<p class="ql-block">亲爱的美思学员:</p><p class="ql-block">今天大牛老师美国时间凌晨4点紧急出警了，所以今天大牛老师的课由Tassie老师代班哦😊😊🌻感谢关心老师的所有学生，刚有空给大家报个平安。祝大家国庆快乐。</p> <p class="ql-block">周五作业</p><p class="ql-block">On fleek</p><p class="ql-block">- I was thinking of wearing that black dress. </p><p class="ql-block">What do you think?</p><p class="ql-block">- Sounds great. What are you gonna do about your hair?</p><p class="ql-block">- I just got it done. You like it? </p><p class="ql-block">- Wow girl, your hair is on fleek! You’re gonna be the best looking person at that party.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">If something is ‘on fleek’ it means that it looks great, perfectly styled; it’s perfect.</p><p class="ql-block">21:00美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">同性恋者是否更聪明？情人节美国🇺🇸旅馆会不会爆满🈵？Florence老师喜欢什么样的男朋友？这些话题，你会与别人免费🆓分享自己内心❤️的真实观点吗？</p> <p class="ql-block">Par 老师的笔记：On fleek- I was thinking of wearing that black dress. What do you think?- Sounds great. What are you gonna do about your hair?- I just got it done. You like it? - Wow girl, your hair is on fleek! You’re gonna be the best-looking person at that party.If something is “on fleek” it means that it looks great, perfectly styled; it’s perfect. It is usually used to describe something as stylish, clothes, makeup, hair, or music.This phrase was started by a young girl in 2014 and has been very popular since. This is very, very informal. Examples：Your clothes are on fleekWhere did you get that outfit? Examples：OMG the music is on fleek.Who is the DJ? Learning Point One: To get your hair done/to get your nails done (means there is a style to the hair/nails) This is only used for woman. If it’s a man, you can say, “to get a haircut” “to cut your hair”, “to cut your nails” Learning Point Two: Wow girl! (girl to girl) In American English, girls don’t use sister/sis much. But in African-American English (AAE) (black English), you will hear women use this, but it will be more like “sista”. You can say “hey girl”, but only if you are friends. Examples: “Hey girl, how ya been”Nice dude! (guy to guy) With guys, some guys will call each other “bro”, but it can sound 做作的 (cheesy), so if you’re a man, it’s better to use “man” or “dude” if you are friends. In American English (AAE), black guys use “brotha” or “bro” often. Examples: “Hey man, how ya been?” “What’s going on dude?”</p> <p class="ql-block">学习感悟：英语是表音文字，长期使用英语的人，听力敏感。汉语是表意文字，长期使用汉语的人，阅读能力强。中国人学英语的最大障碍是听力，美国人学汉语的最大障碍是辩识。在这里，中国人叫天意，美国人叫上帝！李白说，天生我材必有用，千金散尽还复来！我的理解，学好汉语必有用，学好英语能发财。苏格拉底说，最优秀的人就是你自己！……美是上帝的微笑，音乐是上帝的声音。我的理解，汉语是上帝的微笑。英语是上帝的声音。</p> <p class="ql-block">打卡的奖励。</p> <p class="ql-block">周一作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Can’t wait for this shift to be over. There’s a party at Amanda’s place tonight. You coming?</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh. Too bad.</p><p class="ql-block">- What do you mean? It’s exciting. There’s food, there’s free drinks, there’s a band... </p><p class="ql-block">- No, I mean, I can not make it. I gotta hit the books. </p><p class="ql-block">- Oh. On a Friday?</p><p class="ql-block">- Yeah, I have two exams this weekend.</p><p class="ql-block">（选读）</p><p class="ql-block">To ‘hit the books’ means to start studying in a serious way. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">晚上9:00-9:45美国老师直播课</p> <p class="ql-block">美思学员乐乐，女博士。</p> <p class="ql-block">Florence老师老妹儿又来了，不会中文没关系，认真尽心尽力最重要！</p> <p class="ql-block">周三作业</p><p class="ql-block">- This is much nicer than the previous one. To me, at least. But I guess we don’t see things the same way. </p><p class="ql-block">- It’s just not nice, I don’t know. I don’t like it. </p><p class="ql-block">- I worked my fingers to the bone to make this right for you, but I really don’t understand what you want. Maybe you should hire someone else.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Work your fingers to the bone means working extremely hard.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">99.99报名三个月🈷️，继续学习，你的努力总有🈶一天会被人看到，你的成绩总有🈶一天会得🉐到回报！</p> <p class="ql-block">周四作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Guys, do you think I should try that singing contest? I’m so tired of this office job. My friend became a singer and her life is amazing! I bet she never gets bored.</p><p class="ql-block">- You cannot possibly want to leave your job because you think you can become a singer. </p><p class="ql-block">The grass is always greener on the other side.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">‘The grass is always greener on the other side’ means to to believe that someone else's life is better your own - which might nit actually be the case. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">听00后唱歌。</p> <p class="ql-block">周五听大牛讲故事。</p> <p class="ql-block">半夜Oliver直播。</p> <p class="ql-block">周五作业</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">- Did you talk to her? Did she get the dress? What are they going to do with that florist, will she be available?</p><p class="ql-block">- The wedding has been called off.</p><p class="ql-block">- What?!</p><p class="ql-block">- Yeah, they got into a huge fight, she found out he was cheating. She just cancelled everything.</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, I had an outfit already. Horrible...</p><p class="ql-block">To call something off means to cancel an event or a plan. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00美国老师外教课</p><p class="ql-block">周五作业</p> <p class="ql-block">唱歌🎤吧！</p> <p class="ql-block">00后直播真会玩，唱歌🎤拉升🆙人气，2.5万人观看👀，厉害👍🏻！美思校长最后几分钟上线，号召大家买课，99.99元三个月，30多元一个月🈷️的课取消了！</p> <p class="ql-block">周五授课，Par.老师又回到课堂。</p><p class="ql-block">Did you talk to her? Did she get the dress? What are they going to do with that florist, will she be available?- The wedding has been called off.- What?!- Yeah, they got into a huge fight, she found out he was cheating. She just cancelled everything.- Oh, I had an outfit already. Horrible...To call something off means to cancel an event or a plan.</p><p class="ql-block">What are some things we can call off? 例子：We had to call off the meeting because the CEO had an emergency to deal with.A football game （any sporting match/game）例子：The football game was called off due to a thunderstorm. The soldiers (guys)叫你的人住手例子：Call off your guys, we don’t want to have any more people hurt. The dogs? 什么意思？把狗叫开例子：Call off your dog! He’s trying to bite me! Discussion Questions: Has there been event that you were looking forward to ever been called off? What was it?1) To be available If we are talking about a person, this means 有空. 例子：Hey! When are you available to help me study for my IELTS test?If we are talking about an item/good 产品，then it would 可获得的,有的. 例子：I’m sorry, the book you’re looking for is currently not available/unavailable. (more formal)And the last meaning is more informal, and talking about someone being single, usually used between close friends. 例子：Hey, she’s so cute and smart, is she available? In Chinese, you’d just translate it as 她有男朋友吗Discussion Questions: Would you ask your friends if someone you like is available? 2） to cheat In English, we use this verb a lot. In this conversation, it means on BF/GF, but you can also use it to mean 作弊 (exam, in a game)例子：The teacher caught the students cheating during the exam. But it can also be 欺骗，which mean “trick, deceive” someone. 例子：The seller tried to cheat me. Discussion Questions: Have you ever cheated on an exam? Were you caught?Has someone ever cheated you at a market? Or somewhere else?</p> <p class="ql-block">Tassie老师，听不懂汉语不要紧，重要的是学生能不能明白她说的是啥？副校长Florence老师生病了，发烧呢！耐心❤️等待，坚持住！</p> <p class="ql-block">周六直播，大牛Daniel.他教了一句美国🇺🇸话：Happy wife, happy life.夫人高兴生活美。学了两个月的美思英语，警官与保镖大牛Daniel讲的故事，差不多都能听懂！大牛讲课的感染力，来自他简短，直白，通俗易懂，语气有力，表情夸张，慢节奏的表达，诚恳坦率，秀恩爱，足够优秀的教学经验，让我想葛优电影里教美国🇺🇸警察学汉语。两个月制作美思学习两个美篇。99.99元再续前缘，报名三个月美思学习。</p> <p class="ql-block">学员们七嘴八舌议论副校长Florence老师，大多数都是好评，个别人说三道四，也不知道为啥？老实说，我听过无数公开课，从外国语教学角度，Ms.Florence确实是个好老师，尽职尽力，不遗余力，当然，还有提升的空间。</p> <p class="ql-block">小姐姐听说小弟弟也会长大，伤心难过地说，我不要他长大，我要他一直那么小。呵呵🙃，童言无忌，真可爱！</p> <p class="ql-block">周一作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Mike, I need new ink for this printer. Bring me some.</p><p class="ql-block">- Could you Copy that.</p><p class="ql-block">- I’ll need three more copies of that file, please.</p><p class="ql-block">- Copy that, boss.</p><p class="ql-block">- Can you ask Melissa for a coffee? Latte, a tall one.</p><p class="ql-block">- Copy that.</p><p class="ql-block">- Hey, what does this kid keep copying? </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">‘Copy that’ means ‘is a term used to say ‘I heard and understood the message’.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">周一作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Mike, I need new ink for this printer. Bring me some.- Could you Copy that.- I’ll need three more copies of that file, please.- Copy that, boss.- Can you ask Melissa for a coffee? Latte, a tall one.- Copy that. / roger that- Hey, what does this kid keep copying? / printing out?‘Copy that’ means ‘is a term used to say ‘I heard and understood the message’.Big deal - It’s a big deal! No biggieDebauchery / decadent / indulgent He always indulges in temptation. Promised a compromise / make a compromise / meet halfwayEnvisioned I am envisioning a huge birthday party for my kid. I envision myself as a lawyer. What are you envisioning for the future?Indiscretions / slip up /misbehavior He is responsible for many indiscretions in class.Chasing the hair of the dog / hangover hair of the dog I feel very hungover I am chasing the hair of the dog Substantial 充实的Mimosas - orange juice and champagne Comfort food ChocoholicAlcoholicShopaholic Workaholic He’s so hangry. (hungry + angry)</p> <p class="ql-block">周二作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Who’s been stealing my cookies? Was it you?</p><p class="ql-block">- No, no it wasn’t me. It wasn’t me.</p><p class="ql-block">- Was it you?</p><p class="ql-block">- It wasn’t, I don’t even like cookies.</p><p class="ql-block">- Okay, time to come clean. Was it you?</p><p class="ql-block">- It wasn’t me.</p><p class="ql-block">- I see chocolate on your face, stop it!</p><p class="ql-block">‘Time to come clean’ means to tell the truth about something that you have been keeping secret.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">谁一直在偷我的饼干🍪？不，不是我。不是你吗？不，不是，我不喜欢饼干🍪。不是吗？时间会证明一切，真相就写在你脸上……</p> <p class="ql-block">William Shakespeare 说他大学毕业，本科学历，在中国🇨🇳学的中文，现在柬埔寨🇰🇭，还没有女朋友。呵呵，有些女生是来看他的！《走遍美国🇺🇸》听力强化训练，与美思英语同时进行，眉眼盈盈处，胡子拉碴一把抓，滥竽充数。</p> <p class="ql-block">周三作业</p><p class="ql-block">- I know, right. He’s so rich. I guess it’s easy when you’re a famous actor.</p><p class="ql-block">- But he doesn’t really earn that much as an actor. That real estate business is actually his bread and butter.</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh?! I didn’t even know he runs a real estate business.</p><p class="ql-block">- Yeah, well, he doesn’t, but he owns the company. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">‘Bread and butter’ is a person’s livelihood or a main source of income.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">周四作业</p><p class="ql-block">- I’m thinking of traveling to Mexico. They just opened their borders. You wanna come?</p><p class="ql-block">- They did? Oh great news. Just in time. Are the flights really expensive now? </p><p class="ql-block">- Hm, so-so. But I’m thinking of taking a red-eye flight. It’s usually low-cost.</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, good idea. Let me check. I’d love to go. But I hate red-eye flights. I always arrive there so tired.</p><p class="ql-block">- I don’t mind it. As long as it’s cheap. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">A red eye flight is a flight that departs late at night and arrives early morning, the following day. The term 'red eye' comes from the colour your eyes turn when you're tired from overnight travel.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">周五作业</p><p class="ql-block">- How’s Emily?</p><p class="ql-block">- I think she’s okay. But her company suffered significant losses during the pandemic.</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, what a pity. My friend’s company transferred everything online. Their sales went up like 40%.</p><p class="ql-block">- Good for her. I guess this period was ‘make or break’ for many companies. Emily didn’t count on this going on for months.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">（选读）</p><p class="ql-block">‘Make or break’ is the factor which decides whether something will succeed or fail.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">周一作业:（必读）</p><p class="ql-block">- I’m so angry with him. He’s so full of himself, he’s stubborn, he’s manipulative. He’s so spoiled. </p><p class="ql-block">- …</p><p class="ql-block">- very bad-tempered. He’s always nervous, too nosy, he’s jealous…</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, that’s horrible.</p><p class="ql-block">- We’re getting married in September. Are you coming?</p><p class="ql-block">- Wait, you’ve lost me. Is that your future husband you’re talking about?!</p><p class="ql-block">- Yeah.</p><p class="ql-block">- Why would you want to marry him? </p><p class="ql-block">（选读）</p><p class="ql-block">‘You’ve lost me’ means I can't follow what you're saying; I’m confused; Please explain it again. .</p><p class="ql-block">美国老师晚上9点-9点45上课</p> <p class="ql-block">周二作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Hey, what happened?</p><p class="ql-block">- That new kid broke the printer. Again. </p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, God. Yesterday he made a big mess with a few contracts. Boss was super annoyed.</p><p class="ql-block">- I thought he’s a good kid.</p><p class="ql-block">- I think he is, he’s just still wet behind the ears. It’ll take some time for him to get used to everything.</p><p class="ql-block">If you say that someone is wet behind the ears, it means that they have just recently arrived to a new place or a new job, and therefore they are still not experienced</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">周三作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Man, I’ve been single for too long. Can you help me find a girlfriend? </p><p class="ql-block">- Hm. What do you think about this?</p><p class="ql-block">- Wow, she’s an eye candy. Who is she?</p><p class="ql-block">- She’s my best friend. Actually, she’s just coming over now. You’ll meet her.</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, great!</p><p class="ql-block">- Hey, I’m Amber, nice meeting you.</p><p class="ql-block">- Hi, I’m Steve. You look completely different in person! </p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, that’s an old photo of me. The hair is different now.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">‘Eye candy’ is something or someone that is very attractive or pleasing to look at.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">周三作业- Man, I’ve been single for too long. Can you help me find a girlfriend? - Hm. What do you think about this?- Wow, she’s an eye candy. Who is she?- She’s my best friend. Actually, she’s just coming over now. You’ll meet her.- Oh, great!- Hey, I’m Amber, nice meeting you.- Hi, I’m Steve. You look completely different in person! - Oh, that’s an old photo of me. The hair is different now. Makeshift= temporary fix ‘Eye candy’ is something or someone that is very attractive or pleasing to look at. Opposite: Eye sore- something hard to look at, very ugly Cat fish- tricking people into thinking you look some wayBeauty filters Looking for accommodation/housing Ads- posts to tell you about something to rent or sellAirbnbLonger termFacebook groups: search: city + sublease/sublet/roommate/accommodation Lease/rent/let Price range the amount of money you hope or expect to payMy price range is 1200-1500 per month.Sorry, that is out of the price range I'm looking for. Furnished/unfurnished/semi-furnishedThe amount of furniture that comes with the apartmentThe place is fully furnished and move-in ready/ready to move in.The apartment comes semi-furnished, with the basics included.The house is completely empty and unfurnished.\ Undecorated= no decorations Spacious vs cramped/squishyLots of space vs no spaceI love how spacious the living room is! High ceilings/low ceilingsMy room is so tiny it feels so cramped. I wish my place wasn't so cramped or I'd let you stay over.There are three roommates so it's a bit squishy at our place. Upscale neighborhood/areaAn area or neighborhood with a lot of rich people and nice/fancy places to goWe live in a gated community in an upscale part of town. Shady/sketchy neighborhoodAn area of town that is not safe and may have crimeYou'll want to avoid Mullers Town, it can be a bit sketchy there.Mullers Town is a bit shady, try to get a place far from there. Shady/creepy -- person Lease vs Sublet/subleaseThe apartment is available to lease from November 1st.I am subletting (v) my apartment for the rest of the lease.Sublet available in West Hampshire. Month to month (one month at a time) rent possible, takeover of entire lease (sublease) preferred.Subleasing my studio for the summer break. DM me for details.Direct messagePrivate message (PM)The sublease runs from November 2021 through to July 2022, short term or long term rent possible, with an option to renew/extend. Renew/extend a leaseAn option to… Looking for someone to take over the remainder/rest of my lease until January 2021. Available ASAP.Sign a contract jan 2021-jan 2022August 2021- january 2022 remainder/restASAP: As soon as possible Pay up frontPay before you move in/get somethingThe first two months and a (security) deposit need to be paid up front. If I am willing to pay three months up front can you go down on the price?Are utility bills/utilities due at the end of the month or do I need to pay them up front? (usually at the end)All fees included- the rent includes utilites and wifi and amenities AmenitiesA nice or useful feature or facility of a building/place/compound/complexThe place comes with a lot of amenities including wifi, a gym and a pool. Laundry facilitiesThere are public laundry facilities in the building, but you can also have some rented for a month. (washer & dryer)The public laundry facilities are out of order(don't work), but you can go to the laundromat(laundry shop) nearby. Break down (v)Out of order (state) Describing the place…There is a balcony overlooking the park.The room has a large walk-in closetThe place is suitable if you are pet-friendly.The neighborhood is very family friendly, with a park and a small hospital nearby.There is tile/wooden flooring. Shared vs privateRenting out a private room in a 3-bedroom with two roommates. There is a shared bathroom with one other roommate.The room includes a private bathroom. Run-Down/shabby vs renovatednot in good condition, a little bit old and not well-maintainedVs everything was fixed, redesigned, and made new (aka refurbished or remodeled)The building is run-down but the apartment itself was recently renovated/redone. Apartment AdThe apartment ad said your apartments started at $1500. BudgetThat price is over/out of my budget.My budget is 1500 for the month including utilities.I can't afford that, it's out of my budget. Move in / move outMove in (n) possible November 23.I'm going to be moving into (verb) a new apartment tomorrowI 'm moving in in one weekMy lease ends in December, so I can't move out until then. Landlord/landlady vs Tenant.</p> <p class="ql-block">周四作业</p><p class="ql-block">- I hear there’s some issues between you and Mike. What’s going on?</p><p class="ql-block">- Yes. I know we should work as a team, boss, but we don't see eye to eye on most issues. I wanted everyone to wear the same uniform, he doesn’t think that’s necessary. I was saying that leaving before working hours are over is strictly prohibited, but he still lets some employees leave around 4. Also...</p><p class="ql-block">- Yeah, I’m aware of this. It won’t be tolerated. I’m pairing you with Jack. You’ll finally have a team member who sees eye to eye with you on most things. </p><p class="ql-block">- Thank you, boss.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">Seeing eye to eye with someone means to agree with someone, to have the same views about something.</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">周五作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Hey, kiddo, how are you?</p><p class="ql-block">- I’m fine, grandma, same old. </p><p class="ql-block">- So, what are you up to? </p><p class="ql-block">- Going to school, I’m a bit late. </p><p class="ql-block">- Are you planning on coming over this weekend?</p><p class="ql-block">- I don’t think so, I’m very busy, and there’s this school dance I need to attend. Maybe some other time.</p><p class="ql-block">- I think my grandson doesn't love me anymore. He comes to see me only once in a blue moon. Eh...</p><p class="ql-block">‘Once in a blue moon’ is used for situations that happen only on rare occasions - almost never.</p><p class="ql-block">21:00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">周五Par老师直播授课。</p><p class="ql-block">Hey, kiddo, how are you?- I’m fine, grandma, same old. - So, what are you up to? - Going to school, I’m a bit late. - Are you planning on coming over this weekend?- I don’t think so, I’m very busy, and there’s this school dance I need to attend. Maybe some other time.- I think my grandson doesn't love me anymore. He comes to see me only once in a blue moon. Eh...1）‘Once in a blue moon’ is used for situations that happen only on rare occasions - almost never =千载难逢, 罕见，很少When there’s two full moons in one month, the second moon is called “blue moon”Also, my favorite beer is called Blue Moon, has anyone tried it? How else can we use this phrase? Boy: Hey, have you heard from Rachel lately, I called her last night, but she didn’t pick up.Girl: Oh, don’t even bother to call her. She’ll pick up once in a blue moon. 2） Kiddoused with an older person to a child or teenager (usually parent or grandparent to child/teenager) (we call this-term of endearment)- 爱慕的话语Dad: Hey kiddo! What do you want to have for dinner tonight? Kid: Ice cream! Lots and lots of ice cream!Discussion Questions: Did you ever have ice cream for dinner as a kid?3） same old (same old) The same as before, usually used in response to “how you doing, how’ve you been? What’s up? 等等. It’s not too negative, but the speaker might seem kind of bored with the situation (usually work or school) GF: Hey, so how’s your work been? Anything new? BF: Oh no, same old same old, just doing what the boss tells me. We do use it in some expressions: 老一套借口- same old excuse 还是老样子- same old storyDiscussion Questions: How often do you visit your grandparents? Or did you visit them when you were young? What kinds of things do Chinese grandchildren do with their grandparents?</p> <p class="ql-block">周一作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Hey, what’s up? How are you? </p><p class="ql-block">- I’ve been better. My company is downsizing. I got fired on Monday.</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, that’s bad.</p><p class="ql-block">- My boss said it’s nothing about me personally, they just had to cut costs right now. A lot of people were fired. So not fair.</p><p class="ql-block">- I know it is unfair but that's just the way the cookie crumbles. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">（选读）</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">That’s the way the cookie crumbles is similar to ‘That’s just life’. It’s just the way the situation is, and it must be accepted. </p><p class="ql-block">If you liked my lesson, make sure to hit that like </p><p class="ql-block">美国老师上课时间晚9点-9点45</p> <p class="ql-block">- If you buy a lunch, you get another one for free. Wait, what? And it’s a whole meal. Burger, fries, a large Coke and a cherry pie.- Wow. What’s the catch? - Thank you. Bye.- This? They just gave it away for free. We need to get rid of all this food. It’s about to expire.We use the phrase ‘What’s the catch?’ when something sounds good, but we are worried about any hidden problems - When something is too good to be true. 套路 scheme应接不暇，事情多的受不了，压倒了overwhelmedI have so much work to catch up on and I’m so overwhelmed. 吃醋，羡慕，嫉妒I feel green.I’m such a green-eyed giant about it.I am so green-eyed.I’m green with envy!= jealous, envious遍体鳞伤 black and blue 害怕 white with fear 生气，愤怒 red with anger 身体不舒服，一头雾水 feel out of it/under the weather九霄云外 on cloud nine 殊途同归 confluence</p> <p class="ql-block">Nice to see you / it’s goo dto see you周二作业- Hey, what’s up? How are you? - I’ve been better. 我过去的比较好 （I’m not doing as good as before.）My company is downsizing 裁员. I got fired被炒鱿鱼 on Monday.- Oh, that’s bad.- My boss said it’s nothing about me personally, they just had to cut costs [压缩成本精简开支]right now. A lot of people were fired. So not fair.- I know it is unfair but that's just the way the cookie crumbles. …that’s just life. …that’s just the way it is.So not fair.It’s so unfair.It’s so awfully unfair.It’s very unfair.hoarse / raspy我好点了 I’ve been doing better.Getting fired is when you do something bad and lose your job.Getting “let go” or “laid off” is when the company is downsizing. 裁员The company let me go because they were having money issues.The company laid me off because they were having money issues. （选读）That’s the way the cookie crumbles is similar to ‘That’s just life’. It’s just the way the situation is, and it must be accepted. Life isn’t always fair, but that’s just the way it is.What does issue mean?I’d like to discuss this issue. 事情He has an issue with him. 问题、矛盾Google issued a statement. 发布leverage you have control over someone or a situation [N-UNCOUNT Leverage is the ability to influence situations or people so that you can control what happens. 影响力]David had leverage over Chris because of his time with the company.His position as mayor gives him leverage to get things done. 他的市长身份使他有能力办成一些事情。You should leverage your knowledge of Italian in order to get a promotion.To leverage a company or investment means to use borrowed money in order to buy it or pay for it. 举债经营 [商业]</p> <p class="ql-block">周三作业</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">- Did you clean your room? </p><p class="ql-block">- On it, mum.</p><p class="ql-block">- What about the s, did you clean the s? </p><p class="ql-block">- I’ll do it in a minute.</p><p class="ql-block">- What about the laundry? Did you do it? Everything needs to be clean.</p><p class="ql-block">- Jeez, mum, okay, I’ll clean everything. You sound like a broken record. You keep telling me this every day. </p><p class="ql-block">（选读）</p><p class="ql-block">To sound like a broken record is to say the same thing over and over again - so annoying. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">美国老师上课时间9点-9点45</p> <p class="ql-block">客串老师，呵呵！</p> <p class="ql-block">Exercise Active: like to do active things Play a sport (for game sports with rules played against others) or do a sport (when not usually played against others, or a fighting sport) Go swimming, go hiking The (great) outdoors: the world away from human habitations in natureI've never really liked the great outdoorsOutdoor sports: sports you can do in nature I like outdoor sports like hiking, running, and skiing. Snowboarding is my favorite outdoor sport. Outside: anything outside the house Outdoorsy: enjoy the outdoorsI’m quite an outdoorsy person, if I get stuck inside for too long I start to get restless. (Stir-crazy )Cooped up- can't go outside, stuck somewhere smallI'm not as outdoorsy as my sister. Go to gym classes: any type of exercise classes organized in a gym-- examples: aerobics, zumba, pilates, yogaI’ve signed up for 3 different work-out classes at the gym this week: aerobics, pilates and zumba. Work out: using weights and equipment to get stronger or lose weightWhen I was at university I was really into working out – I probably went to the gym about 6 times a week.Lift weights/barbell/dumbellMachines/equipmentSit-up, push-up, pull-up, bench press, deadlift, squat, plank Train: practice a sport to improve your skillsWe train regularly.I train jujitsu on Fridays.We have soccer training on Tuesdays. Hardcore – very intense/extreme, extremely committedThe training is really hardcore.He is really hardcore about MMA. Go all the way: put all of your heart into something; get serious about somethingWhen I started to learn skateboarding, I went all the way: I bought the best skateboard and gear, woke up early every morning, and trained for hours daily.Similar meaning: Jump into something with both feet. To do something casually (for fun) vs professionallyI like volleyball, but I’d rather play it casually without all the competition Amateur- very low level of professional.Semi-professional- a bit professional To be really into something: to like and do something a lot I hate sports, but I'm really into working outI’m really into lifting weights/body building/healthy eating To be professional at somethingI'm not quite professional at jujitsu yet, but I like it a lot. Take it seriously vs take it lightly: become very invested in something vs not care so much about somethingIf you take it too seriously you'll feel disappointed.He doesn't take it lightly when people cross him. (piss him off, make him angry) Take someone seriously: believe that a person is serious or legitimate about somethingI didn't take him seriously at first, but now I see that I totally underestimated him. Lighthearted: not competitive, easy goingWe usually have some lighthearted matches on Tuesdays. Let me know if you wanna join. Pro: professionalI'm not pro at all.I want to go pro (become professional) when I graduate from university. Blow off some steam: use it to let go of stress, get out some pent-up energyI always play badminton in the evenings as a way to blow off steam.Pent-up energy/ anger/ frustration Keep score: count points or goalsOkay this game is a friendly match so we won't keep score. Pick-up game: a random game I don’t really take sports too seriously, but I like getting out and playing a pick-up game every now and again. Pick up something- start to do something regularly/learning somethingI've picked up skiing againI picked up English when I was 16 and now I’m fluent! Sports club: an organization of people who play a sport together (can be casual or very professional)Leagues: an organized professional sports club or group Amateur leagues: not really professional, but pretty seriousWe’re looking for serious players to join our amateur league team. We’re competing in a lot of tournaments this year, and we want to win. Tournaments: A competition between a large group of teams, with one eventual winner Gear: the equipment or clothing you need for some purposeI have the basic equipment, but I have to buy all the gear to do kick boxing seriously. Getting out there: to go outside of the places that you usually spend all your time, which for most people is just home and work, or home and school. "Out there" is wherever people are socializing and doing active things.I've felt pretty depressed recently, so I haven't really been getting out there much these days.You just need to get out there and talk to people more. Putting yourself out there: to try to something outside of your "comfort zone". To do something that you might embarrass yourself doing.You have to keep putting yourself out there if you want your life to change.You won’t progress if you don’t put yourself out there and try.</p> <p class="ql-block">周四作业</p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">- Is everything ready for that Friday event?</p><p class="ql-block">- We still need to talk to the florist.</p><p class="ql-block">- Okay. What about catering? </p><p class="ql-block">- Oh, I need to make a final confirmation with them, too.</p><p class="ql-block">- Drinks?</p><p class="ql-block">- Drinks? Oh, I forgot about drinks.</p><p class="ql-block">- Come on, get your ducks in a row! It was all supposed to be done by now.</p><p class="ql-block">‘Get your ducks in a row’ means to get everything organized and in order. </p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block"><br></p><p class="ql-block">21：00-21:45美国老师外教课</p> <p class="ql-block">大牛🐮Daniel直播课，再晒晒女儿，好可爱啊！</p> <p class="ql-block">老同事是英语老师，晒晒他的孙女朗读英语课文，真的好标准的发音！</p> <p class="ql-block">周五作业</p><p class="ql-block">- Can’t wait for this shift to be over. There’s a party at Amanda’s place tonight. You coming?</p><p class="ql-block">- Oh. Too bad.</p><p class="ql-block">- What do you mean? It’s exciting. There’s food, there’s free drinks, there’s a band... </p><p class="ql-block">- No, I mean, I can not make it. I gotta hit the books. </p><p class="ql-block">- Oh. On a Friday?</p><p class="ql-block">- Yeah, I have two exams this weekend.</p><p class="ql-block">To ‘hit the books’ means to start studying in a serious way. </p><p class="ql-block">21：00-21:45美国老师外教课</p>