (permission)
I can’t drive in China. (I am not allowed to drive in China)
I can’t slap people in the street. it is not allowed
AND
BUT
OR
I like tennis. I like swimming. => I like tennis and swimming.
I like tennis. I don’t like swimming. => I like tennis but I don’t like swimming.
I can play tennis. I can swim. => Tomorrow I can play tennis or go swimming.
I am happy.
I am very happy because I found Y100,000 in the street.
I am very happy because I found Y100,000 in the street just when I needed it.
I have an iPhone.
I have an iPhone and I am very happy with it.
I have an iPhone and I am very happy with it because it helps me do all kinds of things.
I have an iPhone and I am very happy with it because it helps me do all kinds of things, but sometimes I forget to charge it.
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