Online Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

blacksmith – a person who makes and repairs metal things

ditch – a narrow hole that is dug for holding water on the side of the road

payment – an amount of money paid/received

ex. Hans got a bag of gold coins as payment for a year of work.

set off –  leave (to go somewhere)

ex. Hans set off to visit his mother as soon as he got his bag of coins.

ex. I’m getting ready to set off for my weekend trip.

trade – exchange/buy and sell

stream – a narrow path of water, smaller than a river

Speaking exercise

He used gold to change a horse. He used a horse to change a cow. He used cow to change a goose.

He used gold to exchange a horse. He used a horse to exchange/get a cow. He used a cow to exchange a goose.

I think he think he can get many money with this stone.

I think he thinks that can get a lot of money with that stone.