VIP Class Notes (Tony)
Homework
Vocabulary
The more I go to the gym, The less I wanna [ eat / indulge ]
she speaks softly
she’s even nicer than me
[ stop acting / stop playing around ]
I don’t take him seriously, I know he’s joking around.
indulge – to take or eat or have more than you need, just because you like it
eg: I used to indulge on food. I would always eat more than I needed.
eg: Your eyes are bigger than your stomach. You shouldn’t try to indulge so much.
spill – when something, like drink or food, falls out onto something
eg: I spilled some coffee on my dress.
modest – you usually say, you are not special or very great, just normal
eg: Don’t be so modest, you are really nice and smart.
eg: Our education in China teaches us to be modest.
eg: Chinese can be overly modest. Sometimes they can’t take a compliment.
arrogant – when someone thinks they are very great, better than other people
eg: He is a great footballer. But he is so arrogant, just always talking about how well he plays.
confident – you know how good you are, how strong your skills are
eg: I’m confident that I will pass the test.
eg: I got the job because I’m very confident. I know I can do it well.
funny – something that makes you laugh
eg: [ He is very funny. / He is very humorous ] (People don’t use the word HUMOROUS)
comedian – a person who makes you laugh, a job.
eg: He is a comedian.
eg: He thinks he’s a comedian. (He tells many jokes) (Maybe you don’t think they are all funny)
Grammar
I like many foreign foods
If I’m in foreign – If I’m in a foreign country.
go to the gym
something spilled on my dress
at the [ gym/office ]
in the [ gym/office ]
Were you a manager before?
You mean, before that job?
No, just before now. Have you ever been a manager?
yes, I were was a manager before.
Where at?
I was a manager at a dental clinic.
Where was the clinic?
The clinic was in Beijing.
The clinic is not in Beijing now?
No, The clinic is in Beijing. My job WAS at the clinic.
How long did you work there for?
I worked at the clinic for almost 7 years.
How long have you been in Shanghai?
I’ve been almost one year in Shanghai. – I’ve been in Shanghai for one year.
Have Been: Started in the past, and still happening now.
Have been where?
eg: I’ve been at work for four hours.
eg: I’ve been at gym I’ve been at the gym for an hour.
Have been doing what?
eg: I’ve been working for four hours.
Pronunciation
Vowels:
A, E, I, O, U,
I’ve been at the gym for a n hour.
For – fer-ran-now-wer
Comments are closed.