Online Class Notes (Tibo)

It is always very busy -> I am always very busy with work.

I can manage my time, just try to take the work easy / I try to take things easy.
For the new year I will book a ticket for a new year concert.

Normally I just forgot to book the ticket then when I remember it is already the end -> normally I just forget and by the time I remember tickets are already sold out.

Most of the children who are interested in Halloween have an international school background.

The companies are worldwide companies so they always have big events during Christmas or new year or thanksgiving day / during major celebrations.

It reminds me of a TV show called West world.
I haven’t finished all the seasons.
It is commonly used at work, it is trending.

How to embed digitalization into our daily work is a big topic and needs more practice to execute. / Figuring out how to integrate digitalization into our daily work is a significant challenge that requires more hands-on experience.

People talked a lot about digitalization but in reality we have a long way to go.
We have mature technology but how to use that in the business environment .. it needs more practicing -> I feel the technology is mature but we haven’t found a good practical application yet  / we haven’t found how to incorporate it well yet

Sometimes we need digital improvements but we lack practical solutions.
Answer were not that good  / chatgpt was disappointing

ChatGPT can be good for common context but for specific industries it needs more tailor made -> It needs to be customized / it needs to be tailor made to the company using it

For the countries they want to show their power and the strength exploration. On the other hand people should also explore the exterior of the earth / should explore space.
Countries are trying to explore outer space or maybe they can find resources.

If normal people have the opportunity to go to other planets it may be not that risky it may just be like a trip / when normal get the opportunity to go to other planets that would mean safety is pretty much guaranteed.

The conflict is unavoidable, both of the countries are in a special geographical areaThe Middle East has oil resources and other countries are quite ambiguous.

I hope it doesn’t expend. / I hope the conflict doesn’t escalate

In my social circles people don’t take sides. We deeply empathize with those suffering

I read an article about a Palestinian child, he said we cannot grow up.

I never know that -> I didn’t know that / I had never heard about it

I cannot finish reading a sci fi novel
When I was young I liked romance.

Sometimes I don’t understand what fashion is.
I feel it has a lot of meanings. From my understanding it is not limited to what is trendy, sometimes it may be used to describe something special or deliver a specific meaning.

Vocabulary

Informal Settlement (n): An area where people reside in makeshift or non-standard housing, often lacking basic amenities like water and electricity.
Many NGOs are working to improve living conditions in informal settlements.

Utopia (n): An imagined perfect world or society.
Many authors have written about the concept of a utopia where everyone lives in harmony.

Utopian (adj): Relating to or aiming for a perfect society.
His utopian vision of the future was one where all people were equal.

Dystopia (n): An imagined world or society where everything is unpleasant or bad.
The novel paints a dystopia where freedom of thought is suppressed.

Dystopian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of a dystopia.
The movie had a dystopian theme, showcasing a future with no privacy.

Catwalk (n): A narrow stage used by models to showcase fashion designs.
The models strutted down the catwalk, displaying the latest fashion trends.

Solidarity (n): Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group.
The community showed solidarity by supporting the family after their house burned down.

Shell (n): An explosive projectile that can be launched by artillery or other means.
During the battle, they used shells to target the fortifications.

Artillery (n): Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
The loud booms in the distance were a sign that the artillery was in action.

Pro-x: In support of or favoring ‘x’.
She is pro-environment and always advocates for sustainable practices.

Israel (n): A country in the Middle East.
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel.

Israeli (adj): Relating to Israel or its people.
The Israeli cuisine is known for its delicious falafel and hummus.

Spectacular (adj): Visually striking, especially in a manner that is impressive.
The view from the mountaintop was simply spectacular.

Pronunciation

sci fi