F2F Class Notes (Tony)
Next Class Focus
Focus on simple short common phrases.
Needs more review
Complete Answers:
EXAMPLE: Hoarder
Do you know anyone who is a hoarder?
I don’t know anyone who is a hoarder.
What would you do if your parents were hoarders?
If my parents is hoarder, I’m gonna let them be.
Did this shirt used to be in a better condition?
No, it is the best condition because it is the first time to wear.
You think it will degrade a lot after you wash it?
Yes, I think it will degrade a lot with washing machine.
Do you think your health has deteriorated in the last year?
I think my health has deteriorated a lot in the last year.
Vocabulary
subjective
objective
being Asian has nothing to do with most health problems
Lactose intolerant – can not tolerate lactose
eg: My uncle is lactose intolerant, if he drinks milk, he needs to go to the hospital. It’s very hard for her. She has a harsh reaction to gluten.
degrading (to a person) – make a person feel like less, doing something that you think , you or any other person should not have to do. maybe based on your status.
eg: It was degrading to him.
eg: It was degrading for him.
eg: My boss made me stand on a desk and announce to all my co-workers that I was late today. It was so degrading, I was really embarrassed. I felt degraded.
eg: It degraded his status when he threw the glass at the driver.
accuse (V) – to say that someone did something wrong, usually that affects you
eg: They accused our company of stealing their ideas. But we have been working on this idea for 4 years. Their company is only 2 years old.
Pronunciation
Asian – AAAA Zsh en
Aging – A jEEng
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