Online Class Notes (Tibo)

We had a little reorganization in our controlling team and now I lead the reporting team. / Our controlling team went through a reorganization

parents like to give red packets to teachers but our teacher refused them all and still treats students really well.
It is him being the strange person -> he may look a little strange to other people

I see some progresses of him -> I see his progress

everyday he lost his rubber and his pencil -> everyday he loses his rubber and his pencils.

you just prepare 2 pencils for him tomorrow and if he lost them again I will help. -> you just prepare 2 pencils for him tomorrow and if he loses them again I will help.

We need to prepare crayons and pencils everyday and he usually loses them all.
Actually he gave them to his classmates.

The next day I found all the crayons were broken.
I don’t know how to say him  -> I don’t know how to consider that

sometimes you can borrow your things to others -> sometimes you can lend your things to others / you can let other people borrow your things.

Now he cares money too much -> now he cares about money too much.

We still wore t-shirts last week but now it is below 20 degrees.

I can understand the government’s decision to control foreigners. Every government needs to make sure the country is stable and the government has the power to control the country.

In a lot of countries you can buy the land and after many years they can control your country through this way so they need to make sure the government still has some power.
If a lot of refugees come to your country it will create a lot of problems. It may hurt the benefit of their own citizens.
Refugees are victims of politics and just want to find a safe place to live.

The Japanese kind of want Brazil to become like a part of Japan.

if I have to go to another country I might take gold, but if I go to an island I would bring something that makes fire and some drugs and clothes, then money is not important. You should bring your knowledge but I don’t have this kind of knowledge. / I don’t have survival skills.

I don’t like a lot of people on the beach, I try to find luxury hotels because they have their own beach and it is private and you can enjoy a peaceful time. / I try to find hotels with a private beach.

Several years ago it is not developed -> it was not developed

In SH it is always very crowded

Before I seldom cared about the news about the middle east. Because of this war I saw news about history of those 2 countries. I cannot tell who is right and who is wrong.

I sometimes imagine if I lived there.
Why the government don’t think about their people. / I wonder, shouldn’t the government do more for their citizens
If I am a people in Palestine -> If I were a Palestinian citizen / If I lived in Palestine, I may be very angry against Israel.
Some of them just want to live a peaceful life.

If your family died to the war you may be part of the power against the enemy. / If your family died to the war you may want to get revenge

Maybe western countries hope the war can continue, they make money from wars.

The Philippines always challenges China about the South China Sea. Maybe there will be a lot of small wars around the world. / local conflicts

A lot of people are selling their houses in SH. Those who sell usually have more than 1 and are afraid of the war so they want to change their house into money. / they want to free some cash.

During a war money’s value will decrease / during a war money will devaluate tremendously

During a war you may not be able to withdraw money from the bank

Vocabulary

Internship (n): A temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment.

• She secured an internship at a prestigious law firm in Buenos Aires.

Withdraw (v): To take money out of a bank account.

• He went to the ATM to withdraw some cash for the weekend.

Deposit (v): To put money into a financial account.

• Every month, I deposit a portion of my paycheck into a savings account.

Hyperinflation (n): An economic situation where inflation increases rapidly and uncontrollably.

• During the hyperinflation period, the value of currency plummeted daily.

USSR (n): The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a former federation of Communist republics.

• The USSR was once one of the world’s two superpowers.

Ukraine (n): A country in Eastern Europe.

• Ukraine is known for its rich cultural heritage and vast agricultural lands.

Jerusalem (n): A city of significant historical and religious importance in the Middle East.

• Jerusalem is a pivotal city for many religions.

Brazil (n): The largest country in South America.

• Brazil is famous for its Amazon rainforest and vibrant culture.

Brazilian (n/adj): A person from Brazil or related to Brazil.

• The Brazilian delegates participated in the international conference.

Rio de Janeiro (n): A major city in Brazil, known for its beaches and Carnival festival.

• Rio de Janeiro was once the capital of Brazil and is now a major tourist destination.

Deport (v): To expel a foreigner from a country, typically on the grounds of illegal status or for having committed a crime.

• The government decided to deport the man after his visa expired.

Deportation (n): The action of deporting a foreigner from a country.

• Deportation proceedings can be a lengthy and complex process.

Detention (n): The act of detaining someone or the state of being detained.

• The suspect was held in detention while the police conducted their investigation.

Detain (v): To hold or keep someone in custody, especially for legal purposes.

• The officer had to detain the individual suspected of shoplifting.

Exodus (n): A mass departure of people.

• The economic crisis led to an exodus of young professionals seeking opportunities abroad.

Lend (v): To give something to someone for a short period, expecting it to be returned.

• Could you lend me your book on economics until next week?

Borrow (v): To take and use something that belongs to someone else with the intention of returning it.

• She needs to borrow a dress for the gala tonight.

Pronunciation

crayon

bombardment

Ukraine

Saudi Arabia