F2F Class Notes (Raph)

Write one or two sentences using each of the words you have learned today.

Vocabulary

Imaginary (adj): 1- Something that is imaginary is created by and exists only in the mind:
E.g.: As a child I had an imaginary friend.
E.g.: The story is set in an imaginary world.

Former (adj): 1- of or in an earlier time; before the present time or in the past:
E.g.: Barack Obama is the former president of the United States
E.g.: The luxury apartments are in a former factory.
E.g.: We need a reference from your former employer.

Propose (v): 1- to suggest (something, such as a plan or theory) to a person or group of people to consider. 2- to ask someone to marry you. 3- 提出
E.g.: The scientists proposed a new theory.
E.g.: The mayor proposed a plan for a new bridge.
E.g.: I remember the night your father proposed to me.

Proposal (n): 1-  something (such as a plan or suggestion) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider. 2- 提案
E.g.: Everyone thought the proposal made sense.
E.g.: They approved my proposal.
E.g.: The committee is reviewing the proposal for the new restaurant.

Giant (n): 1- an imaginary creature like a man but extremely tall, strong, and usually very cruel, appearing especially in children’s stories. 2- someone who is taller or larger than usual
E.g.: Dad told us stories of a big, bad giant who ate little children.

Gigantic (adj): 1- extremely large.
E.g.: There is a gigantic statue in the middle of the square.
E.g.: The cost has been gigantic.

Criticism (n): 1- the act of saying that something or someone is bad.
E.g.: The designs for the new mosque have attracted criticism.
E.g.: I have a few criticisms to make about your speech.

Reaction (n): 1- behavior, a feeling or an action that is a direct result of something else:
E.g.: I love to watch people’s reactions when I say who I am.
E.g.: There has been an immediate reaction against the government’s proposal.
E.g.: Reactions to the proposal so far have been mixed.

Forehead (n): 1- 前额

Crown (n): 1- 王冠

Pronunciation

Wedding: /ˈwed.ɪŋ/

Reference: /ˈref.ɚ.əns/

Crown: /kraʊn/

Imaginary: /ɪˈmædʒ.ə.ner.i/

Giant: /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Gigantic:  /ˌdʒaɪˈɡæn.t̬ɪk/

Former: /ˈfɔːr.mɚ/

Farmer: /ˈfɑːr.mɚ/

Allergic:  /əˈlɝː.dʒɪk/

Mild: /maɪld/

Criticism: /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/