Online Class Notes (Tibo)

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It’s nice, just relaxed we went to the bookstore with kids. -> It was nice , we just relaxed and went to the bookstore with the kids. / we took the kids to the bookstore.

We call it the golden week. In this Thursday. -> it starts on Thursday night
We will travel to Fujian.
We will drive after getting off work / we will leave right after work.

It will take about 8h if there is no traffic jam.
It is about 800km away..
usually we will have a rest in one of the rest areas on the highway

if we go on Friday there will be a traffic jam because many people will leave the city to travel to other places. / we decided to go on Thursday because everyone will leave on Friday and roads will be much more crowded.

We will leave at 5pm.
Every long holiday we drive to far away places.

We plan to visit the countryside, with a car it is more convenient.

We plan to stay all 8 days in Fujian and visit different cities.
We will go back one day before the end of the holiday.

There is no other vehicle so maybe drones are a good solution for delivery
The drone can carry 6kg when it is fully charged. / The maximum load is 6kg.

We also have this solution in China for last mile delivery.
I think it is only in big cities.
It is quite new we only did the test in some districts.
We have one drone going from the Huawei plant to our warehouse in Dongguan.
There are lots of small packages.
I don’t know the details because I didn’t lead the project.

It takes time because I think from a cost perspective maybe at this moment the cost of drones is higher than to hire someone.  / right now drones are not cost effective
Maybe in the future when the cost comes down it will become more interesting.

Grammar

in for month / season / year
in 2023
in Summer
in September

on + day / date / event
on 2023/09/23
on monday
on my birthday

Vocabulary

rest area (n): A designated place along highways or roads for drivers to take a break.
We decided to stop at a rest area for a coffee break during our journey.

automatic (adj): Operating by itself, typically without direct human intervention.
The door is automatic; it senses when someone approaches and opens on its own.

maximum load (n): The highest weight or capacity that a system or vehicle is designed to carry safely.
The plane’s safety is compromised if it exceeds its maximum load.

remote (adj): Located far from main areas or cities, often with limited accessibility.
During our trip to Fujian, we intend to explore some of the remote villages nestled in the hills.

to launch (v): To introduce a new product or service to the market.
Last week, Apple launched the iPhone 15 with much anticipation.

product launch (n): An event or campaign introducing a new product to the market or public. I received an exclusive invite to the product launch of a revolutionary tech gadget.

permanent (adj): Lasting indefinitely without change; opposite of temporary.
This special offer isn’t permanent, so make sure to grab it while it lasts!

permanently (adv):
Starting next semester, we’ll permanently offer a 10% discount to all registered students.

to disrupt (v): To interrupt an event, activity, or process by causing a disturbance or problem.
Unpredictable weather patterns recently disrupted the region’s transportation networks.

disruption (n): A disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process.
The storm caused major disruptions to the city’s traffic flow and public transit.

harbor (n): A place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter, especially one protected from rough waters.
Cargo from around the world gets unloaded at the city’s bustling harbor.

authority (n): An organization or governing body with the power to make decisions, give orders, or enforce laws.
The local health authority issued guidelines on combating the recent flu outbreak.

proximity (n): Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
If fatigue sets in during our drive to Fujian, we’ll look for a rest area in close proximity to take a breather.

Pronunciation

delivery

launched

permanently (adv)

disruption

distribution

island (say i land)

perspective