SSP Hong Kong, Vocabulary and Discussion

 

1.       You told me you can run faster than me, but this is nonsense.  I am the fastest person.

2.       We have to make the best of our time in the USA.

3.      I was in a happy mood, but you spoiled it.

4.      Let’s head down to the shopping mall. 

5.      I am sitting on the porch waiting for you to come to my house.

 

Questions:

1.      What do you think is nonsense?

2.      What spoiled your day? 

3.      Where do you want to head down to this weekend?

4.      How do you make the best of your time in the USA?

5.      Do you sit on the porch of your house or apartment?

 

Vocabulary:

Large: very big

Old: from a long time ago

Beautiful: pretty

Exciting: fun

Friendly: nice and kind

Famous for: people know this about the country or place

*Brazil is famous for Carnival and soccer and nice beaches

*Saudi Arabia is famous for Mecca and for Kabsa and for MBS and for OPEC

Crowded: many people

Busy: a lot of things to do

Relaxing: calm

Popular: a lot of people like it

 

 

 

Simple Present:

*Habits or general facts

I work at ELS.  I drive an hour to get here.  I don’t work in NYC. 

Ryan works at ELS also.  He doesn’t work in NYC also. 

 

Present Progressive:

*Happening now

I am teaching the class to you right now.  Ryan is teaching his class right now.  I am not eating at a restaurant.  He is not eating at a restaurant either.