F2F Class Notes February 17th (Ben)

Grammar

How are things going ? (+ for you today)

How are you? How are you doing?

When it comes to = used to introduce a topic 在—方面

When it comes to eating, I am always ready.

When it comes to sports, I know nothing.

I love children, but when it comes to having some, I don’t feel ready yet.

To continue on this topic 接着这个话题

Vocabulary

appreciate 欣赏

admire 钦佩，羡慕，崇拜

My boss isn’t the smartest guy around but he is a nice guy. I don’t admire him but I appreciate him.

I hate Steve Jobs as a person but I must say he did do a good job developing his company. I do admire him, though I don’t appreciate him. When it came to managing people, he acted as a real dictator 独裁者

(around = in this area)

inspire = 启发思考，激励 give an idea

Steve Jobs’s story inspired many young people to set up their own company.

Gaddafi inspired the Dictator’s character.

The character of the Dictator was inspired by Gaddafi.

strike = leave a deep impression

Which part of the movie struck you?

The part that struck me were the first 10 minutes.

Pronunciation

colleague = co -LEEG

colleagues = co – LEEGZ

college = co – LUDJ