Online Class Notes (Li)
Vocabulary
drastic: extreme in effect or action
eg. Maybe we should try something less drastic first.
eg. The neighbourhood has drastically changed.
dramatic:Â sudden and extreme
eg. His parents noticed a dramatic change in his behaviour.
disposable:Â something that can be thrown away after it is used once
eg. disposable masks/toothbrush etc.
healthcare workers/professionals: people who work in healthcare
protective gear: full-body clothes healthcare workers wear at the hospital
matter of life and death:Â a situation that is extremely serious
Grammar
going well – doing well/gets betterÂ
no business is running – businesses are shut/closed/businesses have been shutdown Â
a really change in our culture, behaviour – a drastic/dramatic change in our culture, behaviour
crazy price – overpriced/unreasonable prices Â
the health situation of the patient can collapse in a rush – the overall health of the patient can deteriorate in a rush/rapidlyÂ
this lose of time – the loss of time
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