Watching Movies

* be into something - to be interested in something in an active way
　　何かになる。アクティブな方法で何かに興味があります。

* keep up with something - to learn about or be aware of the news,
                                                     current events,etc
　　何かに追いつく。学びやニュースを認識することが現在のイベント、など。　

* choosy - careful in choosing, difficult to please
　　うるさい。慎重に選ぶ、喜ばせるために困難

* superb - excellent, of very good quality
     (outstanding, perfect, superb: all these describe something that is
       extremely good)
　　素晴らしい、優れた、非常に良い品質

* freak- a person with a very strong interest in a particular subject
     (e.g. a fitness freak, a jazz freak.], a health freak, etc)
　　特定の物に非常に強い興味を持つ人

Josh: Hi! I want to rent a movie for weekend.

           Can you recommend anything good?

Debbie: Alright. What kind of movies are you interested in? 

               I hope you're not choosy.

Josh: I'm into"Johnny Depp"movies recently.

Debbie: Then, I'd like to recommend the "Pirates of the 
                   Caribbean"series. Have you watched it?

Josh: Not yet, I've heard of it, Though. Is it interesting?

Debbie: It is superb. I'm sure you'll love it! You can 

                 ask anything about "movies," I'm kind of  a movie 
                 freak. I always keep up with new movies.

Josh: Great! Can you recommend more?

Debbie: Okay then, how about this one?...

                 Do you like drama films?

Josh: Yes, but not always.

Debbie: I see. Let me think... I have some movies in mind. 

                 I will make you a list of with plot summaries.

Josh: Wow, you're such a nice girl! I'm looking forward to 

             seeing it!

Cellphone Bill

A: I need to talk to you about something.

B: What it about, sir?

A: Your cell phone bill has been increasing recently.
     It's getting out of hand.

B: I've been meaning to talk to you about that. I'm very sorry.

A: Your know that our policy is to use for local calls only.

B: I do, but I needed to keep in touch with my family
     because my father was ill.
     Please be assure that I will cover the extra costs.

A: Okay, I will. Thank you for acknowledging it anyway.



1. Why did the A need to talk to the B?
     =B is cellphone bill has been increasing recently.

2. What is the company policy about using company cellphones?
     =The company policy is use the cellphones for locals only.

3. What did the B make too many phone calls?
     =The B needed to keep in touch with his family.

4. How did the B resolve the problem?
     =The B will cover the extra cost on his bill.







   
   

Map

across from/after/along/around/behind/beside/between/near/next to

1. What is beside the library?
          There is a post office beside the library.

2. Where is the factory?
          There is a factory next to/beside museum.

3. What is across from the hospital?
          There is a cinema across from the hospital.

4. Where is the bus station?
          There is a bus station across from the Italian restaurant.

5. What is next to the book shop?
          The book shop is next to the supermarket.

6. Where is the Italian restaurant?
          The Italian restaurant is beside the cafe.

7. Where is the (small) shop?
          The small shop is next to the underground station.

8. Where is the underground station?
          The underground station is beside the small shop.

9. Where is the museum?
          The museum is along the Green street and beside the factory.

10. Where is the cinema?
          The cinema is along King's road and across from the hospital.











         

Comparatives 続き

I played table tennis this morning.
I just had a lunch.
I'm a little bit sleepy now.

We both agree that grandparents are more caring of their grandchildren than of their own children.

I think I am a more bad singer than a dancer.

I'm sure when he matures, he will be more generous to those I need.

If you know that he went through to gee here, you will be more gentle when talking to him.


This chocolate is more bitter than your chocolate.

This movie is bloodier than the other movie.

bossy=fond of giving people orders

Mr trump speaks bossier than Miss clinton.

Winter season is gloomier than spring.

graver=solemn or peaceful   serious

This story is graver than another story.

Jet coaster is more interesting than coffeecup.

This actor is more modern than the actress.

Comparatives (比較級）

1, The most basic way to compare is to use as...as this form of comparison
     does not need a change in adjectives.

    a, My mother is as tall as my older brother.
    b, The train station in my city is not as crowded as the train station in
         this city.


2, You can also compare using than this form of comparison needs a
     change is adjectives.

    a, My report is shorter than his.
    b, Their company is older than our company.


2a.1-syllable adjectives: add -er to the adjective.

    a, I think this year's summer is hotter than last hear's.
    b, This side of the pool is deeper than that side,
         so be careful.


2b.2-syllable adjectives ending in -y: change he -y to -ier.

    a, This restaurant is classier than the one we went to last weekend.
    b, Sometimes I feel like everyone else is luckier than I am.


2c, other  2-syllable adjectives: use more with the unchanged adjective.

    a, I think Japanese is a more polite language than English is.
    b, Studying grammar is more boring than studying reading and
         speaking.


..........

1, This room is as bright as my room.

2, My brothers don't think that the pair of shoes I bought is nicer than my
     sister's new pair.

3, I think she looks lovelier when she smiles.









     

Staying Healthy

1, Maintain a healthy weight.
2, Keep your body and muscles active by exercising regularly.
3, Don't smoke.
4, Eat a healthy diet.
5, Don't ever forget to eat your breakfast.
6, Drink alcohol in moderation.
7, Protect yourself from the sun.
8, Get enough sleep.
9, Manage your stress.
10, Make friends and smile often.

1, How do you stay healthy?
2, What kinds of food should you avoid to stay healthy?
3, what are good exercises for busy people?
4, What is the most difficult thing about trying to stay healthy?
5, How many hours of sleep do you get everyday?

Already Ever Never Yet

Already
  is used in positive sentences.
  It shows an action hat happened earlier than expected.

 a, They've already at the airport.
 b, He's already finished reading my report.


Ever
  means at any time.
  It is used in questions.

 a, Have you ever seen a ghost?
 b, Have you ever been involve in a violent fight?


Never
  means not at any time.
  It is used in negative sentences.

 a, I've never seen a ghost.
 b, I've never been involved in a violent fight.


Yet
  is used to talk about something which is expected to happen.
  It is used in questions and negatives.

 a, Have you finished your report yet?
 b, I haven't finished it yet.



My friend said he sent the package last month, bud it hasn't arrived (yet)

I've (already ) watched this movie, Let's watch something else,Please.

Have you (ever) seen such a beautiful garden?

My grandparents have (never) used a computer before, so they might have a hard time with this at first.

I have (never) been angry at my colleagues before.

We have not found a new apartment (yet). This city is very expensive!

Have you (ever) laughed so hard that you cried?

Yes, it's a long novel but I've (already) finished reading it.

We have not decided on this matter (yet), so please give us more time.

She's really lucky. She's (never) had bad dreams.