VIP Class Notes (Tony)

Tell me about a Chinese artist, and are they popular in China? Why or why not?

Vocabulary

Melancholia (2011) – Mel Lun Kaal Lee Ya

eg: Melancholia was made in 2011, by a controversial German director named Lars Von Trier.

composition – what is in the frame of the photo, film, painting.      the way in which something is put together or arranged

eg: That photographer has very great composition, but the lighting is not so good.

outfit – everything that you are wearing, often match or go together

eg: I like your outfit today.

have access to

classified documents

this room

the bank account

Conflicting – two of something at the same time (but there can only be one)
eg. I have a conflicting meeting at the time

Conflict – a problem between two or more parties
eg. I have a schedule conflict because of two meetings at the same time

Conflicted – unable to choose one out of the options
eg. I am conflicted on which food to order.

Natural talent – being born with talent at something (not requiring practice)

Talent eg. Do you have any talents?
eg. What are you talented at?
eg. What your most talented sport, activity, or hobby?

Vocabulary

I was almost off work

if you know something deeply, it could be scary

attic theory – states that, your mind is like an attic, and information is like stuff filling up the attic, so if you have too much information or knowledge, you can not learn anything new

eg: Do you believe in the attic theory? Yes, my attic is full. So I can’t think of anything to paint.

have the day off – no work that day

eg: I have the day off on Sunday, so we can go then.

swipe – the motion, usually like using a credit card

eg: Please swipe your card or scan your code.

Grammar

I borned – I was born in Shanghai.

I need to have a little dress up – I need to dress up a little

having a travel – taking a trip

it will make me feel uplifted (ADJ)

i think the artist is natural – I think artistic ability is a natural thing some people are born with

when I was young my paint were good – my paintings were good / I could