VIP Class Notes (Li)

Vocabulary

I’m not in the mood to work – not feeling/wanting to do sth

free – opp. of busy

inner/middle/outer ring – 内/中/外 环

mango – 芒果

lemon – 柠檬

KOL/influencer – 博主

recommend – to suggest/advise

Grammar

for example/for instance – 比方说

ex. For example, I want to buy a new bed, I will go to the store to try it out first.

if + adverb of time  

ex. If I have to work next week, I will need to rest well this weekend.

Speaking exercise

I took a day off and I just drank a cup of coffee. And, I drove to my grandmother’s home with my mum.

I took a day off and I just drank/had a cup of coffee. And then, I drove to my grandmother’s home with my mum.

This week I got off work on time.

I got off work on time this week.

In the end of the year, I’m free.

At the end of the year, I’m free/ I have more time to do other things. 

For now, I apply a temporary license plate so I can drive in SH. But, I can’t drive to other places.

For now, I have applied a temporary license plate so I can drive around SH. But, I can’t drive to other cities.

I can use it for 50 days. Next week, if I can’t get a real license plate, I will apply license plate from other city.

I can use it for 50 days. If I can’t get a real license plate next week, I will apply for a license plate from another city.

If I saw a stuff that I like, maybe I will buy it.

If I see something that I like, I will likely buy it.

The quality is okay.

The quality is average/satisfactory/alright.

I don’t know if it is good, I had to buy it.

I’m not sure about the quality but I had to buy it.