Online Class Notes (JJ)

Speaking exercise

the market is flat —> the real estate market has stagnated 

Chinese cities/cities in China 

I was enjoying everything happened that year —> I was enjoying everything that happened that year

I had a very bright perspective when I … —> I had a very positive outlook/perspective

I had a lot of study to do —> I have a lot of studying to do

in the next two years —> within the next two years

Vocabulary

stagnate: when things aren’t going up or down – stay at the same level

stagnation: the noun for stagnate (v)

resilience: the ability to cope with unfortunate/unfavorable events and circumstances

(to be resilient)

to cope: to deal with something/handle a situation

Ex: To cope with breakups, I will turn to my close friends and ask for their support.

coping n.

Ex: My way of coping with stress is to exercise.

Next class: Continue from question #22.