F2F Class Notes April 12th (Ben)

Demo StudentCarol Lee

Vocabulary

compel = force someone to do something

I didn’t want to do it, but my mother compelled me to get up and go to school.

He offered me a gift for my birthday last week, now I feel a bit compelled to return the favor.

in general

I want to speak about growing up in general.

by far = with a great difference

——–5—-4——-3———–2—1–\\ Runner #1 won (but #2 was very close)

——–5—-4—-3–2—————-1–\\ Runner #1 won by far (there was a big difference with the next runner)

Shanghai is the best city in China by far. All other cities are a step under.

Where do you stand on that topic? = what’s your opinion?

  • Do you have any children?
  • Not that I know of

a puddle 小水坑

a pond 水坑，小池

The snake clenched itself into a bridge/bow over the pond.

walk (all) over someone = to control someone, treat them badly, take advantage of them

The snake let people walk all over him

deep =/= superficial (shallow)

Children only see the superficial story while grown-ups can perceive the deeper meaning.

大理石 marble