F2F Class Notes 5th April (Raph)[S]

Vocabulary

Situation (n): 1- the set of things that are happening and the conditions that exist at a particular time and place. 2- 情况
E.g.: Her news put me in a difficult situation.

Schedule (n): 1- a list of planned activities or things to be done.
E.g.: I have a very busy schedule this week.

Flexible (adj): 1- able to change or be changed easily according to the situation.
E.g.: My schedule is flexible – I could arrange to meet with you any day next week.

Adapt (v): 1- to change something to suit different conditions or uses. 2- 适应
E.g.: When he moved to China, he had difficulty adapting to the culture.

Due (adj): 1-  expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time.
E.g.: The report is due on Thursday.

Therefore (adv): 1- because of that; for that reason.
E.g.: I have a terrible cold, therefore I have to go to the doctor after work.

Grammar

I’m stay home. – I stayed home.

Pronunciation

Better: /ˈbet̬.ɚ/

Behavior: /bɪˈheɪ·vjər/

Understand: /ˌʌn.dɚˈstænd/

Culture: /ˈkʌl.tʃɚ/

Original:

The government tax let us payment the tax at this month, so I want you approval the stamp on the tax bill.

Edited:

Good afternoon, Mrs Sukhui,

I am writing you this email to let you know that the government tax is due this month. Therefore, I need you to stamp the tax bill before Friday, so we can make the payment.