F2F Class Notes (Tony)

Vocabulary

until the money is in my hand…

follow through – finish a plan or action

I used to have bangs

bribe – pay someone to let you break the rules

eg: Elinda tried to bribe me to finish class early, but I wouldn’t do it.

back out – cancel, give up, quit

eg: He agreed to do it, but then he backed out.

throw it on – put on clothes quickly without thinking

eg: I need to throw on a jacket

crayfish/ crawfish/ crawdad – xiaolongxia

eg: I have never eaten crawfish.

reliable – to trust that someone will do something

eg: He said he will clean the kitchen, but I don’t think he will, because he’s not reliable.

mistress – a husband’s girlfriend

eg: He bought his mistress many gifts.

mutual – both sides agree or benefit

eg: China and Pakistan have a mutual interest in the project.

Reading:

http://www.51voa.com/VOA_Special_English/china-to-extend-silk-road-to-afghanistan-75125.html