25/1/2010 11:00 – 12:30 natural curious(curiosity) dulls make up your mind: It is up to you. Boys become the bread winners. Girls stay at home and look after the family. She has a loud voice. aggressive I was an ordinary weekend. Nothing special happen to me. I did the usual routine. I lazed at home.… Read More


25/1/2010 9:00 – 11:30 come (no to) here go to church go (no to) home go for dinner go shopping go to the shop interest interested interesting(thing) party in this dispute He is an interested people. sermon for my personal use or for the use of my family It will last a long time. My… Read More


22/1/2010 11:00 – 12:30 pronunciation: wondering  and wandering loitering I beg to be excused. I’m undecided. I would like to cancel my appointment. ponder I will finish at 12:30. I will have finished by 12:30. I will be finishing at 12:30. I will be skipping lunch. childhood sweet heart… Read More


22/1/2010 9:00 – 11:30 erratic The water goes through a filtration process. There is no desalinisation plant in S’pore. Were you caught in the rain? Yes, I was caught in the rain. Lucky, I had an umbrella. Otherwise, I would have been socked. The doctor gave me a clear bill of heath. sediments coffee sediment… Read More


21/1/2010 1:30 – 3:00 Teacher: Jeff Berry Burma Myanmar Crime: sth that is against the law Robbery: to Rob someone Munderer Homocide burglary burgled(USA: burgularize) mugger a drup pusher(drug addition) pushing/dealer shop lifter pick pocket – dip globalisation Import tariffs boaing… Read More


20/1/2010 11:00 – 12:30 I went to attend a wedding. I joined in a wedding celebrations. You give a small gift to cover the cost of the wedding. You put the money in an envelope. chaos: confusion and destruction grease: bribe sb We must comply with the law. Non-compliance is a serious offence. by-laws litter… Read More


20/1/2010 9:30 – 10:30 laundered and dry cleaned carpenter masseur masseuse entertainment efficient I have cereal(oats) Is your flat furnished? furniture: beds, curtains, tables, cutlery, chairs, crockery, sofas, TV Accommodation is very important. Studio flat: for single person How to find house: internet estate agent(property agent) housing agent newspaper ask friends You pay the agent… Read More


19/1/2010 3:30 – 5:00 litter littoral jay walking draw up expose I have to go for a routine medical check up(consultation) I have to see my oncologist. I hope he will give me a clear bill of health. GB: general practioner Family physician(doctor) What are the common ailments illnesses(sicknesses) runny nose blocked nose sore throat… Read More


19/1/2010 1:30 – 3:00 Could you please describe the route you took to school? turn right at(into) walk down(at) come up by left take elevator(escalator) walk upstairs(downstairs) You walk up or down the stairs. staircase travelator(needn’t move 自动人行道) direct route indirect route journey by air make a trip by bus coach What was the fare?… Read More


18/1/2010 11:00 – 12:30 Types of Doctor: GP : General Practioner Family Physician Family Doctor She will dispense the medicines. Specialist, Consultant two types of: Physician内科医生 Surgery: carry out operations(Surgery) minor surgery(outpatient) major surgery(inpatient) key hole surgery – microscopic laster surgery nuclear medicine ent: ear-nurse throat oncology(gist) tumor You undergo medical treatment. She underwent last… Read More