F2F Class Notes (Tony) [W]

Demo StudentIvy

Homework

Find an Article in English and explain it to the teacher.

After you explain it, show the teacher to check it you’re right.

Bring the article, or link to article in HW.

Vocabulary

I didn’t know the appearance of it. If it’s made by metal or glass.

What is a display case?

A display case is a glass box to show something, usually important or valuable.

I don’t like kids to attend enter any competition. Like, what are they trying to approve prove.

why didn’t he ask me until today?

genre – a category or kind of

eg: Pop is the only genre I really listen to. Well, actually it’s hard to say, it depends on the melody, no matter the genre of the music.

irony / ironic (adj) – 1. something that goes against it’s own meaning. Like, an umbrella that makes you more wet. 2. strange or funny because something (such as a situation) is different from what you expected

eg: I took an umbrella, but it had a hole in the middle and now I’m completely soaked, even more than other people without an umbrella. It’s ironic that the umbrella got me even wetter.

eg: It’s ironic that rules actually make the game fun. Without rules, it’s just too easy.

eg: I took a taxi because I was late. Ironically, I got there later than if I would have walked.

eg: Ironically my boss asked me to have lunch together today, but it’s the first time since I started working there.

Yeah, I guess that’s ironic.

Pronunciation

Genre – Zsshaan Ruh / John Re

Writing exercise

If I was Jack Ma’s daughter, I don’t want to work any more. First of all, I want to study further in different universities in different countries. Then, I want to foud a company and invest all kinds of interesting inventions. Most importantly, I would never consider whether it gets profit or not. I also want to set up another company to earn money. I haven’t decided yet, maybe it’s about entertainment/education or traveling. Except work, I would like to enjoy my private time. Fly to different countries, explore interesting sports, taste delicious cuisines and make more and more friends.
If I was Jack Ma’s daughter, I wouldn’t want to work any more. First of all, I’dwant to study further in different universities around the world. Then, I want to start a company and invest in all kinds of interesting inventions. Most importantly, I would never consider whether its profitable or not. I also want to set up another company to earn money. I haven’t decided yet, maybe it’s about entertainment/education or traveling. Except for work, I would like to enjoy my private time. Flying to different countries, exploring interesting sports, tasting delicious cuisines and making more and more friends.
 [ I wouldn’t wanna have a job. / I woudn’t wanna work for someone ]