F2F Class Notes (Nemo)

we have many things in common-

we share the same opinions/ideas
we share the same values 

have something in common-to share the same interests or have similar characteristics:
E.g.: I didn’t think Larry and Patricia had anything in common, but they talked all evening.

birth rates are decreasing

baby-boomer-a person who was born during a baby boom, especially the one that happened in the UK and the US following the Second World War

in your opinion

人多力量大[rén duō lì liàng dà]
There is strength in numbers.

The population grew immensely.-人口增长很大。

immensely (adj):extremely:
E.g.: He was immensely popular in his day.
E.g.: She’s an immensely talented young athlete.

population/baby boom

in your backyard-in the area where you live, or in the area of interest or activity that you are involved in or responsible for:
E.g.: How would you feel about them building a nuclear power station in your backyard?
E.g.: We should take a look at what is happening in our own backyard before criticizing what is taking place in other countries.