F2F Class Notes (Nemo) [S]

NemoJoan

Vocabulary

in-law(s) (n): 1-a parent of your husband or wife or a member of his or her family:
E.g.: He’s spending the holiday with his in-laws.

half-brother/sister (n): 1-a brother who is the son of only one of your parents

surname (n): 1- the name that you share with other members of your family; last name:
E.g.: Her first name is Sarah but I don’t know her surname.

nephew (n): 1-a son of your sister or brother, or a son of the sister or brother of your husband or wife
E.g.: I watched my two-year-old nephew toddling around after his puppy.
E.g.: I took my two-year old nephew down to the beach with his bucket and spade.

niece (n): 1- a daughter of your brother or sister, or a daughter of your husband’s or wife’s brother or sister
E.g.: My niece was showing me all the tricks that she’s learned to do with her new magic set.
E.g.: I bought my niece one of those toy dogs on wheels.

delicacy (n): 1-something especially rare or expensive that is good to eat:
E.g.: In some parts of the world, sheep’s eyes are considered a great delicacy.

Speaking exercise

Nanjing is a ancient capital for 6 dynasties, and it’s not a big city but i think that it’s modern like Shanghai. You can see a lot of old buildings in Nanjing, and you can try a lot of local delicious food. In summer the weather in Nanjing is very hot, so I don’t like stay there in summer. But in spring and autmn the weather in there is very comfortable. If you have time you could go there for a week and to see the ancient buildings.

Nanjing is/was an ancient capital during the rule of 6 dynasties, also it’s not a big city but i think that Nanjing is modern in the same way like Shanghai.You can see a lot of old buildings in Nanjing, and you can try a lot of local delicious food/delicacies. In summer the weather in Nanjing is very hot, so I don’t like to stay there during summer, but in spring and autmn the weather over there is quite pleasant. If you have time you could go there for a week in order to/so you could see the ancient buildings.

Pronunciation

modern-/ˈmɑː.dɚn/