F2F Class Notes (Mike)

Writing exercise

A Capsule hotel has cramp space which only has 2 meters by meters. Though it is small, there is a TV, a radio and a locker inside of the capsule hotel. It has advantage for people who miss the last commute bus or have busy job. If you want to relax, the capsule hotel is not your first choice.


A capsule hotel is a cramped space which only has 2 meters by one meter. Though it is small, there is a TV, radio and locker inside of the capsule hotel. It has advantage for people who miss the last commute bus or have busy job./People who miss the last commute bus or have a busy job can choose CH to stay./It is advantageous for people with a busy job or those who miss the last train/bus.

If you want to relax, the capsule hotel is not your first choice.

a space that is 2m by 1 m

CERF: Common European Reference of Framework

China is a country with a history of 5,000 years.
China is a country with 5000 years of history.

Vocabulary

personal belonging (n) 随身物品

resilient (adj.) 有韧性的
resilience (n) 韧性的

flexible (adj.) 有柔韧度的,灵活的
flexibility (n) 灵活度,灵活性
Dancers have flexible bodies.
My Sunday afternoons are usually flexible, so I can have class anytime!

represent (v)

symbolize (v)

suffocate (v)
suffocating (adj.)

repressing (adj.)

careless
careful

Grammar

though (informal): 可以放在句尾

even though: 强调作用

although: (formal)不可以放在句尾

in spite of: 可以放在句首和句尾,不可以在中间 + N
despite:

hard 硬,坚硬的,努力的
firm 坚固的,稳固的,
confirm (v) 确认
I need to confirm with my boss about the schedule.
tough:坚强的,艰难的
He grew up in a tough environment.
rough: 粗糙的,粗心,鲁莽,笨手笨脚的,