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.