F2F Class Notes (Raph)[W]
Vocabulary
Nickname (n): 1- an informal name for someone or something, especially a name that you are called by your friends or family, usually based on your real name or your character:
E.g.:Â We always use the nickname Beth for our daughter Elizabeth.
E.g.:Â “Darwin” was the nickname he was given at high school, because of his interest in science.
Omelette (n): 1- a dish made by mixing eggs together and frying them, often with small pieces of other food such as cheese or vegetables:
E.g.:Â I had a mushroom omelette for breakfast today.
E.g.:Â To make an omelette you must first beat the eggs.
E.g.:Â I’ll have a omelette with fries on the side, please.
Admire (v): 1- to respect and approve of someone or their behavior.
E.g.:Â I admired him for his determination.
E.g.:Â I really admire people who can work in such difficult conditions.
Envy (v/n): 1- to wish that you had something that another person has:
E.g.:Â I envy her ability to talk to people she’s never met before.
E.g.:Â I watched with envy as she left for the airport.
Beginning (n): 1-Â Â the first part of something or the start of something:
E.g.:Â She sat down and read the whole book at once, from beginning to end.
E.g.:Â I enjoyed my job in the beginning (= when I started it), but I’m bored with it now.
Seven Deadly Sins (n): 1- 七宗罪
Writing exercise
Estimation
In my estimation, we need to spend more time on the develop market. – We shouldn’t give children more pressure and punishment during adolescence.
Adolescence
Don’t give children more pressure and punishment often when they in the adolescence. – We shouldn’t give children more pressure and punishment during adolescence.
Adulthood
From 18 years old, people are in the adulthood and try to face a lot of responsibility. – From 18 years old, adulthood begins and people face a lot of responsibility.
Coincide
We had coincide with our friends during the spring festival. – Our plans coincided with our friends’ during the Spring Festival.
Redefine
Elders always redefine me some different advices or thinkings when I met some confusion –Â Whenever I’m confused, the advice from the elderly always helps me redefine the way I’m thinking
Puberty
At puberty,children will have a lot of changes on their body. – During puberty, children will have a lot of changes to their body.
Pronunciation
Nickname: /ˈnɪk.neɪm/
Omelette: /ˈɑË.mÉ™.lÉ™t/
Admire: /ədˈmaɪr/
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