VIP Class Notes (Ally)

Read a piece of news you’re interested in and write down your opinions

Vocabulary

succinct: 简明的; 言简意赅的

Grammar

“positive spin”

intimidate (verb)
ie. My new boss is intimidating (adj)
ie. My new boss intimidates (v) me.
ie. My new boss creates/causes intimidation. (noun)
ie. My new boss makes me intimidated. (adj)

Q: Where have you been for the past 3 years?
A: I got pregnant three years ago. And I give birth and be a stay-at-home mom to my kid 24 hours for … I think having a kid is the most difficult job I have ever had. It’s because you have to be there when she is hungry, crying… when she is sick… she have all different stage of development as parents… The other side, the parent you get the most sense of achievement. I know I haven’t been working for 3 years but I’m ready to get back to work. I have sent my kid to day-care. I have to pick her up when she finishes school, then I’ll be able to take care of her when I get off work. It’ll be a new lifestyle for us, I think it’s great for us.

A: I gave birth to my baby girl two years ago and I have been a full-time stay-at-home mom  … I think having a kid is the most difficult job I have ever had. I had to be there at all times, solving all of her problems for her… Even though I haven’t been getting enough rest/sleep, I had to work through all these difficulties. Through being a mom, I learned real responsibilities. On the other hand, I got a huge sense of achievement from being a parent. I know I haven’t been working for 3 years but I’m ready to get back to work./ready for the next stage of my life. I have sent my kid to day-care.  It’ll be a new lifestyle for us, I think it’s great for us.

Q: What kind of work are you looking for? Ideal job/position/company?
A: I used to be working as a key account manager or … because I have a kid, if I get back to work, then … I cannot work overtime. I’m thinking not as much challenging job.

I was a key account manager.
I worked as…
I used to work as…

I’m thinking not as much challenging job.
I’m planning to have a job that’s not as challenging.
I’m thinking something/a job that’s less challenging./a less-challenging(adj) job.

The most flights I have flew during that job  is 7 to 8 times…
My record number of flights per month at/for that job/during that period was 7 or 8 times.

Aug 4, 2021 Smart English Homework Teacher: Tibo
Student: Courtney

Write 2 emails (1 formal / 1 informal (imagine you have been good friends for 10 years) with the following setting:
You previously accepted to join the Super sci-fi fan conference in Nanjing on Aug 24 and appear as a speaker.
Unfortunately due to the current rise in covid cases you do not feel comfortable taking the risk for yourself and your family.
Send an email to Grace Kelly the organizer to let her know you will be able to attend

(Formal)
To : Grace Kelly
Subject : Super Sci-Fi Fan Conference Attendance ___________________________________________________

Dear Ms. Kelly,

Thank you for your invitation for Super Sci-Fi Fan Conference on Aug 24. Unfortunately, due to the current rise in COVID cases, I feel uncomfortable taking the risk/because it is too risky for myself and my family, so I have to decline your invitation with much regret . I would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused with such short notice. And I wish the event a big success.

Yours Sincerely,
Courtney
Sales Director
Diamond Inc.
No. 123, Nanjing West Road, Shanghai
Mobile: 1851234552
Email: courtneywang1222@gmail.com

(Informal)
To : Grace Kelly
Subject : Super Sci-Fi Fan Conference Attendance ___________________________________________________

Dear Grace,

How are you doing lately? I’m very sorry that I won’t be attending the Super Sci-Fi Fan Conference on Aug 24 because COVID cases are increasing lately which could possibly gain risk for myself and my family. I’m sorry for the trouble I caused, I hope you can understand and be able to find another key speaker for this event, I can introduce someone to you if you need any help with it. Don’t forget our dinner date next Friday, see you soon!

Yours,
Courtney

How are you doing lately?

I’m very sorry that I won’t be attending the Super Sci-Fi Fan Conference on Aug 24 because COVID cases are increasing lately which could possibly gain risk/be risky for myself and my family.
I’m very sorry that I won’t be attending the Super Sci-Fi Fan Conference on Aug 24 because the increasing COVID cases could be risky for myself and my family.

I’m sorry for the trouble I caused, I hope you can understand and be able to find another key speaker for this event, I can introduce someone to you if you need any help with it. Don’t forget our dinner date next Friday, see you soon!

I’m sorry for the trouble I caused, I hope you can find another key speaker for this event/ a replacement in time. Thank you for your understanding.

I can introduce/refer someone to you if you need any help with it./ If you need any help, I have some great recommendations in mind. Don’t forget our dinner date next Friday, see you soon!