1. Researching a new city
. words
. relieved: ri'livd
. residential: r3zi'd3nfel
. livable
. neighbourhood
. quality of life
. historic:his't)rik (deserve to be remember)
. Local: 当地人
. haunted:h):nt ( have ghosts )
. financial
financial district
. intact: in'taekt
This building can trace back to qing dynasty. But It is still intact.
Expression
It's good lucky to you. You can solve out.( 解决问题 )
It's a lot more interesting than the old one
I can't thank you enough.
You've been a big help.
Information
. rent
Housing is so expensive you'll need a roommate.
I am open to anything
. comment
What's Paris like?
. location
where is the office located?
It's right downtwon in the financial district.
Describe city
1. It's a historic city with a mix of modern and traditional architecture.
2. It's a livable city with great public transportation and many parks.
3. The city is known for its extreme winter.
4. It has a marvelous skyline and nice beach
You can dominate the whole city from the skyscraper.
Expression
In addition to 除此之外/ beside
2. Finding your way around
Location:
. diagonally: dai'aegeneli
Our office is diagonally across from the park.
. face
The department store is facing the park.
. between
. on the corner of
Direct:
Take the third right ( go through three cross then turn right)
1. take the first right，turn left , take the third right.
2. Take the third on the right and go straight on
turn right
1. when you see the cinema of the tallest building, turn right.
Go expression
Walk south on main street to north street
1. walk south on the main street to the north street
walk a couple of blocks
go straight for several minutes / 500 metres / several blocks
Transportation direction
1. take subway line 5. And go five stop then it will report that you reach jiaokou station.
3. Surviving your first day in the office
Words
espresso machine
anecdote: 'aenidoute
She is outgoing. And she is sharing team's anecdotes to her new colleage.
A quick tour
4. Finding an apartment
Words:
. workaholic: wekeh)lik ( describe a person crazy on work and can't stop )
My supervisor is a workaholic.
. florist: fl)rist ( start a flower business )
She is professional florist.
. bunk: bvnk
It is a bunk bed with upper bed and lower bed.
. contradict: ca:ntre'dict
This two comments contradict each other.
. make a mess
I don't wanna make a mess in my house. Making your house in order is also can make your mind in order.
. Household chore
If you want to be my roommate, you need to share our household chore.
. utility: ju:'tileti
Also we split the rent and utilities.
Scene: talk with landlord/landlady
