VIP Class Notes (Tony)

August 29, 2018Demo StudentRiva

Homework

https://www.businessinsider.com/hundreds-of-chinese-troops-could-soon-be-on-their-way-to-afghanistan-2018-8?amp%3Butm_medium=referral

1. Read the article

2. Prepare a Speaking Practice for next class:

A. What was the article about?

B. Do you agree with the author of the article?

C. How exactly do they plan to help?

Mustela

Uriage

Avene

Aveeno

we help promote the product and assist with marketing

skate (V) – to move easily and smoothly along something

eg: We can skate through this project. Because we need to get ready for the big project next.

eg: I went ice skating last year.

eg: When I was young I liked roller skating.

warm up – to practice a little, so you can get back to your skill level

eg: I think I need to warm up, then I can speak a lot more.

competitor (N) – the person or group you are competing with

eg: Aveeno is one of our competitors.

parent company – a very large company that owns many small companies.

eg: Yum foods, is a parent company that owns KFC, PIZZA HUT, and TACO BELL.

partner – has more power to make decisions on products, marketing and promotions…

eg: Mustela and Uriage are our partners.

eg: We partnered (V) with Mustela 8 years ago.

brick – Zhuan

brick and mortar store – Not an online store. a physical location, a real store you can go to

eg: Our brand doesn’t have brick and mortar stores in Shanghai.

prepositions – jie ci

eg: It’s helpful to remember prepositions when you learn new words.

I have go to – I have [gone/been] to

I’m good at cooking

I’m better in at roller skating than ice skating.

BE + ADJECTIVE

eg: I am happy.

ADJECTIVE + N

eg: A happy dog.