VIP Class Notes (Olivia)

Vocabulary

develop v.

– develop a game/computer program

I developed a game with python

official adj, – formal – serious –

official – n/adj

official noun – of a government = government officials =

official – adj – official meeting/message

normal – ordinary,

mandatory/compulsory adj

-must, have to

breathe oxygen

belong – shows a relations

belonging – n – things/items that can be taken away from you

ID – identification – identification card/passport/

identify – v – I want to identify this new students in school/ The information on our ID cards can be used to identify us.

COVID 19

Speaking exercise

It is forbidden/prohibited/banned

It is forbidden to take photos of the exhibits in the museum.

It is prohibited to smoke/use large electronics on planes and high-speed rails.

Japanese fresh water produce is banned from importing into China.

The Korean singers/musicians are banned from having concerts in China.

It is mandatory to wear a mask when you go outside.

It is compulsory to take 2 python courses for students to complete this program.

It is compulsory to look after the environment by not littering and pickup litter.

It is strongly advised that you look after your belongings when you are at the train station.

It is strongly advised that students do not run inside the classrooms as you might hurt others.

It is advised that students work out on a regular basis

It is advised that students getting to school before 8 o’clock/students should take a nap for 45 minutes.

It is recommended that people drink 8 glasses of water every day for your health considerations.

It is suggested that students review their notes before tests.

Forbidden/prohibited/banned > mandatory/compulsory >strongly advised> advised>recommended>suggested.

Speaking exercise

Use the above words to form a message as a school headmaster:

announce a very important message to all the new students as the semester is starting:

Hello, I’m the new headmaster of Shixi middle school. Welcome everyone to Shixi Middle school!

Before your course starts, there are some important messages that I’d like to share with all of you!

First of all, it is suggested that you keep shorter hairstyles so that you can move freely for PE classes; it is also recommended that you keep your fingernails short and clean. It is advised that students need 9 hours of sleep every day to better focus on your school work, moreover, it is strongly advised that all students eat breakfasts in the morning before coming to school!

There are some serious messages that I want to highlight to you all.

First, it is mandatory to wear the school uniform at all time and it is compulsory not to dye your hair.

Lastly, it is forbidden to bring dangerous items, like knifes, saw, laser pens to school. If this is violated, you could face serious consequences.

Anyways, I hope all of you have a _______ time in Shixi Middle school.

Homework

  1. 3 adjs for fill in the blank
  2. write a similar passage as the head of the Environment Bureau at the United Nations.