VIP Class Notes (Mike)

Homework

Find a controversial topic/issue and express your opinions.

Vocabulary

wicked (adj) evil

gamble (v) 赌博
i.e. He is a big gambler

be addicted to sth – addictive 

degree (n) 程度

boundary

vague/blurry 

tricky (adj)

prostitute (n) 

STD: sexually transmissive disease

subtitle/caption (n)字幕

lines (n) 台词

policy-maker

controversial (adj) 有争议性的 

abortion (n) 堕胎 – abort (v)

positive income

negative income

savings (n) 存款

professional (n/adj.) 专业的,职业的

amateur (n/adj.) 业余的

scarce (adj) 稀缺的

fluctuate (v) 波动,浮动 – fluctuation (n) 

severe (adj) 严重的, 大幅的

Speaking exercise

Because there are so many professional people manage the bonds, they have the professional knowledge and experience to buy stocks so I think it’s more safe if you invest in bonds.

The bonds majority in stock market
stock-dominated

It’s depended in your …
It depends on your disposable income

broadcast the ill
spread disease

It’s not a simple yes-or-no question, there are many aspects to this matter/issue.

Pronunciation

corrupt