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口說筆記
口說筆記
口說筆記
...so....
...so that...
because = cuz
Although
Even Though
Even If
But
However..
...though
Apart from..,
Besides...
that/who/which
As a matter of fact
I rarely...
......., plus......
Most Importantly,
On top of that...
As well as this ,
I like / I adore
during holidays
What a shame!
I suppose / I guess
burn out
cope with
finish = wrap it up
help sb. = do sb. a favor
boring = mundane
difficult = tough
interesting = simulating
valuable = precious
pricey = expensive
fasionable = trendy
my folks = my parents
well-mannered = polite
I am totally wiped-out(tired)
spacious = big
cramped = narrow
clean = tidy
dirty = filthy
time-honored
lousy = bad
corny( )
I always feel refreshed after the night I hung out with my friend
That trip was one of the most enjoyable experiences I ever had.
goood = desirable
user-friendly
perfect = flawless
healthy = wholesome
commonplace = common
terrible = obnoxious
mediocre =
bogus stuff
exhaust fumes
mostly = typically
necessity ()
encouragement
clothing preference
status symbol
employment opportunities
china is so sprawling
tourist attractions
work
work overtime practically everyday
My work offers me a whole lot of benefit
dead-end Job ()
hometown
it offers some of the best ...
famous for...
The air is so smoggy
lots of people there sufferes from respiratory disease
the traffic is always bumper-to-bumper during the rush hour
The cost of liveing is sky-high
this city is steeped in the time-honored traditions
The cityscape is gorgeous
it is densely-populated
medium-sized city
we enjot a great climate all year round
It has a dynamic and vibrant nightlife with countless bars and clubs
go bar-hopping
I have hard time falling sleep when I under stress
People there are pretty laid-back
Go clubbing is a ppopular pastime among students here
It's fun to ride around on a bus coz you get to see many interesting people
The cab fare
grab a cab
Entertainment
The plot of that movie is a little bit far-fetched
Suspense movie without predicatable storyline
good movies are always thought-provoking
low-budget movie can be a smash
Sometimes I just flick through the channels coz there are too many channels to
choose from.
Reading/Writing
Reading can expands your thought
convey our feelings more effectively
flip through some magazines
Clothing
Weather
Photo
Im not so photogenic I suppose
Music
genre , touching / mushy / corny
People
My family consists of my parents and me
a bunch of = some
do the dishes/ laundry / take out the trash
Strict upbringing
fair-weather friends
We hit it off right away
We just went our separate way after..
meet up at..
nuclear family byut we are not close to the ralative
Buildings
It hard to get around if you dont have car
The whole place feels light and airy
There's a wonderful views outside the window
A roomy kitchen
at your disposal
planetarium
It's a feast of my eyes
I just enjoy wandering around
knock down the building/raze those buildings
The servise is impeccable
stay in a hotel (not live)
a feeling of accoplishment
require months of training
average people
sport(strenuous,laid-back,strength,flexibility,endurance)
require/ need
sunbathing
for recreation
shopping
tend to... on impulse
I am a last minute shopper
name-brand stuff
items
pet
at the expense of...
Age
I was born in / grew up in / raised in
I am not the person who hangs on to memories
I prefer to look to the future