F2F Class Notes November 2nd (Ben)

Vocabulary

scatterbrained 丢三落四

I can be scatterbrained sometimes: I go to the wrong place at the wrong time or I lose my stuff.

三甲 the top three

If I want to enter a top three hospital, I must be more hardworking.

a dilemma 窘境

Choosing between work and studies is a real dilemma.

postpone = delay = put off

I would like to put off my studies.

put on hold 暂时中止

I might need to put my studies on hold

a mock exam / a mock presentation 模拟

It’s better to fail the mock exam than the real exam !

due 预期，预计

The presentation is due in 2 weeks.

When is the baby due? It is due in October.

My graduation is due in 9 months. I am due to graduate in 9 months.

on the go 忙忙碌碌的

I am always busy and on the go.

hectic = busy and messy

My schedule is really hectic ! I am always on the go.

The organisation of the company is a bit hectic. Nobody knows what is happening.

混血 mixed

Mixed babies are beautiful.

on purpose = purposely 故意地

I take classes with all teachers on purpose. I purposely take classes with all teachers.

adrenaline 肾上腺素

I had an adrenaline rush after my argument with my boss.

Corrections

I am on purpose to –> I _____ on purpose