F2F Class Notes 3rd December (Tony)

Corrections

I read some books at the library this morning.

I feel quite busy and overwhelmed. 

I think it’s a genetic problem.

Vocabulary

work on sth. – to put in effort to do sth. eg: “I’m working on finding a new job.”

Theoretical (adj) – based only on theory, not in real world use eg: “That idea is theoretical and has not been proven or tested.”

distracted – your attention is focused on sth. else, thinking about sth. else eg: “He got distracted and missed an important phone call.”

out of it – not completely focused or thinking clearly eg: “Sorry I’ve really busy lately, and I’m a little out of it.”

Badminton – a sport where you hit something shaped like half a ball with some feather-like ends on one side over a net. eg: “I used to play badminton in middle school.”

transition – a change from one thing to another eg: “We need to transition to clean energy.”

Native American – Indian  an indigenous person from North or South America.

reservation – in america its a special area of land that is kept for native americans to use, but still a part of the USA eg: “They are trying to build a pipeline through a native american reservation.”

on the fence – not on either side of the argument or decision eg: “He’s been on the fence about this topic, I don’t think he will ever choose a side.”