F2F Class Notes (Kyle) (S)

Conditionals

I moved to Shanghai for my husband and we are planning a trip together to take place next month. We are applying for a travel visa to the USA. For the entire process, we started it by filling out some forms on the internet and then we pay 2000 RMB for two people, or 1000RMB per person. Then we have the interview next week on the 21st of March. The interview will be held in Shanghai. Our plan is to visit Los Angeles and San Francisco over a period of 9 days. What will do on your trip? 

I5 – Interstate 5 = The major highway going North-South in California.

Highway 101 – ” the scenic route ” – the slower road and the more interesting road, along the coast line, the road is very small, there is more local traffic, a slower speed limit,

filling out forms –

duration  – 时间

will be held in– to happen in a place

plan – 计划

over a period of – duration of time

to make stops along the way – common travel phrase

ex. We will drive from LA to SF and to make stops along the way. 

to do some research – 做一些研究

First we will do some research then make a decision on which road to take. 

seasonal – to do during one of the 4 seasons

nontraditional – 不传统的

Infrastructure  – 基础 设施

the train system – 

international trade expo in Shanghai

The ability to travel in China has improved because of the improvements in the infrastructure. 

What has changed in China in the past 20 years ?

20 years I was just 8 years old, so I have to think about it. I remember that if we wanted to go to the another city we can  could only go by bus. If we took a train it would take a lot of time to go from one place to another place. The train system has become better and better.