F2F Class Notes (Tony)

Find the TWO most common mistakes in your writing.

Vocabulary

It could be a lot worse

a highly sought(seek) after job

Waiting in line for hours is a bit upsetting.

Getting a new job is a bit exciting.

I don’t know what the moisture content is.

the high moisture content is what made it moldy.

the high moisture content made it moldy.

Are there still some packages in transit?

No there aren’t any packages in transit. They’ve all arrived. (at the U.S. warehouse)

One day, I was told from my boss that her friend requested her to take care of her friend’s cat, Siska for a few months. My boss loves cat very much therefore she agreed with it. Her friend is very happy for her decision. She also discussed with me if I can take care of this cat with her in the office. I was so excited to hear this good news because I love cat too.

On that Thursday, my boss brought a cat to office. When I saw her in my first eye, I had fallen in love with her. I wanted to touch her and held her at once but I was stopped by my boss. She said, it was not good for Siska because everything here are new for her. She must be nervous and we should give her more time. Let her feel our office is safe place for her. After one or two days, when she did feel safely and familiar with you, she would play with you.

At first, Siska always hided under cabinet, she went out only for food and bathroom. She seemed afraid to approach us. But after a few days, she can get along well with us. Now we are friends. She always sleeps on my lap or chair and jumps onto my table to purr for me. I love Siska and I proud of her because she brought a lot of fun to me during my working time.

One day, my boss told me that her friend asked her to take care of another friend’s cat, Siska, for a few months. My boss loves cats very much so she agreed. Her friend was very happy to hear this. She also asked me if I could take care of this cat with her in the office. I was so excited to hear this good news because I love cats too.

That Thursday, my boss brought a cat to our office. When I first saw her, I had fallen in love. I wanted to pet her and hold her at once but I was stopped by my boss. She said, it was not good for Siska because everything here is new for her. She must be nervous and we should give her more time to get settled and let her feel our office is a safe place. After one or two days, when she did feel safe and familiar with you, she would play with you.

At first, Siska always hid under the cabinet, she only went out for food and the litterbox. She seemed afraid to approach us. But after a few days, she started to get along well with us. Now we are friends. She always sleeps on my lap or chair and jumps onto my table to purr for me. I love Siska and I am proud of her because she has made work more fun for me.

Pronunciation

familiar – Fuh Mill-yerr

cabinet – Kaa-Bnet