Useful English expressions: how to change a topic

热度 1 虞左俊 2011-4-28 03:12

You are chatting with a friend, or a colleague, or a co-worker. Suddenly, a topic comes up, which makes you uncomfortable. What do you do then? You could say politely: "I don't want to talk about this." Or, you could say: "I don't want to hear about this." "Let's talk about something else." If th ...

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Useful English expressions: beyond love and hate

虞左俊 2011-4-28 03:03

What is the "opposite" of “I love you”? You can start with “I hate you.” If you don’t want to sound like a 5-year-old child, you can try: I dislike that guy. I can’t stand that idiot. I can’t bear looking at him.

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High school seniors: What are they doing in April?

热度 4 虞左俊 2011-4-18 07:44

These days, most high school seniors in China are studying day and night, to prepare themselves for one of the biggest tests in their lives, Gao Kao. In contrast, most high school seniors in the US are having the best time of their lives: to decide which college to attend in ...

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marsha nadalin at Kahala Mall Shopping Center

虞左俊 2011-4-11 03:08

If you want a nice haircut in Honolulu, you may want to try marsha nadalin at Kahala, which is on the "rich side" of H-1. I went to marsha a few years ago, out of desperation. I wanted a short haircut before attending a small workshop because I wanted to look good. The Supercuts next door assigned ...

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