Monday, April 25, 2011

Did p. 5 a - e
Did p. 6 Food & Eating
Do p. 6 (3 Vocabulary / Vocabulary Bank / Restaurants)


Pronunciation



As shown above, the pronunciation of the definite article the changes, primarily depending on whether the following sound is aconsonant or a vowel. Before a consonant sound the pronunciationis [thuh]  Show IPAthe book, the mountain [thuh-book, thuh-moun-tn] Before a vowel sound it is usually [thee] sometimes [thi]the apple, the end [thee or thi-ap-uhl, thee or thi-end] As an emphatic form (“I didn't say a  book—I said the  book.”) ora citation form (“The word the  is a definite article.”), the usualpronunciation is [thee] although in both of these uses of the stressed form, [thee] is often replaced by [thuh] especially among younger speakers. 





Grammar & Expressions
Incorrect: It's two more expensive...
Correct: It's twice as expensive as before.
Are you taking enough vitamins and minerals?
I'm trying to cut back / cut down on eating in the evenings.


Incorrect: I almost like all vegetables
Correct: I like almost all vegetables






Vocabulary
multi-vitamin = many vitamins in one pill
minerals = Ca, Mg, Zn, Fe, K
supplements = extras
supplements is a general term for vitamins and minerals


squash / pumpkin


Overused and adjectives (Delicious / kind / interesting)

Main Entry:delicious
Part of Speech:adjective
Definition:pleasing, especially to the taste
Synonyms:adorableambrosialappetizing, choicedainty,darlingdelectabledelightfuldelish, distinctive,divineenjoyableenticingexquisitefit for king,goodgratifyingheavenlylusciouslushmellow,mouthwatering, nectarous, nicepalatable,piquantpleasantrarerichsapid, savory,scrumptiousspicysweettastefultasty,temptingtitillating, toothsome, well-prepared,well-seasoned, yummy*
Antonyms:disagreeabledistastefulhorribleunpleasant,unsavory


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