China Trip

Memorable china trip with parents.

《冰上恋人》

不错的一套木村哥哥的戏。不妨看看哦~~

Borrow vs Lend

Use 'borrow' when taking money from someone, use 'lend' when giving money to someone.

She borrowed $4000 from her parents.
The bank lent me $2000 to cover the costs.

Useful Expression

1. When You Want to Make Sure Someone Understands You
   Do you follow me?
   Are you with me?
   With me so far?
2. When You Don't Understand What Someone Is Saying
   I don't get it.
   I don't follow you.
   I'm not sure I get your point.
   I'm not sure I know what you mean.
3. Showing Strong Disagreement
   I'm afraid I disagree with you.
   I'm afraid I can't agree with you.
   I couldn't disagree (with you) more
4. Showing Total Agreement
   I couldn't agree with you more.
   Couldn't have said it better.
5. Declining an Invitation
   I'd love to, but I'm afraid I'm busy tonight.
   I'd love to, but I already have plans tonight.
6. Making a Visitor Feel at Home
   Make yourself at home.
   Make yourself comfortable.
7. Asking a Question to Start a Conversation
   So, what's new with you?
   How have you been?
   What have you been doing lately?
   What's new? Fill me in. (Fill me in = Tell me everything)
   How's your son doing? How old is he now?
   Your daughter must be in her teens now. How's she doing?
   Seen any good movies lately?
   Read any good books lately?
8. Guest - Stating You Have to Leave
   Well, it's getting late. I'd better get going.
   I'm afraid I have to go. I have a big day tomorrow. (a big day = a busy day)
   I'd better be off. I have to get up early tomorrow.
   I'd better get going. It's a long drive home.
   Well, time to go. (informal)
   Time to hit the road. (idiom, informal)
9. Guest - Thanking Your Host
   Thanks for a lovely evening. (formal)
   Thanks for a lovely time. (formal)
   Thank you for inviting us.
   Thank you for having me over.
   I had a great time. Thanks.
   I had a lovely evening. Thanks for asking me over.
   Thanks for the food and drinks!
   Thanks for the good food and good company.
10. Telling a Caller He/She Has Got the Wrong Number I'm sorry, you've got the wrong number.
    There is no one by that name here.
    I think you've dialed the wrong number.
    You've got the wrong number.
    Sorry, wrong number
11. Bringing a Telephone Conversation to an End
    It's been a pleasure talking to you. Bye now.
    Thank you for calling. Good-bye.
    Can we continue this later? I have a call on another line.
    Could we continue this later? I have a meeting right now.
    Excuse me, can I call you back? Something urgent has come up.
    Excuse me, I'm in the middle of something. Can I call you back?
12. Common Shopping Questions by a Customer
    I don't like the color. Do you have this in a different color?
    Do you have these pants in blue?
    It's too loose. Do you have this in a smaller size?
    It's too tight. Do you have this in a larger size?
    Do you have this in Medium?
    Do you have this in cotton?
    It's a little over my budget. Do you have something less expensive?
    Do you have something less pricey? (= less expensive)
    Can I try this on?
    Where is the fitting room?
    Can you gift wrap that?
    Can I get this gift wrapped?
    Would you please gift wrap that?
13. Compliments by a Salesperson
    That shirt looks really nice on you!
    That looks great on you.
    You look great in that dress.
    That dress really flatters your figure.
    You look really smart in this suit, sir!
    Red is your color!

-ed vs -ing

Adjectives that end with -ed talk about one's own feelings, whereas adjectives that end with -ing talk about a person, a thing or a situation that causes one's feelings.

For example:

The movie was boring (so I felt bored).
This book is so interesting (so I am interested in the book).
My boyfriend has a very annoying habit (so I am annoyed).
English usage can be confusing (so a lot of students are confused).
My husband's job promotion was surprising (so we were very surprised).
The baseball game between the Giants and the Tigers was exciting (so the fans were excited).

Go

We use the form go + verb + ing. We don't put to after go + verb + ing.

For example:

go skiing
go camping
go fishing
go shopping

After the form go + to, we usually say where (a place).

For example:

go to Canada
go to the supermarket
go to the library
go to school

Hear vs Listen to

When I open the windows, I can hear birds singing and dogs barking.
I enjoy listening to Japanese pop music.

"Hear" is an "inactive" verb. You don't have to actively think about the action of "hearing".

"Listen to" is an "active" verb. You have to actively think about the action of "listening". You have to want to do it.

Modal

In At On

Too vs Very

What's the difference between the following two sentences?

It's very cold.
It's too cold.

The first sentence is just a statement. The second sentence, however, implies some sort of difficulty. For example, maybe it's too cold so we can't go outside.

Another example:

She is very busy.
She is too busy.

Again. The first sentence is just a statement, but the second sentence means something more. Maybe she is too busy so she has no time to study, or maybe she is too busy so she cannot come to the party this weekend...


So, remember, when we use "too", it has a negative feeling; it implies that there is some kind of problem. After all, too much of something is not good!

See vs Look at vs Watch

Well, "see" is an "inactive" verb. So long as your eyes are open, you don't have to actively think about the action of "seeing".


"Look at" and "watch" are "active" verbs. You have to actively think about the action of "looking" and "watching". You have to want to do it.


"Look at" is usually used when the action lasts for a short time, while "watch" is used for actions that last for a longer period of time.

《Good Luck》

又是一部木村演的日剧。没有《美丽人生》的感动，但却是不差的戏。真的不好意思的说，我好喜欢村哥的戏。YUM~~ YUM~~

Piranha

恶心的一部戏。老公与我在战战兢兢的情况下把这套戏看完。血腥到不行。不这么建议在饭后看。

Aloha

I had a good time with wen kang at aloha. RM30 per entry and 1 bottle. Then subsequent beer just add on RM1. Cantik~~