VIP Class Notes (Mike)

Vocabulary

typical (adj.) 典型的，
What’s a typical SH breakfast?

tier-2 

cliche (n) 陈词滥调
“Shanghai is an international city” is a cliche.

diverse – diversity

inclusive (adj.) OPP: exclusive
Usually big cities are more inclusive than small towns.

hit the jackpot: to win sth big by luck 

considerate (adj.) to be considerate towards sb/of sb’s feelings
When I hear stories like that, I usually think a lot because I am more considerate than them

moody: unpredictable changes of mood
Mary is the most moody person in our office.

strict (adj.) 严格的，严厉的  be strict with
My math teacher from high school was very ~ with us.

immaturity (n) the opposite of maturity

adventurous (adj.) 

open-minded – narrow-minded 

characteristics （n）气质，特征，特性
Socialism with Chinese Characteristics 

paradox (n) 悖论
People in France eat fatty food but they are not fat, this is a paradox.

Pronunciation

tourist 
especially

I have to solve it out
I have to solve it
I have to figure sth/it out

he might has same vocabulary
he might have same vocabulary

the woman should get married when they are in certain age, but. in shanghai nobody will chase you.
A woman/Women are expected to get married when they are at a certain age, but in Shanghai nobody will push/judge you/ nobody will give you pressure/nobody will think it’s unconventional.

They should listen to their own inner voice and make the decision that’s the best for their personal development.

in north China
in northern China

it take times to get familiar with each other
it takes time to get familiar with each other

I add his wechat
I added his wechat/I added him on wechat  

lose someone’s temper: to get mad

they are fearless

take risks

they are more concentrate
They can concentrate better than normal people. 

wisdom of aging 

she has no direction for her life

they are more open to new things