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


18/1/2010 9:00 11:30 Work Advantage It’s a fairly easy job. However, the hours are good. And the good thing is that I always have the weekend off. It’s quite well paid. It’s much less difficult. Disadvantage: Sometimes it’s very boring. She has to work swing shift. She doesn’t have a lot of time off. And… Read More


14/1/2010 3:30 – 5:00 pharmacy, chemist’s shop, drugstore two type medicine: over the count/household – medicines under prescription antibiostics sleeping bills drowsy medicines She was suffering from indigestion. diarrhoea: you have a loose bowel. food poisoning pharmacy pharmacist cream lotion ointment dental products: toothpaste(toothbrush) eye drops haircare products vitamin and other health supplement products We… Read More


14/1/2010 1:30 – 3:00 We are being kept in a limbo. maternal(paternal) grand parents maternity(paternity) leave comfinement home province Single: She is a spinster. Qian is a bachelor. USA:bachelor girl a big extended family. She comes from a small nuclear family. separate up siblings I have one child.(not kid – talk word) The minimium age… Read More


13/1/2010 11:00 – 12:30 We greet one another. Meet and greet service. There have been complaints about doctors in Singapore. cosmetic surgery plastic surgery Is it healing? If you are Singapore Citizen, you can get subsidized treatment at a polyclinic. You have to foot the bill(idiom, pay), if you see private doctor. common illness(sickness): fever;… Read More


13/1/2010 9:00 – 10:30 morning rush hours 7:30-9:30 am evening rush hours 5:00 – 8:00 pm (peak hours) YiShun station is where the MRT begins. I can get a seat easily. 8:30: half past eight mid night 7:45: quarter to eight Have you had your breakfast? Yes, I had had my breakfast. No, I haven’t… Read More


12/1/2010 3:30 – 5:00 I get bored. I get frustrated. I toss and turn in bed. sculpture – sculptor earthquake proof Taipei is below sea level. You grill(boil, fry,stir fry, deep fry, saute, deep fry) meat with frame. barbecue(outdoor) You roast. You bake. You toast. You steam. You heat up. You warm up. stale(not food)… Read More


12/1/2010 1:30 – 3:00 Do you have a strong will-power? I have a strong will. I review my work after every class. I tend to forget what I learn. I find it difficult to remember. I learn to cook Chinese cuisine. lettuce salad with chicken meat I warmed my food over a stove.(heated up) I’m… Read More