Online Class Notes (Mike)

Vocabulary

terrorist (n) 恐怖分子

drill a hole 挖洞

imprison (v) 监禁

consolidate (v) 巩固

Reading

I honestly think we can win the match tonight. [NOT I strongly think]
I’m not sure if I want to invest in your business or not, but I’ll give it some thought.
Bear in mind that there are often delays to flights during bad weather. [remember]
It’s common knowledge that Hannah is looking for a new job. [everyone knows]
My teenage son hasn’t yet grasped the importance of revising for exams. [understood how
important something is]
I take the view that we are all responsible for our own actions. [believe]
It’s a foregone conclusion that Jaime will win the race. [absolutely certain]
I’m not quite sure what I’m going to do but I’ve got a rough idea. [general idea]
I don’t subscribe to the theory that nature and nurture are of equal significance but it is now a widespread belief. [hold the opinion]; [generally held view]
Opinions are divided as to whether mothers of young children should go out to work or not, but it is my firm conviction that different things suit different families. [people hold different views]; [I am totally convinced]